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2007 Escape Hybrid
ESCAPE HYBRID
May 2006
Escape Hybrid
Suspensions
SUSPENSION, FRONT
Model Front-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Type
Independent, MacPherson Struts Attached to L-shaped Lower Control Arms (Dual Path Upper Strut
Mount with Strut and Coil Spring Mounted Separately) and Front Stabilizer Bar
Capacity (lbs.)
2440 2440
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
Maximum
Inflation
Pressure
(psi)
Load Limits @
Maximum
Inflation
Pressure (lbs.)
Static
Loaded
Radius (in.)
Revolutions
Per Mile @
45 mph
P235/70R16 All-Season BSW
(T-Rated)
7.0 9.09 Std. 44 1984 13.30 728
T155/80D18 Mini Spare 5.0 7.6 Std. 60 1874 11.8 793
WHEEL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Type Wheel Size
Inset (in.)
No. of
Studs
Bolt
Circle (in.)
Max. Wheel Capacity
Load (lbs. @ ground)
Aluminum 16" x 7.0" J 1.77 5 4.49 1240
Aluminum Mini Spare 18" x 4.0" T 1.77 5 4.49 1240
Transmission
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Make/Type
Hybrid Electric PowerSmart Automatic Transmission Electronically
Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
Technical Specifications cont’d
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