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2026 Ford Escape Platinum

SUV · 192–250 hp · 26–39 mpg combined

Sticker from

$36,215Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$38,705Median across 16 listings

Above sticker

$2,490The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

192–250 hp26–39 mpg combinedAWD

Good

EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined
3,500-lb max towing
Standard adaptive cruise control
13.2-inch infotainment display

Watch for

Premium Technology Package: $1,910
Panoramic Vista Roof: $1,595

The 2026 Ford Escape Platinum offers all-wheel drive with a choice of hybrid or turbocharged power. Its MSRP ranges from $36,215 to $37,940. The 192-hp hybrid uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and electrically variable-speed automatic, returning an EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined and towing 1,500 lbs. The 250-hp version combines a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic, delivering an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined and towing 3,500 lbs.

The cabin seats 5 and provides 34.4 to 37.5 cu ft of cargo space. Standard equipment includes a 13.2-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone front climate control. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors are also standard.

The Premium Technology Package is $1,910, while the Panoramic Vista Roof is $1,595. Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Two NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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Market

Dealers are asking $2,490 over sticker.

That is the median across 16 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 200 days.

Sticker$36,215

Dealers ask$38,705

+$2,490

16 listings200 days median on the lot

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25 factory options, from $45 to $1,910.

Premium Technology Package$1,910

Panoramic Vista Roof$1,595

Decal Option up to 55 Sq. Ft. (Fleet)$900

Decal Option up to 40 Sq. Ft. (Fleet)$750

Decal Option up to 25 Sq. Ft. (Fleet)$600

Class II Trailer Tow Package$495

SecuriCode Illuminated Door Entry Keypad$455

Decal Option up to 18 Sq. Ft. (Fleet)$450

Black Roof-Rail Crossbars$420

Locking Center Console Vault$410

Decal Option up to 12 Sq. Ft. (Fleet)$375

Steel Mini Spare Wheel$345

Decal Option up to 8 Sq. Ft. (Fleet)$325

Splash Guards$230

Front and Rear Floor Liners$200

Engine Block Heater$190

Easy Access Cargo Shade$135

Cargo Organizer - Soft-Sided Large Folding w/Logo$125

Cargo Area Protector (VP)$100

Wheel-Locking Exposed Lug Nuts$90

Roadside Assistance Kit$80

First Aid Kit$60

Daytime Running Lamps (Fleet)$45

Front License Plate Bracket$0

Equipment Group 601A$0

Which Escape is right for you?

Six trims, $30,350 to $37,210. Tap one to open it.

$30,350−$5,865Active180 hp $31,195−$5,020ST-Line180 hp $33,890−$2,325ST-Line Select250 hp $35,400−$815Plug-In Hybrid210 hp $36,215This trimPlatinum192 hp $37,210+$995ST-Line Elite250 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $2,695, from ST-Line to ST-Line Select.

The numbers.

Two configurations: all-wheel drive, electrically variable automatic or 8-speed automatic.

192–250hp2.5L four-cylinder hybrid / 2.0L four-cylinder turbo

280lb-ftTorque

26–39mpgCombined · 23–42 city · 31–36 highway

AWDelectrically variable-speed automatic / 8-speed automatic

5Seats

34.4–37.5 cu ftCargo volume

1,500–3,500 lbsMax towing

119 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

Ebony
Space Gray

Both leatherette.

6 factory paints

Space Silver Metallic
Carbonized Gray Metallic
Vapor Blue Metallic
Agate Black Metallic
Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Star White Metallic Tri-Coat

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Escape. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

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