Is the Ford Escape Discontinued?
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Yes — production has ended
Is the Ford Escape being discontinued?
Yes. US-market production of the Ford Escape has ended. End of production: December 2025 (Louisville, Kentucky); 2026 models sold from inventory. The 2026 model year is the last one for the US market. No replacement has been announced.
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Motor1 (Ford briefing) · Ford Authority
Escape status at a glance
| Status | Yes — production has ended |
|---|---|
| Final US model year | 2026 |
| End of production | December 2025 (Louisville, Kentucky); 2026 models sold from inventory |
| Reason (as stated) | Ford is retooling Louisville Assembly to build EVs on its new low-cost platform, starting with a midsize electric pickup. |
| Replacement | None announced |
| Sources | Motor1 (Ford briefing) (Aug 11, 2025)Ford Authority (September 2026) |
The Escape is on our list of cars discontinued in 2026–2027.
What it means if you're buying a Escape
- Used supply. CarWhere counted 36,871 used and certified Escape listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026, at a median asking price of $16,492 and median 67,774 miles. Used Escape prices by year and trim · See used Escapes for sale
- Depreciation. A 2025 Escape lists at a median $23,174 (32.9% below the median asking price of a new 2026, $34,525), and a 2018 at $11,190 (67.6% below). Median asking prices by model year, Oct 25, 2026. Full Escape depreciation curve
- Model years. Some Escape years draw far more owner complaints and recalls than others. Escape years to avoid (and the best years)
- Parts and service. A factory warranty runs for its stated term whether or not the model is still built, and safety recalls are fixed free (49 U.S.C. § 30120, with an exception for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice). No federal rule sets how long parts must be made: model-specific body panels and trim usually get scarce first, while parts shared with models still in production stay available longer.
- Background. Ford history and model timeline
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Escape being discontinued?
Yes. US-market production of the Ford Escape has ended. End of production: December 2025 (Louisville, Kentucky); 2026 models sold from inventory. The 2026 model year is the last one for the US market. No replacement has been announced.
What is the last model year of the Ford Escape?
2026 is the final US model year. End of production: December 2025 (Louisville, Kentucky); 2026 models sold from inventory.
Why was the Ford Escape discontinued?
Ford is retooling Louisville Assembly to build EVs on its new low-cost platform, starting with a midsize electric pickup.
What replaced the Ford Escape?
Ford has not announced a direct replacement.
Can you still get parts and service for a Ford Escape?
Yes. A factory warranty runs for its stated term whether or not the model is still built, and federal law requires automakers to fix safety-recall defects free of charge (with an exception for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice). There is no general federal rule on how long parts must be made; model-specific body panels and trim are usually the first to get scarce.
How many used Escapes are for sale?
CarWhere counted 36,871 used and certified Escape listings at US dealers as of Nov 7, 2026, at a median asking price of $16,492. Check the years-to-avoid page before you pick a model year.
Other models people ask about
- Is the Acura TLX discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Kia Soul discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Kia Stinger discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Nissan Maxima discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Nissan Titan discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Ford Edge discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Ford Fusion discontinued? — Yes
- Is the Ford F-150 Lightning discontinued? — Replaced
How we source this
- Status comes from Ford's own release or statement where one was published; otherwise from a reputable outlet quoting Ford directly. We don't report a discontinuation that the automaker hasn't confirmed, and we don't guess at reasons: if none was given, we say "Not stated."
- Checked against the linked sources on Nov 7, 2026. Plans change; we re-check quarterly and when an automaker announces a change.
- Used counts and medians are CarWhere's snapshot of active used and certified listings at US dealers (Nov 7, 2026), from licensed vehicle-data providers. They are asking prices, not transaction prices.