How big is the back of a Ford Escape with the seats down?
The cargo area behind the rear seats measures about 65 cubic feet (roughly 1.85 cubic meters) when the second-row seats are folded flat, which is typical for most 2020-and-later Escape models.
What the official specs show
Ford’s current-generation Escape, introduced for model year 2020 and carried through the latest updates, lists 37.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row with the seats up. When you fold the rear seats flat, the capacity expands to 65.4 cubic feet. Those figures translate to roughly 1.06 cubic meters behind the seats and about 1.85 cubic meters with the seats down.
These numbers are broadly consistent across trims and drivetrain configurations (FWD vs AWD), though occasional small differences can occur due to seat hardware or carpeting. For planning purposes, use the 65.4 cubic feet figure as the practical maximum.
Practical implications: what fits and how to load
The load area is wide and relatively flat when the rear seats are down, which helps you load larger items such as multiple suitcases, boxes, or larger pieces of furniture temporarily. The overall width and depth will naturally limit very long items; for truly long items, you may need to fold the front passenger seat forward (where available) to extend the loading length a bit. In everyday use, the space handles bikes with the wheel removed, a set of golf clubs, and several grocery runs in a single trip.
Model-year and trim notes
While the 65.4 cubic feet figure is common for the current generation, older Escapes prior to 2020 had similar—but typically smaller—maximum cargo volumes. If you’re evaluating a used Escape, check the exact specs for that year and trim to confirm the load space with seats folded.
What it means in real life
With the rear seats folded, you gain a roomy, flat cargo floor that can accommodate a range of items—from a couple of large suitcases to several boxes or a sizable sofa piece. The space is generous enough for practical everyday moves and weekend projects, making the Escape a versatile option among compact SUVs.
Summary
For most 2020-and-later Ford Escapes, folding the second-row seats yields about 65 cubic feet of cargo space, with behind-the-second-row space around 37.5 cubic feet when the seats are up. This makes the Escape well-suited for transporting large items while maintaining everyday usability.
What are the inside dimensions of a Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape's interior dimensions include 40.0 inches of front headroom and 39.3 inches of rear headroom. Front legroom is 42.4 inches, while rear legroom is 40.7 inches for gas models and 38.9 inches for hybrid/plug-in hybrid models. The shoulder and hip room are 57.6 and 55.2 inches for the front, and 56.0 and 53.3 inches for the rear, respectively.
Headroom
- Front: 40.0 inches
- Rear: 39.3 inches
Legroom
- Front: 42.4 inches
- Rear (gas): 40.7 inches
- Rear (hybrid/plug-in hybrid): 38.9 inches
Shoulder room
- Front: 57.6 inches
- Rear: 56.0 inches
Hip room
- Front: 55.2 inches
- Rear: 53.3 inches
Can a mattress fit in a Ford Escape?
If you remove the back seats and add a support behind the front seats, you can fit a 6 foot mattress. The seats are super easy to remove and put back in. I also didn't use a platform because I wanted to be able to sit all the way up.
How big is the back of a Ford Escape with seats down?
65.4 cubic feet
The Ford Escape cargo space can fit up to 37.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Car and Driver journalists were able to fit eight carry-on suitcases in this area. The Ford Escape offers up to 65.4 cubic feet of cargo room when the rear seats are folded, which equaled 21 suitcases in the same review.
Why is Ford discontinuing Escape?
Ford is discontinuing the Escape to make room for new, more affordable electric vehicles (EVs), such as a new $30,000 electric pickup truck. Production is ending because the Louisville Assembly Plant is being retooled to produce these new EVs, a move Ford is calling its "Model T Moment" to simplify and streamline EV manufacturing. The decision is also influenced by a company-wide shift in strategy towards electrification and away from certain gasoline-powered models.
- Focus on EVs: The discontinuation is part of a larger strategic shift at Ford to focus on building electric vehicles and away from gasoline-powered models, particularly two-row crossovers.
- Factory retooling: The Louisville Assembly Plant, where the Escape is built, will be retooled to produce a new family of EVs, starting with a mid-size electric pickup truck expected to launch around 2027.
- Cost and strategy: By phasing out the Escape and Lincoln Corsair, Ford can cut complexity and costs, freeing up resources for its electric division.
- Market factors: The Escape has also faced falling sales and tough competition in a crowded SUV market, with the Bronco Sport taking some of its market share.
