2026 Ford Escape Active SUV

$28,000$33,345 MSRP¹

Pilson Ford

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2026 Ford Escape Active: Your Perfect Partner for Life's Adventures

Imagine cruising down the streets of Champaign, Illinois, with the windows down, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and the energy of the University of Illinois. The 2026 Ford Escape Active is ready to be your trusted companion, whether you're navigating city streets or embarking on weekend getaways.

Performance & Capability

The 2026 Ford Escape Active is engineered to handle the demands of your daily life and beyond. Its responsive EcoBoost 1.5L I-3 engine delivers a spirited 180 horsepower, providing ample power for your commute or weekend adventures. The 8-Speed Automatic Transmission ensures smooth and efficient gear changes, optimizing both performance and fuel economy. With selectable drive modes, you can tailor the Escape's performance to suit the conditions, whether you're facing slick winter roads around Shelbyville or enjoying a scenic drive. The Short and Long Arm Rear Suspension provides a comfortable and controlled ride, while features like Hill Start Assist and Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential enhance confidence in challenging situations. The Start-Stop Engine technology helps conserve fuel during city driving, making every gallon count.

Technology & Connectivity

Stay connected and entertained on the go with the 2026 Ford Escape Active's advanced technology features. The SYNC 4 infotainment system offers seamless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to access your favorite apps, music, and navigation with ease. The 8-inch touchscreen display provides a clear and intuitive interface, while voice-activated controls keep your hands on the wheel and your focus on the road. With multiple USB ports throughout the cabin, everyone can keep their devices charged and ready. The available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot ensures a reliable internet connection for streaming music, browsing the web, or staying connected with work and family during those long drives to Decatur.

Comfort & Interior

Step inside the 2026 Ford Escape Active and experience a comfortable and well-appointed interior designed for your everyday needs. The EBONY UNIQUE CLOTH SEATS offer a stylish and comfortable place to settle in, while the Heated Front Seats and Heated Steering Wheel provide welcome warmth on chilly mornings. The Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control allows you and your passenger to customize the temperature to your individual preferences. With the 60/40 Folding Split-Bench Rear Seat, you can easily adapt the cargo space to accommodate your gear, whether you're hauling groceries or packing for a weekend camping trip. The Power Liftgate provides convenient access to the cargo area, making loading and unloading a breeze.

Safety & Driver Assistance

Your safety is paramount, and the 2026 Ford Escape Active is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety and driver-assistance features to provide peace of mind on every journey. The Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) helps you avoid or mitigate potential collisions, while the Lane Keeping Alert system helps you stay centered in your lane. The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) alerts you to vehicles in your blind spots, making lane changes safer. The Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system helps you back out of parking spaces with confidence, and the High Resolution Digital Camera Back-Up Camera provides a clear view of what's behind you. With seven airbags strategically placed throughout the cabin, the Escape Active is designed to protect you and your passengers in the event of a collision.

Exterior & Design

The 2026 Ford Escape Active boasts a stylish and modern exterior design that is sure to turn heads. The CARBONIZED GRAY METALLIC paint finish exudes sophistication, while the 17-inch Shadow Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels add a touch of sporty flair. The Black Grille and Rear Lip Spoiler contribute to the Escape's athletic stance, and the LED Headlights provide enhanced visibility and a distinctive look. The Black Bodyside Cladding and Wheel Well Trim add a rugged touch, making the Escape Active ready for any adventure. Consider exploring our New Inventory for more options.

Key Highlights

Here are some of the standout features of the 2026 Ford Escape Active:

EcoBoost 1.5L I-3 Engine - Provides a balance of power and efficiency for everyday driving.
8-Speed Automatic Transmission - Delivers smooth and responsive gear changes.
SYNC 4 Infotainment System - Offers seamless smartphone integration and intuitive controls.
Heated Front Seats - Provides warmth and comfort on cold days.
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) - Helps prevent or mitigate collisions.
Lane Keeping Alert - Helps you stay centered in your lane.
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) - Alerts you to vehicles in your blind spots.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert - Helps you back out of parking spaces with confidence.
Power Liftgate - Provides convenient access to the cargo area.
17-inch Shadow Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels - Adds a touch of sporty flair to the exterior.
Automatic High Beam Headlights - Automatically adjusts headlights for optimal visibility.
Keyless Entry - Easy access to your vehicle.
Automatic Emergency Braking - Provides added safety on the road.
USB Port - Stay connected on the go.
WIFI Hotspot - Always have access to the internet.

Visit Us

Pilson Ford is conveniently located to serve customers from across the region, including Champaign, Tuscola, and Arcola. We're just a short drive away at 2000 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938. Call us at (888) 474-5766 to Schedule Service or discuss Appy for Financing options. You can also Value Your Trade online. We look forward to welcoming you to Pilson Ford and helping you find the perfect vehicle to fit your lifestyle! Get Directions to Pilson Ford

Build Codes: 19H| HTDMIR| HSEATS| REMOTE| HSTEER| 200A| RD| C| WL| AX| 448| 99N| TR| GV| 50C| 51U| M7| CB| 153| 59H| U0G

All vehicle pricing includes all offers and incentives. Prices do not include additional fees and a government fee, taxes, finance charges, dealer documentation fees, emissions testing fees, or other fees. All prices, specifications, and availability are subject to change without notice. Contact dealer for the most current information.

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Warranty

3YR/36,000 BUMPER / BUMPER
5YR/60,000 POWERTRAIN
5YR/60,000 ROADSIDE ASSIST

Exterior

ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTERS
DOOR HANDLES - BODY COLOR
DUAL EXHAUST CHROME TIPS
EASY FUEL CAPLESS FILLER
FULLY AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
HEADLAMP COURTESY DELAY
PRIVACY GLASS - REAR DOORS
REAR INT WIPER/WASH/DFRST
REAR SPOILER
TAILLAMPS-LED
TIRE INFLATOR/SEALANT KIT

Functional

4G MODEM
BLIND SPOT SENSOR
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
FORD APP
INTELLIGENT ACCESS W/PUSH BUTTON START
REFRESH95
SIRIUSXM W/360L- NA AK&HI

Interior

DUAL VISOR VANITY MIRRORS
DUAL ZONE AUTO CLIMATE CTL
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
MAP POCKETS-PASSENGER
POWERPOINTS-12V, USB A & C
REAR SEAT CUPHOLDERS AND ARMREST
ROTARY GEAR SHIFT DIAL
STEERING:TILT/TELESCOPE, CRUISE & AUDIO CONTROLS

Safety

ADVANCETRAC WITH RSC
AIRBAG - DRIVER KNEE
AIRBAGS - DUAL STAGE FRONT
AIRBAGS - FRONT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT
AIRBAGS - SAFETY CANOPY
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
LATCH CHILD SAFETY SYSTEM
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM
SECURITY SYSTEM
TIRE PRESSURE MONIT SYS

Standard Features

BodyStyle: Gas
Drive: Front-Wheel Drive
Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost® Engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology
ExteriorColor: Carbonized Gray Metallic
InteriorColor: Ebony Black
RapidSpec: Escape Active® (200A)
SeatType: Unique Cloth Seats
SpecialPackage: Cold Weather Package
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
WheelMaterial: 17” Shadow Silver-painted Aluminum Wheels
WheelSize: 17” Shadow Silver-painted Aluminum Wheels

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BLIND SPOT SENSOR
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
FULLY AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS
SECURITY SYSTEM

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Included Options

1.5L EcoBoost Engine w/Auto Start-Stop Technology
3.81 Axle Ratio
4,360 lbs GVWR

Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
Front-wheel drive
Battery w/Run Down Protection
1013# Maximum Payload
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
14.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Short And Long Arm Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
17 Shadow Silver-Painted Aluminum Wheels
225/65R17 102H All Season BSW Tires
Tire Inflator & Sealant Kit
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
Black Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Side Windows Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
Deep Tinted Glass
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Lip Spoiler
Black grille
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Perimeter/Approach Lights
LED Brakelights
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
6 Speakers
Integrated Roof Antenna
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Driver Seat
6-Way Manual Driver Seat -inc: fore/aft, up/down and manual recline
Passenger Seat
4-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat -inc: fore/aft and manual recline
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Front Cupholder
Rear Cupholder
Compass
Valet Function
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Glove Box
Driver foot rest
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Full Cloth Headliner
Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Front And Rear Map Lights
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Carpet Floor Trim
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver Information Center
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Outside Temp Gauge
Digital/Analog Appearance
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Immobilizer
2 12V DC Power Outlets
Air Filtration
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) Blind Spot
Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Personal Safety System Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver knee airbag
Rear child safety locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
High Resolution Digital Camera Back-Up Camera

3.8out of 5 overall

5.0
KBB's Expert Review tells the story
by Uncle tom on Wednesday, May 27, 2020
White Escape Hybrid titanium. Glad we decided on this instead of Rav4. It's a luxury car for us 'middle-weight' type people. Everything is fine...right now. More satisfied with the 2020 model than our 2016 titanium. Quiet, handles well, like switches, leather upholstery comfortable, visibility good, safety good, very good audio, and good grunt when needed. Driving 2/3's city and 1/3rd highways(2 lane mostly) currently averaging 42.2 mpg!'…
5.0
2021 Escape Titanium AWD
by Great One on Saturday, June 26, 2021
So far my Escape has been great. I'm 6'2" and stocky and the cabin does not feel cramped. The backseat can slide forward and back a few inches which is nice also, I have not yet had any complaints about lack of space in the backseats. The 2.0L Ecoboost is definitely the way to go. It is fast and once I discovered the sport mode, I haven't really used any of the other ones. It accelerates quick and overtakes without breaking a sweat. Unfortunately Ford does not give you the option of choosing your default drive mode. So every time you start your vehicle you have to page through all the different modes until you get to the one you want. We get some snow where I live and the Escape did fine in light snow and ice. There's a drive mode for slippery conditions that slows the vehicle and lowers throttle response to prevent loss of traction. The stock tires are ok but not great in heavy rain and snow. I have not yet had the opportunity to try out the deep snow and sand mode yet. I noticed that TCS is disabled in that mode but I cannot comment on how throttle and shift points are affected. The entertainment center is responsive and intuitive. Apple car play can be spotty at times and won't connect properly. I have found that as long as I wait until everything has started up before plugging in my phone it works good. The B&O speakers sound fine but I could not tell a difference between any other car stereo I've ever had. Also the heads up display is a neat gimmick but it's just above the instrument cluster that displays all the same info. It will display driving directions but only if you use ford navigation. It does not interact with car play. The interior materials really do appear cheap, lots of plastic everywhere. Other than the accent panel that runs through the middle of the dash and a few pieces of leather on places you rest your arms on, it's all plastic. Adaptive cruise control works really well and I like that I can set the follow distance. Be careful on the highway, while trying to overtake with adaptive cruise active your vehicle may suddenly brake because of a semi or other slow moving vehicle up ahead. This has happened to me a few times and can be dangerous and unnerving if you drive aggressively. Parking assist is a cool feature and works as advertised most of the time. I've had a few instances where it tried to cram into too small of a spot and just stops after backing halfway in. High beams can be set to auto as well. So you can turn on auto lights and auto high beams and never touch either again, ever. Ford connect is an app you can download on your phone allowing you to remote start from the app. The app also displays lots of vehicle info, including tire pressure. With remote start, the climate control will default to where it was last set. Exterior trim scratches easily so be careful where you lean. I recommend the vehicle but only if you can get a good deal on it. It's pretty good at 30-32,000 but I wouldn't pay any more than that at the dealership.…
4.0
Great little SUV
by Googolovich on Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Got this Escape Titanium AWD for commuting. I drive 50 mi each way, 3 days a week. The active safety features were the big differentiator for me. CoPilot360 tech package with the adaptive cruise control is an absolute game changer. Parallel park assist is amazing. The vehicle is almost as comfortable as my full size pickup but with much better gas mileage. I would definitely recommend it.…

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