2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$29,750 to $34,010

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Other than a couple of added safety features, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid compact SUV is a mirror image of the 2009 version. This green machine is available in two trim levels, Base and Limited, each offered with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). The five-passenger, five-door '10 Escape Hybrid also offers a plethora of standard features, 66 cubic feet of cargo space (with the rear seats folded), and the backing of an automaker that, so far, isn’t teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Additionally, the 2010 Escape Hybrid is considered the most fuel-efficient hybrid SUV on the market.

As with most true hybrids, the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid is delivered with both a gasoline engine and a pair of electric motors, one for acceleration and one for powering accessories, including, with a significant and recent upgrade, the climate control systems. AWD Escape Hybrid trims also have a third electric motor, which provides power to the rear wheels when extra traction is needed. The 2010 Escape Hybrid’s gasoline engine is a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) that combines with a 70-kilowatt electric motor and constant velocity transmission (CVT) to provide 177 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque. The 94-hp permanent-magnet electric motor is capable of accelerating up to 35 to 40 mph on its own, fed by a nickel-metal battery that can be replenished with a combination of the gas engine and a regenerative braking system. Mileage figures of 34/31 (FWD) and 29/27 (AWD) are not uncommon for the 2010 Escape Hybrid.

Standard appearance, comfort, and convenience features for the base 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid include 16-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, premium cloth front bucket seats with a six-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, split-folding rear seats, power windows and mirrors, power (digital keypad) door locks, front and overhead consoles with storage, cruise control, dual-zone climate control, front and rear floor mats, an MP3-capable single-CD player with four speakers, satellite radio, Bluetooth/SYNC hands-free phone system, and USB connection. The 2010 Escape Hybrid Limited adds premium leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors, and a universal remote garage door opener.

Options for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid include the Navigation/Premium Sound Package, featuring voice-activated DVD navigation, seven speakers, a 10GB music jukebox, and Sirius Travel Link real-time traffic updates, as well as a power moonroof, integrated side steps, and daytime running lights. The 2010 Escape Limited offers, as well, Ford's optional Auto Park sensor-activated parallel-parking assist technology.

Two new safety features have been added to the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid. First is a standard integrated spotter mirror to check blind spots, and second is Ford’s MyKey system, which allows, for instance, parents to limit speed levels and audio volume when the kids want to borrow the 2010 Escape for an evening. Both safety additions, of course, complement the Escape Hybrid’s standard four-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, and front and rear head airbags. Curiously, Ford decided, for the 2009 model year, to replace the four-wheel disc brakes, once standard on the Escape and the Escape Hybrid, with rear drum brakes. This has resulted in an alarming increase in braking distance during at least one independent test.

Virtually all owners of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid are impressed with the gas mileage they receive from this compact SUV, not to mention the feel-good attitude (and tax advantages) gained by owning an environmentally friendly automobile. Of course, there are a few glitches mentioned, such as some inferior cabin materials, difficulty with the fold-down rear seats, a lackluster cargo-area arrangement, and some serious engine noise on brisk acceleration. However, kudos are given to the ’09 Escape Hybrid for its best-in-class safety ratings, interior roominess, styling (excepting those that pine for a more Euro-style look), SYNC and Bluetooth technology, and, to a lesser extent considering its price, for the ’09 Escape Hybrid’s value.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Martin H
Jul 12, 2022
Excellent on gas mileage. Good value for the money. Jul 12, 2022
by Mike L
Dec 23, 2021
Its in great shape but its NOT a limited. Its missing options youd see in a limited model - heated seats, combination entry, map light console at the roofline, Dec 23, 2021
by Dilbag S
Nov 15, 2021
I by 2010 Ford Escape hybrid very nice everything the say same thanks CarGurus love it Nov 15, 2021

2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 4

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.04

Engine

EV battery capacity: 1.8 kWh · Electric Motor HP: 94 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 70 · Electric Motor Torque: 100 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 155 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 136 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5500

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: voice activated

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.04

Engine

EV battery capacity: 1.8 kWh · Electric Motor HP: 94 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 70 · Electric Motor Torque: 100 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 155 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 136 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5500

Exterior Features

Door handle color: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: black · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: voice activated

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): 115V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.04

Engine

EV battery capacity: 1.8 kWh · Electric Motor HP: 94 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 70 · Electric Motor Torque: 100 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 155 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 136 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5500

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: chrome

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.0 · Rear brakes: drum

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.04

Engine

EV battery capacity: 1.8 kWh · Electric Motor HP: 94 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 70 · Electric Motor Torque: 100 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 155 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 136 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5500

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass · Roof rack color: chrome · Roof rails: chrome

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: voice activated

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear wiper: dual speed

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