2026 Ford Escape
Thanks to its everyday versatility, the 2026 Ford Escape is a favorite among commuters and fun-loving families alike. Order this small SUV before it’s gone!
Key Takeaways
- Since it’s the Escape’s final model year, not much has changed for 2026.
- This small SUV is very accommodating, combining family-friendly space with commuter-ready efficiency!
- With proficient power and available all-wheel drive, the Escape zooms around North Louisiana in style.
- Order banks for the 2026 Escape are officially open! Don’t wait to order yours — especially if you’ve got your eye on the available hybrid powertrain.
What’s new for the 2026 Ford Escape?
It’s officially the final model year for this popular compact SUV! To make room for Ford’s upcoming electric vehicles, the Escape is one of three models slated for retirement. And while it’s been the Escape’s last model year before, it’s for real this time. In fact, Ford is only building a limited number of Escape models equipped with the 2.5-liter hybrid engine (available for the Escape ST-Line trim model and up). So if you’ve got your eye on that particular powertrain, don’t hesitate to order yours!
How comfortable is the 2026 Ford Escape?
Very! The Escape might fall into the compact SUV segment, but inside its roomy cabin, the word “compact” wouldn’t even occur to you. All five seats provide generous space and support, perfect for both long commutes and family road trips. The Escape is also known for its smooth, quiet cruise, helping you enjoy conversation over wind and road noise. Better still, every model features cutting-edge creature comforts like dual-zone automatic climate control!
Standard Comfort & Convenience Features
- Cloth seating
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- SYNC 4 with 8-inch central touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Dual rear USB ports
- Power liftgate
- Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of safety aids (including lane-keeping assist, blind-spot warning, and forward collision mitigation)
Optional Comfort & Convenience Features
- Leather seating
- Driver’s seat memory stations
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Digital instrument panel
- SYNC 4 with 12.3-inch central touchscreen
- Built-in navigation
- 10-speaker B&O premium sound system
- Head-up display
- Wireless smartphone charging pad
- Ambient interior lighting
- Panoramic sunroof
- Adaptive cruise control
- Evasive steering assist
- Advanced lane-keeping system
What’s it like to drive the 2026 Ford Escape in North Louisiana?
Drivers in and around Ouachita Parish need an SUV that can navigate Monroe’s busy highways as well as it handles upland backroads, making the Escape an excellent option. And in addition to its smooth ride and sharp handling, this small SUV is available with some incredibly efficient engine options. For instance, the Escape PHEV trim model earns 40 mpg combined (or 101 MPGe when you factor in its 37-mile electric range) with its exclusive plug-in hybrid powertrain!
Escape Powertrain Options
- Active, ST-Line: turbo 1.5L three-cylinder engine (180 hp, 199 lb-ft) and eight-speed automatic transmission
- ST-Line Select and up: turbo 2.0L four-cylinder (250 hp, 280 lb-ft) and eight-speed automatic
- PHEV: 2.5L plug-in hybrid powertrain (210 hp) and continuously variable transmission
- Optional for ST-Line and up: 2.5L hybrid powertrain (192 hp) and continuously variable transmission
- Front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive
When do order banks for the 2026 Ford Escape open?
Order banks for the 2026 Escape are open now! But since they’re only open for a limited time, you shouldn’t wait to order yours. Call or text us at Banner Ford of Monroe to build the perfect compact SUV for your daily drive.
