We've been reporting on the demise of the Ford Escape for a couple years, and it turns out the rumors were half true—while the Escape stuck around for 2025, 2026 really is the end of the line. After this year, Ford is officially pulling the plug to make room for its expanding EV lineup. That makes the 2026 Escape the final chapter for a compact SUV that’s been a familiar name on American roads for over two decades. Here’s what we know about its final bow.