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2026 Ford Escape SUV
City mpg:
27
EPA-Est Hwy6 mpg:
34

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

2026 Ford Escape SUV Overview

The standard features of the Ford Escape Active include EcoBoost 1.5L I-3 180hp intercooled turbo engine, 8-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Side seat mounted airbags, Safety Canopy System curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver knee airbag, Personal Safety Systemairbag occupancy sensor, Air conditioning, 17" aluminum wheels, Cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, AdvanceTrac w/Roll Stability Control electronic stability

2026 Ford
Escape SUV

Starting at: $30,350

  • Manufacturer Offer10

    $3,000 cash back and 7.29% APR for 60 months on select Ford Escape models

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    Employee Pricing Bonus Cash (11816)

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    • Program #20268: Not all buyers will qualify. Ford Credit limited-term APR financing. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 2026-07-06. See dealer for qualifications and complete details.

      (11816) Program #11816: Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 2026-07-06. See dealer for complete details. Truth in Lending Act Disclosure: Down payment will vary with APR and credit. For example, 7.29% APR with $2,500 down payment provides for 60 monthly payments of $19.94 per $1000 financed for qualified buyers. 7.39% APR for a term of 72 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $17.24 per $1000 financed. 7.49% APR for a term of 84 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $15.33 per $1000 financed. The rates described are for estimation purposes only; you may not be able to finance at this rate.

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  • Manufacturer Offer10

    Employee Pricing Bonus Cash

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    Employee Pricing Bonus Cash

    * Disclaimer(s)

    • Program #11816: Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 2026-07-06. See dealer for complete details.

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  • Rear cargo - liftgate
  • Power door mirrors
  • Spoiler
  • Tailpipe finisher - chrome
  • Bumpers - body-color
  • Engine liters - 1.5L
  • Compressor - intercooled turbo
  • Cylinder configuration - I-3
  • Horsepower - 180hp @ 6,000RPM
  • Torque - 199 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
  • Number of valves - 12
  • Variable valve control
  • Engine location - front
  • Hybrid electric powertrain type - none
  • Hybrid traction battery type - none
  • Electric motor horsepower - none
  • Hybrid system net power - none
  • Recommended fuel - Premium Unleaded
  • Transmission - 8 speed automatic
  • Mode select transmission
  • Drive type - front-wheel
  • Limited slip differential - brake actuated
  • Fuel economy combined - 30mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity - 14.8gal.
  • Hybrid system combined power torque - none
  • Electric motor 1 torque - none
  • Standard fuel economy fuel type - gasoline
  • Fuel economy city - 27mpg
  • Fuel economy highway - 34mpg
  • Basic warranty - 36 months/36,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/ unlimited distance
  • Roadside assistance coverage - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front tires - 225/65HR17.0
  • Rear tires - 225/65HR17.0
  • Wheel size - 17"
  • Engine displacement - 1.5 L
  • Engine torque - 199 lb.-ft. @ 3,000RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke - 84.1mm x 89.9mm (3.31" x 3.54")
  • Compression ratio - 10.00 to 1
  • Payload - 459kg (1,013lbs)
  • Curb weight - 1,489kg (3,283lbs)
  • GVWR - 1,978kg (4,360lbs)
  • Towing capacity - 907kg (2,000lbs)
  • Exterior length - 4,585mm (180.5")
  • Exterior body width - 1,882mm (74.1")
  • Exterior height - 1,679mm (66.1")
  • Wheelbase - 2,710mm (106.7")
  • Turning radius - 5.8m (19.2')
  • Front legroom - 1,077mm (42.4")
  • Rear legroom - 1,034mm (40.7")
  • Front headroom - 1,016mm (40.0")
  • Rear headroom - 998mm (39.3")
  • Front hiproom - 1,402mm (55.2")
  • Rear hiproom - 1,354mm (53.3")
  • Front shoulder room - 1,463mm (57.6")
  • Rear shoulder room - 1,422mm (56.0")
  • Passenger volume - 2,945L (104.0 cu.ft.)
  • Interior rear cargo volume - 1,062 L (38 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum rear cargo volume - 1,852 L (65 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 6
  • AM/FM radio - SiriusXM 360L
  • Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months) - 3
  • Radio data system
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers - 6
  • Wireless phone connectivity - Bluetooth
  • 1st row LCD monitors - 2
  • Primary LCD size - 8.0"
  • Smart device integration
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Auto high-beam headlights
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Speed sensitive wipers
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Rear reading lights
  • Appearance - digital/analog
  • Configurable
  • Tachometer
  • Compass
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Trip computer
  • Lane departure - Lane Keeping Alert active
  • Blind spot - BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) warning
  • Exterior parking camera rear - High Resolution Digital Camera yes
  • Forward collision - Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) mitigation
  • Rear collision - Rear Cross-Traffic Braking mitigation
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Knee airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Perimeter/approach lights
  • Tracker system
  • Ignition disable
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Front pedestrian detection - prevention
  • Max seating capacity - 5
  • Front seats - bucket
  • Front center armrest
  • Rear seats - split-bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seats Folding position - fold forward seatback
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Seat Upholstery - cloth
  • Ground clearance (min) - 191mm (7.5")
  • Air conditioning
  • Automatic temperature control
  • Front dual zone A/C
  • Speed control
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Proximity key - doors and push button start
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Emergency communication system - SYNC 4 911 Assist
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Rear door bins

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  MSRP1 Engine Transmission City/EPA-Est Hwy mpg
Active 2026 Ford Escape SUV Active Search New $30,350   180-hp 1.5L 3-cyl  8-spd auto  27 / 34  
ST-Line
Search New 		$31,195   180-hp 1.5L 3-cyl  8-spd auto  27 / 34  
Active 2026 Ford Escape SUV Active Search New $31,750   180-hp 1.5L 3-cyl  8-spd auto  26 / 32  
ST-Line 2026 Ford Escape SUV ST-Line Search New $32,595   180-hp 1.5L 3-cyl  8-spd auto  26 / 32  
ST-Line Select
Search New 		$33,890   163-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  continuously variable auto  42 / 36  
PHEV
Search New 		$35,400   163-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  continuously variable auto  No Data  
Platinum
Search New 		$36,215   163-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  continuously variable auto  42 / 36  
ST-Line Elite
Search New 		$37,210   163-hp 2.5L 4-cyl  continuously variable auto  42 / 36  

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