Embrace life on the move in the 2026 Ford Escape®, bringing bold design, intelligent technology features, and refined comforts to your drive. Within its thoughtfully designed interior, this compact SUV has plenty to offer when it comes to generous passenger space and versatile cargo solutions. Whether navigating your daily commute, heading out for a night on the town, or hitting the road for the long weekend ahead, the Ford Escape is ready to keep you comfortable and connected wherever the journey takes you.
Learn more about the interior features, cargo specifications, and more for the Ford Escape with this comprehensive interior overview prepared by the team at Gallery Ford of Pekin.
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Balancing passenger comfort with modern design style, the interior of the 2026 Ford Escape surrounds you with a range of premium amenities for a more relaxed and engaging driving experience. Settle into plush seat upholstery options like unique cloth, vinyl and cloth, or ActiveX® seat upholstery with mini perforations. Tailor your driving comfort with the available ten-way power driver’s seat and six-way power front passenger’s seat. Brighten the cabin with natural sunlight by day with the available panoramic Vista Roof®, then experience a calming cabin atmosphere during your evening drives with standard Ice Blue® instrument panel cluster lighting.
Stay connected on the go with a multitude of intuitive technologies featured in the 2026 Ford Escape. Pair your smartphone to the SYNC® 4 infotainment system using wireless Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™, placing contacts, navigation, music, and essential apps with its available 13.2-inch touchscreen. An available ten-speaker B&O sound system by Bang & Olufsen® brings your favorite playlists to life with immersive clarity. An available wireless charging pad keeps your device powered up when you’re on the move.
Available interior features include:
Available technology features include:
Choose from an array of seating materials and thoughtfully curated color choices in the 2026 Ford Escape that appeal to your personal tastes. The option of refined neutral colors like Space Gray or bold hues like Ebony Black with red accent stitching gives your Ford Escape interior a polished and modern feel that makes it distinctly yours.
Seat upholstery and color options include:
Available trim: Active™
Available trim: Active
Available trims: ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Plug-in Hybrid
Available trims: ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, Plug-in Hybrid
Available trims: ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite
Available trim: Platinum®
Available trim: Platinum
Available trims: ST-Line Elite, Platinum, Plug-in Hybrid
Available trims: ST-Line Elite, Platinum, Plug-in Hybrid
Designed for everyday versatility, the 2026 Ford Escape seats five passengers within its spacious interior. The front row offers 42.4 inches of legroom, while your second row passengers can stretch out with 40.7 inches of legroom. A sliding second row with a 60/40 split-fold configuration adapts effortlessly to provide 37.5 cubic inches of cargo space with the rear seats upright and 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space with rear seats folded down.
View interior specifications in the accompanying table.
| Model | Standard | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | Five | Five |
| Passenger Volume | 104 cu.-ft. | 102.2 cu.-ft. |
| Headroom (Front/Rear) | 40 / 39.3 in. | 40 / 39.3 in. |
| Legroom (Front/Rear) | 42.4 / 40.7 in. | 42.4 / 38.9 in. |
| Shoulder Room (Front/Rear) | 57.6 / 56 in. | 57.6 / 56 in. |
| Hip Room (Front/Rear) | 55.2 / 53.3 in. | 55.2 / 53.3 in. |
| Cargo Volume Behind Rear Row | 37.5 cu.-ft. | 34.4 cu.-ft. |
| Max. Cargo Volume | 65.4 cu.-ft. | 60.8 cu.-ft. |
Enjoy peace of mind as you navigate life’s daily adventures in the 2026 Ford Escape, thanks to its comprehensive selection of innovative safety technologies. The standard Ford Co-Pilot360® suite includes features like BLIS® (blind spot information system), a lane-keeping system, and Pre-Collision Assist®. When maneuvering busy streets and tight parking areas, the available 360-degree camera with split-view delivers a clear overhead view of your surroundings for added assurance.
Available safety features include:
Elevate both the style and practicality of your 2026 Ford Escape with an array of thoughtfully designed interior accessories. From sophisticated interior enhancements to functional additions, every available accessory is designed to enhance the style, versatility, and everyday functionality of your Ford Escape. Select from a range of accessory options designed to tailor your vehicle to reflect your individual taste.
Available interior accessories include:
To assist you further in your research, the team at Gallery Ford of Pekin has prepared helpful resources to give you a more in-depth overview of the Ford Escape. Learn more about key features like exterior color options and powertrain configurations with our comprehensive Ford Escape review. For a full range of standard features, explore our detailed Ford Escape trims guide.
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