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.

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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