2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape
The 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape is a compact SUV, rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 30
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $30,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Affordable Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Model | Escape |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 27 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 30 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 298 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2100 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Escape AWD | 26 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Escape AWD | 28 MPG combined |
| Escape AWD HEV | 39 MPG combined |
| Escape FWD | 30 MPG combined |
| Escape FWD PHEV | 40 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 27 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 7% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $27,000
- Total interest
- $4,697
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (2)
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR25V862000 · 2025-12-12
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL26V301000 · 2026-05-12
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Remedy: The Secondary On Board Diagnostic Module C (SOBDMC) software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 15, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V863.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape?
The 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway).
Is the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape costs roughly $1,340 per year to fuel, or about $6,700 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape?
The 2026 Affordable Aluminum Escape is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC