2026 Ford Escape

The Edmunds experts tested the 2026 Escape both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2026 Escape gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the Escape ranges from 34.4 to 37.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Ford Escape. Learn more

To determine whether the Ford Escape is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Escape. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Escape's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2026 Ford Escape is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2026 Escape gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2026 Escape is a good car for you. Learn more

The least-expensive 2026 Ford Escape is the 2026 Ford Escape Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $30,050.

Other versions include:

• Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $30,050
• ST-Line 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $30,895
• Active 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $31,450
• ST-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $32,295
• ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $33,590
• ST-Line Select 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $34,715
• Plug-In Hybrid 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid EVT) which starts at $35,400
• Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $35,915
• ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid EVT) which starts at $36,910
• Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $37,640
• ST-Line Elite 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $38,635

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If you're interested in the Ford Escape, the next question is, which Escape model is right for you? Escape variants include Active 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A), ST-Line 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A), Active 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A), and ST-Line 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A). For a full list of Escape models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more