2026 Ford Escape
Starting MSRP
$30,350
to $38,935
About the 2026 Ford Escape
The 2026 Ford Escape is engineered to inject enthusiasm back into the daily drive, showcasing a taut, responsive chassis wrapped in contemporary crossover styling. While standard models harness a spirited 180 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque from the 1.5L three-cylinder turbo, the driving dynamics feel tight and eager, perfectly paired with the smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Its compact footprint—just 180.1 inches long—belies the generous interior space, offering an impressive 42.4 inches of front legroom for the driver. Even while achieving an excellent 30 MPG combined, the 2026 Ford Escape doesn't compromise on usable utility, making it a surprisingly agile and efficient contender in the vibrant crossover segment.
Key Highlights
Turbocharged Efficiency
The standard 1.5L 3-cylinder Turbo engine produces 199 lb-ft of torque, providing immediate responsiveness off the line while achieving 34 MPG highway.
Ample Cargo Space
Boasting 37.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the 2026 Ford Escape maximizes utility for weekend adventures or hauling gear for five passengers.
Eight-Speed Gearbox
The standard 8-speed automatic transmission ensures seamless power delivery from the gas engine, contributing directly to the efficient 30 MPG combined rating.
Spacious Front Cabin
Drivers will appreciate the commanding feel provided by 42.4 inches of front legroom, ensuring comfort even on longer journeys.
Best For
Urban Explorers
- With a relatively narrow width of 74.1 inches and excellent fuel economy (30 MPG combined), the 2026 Ford Escape navigates tight city environments with ease.
Value-Conscious Commuters
- Buyers seeking efficient daily transport are served by the regular unleaded fuel requirement and the impressive 34 MPG highway rating.
Active Couples
- The 37.5 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space allows the 2026 Ford Escape to swallow gear easily for weekend trips without sacrificing comfortable seating for two adults.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | $30,350 | front wheel drive | 180 hp | 30 mpg |
| Active 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | $31,750 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 28 mpg |
| Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $37,940 | all wheel drive | 250 hp | 26 mpg |
| Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) | $36,215 | all wheel drive | 192 hp | 39 mpg |
| Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT) | $35,400 | front wheel drive | 210 hp | 40 mpg |
| ST-Line 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | $31,195 | front wheel drive | 180 hp | 30 mpg |
| ST-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | $32,595 | all wheel drive | 180 hp | 28 mpg |
| ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $38,935 | all wheel drive | 250 hp | 26 mpg |
| ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) | $37,210 | all wheel drive | 192 hp | 39 mpg |
| ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | $35,015 | all wheel drive | 250 hp | 26 mpg |
| ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) | $33,890 | all wheel drive | 192 hp | 39 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
Active 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT)
ST-Line 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
ST-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A)
ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT)
| Feature | Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | Active 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) | Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT) | ST-Line 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | ST-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) | ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) | ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) | ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) |
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| Safety (32 features) | |||||||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||||||||||
| Brake Assist | |||||||||||
| Brake Preparation System | |||||||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||||||||
| Driver Attention Alert | |||||||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||||||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||||||||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||||||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||||||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | |||||||||||
| LATCH System | |||||||||||
| LED Headlights | — | ||||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||||||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||||||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||||||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||||||||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||||||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||||||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||||||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | |||||||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||||||||
| Traction Control System | |||||||||||
| Engine (10 features) | |||||||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | hybrid | plug-in hybrid | gas | gas | gas | hybrid | gas | hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cylinder Deactivation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Fuel Injection Type | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Horsepower | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 192 hp | 210 hp | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | 180 hp @ 6000 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 192 hp | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 192 hp |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | — | — | 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | — | 280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | — |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (2 features) | |||||||||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | electrically variable-speed automatic | electrically variable-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | electrically variable-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | electrically variable-speed automatic |
| Fuel (11 features) | |||||||||||
| Charging Time (240V) | — | — | — | — | 3.4 hr. | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DC Fast Charging Port Type | — | — | — | — | SAE J1772 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 399.6/503.2 mi. | 408.2/502.4 mi. | 361.1/486.7 mi. | 600.6/514.8 mi. | 466.2/410.7 mi. | 399.6/503.2 mi. | 408.2/502.4 mi. | 361.1/486.7 mi. | 600.6/514.8 mi. | 361.1/486.7 mi. | 600.6/514.8 mi. |
| EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe) | — | — | — | — | 111/91 MPGe | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe) | — | — | — | — | 101 MPGe | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EPA Electric Driving Range | — | — | — | — | 37 mi. | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi) | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 27/34 MPG | 26/32 MPG | 23/31 MPG | 42/36 MPG | 42/37 MPG | 27/34 MPG | 26/32 MPG | 23/31 MPG | 42/36 MPG | 23/31 MPG | 42/36 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 39 MPG | 40 MPG | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 39 MPG | 26 MPG | 39 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 14.3 gal. | 15.7 gal. | 14.3 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (5 features) | |||||||||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. | 5 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. | 8 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (25 features) | |||||||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Cruise Control | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||||||||||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||||||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||||||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||||||||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Interior Air Filtration | |||||||||||
| Leatherette Steering Wheel | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Overhead Console with Storage | |||||||||||
| Push Button Start | |||||||||||
| Rear Cupholders | |||||||||||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||||
| Steering Wheel Material | Alloy | Alloy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||||||||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (10 features) | |||||||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||||||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||||||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||||||||||
| Infotainment Display | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 13.2 in | 13.2 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 13.2 in | 13.2 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |||||||||||
| USB Port | |||||||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||||||||
| Power Feature (3 features) | |||||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||||||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||||||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (18 features) | |||||||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | — | — | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | 6-way | 6-way | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | — | — | 8-way | 8-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way | 8-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Head Room | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. | 40.0 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. | 55.2 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. | 42.4 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||||||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. | 57.6 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 4-way | 4-way | — | — | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | — | — | 4-way | 4-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | 6-way | — | — | — | 6-way | 6-way | — | — |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Premium Cloth | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Vinyl/Cloth | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Rearseats (6 features) | |||||||||||
| Folding Center Armrest | |||||||||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. | 39.3 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. | 53.3 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 40.7 in. | 38.9 in. | 40.7 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. | 56.0 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||||||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | |||||||||||
| Spare Tire Location | — | — | — | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | — | — | — | Inside Mounted | — | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | — | — | — | Temporary | Temporary | — | — | — | Temporary | — | Temporary |
| Tire Size | 225/65R H | 225/65R H | 225/55R H | 225/55R H | 225/65R H | 225/60R H | 225/60R H | 225/55R H | 225/55R H | 225/60R H | 225/60R H |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Diameter | 17 in | 17 in | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 19 in | 19 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||||||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||||||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||||||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | |||||||||||
| Clock | |||||||||||
| Compass | |||||||||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||||||||
| Tachometer | |||||||||||
| Trip Computer | |||||||||||
| Measurements (11 features) | |||||||||||
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 37.5 cu.ft. | 37.5 cu.ft. | 37.5 cu.ft. | 34.4 cu.ft. | 34.4 cu.ft. | 37.5 cu.ft. | 37.5 cu.ft. | 37.5 cu.ft. | 34.4 cu.ft. | 37.5 cu.ft. | 34.4 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 3273 lbs. | 3420 lbs. | — | — | 3880 lbs. | — | — | — | — | 3505 lbs. | 3670 lbs. |
| Height | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.1 in. | 65.9 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.1 in. | 66.0 in. | 66.1 in. |
| Length | 180.1 in. | 181.2 in. | 181.2 in. | 181.2 in. | 180.5 in. | 180.1 in. | 181.2 in. | 181.2 in. | 181.2 in. | 181.2 in. | 181.2 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 65.4 cu.ft. | 65.4 cu.ft. | 65.4 cu.ft. | 60.8 cu.ft. | 60.8 cu.ft. | 65.4 cu.ft. | 65.4 cu.ft. | 65.4 cu.ft. | 60.8 cu.ft. | 65.4 cu.ft. | 60.8 cu.ft. |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 2000 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. | 3500 lbs. | 1500 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | — | — | — | — | 39.0 ft. | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. | 106.7 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. | 85.6 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. | 74.1 in. |
| Telematics (3 features) | |||||||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||||||||||
| Destination Download | |||||||||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||||||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base horsepower and torque for the 2026 Ford Escape?
The standard powertrain configuration for the 2026 Ford Escape delivers 180 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque, managed through an 8-speed automatic transmission.
How fuel-efficient is the standard gas-only 2026 Ford Escape?
The gas-only version of the 2026 Ford Escape achieves a respectable 30 MPG combined rating, broken down into 27 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.
Does the 2026 Ford Escape offer an AWD option on lower trims?
Yes, the Active 4dr SUV and ST-Line 4dr SUV trims are explicitly listed as offering an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configuration alongside the standard front-wheel drive model.
What is the overall size of the 2026 Ford Escape?
The 2026 Ford Escape measures 180.1 inches in length, 74.1 inches in width, and stands 66.0 inches tall, giving it a compact yet capable stance.
Are there hybrid options available within the 2026 Ford Escape lineup?
Yes, the specification sheet confirms the availability of a gas/electric hybrid EVT powertrain on higher trims like the ST-Line Select.
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