Interior Comfort & Practical Space

Step inside the 2026 Escape, and you’re met with a cabin that’s designed not just to carry you, but to comfort, adapt, and elevate every journey. Every control, surface, and storage nook is intentionally placed for usability. Premium materials, subtle accent stitching, soft-touch surfaces, and ambient lighting combine to give a sense of refinement and approachability. In upper trims, available faux-leather seating, contrast stitching, and textured inlays enhance the feeling of luxury without excessive cost. The dashboard layout emphasizes clean lines and intuitive control placement, reducing clutter and visual noise so you stay focused on the drive.

The Escape accommodates five passengers comfortably, with generous headroom and legroom in both rows. Even tall adults will feel secure in the rear on longer trips, thanks to smart seat design and optimized cabin packaging. The rear seats slide and recline, giving you flexibility to prioritize either passenger comfort or cargo space, depending on your needs. For added year-round comfort, heated front seats and dual-zone climate control are available, and in higher trims you’ll find ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel — perfect for managing Ontario’s temperature extremes. The driver-centric cockpit is thoughtfully arranged: knobs, dials, and buttons are all within easy reach, with logical grouping to reduce distraction. The gear shifter, drive mode selector, and key controls are tactile and intuitive, so your hands spend less time searching and more time driving.

Cargo capacity is a highlight — behind the second row you’ll find ample space for groceries, sports gear, luggage, and more. When you fold down the 60/40 split rear seats, the Escape reveals a flat load floor, making it easier to slide in bulky items like furniture, boxes, or outdoor equipment. For everyday convenience, the cargo area also integrates lower compartments, under-floor trays, and tie-down anchors to keep smaller items from rolling around. Need to keep things organized? The cabin includes hidden storage compartments, deep door pockets, glove box, seatback pockets, and a center console that swallows odds and ends. The power liftgate (available) adds hands-free access: just kick your foot under the bumper and the liftgate opens automatically — a valuable feature when your arms are full.

The Escape adapts seamlessly to your lifestyle — from errands and carpools to family road trips and outdoor excursions. Whether you’re hauling soccer bags, camping gear, or groceries, the cabin’s utility never feels like a compromise to comfort.

Advanced Safety Systems

Safety is baked into the 2026 Ford Escape — not as an afterthought, but as a central pillar. The Ford Co-Pilot360 suite, standard across all trims, includes critical features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Lane Keeping Assist. These systems constantly monitor your surroundings and can intervene to mitigate or prevent collisions, particularly in urban environments or heavy traffic.

Beyond the core suite, optional systems like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering offer an elevated driving experience on highways or long-distance routes. These features maintain safe following distances, smoothly adjust speed with traffic flow, and even bring the vehicle to a complete stop when needed — then resume movement when traffic restarts. The available Head-Up Display projects essential information like speed, navigation cues, and safety alerts onto the windshield, helping you keep your eyes on the road.

Maneuvering in tight spaces is aided by Active Park Assist 2.0, which can steer the Escape into parallel or perpendicular parking spots with minimal driver input. A network of sensors and a 360-degree bird’s-eye view camera system provide visual cues and warnings, making low-speed parking in urban settings far less stressful.

Additional safety enhancements include:

• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert — warns of vehicles approaching from the side when backing out of driveways or parking spots.
• Automatic high beams and rain-sensing wipers — the system adjusts lighting and wiper activity automatically under changing conditions.

Exterior Features & Design Highlights

The 2026 Escape presents a refreshed aesthetic that combines functionality with striking visual appeal. Up front, a bold new grille design sets the tone — integrating air intake efficiency with a strong signature presence. Flanking it, sleeker LED headlamps cast sharper, more precise beams, improving visibility by night and giving the SUV a contemporary face. The lower fascia, sculpted bumper, and aerodynamic detailing all contribute to better airflow, reduced drag, and a more planted stance on the road.

Along the sides, the Escape balances elegance and athleticism. Dynamic body lines and defined curves catch light and impart motion even when stationary. Overhangs remain compact, preserving maneuverability, while new wheel options — from 17-inch alloys to available 19-inch machined aluminum designs — offer choices to match style and performance priorities. For a sportier look, black appearance packages introduce contrast elements like dark roof rails, mirror caps, grille inserts, and accent trims, delivering an edgier aesthetic without overhauling your base hardware.

At the rear, the Escape continues with refinement: redesigned LED taillights with sharper graphics, a finely contoured tailgate, and integrated exhaust outlets that visually widen the stance. This gives the SUV a more aggressive yet balanced posture. The design cues tie together cleanly with the rest of the profile, ensuring consistency and flow. Available exterior features further elevate both style and utility:

• Panoramic Vista Roof — a sweeping glass panel that fills the cabin with natural light and expands the feeling of openness.
• Hands-free foot-activated liftgate — simply wave your foot beneath the bumper when your hands are full to open the rear door automatically.