Will the 2026 Ford Escape clear the snow?
Yes. Clears 6 in of snow.
7.5in of clearance
- 1.5 in to spare.
- 2026 Ford Escape Active FWD.
- AWD or 4WD on 8 of 20 trims. This trim: FWD.
- Higher than 37% of 156 SUVs (2026).
6 inches of snow.
| Snow depth | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|
| 4 in | +3.5 in | Yes |
| 6 in | +1.5 in | Yes |
| 8 in | -0.5 in | No |
| 10 in | -2.5 in | No |
| 12 in | -4.5 in | No |
| Trim | Drivetrain | Clearance, in | Margin | Clears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active FWD | FWD | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid Active | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| ST-Line FWD | FWD | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| Active AWD | AWD | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| ST-Line AWD | AWD | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select Hybrid | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | AWD | 6.9 | +0.9 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Select | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | FWD | 6.9 | +0.9 in | Yes |
| Platinum Hybrid AWD | AWD | 6.9 | +0.9 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Hybrid | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite Hybrid | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | AWD | 6.9 | +0.9 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid Platinum | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
| Plug-in Hybrid ST-Line Elite | N/A | 7.5 | +1.5 in | Yes |
What this cannot tell you
Clearance at rest, empty. Load lowers it.
Tires and drivetrain not scored.
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