What You Can Expect From the 2026 Ford Escape

Performance

A lot of SUV nameplates preach performance versatility, but the Ford Escape lives it. There's a lot to love about the Escape, but with the capability of producing 180 horsepower, the Gasoline, turbocharged inline‑3 engine is arguably its most impressive feature. The Escape is also pleasantly sure-footed, a quality made possible by a number of drivetrain setups. Learn more about what the Escape has to offer performance-wise here:

• • 1.5L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
• • 8‑speed automatic transmission
• • Front-Wheel Drive⁠

Technology

Advanced in-vehicle systems are a thing of the now and the future, and the new Ford Escape is poised to be a timeless SUV. The Escape is no slouch on other media, either — there's plenty of charging and connectivity to go around. Take a look at this list for other technology options that might interest you:

• • Lane‑Keeping System (includes Lane‑Keeping Assist, Lane‑Keeping Alert, Driver Alert)
• • Pre‑Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• • BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Rear Cross‑Traffic Braking

Design

Bold looks are becoming a rule of thumb for Ford, and so is in-cabin utility. All of your personal effects — or however much of them you can fit into 65 cu ft — are accounted for in the Escape. This layout will have you wondering how you ever got around without the Escape. Consider these other design features available for this model:

• • 17” Shadow Silver-painted Aluminum Wheels
• • Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
• • 8” Center Display