The 2026 Ford Escape lineup includes an ideal model for every type of Pewaukee driver! Whether you’re a daily commuter concerned with maximum gas mileage or need an SUV with light towing capabilities, there’s a Ford Escape engine to support your needs. In fact, there are four engine options available. Explore the Ford Escape specs with Griffin Ford below to determine which powertrain configuration is right for you!

2026 Ford Escape Engine Options

Ultimately, the powertrain you end up with will come down to the trim level you select and whether you outfit your Escape with EcoBoost® or Hybrid capability. Do you want some of the fuel efficiency granted by a hybrid powertrain, but also seek the reliability of a traditional gas-powered engine? Try EcoBoost®! If you’re ready to make the plunge into full-on PHEV territory, Hybrid is the way to go, and we’re certain you’ll be happy with the Ford Escape hybrid mpg ratings! Read on for a detailed breakdown of each of the Ford Escape engine options, and see which is right for you: 1.5L EcoBoost® Engine w/ Auto Start-Stop Technology

• Standard on Active™ and ST-Line trims
• 181 hp
• FWD or available Intelligent AWD
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Turbocharged
• Maximum towing capacity: 2,000 pounds

2.0L EcoBoost® Engine

• Standard on ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum trims
• 250 hp
• Intelligent AWD
• Eight-speed automatic transmission w/ SelectShift® with Paddle shifters
• Turbocharged
• Maximum towing capacity: 3,500 pounds (requires Class II Trailer Tow Package)

2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I4 Hybrid Engine

• Included when Hybrid is selected with ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum trims
• Total system hp: 192 hp
• FWD or available Intelligent AWD
• Electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
• Maximum towing capacity: 1,500 pounds

Plug-in 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I4 Engine

• Standard on Escape PHEV trim
• Total system hp: 210 hp
• FWD
• eCVT
• Maximum towing capacity: 1,500 pounds

2026 Ford Escape MPG Ratings

On the whole, the Ford Escape is a fuel-efficient vehicle that’ll get you to and from Brookfield with minimal stops. This is even more so for the models that use the 2.5L hybrid engine. Take a closer look at the Ford Escape specs and Ford Escape mpg ratings here: 1.5L EcoBoost® Engine w/ Auto Start-Stop Technology

• 27 city / 34 highway mpg

2.0L EcoBoost® Engine

• 23 city / 31 highway mpg

2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I4 Hybrid Engine

• 42 city / 36 highway mpg

Plug-in 2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I4 Engine

• 42 city/ 37 highway mpg
• 101 MPGe

As you can see, while EcoBoost® already gives the Ford Escape mpg ratings a boost, fuel efficiency skyrockets with the full-on hybrid version. Hales Corners overnight trips, here we come!

Upgrade to a Fuel-Efficient 2026 Ford Escape at Griffin Ford

Which of the 2026 Ford Escape engines delivers your desired performance specs and gas mileage? Find your preferred model for a great price at our dealership in Waukesha, where we have ongoing new vehicle specials to help you save! Contact us to start planning your visit and book a test drive. We’re excited to send you home in a new Ford SUV that you love!