Ford Escape Overview
2026 Ford Escape® Review | Colors, Interior, & Engine Options
Adaptable, efficient, and stylish, the 2026 Ford Escape® stands ready to upgrade your daily routine. Versatile options abound with the Escape, from its four different engine choices to its varied trims and collection of innovative technologies. Explore everything the 2026 Escape has to offer with this model review crafted by the team at Imlay City Ford.
Once you are ready to get behind the wheel of a new SUV, set up a test drive with your favorite model from our new inventory in Imlay City, MI. For answers to any questions about the Escape, contact our team online or by calling us at (810) 642-5900.
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2026 Ford Escape Engines & Fuel Economy
Find your ideal version of power in the 2026 Ford Escape. The Active™ and ST-Line trims are standardly equipped with a 180-horsepower 1.5L EcoBoost® inline three-cylinder (I3) engine, which can get up to 27 city and 31 highway MPG. For enhanced gas power, the Escape offers the 2.0L EcoBoost with 250 horsepower and a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity. If hybrid efficiency is more your style, the 2.5L hybrid engine makes 192 net horsepower and up to 42 city MPG. Top-of-the-line fuel economy is available with the Escape Plug-in Hybrid trim level, with up to 101 combined miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) and a 37-mile all-electric range.
All-wheel drive (AWD) is standard with the 2.0L EcoBoost and hybrid engines, while front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard with the plug-in hybrid and either drivetrain is available with the 1.5L engine.
See the following table for the Escape engine options and specs.
| Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost® I3 | 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 2.5L hybrid | 2.5L plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 250 HP | 192 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 199 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. | |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 27 / 34 | 23 / 31 | 42 / 36 | 101 combined MPGe |
| Max. Towing | 2,000 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. | |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT | ||
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD | FWD | |
2026 Ford Escape Interior Design & Technology
A flexible, connected interior helps you and your crew enjoy every moment of your journeys in the 2026 Ford Escape. Available features like heated and power-adjustable front seats, a heated steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control turn each winter drive into something more comfortable. Each Escape trim level gets the convenience of a SYNC® 4 infotainment system paired with either an 8- or 13.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. Premium options like a B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with ten speakers and wireless device charging station add more modern support for all your digital activities.
Available Escape interior features include:
- Unique cloth, vinyl/cloth, or ActiveX® seat upholstery
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- Sport contour front seats
- Heated front seats
- Memory package for driver’s seat and side view mirrors
- 60/40-split sliding second-row seats
- Rotary gear shift dial
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Flat-bottom sport-style steering wheel
- Push-button start
- Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
- Heated steering wheel
Available technology features include:
- 8- or 12.3-in. cluster display
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 8- or 13.2-in. center display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- Six speakers or B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with ten speakers
- Connected navigation
- Wireless charging pad
- Universal garage door opener
- Remote start system
- HD Radio™
- Head-up display
2026 Ford Escape Seating & Cargo Capacity
Versatility is the name of the game with the interior seating design of the 2026 Ford Escape. Its two-row interior is built to accommodate up to five travelers, with up to 40.7 inches of rear legroom in gas models and 38.9 inches of rear legroom in hybrid models. Shift this legroom to match your requirements with sliding rear seats that travel up to 5.9 inches. To maximize your cargo space, fold the rear seat down to create up to 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space in gas models or 60.8 cubic feet in hybrid trims.
See the interior specs for the Escape in the following chart.
| Powertrain | Gas | Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | Five | Five |
| Passenger Volume | 104 cu.-ft. | 102.2 cu.-ft. |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 40 / 39.3 in. | 40 / 39.3 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 42.4 / 40.7 in. | 42.4 / 38.9 in. |
| Max. Cargo Space | 65.4 cu.-ft. | 60.8 cu.-ft. |
| Cargo Space Behind Rear Row | 37.5 cu.-ft. | 34.4 cu.-ft. |
2026 Ford Escape Safety Features
Smart safety tech awaits when you pick the 2026 Ford Escape. Systems like Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking and a lane keeping system are core components of the standard Ford Co-Pilot360® suite. Beyond these standard features, the Escape offers convenient upgrades like adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera that functions as you navigate tight spaces at low speeds.
Available Escape safety features include:
- Ford Co-Pilot360
- BLIS with rear cross-traffic braking
- Lane keeping system
- Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, and dynamic brake support
- Auto high-beam headlamps
- Rearview camera
- SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Intersection assist
- Digital rearview camera
- 360-degree camera
- Reverse brake assist
2026 Ford Escape Color Options
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Vapor Blue Metallic
- Agate Black Metallic
- Space Silver Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Oxford White
- Star White Metallic Tri-coat
2026 Ford Escape Trims Available
- Active $30,350*
- ST-Line $31,195*
- ST-Line Select $33,890*
- Plug-in Hybrid $35,400*
- Platinum® $36,215*
- ST-Line Elite $37,210*
2025 Ford Escape® Review | Colors, Features, & Models Available in Imlay City, MI
Discover a connected, versatile, and surprisingly spacious daily driving experience behind the wheel of the 2025 Ford Escape®. See the key engine specs, color options, and top technology features available with this 2025 Escape review created by the team at Imlay City Ford. See if the Escape is the ideal choice for you and your family when you schedule a test drive with your favorite model from our new inventory in Imlay City, MI. Be sure to consider whether our Escape lease offer helps make it an ideal fit.
Have a question about the Escape for our team? Start the conversation with our online form or call us at (810) 724-5900.
2025 Ford Escape Color Options Offered
- Agate Black Metallic
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Space Silver Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Vapor Blue Metallic
- Oxford White
- Star White Metallic Tri-coat
2025 Ford Escape Model Options
Six different trim options help ensure you find the features you want with your 2025 Ford Escape. The ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum® trims are all available either as a hybrid or with an EcoBoost® engine. Compare the standard features with our trims page.
- Active™ – $27,995*
- ST-Line – $28,990*
- ST-Line Select – $32,230*
- Platinum – $35,545*
- ST-Line Elite – $36,540*
- Plug-in Hybrid – $38,400*
2025 Ford Escape Engine Options
Gas, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid — engine options abound for the 2025 Ford Escape. Go with the standard 1.5L EcoBoost inline three-cylinder (I3) for 180 horsepower and a 2,000-pound maximum towing capacity. Or, step up to the available 2.0L EcoBoost inline four-cylinder (I4) engine for added muscle and a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity. Looking for added efficiency? Pick an Escape equipped with the hybrid powertrain. Or, go for the Escape Plug-in Hybrid trim. Both options leverage a 2.5L Atkinson cycle naturally aspirated gas engine and a battery pack.
Depending on the powertrain you pick, the Escape is available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Customize the performance of your SUV to the conditions you face with eco, sport, slippery, and normal drive modes.
See the Escape engine specs in the following chart.
| Engine | 1.5L EcoBoost I3 | 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 2.5L hybrid I4 | 2.5L plug-in hybrid I4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed automatic | eCVT | eCVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD | FWD / AWD | FWD |
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 250 HP | 192 total system HP | 210 total system HP |
| Torque | 199 lb.-ft. | 280 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. | 155 lb.-ft. |
| Max. Towing | 2,000 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. | 1,500 lbs. |
2025 Ford Escape Interior Cargo Space & Specs
Versatility goes to the core of the interior design of the 2025 Ford Escape. You get two rows of seats with accommodations for up to five. Stretch out with 42.4 inches of legroom in the front seats. With the gas engine, you get over 40 inches of rear legroom, with slightly less for a hybrid or plug-in hybrid model. Adapt the Escape interior to your needs using the sliding rear seats that can move forward and backward 5.9 inches. Gas models give you a maximum cargo space of 65.4 cubic feet, while hybrid and plug-in hybrid Escape models provide up to 60.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down.
See the accompanying chart for the interior specs and cargo space available.
- Seating: Five
- Headroom (Front/Rear): 40 / 39.3 in.
- Front Legroom: 42.4 in.
- Rear Legroom (Gas/Hybrid): 40.7 / 38.9 in.
- Cargo Space Behind Second Row (Gas/Hybrid): 37.5 / 34.4 cu.-ft.
- Max. Cargo Space (Gas/Hybrid): 65.4 / 60.8 cu.-ft.
2025 Ford Escape Technology & Driver Assistance Safety Features
Stay in touch with your digital life and be completely entertained in the 2025 Ford Escape. Each trim features the SYNC® 4 infotainment system along with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ that make mirroring apps and information from your smartphone easy and tangle-free. An 8-inch touchscreen and 8-inch instrument cluster display are standard, but a dazzling 13.2-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital productivity screen in the instrument panel cluster are available.
Other available technology features include:
- HD Radio™
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with ten speakers, including subwoofer
- Wireless charging pad
- Remote start
A bevy of advanced Ford Co-Pilot360® technologies surround you in the 2025 Ford Escape. Every trim comes with BLIS® (blind spot information system), Pre-Collision Assist®, and a lane-keeping system. Add adaptive cruise control for added convenience on your next highway drive. In select trims, a 360-degree camera system elevates your camera-powered visibility from the standard rearview camera.
Available driver assistance features include:
- BLIS with rear cross-traffic braking
- Lane-keeping system
- Pre-Collision Assist with automatic emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering assist, and predictive speed assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Intersection assist
- Connected navigation
2023 Ford Escape® Review: Interior, Specs, & MPG
From spontaneous day trips to special events, the 2023 Ford Escape® is ready to take you there. The sleek, smart, and surprisingly spacious two-row SUV has the features and options to take you and your family or friends on your daily routine or next adventure with comfort and ease. Read through this model review crafted by the Ford SUV experts at Imlay City Ford to learn more about the key features, performance specs, available trims, and exterior color options for the 2023 Escape.
Experience the performance and enjoyable space inside one of our Ford Escape SUVs for sale in Imlay City, MI, when you schedule a test drive. Are you thinking about leasing your next vehicle? Check out the available Escape lease offer at our dealership.
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2023 Ford Escape Engines & Specs
There’s an engine for every driver available under the hood of the 2023 Ford Escape. Choose between two EcoBoost® gasoline engines, and a hybrid or plug-in powertrain. The two gas engines pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission while the hybrid and plug-in hybrid come with an electronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). When your weekend fun entails bringing a trailer, boat, or camper in tow, the Escape can handle it with a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.
1.5L EcoBoost I3
Drivetrain: FWD or intelligent AWD
Horsepower: 180 HP
Torque: 199 lb.-ft.
MPG: 27 city / 34 hwy
Max. Towing: 2,000 lbs.
2.0L EcoBoost I4
Drivetrain: Intelligent AWD
Horsepower: 250 HP
Torque: 280 lb.-ft.
MPG: 23 city / 31 hwy
Max. Towing: 3,500 lbs.
2.5L hybrid
Drivetrain: FWD or intelligent AWD
Horsepower: 192 total system HP
Torque: 155 lb.-ft.
MPG: 42 city / 36 hwy
Max. Towing: 1,500 lbs.
2.5L plug-in hybrid
Drivetrain: FWD
Horsepower: 210 total system HP
Torque: 155 lb.-ft.
MPG: N/A
Max. Towing: 1,500 lbs.
2023 Ford Escape Hybrid vs. Plug-in Hybrid
Blending gas and electric performance, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain for your new Ford Escape lets you experience greater efficiency with excellent driving range. In the Escape Hybrid with front-wheel drive (FWD), you get a road trip-ready driving range of over 500 miles. The plug-in hybrid lets you operate in all-electric, all-gas, hybrid, or battery charging drive modes. If you select the all-electric EV now mode, you can drive an estimated 37 miles on pure electric power before switching back to hybrid performance. Recharge your Escape Plug-in Hybrid in approximately 3.5 hours with a 240-volt Level 2 charger, or in 10 to 11 hours with a Level 1, 110-volt charge.
2023 Ford Escape Exterior Design
Effortlessly stylish with a sleek exterior aesthetic, the 2023 Ford Escape gets second looks whether it’s parked in your driveway or carrying you down the interstate. For 2023, the Escape is available in three new ST-Line trims that, among other unique features, come with a distinctive black mesh grille, single-wing rear spoiler, and a unique rear skid plate that exudes an energetic and sporty vibe. New LED reflector headlamps come standard on the 2023 Escape, and you can find unique LED headlamps with a coast-to-coast lightbar on the Platinum and ST-Line Elite models.
Other available exterior features include:
- Power liftgate
- LED signature lighting
- LED fog lamps
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated side view mirrors
- Panoramic Vista Roof®
- Intelligent Access
2023 Ford Escape Interior & Cargo Space
Add comfort and convenience to your day with the versatile 2023 Ford Escape interior. Inside, you find seating for five with up to 40.7 inches of rear legroom with the gas engines or up to 38.9 inches with the hybrid and plug-in hybrid. With the rear seats folded down, maximum cargo space in the Escape is 65.4 cubic feet in gas engine models or 60.8 cubic feet in hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. The sliding rear seat can travel nearly 6 inches, so you can find your ideal blend of rear seating and cargo space.
Available interior features include:
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- ST-Line sport contour bucket seats
- Heated front seats and steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror
- Sliding second-row seats with 60/40 split fold down
2023 Ford Escape Technology & Safety
Advanced technology is incorporated throughout the 2023 Ford Escape. For staying in touch, en-route, and entertained, you get SYNC® 4 infotainment system with an 8- or 13.2-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ to display information from your phone. To help you drive with greater confidence, the 2023 Escape is equipped with Ford Co-Pilot360™ technologies, including standard Pre-Collision Assist®, BLIS® (blind spot information system), and a lane keeping system.
Available safety and technology features include:
- Amazon Alexa Built-in
- Wireless charging pad
- Remote start system
- 8-in. color instrument cluster or 12.3-in. full digital instrument cluster
- Connected built-in navigation
- B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen® with ten speakers
- Head-up display
- SiriusXM® with 360L
- Active park assist 2.0
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering, and speed sign assist
- 360-degree camera with split view
2023 Ford Escape Colors Available
Exterior Colors
- Agate Black Metallic
- Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Star White Metallic Tri-Coat
- Iconic Silver Metallic
- Atlas Blue Metallic
- Carbonized Gray Metallic
- Cinnabar Red Metallic
- Vapor Blue Metallic
- Oxford White
2023 Ford Escape Trim Levels
Base
$28,000
Starting MSRP
Active™
$29,345
Starting MSRP
ST-Line
$30,340
Starting MSRP
ST-Line Select
$34,040
Starting MSRP
Platinum
$37,465
Starting MSRP
ST-Line Elite
$38,460
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Plug-in Hybrid
$40,500
Starting MSRP
New Ford Escape Dealership in Imlay City, MI
Find your ideal new Ford Escape at Imlay City Ford. We are your local Ford dealership in Imlay City, MI, and we offer a broad inventory of new models with the trims, colors, and powertrains that are sure to appeal to you. Browse our current selection, then schedule a test drive during our open hours to see how you like the Escape.
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