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2001 Ford Escape XLS 4dr 103 WB

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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles
23 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

2WD Sport Utility Vehicles

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

133.1

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2991

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.0L (121)

Fuel System:

SMFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

127 @ 5400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

135 @ 4500

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-link

Front Tire Size:

P225/70R15

Rear Tire Size:

P225/70R15

Spare Tire Size:

T135/90R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

15 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.0

Wheelbase (in):

103.1

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

100

Engine Order Code:

99B

Trans Order Code:

443

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.666

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.058

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.310

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.030

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.837

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.454

Clutch Size (in):

8.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.588

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

110

Front Tire Order Code:

T7J

Rear Tire Order Code:

T7J

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Variable Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.4

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.9 x 1.00

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9.0 x 1.65

Front Head Room (in):

40.4

Front Leg Room (in):

41.6

Front Shoulder Room (in):

56.3

Front Hip Room (in):

53.4

Second Head Room (in):

39.2

Second Leg Room (in):

36.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

55.9

Second Hip Room (in):

49.0

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

173.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.1

Height, Overall (in):

69.1

Overhang, Front (in):

33.4

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

36.4

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

25.4

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

7.8

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.8

Rear Door Type:

Liftgate

Rear Door Opening Height (in):

34.9

Rear Door Opening Width (in):

41.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

59.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

35.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in):

52.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

40.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

38.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

64.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

33.0

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