As a compact SUV, the Ford Escape did very well for itself in the seven years preceding the 2008 model which received an exterior remodel. The 2008 Ford Escape is virtually unchanged under the hood from the previous years which, considering it's oft standing as the best-selling compact SUV may not be such a bad thing.
Three Body Styles
The 2008 Ford Escape is available in three body styles or trim levels to choose from: the XLS, XLT and the Limited.
The XLS trim comes standard with keyless entry, air conditioning, full power accessories and a CD player.
The XLT trim has all of the basic features of the XLS and adds automatic headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, a power driver seat, cruise control and upgraded cloth upholstery.
The Ford Escape Limited trim takes all of the basic features in the XLS and XLT trims and adds leather seating, color-keyed grille and side mirror and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
Powertrain Options
All three trim levels of the 2008 Ford Escape come with either front or all-wheel drive. The standard engine for the XLS and XLT Escapes is a 153 horsepower 2.3-L V-4. The Limited has a V-6 which punches out 200 horsepower at 3.0-L. The XLT can also be fitted with the more powerful engine available in the Limited.
The XLS comes with a four-speed automatic transmission. The XLT can be fitted with either the automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. The Limited only comes with the automatic transmission
Safety Features
All three versions of the 2008 Ford Escape come standard with anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, full-length head curtain and side airbags with a rollover sensor and a tire-pressure monitor. There is an optional rear parking sensor available on the Limited.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Ford Escape a perfect five out of five stars in every impact category except driver-side which received four out of five stars. The rollover rating received a passable three out of five stars.
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