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2023 Ford Escape

12 trims · 17 configurations · SUV

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$3,898

135 for sale · Starting MSRP $28,000 – $40,500

Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

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

Source: NHTSA · 11 recalls on record

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

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$28,000

Typical monthly

$554/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2023 Ford Escape trims

  • Base

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $28,000 – $29,500
    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

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $29,345 – $31,515
    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

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $30,340 – $32,510
    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 Fleet

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $31,345 – $33,215
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    155 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs
  • MSRP
    $33,340
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    155 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs
  • MSRP
    $34,040
    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
  • MSRP
    $35,040
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    155 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs
  • Platinum Hybrid

    2 configurations

    MSRP
    $36,965 – $38,465
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    155 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs
  • MSRP
    $37,465
    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
  • MSRP
    $38,460
    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
  • MSRP
    $39,460
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/36
    Horsepower
    192 hp
    Torque
    155 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs
  • MSRP
    $40,500
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    42/37
    Horsepower
    210 hp
    Torque
    155 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 plug-in hybrid
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    60.8
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Basegas
Activegas
ST-Linegas
Active Fleethybrid
ST-Line Hybridhybrid
ST-Line Selectgas
ST-Line Select Hybridhybrid
Platinum Hybridhybrid
Platinumgas
ST-Line Elitegas
ST-Line Elite Hybridhybrid
Plug-In Hybridplug-in hybrid
Fuel type
Baseregular unleaded
Activeregular unleaded
ST-Lineregular unleaded
Active Fleetregular unleaded
ST-Line Hybridregular unleaded
ST-Line Selectpremium unleaded (recommended)
ST-Line Select Hybridregular unleaded
Platinum Hybridregular unleaded
Platinumpremium unleaded (recommended)
ST-Line Elitepremium unleaded (recommended)
ST-Line Elite Hybridregular unleaded
Plug-In Hybridregular unleaded
Cylinders
BaseI3
ActiveI3
ST-LineI3
Active FleetI4
ST-Line HybridI4
ST-Line SelectI4
ST-Line Select HybridI4
Platinum HybridI4
PlatinumI4
ST-Line EliteI4
ST-Line Elite HybridI4
Plug-In HybridI4
Displacement
Base1.5 L
Active1.5 L
ST-Line1.5 L
Active Fleet2.5 L
ST-Line Hybrid2.5 L
ST-Line Select2 L
ST-Line Select Hybrid2.5 L
Platinum Hybrid2.5 L
Platinum2 L
ST-Line Elite2 L
ST-Line Elite Hybrid2.5 L
Plug-In Hybrid2.5 L
Horsepower
Base180 hp
Active180 hp
ST-Line180 hp
Active Fleet192 hp
ST-Line Hybrid192 hp
ST-Line Select250 hp
ST-Line Select Hybrid192 hp
Platinum Hybrid192 hp
Platinum250 hp
ST-Line Elite250 hp
ST-Line Elite Hybrid192 hp
Plug-In Hybrid210 hp
Torque
Base199 lb-ft
Active199 lb-ft
ST-Line199 lb-ft
Active Fleet155 lb-ft
ST-Line Hybrid155 lb-ft
ST-Line Select280 lb-ft
ST-Line Select Hybrid155 lb-ft
Platinum Hybrid155 lb-ft
Platinum280 lb-ft
ST-Line Elite280 lb-ft
ST-Line Elite Hybrid155 lb-ft
Plug-In Hybrid155 lb-ft
Transmission
Base8-speed automatic
Active8-speed automatic
ST-Line8-speed automatic
Active Fleetelectrically variable-speed automatic
ST-Line Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
ST-Line Select8-speed automatic
ST-Line Select Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
Platinum Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
Platinum8-speed automatic
ST-Line Elite8-speed automatic
ST-Line Elite Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
Plug-In Hybridelectrically variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Basefront wheel drive
Activefront wheel drive
ST-Linefront wheel drive
Active Fleetfront wheel drive
ST-Line Hybridfront wheel drive
ST-Line Selectall wheel drive
ST-Line Select Hybridall wheel drive
Platinum Hybridfront wheel drive
Platinumall wheel drive
ST-Line Eliteall wheel drive
ST-Line Elite Hybridall wheel drive
Plug-In Hybridfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
BaseSUV
ActiveSUV
ST-LineSUV
Active FleetSUV
ST-Line HybridSUV
ST-Line SelectSUV
ST-Line Select HybridSUV
Platinum HybridSUV
PlatinumSUV
ST-Line EliteSUV
ST-Line Elite HybridSUV
Plug-In HybridSUV
Doors
Base5
Active5
ST-Line5
Active Fleet5
ST-Line Hybrid5
ST-Line Select5
ST-Line Select Hybrid5
Platinum Hybrid5
Platinum5
ST-Line Elite5
ST-Line Elite Hybrid5
Plug-In Hybrid5
Seating
Base5
Active5
ST-Line5
Active Fleet5
ST-Line Hybrid5
ST-Line Select5
ST-Line Select Hybrid5
Platinum Hybrid5
Platinum5
ST-Line Elite5
ST-Line Elite Hybrid5
Plug-In Hybrid5
Length
Base180.1 in
Active180.1 in
ST-Line180.1 in
Active Fleet180.1 in
ST-Line Hybrid180.1 in
ST-Line Select181.2 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid181.2 in
Platinum Hybrid180.1 in
Platinum181.2 in
ST-Line Elite181.2 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid181.2 in
Plug-In Hybrid180.5 in
Width
Base74.1 in
Active74.1 in
ST-Line74.1 in
Active Fleet74.1 in
ST-Line Hybrid74.1 in
ST-Line Select74.1 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid74.1 in
Platinum Hybrid74.1 in
Platinum74.1 in
ST-Line Elite74.1 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid74.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid74.1 in
Height
Base66 in
Active66 in
ST-Line66 in
Active Fleet66.1 in
ST-Line Hybrid66.1 in
ST-Line Select66 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid66.1 in
Platinum Hybrid66.1 in
Platinum66 in
ST-Line Elite66 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid66.1 in
Plug-In Hybrid65.9 in
Wheelbase
Base106.7 in
Active106.7 in
ST-Line106.7 in
Active Fleet106.7 in
ST-Line Hybrid106.7 in
ST-Line Select106.7 in
ST-Line Select Hybrid106.7 in
Platinum Hybrid106.7 in
Platinum106.7 in
ST-Line Elite106.7 in
ST-Line Elite Hybrid106.7 in
Plug-In Hybrid106.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
Base37.5 cu ft
Active37.5 cu ft
ST-Line37.5 cu ft
Active Fleet34.4 cu ft
ST-Line Hybrid34.4 cu ft
ST-Line Select37.5 cu ft
ST-Line Select Hybrid34.4 cu ft
Platinum Hybrid34.4 cu ft
Platinum37.5 cu ft
ST-Line Elite37.5 cu ft
ST-Line Elite Hybrid34.4 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid34.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
Base65.4 cu ft
Active65.4 cu ft
ST-Line65.4 cu ft
Active Fleet60.8 cu ft
ST-Line Hybrid60.8 cu ft
ST-Line Select65.4 cu ft
ST-Line Select Hybrid60.8 cu ft
Platinum Hybrid60.8 cu ft
Platinum65.4 cu ft
ST-Line Elite65.4 cu ft
ST-Line Elite Hybrid60.8 cu ft
Plug-In Hybrid60.8 cu ft
Max towing
Base2,000 lbs
Active2,000 lbs
ST-Line2,000 lbs
Active Fleet1,500 lbs
ST-Line Hybrid1,500 lbs
ST-Line Select3,500 lbs
ST-Line Select Hybrid1,500 lbs
Platinum Hybrid1,500 lbs
Platinum3,500 lbs
ST-Line Elite3,500 lbs
ST-Line Elite Hybrid1,500 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid1,500 lbs
Curb weight
Base3,298 lbs
Active3,298 lbs
ST-Line3,298 lbs
Active Fleet3,534 lbs
ST-Line Hybrid3,534 lbs
ST-Line Select3,566 lbs
ST-Line Select Hybrid3,668 lbs
Platinum Hybrid3,534 lbs
Platinum3,566 lbs
ST-Line Elite3,566 lbs
ST-Line Elite Hybrid3,668 lbs
Plug-In Hybrid3,870 lbs
Fuel tank
Base14.8 gal
Active14.8 gal
ST-Line14.8 gal
Active Fleet14.3 gal
ST-Line Hybrid14.3 gal
ST-Line Select15.7 gal
ST-Line Select Hybrid14.3 gal
Platinum Hybrid14.3 gal
Platinum15.7 gal
ST-Line Elite15.7 gal
ST-Line Elite Hybrid14.3 gal
Plug-In Hybrid11.1 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
Base30
Active30
ST-Line30
Active Fleet39
ST-Line Hybrid39
ST-Line Select26
ST-Line Select Hybrid39
Platinum Hybrid39
Platinum26
ST-Line Elite26
ST-Line Elite Hybrid39
Plug-In Hybrid40
City MPG
Base27
Active27
ST-Line27
Active Fleet42
ST-Line Hybrid42
ST-Line Select23
ST-Line Select Hybrid42
Platinum Hybrid42
Platinum23
ST-Line Elite23
ST-Line Elite Hybrid42
Plug-In Hybrid42
Highway MPG
Base34
Active34
ST-Line34
Active Fleet36
ST-Line Hybrid36
ST-Line Select31
ST-Line Select Hybrid36
Platinum Hybrid36
Platinum31
ST-Line Elite31
ST-Line Elite Hybrid36
Plug-In Hybrid37
Combined MPGe
Base
Active
ST-Line
Active Fleet
ST-Line Hybrid
ST-Line Select
ST-Line Select Hybrid
Platinum Hybrid
Platinum
ST-Line Elite
ST-Line Elite Hybrid
Plug-In Hybrid101
Electric range
Base
Active
ST-Line
Active Fleet
ST-Line Hybrid
ST-Line Select
ST-Line Select Hybrid
Platinum Hybrid
Platinum
ST-Line Elite
ST-Line Elite Hybrid
Plug-In Hybrid37 mi
Charge time (240V)
Base
Active
ST-Line
Active Fleet
ST-Line Hybrid
ST-Line Select
ST-Line Select Hybrid
Platinum Hybrid
Platinum
ST-Line Elite
ST-Line Elite Hybrid
Plug-In Hybrid3.4 hr

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2023 Ford Escape FAQ

How much does the 2023 Ford Escape cost?
The 2023 Ford Escape has a starting MSRP of $28,000, ranging up to $40,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $28,000; Active from $29,345; ST-Line from $30,340; Active Fleet from $31,345; ST-Line Select from $34,040; Platinum from $36,965. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,898.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Ford Escape?
The 2023 Ford Escape achieves up to 40 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
What is the electric range of the 2023 Ford Escape?
The 2023 Ford Escape offers up to 37 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.
How much cargo space does the 2023 Ford Escape have?
The 2023 Ford Escape offers up to 65.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2023 Ford Escape tow?
The 2023 Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2023 Ford Escape safe?
The 2023 Ford Escape earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 11 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2023 Ford Escape come in?
The 2023 Ford Escape is available in 8 trims (17 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.