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2026 Ford Escape — the compact SUV from Ford, including key specs and city/highway fuel economy:
🚗 2026 Ford Escape — Quick Overview
The 2026 Ford Escape is a compact SUV available with multiple powertrain choices including turbo gas engines, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid. It seats five and offers a good balance of efficiency, tech, and versatility.
🛑 Availability Note
It may not be sold in California and several other CARB states (including Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Vermont) due to emissions certification limitations — this applies to new 2026 inventory.
🔋 Powertrains & Drivetrains
The 2026 Escape lineup offers several engine options:
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1.5 L EcoBoost® turbo 3-cyl (180 hp) — standard, available with FWD or AWD.
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2.0 L EcoBoost® turbo I-4 (250 hp) — stronger gas engine with AWD.
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2.5 L Hybrid I4 — gas-electric hybrid with AWD.
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2.5 L Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) — allows some all-electric driving range.
⛽ EPA Fuel Economy (Typical Figures)
Fuel economy varies significantly by powertrain:
🔥 Gas-Only 1.5 L EcoBoost
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City: ~27 mpg
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Highway: ~34 mpg
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Combined: ~30 mpg
(Typical estimates for the 1.5 L model)
🌱 Hybrid (2.5 L gas/electric)
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City: ~42 mpg
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Highway: ~36 mpg
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Combined: ~39–40 mpg
(Estimates for hybrid variants)
🔌 Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
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Combined efficiency: Displayed as MPGe rather than traditional mpg (e.g., ~111 MPGe electric + petrol).
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Gas-only: Not separately rated but typically high efficiency given electric assist.
👉 In practical terms:
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The standard 1.5 L turbo delivers solid economy around 27 city / 34 highway mpg.
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The hybrid version dramatically boosts economy, often into the 40s combined thanks to electric synergy.
💡 Additional Notes
📊 Range & Fuel Tank
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Gas-only Escape typically has a ~14.8-gallon tank and ~400–500 miles of range depending on driving conditions.
📦 Features
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Standard tech includes the SYNC infotainment system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite. Higher trims add larger screens, premium audio, and more advanced driver aids.
🧠 Summary
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined |
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| 1.5 L Turbo (gas) | ~27 mpg | ~34 mpg | ~30 mpg |
| Hybrid 2.5 L | ~42 mpg | ~36 mpg | ~39–40 mpg |
| PHEV | — | — | ~111 MPGe (electric-equivalent) |
If you’d like, I can break this down by specific trims and standard features, or compare the Escape’s economy to rivals like the Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V!
