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The 2026 Ford Escape: An Efficient and Capable Driving Experience
The 2026 Ford Escape arrives as a refined compact SUV designed for versatility, comfort, and efficiency. With its sleek exterior lines and modern aerodynamic styling, the Escape makes a bold statement on the road while delivering exceptional practicality for everyday driving. Its updated design includes a bold front grille, LED lighting, and a sculpted body that balances elegance with rugged appeal. The 2026 Escape is engineered to offer a smooth ride, making it a reliable choice for city commutes and weekend adventures alike.
Under the hood, the 2026 Ford Escape offers a range of powertrain options tailored to diverse driving needs. Buyers can choose from fuel-efficient turbocharged engines or hybrid variants that prioritize eco-friendly performance without sacrificing power. The standard front-wheel-drive system is complemented by available all-wheel-drive for improved traction in varying road conditions. With responsive handling, precise steering, and a suspension tuned for comfort, the Escape delivers a driving experience that is both agile and controlled, ensuring confidence on highways and off-road excursions.
The 2026 Escape prioritizes comfort and practicality, with a thoughtfully designed interior that maximizes space and functionality. High-quality materials, ergonomic seating, and available leather-trimmed options provide a premium feel. Passengers benefit from generous legroom and adjustable seating configurations, while the rear cargo area offers versatile storage solutions, including a hands-free power liftgate on select trims. Quiet cabin engineering ensures that road and wind noise are minimized, creating a refined driving environment for all occupants.
Safety is a priority in the 2026 Escape, which is equipped with a comprehensive suite of standard and available safety features. Advanced systems monitor the vehicle's surroundings to help prevent collisions and protect occupants, including automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and rear cross-traffic alert. The Escape's reinforced frame, multiple airbags, and advanced seatbelt systems contribute to its high safety ratings, while available parking assist and 360-degree camera systems make maneuvering in tight spaces effortless.
The 2026 Ford Escape stands out as a versatile, technology-packed, and fuel-efficient compact SUV. Its combination of style, comfort, safety, and performance makes it an ideal choice for families, professionals, and anyone looking for a dependable daily driver with the capability to handle adventures. With multiple trims, powertrains, and features available, the Escape offers a tailored driving experience designed to meet a wide range of lifestyles.
| Specifications | ||||
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| Horsepower: | 163 - 250 | MPG City/Highway: | 23 - 42 / 31 - 36 | |
| Torque: | 155 - 280 | Seating: | 5 |
| Base Standard Equipment On All Trims |
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| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Active Grille Shutters |
| Black - Molded-in-Color, Lower Bodyside Cladding |
| Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
| Door Handles - Body-Color |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler |
| Exhaust Tips, Dual - Chrome |
| Privacy Glass - Second Row Side and Liftgate |
| Rear Spoiler - Body Color |
| Roof-Mounted Antenna |
| Wipers - Windshield - Variable-Intermittent/Continuous |
| Wipers - Rear Window - Fixed-Intermittent/Continuous |
| Mechanical Standard Equipment |
| Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
| Electric Parking Brake - Includes Auto Hold |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Center Floor Console with Armrest |
| Climate Control - Refresh95 (Cabin Particulate Air Filter) |
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC) |
| Cruise Control - Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
| Cupholders - (8) |
| Driver's Side Footrest |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted Front and Rear |
| Grab Handles - Front Passenger - Second Row (2), includes Coat Hooks. |
| Instrument Panel - EcoMode |
| Instrument Panel - Ice Blue® Lighting |
| Instrument Panel - Message Center |
| Instrument Panel - Outside Temperature Display |
| Instrument Panel - Trip Computer |
| Lighting - Front Map Lights |
| Lighting - Illuminated Entry System - With courtesy lamp delay |
| Lighting - Rear Cargo Area Light |
| Lighting - Second Row Dome Light |
| Map Pocket - Front-Passenger Seat Back |
| Powerpoints - (2) Rear - (1) USB-A and (1) USB-C - Replaces 12V Powerpoint on Rear of Center Console |
| Rotary Gear Shift Dial |
| USB Ports - Smart Charging Multimedia USB Ports, First Row - Two (2) "A" |
| Seats - Five Passenger Seating |
| Rear Center Armrest (Fold-Down with Two (2) Cupholders) |
| Seats - Second Row - 60/40 Split Fold-Flat and Sliding |
| Steering Column - Manual Tilt/Telescoping |
| Steering Wheel - Urethane |
| Storage - Front Row: Center Console Armrest, Glove Box, Media Bins two (2); in front and in center of the Console, Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage |
| Visor Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Front Passenger) |
| Safety & Security Standard Features |
| AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) |
| Airbags - Driver and Front Row Passenger Dual-Stage |
| Airbags - Driver Knee |
| Airbags - Front-Seat Mounted Side-Impact |
| Airbags - Safety Canopy® System - Front and Second Row Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor |
| Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) |
| Curve Control |
| Day/Night Rearview Mirror - Manually Adjustable |
| Door Locks - Autolock/Autounlock |
| Door Locks - Child-Safety Rear |
| Door Locks - Power Lock/Unlock |
| Electronic Traction Control |
| Headlamps - Courtesy Delay |
| Headlamps - LED Reflector with Signature Lighting |
| Headlamps - Wiper-Activated |
| Head Restraints - Two-Way Manually Adjustable Driver and Front-Passenger |
| Head Restraints - Two-Way Manually Adjustable Second Row - Left and Right; Center Head Restraint is fixed position. |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) on Rear Outboard Seat Positions |
| Personal Safety System - Personal Safety System™ for driver and front passenger includes dual-stage front airbags, safety belt pretensioners, safety belt energy-management retractors, safety belt usage sensors, driver's seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, restraint control module and Front-Passenger Sensing System. |
| Rear-Window Defroster and Washer |
| Safety Belts - Front and Second Row - Belt-Minder (Safety Belt Reminder) |
| Safety Belts - Front Row Height Adjustable |
| Safety Belts - Second Row Outboard and Center Seat Shoulder |
| Safety Belts - Three-Point Safety Belts on all five (5) Seating Positions |
| SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) |
| SOS Post Crash Alert System |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Torque Vectoring Control |
| Driver Controls and Instrumentation Standard Features |
| Ford Co-Pilot360 - Includes: Auto High Beam Headlamps; BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking; Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Assist, Lane-Keeping Alert and Driver Alert); Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support; Rear View Camera; Road Departure Warning |
| Headlamps - Autolamp (Automatic On/Off) |
| Post-Collision Braking |
| Functional Standard Equipment |
| Audio - AM/FM Stereo |
| Audio - Six (6) Speakers |
| Audio - Speed-Compensated Volume |
| Audio - Steering Wheel Mounted Controls |
| Audio - SiriusXM® with 360L - Includes: Super Cateogries / Live Sports Categories, "For You" Recommendations, and SiriusXM Listener Profiles; Three (3)-month prepaid subscription. Service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii. (SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by Sirius XM Radio Inc. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.) |
| Battery Saver |
| Compass |
| Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
| 4G Modem - Ford Telematics and Data Services Prep included for Fleet ONLY: FordPass Connect 4G Wi-Fi Modem provides data to support telematics and data services including but not limited to vehicle location, speed, idle time, fuel, vehicle diagnostics and maintenance alerts. Device enables telematics services through Ford or authorized providers. Activate at www.fleet.ford.com or call 833-FCS-Ford. (833-327-3673) |
| Ford app - Includes: 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices; Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle; Schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle; Locate parked vehicle; Check vehicle status |
| Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar |
| Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start |
| Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor |
| Keyless-Keysets - Two (2) Passive Keys |
| Provisions for Roof Rack Mounting - Blanking Plugs |
| Selectable Drive Modes |
| Transmission Oil Cooler |
| Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion Steering |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| New vehicle limited warranty - 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain limited warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance program - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Safety restraint system warranty - 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion coverage (Perforation only) - 5 years/Unlimited |
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