Trim Report

Ford Escape ST-Line Elite2026

Includes:ESCAPE|ST-Line Elite
$17,399
Starting From
253
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 253 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $17,399
Max $45,105
From $17,399
Fresh

ST-Line Elite Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$20,900
$21K–$45K
3,959 listings25,000 avg miles
Active
From$10,094
5,499 listings|$10K–$40K
Limited
From$1,200
175 listings|$1K–$12K
Platinum
From$16,094
1,012 listings|$16K–$44K
S
From$875
744 listings|$875–$30K
SE
From$600
6,023 listings|$600–$60K
SE Sport
From$11,000
75 listings|$11K–$25K
SEL
From$825
1,925 listings|$825–$95K
ST-Line
From$9,480
4,276 listings|$9K–$53K
ST-Line Elite
From$17,399
253 listings|$17K–$45K
ST-Line Select
From$16,000
974 listings|$16K–$43K
Titanium
From$725
1,942 listings|$725–$101K
XLS
From$1,499
71 listings|$1K–$13K
XLT
From$575
362 listings|$575–$13K

2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Escape ST-Line Elite

Location data for all 2026 Ford Escape trims combined

39States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 38 other states nationwide.

Ford Escape Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2026 Ford Escape trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2026 Ford Escape, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
0
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
26V3010002026-12-05
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

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."

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Ford Escape Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2026 Ford Escape trims

26–40mpg combined
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23-42city
·
31-37hwy
·
$1,700-$2,600/yr

The 2026 Ford Escape delivers 26 to 40 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Escape FWD PHEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
40mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
42 city37 hwy~$1,700/yr9/10 Clean
Escape AWD HEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
39mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
42 city36 hwy~$1,750/yr7/10 Clean
Escape FWD - Automatic 8-spd
30mpg
1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average
Escape AWD - Automatic 8-spd
28mpg
1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average
Escape AWD - Automatic 8-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

ST-Line Elite Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite

How does the ST-Line Elite compare to other Ford Escape trims?

The ST-Line Elite occupies a distinct position in the Ford Escape range. See how it stacks up on the 2026 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2026 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite?

Maintenance costs for the ST-Line Elite align with the broader Ford Escape ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2026 model year has 1 recall on record. Check the 2026 Ford Escape page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Escape ST-Line Elite?

For the ST-Line Elite, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Escape buyer's guide.

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