2025 Ford Escape Specs & Performance

Whether you’re looking for a compact SUV at an affordable price with a balance of power and efficiency, one with above-average power, or one with the ultimate efficiency, there is a 2025 Ford Escape engine for every driving need from Naperville to Aurora. The 2025 Ford Escape is available with four engine options, including two EcoBoost engines, one hybrid powertrain, and one plug-in hybrid powertrain. Explore the 2025 Ford Escape specs, including horsepower and torque, the Ford Escape mpg ratings, and Ford Escape towing capacity, with the team at River View Ford in Oswego!

2025 Ford Escape Engine Options

With two gas engines, one hybrid powertrain, and one plug-in hybrid powertrain, Yorkville and Montgomery drivers can choose the setup that best fits their driving needs. Explore the 2025 Ford Escape engine specs as well as which trim levels each powertrain is available for below:

1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 Engine

• Standard for: Active™, ST-Line 
• FWD/AWD
• 8-speed Automatic Transmission
• 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm
• 199 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm

2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine

• Standard for: ST-Line Select, Platinum, ST-Line Elite
• AWD with AWD Disconnect
• 8-speed Automatic Transmission
• 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
• 280 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpm

2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Hybrid Engine

• Standard for: Plug-in Hybrid
• Available for: ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Platinum
• Electrical Continuous Variable Transmission (eCVT)
• FWD/AWD
• 163 hp @ 6,250 rpm
• 155 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 
• 192 Total System hp

2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Plug-In Hybrid

• Standard for: Plug-In Hybrid
• eCVT
• FWD
• 163 hp @ 6,250 rpm
• 155 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 
• 210 Total System hp 

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2025 Ford Escape Towing Capacity

Now that you know the horsepower and torque specs of the 2025 Ford Escape engines, it’s time to explore the 2025 Ford Escape towing capacity for each powertrain. With a base curb weight ranging from 3,273 pounds to 3,880 pounds, the Ford Escape towing capacity is rated up to 3,500 pounds with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. Explore the towing capacity of each 2025 Ford Escape engine below:

1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 Engine

• Maximum Towing Capacity: 2,000 pounds

2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine

• Maximum Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds (requires Class II Trailer Tow Package)

2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Hybrid engine

• Maximum Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

2.5L iVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Plug-In Hybrid

• Maximum Towing Capacity: 1,500 pounds

2025 Ford Escape MPG Rating & Fuel Economy

So, how fuel-efficient are the 2025 Ford Escape powertrains? Although official fuel economy ratings haven’t been released for the 2025 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid, we have the 2025 Ford Escape mpg ratings for the three other powertrain options. See the 2025 Ford Escape mpg ratings below:

1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 Engine

• Fuel tank capacity (FWD/AWD): 14.8 gallons /  15.7 gallons

• Recommended fuel: Unleaded, regular gasoline

• Fuel economy (FWD): 27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined mpg 

• Fuel economy (AWD): 26 city / 32 highway / 28 combined mpg

• EPA-estimated range (FWD/AWD): 444 miles / 440 miles 

2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 Engine

• Fuel tank capacity: 15.7 gallons

• Recommended fuel: Unleaded, regular gasoline

• Fuel economy: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg

• EPA-estimated range: 408 miles

2.5L iVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 Hybrid engine

• Fuel tank capacity (FWD/AWD): 14.3 gallons

• Recommended fuel: Unleaded, regular gasoline

• Fuel economy (FWD/AWD): 42 city / 36 highway / 39 combined mpg

• EPA-estimated range (FWD/AWD): 558 miles

Test-Drive a New 2025 Ford Escape With River View Ford

Now that you know more about the 2025 Ford Escape specs, it’s time to explore the available powertrains in person. Contact us today to schedule your test drive of a new Ford Escape, new Escape Hybrid, or new Escape Plug-in Hybrid at River View Ford! Our team will help you find the best configuration for your driving needs, while our finance experts will find the best loan plan or lease deal for your budget. We hope to see you in Oswego soon!