The Ford Escape line officially ceased production at the end of 2025, concluding 25 years on the market. Spanning four generations, the final vehicle left the company's assembly line at the Louisville plant in Kentucky, US, on 17/12/2025. This 2026 model year Escape ST-Line marked the end for the series before the plant undergoes a major restructuring to prepare for electric vehicle production.

The Van Horn Ford dealership in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, held onto this vehicle for about eight months before selling it, thanks to continuous promotional offers.

The final generation Ford Escape in the US. Photo: Edmunds

Ford Authority was the first to track this historic Ford Escape from the factory to the Van Horn Ford dealership. The vehicle features pearl white paint, a black interior, a panoramic sunroof, all-wheel drive, and a cold weather package including a heated steering wheel, heated seats, and heated side mirrors.

The Escape ST-Line version is powered by a 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder engine, delivering 180 horsepower and 269 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The buyer likely secured a good price due to the extended inventory period and numerous dealership discounts.

Initially, the vehicle was listed at USD 38,020, then reduced by USD 5,983 to USD 32,037. Due to continued slow sales, the dealership further cut the price by USD 7,021, bringing it to the lowest recorded mark of USD 30,999. The actual on-road price was not disclosed, but the vehicle is no longer listed in the dealership's inventory or system.

Discontinuing the Escape marks a significant turning point, as it was Ford's second best-selling SUV in 2024, surpassed only by the Explorer. Additionally, the Corsair is the most affordable vehicle under the luxury Lincoln brand.

This was also the final generation of the Ford Escape to use an internal combustion engine. The US automaker plans to revive the nameplate as a compact, all-electric crossover in the near future. This future model will be produced at the same Louisville plant where the last Escape rolled off the line.

This new electric vehicle is expected to debut after Ford's mid-size electric pickup truck line and will begin assembly in 2029 at the Louisville plant in Kentucky.

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