2012 Ford Escape
2012 · Second generation
Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.
Quick facts
Capability
Towing
1,500 lb
Payload
1,000–1,020 lb
Curb weight
3,229–3,439 lb
Horsepower
171 hp
Efficiency
MPG city
20–23 mpg
Fuel tank
17.5 gal
Fitment
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Engines
2.5L Duratec, Duratec 30
Drivetrain
4x4
Configurations
6
Complaints in dataset
451
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Capability
These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 6 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Every stored rating in this year falls in a tight band — do not treat 1,500 lb as a complete model maximum. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.
Size & fitment
Dimensions
174.7 in
Ground Clearance
8 in
Wheel Sizes
5x114.3
Tire Sizes
OEM sizes
Interior
41.6 in
MPG
20–23 mpg
Maintenance
Oil Capacity
Capacity by engine
Wiper Sizes
Driver / passenger / rear
Bulb Sizes
Position chart
Fuses
Stored diagrams
Owner’s Manual
Stored sections
Owner Complaints
451 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.
Parts and modifications
Real builds
- 2012 · 8.0×18 55 mm
Build rows are stored Modified1 projects mapped to this model year. Empty fields were not logged.