2026 Ford Escape® Model Trims in Barrington, IL
Elevate your daily drive with the versatile and energetic 2026 Ford Escape®. Available in six distinct trim options with four different powertrains to choose from, the Escape is designed to ensure you can find your ideal fit. Compare the standard equipment in each Escape trim level using the detailed lists on this research page created by the team at Wickstrom Ford to see which one has the options that appeal to you.
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2026 Ford Escape Trim Options
2026 Ford Escape Active™
As the base trim in the model lineup, the 2026 Ford Escape Active™ includes Ford Co-Pilot360® driver assistance technology, a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine, and a SYNC® 4 infotainment system with an 8-inch center display.
Key Features:
Performance features:
- 1.5L EcoBoost engine with auto start/stop technology
- 180 HP and 199 lb.-ft. of torque
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
Exterior features:
- 17-in. Shadow Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- Piano Black grille and black exterior styling details
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- Second-row privacy glass
- Rear spoiler
- LED reflector headlamps with Autolamp and signature lighting
- Configurable daytime running lamps
- Manual liftgate
- Side view mirrors with power glass and manual folding
- Intelligent Access
Interior features:
- Push-button start
- Unique cloth seat upholstery
- Six-way manual driver’s seat
- Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
- 60/40-split sliding second-row seats
- Rotary gear shift dial
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
Technology features:
- Ice Blue® instrument panel cluster lighting
- 8-in. cluster display
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 8-in. center display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- Six speakers
Safety features:
- Ford Co-Pilot360
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with rear cross-traffic braking
- Lane keeping system
- Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, and dynamic brake support
- Auto high-beam headlamps
- Rearview camera
- SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system
2026 Ford Escape ST-Line
Unique styling features of the 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line include a black mesh grille, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and sport contour front seats with red accent stitching.
Key Features:
Most Active features, plus:
Exterior features:
- 18-in. Rock Metallic aluminum wheels
- Black mesh upper grille with black lower bars
- Unique rear skid plate
- Body-color large single-wing rear spoiler
- Roof rack cross rails
Interior features:
- Partial vinyl and cloth seat upholstery with red stitching
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Sport contour front seats
- Flat-bottom sport-style steering wheel with red stitching
2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Select
The 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Select is equipped with a hybrid engine, all-wheel drive (AWD), LED fog lamps, and heated front seats in addition to sporty interior and exterior details.
Key Features:
Most ST-Line features, plus:
Performance features:
- 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 hybrid engine
- 192 total system HP
- Electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
- Optional 2.0L EcoBoost I4 engine
- 250 HP and 280 lb.-ft. of torque
- AWD with AWD disconnect
- Neutral towing capabilities
Exterior features:
- Heated side view mirrors
- LED fog lamps
- Power liftgate
- Electronic fuel door release
Interior features:
- Heated front seats
Technology features:
- Pedestrian alert sounder
- Remote start system
2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
Enjoy up to 101 combined MPGe with the 2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid, which is also equipped with a heated steering wheel and heated seats, a 13.2-inch center display, and adaptive cruise control.
Key Features:
Most Active features, plus:
Performance features:
- 2.5L Atkinson cycle plug-in hybrid engine
- 210 total HP
- eCVT
- Neutral towing capability
Exterior features:
- 18-in. machined-face Magnetic aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- Heated side view mirrors
- LED fog lamps
- Power liftgate
- Roof rack side rails
- Electronic fuel door release
Interior features:
- Partial cloth and vinyl seat upholstery
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Heated sport contour bucket seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Memory package for driver’s seat and side view mirrors
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 13.2-in. center display and enhanced voice recognition
- Connected navigation
- Pedestrian alert sounder
- Remote start system
Safety features:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Intersection assist
- Digital rearview camera
2026 Ford Escape Platinum®
In addition to its standard hybrid engine and AWD, premium features in the 2026 Ford Escape Platinum® include ActiveX® seat upholstery, a 13.2-inch center display, heated front seats, and wireless device charging capabilities.
Key Features:
Most Active features, plus:
Performance features:
- 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 hybrid engine
- 192 total system HP
- eCVT
- Optional 2.0L EcoBoost I4 engine
- 250 HP and 280 lb.-ft. of torque
- AWD with AWD disconnect
- Neutral towing capability
Exterior features:
- 19-in. Ebony machined-face aluminum wheels
- Heated side view mirrors
- LED fog lamps
- Power liftgate
- Roof rack side rails
- Electronic fuel door release
- Headlamps with LED light bar
Interior features:
- ActiveX seat upholstery with mini perforations
- Sport contour front bucket seats
- Heated front seats
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
- Heated steering wheel
Technology features:
- 12.3-in. cluster display
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 13.2-in. center display and enhanced voice recognition
- Connected navigation
- Wireless charging pad
- Universal garage door opener
- Remote start system
- Pedestrian alert sounder
Safety features:
- Intersection assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Digital rearview camera
- Perimeter alarm
2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite
The feature-packed 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite comes with Ebony 19-inch wheels, an LED light bar across the hood, adaptive cruise control, wireless device charging, and a 13.2-inch center display.
Key Features:
Most ST-Line Select features, plus:
Exterior features:
- 19-in. Ebony machined-face aluminum wheels
- Headlamps with LED light bar
Interior features:
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
- Heated steering wheel
Technology features:
- 12.3-in. instrument cluster display
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with 13.2-in. center display and enhanced voice recognition
- Connected navigation
- Wireless charging pad
- Universal garage door opener
Safety features:
- Intersection assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Digital rearview camera
- Perimeter alarm
2026 Ford Escape Package Options
Customize your new 2026 Ford Escape with a number of optional package upgrades. Add unique Tech Pack choices to your Active or ST-Line trims. The Color Weather Package adds heated front seats and a heated steering wheel, among other features. Maximize the towing capacity of your Escape with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. Adding the Premium Technology Package to your Escape Platinum or ST-Line Elite gives you features like a B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with ten speakers and a 360-degree camera.
Available Escape packages include:
- Tech Pack #1
- Tech Pack #2
- Cold Weather Package
- Active Premium Tech Pack
- Plug-in Hybrid Premium Package
- Premium Technology Package
- Class II Trailer Tow Package
2025 Ford Escape® Model Trims in Barrington, IL
Find the versatility, capability, and support you need for all your daily commutes and weekend getaways in the 2025 Ford Escape®. Each of the six Escape trim levels includes an impressive assortment of technology and driver assistance systems, as well as an adaptable two-row interior. Across the trim lineup, the Escape offers you access to four different powertrains, including two gas engines, a hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid option. Which combination of features is right for you? Find out with this trims overview created by the team at Wickstrom Ford.
Take a closer look at your favorite trim option by scheduling a test drive with one of our new Ford Escape SUVs for sale in Barrington, IL. Explore the enticing monthly rate offered with one of our Ford Escape lease deals.
For answers to all your Ford Escape-related questions, reach out to your dedicated Wickstrom Ford representative online or by calling us at (847) 381-8850. They’ll guide you through each step of your shopping journey with us — just the first commitment in our one person, one price, one hour approach to car buying we call The Wickstrom Way.
What Are the 2025 Ford Escape Trim Options?
2025 Ford Escape Active™
The 2025 Ford Escape Active™ is designed as a strong base trim option with a versatile interior, advanced tech, and plenty of driver assist features.
MSRP: Starting at $29,150
Powertrain: Gas
FWD / AWD
- 1.5L EcoBoost® I3 engine
- 180 HP and 199 lb.-ft.
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 17-in. Shadow Silver aluminum wheels
- Dual chrome exhaust tips
- Manual liftgate
- Automatic on/off LED reflector headlamps with LED signature lighting
- Configurable daytime running lamps
- Rear privacy glass
- Intelligent Access with push-button start
- Dual-zone automatic temperature control
- Rotary gear shift dial
- Six-way manual driver’s seat
- Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
- Unique cloth seat upholstery
- Second-row 60/40-split folding and sliding second-row seats
- Ice Blue® instrument panel cluster lighting
- 8-in. color instrument cluster
- SYNC® 4 with 8-in. touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Six speakers
- FordPass® Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- SiriusXM® with 360L capability
- Advancetrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)
- Ford Co-Pilot360® technology
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with rear cross-traffic braking
- Pre-Collision Assist® with automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, and dynamic brake support
- Lane-keeping system
- Rearview camera
- Auto high-beam headlamps
2025 Ford Escape ST-Line
Sporty style both inside and out, plus the option of a hybrid engine, define the 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line.
MSRP: Starting at $29,995
Powertrain Options: Gas / Hybrid
FWD / AWD
Most Active features, plus:
- Available 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 hybrid engine
- 192 HP and 155 lb.-ft. of torque
- 18-in. Rock Metallic aluminum wheels
- Black grille and roof rack side rails
- Unique rear skid plate
- Large single-wing rear spoiler
- Flat-bottom sport-style steering wheel with red stitching
- Vinyl/cloth seat upholstery with red stitching
- Sport contour front bucket seats
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Select
Find a more powerful gas engine, standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and premium comfort options in the 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Select.
MSRP: Starting at $32,830
Powertrain Options: Gas / Hybrid
AWD
Most ST-Line features, plus:
- 2.0L EcoBoost I4 engine
- 250 HP and 280 lb.-ft. of torque
- AWD disconnect
- Power liftgate
- Heated side view mirrors
- LED fog lamps
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Remote start system
2025 Ford Escape Platinum®
Premium amenities abound in the 2025 Ford Escape Platinum®, including upgraded LED lighting, a larger touchscreen, plush seat upholstery, and a heated steering wheel.
MSRP: Starting at $35,545
Powertrain Options: Gas / Hybrid
FWD / AWD
Most Active features, plus:
- 2.0L EcoBoost I4 engine
- 250 HP and 280 lb.-ft. of torque
- Available 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 hybrid engine
- 192 HP and 155 lb.-ft. of torque
- AWD disconnect
- 19-in. machined-face aluminum wheels with Dark Tarnished pockets
- Power liftgate
- Headlamps with LED light bar
- LED fog lamps
- Heated side view mirrors
- Roof rack side rails
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Heated steering wheel
- ActiveX® seat upholstery with mini perforations
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- Memory function for driver’s seat and side view mirrors
- Heated, sport contour front bucket seats
- 12.3-in. full digital instrument cluster
- SYNC 4 with 13.2-in. touchscreen
- Connected navigation
- Universal garage door opener
- Wireless charging pad
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Intersection assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Digital rearview camera
- Remote start system
- Perimeter alarm
2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite
Engineered to impress, the 2025 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite boasts both upgraded tech and safety features, along with the dark exterior styling details that characterize the ST-Line trims.
MSRP: Starting at $36,540
Powertrain Options: Gas / Hybrid
AWD
Most ST-Line Select features, plus:
- 19-in. machined-face Ebony aluminum wheels
- Headlamps with LED light bar
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- Memory function for driver’s seat and side view mirrors
- 12.3-in. full digital instrument cluster
- SYNC 4 with 13.2-in. touchscreen
- Connected navigation
- Universal garage door opener
- Wireless charging pad
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Intersection assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Digital rearview camera
- Perimeter alarm
2025 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid
Exceptional efficiency — up to 101 combined miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) — awaits in the tech-filled 2025 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid.
MSRP: Starting at $37,400
Powertrain: Plug-in Hybrid
FWD
Most Active features, plus:
- Plug-in Hybrid 2.5L Atkinson cycle I4 engine
- 210 net HP and 155 lb.-ft.
- Electronic continuously variable transmission (eCVT)
- 18-in. machined-face Magnetic aluminum wheels with painted pockets
- Power liftgate
- LED fog lamps
- Roof rack side rails
- Heated side view mirrors
- Heated steering wheel
- Eight-way power driver’s seat
- Vinyl/cloth seat upholstery
- Heated sport contour front bucket seats
- SYNC 4 with 13.2-in. touchscreen
- Connected navigation
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centering, and predictive speed assist
- Intersection assist
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Pedestrian alert sounder
- Remote start system
- Digital rearview camera
2025 Ford Escape Package Options
Upgrade your new 2025 Ford Escape with a range of optional packages. Across the trim lineup, technology enhancements reign supreme in each optional package. Two Tech Pack options provide the entry-level and mid-range trims with access to advanced driver assistance and infotainment features. Meanwhile, trims from the upper range of options give you access to premium versions of their technology packages. For enhanced comfort during your winter morning commute, consider the optional Cold Weather Package.
Select package options include:
Tech Pack #1
- Available on: Active, ST-Line, and ST-Line Select
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering assist, and predictive speed assist
- Connected navigation with one year of connectivity
- Evasive steering assist
- Rear parking sensor
- Intersection assist
- Digital rearview camera
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with enhanced voice recognition
- 13.2-in. touchscreen
Tech Pack #2
- Available on: ST-Line Select
- Not available with: Tech Pack #1
- Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, lane centering assist, and predictive speed assist
- Connected navigation with one year of connectivity
- Rear parking sensor
- Reverse brake assist
- Evasive brake assist
- Intersection assist
- 360-degree camera with split view
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen® with ten speakers
- HD Radio™
- 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
- Memory package for driver’s seat and side mirrors
- Wireless charging pad
- SYNC 4 infotainment system with enhanced voice recognition
- 13.2-in. touchscreen
Cold Weather Package
- Available on: Active and ST-Line
- Heated front seats
- Heated side mirrors
- Remote start system
- Heated steering wheel
Premium Technology Package
- Available on: ST-Line Elite and Platinum
- Front parking sensors
- Reverse brake assist
- 360-degree camera with split view
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with ten speakers
- HD Radio
- Head-up display
- ActiveX seat upholstery with quilting and mini perforations
Plug-in Hybrid Premium Package
- Available on: Plug-in Hybrid
- LED light bar headlamps
- ActiveX seat upholstery with quilting and mini perforations
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Six-way power front passenger’s seat
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Unique interior accents
- Universal garage door opener
- 12.3-in. digital productivity screen
- B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with ten speakers
- HD Radio
- Head-up display
- Wireless charging pad
- 360-degree camera with split view
- Front parking sensors
- Reverse brake assist
- Perimeter alarm
2025 Ford Escape Inventory for Sale Near Me
Visit Wickstrom Ford and slip behind the wheel of your favorite Ford Escape for sale in Barrington, IL. Our new inventory features a wide range of available models — schedule a test drive appointment and plan your visit using our hours and directions. For more information about any of our Escape SUVs, contact us online or by calling us at (847) 381-8850.
Ford Escape Inventory for Sale Near Me
Start your search for a new Ford Escape at Wickstrom Ford. Our new inventory features a wide selection of Escape trims for sale in Barrington, IL — schedule a test drive today and get behind the wheel of the option that has caught your eye. More information about your favorite Escape is a call or quick message away — contact us online or by calling (847) 381-8850.
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