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2026 Ford Escape

9 trims · 11 configurations · SUV

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$3,898

135 for sale · Starting MSRP $30,350 – $38,935

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

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135 live listings from $3,898 · median $22,889

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Purchase information

Based on Active

Total price (Active MSRP)

$30,350

Typical monthly

$601/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2026 Ford Escape trims

  • Active FWD

    MSRP
    $30,350
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/34
    Horsepower
    180 hp
    Torque
    199 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I3 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.4
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • Active AWD

    MSRP
    $31,750
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/32
    Horsepower
    180 hp
    Torque
    199 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I3 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.4
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • ST-Line FWD

    MSRP
    $31,195
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    27/34
    Horsepower
    180 hp
    Torque
    199 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I3 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.4
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • ST-Line AWD

    MSRP
    $32,595
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    26/32
    Horsepower
    180 hp
    Torque
    199 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I3 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.4
    Max towing
    2,000 lbs

  • ST-Line Select Hybrid

    MSRP
    $33,890
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    —
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs

  • ST-Line Select

    MSRP
    $35,015
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/31
    Horsepower
    250 hp
    Torque
    280 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.4
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • Plug-In Hybrid

    MSRP
    $35,400
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/37
    Horsepower
    210 hp
    Torque
    —
    Engine
    2.5L I4 plug-in hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs

  • Platinum Hybrid

    MSRP
    $36,215
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    —
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs

  • ST-Line Elite Hybrid

    MSRP
    $37,210
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    —
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs

  • Platinum

    MSRP
    $37,940
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/31
    Horsepower
    250 hp
    Torque
    280 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.4
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • ST-Line Elite

    MSRP
    $38,935
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/31
    Horsepower
    250 hp
    Torque
    280 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    65.4
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Active FWDgas
Active AWDgas
ST-Line FWDgas
ST-Line AWDgas
ST-Line Select Hybridhybrid
ST-Line Selectgas
Plug-In Hybridplug-in hybrid
Platinum Hybridhybrid
ST-Line Elite Hybridhybrid
Platinumgas
ST-Line Elitegas
Fuel type
Active FWDregular unleaded
Active AWDregular unleaded
ST-Line FWDregular unleaded
ST-Line AWDregular unleaded
ST-Line Select Hybridregular unleaded
ST-Line Selectpremium unleaded (recommended)
Plug-In Hybridregular unleaded
Platinum Hybridregular unleaded
ST-Line Elite Hybridregular unleaded
Platinumpremium unleaded (recommended)
ST-Line Elitepremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders
Active FWDI3
Active AWDI3
ST-Line FWDI3
ST-Line AWDI3
ST-Line Select HybridI4
ST-Line SelectI4
Plug-In HybridI4
Platinum HybridI4
ST-Line Elite HybridI4
PlatinumI4
ST-Line EliteI4
Displacement
Active FWD1.5 L
Active AWD1.5 L
ST-Line FWD1.5 L
ST-Line AWD1.5 L
ST-Line Select Hybrid2.5 L
ST-Line Select2 L
Plug-In Hybrid2.5 L
Platinum Hybrid2.5 L
ST-Line Elite Hybrid2.5 L
Platinum2 L
ST-Line Elite2 L
Horsepower
Active FWD180 hp
Active AWD180 hp
ST-Line FWD180 hp
ST-Line AWD180 hp
ST-Line Select Hybrid192 hp
ST-Line Select250 hp
Plug-In Hybrid210 hp
Platinum Hybrid192 hp
ST-Line Elite Hybrid192 hp
Platinum250 hp
ST-Line Elite250 hp
Torque
Active FWD199 lb-ft
Active AWD199 lb-ft
ST-Line FWD199 lb-ft
ST-Line AWD199 lb-ft
ST-Line Select Hybrid—
ST-Line Select280 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid—
Platinum Hybrid—
ST-Line Elite Hybrid—
Platinum280 lb-ft
ST-Line Elite280 lb-ft
Transmission
Active FWD8-speed automatic
Active AWD8-speed automatic
ST-Line FWD8-speed automatic
ST-Line AWD8-speed automatic
ST-Line Select Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
ST-Line Select8-speed automatic
Plug-In Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
Platinum Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
ST-Line Elite Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
Platinum8-speed automatic
ST-Line Elite8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Active FWDfront wheel drive
Active AWDall wheel drive
ST-Line FWDfront wheel drive
ST-Line AWDall wheel drive
ST-Line Select Hybridall wheel drive
ST-Line Selectall wheel drive
Plug-In Hybridfront wheel drive
Platinum Hybridall wheel drive
ST-Line Elite Hybridall wheel drive
Platinumall wheel drive
ST-Line Eliteall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
Active FWDSUV
Active AWDSUV
ST-Line FWDSUV
ST-Line AWDSUV
ST-Line Select HybridSUV
ST-Line SelectSUV
Plug-In HybridSUV
Platinum HybridSUV
ST-Line Elite HybridSUV
PlatinumSUV
ST-Line EliteSUV
Doors
Active FWD4
Active AWD4
ST-Line FWD4
ST-Line AWD4
ST-Line Select Hybrid4
ST-Line Select4
Plug-In Hybrid4
Platinum Hybrid4
ST-Line Elite Hybrid4
Platinum4
ST-Line Elite4
Seating
Active FWD5
Active AWD5
ST-Line FWD5
ST-Line AWD5
ST-Line Select Hybrid5
ST-Line Select5
Plug-In Hybrid5
Platinum Hybrid5
ST-Line Elite Hybrid5
Platinum5
ST-Line Elite5
Length
Active FWD180.1 in
Active AWD181.2 in
ST-Line FWD180.1 in
ST-Line AWD181.2 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid181.2 in
ST-Line Select181.2 in
Plug-In Hybrid180.5 in
Platinum Hybrid181.2 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid181.2 in
Platinum181.2 in
ST-Line Elite181.2 in
Width
Active FWD74.1 in
Active AWD74.1 in
ST-Line FWD74.1 in
ST-Line AWD74.1 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid74.1 in
ST-Line Select74.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid74.1 in
Platinum Hybrid74.1 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid74.1 in
Platinum74.1 in
ST-Line Elite74.1 in
Height
Active FWD66 in
Active AWD66 in
ST-Line FWD66 in
ST-Line AWD66 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid66.1 in
ST-Line Select66 in
Plug-In Hybrid65.9 in
Platinum Hybrid66.1 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid66.1 in
Platinum66 in
ST-Line Elite66 in
Wheelbase
Active FWD106.7 in
Active AWD106.7 in
ST-Line FWD106.7 in
ST-Line AWD106.7 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid106.7 in
ST-Line Select106.7 in
Plug-In Hybrid106.7 in
Platinum Hybrid106.7 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid106.7 in
Platinum106.7 in
ST-Line Elite106.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
Active FWD37.5 cu ft
Active AWD37.5 cu ft
ST-Line FWD37.5 cu ft
ST-Line AWD37.5 cu ft
ST-Line Select Hybrid34.4 cu ft
ST-Line Select37.5 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid34.4 cu ft
Platinum Hybrid34.4 cu ft
ST-Line Elite Hybrid34.4 cu ft
Platinum37.5 cu ft
ST-Line Elite37.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
Active FWD65.4 cu ft
Active AWD65.4 cu ft
ST-Line FWD65.4 cu ft
ST-Line AWD65.4 cu ft
ST-Line Select Hybrid60.8 cu ft
ST-Line Select65.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid60.8 cu ft
Platinum Hybrid60.8 cu ft
ST-Line Elite Hybrid60.8 cu ft
Platinum65.4 cu ft
ST-Line Elite65.4 cu ft
Max towing
Active FWD2,000 lbs
Active AWD2,000 lbs
ST-Line FWD2,000 lbs
ST-Line AWD2,000 lbs
ST-Line Select Hybrid1,500 lbs
ST-Line Select3,500 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid1,500 lbs
Platinum Hybrid1,500 lbs
ST-Line Elite Hybrid1,500 lbs
Platinum3,500 lbs
ST-Line Elite3,500 lbs
Curb weight
Active FWD3,273 lbs
Active AWD3,420 lbs
ST-Line FWD—
ST-Line AWD—
ST-Line Select Hybrid3,670 lbs
ST-Line Select3,505 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid3,880 lbs
Platinum Hybrid—
ST-Line Elite Hybrid—
Platinum—
ST-Line Elite—
Fuel tank
Active FWD14.8 gal
Active AWD15.7 gal
ST-Line FWD14.8 gal
ST-Line AWD15.7 gal
ST-Line Select Hybrid14.3 gal
ST-Line Select15.7 gal
Plug-In Hybrid11.1 gal
Platinum Hybrid14.3 gal
ST-Line Elite Hybrid14.3 gal
Platinum15.7 gal
ST-Line Elite15.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
Active FWD30
Active AWD28
ST-Line FWD30
ST-Line AWD28
ST-Line Select Hybrid39
ST-Line Select26
Plug-In Hybrid40
Platinum Hybrid39
ST-Line Elite Hybrid39
Platinum26
ST-Line Elite26
City MPG
Active FWD27
Active AWD26
ST-Line FWD27
ST-Line AWD26
ST-Line Select Hybrid42
ST-Line Select23
Plug-In Hybrid42
Platinum Hybrid42
ST-Line Elite Hybrid42
Platinum23
ST-Line Elite23
Highway MPG
Active FWD34
Active AWD32
ST-Line FWD34
ST-Line AWD32
ST-Line Select Hybrid36
ST-Line Select31
Plug-In Hybrid37
Platinum Hybrid36
ST-Line Elite Hybrid36
Platinum31
ST-Line Elite31
Combined MPGe
Active FWD—
Active AWD—
ST-Line FWD—
ST-Line AWD—
ST-Line Select Hybrid—
ST-Line Select—
Plug-In Hybrid101
Platinum Hybrid—
ST-Line Elite Hybrid—
Platinum—
ST-Line Elite—
Electric range
Active FWD—
Active AWD—
ST-Line FWD—
ST-Line AWD—
ST-Line Select Hybrid—
ST-Line Select—
Plug-In Hybrid37 mi
Platinum Hybrid—
ST-Line Elite Hybrid—
Platinum—
ST-Line Elite—
Charge time (240V)
Active FWD—
Active AWD—
ST-Line FWD—
ST-Line AWD—
ST-Line Select Hybrid—
ST-Line Select—
Plug-In Hybrid3.4 hr
Platinum Hybrid—
ST-Line Elite Hybrid—
Platinum—
ST-Line Elite—

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2026 Ford Escape FAQ

How much does the 2026 Ford Escape cost?
The 2026 Ford Escape has a starting MSRP of $30,350, ranging up to $38,935 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Active from $30,350; ST-Line from $31,195; ST-Line Select from $33,890; Plug-In Hybrid from $35,400; Platinum from $36,215; ST-Line Elite from $37,210. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,898.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Ford Escape?
The 2026 Ford Escape achieves up to 40 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
What is the electric range of the 2026 Ford Escape?
The 2026 Ford Escape offers up to 37 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.
How much cargo space does the 2026 Ford Escape have?
The 2026 Ford Escape offers up to 65.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2026 Ford Escape tow?
The 2026 Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2026 Ford Escape safe?
The 2026 Ford Escape earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2026 Ford Escape come in?
The 2026 Ford Escape is available in 6 trims (11 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.