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2025 Ford Escape
The 2025 Ford Escape gets minor updates in its final-year stretch: a new Space Silver Metallic color, ActiveX seats with new quilting on top trims, standard all-wheel drive on the Platinum Hybrid, and its 360-degree camera moved into the Premium Technology Package. It starts at $31,010. NHTSA lists ten recalls and 29 complaints. EPA rates it 26 to 40 mpg combined.
Current archiveChecked Aug. 28, 2026United States specification
Powertrain1.5L EcoBoost, 2.0L EcoBoost, hybrid or plug-in hybrid
Output180–250 hp
DrivetrainFWD / AWD
Seating5
Maximum towingUp to 3,500 lb
Decision answers18Trim, ownership and verification
What changed on the 2025 Ford Escape
Ford (opens in a new tab) lists a new Space Silver Metallic color, ActiveX-trimmed seats with new quilting and mini-perforation replacing leather on the Platinum and ST-Line Elite Premium Technology Packages and the PHEV Premium Package, and the 360-degree camera, front parking sensors and Reverse Brake Assist moving into the Premium Technology Package on ST-Line Elite and Platinum. Carvana (opens in a new tab) adds standard all-wheel drive on the Platinum Hybrid and calls it a final-year Escape with limited trim updates.
Ford Authority (opens in a new tab) says 2025 is the fifth model year of the fourth generation, following the 2023 midcycle refresh. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) lists ratings from 23/31 to 42/36 mpg, and its price page gives a $31,010 starting sticker price for the Active and a $28,900 Fair Purchase Price.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists ten recall campaigns for the 2025 Escape. They cover a passenger-side instrument panel cover that can stop the air bag deploying (24V850000), instrument cluster lighting (25V049000), an inverted rearview image (25V161000), engine block heater wiring (25V343000), cylinder head ball plugs that can leak oil (25V372000), brake booster ECU overheating that can disable stability control (25V787000), liftgate hinge covers (25V829000), rear seat belt retractors (25V862000), an EGR valve (26V122000) and plug-in hybrid battery cell defects (26V091000).
Owners have filed 29 complaints: electrical system with 9, unknown or other with 6, engine with 5, engine cooling with 4, and forward collision avoidance and power train with 3 each. Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) rates it more reliable than other cars from its model year, and BumperScan (opens in a new tab) breaks down the complaint categories.
2025 Escape against the CR-V and RAV4
EPA rates the 2025 Escape at 26 to 40 mpg combined and $1,550 to $2,400 a year in fuel. The Honda CR-V lists 28 to 40 at $1,550 to $2,250 and the Toyota RAV4 28 to 39 at $1,600 to $2,250. The Escape's hybrid matches the best of them, and its gas versions rate lower.
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Record summary
What to know first
The 2025 Escape combines two turbocharged gasoline engines with hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices. Powertrain, AWD and tow ratings are not shared across the entire range.
Model-year note
Powertrain availability is the organizing variable: the Plug-In Hybrid is its own configuration and the 2.0-liter turbo carries the highest towing maximum.
Trim map
How the lineup separates.
Trim descriptions identify the meaningful change from one trim to the next; individual options can still vary.
| Trim | Place in the lineup | Notable equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Entry trim | 1.5L EcoBoost turbo standard, 180 hp, 8-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen standard, Ford Co-Pilot360 standard |
| ST-Line | Trim 2 of 6 | 1.5L EcoBoost turbo standard, 180 hp, Sport-appearance exterior package standard, Ford Co-Pilot360 standard |
| ST-Line Select | Trim 3 of 6 | 2.0L EcoBoost turbo standard, 250 hp with standard AWD, Heated front seats standard, Upgraded comfort equipment over ST-Line |
| ST-Line Elite | Trim 4 of 6 | 13.2-inch touchscreen standard, Adaptive cruise control standard, Wireless device charging pad standard |
| Platinum | Trim 5 of 6 | 2.0L EcoBoost turbo standard, 250 hp with standard AWD, Highest standard trim level, upgraded interior materials, Ford Co-Pilot360 with adaptive cruise standard |
| Plug-In Hybrid | Top trim | Plug-in hybrid powertrain, 2.5L engine with electric motor, Highest fuel economy in the Escape lineup, ST-Line-level equipment with plug-in charging port |
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Entry trim
Active
- 1.5L EcoBoost turbo standard, 180 hp
- 8-inch SYNC 4 touchscreen standard
- Ford Co-Pilot360 standard
02
Trim 2 of 6
ST-Line
- 1.5L EcoBoost turbo standard, 180 hp
- Sport-appearance exterior package standard
- Ford Co-Pilot360 standard
03
Trim 3 of 6
ST-Line Select
- 2.0L EcoBoost turbo standard, 250 hp with standard AWD
- Heated front seats standard
- Upgraded comfort equipment over ST-Line
04
Trim 4 of 6
ST-Line Elite
- 13.2-inch touchscreen standard
- Adaptive cruise control standard
- Wireless device charging pad standard
05
Trim 5 of 6
Platinum
- 2.0L EcoBoost turbo standard, 250 hp with standard AWD
- Highest standard trim level, upgraded interior materials
- Ford Co-Pilot360 with adaptive cruise standard
06
Top trim
Plug-In Hybrid
- Plug-in hybrid powertrain, 2.5L engine with electric motor
- Highest fuel economy in the Escape lineup
- ST-Line-level equipment with plug-in charging port
1 more grade Kelley Blue Book lists for the 2025 Escape
| Grade | Engine | Power | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST-Line Hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | 192 hp | FWD |
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2025 Ford Escape: 9 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 | AWD | 180 | 199 | 26 / 32 / 28 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| ST-Line | 1.5-liter 3-cylinder (EcoBoost, Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd | AWD | 180 | 199 | 26 / 32 / 28 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 | 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 Select Hybrid | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid) | Automatic, eCVT | AWD | 192 | 154 | 42 / 36 / 39 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Platinum 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | 3,451 lb | 181.2 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 15.7 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 2,000 lb | P225/65HR17 |
| ST-Line | 3,451 lb | 181.2 in | 66 in | 106.7 in | 7.5 in | 38.4 ft | 15.7 gal | 40 in | 42.4 in | 2,000 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 | 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 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2025 Ford Escape trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | Active | ST-Line | ST-Line Hybrid | ST-Line Select | ST-Line Select Hybrid | Platinum Hybrid | Platinum | ST-Line Elite | ST-Line Elite Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | |||||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Driver-attention monitor | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | – | – | – | Opt | Opt | – | – | – | – |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | – | Opt | Opt | – | – | – | – |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | – | – | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Rear parking sensors | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | |||||||||
| Navigation system | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | Opt | – | – | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Real-time traffic information | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | 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 |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | 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 | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | Opt | – | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | 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 | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear spoiler | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | 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 | Std | Std |
| Integrated garage-door opener | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
Complete certification table
6 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48608Escape AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 | N/A |
| 48607Escape AWD | 2L 4-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | N/A |
| 48609Escape AWD HEV | 2.5L 4-cyl HybridHybrid | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 36 | 39 | N/A |
| 48602Escape FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl SIDI & PFIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular | 27 | 34 | 30 | N/A |
| 48601Escape FWD HEV | 2.5L 4-cyl HybridHybrid | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 42 | 36 | 39 | N/A |
| 48663Escape FWD PHEV | 2.5L 4-cyl PHEVPlug-in Hybrid | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 42 | 37 | 40 | 37 mi |
Direct answers
18 questions tied to this model-year.
Each answer names its source.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Escape come in?
The 2025 Ford Escape (compact SUV) comes in 6 trims: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum, Plug-In Hybrid.
Source: Ford
Q02What are the 2025 Escape trims?
The 2025 Ford Escape trims are Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum, Plug-In Hybrid, listed from the entry Active up to the top Plug-In Hybrid.
Source: Ford
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Escape use?
The 2025 Ford Escape is built around 1.5L EcoBoost, 2.0L EcoBoost, hybrid or plug-in hybrid, rated at 180–250 horsepower across its compact SUV body style.
Source: Ford specifications
Q04Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Escape?
The 2025 Ford Escape is offered with FWD / AWD.
Source: Ford specifications
Q05What changed for the 2025 Escape?
Powertrain availability is the organizing variable: the Plug-In Hybrid is its own configuration and the 2.0-liter turbo carries the highest towing maximum.
Source: Ford model-year information
Q06How many recall campaigns does NHTSA list for the 2025 Ford Escape?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation records 9 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Escape, covering electrical system, backup camera, engine, stability control.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall campaigns
Q07Which driver-assistance features are standard on a 2025 Ford Escape?
The 2025 Ford Escape is documented with Ford Co-Pilot360 standard, Adaptive cruise control standard, Ford Co-Pilot360 with adaptive cruise standard.
Source: Manufacturer equipment table and owner’s manual
Q08How did the 2025 Ford Escape do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
The 2025 Ford Escape earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 5 stars passenger side) and 4 stars for rollover resistance, a 14.3% to 17.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
Q09How much is the destination charge on the 2025 Ford Escape?
Kelley Blue Book's review of the 2025 Ford Escape puts the destination charge, the fee for delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealer, at $1,495. It is added to the base price.
Source: Kelley Blue Book
Q10Does the 2025 Ford Escape have a hybrid option?
Yes, the Escape Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with two electric motors for 192 combined horsepower, with optional all-wheel drive.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q11What is the electric range of the 2025 Ford Escape PHEV?
The Escape PHEV offers 37 miles of all-electric driving from its 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain before switching to gas-hybrid operation.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q12What are the 2025 Ford Escape trim levels?
The lineup is Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum and the separate PHEV.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q13How much does the 2025 Ford Escape PHEV cost?
The Escape PHEV starts at $38,400 MSRP.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q14What do the ST-Line trims add over the base Active?
ST-Line, ST-Line Select and ST-Line Elite are performance-inspired trims adding sporty details like red interior stitching, a flat-bottom steering wheel and a unique front grille design.
Source: Dealer research pages
Q15What is the electric range of the 2025 Ford Escape?
On electricity alone, before the gasoline engine has to run, EPA rates the Escape FWD PHEV at 37 miles.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q16How long does the 2025 Ford Escape take to charge at home?
EPA lists 3.4 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger for the Escape FWD PHEV.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov current vehicle table
Q17What size wheels does the 2025 Ford Escape have?
The 2025 Ford Escape's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the Active, 18 inches on the ST-Line, ST-Line Hybrid, ST-Line Select and ST-Line Select Hybrid and 19 inches on the Platinum Hybrid, Platinum, ST-Line Elite and ST-Line Elite Hybrid. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q18How do the 2025 Ford Escape trims differ from one another?
The ST-Line has heated mirrors, a power driver's seat and roof rails as standard equipment over the Active. The ST-Line Hybrid has 192 hp against 180 and FWD instead of AWD over the ST-Line. The ST-Line Select has 250 hp against 192 and AWD instead of FWD and fog lights, heated front seats, heated mirrors and 3 more as standard equipment over the ST-Line Hybrid. The ST-Line Select Hybrid has 192 hp against 250 over the ST-Line Select. The Platinum Hybrid has an anti-theft alarm, power front seats for driver and passenger, an integrated garage-door opener and 4 more as standard equipment over the ST-Line Select Hybrid.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Live NHTSA evidence
Current federal safety records for 2025 Ford Escape.
Exact-vehicle evidence desk
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