forThe 2025 Ford Escape represents the fifth model year of the crossover’s fourth generation for which it receives minor changes and updates, including the deletion of standard ambient lighting, minor alterations to its exterior color lineup, and more.
These changes follow the 2023 Escape, which was treated to a significant midcycle update, and subsequent minor changes for the 2024 model year.
Quick Facts
| Assembly Location | Ford Louisville Assembly plant, Kentucky, USA |
| Body Style(s) | midsize utility |
| Layout | front-engined, longitudinal |
| Engine(s) | 1.5L EcoBoost I3,2.0 EcoBoost I4,2.5L Hybrid,2.5L PHEV |
| Transmission(s) | 8-speed automatic, PowerSplit eCVT |
| Drive Wheels | FWD, AWD |
| Availability | U.S.A., Canada, Colombia, South Korea, Mexico |
| Generational year | fifth year of fourth-generation model |
| Changes summary | minor changes |
| Predecessor | 2024 Ford Escape |
| Successor | 2026 Ford Escape |
Model Line
The 2025 Ford Escape continues to be offered with front-wheel-drive (FWD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD) across the following trim levels:
- Active
- ST-Line
- ST-Line
- ST-Line Select
- ST-Line Elite
- Platinum
- PHEV
Changes, Updates, New Features
The 2025 Ford Escape is subject to a handful of changes and updates. This includes the deletion of two exterior colors, along with its rain-sensing wipers. It also loses its body-color cladding in favor of black molded-in-color (MIC) cladding, along with similar changes to its front and rear fascias, plus other similar changes just to name a few.
- See the complete list of 2025 Ford Escape changes, updates, and new features
Powertrain
The 2025 Ford Escape offers a choice of two powertrains, including the turbocharged Ford 1.5L I3 EcoBoost engine, which provides 180 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque for the Escape Base, Active and ST-Line trims. Also available is the turbocharged Ford 2.0L I4 EcoBoost, good for 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, optional for the ST-Line and standard for the ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite and Platinum trims.
| Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | Axle Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L EcoBoost I3 | Gasoline 93 Octane | Turbocharged | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 180 @ 6000 | 199 @ 3000 | 3.52:1 |
| 1.5L EcoBoost I3 | Gasoline 93 Octane | Turbocharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 180 @ 6000 | 199 @ 3000 | 3.81:1 |
| 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | Gasoline 93 Octane | Turbocharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 250 @ 5500 | 280 @ 3000 | 3.47:1 |
| 2.5L Hybrid I4 | Gasoline 93 Octane | Turbocharged | eCVT | FWD | 163 @ 6250, 192 combined | 155 @ 4500 | 2.91:1 |
| 2.5L Hybrid I4 | Gasoline 93 Octane | Turbocharged | eCVT | AWD | 163 @ 6250, 192 combined | 155 @ 4500 | 2.91:1 |
| 2.5L PHEV I4 | Gasoline 93 Octane | Turbocharged | eCVT | FWD | 163 @ 4500, 210 combined | 155 @ 4500 | 2.91:1 |
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the 2025 Ford Escape varies by engine type.
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L EcoBoost I3 | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 |
| 1.5L EcoBoost I3 | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| 2.0L EcoBoost I4 | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 |
| 2.5L Hybrid I4 | eCVT | FWD | 42 | 36 | 39 |
| 2.5L Hybrid I4 | eCVT | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 |
| 2.5L PHEV I4 | eCVT | FWD | N/A | N/A | 101 |
Pricing
Pricing for the 2025 Ford Escape is less expensive than it was for the 2024 model year.
Production
The 2025 Ford Escape is assembled at the Louisville Assembly plant in Kentucky.
Platform
The 2025 Ford Escape rides on the Ford C2 platform, which is shared with the Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport.
Seating
The 2025 Ford Escape features a 2-3 seating arrangement, accommodating five passengers. This includes two front bucket seats (seating two) and a second-row bench seat (seating three).
Beyond 2025
Production of the Ford Escape is expected to continue at least through 2026 at the Louisville plant.
Sales
- See running Ford Escape sales numbers for global markets
Discussion
Discuss the 2025 Ford Escape in our Ford forum.
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