Ford will discontinue production of its Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs later this year, as the automaker pivots resources toward building electric pickup trucks.
“Production will stop for Escape and Corsair later this year when we start retooling the plant,” a Ford spokesperson told Edmunds. “We’re going to have enough inventory to sell Escape and Corsair well into 2026.”
The Escape was Ford’s second-best-selling SUV, making the decision significant for the company’s lineup.
Focus on Affordable EV Pickups
Ford says the move clears the way for an all-new EV truck inspired by the Model T, which is slated to hit the market in 2027 at an estimated price of $30,000. With limited options for affordable electric pickups currently available, Ford hopes this model will fill a key gap in the EV market.
The truck is expected to offer more passenger space than Toyota’s RAV4 and a quiet cabin thanks to its low center of gravity from battery placement.
“We took inspiration from the Model T – the universal car that changed the world,” Doug Field, Ford’s chief officer of EV, digital, and design, said. “This