New 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid ST-Line Select

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

• Reliability (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  Ford's hybrid systems have generally proven reliable in recent years. While long-term data for the specific 2026 model is unavailable, the underlying technology is mature and should offer good dependability.
• Maintenance (3)
  3 out of 5 stars
  Hybrid systems can sometimes incur slightly higher maintenance costs than their purely gasoline counterparts, particularly for battery-related components down the line. However, routine maintenance should be comparable to other modern vehicles.
• Technology (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The SYNC 4 infotainment system is intuitive and responsive, with a large touchscreen that's easy to navigate. Standard features like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are a huge plus. Advanced driver-assistance systems are comprehensive.
• Comfort (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The ride is generally smooth and well-damped, absorbing most road imperfections effectively. Seat comfort is good for daily commutes, though longer journeys might reveal minor lumbar support preferences for some drivers.
• Dynamics (4)
  4 out of 5 stars
  The ST-Line Select offers a surprisingly engaging driving experience for a hybrid SUV, with responsive steering and a capable powertrain. While not a true performance machine, it strikes a good balance between efficiency and spirited driving.

• Comfort & Seating:

  • Heated Seats
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Power Seats

• Convenience:

  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Remote Start

• Entertainment:

  • Bluetooth
  • Satellite Radio

• Exterior:

  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Windows

• Safety:

  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Autonomous Braking
  • Backup Camera
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Lane Keeping Assistance
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

• Technology:

  • Android Auto

• Air Conditioning

  • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
  • Front air conditioning zones: dual
  • Rear vents: second row
  • Air filtration

• Airbags

  • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
  • Side airbags: front
  • Knee airbags: driver
  • Front airbags: dual
  • Side curtain airbags: front
  • Side curtain airbags: rear

• Audio System

  • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
  • Radio: touch screen display
  • Internet radio app: Pandora
  • Antenna type: diversity
  • Antenna type: mast
  • Watts: 80
  • Total speakers: 6
  • Radio: AM/FM
  • Radio data system
  • Speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input: USB
  • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
  • Satellite radio: SiriusXM

• Brakes

  • Rear brake type: disc
  • Emergency braking preparation
  • Front brake type: ventilated disc
  • Regenerative braking system
  • Braking assist
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • ABS: 4-wheel
  • Power brakes
  • Electronic parking brake: auto off
  • Cornering brake control

• Comfort Features

  • Steering wheel trim: leatherette
  • Floor mat material: carpet
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Interior accents: metallic-tone
  • Armrests: rear folding
  • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
  • Floor mats: rear
  • Floor mats: front
  • Floor material: carpet

• Convenience Features

  • Power outlet(s): USB front
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C front
  • Power outlet(s): USB rear
  • Power outlet(s): USB-C rear
  • Power outlet(s): USB cargo area
  • Cupholders: front
  • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
  • Power outlet(s): 12V cargo area
  • One-touch windows: 4
  • Reading lights: front
  • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
  • Cargo area light
  • Cruise control
  • Power windows: lockout button
  • Overhead console: front
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
  • Rearview mirror: manual day/night
  • Push-button start
  • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
  • Reading lights: rear
  • Power outlet(s): 12V front
  • Assist handle: passenger side
  • Assist handle: rear
  • Remote engine start
  • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
  • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
  • Storage: front seatback
  • Storage: sunglasses holder
  • Storage: door pockets
  • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
  • Cupholders: rear
  • Capless fuel filler system
  • Storage: accessory hook
  • Multi-function remote: trunk release

• Drivetrain

  • Drive mode selector
  • Axle ratio: 2.91
  • 4WD type: on demand

• Engine

  • Electric Motor HP: 118
  • Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88
  • EV battery capacity: 1.1 kWh
  • Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 163
  • Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 155
  • Electric Motor Torque: 170
  • Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4500
  • Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6250
  • Battery saver
  • Battery: maintenance-free
  • Electric motor battery type: lithium ion

• Exterior Features

  • Active grille shutters
  • Front bumper color: aluminum accents
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
  • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
  • Front bumper color: body-color
  • Mirror color: body-color
  • Door handle color: body-color
  • Rear spoiler: roofline
  • Rear spoiler color: body-color
  • Exhaust tip color: chrome
  • Grille color: black
  • Body side moldings: black
  • Fender lip moldings: black
  • Grille color: chrome accents
  • Exhaust: dual tip
  • Skid plate(s): rear
  • Window trim: black
  • Rear bumper color: black
  • Rocker panel color: black

• In Car Entertainment

  • Connected in-car apps: Google POIs
  • Connected in-car apps: Google search
  • Infotainment: SYNC
  • Connected in-car apps: app marketplace integration
  • Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto

• Instrumentation

  • Instrument cluster screen size: 8 in.
  • Clock
  • Gauge: tachometer
  • Compass
  • Digital odometer
  • External temperature display
  • Multi-function display
  • Fuel economy display: MPG
  • Fuel economy display: range
  • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
  • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
  • Trip odometer

• Lights

  • Daytime running lights: LED
  • Front fog lights: LED
  • Taillights: LED
  • Headlights: auto high beam dimmer
  • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
  • Headlights: LED
  • Headlights: wiper activated
  • Headlights: auto delay off
  • Headlights: auto on/off

• Mirrors

  • Side mirror adjustments: power
  • Side mirror adjustments: manual folding
  • Side mirrors: heated

• Roof

  • Roof rails: black

• Safety

  • Pedestrian safety sound generation
  • Rearview monitor: in dash
  • Cross traffic alert: rear
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Pre-collision warning system: audible warning
  • Pre-collision warning system: visual warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Automatic emergency braking: rear
  • Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection
  • Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian
  • Automatic emergency braking: front
  • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
  • Child safety door locks
  • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
  • Impact sensor: door unlock
  • Camera system: rearview
  • Blind spot safety: sensor/alert
  • Lane deviation sensors
  • Crumple zones: front

• Seatbelts

  • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
  • Seatbelt force limiters: front
  • Emergency locking retractors: rear
  • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
  • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
  • Front seatbelts: 3-point
  • Emergency locking retractors: front

• Seats

  • Upholstery accents: contrast stitching
  • Upholstery accents: cloth
  • Driver seat power adjustments: height
  • Passenger seat: heated
  • Driver seat: heated
  • Driver seat power adjustments: 8
  • Rear headrests: 3
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: 4
  • Rear seat folding: split
  • Front headrests: 2
  • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
  • Upholstery: vinyl
  • Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Rear headrests: adjustable
  • Rear seat folding: flat
  • Front headrests: adjustable
  • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
  • Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining
  • Front seat type: sport bucket
  • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Rear seat: sliding

• Security

  • Anti-theft system: alarm
  • Power door locks: anti-lockout
  • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
  • Power door locks: auto-locking

• Stability and Traction

  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Hill holder control
  • Roll stability control

• Steering

  • Steering ratio: 15.1

• Suspension

  • Front suspension classification: independent
  • Rear suspension classification: independent
  • Front struts: MacPherson
  • Rear suspension type: multi-link
  • Rear spring type: coil
  • Front spring type: coil
  • Front suspension type: lower control arms
  • Rear shock type: gas
  • Front shock type: gas
  • Front stabilizer bar: diameter 27 mm
  • Rear stabilizer bar: diameter 23 mm

• Telematics

  • Wi-Fi: hotspot
  • Smart device app function: vehicle location
  • Smart device app function: maintenance status
  • Smart device app function: lock operation
  • Smart device app compatibility: FordPass Connect
  • Smart device app function: engine start
  • Wireless data link: Bluetooth

• Tires and Rims

  • Spare tire size: temporary
  • Tire type: all season
  • Spare tire mount location: inside
  • Spare wheel type: steel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Wheels: painted aluminum alloy

• Towing and Hauling

  • Auxiliary transmission fluid cooler

• Windows

  • Rear wiper: intermittent
  • Liftgate window: fixed
  • Window defogger: rear
  • Front wipers: speed sensitive
  • Front wipers: variable intermittent
  • Power windows: safety reverse
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Solar-tinted glass
  • Rear wiper: with washer

• Seating:

  • Seating Rows:2
  • Standard Seating:5
  • Max Seating:5
  • Head Room (front):40in.
  • Leg Room (front):42.4in.
  • Shoulder Room (front):57.6in.
  • Hip Room (front):55.2in.
  • Head Room (rear):39.3in.
  • Leg Room (rear):38.9in.
  • Shoulder Room (rear):56in.
  • Hip Room (rear):53.3in.

• Measurements:

  • Length:181.2in.
  • Width:85.6in.
  • Height:66.1in.
  • Ground Clearance:6.9in.
  • Wheelbase:106.7in.
  • Front Track:62.4in.
  • Rear Track:61.8in.

• Interior Dimensions:

  • Interior Volume:133cuft
  • Passenger Volume:102.2cuft
  • Cargo Volume:34.4cuft
  • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):60.8cuft

• Weight:

  • Curb Weight:3,684lbs
  • Gross Weight:4,760lbs
  • Gross Combined Weight:5,507lbs

• Wheels & Tires:

  • Wheel Diameter:18.0 x 7.0in.
  • Wheel Diameter (rear):18.0 x 7.0in.
  • Tire:225/60R18 100H
  • Tire (rear):225/60R18 100H

• Performance:

  • Power to Weight Ratio:19.19lbs/hp
  • Turning Circle:38.4ft.
  • Max Towing Capacity:1,500lbs

• Fuel Tank:

  • Fuel Tank Volume:14.3gallon

• Abs Four Wheel
• Airbags Front Driver
• Airbags Front Passenger
• Airbags Side Impact
• Airbags Side Curtain
• Brake Assist
• Daytime Running Lights
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Traction Control
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Rollover Stability Control

• • Greenhouse Gas Score:7
  • Fuel Type:Gasoline