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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
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelEscape
Model year2026
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders3
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG27
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG30
CO₂ tailpipe298 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2100

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Escape AWD26 MPG combined
Escape AWD28 MPG combined
Escape AWD HEV39 MPG combined
Escape FWD30 MPG combined
Escape FWD PHEV40 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City27 MPG
Highway34 MPG
Combined30 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Escape30 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 7% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$528/mo
Amount financed
$27,000
Total interest
$4,697
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5-year fuel cost
$6,700

$1,340/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG30
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA 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