Ford Escape 2013 User Manual

BLIND SPOT MONITOR
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert (If
Equipped)
WARNING
To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the
BLIS as a replacement for using the
interior and exterior mirrors and
looking over your shoulder before changing
lanes. BLIS is not a replacement for careful
driving and only an assist.
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BLIS aids you in detecting vehicles that
may have entered the blind spot zone (A).
The detection area is on both sides of the
vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 10 feet
(3 meters) beyond the bumper. The
system alerts you if certain vehicles enter
the blind spot zone while driving.
Cross traffic alert warns you of vehicles
approaching from the sides when the
transmission is in R (Reverse).
Note: BLIS is not designed to prevent
contact with other vehicles or objects; or to
detect parked vehicles, people, animals or
infrastructure (fences, guardrails, trees,
etc.). It is designed to alert the driver to
vehicles in the blind zones.
Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind zone, typically fewer than
two seconds, the system does not trigger.
Using the Systems
BLIS turns on when the engine is started
and the vehicle is driven forward above 3
mph (5 km/h); it remains on while the
transmission is in D (Drive) and N
(Neutral). If shifted out of D (Drive) or N
(Neutral), the system enters cross traffic
alert mode. Once shifted back into D
(Drive), BLIS turns back on when the
vehicle is driven above 3 mph (5 km/h).
Note: BLIS does not function in R (Reverse)
or P (Park) or provide any additional
warning when a turn signal is on.
Cross traffic alert detects approaching
vehicles from up to 45 feet (14 meters)
away though coverage decreases when the
sensors are blocked. Reversing slowly helps
increase the coverage area and
effectiveness.
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, NEVER
use the cross traffic alert system as
a replacement for using the interior
and exterior mirrors and looking over your
shoulder before backing out of a parking
space. Cross traffic alert is not a
replacement for careful driving and only
an assist.
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Driving Aids

Ford Escape 2013 Specifications

Curb Weight

curb weight 1.6L FWD	3502 lbs
curb weight 1.6L 4WD	3645 lbs
curb weight 2.0L FWD	3592 lbs
curb weight 2.0L 4WD	3732 lbs
curb weight 2.5L FWD	3515 lbs

Seating and Interior

seating capacity	5
head room front	39.9 inches
head room rear	39.0 inches
shoulder room front	56.0 inches
shoulder room rear	55.3 inches
hip room front	54.8 inches
hip room rear	52.4 inches
leg room front	43.1 inches
leg room rear	36.8 inches

Passenger and Cargo Volume

passenger volume	98.1 cu. ft.
cargo volume behind 1st row	67.8 cu. ft.
cargo volume behind 2nd row	34.3 cu. ft.
total interior volume	132.4 cu. ft.

Fuel

fuel tank capacity	15.0 gallons
fuel requirement	87 octane
fuel economy 2.5L FWD	22/31 mpg (city/hwy)
fuel economy 1.6L FWD	23/33 mpg (city/hwy)
fuel economy 1.6L 4WD	22/30 mpg (city/hwy)
fuel economy 2.0L FWD	22/30 mpg (city/hwy)
fuel economy 2.0L 4WD	21/28 mpg (city/hwy)

Engine Specifications

engine type 1.6L	EcoBoost I-4
engine type 2.0L	EcoBoost I-4
engine type 2.5L	i-VCT I-4
displacement 1.6L	97.6 cu. in.
displacement 2.0L	122 cu. in.
displacement 2.5L	152 cu. in.
horsepower 1.6L	178 @ 5700 rpm
horsepower 2.0L	240 @ 5500 rpm
horsepower 2.5L	168 @ 6000 rpm
torque 1.6L	184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm
torque 2.0L	270 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
torque 2.5L	170 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm
compression ratio 1.6L	10.0:1
compression ratio 2.0L	9.3:1
compression ratio 2.5L	9.7:1
bore and stroke 1.6L	3.11 x 3.20 inches
bore and stroke 2.0L	3.44 x 3.27 inches
bore and stroke 2.5L	3.50 x 3.94 inches
fuel system 1.6L	Direct Injection
fuel system 2.0L	Direct Injection
fuel system 2.5L	Sequential Multiport Injection

Weight and Dimensions

wheelbase	105.9 inches
length	178.1 inches
height	66.3 inches
width with mirrors	81.8 inches
width without mirrors	72.4 inches
track front	61.5 inches
track rear	61.6 inches
ground clearance	7.9 inches