Escape discontinued, LAP to be retooled for EV truck.

[Cancunbadlands]

I own a 2019 Edge ST with all options including the tracking headlamps. I am looking at trade value for a Maverick. Only has 20K miles it.

Is the 2026 Edge ST face-lift?! VS. The 2019?!

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[Cancunbadlands]

I've found myself going back and forth about replacing my 2022 Maverick (sold earlier this year) with another Maverick or grabbing one of the 2025 (or last model year 2026 but likely being made only until year end) Escape's.

Did you buy one and if so what?

It appears one can get a ST-Line Select Hybrid w/AWD and things like adaptive cruise in the 30-32K area and a fully decked out ST-Line Select Hybrid w/AWD and a panoramic moon roof and tech package #2 in the 35-36K area. Here's an example:
blob:https://www.ford.com/3a0b6200-69be-42dd-a689-48fc736d2b4b

One of the things that bugs me is that adaptive cruise is only available on Lariat (for Maverick). I had a 2022 Maverick Lariat Lux w/CP 360 and that was one of the features I really liked (and miss).

I'm debating on trading in my 2023 BS BL for a 2026 Edge ST next year, time will tell

 

[dochawk]

People in the East have no idea

I think I live in the only Nevada county that isn't larger than most New England states . . .

 

[Buggy Man]

Now that the Escape has run it's course at the LAP, Ford has announced production of a new EV platform mid-size pickup to be built there. The frame is a one piece aluminum casting.

I wonder if this new truck is similar to the Maverick? Shared parts with the Maverick? It will be available in '27 and use the SK Blue oval batteries comprised of a Lithium Iron Phosphate chemistry.

Price per unit is projected at $30k. I see the windshield is swept back further than the Maverick for aerodynamics. That's all I've seen though.

I don't expect a Maverick EV or PIH will come to fruition. What are your thoughts?

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Ya know that VW bus EV........It weighs over SIX THOUSANDS POUNDS !!!

 

[EmilyDaMaverick]

It could be $20,000. I'd have zero interest in a EV.
Unless The battery can be charged from 25% to 100% in less than 10 minutes ending with a range of 400 to 500 MI. (No supercharger involved) charge cost comparable to gas prices.
If the above marks can be met. $30k-40k would be a decent price.
Now you have my interest.
For me, an EV has to be as convenient, as what I already own. Otherwise what's the point?

Personal observations
You always hear from the EV Fanboys saying, 'When your EV is charging just have breakfast, lunch, dinner. Folks don't travel always during business hours. It can be 2:00 AM and you need a charge. Charging stations, like gas stations maybe open, but there may not be a restaurant to eat so you're sitting there for an hour or so waiting for your damn charge.
I call those BS distraction stories.
I can fill my gas tank 100% in 10 minutes.
I expect the same from an EV

 

[chrisofpa]

I can't believe Ford killed the Escape, what's with them killing model names that have so much recognition? I was actually looking to pick up a certified pre owned Escape in a few years when my Fusion finally gets too old to keep maintaining....

 

[commadorebob]

I can't believe Ford killed the Escape, what's with them killing model names that have so much recognition? I was actually looking to pick up a certified pre owned Escape in a few years when my Fusion finally gets too old to keep maintaining....

I have stated for a while that the Bronco Sport is what the Escape should have become. Escape started as a small SUV and turned into a hatchback. If Escape would have stayed a small SUV, then it likely would have morphed into what became the Bronco Sport.

You might actually want to look into the Explorer. I never really realized how small it was until we got the Expedition. That third row in the Explorer is theoretical if you don't have tiny children.

 

[grumpyunk]

I have also felt the Bronco sport was closer to the Escape than the Bronco. Our 2007 could be the older cousin to the Bronco Sport.
That said, officialese is that the Escape is being replace because people want electric vehicles. I must disagree as both the Lightning and Mustang Mach-E are lagging in sales, Ford has slowed or stopped construction of their own battery plant, AND Ford has denied any and all opportunities to increase Maverick production to meet apparent demand.
Back when, Falcon and Mustang introductions were handled with the switching of plants to the new and popular models. Not the same for Maverick as Ford wants more profit for each vehicle, thus the push for F-150 sales and the failure to react to the demand/popularity of the Maverick. They did not want to 'cannibalize' F-150 sales so they stopped Ranger production back when, totally missing the customer demand for a vehicle they could maneuver into their garage and around parking lots without need of a pilot to guide their transit. Those customers left Ford and Toyota, Nissan, and others replace them as their brand of choice.
Now, they drop the Escape to make battery trucks that no one will buy.
IMO.
If I owned stock in Ford Motor, I would sell. Their CEO has not done a good job, IMO. Missed opportunities abound. They cancel all sedans and entry level products to feed the F-150 machine they think will be their forever cash-cow. Those first-time customers no longer have a reason to even look at a Ford product, so they will likely look elsewhere when they decide they need a larger or more expensive vehicle.
It appears Ford has become F-150 centered, and will learn if becoming a one-product company can be successful. Note, even Henry F realized that the Model T was losing sales to other brands, and no longer was attractive to shoppers. A $100,000 F-150, or even a $50-75k F-150 is not within the budget of a majority of US buyers. Seven or eight year loans will outlive the vehicle being purchased. I don't think that is a good position to be in. Each price increase reduces their potential customer base.
A better move, IMO, would be to bring Maverick or Bronco Sport production to the former Escape plant, allowing increased production of both. The fully-electric Slate proposed trucklet may come to market earlier, and give a good indication of its market. My personal take is that the demand for a small fully battery powered truck is not that great.
The future is yet to be.

 

[Robot-Wrangler]

I can't believe Ford killed the Escape, what's with them killing model names that have so much recognition? I was actually looking to pick up a certified pre owned Escape in a few years when my Fusion finally gets too old to keep maintaining....

There's not enough per unit profit margin in small cars and CUV's for the stock holders liking. Trucks make big profits for Ford.

 

[Scupking]

I thought 2026 is the last year for the Escape. Didn't think it was discontinued yet.

 

[grumpyunk]

There's not enough per unit profit margin in small cars and CUV's for the stock holders liking. Trucks make big profits for Ford.

Following the wishes of the shareholders and ignoring their customer base will be declining as the main product left(the most profitable) is the F-150 which is priced to the point an entry level purchaser will not consider it, and said purchaser will not visit the Ford dealer because they have nothing on the showroom floor they can afford is not providing a good future crop of customers... the stock will crash... so it is not a good way to go... maybe?

 

[chrisofpa]

There's not enough per unit profit margin in small cars and CUV's for the stock holders liking. Trucks make big profits for Ford.

I don't know if they noticed, a lot of people cannot afford a $50,000+ vehicle and not everyone wants a massive Truck or SUV. The Escape sells well too, I see them everywhere, I think this was a shortsighted decision as the name has much recognition among the car buying public.

 

[Robot-Wrangler]

I don't know if they noticed, a lot of people cannot afford a $50,000+ vehicle and not everyone wants a massive Truck or SUV. The Escape sells well too, I see them everywhere, I think this was a shortsighted decision as the name has much recognition among the car buying public.

The only Ford automobile (passenger car) offered for sale in the US is the Mustang. All other Ford products are Pickup trucks, light duty chassis cab or SUV's. The Escape is an SUV, just ask your insurance company for its classification.

 

[Cancunbadlands]

The only Ford automobile sedan (passenger car) offered for sale in Mexico is the Mustang. All other Ford products are Pickup trucks and SUV's

https://www.ford.mx/todos-los-vehic...MI4sGo_c-VjwMVlyBECB1F4zD0EAAYASAAEgKFt_D_BwE

 

[chrisofpa]

The only Ford automobile (passenger car) offered for sale in the US is the Mustang. All other Ford products are Pickup trucks, light duty chassis cab or SUV's. The Escape is an SUV, just ask your insurance company for its classification.

I can understand them getting out of the sedan market as the number of people buying sedans over the last 30 years has been shrinking but to abandon the small and midsized crossover market, IMO, is foolish. A lot of people, including myself, have no need for a large SUV or Crossover.

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