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2026 Ford Escape: Performance & Driving

Source-governed model-year information. Equipment can vary by trim and exact configuration.

Performance

published performance-related specifications for 2026 Ford Escape include Active 180 hp 199 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic, Active 180 hp 199 lb-ft FWD 8-speed automatic, Platinum 250 hp 280 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic, Platinum 163 hp 155 lb-ft AWD ecvt, Plug-in Hybrid 163 hp 155 lb-ft FWD ecvt, and ST-Line 180 hp 199 lb-ft AWD 8-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.

The governed output figures to compare are Active ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 180 hp 199 lb-ft, Active ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 180 hp 199 lb-ft, Platinum ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 250 hp 280 lb-ft, Platinum HEV AWD ecvt 163 hp 155 lb-ft, Plug-in Hybrid PHEV FWD ecvt 163 hp 155 lb-ft, and ST-Line ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 180 hp 199 lb-ft. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2026 Ford Escape version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.

Documented details

  • Active ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 180 hp 199 lb-ft
  • Active ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 180 hp 199 lb-ft
  • Platinum ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 250 hp 280 lb-ft
  • Platinum HEV AWD ecvt 163 hp 155 lb-ft
  • Plug-in Hybrid PHEV FWD ecvt 163 hp 155 lb-ft
  • ST-Line ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 180 hp 199 lb-ft
  • ST-Line ICE FWD 8-speed automatic 180 hp 199 lb-ft
  • ST-Line Elite ICE AWD 8-speed automatic 250 hp 280 lb-ft

Questions about Performance & Driving

What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2026 Ford Escape?

The documented engine output by version is Active: 180 hp, 199 lb-ft, Platinum: 250 hp, 280 lb-ft, Platinum: 163 hp, 155 lb-ft, Plug-in Hybrid: 163 hp, 155 lb-ft, and ST-Line: 180 hp, 199 lb-ft. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.

Vehicle specifications, pricing and equipment may vary by trim, configuration, market and time. Verify the exact vehicle before purchase.