How are the Escape Models Different?

The 2020 Ford Escape comes in five models:
 

  • S
  • SE
  • SEL
  • Titanium
  • Titanium Hybrid


To help you figure out which model is best for your driving needs, we have created a table of features that explains the differences between each model. We have broken down sections by Power & Handling, Interior Appearance & Features, Entertainment System, Seating, Exterior Appearance, and Protection & Safety.

If you prefer to speak to a member of our sales team, call us at (709)722-6600, or visit Capital Ford, your authorized Ford dealership at 177 Kenmount Road, in St. John's, NL.

Power & Handling

All Ford Escape models include the following:

  • Traction Control
  • Disc Brakes (Four-Wheel with Anti-Lock Brake System)
  • Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS)
  • Post-Collision Braking
  • 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Engine Block Heater
  • Curve Control
  • Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold

2020 Ford

Escape S

2020 Ford

Escape SE

2020 Ford

Escape SEL

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium Hybrid

Est. L/100km
(City/Hwy)
8.6 / 7.1 8.6 / 7.1 8.6 / 7.1 10.4/7.5 5.4/6.3
Engine 1.5L EcoBoost w/ Auto Start-Stop Technology 1.5L EcoBoost w/ Auto Start-Stop Technology 1.5L EcoBoost w/ Auto Start-Stop Technology

2.0L EcoBoost w/ Auto Start-Stop Technology (Optional) (Included w/ Class II Trailer Tow Pkg)
2.0L EcoBoost w/ Auto Start-Stop Technology (Optional) (Included w/ Class II Trailer Tow Pkg) 2.5L IVCT Atkinson Cycle I-4 Hybrid
Intelligent AWD w/ AWD Disconnect Optional Optional Optional Optional No
FWD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Reverse Sensing System Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes
Intelligent AWD (Hybrid) No No No No Optional
eCVT (Hybrid) No No No No Yes

Wheels & Tires

 

All Ford Escape models include the following:

Mini Spare Tire


2020 Ford

Escape S

2020 Ford

Escape SE

2020 Ford

Escape SEL

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium Hybrid

Size 17" 17" 18" 19" 19"
Style Steel Wheels w/ Sparkle Silver-Painted Covers

(Optional)
Shadow Silver-Painted Aluminum Machined-Face Aluminum w/ Dark Stainless-Painted Pockets

19" Machined-Face Aluminum w/ Ebony-Painted Pockets (Optional)
Machined-Face Aluminum w/ Dark Tarnish-Painted Pockets Machined-Face Aluminum w/ Dark Tarnish-Painted Pockets

Interior Appearance & Features

All Ford Escape models include the following:

  • Glove Box
  • Overhead Console with Sunglasses Storage
  • Centre Floor Console with Armrest
  • Driver's Side Footrest
  • Carpeted Floor Mats (1st & 2nd-Row)
  • 2 Coat Hooks
  • 2 Grab Handles
  • Ice Blue Instrument Panel Cluster Lighting
  • Message Centre & Trip Computer
  • Compass
  • 2nd-Row Dome Light

  • Front Map Lights, Rotary Gear Shift Dial
  • Selectable Drive Modes
  • Autolamp (Automatic On/Off)
  • Headlamp Courtesy Delay
  • Outside Temperature Display
  • Centre Console with Convenient Media Bin
  • Pre-Collision Assist
  • Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Lane Keeping System
  • BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert

All Ford Escape models include the following optional add-ons:

  • Easy Access Cargo Shade
  • Cargo Mat

2020 Ford

Escape S

2020 Ford

Escape SE

2020 Ford

Escape SEL

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium Hybrid

Climate Control Manual Air Conditioning- Single Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control w/ Rear Air Duct Electronic Automatic Temperature Control w/ Rear Air Duct Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
Cupholders 6 8 8 8 8
Vanity Mirrors (Driver & Front Passenger) Visor Illuminated Visor Illuminated Visor Illuminated Visor Illuminated Visor
Steering Wheel w/ Cruise & Audio Controls Urethane, w/ Cruise & Audio Controls, Manual Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column Urethane, w/ Cruise & Audio Controls, Manual Tilt & Telescoping Steering Column Heated & Leather-Wrapped Heated & Leather-Wrapped Heated & Leather-Wrapped
Panoramic Vista Roof No Optional Optional Optional Optional
Power Windows w/ Driver's Front One-Touch Down Driver's Only Driver's Only Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Universal Garage Door Opener No No No Yes Yes
Remote Start System Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes
Intelligent Access w/ Push-Button Start No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster 4.2" 4.2" 4.2" 12.3" (Full Digital) 12.3" (Full Digital)
Head-Up Display No No No Optional Optional
Rearview Mirror Manual Day/Night Manual Day/Night Manual Day/Night Auto-Dimming Auto-Dimming
Powerpoints 3 3 3 2 2
Power Converter (110V/150W AC Power Outlet) No No No Yes Yes
Ambient Lighting No No No Yes Yes
Active Park Assist 2.0 w/ Reverse Parking Aid & Front Parking Aid No No No Yes Yes


Entertainment System

 


All Ford Escape models include the following optional add-ons:

FordPass Connect (Wi-Fi Hotspot)


2020 Ford

Escape S

2020 Ford

Escape SE

2020 Ford

Escape SEL

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium Hybrid

Stereo System AM/FM w/ 6 Speakers & SYNC AM/FM w/ 6 Speakers & SYNC 3 AM/FM w/ 6 Speakers & SYNC 3 B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen- 10- Speakers, Subwoofer & SYNC 3 B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen- 10- Speakers, Subwoofer & SYNC 3
SYNC Enhanced Voice Recognition Communication & Entertainment System Yes No No No No
SiriusXM Satellite Radio No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System w/ Pinch-to-Zoom Capability, SiriusXM Traffic & Travel Link No Optional Optional Yes Yes

Seating

 

All Ford Escape models include the following:

  • 60/40 Split-Fold-Flat and Sliding Rear Seat
  • Sideview Mirrors with Memory (Driver & Front Passenger)

2020 Ford

Escape S

2020 Ford

Escape SE

2020 Ford

Escape SEL

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium Hybrid

Style Cloth-Trimmed Cloth-Trimmed Active X Seating Material Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats
Power Type 6-Way Manual (Driver)

4-Way Manual (Passenger)
10-Way Power (Driver)

4-Way Manual (Passenger)
10-Way Power (Driver)

4-Way Manual (Passenger)
10-Way Power (Driver)

6-Way Power (Passenger)
10-Way Power (Driver)

6-Way Power (Passenger)
Map Pocket No Passenger Seat-Back Passenger Seat-Back Passenger Seat-Back Passenger Seat-Back
Heated Front Row Seats No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Exterior Appearance

All Ford Escape models include the following:

  • Daytime Running Lamps
  • Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips
  • Front & Rear Skid Plates (Moulded-in-Colour Silver)
  • Lower Bodyside Cladding (Moulding-in-Colour Black)

  • Privacy Glass (2nd-Row Slide & Liftgate)
  • Intermittent/Continuous Wipers w/ Washer (Front Variable)
  • Intermittent/Continuous Wiper w/ Washer (Rear Fixed)
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer (Heated Wiper Park)

2020 Ford

Escape S

2020 Ford

Escape SE

2020 Ford

Escape SEL

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium Hybrid

BeltLine Moulding Black Black Black Bright Bright
Door Handles Black Moulded-in-Colour Body-Colour Body-Colour
Mirrors (Sideview Caps) Black Gloss Body Colour Gloss Body Colour Gloss Body Colour Gloss Body Colour
Upper Grille Black Moulded-in-Colour

Black Surround
Black Mesh Chrome Surround Black Mesh Chrome Surround Black Mesh Chrome Surround Black Mesh Chrome Surround
Rear Spoiler Body-Colour Body-Colour Body-Colour Body-Colour Body-Colour
Heated Exterior Mirrors No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Window Molding (Upper) Black Bright Bright Bright Bright
LED Signature Lighting No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Roof Rack Side Rails No No Black Black Black
Roof Rack Crossbars No No Optional Optional Optional
Liftgate Manual Manual Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Hands-Free, Foot-Activated
Fog Lamps No No Yes LED LED
Upper Window Molding Black w/ Black Beltline Moulding Chrome w/ Black Beltline Molding Chrome w/ Black Beltline Molding Bright w/ Bright Beltline Molding Bright w/ Bright Beltline Molding
Rain-Sensing Wipers No No No Yes Yes
Front Door Side Glass No No No Acoustic Laminated Acoustic Laminated


Protection & Safety

All Ford Escape models include the following:

  • Mini Spare Tire
  • Personal Safety System
  • Dual-Stage Driver & Front-Passenger Airbags
  • Driver Knee Airbags
  • Front Seat-Mounded & Side-Impact Airbags
  • Safety Canopy System Side-Curtain Airbags
  • Belt-Minder (Front & 2nd Row)
  • Head Restraints
  • Front-Row Height Adjustable/Retractable
  • Lower Anchors & Tether Anchors for Children (LATCH)

  • SOS Post-Crash Alert System
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Rearview Camera
  • 2 Cargo/Grocery Tie-Down Hooks
  • Torque Vectoring Control
  • AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control)
  • SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System
  • Remote Keyless-Entry System Key with Integrated Key FOB
  • MyKey

 

2020 Ford

Escape S

2020 Ford

Escape SE

2020 Ford

Escape SEL

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium

2020 Ford

Escape Titanium Hybrid

Headlamps Halogen Reflector

Auto High-Beam
Auto High-Beam Auto High-Beam Auto High-Beam Auto High-Beam
SecuriCode Keyless-Entry Keypad No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Halogen Projector No Yes Yes No No
Integrated Turn Signal Indicators No No No Yes Yes
LED Reflector No No No Yes Yes
Perimeter Alarm No No No Yes Yes
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