This page covers NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Ford Escape Phev Phev.
26–40 mpg combined
5.9–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2026 Ford Escape PHEV received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The vehicle earned 4 stars in frontal crash protection and 4 stars in rollover resistance. It achieved the highest rating of 5 stars in both side crash and side pole crash tests. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the 2026 model year tested.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).