2025 Ford Escape® in Dickson, TN
The 2025 Ford Escape® brings practical engineering and efficient design to the compact SUV segment, offering a lineup built for a wide range of everyday driving needs. With six available trims, this model provides a structured set of options that align performance, technology, and utility across varying levels. Each configuration emphasizes drivetrain versatility, safety integration, and interior functionality while also accommodating preferences for hybrid power or traditional EcoBoost® engines. The lineup includes both front-wheel and all-wheel drive variants, with trim-specific enhancements to support personalized utility and comfort.
Trim Levels and Drivetrain Configurations
The 2025 Ford Escape® lineup includes both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. Front-wheel drive is standard on the 2025 Ford Escape® Active™, 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line, and 2025 Ford Escape® Plug-in Hybrid. All-wheel drive is optional on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line and standard on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select, 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite, and 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum®. The 2025 Ford Escape® Plug-in Hybrid is exclusively front-wheel drive.
The 2025 Ford Escape® Active™ and 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line use a 1.5L EcoBoost® engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select, 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite, and 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum® feature a 2.0L EcoBoost® engine. The 2025 Ford Escape® Plug-in Hybrid trim utilizes a 2.5L IVCT Atkinson-Cycle I-4 engine with an electric continuously variable transmission (eCVT).
Each trim includes electric power-assisted steering, four-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic traction control, and curve control. Engine block heaters are available. An AWD disconnect system is included where applicable. Neutral towing capability and a pedestrian alert sounder are exclusive to the 2025 Ford Escape® Plug-in Hybrid model.
Exterior Features and Structural Elements
All models feature dual chrome exhaust tips, LED signature lighting, body-colored door handles, configurable daytime running lamps, and privacy glass. 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line trims add black mesh upper grilles, black mirror caps, black roof rack side rails, ST-Line badging, and a rear skid plate. The 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite adds a body-color large single-wing rear spoiler and optional 19-inch machined-face ebony-painted aluminum wheels.
The 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum® model includes a piano black grille with chrome strip, chrome upper window moldings, a power liftgate, LED fog lamps, headlamps with LED light bars, heated mirrors with body-color caps, and 19-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with dark tarnished, painted pockets. The 2025 Ford Escape® Plug-in Hybrid shares several of these upscale features, including LED fog lamps and a power liftgate.
Roof rail crossbars are optional. Wheel sizes include 17-inch shadow silver-painted aluminum, 18-inch rock metallic-painted aluminum, 19-inch machined-face aluminum, and 18-inch machined-face magnetic aluminum wheels with painted pockets.
Cabin Systems and Interior Controls
All trims include dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, intelligent access with push-button start, a rotary gear shift dial, and FordPass® Connect™ with Wi-Fi hotspot. Entry-level trims use an 8-inch color LCD instrument cluster. Higher trims offer a 12.3-inch full digital display. A head-up display is optional on upper trims.
The 2025 Ford Escape® Active™ trim features unique cloth front bucket seats and a 6-way manual driver seat. 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line trims include partial vinyl and cloth sport contour bucket seats with red stitching on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line and 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select. The 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite and 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum® receive ActiveX®-trimmed sport contour bucket seats with mini-perforation. Plug-in Hybrid trims use partial vinyl and cloth seating.
Seat heating is available on all trims and standard on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select and above. Driver’s seat memory and 10-way power adjustments are available or standard depending on trim. All configurations offer a second-row 60/40 split-fold-down seat, carpeted floor mats, sliding sun visors, coat hooks, a center floor console with armrest, and eight cup holders.
Steering wheel types vary: urethane on the 2025 Ford Escape® Active™, flat-bottom with red stitching on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line trims, and heated sport-style on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select and above. A wireless charging pad and universal garage door opener are optional or standard on upper trims. Auto-dimming rearview mirrors appear on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite and 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum®. Manual tilt/telescoping steering columns are standard.
Infotainment Infrastructure
SYNC® 4 infotainment is standard across the range. The 2025 Ford Escape® Active™, 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line, and 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select include an 8-inch touchscreen, while the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite, 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum®, and 2025 Ford Escape® Plug-in Hybrid use a 13.2-inch version. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility is standard on all trims. SiriusXM® with 360L and AM/FM stereo with six speakers are standard.
A Bang & Olufsen® 10-speaker system with subwoofer is optional. Connected navigation is included on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite and above and is optional on lower trims. Audio and cruise controls are mounted on the steering wheel.
Driver Assistance and Safety Technologies
Ford Co-Pilot360™ is standard on all trims. This package includes Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support, Lane-Keeping System, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Rear Cross-Traffic Braking, and Auto High-Beam Headlamps.
Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist+ is standard on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite, 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum®, and 2025 Ford Escape® Plug-in Hybrid and includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, Evasive Steering Assist, and Intersection Assist. Additional features include Reverse Brake Assist, rear parking sensors, and a digital rearview camera on upper trims.
Standard passive safety includes a Personal Safety System™ with dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, a driver knee airbag, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, a Safety Canopy® System, three-point safety belts at all five seating positions, a Belt-Minder® system, and LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children).
Engine Types and Towing Options
Front-wheel drive is standard for most trims, while all-wheel drive is standard on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Select and above. A Class II Trailer Tow Package is optional on trims with the 2.0L EcoBoost® engine. Curve control, post-collision braking, and electronic parking brakes are standard.
Optional Packages and Configuration Enhancements
The Active Premium Tech Pack, Cold Weather Package, and Technology Packages #1 and #2 expand comfort and feature content. The Premium Technology Package is available on the 2025 Ford Escape® ST-Line Elite and the 2025 Ford Escape® Platinum®. The PHEV Premium Package is exclusive to the Plug-in Hybrid trim and adds high-end equipment and finish.
Options include floor liners, cargo mats, and a panoramic Vista Roof® with power shade. A mini steel spare wheel or tire inflator and sealant kit is included depending on trim. PowerPoints and USB ports are present in both front and rear rows.