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2007 Escape
ESCAPE
May 2006
Escape
Steering
STEERING SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Tire Size
Power Steering Turning Diameter (ft.)
Gear Ratio Curb-to-Curb Wall-to-Wall
2.3L I-4 P225/75R15 17.9:1 35.4 38.7
3.0L V-6 P235/70R16 17.9:1 36.7 40.1
2.3L I-4 T145/90R17 17.9:1 36.7 40.1
3.0L V-6 T185/60R17 17.9:1 36.7 40.1
Suspensions
SUSPENSION, FRONT
Model Front-wheel Drive Four-wheel Drive
Type
Independent, MacPherson Struts Attached to Lower Control Arms (Dual Path Upper Strut Mount
with Strut and Coil Spring Mounted Separately) and Front Stabilizer Bar
Capacity (lbs.)
2480 2480
SUSPENSION, REAR
Model Front-wheel Drive Four-wheel Drive
Type
Independent, Double Lateral Link and Semi-Trailing Arms (Coil Springs Located Between Trailing
Arms and Body)
Capacity (lbs.)
2400 2400
Tires and Wheels
TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
Size
Rim
Width
(in.)
Section
Width
(in.)
Load/
Ply
Rating
Max.
Inflation
Pressure
(psi)
Load Limits @
Max. Inflation
Pressure (lbs.)
Static
Loaded
Radius
(in.)
Revolutions
Per Mile @
45 mph
P225/75Rx15 All-Season BSW 6.5 9.06 Std. 44 1753 12.96 759
P235/70Rx16 All-Season BSW/OWL 7.0 9.09 Std. 44 1984 13.30 728
P235/70Rx16 All-Terrain OWL
(Fleet only)
7.0 9.09 Std. 44 1984 13.30 728
T145/90Rx17 Temporary Mini Spare
(1)
(1) Used with 15” Road Tire.
4.0 5.8 Std. 60 1653 12.62 738
T185/60Rx17 Temporary Mini Spare
(2)
(2) Used with 16” Road Tire, V-6, 4x2.
5.0 7.6 Std. 60 1874 11.8 793
P235/70Rx16 A/S Dissimilar Temporary
Full-Size Spare
(3)
(3) Used with 16” Road Tire, V-6, 4x4.
7.0 9.4 Std. 44 1984 13.2 721
WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Type Wheel Size
Inset (in.)
No. of
Studs
Bolt
Circle (in.)
Max. Wheel Capacity
Load (lbs. @ ground)
5-Spoke Styled-Steel 15
″
x 6.5
″
J 1.77 5 4.49 1240
5-Spoke Cast Aluminum 15
″
x 6.5
″
J 1.77 5 4.49 1240
5-Spoke Cast Aluminum 16
″
x 7.0
″
J 1.77 5 4.49 1240
5-Spoke Bright Machined Aluminum 16
″
x 7.0
″
J 1.77 5 4.49 1240
Steel Spare (Temporary)
(1)
(1) Used with 15” Road Wheel.
17
″
x 4.0
″
T 1.77 5 4.49 1240
Steel Spare (Temporary)
(2)
(2) Used with 16” Road Wheel, V-6, 4x2.
17” x 5.0” T 1.77 5 4.49 1240
5-Spoke Dissimilar Black Painted Aluminum Spare
(Temporary)
(3)
(3) Used with 16” Road Wheel, V-6, 4X4.
16” x 7.0” T 1.77 5 4.49 1240
Technical Specifications cont’d
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