Ford Escape Hybrid

Name: Ford Escape Hybrid
Brand: Ford
SKU: Ford Escape Hybrid

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2020 Model Redesign Year

The all-wheel-drive hybrid version of the Escape got an impressive 34 mpg overall in our tests, and can propel itself on electric power alone at low speeds and during coasting. Like the regular Escape, the hybrid's ride has an underlying firmness but is steady and composed. Handling is nimble and secure. Recent changes brought an optional 13.2-inch infotainment screen with touch-based climate controls. But severe lag plagues every aspect of the touchscreen, which houses everything from audio to climate controls, creating a frustrating experience. The firm front seats are flat and don't provide much support, but the rear seat is quite roomy when set to the rearmost position.

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2026 Ford Escape Hybrid

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$30,350 - $37,210

Destination Charge: $1495

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Base MSRP Range

$30,350 - $37,210

Destination Charge: $1495

2026 Ford Escape Hybrid

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2020-Present

2020 Model Redesign Year

The Escape Hybrid gets an impressive 34 mpg overall in our tests, and doesn't suffer from the persistent--and annoying--engine vibration that we experienced with models equipped with the standard 1.5-liter three-cylinder. It is available in both front and all-wheel drive configurations. There's also a front-wheel-drive only plug-in hybrid model with a 37-mile electric range available. The Escape's ride has an underlying firmness but is steady and composed. Handling is nimble and secure, but the brake pedal is oversensitive. Controls, including the rotary gear selector, are easy to use.

The firm front seats are flat and don't provide much support, but the rear seat is quite roomy when set to the rearmost position. All Escape Hybrids come standard with FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW. 2026 is the last production year for the Escape Hybrid.

2025 Ford Escape Hybrid

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2008-2019

2008 Model Redesign Year

The Escape has a roomy interior, spacious rear seat, and good cargo space. Fit and finish is unimpressive and the car is noisy. The V6 provides strong acceleration and 19 mpg overall. The four-cylinder provides adequate acceleration and 21 mpg overall. Both engines are loud. Braking performance is improved.

The hybrid drivetrain works well but the ride is unsettled and handling is imprecise. It gets impressive fuel economy. 2009 hybrids got a more powerful 177-hp, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. ESC is standard.

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2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

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$3,000 - $4,050

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2005-2007

2005 Model Redesign Year

The Escape Hybrid blends the virtues of the conventional Escape with a fuel-saving hybrid drivetrain. This small SUV can crawl along at urban speeds solely on electric power. The gas engine kicks in quickly and can be very noisy when accelerating. Combined, the gas engine and electric motor produce 155 hp. The continuously variable transmission causes the engine to rev high when cruising. The Escape hybrid is relatively agile, but the electric steering is less precise and lacks the feedback of the conventional model.

Fuel economy is 26 mpg overall, 8 mpg better than the Escape V6.