About the Ford Escape
The 2008 Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $29,990 for the XLS variant and topping out at $42,490 for the Limited.
There are 4 variants of the Escape available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2006.
Engine options include 2.3L multi-point injection (109kW/199Nm) and 3.0L multi-point injection (152kW/276Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2008 Escape was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2008 Ford Escape Price
XLS
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $29,990 |
XLT
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $31,990 |
XLT Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,190 |
Limited
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $42,490 |
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2008 Ford Escape Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Escape
The most fuel efficient Ford Escape is the XLT with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 10.5L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
Ford Escape | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 10.5 L/100km |
2008 Ford Escape Warranty
What is the warranty on a Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Ford Escape FAQs
The cheapest Ford Escape is the XLS that starts from $29,990.
The most expensive Ford Escape is the Limited that starts from $42,490.
The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: XLT Sport and Limited.
The largest Ford Escape is the XLT Sport which measures 1825mm wide, 4470mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Escape is the XLT Sport which has 152kW of power from its 3.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Ford Escape is built in Taiwan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Escape is the XLT Sport which weighs 2046 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Escape uses unleaded.