2026 Ford Escape
Small SUVs
Average Safest
Safety Overview
IIHS Award
None
Driver Death Rate (Class Estimate)
~42
deaths per million registered vehicle years
111% of national
average
Crash Test Performance
View Full IIHS Report
Opens on iihs.org in a new tab
π International Crash Test Results
Sold as Ford Kuga in Europe. Same platform and body structure as the US Escape.
πͺπΊ Euro NCAP (2019)
β
β
β
β
β
Adult: 92% Β· Child: 86% Β·
Pedestrian: 82% Β· Safety Assist: 82%
View Euro
NCAP Results β
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in their respective markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions; differences are mainly in standard safety features and test protocols. Learn more about vehicle safety β