FORD ESCAPE
2001–2026 · 265 trims available
At a Glance
ESCAPE OVERVIEW
Year Range
2001–2026
Total Configurations
265
Best MyCar Score
80.5 / 100
Price Range (Used)
$18,185–$40,500
Trim Levels
2026 CONFIGURATIONS
Showing 2026 trims. Select a year above for full details.
Trim Guide
UNDERSTANDING ESCAPE TRIMS
Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.
| Trim | Body | Avg MPG | Avg HP | Avg MSRP | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLS Value | SUV | 22 | 127 | $19,225 | 66 |
| XLS Sport | SUV | 22 | 127 | $20,050 | 65 |
| XLS | SUV | 22 | 159 | $20,885 | 68 |
| XLS Choice | SUV | 19 | 201 | $21,043 | 66 |
| XLS Popular | SUV | 19 | 201 | $21,113 | 66 |
| XLT Popular | SUV | 19 | 201 | $22,310 | 66 |
| XLT Choice | SUV | 19 | 201 | $22,805 | 65 |
| XLT Popular 2 | SUV | 19 | 201 | $23,298 | 66 |
| XLT | SUV | 21 | 178 | $23,903 | 67 |
| XLT Premium | SUV | 19 | 201 | $24,256 | 65 |
| XLT Sport | SUV | 19 | 200 | $24,787 | 66 |
| S | SUV | 27 | 174 | $24,807 | 68 |
| XLT Midnight | SUV | 19 | 201 | $25,155 | 64 |
| Limited | SUV | 20 | 193 | $26,132 | 67 |
| SE | SUV | 26 | 178 | $26,964 | 68 |
| HEV | SUV | 28 | 155 | $27,643 | 69 |
| Base Fleet | SUV | 29 | 180 | $28,750 | 69 |
| Base | SUV | 29 | 180 | $28,750 | 68 |
| SE Sport | SUV | 41 | 198 | $29,015 | 67 |
| SE Hybrid | SUV | 41 | 165 | $29,645 | 69 |
| SEL | SUV | 27 | 193 | $30,500 | 66 |
| Active | SUV | 29 | 180 | $30,531 | 69 |
| Hybrid | SUV | 31 | 177 | $31,445 | 68 |
| ST-Line | SUV | 32 | 183 | $31,889 | 69 |
| SEL Hybrid | SUV | 41 | 165 | $32,126 | 68 |
| Active Fleet | SUV | 39 | 192 | $32,280 | 69 |
| Titanium | SUV | 27 | 211 | $32,461 | 67 |
| Hybrid Limited | SUV | 31 | 177 | $33,955 | 67 |
| ST-Line Select | SUV | 33 | 221 | $34,306 | 70 |
| Titanium Hybrid | SUV | 41 | 165 | $34,948 | 66 |
| Platinum | SUV | 34 | 213 | $37,144 | 69 |
| ST-Line Elite | SUV | 33 | 221 | $38,375 | 68 |
| Plug-In Hybrid | SUV | 40 | 210 | $38,700 | 69 |
| ST Line | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| PHEV | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
| Base | SUV | N/A | N/A | N/A | 73 |
Specs Summary
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A ESCAPE
| Spec | Entry Level | Top Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $18,185 | $40,500 |
| MPG (combined) | 17 combined | 41 combined |
| Horsepower | 127 HP | 250 HP |
| Seating | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Body Types | SUV | SUV |
Year-by-Year Analysis
BEST & WORST YEARS
Best Year
2017
Average MyCar Score: 76.4 · 3 avg recalls
Years to Watch
2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Lower scores or higher recall counts. Research these years carefully before buying.
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