The Ford Escape may return as an EV based on the UEV platform [Update] — SkimNews
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- Ford Escape ended a 25-year run when the last gas-powered models rolled off Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant last year, which is now being retooled for the Fathom electric pickup.
- Ford describes the Escape as “taking a breather” and “tapping the brakes” on its landing page without declaring it discontinued; retired models such as the Edge receive end-of-the-road notices.
- Ford Authority reported that the Escape would return as an all-electric UEV crossover, with production projected for Louisville Assembly Plant in 2029.
- Ford rejected the Escape-EV report as “pure speculation” in an Oct. 29, 2026 update, saying neither an electric Escape nor a UEV-based revival had been announced.
- Jim Farley confirmed the Fathom launch remains on track for the fourth quarter of 2027; Ford plans to open preorders in early 2027 at $28,350, with a $1,595 delivery fee keeping the standard-range pickup below $30,000.
- UEV platform uses lithium iron phosphate batteries to reduce costs and can underpin compact crossovers, pickups and vans; the Fathom will have a NACS port after prototypes were spotted charging at Tesla Superchargers.
Why it matters: Ford’s first UEV vehicle is the Fathom, with preorders opening in early 2027 at $28,350 and delivery under $30,000; the Escape has no official EV commitment. That makes the reported 2029 Escape revival speculation, despite the “taking a breather” wording on Ford’s own site.
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