The Ford Escape has long been a reliable choice for drivers in Traverse City and the surrounding area for years, and with the 2026 model year, it will be its last. Still, those who stop in and see us at Fox Grand Traverse Ford can take a closer look at the Escape in its final model, and get a quality vehicle that's versatile and offers many highlights.
This is the final model year of the Ford Escape, so many of the previous model year options roll over to this model. Ford will begin focusing on other SUVs, such as the Bronco Sport, which shares a similar platform with the Escape, for future model years.
The 2026 Escape is powered by a 181-horsepower turbocharged engine, while another popular option is the 250-horsepower engine with standard all-wheel drive. The standard Escape is an efficient vehicle, as it can attain 30 miles per gallon combined.
The Ford Escape seats five and offers a comfortable interior with cloth or leather-like seats, depending on your chosen model. You and your passengers will enjoy plenty of legroom, and there's plenty of space behind the rear seats with about 35 cubic feet of storage. If you fold down the seats, it expands to roughly 65.4 cubic feet of room.
Standard safety and technology features are designed to entertain you and keep you connected inside the 2026 Ford Escape. This includes a standard eight-inch touchscreen or an optional 13.2-inch display on the Escape Platinum and plug-in hybrid trims. You will find a wireless connection to Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® while enjoying a 13-speaker sound system. The Escape can also receive over-the-air updates for your navigation and vehicle software, ensuring you always have the latest information and interface.
Drivers can stay safe thanks to Ford Co-Pilot360™, which is standard across the lineup. It includes features like lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
At our dealership in Traverse City, we're happy to discuss the new Ford Escape and provide information on all current vehicles here. You can learn more about leasing or buying a new Escape SUV and get a head start on the process using our Fox Buy Your Way online tools. If you have any questions, contact us and we'll be glad to assist you today here at our dealership serving those in Kalkaska, Suttons Bay, and Leelanau County.
3464 N. U.S. 31 South
Traverse City, MI 49684