Ford Escape Horsepower & Torque (2002 - 2025): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Ford Escape is a compact crossover SUV that has been a key player in Ford's lineup since 2001, notable for being the brand's first SUV derived from a car platform and introducing the first hybrid SUV in 2004.

Over its production run, the Escape has offered a wide range of powertrains, starting with a 127-horsepower 2.0L engine in 2002 and peaking at 250 horsepower with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine in 2022.

Hybrid options debuted in 2004, and by 2025, the Escape features a 2.5L hybrid engine producing 192 horsepower and 155 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission options have evolved from 5-speed manuals to advanced 8-speed automatics and electronically controlled CVTs, catering to diverse performance needs.

Scroll down to explore detailed horsepower and torque data for each model year.

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2025 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2025 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 180 hp with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine in an AWD configuration to 210 hp with the 2.5L Hybrid engine in a FWD setup.

Torque output varies from 155 lb-ft with the 2.5L Hybrid in FWD to 199 lb-ft with the 1.5L EcoBoost in AWD.

Engine options include a 1.5L EcoBoost and a 2.5L Hybrid, paired with either an 8-speed automatic or an eCVT transmission, depending on the configuration.

2024 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2024 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 180 hp with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine in an AWD configuration to 210 hp with the 2.5L Hybrid engine in a FWD setup. Torque output varies from 155 lb-ft with the 2.5L Hybrid in FWD to 199 lb-ft with the 1.5L EcoBoost in AWD. The vehicle is equipped with either an 8-speed automatic transmission or an eCVT, depending on the engine configuration.

2023 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2023 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 180 hp with the 1.5L ECOBOOST engine in an AWD configuration to 210 hp with the 2.5L IVCT ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine in a FWD setup.

Torque output varies from 155 lb-ft with the 2.5L IVCT ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID in FWD to 199 lb-ft with the 1.5L ECOBOOST engine in AWD.

Engine options include a 1.5L ECOBOOST and a 2.5L IVCT ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID, with available drivetrains being AWD and FWD.

2022 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2022 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 181 hp with the 1.5L ECOBOOST engine to 250 hp with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine, both available with an AWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 155 lb-ft with the 2.5L IVCT ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine to 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine, also in an AWD setup.

Engine options include 1.5L ECOBOOST, 2.0L ECOBOOST, and 2.5L IVCT ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID, paired with either an 8-speed automatic or an eCVT transmission.

2021 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2021 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 181 hp with the 1.5L ECOBOOST engine in 2WD configuration to 250 hp with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine in AWD configuration.

Torque output varies from 155 lb-ft with the 2.5L IVCT ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine in 2WD to 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine in AWD.

Engine options include 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L configurations, with drivetrain choices of 2WD and AWD.

2020 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2020 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 181 hp with the 1.5L ECOBOOST engine to 250 hp with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine, both utilizing an 8-speed automatic transmission and available in all-wheel drive (AWD).

Torque output varies from 155 lb-ft with the 2.5L IVCT ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine in front-wheel drive (FWD) configuration to 280 lb-ft with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine in AWD configuration.

Engine options include 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L configurations, with drivetrain choices of 2WD, AWD, and FWD.

2019 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2019 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 168 hp with the 2.5L I-VCT engine in front-wheel drive to 245 hp with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine in four-wheel drive.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L I-VCT engine to 275 lb-ft with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.

Engine options include 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L configurations, with available drivetrains of 2WD, 4WD, and FWD, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring SelectShift.

2018 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2018 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 168 hp with the 2.5L I-VCT inline-4 engine in a 2WD configuration to 245 hp with the 2.0L EcoBoost inline-4 engine in a 2WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L I-VCT engine to 275 lb-ft with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift.

Engine options include 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L configurations, with available drivetrains of 2WD and 4WD.

2017 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2017 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 168 hp with the 2.5L I-VCT engine in a 2WD configuration to 179 hp with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, also in a 2WD setup.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L I-VCT engine to 177 lb-ft with the 1.5L EcoBoost engine, both in 2WD configurations.

Engine options include a 1.5L EcoBoost and a 2.5L I-VCT, with available drivetrains of 2WD and 4WD, and both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring SelectShift.

2016 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2016 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 168 hp with the 2.5L DURATEC I4 engine in a 2WD configuration to 178 hp with the 1.6L ECOBOOST I4 engine, also in a 2WD setup.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L DURATEC engine to 184 lb-ft with the 1.6L ECOBOOST engine, both utilizing a 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift.

Drivetrain options include both 2WD and 4WD configurations.

2015 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2015 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 168 hp with the 2.5L DURATEC engine in a 2WD configuration to 173 hp with the 1.6L ECOBOOST engine, also in a 2WD setup.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L DURATEC engine to 184 lb-ft with the 1.6L ECOBOOST engine, both in 2WD configurations.

Engine options include a 1.6L ECOBOOST and a 2.5L DURATEC, with available drivetrains of 2WD and 4WD, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring SelectShift.

2014 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2014 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 168 hp with the 2.5L DURATEC engine in a 2WD configuration to 173 hp with the 1.6L ECOBOOST engine, also in a 2WD setup.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L DURATEC engine to 184 lb-ft with the 1.6L ECOBOOST engine, both in 2WD configurations.

Engine options include a 1.6L ECOBOOST and a 2.5L DURATEC, with available drivetrains of 2WD and 4WD, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission featuring SelectShift.

2013 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 168 hp with the 2.5L DURATEC engine in a 2WD configuration to 240 hp with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine in a 2WD configuration.

Torque varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L DURATEC engine to 270 lb-ft with the 2.0L ECOBOOST engine, both in 2WD configurations.

Engine options include 1.6L, 2.0L, and 2.5L configurations, with available drivetrains of 2WD and 4WD, and a 6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.

2012 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2012 Ford Escape features a horsepower range of 171 hp from the 2.5L DURATEC V6 engine in 2WD configuration to 177 hp from the 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine in 2WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 136 lb-ft with the 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine to 171 lb-ft with the 2.5L DURATEC V6 engine, both in 2WD configuration.

Engine options include a 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID and a 2.5L DURATEC, with available drivetrains in both 2WD and 4WD configurations.

2011 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2011 Ford Escape features a horsepower range of 171 hp from the 2.5L DURATEC V6 engine in 2WD configuration to 177 hp from the 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine in 2WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 136 lb-ft with the 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine to 171 lb-ft with the 2.5L DURATEC V6 engine, both available in 2WD configurations.

Engine options include a 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID and a 2.5L DURATEC, with drivetrain configurations available in both 2WD and 4WD.

2010 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape (2010) features a horsepower range of 171 hp from the 2.5L DURATEC V6 engine in 2WD configuration to 177 hp from the 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine in 2WD configuration.

Torque output varies from 136 lb-ft with the 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine to 171 lb-ft with the 2.5L DURATEC V6 engine, both in 2WD configuration.

Engine options include a 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID and a 2.5L DURATEC, with available drivetrains in both 2WD and 4WD configurations.

2009 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2009 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 171 hp with the 2.5L DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE DURATEC engine to 177 hp with the 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID engine.

Torque output varies from 136 lb-ft with the 2.5L 4V ATKINSON CYCLE HYBRID to 171 lb-ft with the 2.5L DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE DURATEC engine.

Engine configurations include a 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid and a 2.5L V6, with available drivetrains in both 2WD and 4WD, and transmission options include a 6-speed automatic and an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission.

2008 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 133 hp with the 2.3L 4-cylinder 4V Atkinson Cycle Hybrid engine to 200 hp with the 3.0L V6 DOHC SEFI 24-valve Duratec engine.

Torque output varies from 124 lb-ft with the 2.3L 4-cylinder engine to 193 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 engine.

Available drivetrains include 2WD and 4WD configurations, with transmission options consisting of an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission for the hybrid and a 4-speed automatic with overdrive for the V6 engine.

2007 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 133 hp with a 2.3L 4-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine to 200 hp with a 3.0L V6 DOHC SEFI 24-valve engine.

Torque varies from 124 lb-ft with the 2.3L engine to 193 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6.

Available drivetrains include both 2WD and 4WD configurations, with transmission options including an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and a 4-speed automatic with overdrive.

2006 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 133 hp with a 2.3L 4-cylinder 4V Atkinson Cycle engine to 200 hp with a 3.0L V6 DOHC SEFI 24-valve engine.

Torque varies from 124 lb-ft with the 2.3L engine to 193 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 engine.

Available drivetrains include both 2WD and 4WD configurations, with transmission options including an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and a 4-speed automatic with overdrive.

2005 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 133 hp with a 2.3L 4-cylinder 4V Atkinson Cycle engine to 200 hp with a 3.0L V6 DOHC SEFI 24-valve engine.

Torque varies from 124 lb-ft with the 2.3L engine to 193 lb-ft with the 3.0L V6 engine.

Available drivetrains include both 2WD and 4WD configurations, paired with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission for the 2.3L engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive for the 3.0L V6 engine.

2004 Ford Escape Horsepower

The 2004 Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 127 hp with the 2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-valve ZETEC engine to 201 hp with the 3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-valve DURATEC engine.

Torque output varies from 135 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 196 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine.

Available drivetrains include 2WD and 4WD configurations, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

2003 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape (2003) offers a horsepower range from 127 hp with the 2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE ZETEC engine to 201 hp with the 3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE DURATEC engine.

Torque output varies from 135 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 196 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine.

Available drivetrains include 2WD and 4WD configurations, paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

2002 Ford Escape Horsepower

The Ford Escape offers a horsepower range from 127 hp with the 2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-Valve Zetec engine to 201 hp with the 3.0L DOHC SEFI 24-Valve Duratec engine.

Torque output varies from 135 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 196 lb-ft with the 3.0L engine.

Available drivetrain configurations include both 2WD and 4WD, with transmission options of a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic.