Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2025 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2024 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2023 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2022 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2021 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2020 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.59 | 9.05 |
| 2019 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.71 | 10.23 |
| 2018 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.23 |
| 2017 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.23 |
| 2016 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 10.23 |
| 2015 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 11.2 | 8.4 | 10.23 |
| 2014 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.8 |
| 2013 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.11 | 9.8 |
| 2012 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
| 2011 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13.07 | 10.23 | 11.76 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.0 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: ST Line Elite | ST Line Elite | — |
| 2024 | Trim: ST Line Elite | ST Line Elite | — |
| 2023 | Trim: ST Line Select | ST Line Select | — |
| 2022 | Trim: SEL | SEL | — |
| 2021 | Trim: SE PHEV | SE PHEV | — |
| 2020 | Trim: Titanium | Titanium | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $28,000, Trim: Titanium | Titanium | $28,000 |
| 2018 | Base price: $28,100, Trim: Titanium | Titanium | $28,100 |
| 2017 | Base price: $25,250, Trim: Titanium | Titanium | $25,250 |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.7, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.7 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Optional | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 971 | 34.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 971 | 34.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | forwardCollisionWarning | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Ford Escape SUV AWD | — | — |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | — |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | optional |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | — |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | — |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Ford Escape SUV AWD | optional | — |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Ford Escape SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Ford Escape SUV AWD | optional | — |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Ford Escape SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Ford Escape SUV FWD | optional | — |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Ford Escape SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Ford Escape SUV AWD | — | — |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Ford Escape SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Ford Escape SUV FWD | — | — |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x2 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x2 | — | — |
| 2013 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | — | — |
| 2012 | Overall rating: 3, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 3, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2012 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2012 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | — | — |
| 2011 | Overall rating: 3, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 3, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2011 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2011 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Ford Escape is a reliable crossover with an excellent public reliability rating.
2025
The 2025 Ford Escape presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of critical recalls, particularly those concerning the airbag system and engine cylinder heads, before purchase.
2024
Approach the 2024 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by persistent issues with its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electrical components.
2023
Approach the 2023 Ford Escape with caution; its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant concerns regarding engine fire risk stemming from fuel leaks and overheating.
2022
Approach the 2022 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant concerns with the **fuel system**, which has been linked to engine fire risks.
2021
Approach with caution: **door weld failures** are a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2020
Approach the 2020 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant structural concerns with the driver's door.
2019
The 2019 Ford Escape presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine and powertrain concerns.
2018
Approach the 2018 Ford Escape with caution due to a significant and persistent engine coolant intrusion issue that can lead to catastrophic engine failure.
2017
Approach the 2017 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant engine and powertrain concerns, particularly coolant intrusion.
2016
Approach the 2016 Ford Escape with caution.
2015
Approach the 2015 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by a significant risk of sudden loss of power steering, a critical safety concern.
2014
Approach the 2014 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant engine overheating and fire concerns.
2013
Approach the 2013 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant engine overheating and fire risk concerns.
2012
Approach the 2012 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant issues within the **fuel/propulsion system** and **steering**, demanding thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2011
Approach the 2011 Ford Escape with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant safety concerns related to sudden power loss and critical system failures, compounded by a high volume of early-life complaints and multiple recalls.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford Escape?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Escape reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Ford Escape is a reliable crossover with an excellent public reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Ford Escape reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford Escape. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 ford escape is a reliable crossover with an excellent public reliability rating. and the 2026 ford escape offers strong value for used-car buyers, particularly given its excellent reliability rating and practical features. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford Escape?
Across Carfocal's published Escape guides, recurring problem areas include Rear Seat Belt Retractor, Electrical System, and Engine. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Rear Seat Belt Retractor, Electrical System, and Engine.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints