2012 2nd generation (final year)
2012 Ford Escape Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of the factory tire size fitted to the 2012 Ford Escape, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 100 lb-ft.
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2012 Ford Escape factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| All trims (16-in steel or alloy) | 235/70R16 | N/A | 104T (some OE tires 106T XL) |
2012 Ford Escape bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 100 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare under the cargo floor (hybrid may differ) |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Ford Escape model years does this cover?
These tire sizes 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 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2012 Ford Escape take?
- 235/70R16. The same size is fitted across the range.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2012 Ford Escape?
- 5x114.3. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2012 Ford Escape?
- 100 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2012 Ford Escape come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare under the cargo floor (hybrid may differ).
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)