Ford Escape for Town and Country: Pick the Powertrain First
Ford Escape for Town and Country: Pick the Powertrain First
On the Escape, choose the powertrain before you get attached to a trim. Its four options span from 23 mpg in the city to 42, so the powertrain can shape your day-to-day costs more than the trim badge will.
23 mpgCity, 2.0L EcoBoost
42 mpgCity, 2.5L hybrid
Four Ford Escape powertrains for Town and Country drivers
| Powertrain | Output | EPA estimates |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L EcoBoost | 180 horsepower | 27 city / 34 highway with FWD, 26 / 32 with AWD |
| 2.0L EcoBoost | 250 horsepower, 280 lb-ft | 23 city / 31 highway with AWD |
| 2.5L hybrid (AWD) | 192 horsepower | 42 city / 36 highway |
| 2.5L plug-in hybrid | 210 horsepower | 37 miles electric range, 101 MPGe combined |
Towing narrows the choice quickly. The 2.0L EcoBoost carries the highest rating, up to 3,500 pounds when equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package. The 1.5L EcoBoost is rated up to 2,000 pounds, while the hybrid and plug-in hybrid are rated up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.
3,500 lbs2.0L EcoBoost, with tow package
2,000 lbs1.5L EcoBoost
1,500 lbsHybrid & plug-in hybrid, equipped
All-wheel drive creates another useful filter. The plug-in hybrid is front-wheel drive only; the 1.5L loses a small amount of fuel economy when paired with AWD; and both the 2.0L EcoBoost and regular hybrid come with AWD.
Match the Ford Escape powertrain to your Town and Country week
Look at the hybrid's two numbers: 42 mpg in the city and 36 on the highway. Unlike a conventional gas engine, it gains much of its advantage in stop-and-go driving because regenerative braking can recover energy as you slow down.
That lines up well with a day of short trips around Town and Country, where stops on Clayton or Mason Road can stack up quickly.
If most of your mileage is one long run down Highway 40 into Clayton or downtown, the fuel-economy gap between the 1.5L and hybrid becomes much smaller. The 1.5L also starts lower in price.
The 250-horsepower 2.0L serves a different driver. Look here when stronger acceleration, passing power or a small trailer matters more than maximum fuel economy.
The hybrid comes with a trim decision attached. Ford offers it from ST-Line Select upward, so choosing it also moves you higher in the equipment list. An ST-Line Select hybrid, for instance, adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, remote start and a power liftgate.
When the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid fits Town and Country driving
37 mi
EPA-estimated electric range before the gas engine takes over, from a standard 120-volt outlet or Level 2 charger — enough to cover a full day of local errands for a lot of households.
It only works that way if you plug it in. If your daily mileage often fits inside the electric range, the plug-in sharply reduces gasoline use. If you rarely plug in, you have paid extra for a battery you are carrying around.
Why Town and Country Ford Escape drivers turn to Bo Beuckman
Bo is on Manchester Road in Ellisville, straight west of Town and Country. That keeps routine service from taking over your morning.
VIP treatment for Town and Country Ford Escape shoppers
The showroom was recently renovated, so there is somewhere comfortable to sit with Wi-Fi and coffee while you take your time. If you want to spend another half hour with two Escape powertrains or ask another round of questions, you have a comfortable place to do it.
The same customer-first approach carries into ownership: Bo's service center is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and its Early Bird and Night Owl park-and-lock options let you drop off your vehicle outside the main service hours. Ford Pickup & Delivery is available for eligible appointments, and loaner vehicles can be arranged with advance notice, giving you more ways to fit service around your schedule.
The kind of dealership you can recommend to your Town and Country neighbor
Bo also holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. If another question helps you feel more confident about the Ford Escape you are choosing, we would much rather spend the extra time answering it before you buy.
Look through Bo's current Ford Escape inventory, or browse pre-owned vehicles for Town and Country to see whether a two-year-old hybrid lands in the same budget as a new gas model.
You can also read more about how Bo serves Town and Country drivers, check the Town and Country FAQ, or contact the team with a question before you make the trip.
Ford Escape FAQs for Town and Country
Is all-wheel drive available on the 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Yes. The regular 2026 Escape Hybrid is paired with all-wheel drive. The Escape Plug-In Hybrid is front-wheel drive only.
How far can the 2026 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid drive on electricity?
Ford lists an EPA-estimated 37 miles of electric range before the gas engine takes over. It can charge from a standard 120-volt outlet or a Level 2 charger.
Which 2026 Ford Escape can tow 3,500 pounds?
The 2.0L EcoBoost is the Escape powertrain rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds when equipped with the Class II Trailer Tow Package.