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.

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.

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.

2026 Ford Escape

9 trims · 11 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$30,350 – $38,935

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Active

Total price (Active MSRP)

$30,350

Typical monthly

$601/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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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

Compare 2026 Ford Escape trim specifications
Spec	Active FWD	Active AWD	ST-Line FWD	ST-Line AWD	ST-Line Select Hybrid	ST-Line Select	Plug-In Hybrid	Platinum Hybrid	ST-Line Elite Hybrid	Platinum	ST-Line Elite
MSRP	$30,350	$31,750	$31,195	$32,595	$33,890	$35,015	$35,400	$36,215	$37,210	$37,940	$38,935
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/34	26/32	27/34	26/32	42/36	23/31	42/37	42/36	42/36	23/31	23/31
Horsepower	180 hp	180 hp	180 hp	180 hp	192 hp	250 hp	210 hp	192 hp	192 hp	250 hp	250 hp
Torque	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	—	280 lb-ft	—	—	—	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft
Engine	1.5L I3 gas	1.5L I3 gas	1.5L I3 gas	1.5L I3 gas	2.5L I4 hybrid	2L I4 gas	2.5L I4 plug-in hybrid	2.5L I4 hybrid	2.5L I4 hybrid	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	65.4	65.4	65.4	65.4	60.8	65.4	60.8	60.8	60.8	65.4	65.4
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	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—

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Active FWD	Active AWD	ST-Line FWD	ST-Line AWD	ST-Line Select Hybrid	ST-Line Select	Plug-In Hybrid	Platinum Hybrid	ST-Line Elite Hybrid	Platinum	ST-Line Elite
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	hybrid	gas	plug-in hybrid	hybrid	hybrid	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (recommended)	premium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders	I3	I3	I3	I3	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	1.5 L	2.5 L	2 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2.5 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	180 hp	180 hp	180 hp	180 hp	192 hp	250 hp	210 hp	192 hp	192 hp	250 hp	250 hp
Torque	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	199 lb-ft	—	280 lb-ft	—	—	—	280 lb-ft	280 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	electrically variable-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	electrically variable-speed automatic	electrically variable-speed automatic	electrically variable-speed automatic	8-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	180.1 in	181.2 in	180.1 in	181.2 in	181.2 in	181.2 in	180.5 in	181.2 in	181.2 in	181.2 in	181.2 in
Width	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
Height	66 in	66 in	66 in	66 in	66.1 in	66 in	65.9 in	66.1 in	66.1 in	66 in	66 in
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
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	37.5 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	34.4 cu ft	34.4 cu ft	37.5 cu ft	37.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	65.4 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	60.8 cu ft	60.8 cu ft	65.4 cu ft	65.4 cu ft
Max towing	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	2,000 lbs	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	1,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs
Curb weight	3,273 lbs	3,420 lbs	—	—	3,670 lbs	3,505 lbs	3,880 lbs	—	—	—	—
Fuel tank	14.8 gal	15.7 gal	14.8 gal	15.7 gal	14.3 gal	15.7 gal	11.1 gal	14.3 gal	14.3 gal	15.7 gal	15.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	30	28	30	28	39	26	40	39	39	26	26
City MPG	27	26	27	26	42	23	42	42	42	23	23
Highway MPG	34	32	34	32	36	31	37	36	36	31	31
Combined MPGe	—	—	—	—	—	—	101	—	—	—	—
Electric range	—	—	—	—	—	—	37 mi	—	—	—	—
Charge time (240V)	—	—	—	—	—	—	3.4 hr	—	—	—	—