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2016 Ford Escape

3 trims · 5 configurations · SUV

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$3,898

135 for sale · Starting MSRP $23,590 – $31,745

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

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

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

Ford Escape for sale

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

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MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$23,590

Typical monthly

$467/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2016 Ford Escape trims

  • S

    MSRP
    $23,590
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/31
    Horsepower
    168 hp
    Torque
    170 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    67.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs

  • SE FWD

    MSRP
    $25,790
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/32
    Horsepower
    178 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    67.8
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SE AWD

    MSRP
    $27,540
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/29
    Horsepower
    178 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    67.8
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • Titanium FWD

    MSRP
    $29,995
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/32
    Horsepower
    178 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    67.8
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • Titanium AWD

    MSRP
    $31,745
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/29
    Horsepower
    178 hp
    Torque
    184 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.6L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    67.8
    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
Sgas
SE FWDgas
SE AWDgas
Titanium FWDgas
Titanium AWDgas
Fuel type
Sregular unleaded
SE FWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
SE AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Titanium FWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Titanium AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders
SI4
SE FWDI4
SE AWDI4
Titanium FWDI4
Titanium AWDI4
Displacement
S2.5 L
SE FWD1.6 L
SE AWD1.6 L
Titanium FWD1.6 L
Titanium AWD1.6 L
Horsepower
S168 hp
SE FWD178 hp
SE AWD178 hp
Titanium FWD178 hp
Titanium AWD178 hp
Torque
S170 lb-ft
SE FWD184 lb-ft
SE AWD184 lb-ft
Titanium FWD184 lb-ft
Titanium AWD184 lb-ft
Transmission
S6-speed shiftable automatic
SE FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SE AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Titanium FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Titanium AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
Sfront wheel drive
SE FWDfront wheel drive
SE AWDall wheel drive
Titanium FWDfront wheel drive
Titanium AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
SSUV
SE FWDSUV
SE AWDSUV
Titanium FWDSUV
Titanium AWDSUV
Doors
S5
SE FWD5
SE AWD5
Titanium FWD5
Titanium AWD5
Seating
S5
SE FWD5
SE AWD5
Titanium FWD5
Titanium AWD5
Length
S178.1 in
SE FWD178.1 in
SE AWD178.1 in
Titanium FWD178.1 in
Titanium AWD178.1 in
Width
S72.4 in
SE FWD72.4 in
SE AWD72.4 in
Titanium FWD72.4 in
Titanium AWD72.4 in
Height
S66.3 in
SE FWD66.3 in
SE AWD66.3 in
Titanium FWD66.3 in
Titanium AWD66.3 in
Wheelbase
S105.9 in
SE FWD105.9 in
SE AWD105.9 in
Titanium FWD105.9 in
Titanium AWD105.9 in
Ground clearance
S7.9 in
SE FWD7.9 in
SE AWD7.9 in
Titanium FWD7.9 in
Titanium AWD7.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
S34.3 cu ft
SE FWD34.3 cu ft
SE AWD34.3 cu ft
Titanium FWD34.3 cu ft
Titanium AWD34.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
S67.8 cu ft
SE FWD67.8 cu ft
SE AWD67.8 cu ft
Titanium FWD67.8 cu ft
Titanium AWD67.8 cu ft
Max towing
S1,500 lbs
SE FWD3,500 lbs
SE AWD3,500 lbs
Titanium FWD3,500 lbs
Titanium AWD3,500 lbs
Curb weight
S3,598 lbs
SE FWD3,515 lbs
SE AWD3,684 lbs
Titanium FWD3,515 lbs
Titanium AWD3,684 lbs
Fuel tank
S15.5 gal
SE FWD15.5 gal
SE AWD15.5 gal
Titanium FWD15.5 gal
Titanium AWD15.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
S25
SE FWD26
SE AWD25
Titanium FWD26
Titanium AWD25
City MPG
S22
SE FWD23
SE AWD22
Titanium FWD23
Titanium AWD22
Highway MPG
S31
SE FWD32
SE AWD29
Titanium FWD32
Titanium AWD29

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2016 Ford Escape FAQ

How much does the 2016 Ford Escape cost?
The 2016 Ford Escape has a starting MSRP of $23,590, ranging up to $31,745 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $23,590; SE from $25,790; Titanium from $29,995. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,898.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Ford Escape?
The 2016 Ford Escape achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2016 Ford Escape have?
The 2016 Ford Escape offers up to 67.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2016 Ford Escape tow?
The 2016 Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2016 Ford Escape safe?
The 2016 Ford Escape earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2016 Ford Escape come in?
The 2016 Ford Escape is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.