2026 Ford Escape
2026 Ford Escape in Salisbury, MD
MSRP
$35,400
MPG
42 City
36 Highway
1 Vehicles Available
2026 Ford Escape
The 2026 Ford Escape is a crossover SUV with a starting MSRP of $30,350.001 and a maximum of $38,935.001. It offers a maximum seating capacity of 5 passengers and is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Powertrain options include 1.5L EcoBoost, 2.0L EcoBoost, 2.5L hybrid, and 2.5L plug-in hybrid engines.
Trim Levels (Exterior)
The 2026 Ford Escape offers distinct exterior styling across its trims. The Active and Plug-in Hybrid models feature body-color door handles and black sideview mirror caps, with an option for black roof rack side rails. The ST-Line trims are distinguished by a black mesh grille, a large single-wing rear spoiler, and body-color lower body side cladding, while the Platinum trim adds LED fog lamps and chrome upper window molding.
Engine (Power)
The 2026 Ford Escape offers three distinct engine options: a 1.5L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology, a 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Hybrid Engine, and a 2.0L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology. The 1.5L EcoBoost® is standard on Active® and ST-Line models, while the 2.0L EcoBoost® is standard on ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum™ trims. The hybrid powertrain is included when Hybrid is selected with ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum™ trims, and is standard on the Plug-in Hybrid model.
Performance
The 2026 Ford Escape offers various performance options depending on the trim and engine.
For the ST-Line Elite and Platinum trims, the 2.0L EcoBoost® engine provides 250 horsepower. The Plug-in Hybrid model offers 210 total system horsepower69. The Active and ST-Line trims feature a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine with 180 horsepower.
Fuel economy varies by powertrain:
2.0L EcoBoost® (AWD): EPA-estimated 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG.
2.5L Hybrid (AWD): EPA-estimated 42 city / 36 highway / 39 combined MPG.
1.5L EcoBoost® (FWD): EPA-estimated 27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined MPG.
1.5L EcoBoost® (AWD): EPA-estimated 26 city / 32 highway / 28 combined MPG.
Plug-in Hybrid: 101 combined MPGe.
Towing capacity also differs by trim and engine:
Trims with the 2.0L EcoBoost® engine (ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum) can tow up to 3,500 lbs.
Trims with the 1.5L EcoBoost® engine (Active, ST-Line) have a towing capacity of 2,000 lbs.
The Plug-in Hybrid model has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs.
Interior
The 2026 Ford Escape offers various interior color options, including Ebony Black, Space Gray, and Ebony with Red Stitching, depending on the trim level. Standard interior features include a 4G modem with an available Wi-Fi hotspot, AM/FM stereo with 6 speakers, and dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control. For entertainment, it comes equipped with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and higher trims offer a SYNC 427 system with a larger center display and an available B&O Sound System.
Safety Features
The 2026 Ford Escape offers a comprehensive suite of safety features designed to enhance driver awareness and protect occupants. Standard safety features include:
AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC)
Auto High-Beam Headlamps
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Curve Control
Driver Knee Airbag
Electronic Traction Control
Ford Co-Pilot360
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Airbags
Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert, and Driver Alert)
Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children (LATCH)
Personal Safety System with Dual-Stage Driver and Front-Passenger Airbags
Post-Collision Braking
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, and Forward Co
Safety Canopy System
SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
Torque Vectoring Control
Additionally, several advanced safety features are available, often as part of optional packages or on higher trim levels, including:
360-Degree Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist
Digital Rearview Camera
Evasive Steering Assist
Intersection Assist
Perimeter Alarm
Rear Parking Sensors
Reverse Brake Assist
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