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Ford Escape

C170 facelift2008–2012

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escape hybrid 4wd ↗CVT · 2008–2012Hybrid · 2.5 L · 177 hp177 hpFour-wheel drive
escape hybrid fwd ↗CVT · 2008–2012Hybrid · 2.5 L · 177 hp177 hpFront-wheel drive
escape limited 4wd ↗5-speed automatic · 2008–2012Gasoline · 2.3 L · 153 hp153 hpFour-wheel drive
escape limited fwd ↗5-speed automatic · 2008–2012Gasoline · 2.3 L · 153 hp153 hpFront-wheel drive
escape xls 4wd ↗5-speed automatic · 2008–2012Gasoline · 2.3 L · 153 hp153 hpFour-wheel drive
escape xls fwd ↗5-speed automatic · 2008–2012Gasoline · 2.3 L · 153 hp153 hpFront-wheel drive
escape xlt 4wd ↗5-speed automatic · 2008–2012Gasoline · 2.3 L · 153 hp153 hpFour-wheel drive
escape xlt fwd ↗5-speed automatic · 2008–2012Gasoline · 2.3 L · 153 hp153 hpFront-wheel drive
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The first-generation Escape received a facelift for the 2008 model year. U.S. versions adopted updated exterior styling and revised trim and equipment content while continuing the same underlying body code. This was the final year of the original Escape before the redesign.

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