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2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite

SUV · 192–250 hp · 26–39 mpg combined

Sticker from

$37,210Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$36,995Median across 12 listings

Below sticker

$215The MSRP, minus the median

Overview.

At a glance

192–250 hp26–39 mpg combinedAWD

Good

EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined
3,500-lb max towing
13.2-inch infotainment display
Standard all-wheel drive

Watch for

Hybrid limited to 192 hp
Panoramic roof costs $1,595

The 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite offers two all-wheel-drive powertrains. The 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder produces 250 hp, uses an 8-speed automatic transmission and has 3,500-lb maximum towing. The gas/electric hybrid combines a 2.5L 4-cylinder with an electrically variable-speed automatic, producing 192 hp and providing an EPA-estimated 39 mpg combined. Its maximum towing is 1,500 lbs. MSRP runs from $37,210 to $38,935.

Both versions seat 5 and provide 34.4 cu ft of cargo capacity. Standard cabin features include a 13.2-inch infotainment display, Wireless Android Auto/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, a rearview camera and rear parking sensors are also standard. Factory coverage includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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Market

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That is the median across 12 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 56 days.

Sticker$37,210

Dealers ask$36,995

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25 factory options, from $45 to $1,595.

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

19" Ebony-Painted Aluminum Wheels$195

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

Equipment Group 501A$0

Front License Plate Bracket$0

Which Escape is right for you?

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

$30,350−$6,860Active180 hp $31,195−$6,015ST-Line180 hp $33,890−$3,320ST-Line Select250 hp $35,400−$1,810Plug-In Hybrid210 hp $36,215−$995Platinum250 hp $37,210This trimST-Line Elite192 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, 8-speed automatic or electrically variable automatic.

192–250hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo / 2.5L four-cylinder hybrid

280lb-ftTorque

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

AWD8-speed automatic / electrically variable-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 with Red Stitching
Ebony with Red Stitching

Vinyl/cloth or leatherette.

6 factory paints

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

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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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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