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2024 Ford Escape
The 2024 Ford Escape keeps the refreshed body with Sync 4 and over-the-air updates, a standard 8-inch screen and digital cluster, and adds an optional 10-speaker B&O Play stereo. NHTSA lists 10 recalls, including a misaligned cruise-control radar, leaking fuel injectors, cylinder-head plugs and plug-in hybrid battery cells that can short, and 87 complaints. Used prices start near $19,600.
Configurations5
Model/option labels4
Combined efficiency26–39 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed on the 2024 Ford Escape
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the Sync 4 system enables over-the-air updates and "OK, Ford" digital assistance, with an 8.0-inch infotainment screen and a fully digital instrument cluster standard. McCarthy Ford (opens in a new tab), a dealer, describes updated front and rear fascias and says the Escape still prioritizes versatility and cargo capacity, and Endurance (opens in a new tab) notes a 10-speaker B&O Play stereo can be added.
KBB lists fuel economy from 23/31 to 42/36 mpg city and highway, and EPA rates the 2024 Escape at 26 to 39 mpg combined and $1,600 to $2,400 a year in fuel, the top figure being the hybrid.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2024 Escape. The driving-related ones are 24V440000, a cruise-control radar module misaligned in production that dealers re-angle, 24V634000, fuel injectors that may have been assembled without O-ring support discs and leak fuel, and 25V372000, a cylinder head whose ball plugs may fail. Two more cover high-voltage battery cells with a manufacturing defect that may short internally and cause battery failure on plug-in hybrids, 24V954000 and 25V789000, and 26V091000 is a further plug-in hybrid battery campaign. The air-bag ones are 24V850000, a passenger-side instrument panel cover manufactured incorrectly so the air bag may not deploy as intended, and 24V852000, a missing air-bag warning label.
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system with 35, forward collision avoidance with 20, lane departure with 18, unknown or other with 17, engine with 14 and back-over prevention with 10.
What a 2024 Escape costs today
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists the cheapest 2024 Escape at a Fair Purchase Price of $19,600, with trade-in values from about $13,300 to $22,000 and private-party values from about $17,900 to $25,700 depending on trim.
2024 Escape against the CR-V, RAV4, Tucson and Equinox
EPA rates the 2024 Escape at 26 to 39 mpg combined and $1,600 to $2,400 a year in fuel. The 2024 Honda CR-V rates 29 to 40 at $1,550 to $2,150, the Toyota RAV4 28 to 39 at $1,600 to $2,250, the Hyundai Tucson 25 to 38 at $1,650 to $2,500 and the Chevrolet Equinox 26 to 108 at $700 to $2,400, the top figure being its electric version. On EPA figures the Escape's hybrid matches the RAV4 hybrid, and its gasoline models trail the CR-V and RAV4.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2024 Ford Escape: 10 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | FWD | 180 | 199 | 27 / 34 / 30 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | FWD | 180 | 199 | 27 / 34 / 30 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| ST-Line | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | FWD | 180 | 199 | 27 / 34 / 30 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| ST-Line Hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | Automatic, eCVT | FWD | 192 | 154 | 42 / 36 / 39 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | Automatic, eCVT | AWD | 192 | 154 | 42 / 36 / 39 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Platinum | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | AWD | 250 | 275 | 23 / 31 / 26 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Platinum Hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | Automatic, eCVT | FWD | 192 | 154 | 42 / 36 / 39 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| ST-Line Select | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | AWD | 250 | 275 | 23 / 31 / 26 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | Automatic, eCVT | AWD | 192 | 154 | 42 / 36 / 39 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| ST-Line Elite | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | AWD | 250 | 275 | 23 / 31 / 26 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 3,291 lb | 180.1 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 14.8 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 2,000 lb | P225/65HR17 |
| Sport | 3,291 lb | 180.1 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 14.8 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 2,000 lb | P225/65HR17 |
| ST-Line | 3,291 lb | 180.1 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 14.8 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 3,500 lb | P225/60R18 |
| ST-Line Hybrid | 3,550 lb | 180.1 in | 66.1 in | 106.7 in | 6.9 in | 38.4 ft | 14.3 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 1,500 lb | P225/60R18 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid | 3,684 lb | 181.2 in | 66.1 in | 106.7 in | 6.9 in | 38.4 ft | 14.3 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 1,500 lb | P225/60R18 |
| Platinum | 3,574 lb | 181.2 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 15.7 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 3,500 lb | P225/55R19 |
| Platinum Hybrid | 3,550 lb | 180.1 in | 66.1 in | 106.7 in | 6.9 in | 38.4 ft | 14.3 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 1,500 lb | P225/55R19 |
| ST-Line Select | 3,574 lb | 181.2 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 15.7 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 3,500 lb | P225/60R18 |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid | 3,684 lb | 181.2 in | 66.1 in | 106.7 in | 6.9 in | 38.4 ft | 14.3 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 1,500 lb | P225/55R19 |
| ST-Line Elite | 3,574 lb | 181.2 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 15.7 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 3,500 lb | P225/55R19 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2024 Ford Escape trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Active | Sport | ST-Line | ST-Line Hybrid | ST-Line Select Hybrid | Platinum | Platinum Hybrid | ST-Line Select | ST-Line Elite Hybrid | ST-Line Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | – | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver-attention monitor | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | Opt | – | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Surround-view camera | Opt | – | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | – | Std | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||||||||
| Navigation system | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Opt | – | – | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Real-time traffic information | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Satellite radio | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||||||||
| Heated front seats | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Opt | – | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | Opt | – | Opt | Opt |
| Panoramic moonroof | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Opt | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Std | – | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Proximity keyless entry | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | – | – | Std | – | – |
| Integrated garage-door opener | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | – | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | – | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
5 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47642Escape AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 | N/A |
| 47655Escape AWD | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | N/A |
| 47643Escape AWD HEV | 2.5L 4-cyl HybridHybrid | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 36 | 39 | N/A |
| 47627Escape FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 27 | 34 | 30 | N/A |
| 47628Escape FWD HEV | 2.5L 4-cyl HybridHybrid | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 36 | 39 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
4 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2024 Ford Escape versus the 2023 Ford Escape?
Model year
Against the 2023 Ford Escape: Model/option labels no longer listed: Escape FWD PHEV. Engine descriptions added: 2L 4-cyl SIDI. Engine descriptions no longer listed: 2.5L 4-cyl PHEV, 2L 4-cyl. Fuel types no longer listed: Regular Gas and Electricity. Certification records went from 6 to 5. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 33.0 to 32.5 MPG/MPGe. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 11 for the 2023 to 8 for the 2024.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02What size wheels does the 2024 Ford Escape have?
Wheels and tires
The 2024 Ford Escape's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the Active and Sport, 18 inches on the ST-Line, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select Hybrid and ST-Line Select and 19 inches on the Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST-Line Elite Hybrid and ST-Line Elite. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How do the 2024 Ford Escape trims differ from one another?
Trims
The ST-Line has alloy wheels, a power driver's seat, a power liftgate or trunk and 5 more as standard equipment over the Sport. The ST-Line Hybrid has 192 hp against 180 over the ST-Line. The ST-Line Select Hybrid has AWD instead of FWD and fog lights, heated front seats, heated mirrors and 2 more as standard equipment over the ST-Line Hybrid. The Platinum has 250 hp against 192 and an anti-theft alarm, power front seats for driver and passenger, front and rear parking sensors and 9 more as standard equipment over the ST-Line Select Hybrid. The Platinum Hybrid has 192 hp against 250 and FWD instead of AWD over the Platinum.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What brake fluid, refrigerant and key-fob battery does the 2024 Ford Escape use?
Maintenance
The 2024 Ford Escape owner's manual names a CR2032 coin-cell battery in the key fob. Source: 2024 Ford Escape owner's manual. The 2022 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
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Problems and maintenance decisions worth checking next.
Body, water and noiseWater collects on the front passenger floorSoon →Body, water and noiseMusty smell when the climate system startsSoon →Seasonal and storageRoad-salt underbody washing and corrosion checksRoutine →Warning lightsBattery or charging-system warning while drivingSoon →Starting and chargingBattery keeps dying overnightSoon →Engine and coolingEngine stalls when stopping or returning to idleSoon →