2025 Ford Escape
Priced from $29,515 to $38,400 across 13 trims, the 2025 Ford Escape is a SUV that we have evaluated using data from six independent sources: EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, RepairPal, AAA, and the manufacturer. What follows is every verifiable data point we could find.
Among 95 value SUVs, the 2025 Ford Escape earns a A for fuel cost. NHTSA rates it at 5 stars. RepairPal gives it 3.5 out of 5 for reliability. NHTSA has 9 recall campaigns on file, more than the 1.8 average for SUVs.
What the published data indicates
Compared with similar SUVs in our dataset, the clearest positive signals for the 2025 Ford Escape are lower estimated fuel cost and high published crash-test results, with lower estimated five-year cost, but the recall history needs a closer look.
- fuel cost
- safety
- estimated 5-year cost
Strongest published signals
- Fuel: Top 20% cheapest to fuel among hybrid SUVs. Best-case annual fuel cost is $1,100. Cheapest SUVs to fuel 2025 →
- Safety: 5-star NHTSA. Safest SUVs 2025 →
- Best estimated five-year cost in the lineup is about $3,104 below the similar-vehicle average.
Limits and cautions
- There are 9 recalls on file, which is above the current SUVs average. Zero-recall cars 2025 →
- Reliability is not a standout here: RepairPal 3.5/5.
- Efficiency swings by about 14 MPG across the lineup, so trim choice materially changes the fuel story.
Comparable models
- Starting MSRP
- $29,515 - $38,400
- EPA Combined MPG
- 26-39 MPG
- EPA Combined MPG
- 40 MPG (Plug-In Hybrid)
- NHTSA Safety Rating
- 5-Star (Highest)
- Est. Annual Fuel Cost
- $1,100 - $1,700/yr
- Recalls on File
- 9 recalls on file
- EPA: vs Avg Vehicle
- Save $3,500 over 5 yrs
- Owner Complaints
- 10 on file
- Brand Origin
- United States
How Safe Is the 2025 Ford Escape?
NHTSA awarded the 2025 Ford Escape a 5-star overall rating, the highest available. This places it among the 82% of SUVs that earned top marks in frontal, side, and rollover crash tests. Source: NHTSA.
Overall Safety
82% of SUVs share this top rating
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Frontal Crash | |
| Side Crash | |
| Rollover |
Rollover Risk: 17.4%
| Feature | Availability |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Crash Imminent Braking | Standard & Optional |
| Dynamic Brake Support | Standard & Optional |
NHTSA evaluates frontal, side, and rollover performance. IIHS adds small overlap and roof strength tests. Both sets of results are shown here.
How Did the 2025 Ford Escape Perform in IIHS Crash Tests?
IIHS has tested the 2025 Ford Escape but did not award a Top Safety Pick designation. Individual test ratings are shown below. IIHS tests complement NHTSA ratings by evaluating different crash scenarios. Source: IIHS.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Small Overlap Front | G Good |
| Moderate Overlap Front | G Good |
| Side | M Marginal |
| Headlights | A Acceptable |
| Front Crash Prevention (Vehicle) | M Marginal |
| Seat Belt Reminders | G Good |
| Child Seat Anchors (LATCH) | G+ Good+ |
IIHS vehicle class: Small SUVs
Crash tests measure how a vehicle performs in a collision. Recall data reveals whether the manufacturer or NHTSA has found safety defects requiring correction.
Does the 2025 Ford Escape Have Any Recalls?
With 9 recall campaigns on file, the 2025 Ford Escape exceeds the 1.8 average for SUVs. Affected components include AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Note that more recalls can indicate more proactive defect identification. All recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA.
9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA.
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE, SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Most recent: February 2026
Units affected: 280,552
Owner-Reported Problems
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Escape. This is below the average of 29 complaints for 2025 SUVs. Owner complaints are self-reported and unverified, but patterns across many reports can indicate real issues.
3 in the last 90 days · most recent filed 2026-03-03
Most-reported problem areas
- Electrical5
- Engine3
- ADAS / Safety Tech2
- Fuel System1
- Steering1
Source: NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. Data last refreshed 2026-03-07.
Safety data covered, the next consideration is what this vehicle costs to run. Fuel economy is where most owners feel the difference between trims.
What Is the 2025 Ford Escape Fuel Economy?
At up to 40 combined MPG, the 2025 Ford Escape's most efficient trim costs an estimated $1,100 per year in fuel, $296 less than the $1,396 average for value SUVs. Real-world results will vary. Source: EPA.
Ranges from 26 to 40 combined MPG/MPGe depending on trim and drivetrain.
| Trim | Combined | City | Highway | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active FWD GAS | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $1,450/yr |
| ST-Line FWD GAS | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $1,450/yr |
| Active AWD GAS | 28 MPG | 26 | 32 | $1,550/yr |
| ST-Line AWD GAS | 28 MPG | 26 | 32 | $1,550/yr |
| ST-Line FWD HEV | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1,100/yr |
| ST-Line Select AWD GAS | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $1,700/yr |
| ST-Line Select AWD HEV | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1,100/yr |
| Platinum FWD HEV | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1,100/yr |
| Platinum AWD GAS | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $1,700/yr |
| ST-Line Elite AWD GAS | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $1,700/yr |
| Platinum AWD HEV | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1,100/yr |
| ST-Line Elite AWD HEV | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1,100/yr |
| Plug-In Hybrid FWD PHEV | 40 MPG | 42 | 37 | $1,100/yr |
Fuel costs are predictable from EPA data. The less visible costs, insurance, maintenance, and depreciation, are estimated by AAA for this vehicle class.
What Does the 2025 Ford Escape Cost to Own?
Estimated 5-year total ownership cost for the 2025 Ford Escape ranges from $73,625 to $96,800 depending on trim, based on AAA's Your Driving Costs study for the Compact SUV class. This includes insurance, maintenance, depreciation, registration, and financing. These are class averages, not specific to this model. Source: AAA.
| Maintenance | $1,746/yr |
|---|---|
| Insurance | $1,726/yr |
| Depreciation | $3,554/yr |
| Registration & Taxes | $641/yr |
| Financing | $898/yr |
| Total (excluding fuel) | $10,279/yr |
| Cost per mile | $0.69/mi |
With 13 trims available, the cost and equipment differences are worth examining. The comparison below shows how price, fuel economy, and features vary.
How Do the 2025 Ford Escape Trims Compare?
With 13 trims priced from $29,515 to $38,400, the 2025 Ford Escape offers a range of equipment levels. Trims are available with Gasoline and Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid powertrains, which affects fuel economy and pricing. MSRP figures below do not include destination, taxes, or dealer fees.
| Trim | Base MSRP | Combined MPG | Est. Annual Fuel Cost | Drive Type | Horsepower | Curb Weight | Est. 5-Year Cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active FWD GAS | $29,515 | 30 MPG | $1,450/yr | FWD | 180 hp | 3,273 lbs | $88,160 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ST-Line FWD GAS | $30,360 | 30 MPG | $1,450/yr | FWD | 180 hp | $89,005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Active AWD GAS | $30,915 | 28 MPG | $1,550/yr | AWD | 180 hp | 3,420 lbs | $90,060 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ST-Line AWD GAS | $31,760 | 28 MPG | $1,550/yr | AWD | 180 hp | $90,905 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ST-Line FWD HEV | $32,490 | 39 MPG | $1,100/yr | FWD | 192 hp | 3,529 lbs | $73,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ST-Line Select AWD GAS | $33,195 | 26 MPG | $1,700/yr | AWD | 250 hp | 3,505 lbs | $93,090 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ST-Line Select AWD HEV | $34,190 | 39 MPG | $1,100/yr | AWD | 192 hp | 3,670 lbs | $75,325 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platinum FWD HEV | $35,615 | 39 MPG | $1,100/yr | FWD | 192 hp | $76,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platinum AWD GAS | $35,910 | 26 MPG | $1,700/yr | AWD | 250 hp | $95,805 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ST-Line Elite AWD GAS | $36,905 | 26 MPG | $1,700/yr | AWD | 250 hp | $96,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Ford Escape lineup has contracted from 15 trims in 2024 to 13 trims in 2025. Hybrid trims now represent 46% of the lineup, up from 40% in 2024. The entry price has increased $1,515 since 2024.
Trims no longer available
- Base Fleet FWD GAS (last available 2024)
- Base Fleet AWD GAS (last available 2024)
Price changes since 2024
- Plug-In Hybrid FWD PHEV $40,500 (2024) → $38,400 (2025) -$2,100
- Platinum AWD GAS $37,465 (2024) → $35,910 (2025) -$1,555
- ST-Line Elite AWD GAS $38,460 (2024) → $36,905 (2025) -$1,555
- Platinum FWD HEV $36,965 (2024) → $35,615 (2025) -$1,350
- Platinum AWD HEV $38,465 (2024) → $37,115 (2025) -$1,350
- ST-Line Elite AWD HEV $39,460 (2024) → $38,110 (2025) -$1,350
- ST-Line FWD HEV $33,340 (2024) → $32,490 (2025) -$850
- ST-Line Select AWD HEV $35,040 (2024) → $34,190 (2025) -$850
- ST-Line Select AWD GAS $34,040 (2024) → $33,195 (2025) -$845
- ST-Line AWD GAS $32,510 (2024) → $31,760 (2025) -$750
View full trim timeline (2024–2026)
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Fleet FWD GAS | $28,000 30 MPG | — | — |
| Active FWD GAS | $29,345 30 MPG | $29,515 30 MPG | $30,350 30 MPG |
| Base Fleet AWD GAS | $29,500 28 MPG | — | — |
| ST-Line FWD GAS | $30,340 30 MPG | $30,360 30 MPG | $31,195 30 MPG |
| Active AWD GAS | $31,515 28 MPG | $30,915 28 MPG | $31,750 28 MPG |
| ST-Line AWD GAS | $32,510 28 MPG | $31,760 28 MPG | $32,595 28 MPG |
| ST-Line FWD HEV | $33,340 39 MPG | $32,490 39 MPG | — |
| ST-Line Select AWD GAS | $34,040 26 MPG | $33,195 26 MPG | $35,015 26 MPG |
| ST-Line Select AWD HEV | $35,040 39 MPG | $34,190 39 MPG | $33,890 39 MPG |
| Platinum FWD HEV | $36,965 39 MPG | $35,615 39 MPG | — |
| Platinum AWD GAS | $37,465 26 MPG | $35,910 26 MPG | $37,940 26 MPG |
| ST-Line Elite AWD GAS | $38,460 26 MPG | $36,905 26 MPG | $38,935 26 MPG |
| Platinum AWD HEV | $38,465 39 MPG | $37,115 39 MPG | $36,215 39 MPG |
| ST-Line Elite AWD HEV | $39,460 39 MPG | $38,110 39 MPG | $37,210 39 MPG |
| Plug-In Hybrid FWD PHEV | $40,500 39 MPG | $38,400 40 MPG | $35,400 40 MPG |
Compare Trim Costs
Select two trims and adjust your driving and financing to see how monthly costs compare. Only costs we can compute from EPA data and your inputs are shown. No estimates, no guesses.
Your driving & financing
Beyond the purchase decision, the next question is long-term dependability. Here is the reliability rating currently available for this vehicle.
How Reliable Is the 2025 Ford Escape?
RepairPal rates the 2025 Ford Escape at 3.5 out of 5.0 for reliability, which is about average for value SUVs. RepairPal ratings reflect repair frequency and cost data from a network of certified repair shops. Source: RepairPal.
Ford backs this vehicle with the following warranty terms. Coverage begins from the original purchase date.
What Warranty Does the 2025 Ford Escape Come With?
Ford provides the following warranty coverage for the 2025 Escape. Warranty terms are published by the manufacturer and apply to all trims. Coverage begins from the date of original purchase. Warranty terms shown here reflect the most recently published manufacturer data.
| Basic Warranty | 3yr/36k |
|---|---|
| Powertrain Warranty | 5yr/60k |
| Corrosion Warranty | 5yr/unlimited |
| Roadside Assistance | 5yr/60k |
What Are the 2025 Ford Escape Specs?
Detailed specifications for the 2025 Ford Escape as reported by the manufacturer. Specifications may vary by trim, market, and production date. Source: manufacturer-reported data.
| Engine | 1.5L I3, 2.5L I4, 2L I4 |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 - 250 hp |
| Torque | 199 - 280 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic, electrically variable-speed automatic |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded, premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Fuel Tank | 11.1 - 15.7 gal |
| Length | 180.1 - 181.2 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 74.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 - 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,273 - 3,880 lbs |
What Changed for the 2025 Ford Escape?
- Number of available trims changed
- Pricing changed across one or more trims
- EPA fuel economy ratings changed
- Recall status changed
This page reflects the most recently published data from EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, manufacturers, and selected third-party references for the 2025 Ford Escape. When source agencies release updates, this page regenerates automatically. Our methodology page explains how data is collected, verified, and presented.
2025 Ford Escape FAQ
How does the 2025 Ford Escape compare to other suvs?
Based on published data, the 2025 Ford Escape has a safety grade of B, a fuel cost grade of A, and a RepairPal reliability score of 3.5/5. These grades compare it against similar suvs in its price range. No single metric tells the whole story, so we recommend reviewing each section on this page. See our Safest SUVs 2025 list.
Which 2025 Ford Escape trim has the lowest ownership cost?
Among 13 available trims, the ST-Line FWD HEV has the lowest estimated five-year ownership cost at $73,625, starting at $32,490 MSRP. The most expensive trim to own is about $96,800. See the full trim comparison table above for a side-by-side breakdown.
How much does 2025 Ford Escape insurance cost?
AAA estimates the annual insurance cost for the Compact SUV class at $1,726 per year, or about $144 per month. This is a class-level average, not specific to the 2025 Ford Escape. Your actual premium will depend on your driving history, location, and coverage choices. Source: AAA Your Driving Costs study.
How much does 2025 Ford Escape maintenance cost per year?
AAA estimates average annual maintenance for the Compact SUV class at $1,746 per year. This covers routine services, wear items, and unscheduled repairs. Combined with insurance ($1,726/yr) and depreciation ($3,554/yr), total non-fuel ownership costs run about $10,279 per year. These are class averages from the AAA Your Driving Costs study.
How fast does a 2025 Ford Escape depreciate?
AAA estimates the Compact SUV class depreciates about $3,554 per year, or roughly $17,770 over five years. On a base MSRP of $29,515, that represents about 60% of the purchase price. These are class averages and actual depreciation varies by trim, condition, mileage, and market demand. Source: AAA.
How much will I spend on gas with a 2025 Ford Escape?
The most efficient 2025 Ford Escape trim costs an estimated $1,100 per year in fuel, or about $92 per month, based on EPA ratings and national average fuel prices. That is about $296 less than the average for similar suvs. See our Cheapest SUVs to fuel 2025 list.
What vehicles compete with the 2025 Ford Escape?
Based on price range, body type, and segment positioning, the closest competitors to the 2025 Ford Escape include 2025 Toyota RAV4, 2025 Mazda CX-5, and 2025 Subaru Forester. Each of those pages includes the same safety, fuel cost, reliability, and recall data so you can compare directly. Browse all 2025 SUVs.
What changed on the 2025 Ford Escape from last year?
Compared to the previous model year, 2 trims were dropped and the entry price increased by $1,515 for the Ford Escape lineup. See the trim evolution timeline above for full year-by-year pricing and availability details.
How much does a 2025 Ford Escape cost per month to own?
Excluding your car payment, estimated monthly costs for the 2025 Ford Escape include about $857 for insurance, maintenance, depreciation, and fees, plus roughly $92 for fuel. That puts non-payment running costs around $949 per month. These are estimates based on AAA class averages and EPA fuel data. Actual costs depend on your driving, location, and coverage.
Is the 2025 Ford Escape available as a hybrid?
Yes, the 2025 Ford Escape is available with a hybrid powertrain option alongside conventional powertrains. Hybrid trims typically offer better fuel economy at a higher starting price compared to conventional gas trims. See our Hybrid SUVs 2025 list.
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