Does the Ford Escape have leather seats?
Leather seats are available on higher Escape trims, but the base S model typically comes with cloth upholstery. Availability can vary by model year and market.
Interior seating options by trim
In recent model years, Ford has offered leather-trimmed seating on the Escape primarily on mid-to-high trims or as part of option packages. The Titanium trim has most commonly included leather-trimmed seats, while the SE and SEL may require selecting a leather interior package to upgrade from cloth. The S trim is generally cloth-only unless an optional upgrade is added.
Additionally, Ford sometimes describes the material as leather-trimmed seats or leatherette (synthetic leather) depending on the configuration. If you are shopping, check the exact brochure for your model year to confirm whether the seats are genuine leather or a synthetic leather alternative, and whether they are standard or optional.
Model-year and market considerations
Because interior materials can change with updates and regional specifications, the availability of leather seating on the Escape can vary. For example, a particular market may offer leather seats as standard on Titanium, with SE/SEL offering them only in a package, or may use leatherette rather than genuine leather in some configurations. The safest approach is to review the vehicle’s window sticker and Ford’s official configuration tool for the exact year and trim you are considering.
Summary
Leather seating is not standard on the Ford Escape’s base trim. It is typically available on higher trims like Titanium and may be offered on mid-trims via interior packages. Always verify the current model-year specifications with Ford or your dealer to confirm whether a specific Escape configuration includes leather or leather-trimmed seats.
