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2025 Ford Escape: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Ford Escape is a light-update model, not a redesign. The main change is that the gas powertrain was dropped from the Base trim; otherwise, the lineup carries over with minor trim-level appearance and equipment revisions.
About the 2025 Ford Escape
4th generation (2020-2026), third model year after the 2023 mid-cycle refresh
Ford presents the Escape as an adaptable five-seat compact SUV for commuting, family errands, and weekend trips. Its main strengths are a sliding second row, useful cargo flexibility, straightforward touchscreen controls, and an unusually broad powertrain range spanning two turbo gas engines, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid. Sport-styled and comfort-focused trims let the same basic vehicle serve buyers prioritizing appearance, performance, efficiency, or everyday convenience.
The 2025 lineup ranges from the everyday Active to sport-styled ST-Line models, comfort-focused Platinum versions, conventional hybrids, and a plug-in hybrid. Platinum and ST-Line Elite models feature a 13.2-inch touchscreen, digital gauges, heated front seats, and expanded driver assistance, while the front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid provides an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric driving range.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The gas powertrain was dropped from the Base trim. The 1.5-liter turbo, 2.0-liter turbo, conventional hybrid, and plug-in-hybrid systems otherwise carry over with the same transmissions and outputs.
Styling
Active gains black upper-window and beltline molding plus a black-and-silver rear bumper treatment. ST-Line, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select, and ST-Line Select Hybrid gain black lower body cladding and revised black bumpers. The plug-in hybrid gains chrome beltline molding.
Equipment
Active's power driver's seat changed from standard equipment to optional.
2025 Ford Escape specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 1.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, EcoBoost, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, eCVT | Automatic, 8-Spd / Automatic, eCVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD / FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27–42 mpg | 23–42 mpg | 23–42 mpg | 23–42 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34–36 mpg | 31–36 mpg | 31–36 mpg | 31–36 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 180 hp | 180–192 hp | 192–250 hp | 192–250 hp | 192–250 hp |
| Torque | 155 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft | 154–199 lb-ft | 154–275 lb-ft | 154–275 lb-ft | 154–275 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 2000 lb | 1500–2000 lb | 1500–3500 lb | 1500–3500 lb | 1500–3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 60.8 cu-ft | 65.4 cu-ft | 60.8–65.4 cu-ft | 60.8–65.4 cu-ft | 60.8–65.4 cu-ft | 60.8–65.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 in | 40.7 in | 38.9–40.7 in | 38.9–40.7 in | 38.9–40.7 in | 38.9–40.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 37 | |||||
| MPGe Combined | 101 | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Hill Start Assist | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Ford Escape redesigned?
No. The 2025 Escape remains part of the fourth generation introduced for 2020 and carries over the design refresh that arrived for 2023. Its updates are limited to minor trim-level changes.
What is the biggest difference between the 2025 and 2024 Ford Escape?
The biggest difference is that the gas powertrain was dropped from the Base trim for 2025. The remaining powertrains carry over, and several trims receive small appearance or equipment revisions.
Did the 2025 Ford Escape's engines or hybrid systems change?
No major engine or hybrid-system upgrade arrived for 2025. The continuing lineup retains the 1.5-liter turbo, 2.0-liter turbo, 2.5-liter conventional hybrid, and 2.5-liter plug-in-hybrid systems with the same outputs and transmissions.
Which 2025 Ford Escape trims received exterior updates?
Active, several ST-Line versions, and the plug-in hybrid received minor exterior revisions. Active adds black window-area trim and a black-and-silver rear bumper treatment; selected ST-Line models add black lower cladding and revised black bumpers; the plug-in hybrid adds chrome beltline molding.
Is a power driver's seat standard on the 2025 Ford Escape Active?
No. For 2025, the Active trim's power driver's seat changed from standard equipment to optional.
2025 Ford Escape Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2025 Ford Escape.
4.1
2025 Ford Escape
(19 reviews)
“Drive mode selection is not very user friendly. Should have a dedicated selection button for economy mode. Should not have to select this every time.”
“I would not recommend the Escape. The interior is very poor quality. Because the exterior has a generic quality, there is nothing special about this car. It is not worth the money. I would not buy this model again. This is the first time I've been disappointed with a Ford vehicle.”