2021 Ford Escape Trim Guide

Buyers planning to purchase a new 2021 Ford Escape have a lot of options when it comes to the many configurations you can choose. Trim levels, engines, and packages are plentiful. To make it easier to decide which Escape is right for you, we assembled a 2021 trim breakdown. You may want to read through your choices before heading to The Faricy Boys Ford, your local Ford Escape dealership, so you can be ready with a list for the SUV you want to build.

All trims of the 2021 Escape come standard with front-wheel drive, but they all have the option to add Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with Disconnect. This feature allows the all-wheel drive system to revert to front-wheel drive to save on fuel when the all-wheel drive power is not needed, like when you are driving on a smooth highway. This allows you to get better fuel economy while still having the capability of all-wheel drive when you need it.

Every trim also comes standard with FordPass Connect, an app that connects to your 2021 Escape to remotely access locking and unlocking, starting and stopping the engine, locating your Escape, and checking the status of your vehicle. These features are complimentary, with the option to pay a monthly fee for the addition of other features, such as roadside assistance. FordPass Connect also includes WiFi for three months and allows users to collect points toward maintenance costs at participating dealerships.

One last standard feature included in every trim is Ford Co-Pilot360, a driver-assisted safety suite that includes BLIS with Cross Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, and a Lane-Keeping System. Trim levels begin with this suite at entry-level, and additional features are added in upper-level trims.

Entry-Level S Trim Features

Ford provides a long list of standard features for its S trim 2021 Escape, upon which all the other trims expand. This trim is built with the standard 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder EcoBoost engine with a start and stop feature to save on fuel. It produces 181 horsepower, gets around 28 MPG city and 34 MPG highway, and has an eight-speed automatic transmission. Assisted driving features like AdvanceTrac with roll stability control, electronic traction control, curve control, post-collision braking, and a standard electric parking brake all add to a safer, more stable driving experience on 17-inch silver-painted steel wheels.

On the exterior, the 2021 Escape has a sporty and shapely appearance with dual chrome exhaust tips, black lower body cladding, halogen reflector headlights, and molded skid plates in the front and rear to prevent scraping in adverse driving conditions. Daytime running lights are configurable, and remote keyless entry makes entry simple. At this trim level, the liftgate is manual, and the MyKey feature, which allows user settings to program parameters for specific drivers, is standard.

The interior of the 2021 Escape welcomes passengers with generous space for riders and cargo, with rear seats having up to 40.7 inches for legroom, and cargo space in the trunk can be as much as 37.5 cubic feet. The rear seats slide forward and back to adjust the space for either cargo or passengers, and the rear seat splits and folds in a 60/40 configuration. A total of 65.4 cubic feet of cargo space is available when the rear seats are folded flat.

In the driver’s seat, a manual tilting and telescoping steering wheel and a six-way manual driver’s seat allow for perfect adjustment to your comfort. Front seat passengers have a four-way manual seat and a convenient storage space in the center console doubles as an armrest.

Media in the 2021 Ford Escape includes an eight-inch touchscreen with the SYNC system loaded into the infotainment to make interacting with your settings simple and user-friendly. The rearview camera is integrated into the touchscreen, which automatically turns on when the driver uses the rotary gear shift dial to put the Escape into reverse. Utilize the infotainment screen to access the six-speaker audio system to play music or engage your smartphone hands-free. Dual USB ports in the front console and one 12-volt outlet at the rear of the center console allow both front and rear passengers to charge phones.

Finally, the remaining standard features include selectable drive modes, cloth seats, and single-zone manual climate control. Options for the S trim include an engine block heater, 17-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels, a cargo shade, and a remote start.

SE Trim Features

Features from the S trim are all included in the SE trim level, and the SE shares the same standard engine. A few additional standard features are added, such as 17-inch silver-painted aluminum wheels, intelligent access with push-button start, and rear privacy glass. For the interior, the addition of unique cloth in the front seats makes the appearance stand out, and the infotainment is upgraded with the SYNC 3 system that also includes Sirius XM.

Available options which can be added to the SE trim are what make this trim more exceptional. The same options as the S trim can be chosen for the SE Escape, and exterior options include 19-inch machine-faced ebony wheels, a panoramic vista roof with a sliding or tilting panel and a fixed skylight, LED signature lighting, heated side mirrors, black roof rails, a keyless entry keypad, and a powered liftgate. Buyers can also choose the SE Sport Appearance Package, which includes the larger 19-inch wheels and black exterior details.

Interior options include conveniences such as Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go Lane Centering. You will enjoy premium features such as a heated, wrapped steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, heated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. You also get to enjoy a ten-way adjustable driver’s seat, or you can add the Convenience Package for a ten-way driver’s seat with lumbar controls.

SE Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Trims

All the features of the S and SE are included in the hybrid trims, except for the engine. The standard engine for all hybrids is the 2.5-liter iVCT Atkinson Cycle inline four-cylinder engine which is powered by a lithium-ion battery. It generates 165 horsepower, gets 44 MPG city and 37 MPG highway in the hybrid, and a combined 105 MPGe for the plug-in hybrid. With the hybrid models, a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds is available with the Class II Trailer Tow Package equipped. A small amount of rear seat and cargo space shifts to 38.9 inches of legroom in the rear and a max of 60.8 cubic feet of cargo space.

For the hybrid, one additional standard feature above the SE trim is dual-zone climate control, with the option to add a wireless charging pad. For the plug-in hybrid, the standard wheels are 18-inch machined aluminum, and it gains steering wheel-mounted controls. To charge the plug-in hybrid, the port comes with levels one and two charging capability. At level one, a full charge takes 10-11 hours, and at level two, it reduces to about 3.5 hours.

SEL, SEL Hybrid, and Plug-In Hybrid

As with the other trims, the SEL includes the previous standard equipment of the lesser trims and adds more features. On the exterior, 18-inch machined aluminum wheels with dark stainless steel pockets sharpen the appearance and LED signature lighting, halogen fog lights, and rear privacy glass are also standard. Access your 2021 Escape with remote keyless entry from the integrated key fob or use the convenient keyless entry pad. The powered liftgate simplifies access to the rear cargo area, and the remote start is handy for getting your Escape comfortable before your drive.

Additional interior features like standard dual-zone climate control, heated steering wheel with wheel-mounted controls, heated front seats, and durable ActiveX seating material upgrade this trim with more convenience. Options include upgrading to the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, which can tow up to 3,500 pounds with the towing packing equipped, Adaptive Cruise Control, 19-inch machined ebony wheels, or the Stealth AWD Package with black exterior details, ActiveX upholstery, and the ebony wheels included. Convenience options include a 12.3-inch upgraded digital instrument cluster, panoramic vista roof, voice-activated navigation with SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link, side mirror memory, a hands-free liftgate, or Ford Co-Pilot360.

For the SEL Hybrid trim, the added standard feature is side mirror memory, with the option to add the premium Bang and Olufsen audio system with ten speakers and a subwoofer. The SEL Plug-In Hybrid has standard heated side mirrors added, also with the option to add the side mirror memory function.

Titanium, Titanium Hybrid, and Plug-In Hybrid

Ford’s top trim level is the Titanium, which includes all the standard features of the previous trims, but upgrades to the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine. This Escape will ride on 19-inch machined-face wheels with dark tarnish-painted pockets, upgrades to LED fog lights, a hands-free liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, and has a perimeter alarm for security.

Inside, enjoy the luxury of ambient lighting, a driver’s seat and side mirror memory function, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a heated steering wheel, and the premium Bang and Olufsen audio system. Wireless charging and a universal garage door opener add to the tech for more ease, plus Active Park Assist will locate a parking space and park your 2021 Escape with the touch of a button.

Options for the Titanium trim include 19-inch luster nickel-painted wheels, a head-up display, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the panoramic vista roof, and leather front seats. For the hybrid trim, a six-way power passenger seat is added to the standard equipment. The plug-in hybrid has standard 18-inch machined aluminum wheels.

Which One Will You Choose?

This completes our guide of features and options for the 2021 Ford Escape trims. Are you ready to get a new Ford Escape? Talk to us at The Faricy Boys Ford to learn how you can customize your 2021 Ford Escape choice today. We have plenty of vehicle options for you to choose from, and we will help you select the one with all the best features.