2012 2nd generation (final year)
2012 Ford Escape Towing Capacity and Key Specifications
The 2012 Ford Escape tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 16.5 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012 Ford Escape, by engine and drivetrain.
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The 2012 Ford Escape tows up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 3,300 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down, the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs.
2012 Ford Escape key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Towing capacity (max) | 3,500 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 16.5 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 21 city / 27 hwy (2.5L FWD auto); 20/26 (2.5L 4WD); 19/25 (3.0L V6 FWD); 18/23 (V6 4WD); 34/30 (Hybrid FWD); 30/27 (Hybrid 4WD). Fuel tank ~16.5 gal (some spec guides list 17.5). Max towing 3,500 lb with V6 + tow package (I4 1,500 lb; Hybrid 1,000 lb). |
| Curb weight | 3,300 lbs |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (separate remote fob and integrated keyhead transmitters) |
2012 Ford Escape engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder (Duratec 25) | XLS, XLT, Limited (I4) | 171 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 3.0L V6 (Duratec 30, flex-fuel) | XLT, Limited (V6) | 240 hp | Regular 87 octane (E85 flex-fuel capable) |
| 2.5L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle I4 + eCVT) | Hybrid, Hybrid Limited (FWD or 4WD) | 177 hp | Regular 87 octane |
Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Ford Escape built from 2012 through 2012 — the 2nd generation (final year), compact suv (boxy body style; fwd or 4wd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012 Ford Escape
- 2012Final year of the 2nd generation and of the original Escape Hybrid; replaced by the all-new 2013 model. Mechanically identical to 2010–2011.
2012 Ford Escape specs: common questions
How much can a 2012 Ford Escape tow?
- Up to 3,500 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs.
How big is the fuel tank on a 2012 Ford Escape?
- 16.5 gallons.
What does a 2012 Ford Escape weigh?
- About 3,300 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2012 Ford Escape get?
- 21 city / 27 hwy (2.5L FWD auto); 20/26 (2.5L 4WD); 19/25 (3.0L V6 FWD); 18/23 (V6 4WD); 34/30 (Hybrid FWD); 30/27 (Hybrid 4WD). Fuel tank ~16.5 gal (some spec guides list 17.5). Max towing 3,500 lb with V6 + tow package (I4 1,500 lb; Hybrid 1,000 lb). on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Escape 2.5L capacities/torques
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Escape 3.0L V6 (6 qt, 5W-20)
- AutoZone, 2012 Escape battery (Group 96R) and wiper fitment
- fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Ford Escape / Escape Hybrid EPA ratings
- Samarins, 2008–2012 Ford Escape common problems review
- Car and Driver, 2012 Escape XLS specs (fuel tank, curb weight)
- XenonPro, 2008–2012 Escape bulb size chart (H13, 5202)