Does the Ford Escape qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Ford Escape is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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PASS — assembled in the USA
The Ford Escape qualifies on the assembly test. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
The Ford Escape is built at the Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky, so it passes the OBBBA final-assembly test. New, personal-use, and financed under the income cap, an Escape loan's interest can be deductible. Don't forget assembly is one requirement among several.
Where the Ford Escape is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Assembly Plant | Louisville, KY | ✓ United States |
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly PASS is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Escape made in America?
Yes. The Escape is assembled at Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky, a US final-assembly point that meets the assembly test.
Does the Escape Hybrid or plug-in qualify?
Yes. The hybrid and plug-in Escapes are built on the same Louisville line, so they satisfy the assembly test — your loan and income still have to qualify.
Is the Escape related to the Mexican-built Bronco Sport?
They share a platform, but the Escape is built in Kentucky while the Bronco Sport is built in Mexico. Only the US-assembled Escape passes the assembly test.
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