The Ford Escape offers drivers multiple engine options, but the standard engine is a 1.5 three-cylinder engine that offers drivers up to 181 horsepower. This is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
This powertrain may be had in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The optional engine for the Ford Escape is a 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine providing up to 250 horsepower. This engine option is turbocharged.
The Ford Escape is now offering a hybrid plug-in model. The plug-in hybrid offers a powertrain made up of two electric motors and a 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine. Together, the plug-in hybrid powertrain offers up to 221 horsepower. The battery pack in the plug-in hybrid is 11.2 kWh. This offers drivers up to 37 miles of fully electric driving.
When properly equipped the Ford Escape can tow between 1,500 pounds and 3,500 pounds. Drivers will need to purchase an add-on Trailer Tow package to get this capability.
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