What kind of seats does a Ford Escape have?
The Ford Escape offers a range of seat materials and configurations that vary by trim year and market: base models typically come with cloth fabric, while higher trims offer leather-trimmed or leather-like upholstery, with front seats that can be manual or power-adjustable and heated on many mid-to-high trims. The second row is a 60/40 split-folding bench to extend cargo space as needed.
Across model years, Ford’s Escape seating is designed to balance everyday comfort with versatility. Upholstery options, seat adjustability, and comfort features shift by trim level and region, so exact specs should be checked for the specific year and configuration you’re considering.
Seat materials and upholstery by trim
The following describes typical seat materials offered across current Escape trims.
- Cloth fabric seats are standard on the base S trim (and commonly carried over to the S and SE in many markets).
- Leather-trimmed seats or leather-like upholstery (such as Ford’s ActiveX) are offered on SEL and Titanium trims.
- In some markets or packages, alternative leather-like materials may be used on additional trims as an option.
Materials vary by year and region, but the general pattern is fabric on the base trims and leather or leather-like upholstery on the upper trims.
Front-seat adjustability and comfort features
The front seats’ adjustability and comfort features differ by trim, including whether a seat is manual or power-adjustable and whether heating is available.
- Driver's seat: manual adjustment on base trims; power-adjustable on higher trims (often with lumbar support).
- Front passenger seat: typically manual across most trims; some higher trims may offer additional adjustability.
- Heated front seats: available on many mid-to-high trims; ventilated seats are not offered in the Escape.
Overall, the Escape provides a flexible front-seat setup that caters to budgets and comfort preferences, with heated seating confined to the more premium trims.
Rear seating and cargo versatility
The second row enhances passenger comfort and cargo capability with folding options to accommodate varying loads.
- Second-row seating: 60/40 split-folding rear bench to adapt for passengers or cargo.
- Folding the rear seats increases cargo space and can create a flatter load floor for larger items.
- Some trims include additional cargo features or tie-down points to help organize cargo.
In short, the Escape’s rear seats are designed to flexibly switch between passenger seating and expanded cargo capacity as needed.
Summary
To recap, the Ford Escape offers a stepped progression in seating: fabric upholstery on base trims, leather or leather-like options on higher trims, a mix of manual and power front-seat adjustments with heated front seats on most mid-to-high trims, and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench that folds flat to maximize cargo space. Always confirm the exact seat materials, adjustability, and comfort features for the model year and trim you’re considering, as specifications can vary by region and year.
