If the Ford Escape has been on your mind, this is your last chance to take one home. The 2026 model year will be the end of the road for this compact SUV, with an electric replacement waiting in the wings. That makes the 2026 Ford Escape compact SUV the final model of its kind, and while it doesn’t bring new updates over last year, it still gives buyers proven powertrain options, respectable efficiency, plenty of space, and modern tech.