Ford Escape

The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV that is manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was introduced during 2000 as a 2001 model year SUV. The Ford Escape is also available in a hybrid version. The current Escape is actually a European based model that is sold in Europe as the Ford Kuga (not to be confused with the similar sounding Cougar)

Fourth generation (2020)

Fourth generation
Overview
Also calledFord Kuga
ProductionAugust 2019[1] – present
Model years2020–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
PlatformFord C2
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) permanent magnet synchronous
Power output
List
  • Gasoline:
  • 181 hp (184 PS; 135 kW) (1.5 L EcoBoost)
  • 250 hp (253 PS; 177 kW) (2.0 L EcoBoost)
  • Gasoline hybrid:
  • 200 hp (203 PS; 149 kW) (2.5 L Hybrid, combined)
  • Gasoline plug-in hybrid:
  • 209 hp (212 PS; 156 kW) (2.5 L PHEV, combined)
  • 165 hp (167 PS; 123 kW) (1.5 L PHEV, combined)
Transmission
  • 8-speed 8FM SelectShift automatic
  • PowerSplit CVT
Hybrid drivetrain
Battery
  • 1.1 kWh lithium-ion (hybrid)
  • 14.4 kWh lithium-ion (plug-in hybrid)
  • 15.1 kWh lithium-ion (plug-in hybrid, China)
Dimensions
Wheelbase106.7 in (2,710 mm)
Length180.5 in (4,585 mm)
Width74.1 in (1,882 mm)
Height66.1 in (1,679 mm)
Curb weight
  • 3,299–3,551 lb (1,496–1,611 kg)
  • 3,554–3,706 lb (1,612–1,681 kg) (FHEV)
  • 3,884 lb (1,762 kg) (PHEV)
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Chronology
PredecessorFord C-Max (Escape Hybrid)

The fourth generation came out in 2019.


  1. bblfleet.com/fleetdocs/ford_buildout.pdf
  2. "Ford Escape 2020 Technical Specifications" (PDF). Ford Media.