2025 Ford Escape Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs
Ford Escape
Key Features
- Starting at $27,995 MSRP*
- Choice of a standard 1.5L EcoBoost® engine with 181 horsepower or an optional 2.0L EcoBoost® engine with 250 horsepower
- Standard 27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined MPG**
- Available Intelligent AWD
- Standard SYNC® 4 technology with 8-inch touchscreen, or available 13.2-inch touchscreen
- Optional Panoramic Vista Roof®
- Standard FordPass Connect™ with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® Hotspot
- Four Selectable Drive Modes with available 12.3-inch instrument cluster
About the Ford Escape
An outstanding choice for individuals looking to get out and explore, the versatile Ford Escape delivers the style and technology you need to make long-lasting memories. Great for carrying all of your gear and essential items, the Escape features a massive 60.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity made possible by standard 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks. When it comes to performance, drivers have their choice of two capable engines – a 1.5L or a 2.0L EcoBoost® engine, optimized for greater fuel economy or greater horsepower and torque respectively. Optional Intelligent AWD allows you to drive with enhanced confidence when the weather conditions take a turn for the worse. Helping to boost fuel economy is the Auto Start-Stop Technology feature that helps you save time and money at the pump. Upscale amenities available inside the cabin of the Escape include a Bang & Olufsen 10-speaker Sound System and luxurious leather upholstery. Standard Ford Co-Pilot360 Technology works with you to help avoid accidents on the road and get you safely to your destination.
What the Critics Say
“With high stakes in dealer showrooms and an onslaught of fresh competition from Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen, among many others, Ford pulled out the stops to create a pleasantly rounded fourth-generation Escape that brings enough smart features and model configurations to satisfy a variety of buyers.” — Car and Driver
“The Ford Escape is more competitive after its latest refresh. Updated sheet metal gives the exterior a more distinctive and expressive design, and an updated entertainment interface keeps Ford’s compact SUV competitive in its class. – Edmunds
Ford Escape Features
Capable Performance
Driving a Ford Escape makes it possible to get the most out of your weekend plans thanks to its proven performance capabilities. Included as standard is a proven 1.5L EcoBoost® engine that produces a balanced 181 horsepower. Step up to the ST-Line Select, Platinum, or ST-Line Elite models to receive a more muscular 2.0L EcoBoost® with 250 horsepower for a perfect blend of power and efficiency. Regardless of engine choice, you’ll also receive an advanced 8-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission and Auto Stop-Start Technology to help boost fuel efficiency. Regardless of how slippery the roads are, you’ll always stay confident and in control thanks to the available Intelligent AWD system offered on the Escape. When properly equipped, you’ll also have the ability to tow up to 3,500 pounds thanks to the optional Towing Package found on the Ford Escape.
Superior Technology
Once you get behind the wheel of a Ford Escape, you’ll immediately appreciate the upscale look and feel of the interior. Featuring voice-activated technology, standard SYNC® 4 makes it easy to access all of your favorite apps and media via a standard 8-inch color touchscreen or an optional 13.2-inch touchscreen display. You can also interact with your Escape remotely using standard FordPass Connect™ with Wi-Fi® Hotspot connectivity to find parking, get important vehicle information, and even check fuel prices. Keeping your eyes focused safely on the road ahead is made simple thanks to the available Head-Up display. Helping you personalize your drive experience, the Ford Escape also comes standard with four individual drive modes that can adjust to the current road conditions.
Luxurious Interior
Comfort and ergonomics are two key points of emphasis inside the versatile Ford Escape. A rotary gear shift frees up extra space between seats in the center console for easier access to essential controls. Standard second-row 60/40 split-fold-down seats add additional cargo space and feature a unique sliding feature that provides more second-row legroom. Thanks to available Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate technology, you’ll no longer need to hunt for your keys when your hands are full. This feature allows you to open your trunk without setting down a heavy bag of groceries by just hovering your foot under the rear bumper. Once you’re seated comfortably inside, you can enjoy premium sound quality through the 10 speakers and subwoofer of an available Band & Olufsen® Sound System for a truly enhanced listening experience. An available Panoramic Vista Roof® allows you and your passengers to enjoy uninhibited views of the night sky.
Trims & Specs
Active
- Starting at $27,995 MSRP*
- 1.5L EcoBoost® Engine Auto Start-Stop Technology
- Ford Co-Pilot 360 technology
- FordPass Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
- SiriusXM with 360L
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
ST-Line
- Starting at $28,990 MSRP*
- 18-inch Rock Metallic painted aluminum wheels
- Sport handling suspension/tuning on AWD models
- Aluminum SVT foot pedal
- Sport contour bucket seats
- Painted front and rear bumpers
ST-Line Select
- Starting at $32,230 MSRP*
- Standard 2.0L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology, producing 250 horsepower
- Available 19-inch machine-face Ebony-painted aluminum wheels
- LED fog lamps
- All-Wheel Drive with Sport Handling Suspension/Tuning
- Unique ST-Line badging
Platinum
- Starting at $35,545 MSRP*
- 19-inch machine-face Dark Tarnish-painted aluminum wheels
- 12.3-inch digital productivity screen
- Ambient lighting with floor lights
- Heated steering wheel
- Black roof-rack rails
ST-Line Elite
- Starting at $36,540 MSRP*
- 19-inch machine-face Ebony-painted aluminum wheels
- Unique interior accents
- Front rain-sensing wipers
- Wireless charging pad
- Ford Co-Pilot 360 Assist 2.0
*Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan.
**EPA estimated city/highway mpg based on base engine/transmission configuration. Actual mileage will vary.