New 2026 Ford Escape for Sale in Michigan City, IN
Shop the New 2026 Ford Escape for Sale in Michigan City, IN
Drivers in Michigan City, IN, seeking a versatile compact SUV will find the 2026 Ford Escape offers efficiency, technology, and capability. This crossover seats five, has multiple powertrain options, and standard features that enhance every trip. Whether for daily commutes or weekend adventures, the Escape provides flexibility and performance. Michigan City Ford invites you to explore our new inventory to find your ideal trim.
What's New for the 2026 Ford Escape
The 2026 Ford Escape features five trims: Active, ST-Line, ST-Line Select, ST-Line Elite, and Platinum, each with unique styling and features. Chesterton shoppers can choose from rugged to luxurious options like the Active and Platinum trims.
Performance and Efficiency
The 2026 Ford Escape has two turbo engines paired with an eight-speed auto. The Active and ST-Line trims feature a 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder with 180 horsepower, offering up to 27 MPG city and 34 MPG highway with front-wheel drive. Higher trims like ST-Line Select, Elite, and Platinum have a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with 250 horsepower, providing 23 MPG city and 31 MPG highway, suitable for towing and acceleration. Both front-wheel and full-time all-wheel drive are available, depending on trim.
Interior Comfort and Design
The 2026 Ford Escape cabin offers a welcoming environment with thoughtful amenities. The Platinum trim features heated front bucket seats with mini-perforations, a 10-way power driver seat with memory, and a heated leatherette steering wheel. Simulated wood and metal-look accents enhance the upscale feel. Valparaiso families will value the spacious interior with a 60-40 split rear seat. Dual-zone automatic air conditioning on higher trims ensures individual comfort. Day-night auto-dimming mirrors and illuminated vanity mirrors add convenience.
Exterior Styling
The 2026 Ford Escape has a bold, athletic look in the compact SUV segment. Wheel options vary from 17-inch Shadow Silver-painted aluminum on the Active to 19-inch machined-face ebony-painted on the Platinum and ST-Line Elite. LED headlamps with auto high-beam and front fog lamps improve visibility. Westville, IN residents will see body-colored, power-heated side mirrors on premium models, along with a panoramic vista roof that fills the interior with light. Optional black roof-rail cross bars add utility for outdoor gear transport.
Advanced Safety Features
Ford's 2026 Escape features comprehensive safety tech standard across the lineup. BLIS monitors lanes, rear cross-traffic braking prevents collisions when reversing, lane keeping assist and warning maintain lane, and collision mitigation offers automatic braking. Higher trims add adaptive cruise, lane centering, evasive steering, and front cross-traffic mitigation. These techs reduce fatigue and boost confidence for drivers in Varying traffic. Rear parking sensors, on select trims, aid in tight spaces.
Technology and Connectivity
The 2026 Ford Escape features SYNC 4 technology, available with an eight-inch LCD touchscreen or a 13.2-inch display on higher trims. It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Ford app for remote features, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices, and connected navigation with a trial, live traffic, and predictive destinations. SiriusXM 360L Radio with six speakers provides premium sound, with an optional Bang & Olufsen B&O Sound System enhancing music quality.
2026 Ford Escape Trim Levels
Active
- 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with 180 horsepower
- 17-inch Shadow Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- SYNC 4 with an eight-inch LCD touchscreen
- Unique cloth front bucket seats
- Dual-zone front automatic air conditioning
ST-Line
- 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with 180 horsepower
- 18-inch Rock Metallic painted aluminum wheels
- Sport heated leatherette steering wheel
- Partial vinyl/cloth front sport contour bucket seats with red stitching
- Eight-way power driver seat
ST-Line Select
- 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with 250 horsepower
- All-wheel drive standard
- Power liftgate rear cargo access
- Heated front sport contour bucket seats
- 10-way power driver seat with memory
ST-Line Elite
- 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with 250 horsepower
- 19-inch machined-face ebony-painted aluminum wheels
- SYNC 4 with a 13.2-inch center display
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- Connected navigation with a one-year trial
Platinum
- 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged engine with 250 horsepower
- ActiveX trimmed heated front sport contour bucket seats
- Heated leatherette steering wheel
- Rear parking sensors
- Perimeter alarm system
Visit Michigan City Ford Today
Experience the 2026 Ford Escape at Michigan City Ford in Indiana. Our sales team can help you explore its features. Browse our new inventory online or visit us for a test drive. Discover why drivers trust Michigan City Ford for service and selection.
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Michigan City Ford
3930 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360-7315
- Sales: (219) 879-5381
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