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2026 Escape®

Q: What is the cargo space for the 2026 Ford Escape ® ?

EcoBoost ® models have 65.4 cu ft. 2.5L hybrid models and the Plug-In Hybrid model have 60.8 cu ft. *

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2025 Escape®

EPA-Est. MPG (City/Hwy)^*²
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The first of its kind. Escape^® SUV has been hybrid since 2005.

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Add distinctive, instantly recognizable style with the available LED light bar, power liftgate, and panoramic Vista Roof^® with power shade.

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With a sliding second row, tons of cargo space,^* and loads of legroom, the 2026 Escape^® SUV can keep up with any day that comes your way.

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The 2026 Escape^® SUV has four available options — plug-in hybrid,  hybrid, 1.5L EcoBoost^®, and 2.0L EcoBoost.

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Exterior

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Quiet Style Worth Shouting About

Classic design, modern features, and reasonable pricing. This SUV is dressed to impress.

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See and be seen with this practical and aesthetically pleasing feature — the available LED light bar.

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You’ve got the power with this available power liftgate.

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Interior

Home Away From Home

Whether you’re taking a break or breaking away from routine, the 2026 Escape^® SUV is your mobile comfort zone.

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Cargo for Those Who Go, Go, Go

With up to 65.4 cu-ft of available space behind the first row,^* you can bring almost anything you need to live life on the move.

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Make it your own. Slide the 60/40 split-fold second-row seats back for up to 5.9 extra inches.

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The panoramic Vista Roof^® with Power Shade tilts and slides all the way back, so you can get a daily dose of vitamin D.

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Hybrid

Combine gas and electric forces in the available hybrid powertrain with 192 total system horsepower.⁶⁹Regenerative braking helps charge the battery without plugging in, and fuel is there when you need it.

Plug-In Hybrid

The available plug-in hybrid powertrain has 210 total system horsepower,⁶⁹ great acceleration, and a maximum EPA-estimated all-electric range of 37 miles.^* It comes with a mobile cord to power up with a regular 120V outlet, or it can run like a regular hybrid if you don’t feel like plugging in.

EcoBoost^®

Choose the 1.5L engine with 180 horsepower @ 6,000 RPM,⁶⁸ or the available 2.0L EcoBoost engine with 250 horsepower @ 5,500 RPM,⁶⁸ and tap into towing options.

2026 Ford Escape® SUV towing a small boat on a lake road

Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat

Make lake life happen with mighty respectable towing capability. The hybrid model can also be flat-towed without overcharging the battery.^*

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Sure. Maybe EPA-estimated ratings aren’t your idea of a good time. But these ones might make you crack a smile.

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Technology

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Features that just make sense.

Get the goods at a glance. The available 13.2" center display has SYNC^® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition.²⁷ You can also see outside your SUV when moving under 6 MPH with an available 360-Degree Camera.

Use the wireless charging pad^* or plug into the USB ports. You can also access some of your favorite apps wirelessly with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto^™ compatibility.

Ford Co-Pilot360^® Technology^* has features like available Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering Assist, and BLIS^® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert.

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Specs

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2026 Ford Escape® Plug-In Hybrid model dimensions

2026 Ford Escape® Active® model dimensions

2026 Ford Escape® ST-Line model dimensions

2026 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select model dimensions

2026 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite model dimensions

2026 Ford Escape® Platinum™ model dimensions

Engine: 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 plug-in hybrid
Horsepower: 210 total system horsepower
Fuel Economy: 101 combine MPGe^*
Front-Row Leg Room: 42.4" maximum
Second-Row Leg Room: 38.9" maximum
Cargo Space: 60.8 cu ft maximum^**
Towing Capacity: 1,500 lbs^†

Engine

1.5L EcoBoost® with Auto Start-Stop Technology

Horsepower

180 @ 6,000 RPM⁶⁸

Fuel Economy

EPA-est. rating 27 city / 34 hwy / 30 comb MPG^* (FWD 1.5L EcoBoost)

EPA-est. rating 26 city / 32 hwy / 28 comb MPG^** (AWD 1.5L EcoBoost)

Front-Row Legroom

42.4" maximum

Second-Row Legroom

40.7" maximum

Cargo Space

65.4 cu ft maximum^†

Towing Capacity

2,000 lbs.^††

Engine

1.5L EcoBoost^® with Auto Start-Stop Technology

Horsepower

180 @ 6,000 RPM⁶⁸

Fuel Economy

EPA-est. rating 27 city / 34 hwy / 30 comb MPG^* (FWD 1.5L EcoBoost)

EPA-est. rating 26 city / 32 hwy / 28 comb MPG^** (AWD 1.5L EcoBoost)

Front-Row Legroom

42.4" maximum (1.5L EcoBoost)

Second-Row Legroom

40.7" maximum (1.5L EcoBoost)

Cargo Space

65.4 cu ft maximum^† (1.5L EcoBoost)

Towing Capacity

2,000 lbs.^†† (1.5L EcoBoost)

Engine

2.0L EcoBoost^® with Auto Start-Stop Technology 

Available 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 hybrid

Horsepower

250 @ 5,500 RPM⁶⁸ (2.0L EcoBoost)

Fuel Economy

EPA-est. rating 23 city/31 hwy/26 comb MPG^* (AWD 2.0L EcoBoost) 
EPA-est. rating 42 city/36 hwy/39 comb MPG^** (AWD 2.5L Hybrid)

Front-Row Leg Room

42.4" maximim (2.0L EcoBoost)

Second-Row Leg Room

40.7" maximum (2.0L EcoBoost)

Cargo Space

65.4 cu ft maximum^† (2.0L EcoBoost)

Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs^†† (2.0L EcoBoost)

Engine

2.0L EcoBoost^® with Auto Start-Stop Technology

Available 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 hybrid

Horsepower

250 @ 5,500 RPM⁶⁸

Fuel Economy

EPA-est. rating 23 city/31 hwy/26 comb MPG^* (AWD 2.0L EcoBoost) 
EPA-est. rating 42 city/36 hwy/39 comb MPG^** (AWD 2.5L Hybrid)

Front Row Leg Room

42.4" maximum (2.0L EcoBoost)

Second Row Leg Room

40.7" maximum (2.0L EcoBoost)

Cargo Space

65.4 cu ft maximum^† (2.0L EcoBoost)

Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs^†† (2.0L EcoBoost)

Engine

2.0L EcoBoost^® with Auto Start-Stop Technology

Available 2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 hybrid

Horsepower

250 @ 5,500 RPM⁶⁸ (2.0L EcoBoost)

Fuel Economy

EPA-est. rating 23 city/31 hwy/26 comb MPG^* (AWD 2.0L EcoBoost) 

EPA-est. rating 42 city/36 hwy/39 comb MPG^** (AWD 2.5L Hybrid)

Front-Row Leg Room

42.4" maximum (2.0L EcoBoost)

Second-Row Leg Room

40.7" maximum (2.0L EcoBoost)

Cargo Space

65.4 cu ft maximum^† (2.0L EcoBoost)

Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs^†† (2.0L EcoBoost)

Owner Benefits

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Your dealer will pick up your vehicle, service it, and return it to you. It’s complimentary.^*
Ford technicians will come to you to do your next routine maintenance or light repair right in your driveway or at your office. It’s complimentary.^*
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What is the cargo space for the 2026 Ford Escape^®?

EcoBoost^® models have 65.4 cu ft. 2.5L hybrid models and the Plug-In Hybrid model have 60.8 cu ft.^*

What are the dimensions for the 2026 Ford Escape?

The Ford Escape dimensions are as follows:

Length: 180.1"

Overall width with mirrors: 85.6"

Overall width without mirrors: 74.1"

Height: EcoBoost models are 66.0"; hybrid/PHEV models are 66.1"

Wheelbase: 106.7"

Cargo capacity: EcoBoost models have 37.5 cu ft behind the second row; Hybrid/PHEV have 34.4 cu ft behind the second row

Maximum cargo capacity: EcoBoost models have 65.4 cu ft behind the first row; Hybrid/PHEV have 60.8 cu ft behind the first row

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Ford Escape?

Ford Escape delivers an impressive towing capacity of up to 3,500 lbs. when equipped with the available Class II Trailer Tow Package and 2.0L EcoBoost engine.^* Other engine configurations deliver anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 lbs. of towing power.

What engines are available for the 2026 Ford Escape?

There are three engines and four powertrains available on the 2026 Ford Escape: 2.5L I-4 Hybrid, 2.5L I-4 Plug-In Hybrid, 2.0L EcoBoost^®, and 1.5L EcoBoost.

Does the 2026 Ford Escape offer AWD?

Yes, the 2026 Ford Escape offers available All-Wheel Drive.

Vehicle Highlights
Max Seating Capacity	5
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive or available All-Wheel Drive With AWD Disconnect (not available on Plug-in Hybrid)
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic (1.5 and 2.0L EcoBoost) / eCVT (Hybrid/PHEV)
Wheelbase	106.7"
Maximum Towing Capacity	3,500 lbs. with available 2.0L EcoBoost and Class II Trailer Tow Package
Wheels Available	17" Shadow Silver-painted Aluminum - Standard on Active model
	18" Rock Metallic painted Aluminum - Standard on ST-Line and ST-Line Select models
	19" Machined-face Ebony-painted Aluminum - Optional on ST-Line Select and Standard on ST-Line Elite models
	19" Ebony-painted Aluminum -Optional on ST-Line Elite model
	19" Ebony-painted Machined-face Aluminum - Standard on Platinum model
	18" Machined-face Magnetic Aluminum with Painted Pockets- Standard on Plug-in Hybrid models
Warranty	Bumper to Bumper: 3 years / 36,000 miles
	Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles
	Safety Restraint System: 5 years / 60,000 miles
	Corrosion (Perforation only): 5 years / Unlimited miles
	Roadside Assistance Program: 5 years / 60,000 miles
	Hybrid Component Warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles

Exterior Dimensions
Drive system	Front-Wheel Drive or Available All-Wheel Drive With AWD Disconnect
Wheelbase (in.)	106.7
Length (in.)	180.1
Vehicle height (without options) (in.)	66.0
Vehicle height (without options, Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid) (in.)	66.1
Vehicle width with mirrors (in.)	85.6
Vehicle width without mirrors (in.)	74.1
Vehicle width with mirrors folded (in.)	78.7
Track, front (in.)	62.4
Track, rear (in.)	61.8

Interior Dimensions
Head room (without options) (in.)
First row	40.0
Second row	39.3
Leg room (in.)
First row (maximum)	42.4
Second row	40.7
Second row (Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid)	38.9
Hip room (in.)
First row	55.2
Second row	53.3
Shoulder room (in.)
First row	57.6
Second row	56.0

Capacities: Passengers, Luggage, Fuel
Seating capacity	5
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) (1.5L/2.0L)	104
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) (Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid)	102.2
Behind First row (1.5L/2.0L)	65.4
Behind First row (Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid)	60.8
Behind Second row (maximum) (1.5L/2.0L)	37.5
Behind Second row (maximum) (Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid)	34.4
Fuel capacity (gal.) 1.5L EcoBoost (FWD/AWD)	14.8/15.7
Fuel capacity (gal.) 2.0L EcoBoost	15.7
Fuel capacity (gal.) 2.5L Hybrid	14.3
Fuel capacity (gal.) 2.5L Plug-in Hybrid	11.1

Estimated base curb weights (lbs.)	Base MY26
2.5L i-VCT Hybrid AWD - ST-Line Select	3,670
2.5L i-VCT Plug-in Hybrid FWD	3,880
1.5L EcoBoost® FWD - Active	3,273
1.5L EcoBoost® AWD - Active	3,420
2.0L EcoBoost® AWD - ST-Line Select	3,505

Engine Specifications
	2.5L hybrid	2.5L plug-in hybrid	1.5L EcoBoost®	2.0L EcoBoost®
Engine type	2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Hybrid	2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Plug-In Hybrid	1.5L Ti-VCT GTDI I-3	2.0L Ti-VCT GTDI I-4
Drive type	AWD with AWD Disconnect	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)	Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) or optional AWD with AWD Disconnect	AWD with AWD Disconnect
Exhaust	Dual-Chrome Exhaust Tips	Dual-Chrome Exhaust Tips	Dual-Chrome Exhaust Tips	Dual-Chrome Exhaust Tips
Transmission type	eCVT	eCVT	8-speed Automatic Transmission	8-speed Automatic Transmission
Horsepower (SAE net@rpm)	163 @ 6,250 rpm**	163 @ 6,250 rpm**	180 @ 6,000 rpm*	250 @ 5,500 rpm*
Torque (lb.-ft.@rpm)	155 @ 4500 rpm**	155 @ 4500 rpm**	199 @ 3,000 rpm*	280 @ 3,000 rpm*
Total System Horsepower (Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid)	192**	210**	-	-
Compression ratio	13.0:1	13.0:1	11.0:1	10.8:1
Valve lifters	Direct acting mechanical bucket	Direct acting mechanical bucket	Direct acting mechanical bucket	Roller finger follower
Engine block material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Cylinder head material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Induction system	Naturally aspirated	Naturally aspirated	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel delivery	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection	Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection	Direct injection	Direct injection and port fuel injection
Fuel (minimum)	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded (Premium recommended)
*Horsepower and torque ratings based on premium fuel per SAE J1349 standard. Your results may vary.
** Calculated via combined performance of the engine and electric motor(s) with peak battery power. The calculations utilize SAE J1349® engine results and Ford electric motor dyno testing. Your results may vary.

Chassis Specifications
Front suspension	Independent MacPherson strut-type with stabilizer bar, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks
Rear suspension	Independent double lateral link semi-trailing arms with stabilizer bar, progressive-rate springs and hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks
Traction assist	AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
Brakes	Power 4-wheel disc with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Steering	Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)

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Pull up to 3,500 lbs With EcoBoost^®

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