> 2012 Escape Features: Design

The Escape is designed to help create a safe interior environment with a strong body structure that includes a front crumple zone and side-door intrusion beams and standard comprehensive airbag coverage. Dual-stage front airbags,* included in the Personal Safety System,™ enhance protection coverage for the driver and front passenger. The six standard airbags also include front seat-mounted side airbags and the Safety Canopy® System with side curtain airbags.* Additionally, standard side view mirrors with integrated spotter mirrors help reduce rear vision blind spots.

*Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.

The Escape can carry passengers, cargo or a combination of both. Featuring front bucket seats and a 60/40 split-fold rear bench seat, the Escape can accommodate five passengers plus their cargo (31.4 cu. ft. of space behind the rear seats, 30.9 cu. ft. in the Escape Hybrid). If you require more room for your gear, you can fold down both rear seat backs for 67.2 cu. ft. of total cargo space (66.4 cu. ft. in the Escape Hybrid). If you have an extra passenger and a little less cargo, simply leave one of the seat backs up. It’s that simple.

The Escape can be equipped with an available wet trunk to store and protect your personal items. Included in the Cargo Package, the lockable wet trunk bin is positioned underneath the rear cargo area away from prying eyes. Not available on the Hybrid models.

When it comes time to load and go, you’ll be glad you have available roof rails. Just add optional Ford Accessory crossbars and a Ford Accessory rack or carrier to match your activity – from bicycling to kayaking to skiing and more. The side rails are black on the XLS, XLT and the Escape Hybrid, chrome on the Escape Limited and the Hybrid Limited. The available Cargo Package, optional on the Escape XLS and XLT and standard on the Escape Limited, offers further cargo-carrying convenience. It features a cargo area cover, roof rails with crossbars and a wet trunk bin.

Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control (DEATC) allows you and your front passenger to set individual temperature zones for complete comfort. DEATC comes standard on all the Escape Hybrid models (shown), and is available on the Escape Limited.

It’s the little things in the Escape that make a big impression. Take the floor console, which features a three-tier storage system with two removable bins. A hidden storage level at the bottom is even large enough to hold a laptop computer or purse.

With the standard Easy Fuel® capless fuel filler, fill-ups are quick and eliminate the possibility of driving off with a missing or improperly installed gas cap. The industry-first feature also helps to reduce smog-forming evaporative emissions. When fueling is completed and the fuel pump nozzle is removed, the feature automatically seals shut.

Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air with the available power moonroof. Open or close the moonroof with the push of a button. There is also a vent feature if you simply want fresh air in the cabin. A sunshade and mini overhead console are included. The moonroof and Ford SYNC® are included in the Sun & SYNC® Package on the Escape XLT. The moonroof and 320-watt Premium Sound System are included in the Moon & Tune Package in the Escape Limited. The moonroof is standard on the Hybrid Limited and optional on the Hybrid.