2026 Ford

Escape AWD HEV

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Ford Escape: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 42 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $1,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 225 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,519 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 4 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Automatic emergency brakingPart of Ford Co-Pilot360.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25%
ENGINE25%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
SERVICE BRAKES13%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
VISIBILITY/WIPER13%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 8 total.

Ford Escape: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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