Which Ford Escape years have AWD or 4WD?
The Ford Escape offers AWD or 4WD in 17 of the 17 model years we have trim data for (2010–2026). It first appears in 2010, optional on the Limited and XLT. In 2026 it's standard on the Platinum, ST-Line Elite and ST-Line Select, optional on the Active and ST-Line, and not available on the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid).
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Some trims | Standard on the Platinum, ST-Line Elite and ST-Line Select. Optional on the Active and ST-Line (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid). |
| 2025 | Some trims | Standard on the ST-Line Elite and ST-Line Select. Optional on the Active, Platinum and ST-Line (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid). |
| 2024 | Some trims | Standard on the ST-Line Elite and ST-Line Select. Optional on the Active, Platinum and ST-Line (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid). |
| 2023 | Some trims | Standard on the ST-Line Elite and ST-Line Select. Optional on the Active, Base, Platinum and ST-Line (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid). |
| 2022 | Optional | Optional on the S, SE, SEL and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SE (Plug-in Hybrid), SEL (Plug-in Hybrid) and Titanium (Plug-in Hybrid). |
| 2021 | Optional | Optional on the S, SE, SEL and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SE (Plug-in Hybrid), SEL (Plug-in Hybrid) and Titanium (Plug-in Hybrid). |
| 2020 | Optional | Optional on the S, SE, SE Sport, SEL and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the SE (Plug-in Hybrid), SEL (Plug-in Hybrid) and Titanium (Plug-in Hybrid). |
| 2019 | Optional | Optional on the SE, SEL and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the S. |
| 2018 | Optional | Optional on the SE, SEL and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the S. |
| 2017 | Optional | Optional on the SE and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the S. |
| 2016 | Optional | Optional on the SE and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the S. |
| 2015 | Optional | Optional on the SE and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the S. |
| 2014 | Optional | Optional on the SE and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the S. |
| 2013 | Optional | Optional on the SE, SEL and Titanium (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the S. |
| 2012 | Optional | Optional on the Limited, XLT, Base (Hybrid) and Limited (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the XLS. |
| 2011 | Optional | Optional on the Limited, XLS, XLT, Base (Hybrid) and Limited (Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). |
| 2010 | Optional | Optional on the Limited and XLT (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the XLS. |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
More about the Ford Escape
Wireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android AutoApple CarPlay (wired or wireless)Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayPower liftgateHybrid, plug-in hybrid or electricAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof