The 2026 Ford Escape offers four powertrains, and each pairs with a specific drivetrain. The 1.5L EcoBoost three-cylinder makes 180 horsepower and 199 lb-ft with front-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available. The 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder produces 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft and comes only with all-wheel drive.

On the electrified side, the 2.5L hybrid delivers 192 total system horsepower with all-wheel drive, and the plug-in hybrid produces 210 total system horsepower with front-wheel drive. The gas engines use an eight-speed automatic while both electrified models use an eCVT.

• 1.5L EcoBoost with 180 horsepower, FWD or available AWD
• 2.0L EcoBoost with 250 horsepower, all-wheel drive only
• 2.5L Hybrid with 192 total system horsepower
• 2.5L Plug-In Hybrid with 210 total system horsepower
• Eight-speed automatic on gas models, eCVT on electrified models
• Up to 3,500 pounds of towing with the 2.0L and Class II tow package

SYNC 4 runs the 2026 Escape on either an 8-inch or a 13.2-inch center display depending on trim, paired with an 8-inch or 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are standard on every trim.

The FordPass app adds remote start, vehicle location, and a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot that connects up to ten devices. Connected Navigation is standard on ST-Line Elite, Platinum, and the Plug-In Hybrid, and a head-up display is available on those same trims.

• SYNC 4 with an 8-inch or 13.2-inch center display
• 8-inch or 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• FordPass app with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
• Available head-up display
• Available B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with 10 speakers

Ford Co-Pilot360 is standard on every 2026 Escape, covering Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert, and a rear view camera.

Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ builds on that with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, and Intersection Assist. A 360-degree camera and Reverse Brake Assist are available.

• Standard Ford Co-Pilot360
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
• Available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
• Available Evasive Steering Assist and Intersection Assist
• Available 360-Degree Camera

The 2026 Escape seats five across two rows, and every trim gets a sliding second row with a 60/40 split-folding seatback, so you can trade legroom for cargo depending on the trip. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard from the base Active up.

Cargo space measures up to 37.5 cubic feet behind the second row on gas models and 65.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded; hybrid and plug-in hybrid models offer 34.4 and 60.8 cubic feet. Heated front seats are standard from ST-Line Select upward.

• Seating for five with a sliding second row
• Up to 37.5 cubic feet behind the second row on gas models
• Up to 65.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded
• Standard dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats standard from ST-Line Select up
• Available ActiveX-trimmed seating

At 180.1 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase, the 2026 Escape is easy to park downtown and easy to live with on the highway. ST-Line trims add a sport-tuned appearance with unique wheels and darkened exterior details, while Platinum leans upscale.

The Plug-In Hybrid charges from a standard 120-volt cord or a 240-volt Level 2 charger, with its 14.4-kWh battery supporting an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric driving and 101 MPGe combined. It is worth noting that 2026 is the final model year for the Escape.

• 180.1 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase
• ST-Line trims add darkened sport styling
• Plug-In Hybrid with a 14.4-kWh battery
• EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric-only range
• 101 MPGe combined for the Plug-In Hybrid
• Hybrid rated at an EPA-estimated 42 city/36 highway MPG