{"id":80615,"date":"2023-02-01T01:46:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T09:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=80615"},"modified":"2023-09-18T17:45:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T00:45:38","slug":"what-is-the-ground-clearance-of-the-2022-ford-escape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-the-ground-clearance-of-the-2022-ford-escape\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Ground Clearance of the 2022 Ford Escape?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_250972-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_250972-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_250972-53 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-08abf6  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-e0c667\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_cb8b35-f8\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The 2022 Ford Escape will have either 6.8 or 7.3 inches of ground clearance, depending on its trim level.<\/li><li>Ground clearance refers to the distance between the road surface and the vehicle&rsquo;s lowest point that must not touch the ground. It&rsquo;s sometimes called ride height.<\/li><li>Ground clearance can affect your ride&rsquo;s stability and road handling. It also impacts your vehicle&rsquo;s aerodynamic performance.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2022\/Ford\/Escape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2022 Ford Escape\">2022 Ford Escape<\/a> will have either 6.8 or 7.3 inches of ground clearance, depending on its trim level. Of the ten trim levels offered, the S, SE, SEL, and Titanium trims have the higher measurement. Interestingly, all of the hybrid Escape variants come with the lower ground clearance: These are the SE Hybrid, SEL Hybrid, Titanium Hybrid, SE Plug-in Hybrid, SEL Plug-in Hybrid, and Titanium Plug-in Hybrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to other compact crossovers that usually have ground clearances that range from 6.3 to 6.8 inches, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/ford-escape-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ford Escape\">Ford Escape<\/a> has a surprisingly low ride height. It can handle certain rough terrain surfaces, but the Escape falls short of the recommended ground clearance of at least 8.5 inches for serious off-road adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Ground Clearance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ground clearance refers to the space between the road surface and the lowest point of the vehicle that must not come into physical contact with the ground. It is sometimes called ride height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-ford-escape-red-1024x670.jpg\" alt=\"2022 ford escape red\" class=\"wp-image-80625\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-ford-escape-red-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-ford-escape-red-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-ford-escape-red-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-ford-escape-red-870x570.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-ford-escape-red-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2022-ford-escape-red.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The 2022 Ford Escape will have either 6.8 or 7.3 inches of ground clearance, depending on its trim level. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/search\/results.searchresults.image.Ford%20Escape.0.20.ford-geo_fna~us.contains-all.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Ford Media Center\">Ford Media Center<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most car manufacturers determine ground clearance by parking the vehicle in a flat location and measuring the distance between the axle and the ground surface. The axle must stay clear of anything that it might accidentally hit on a typical drive. Otherwise, it can get damaged and stop working properly, which would make driving much harder until you repair or replace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is the Ford Escape&rsquo;s Ground Clearance Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ground clearance affects the vehicle&rsquo;s stability and road handling. It adds to the overall height of the vehicle and helps determine where its center of mass lies. Low-slung machines have a lower center of mass, which makes them more stable and easier to control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely, taller vehicles with higher ground clearances have higher centers of mass. They are more vulnerable to rollovers, especially when turning too quickly or sharply. While the Ford Escape isn&rsquo;t as tall as a full-sized SUV or truck, its center of mass is higher than on lower vehicles. You&rsquo;ll likely find the SUV more challenging to maneuver and control than a smaller car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, ground clearance plays a role in determining the aerodynamic performance of a vehicle. The taller the car, the more air resistance it must overcome when speeding up. This is why the Ford Escape hybrid variants sit lower than the gas-powered ones. 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