Ford Escape MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Escape model year from 2001 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Escape has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2022 (up to 41 MPG combined). All rated versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Ford Escape fuel economy by year

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 26–40 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $31,990 9,561 listings
2025 26–40 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $25,895 3,348 listings
2024 26–39 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $22,000 4,033 listings
2023 26–40 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $23,295 3,393 listings
2022 26–41 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $20,000 2,797 listings
2021 26–41 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $17,388 1,082 listings
2020 26–41 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $15,988 2,041 listings
2019 23–26 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $13,600 1,057 listings
2018 23–26 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $12,595 1,509 listings
2017 23–26 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl $11,397 1,844 listings
2016 23–26 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $9,995 764 listings
2015 23–26 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl $9,443 736 listings
2014 24–26 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2013 24–26 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
2012 20–32 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2011 20–32 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2010 20–32 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2009 20–32 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2008 19–32 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2007 19–30 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2006 19–29 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2005 17–29 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2004 18–22 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2003 18–22 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2002 18–22 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2001 18–23 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl

2026 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2026 Escape was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 40 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $31,990 on VehiSales (9,561 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD PHEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 37 40 MPG · 520 mi range
Escape AWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 36 39 MPG
Escape FWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 27 34 30 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 26 32 28 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2025 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2025 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 40 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $25,895 on VehiSales (3,348 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD PHEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 37 40 MPG · 560 mi range
Escape AWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 36 39 MPG
Escape FWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 36 39 MPG
Escape FWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 27 34 30 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 26 32 28 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2024 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2024 Escape was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 39 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $22,000 on VehiSales (4,033 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 36 39 MPG
Escape AWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 36 39 MPG
Escape FWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 27 34 30 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 26 32 28 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2023 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2023 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 40 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $23,295 on VehiSales (3,393 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD PHEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 37 40 MPG · 520 mi range
Escape FWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 36 39 MPG
Escape AWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 42 36 39 MPG
Escape FWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 27 34 30 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 26 32 28 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2022 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2022 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 41 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $20,000 on VehiSales (2,797 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 44 37 41 MPG
Escape FWD PHEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 38 40 MPG · 520 mi range
Escape AWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 37 40 MPG
Escape FWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 28 34 30 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 26 31 28 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 22 31 26 MPG

2021 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2021 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 41 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $17,388 on VehiSales (1,082 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 44 37 41 MPG
Escape FWD PHEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 38 40 MPG · 520 mi range
Escape AWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 37 40 MPG
Escape FWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 28 34 30 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 26 31 28 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2020 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2020 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 41 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $15,988 on VehiSales (2,041 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD PHEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 38 41 MPG · 530 mi range
Escape FWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 44 37 41 MPG
Escape AWD HEV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 37 40 MPG
Escape FWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 27 33 30 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 3-cyl Automatic 8-spd Regular 26 31 28 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 23 31 26 MPG

2019 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2019 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $13,600 on VehiSales (1,057 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG
Escape FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Escape FWD FFV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 28 24 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 27 23 MPG

2018 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2018 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $12,595 on VehiSales (1,509 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG
Escape FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 28 24 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 28 24 MPG
Escape FWD FFV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2017 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2017 Escape was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $11,397 on VehiSales (1,844 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG
Escape FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Escape AWD 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 28 24 MPG
Escape FWD FFV 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 27 23 MPG

2016 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2016 Escape was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $9,995 on VehiSales (764 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
Escape AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 30 25 MPG
Escape FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 28 23 MPG

2015 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2015 Escape was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,443 on VehiSales (736 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 30 25 MPG
Escape AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Escape FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 29 24 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 28 23 MPG

2014 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2014 Escape was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 31 26 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 30 25 MPG
Escape AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Escape FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 24 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 28 24 MPG

2013 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2013 Escape was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape FWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 32 26 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 30 25 MPG
Escape AWD 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 25 MPG
Escape FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 22 29 24 MPG
Escape AWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 21 28 24 MPG

2012 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2012 Escape was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 34 30 32 MPG
Escape Hybrid AWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 27 29 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 28 25 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Escape AWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 20 26 23 MPG
Escape FWD FFV 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 19 25 21 MPG
Escape AWD FFV 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG

2011 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2011 Escape was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 34 30 32 MPG
Escape Hybrid 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 27 29 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 28 25 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
Escape FWD FFV 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 19 25 21 MPG
Escape 4WD FFV 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG

2010 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2010 Escape was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 34 31 32 MPG
Escape Hybrid 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 27 29 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 28 24 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 21 28 23 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
Escape FWD FFV 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 19 25 21 MPG
Escape 4WD FFV 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG

2009 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2009 Escape was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 34 31 32 MPG
Escape Hybrid 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 29 27 28 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 28 24 MPG
Escape FWD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 20 28 23 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 19 25 21 MPG
Escape FWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 18 26 21 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 17 24 20 MPG

2008 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2008 Escape was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 32 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 34 30 32 MPG
Escape Hybrid 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 29 27 28 MPG
Escape FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 28 24 MPG
Escape FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 26 22 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 24 21 MPG
Escape FWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 24 20 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 22 19 MPG

2007 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2007 Escape was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 30 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 31 29 30 MPG
Escape Hybrid 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 28 27 27 MPG
Escape FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Escape FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 24 21 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG
Escape FWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 21 19 MPG

2006 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2006 Escape was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 28 29 MPG
Escape Hybrid 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 28 26 27 MPG
Escape FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 27 23 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 24 21 MPG
Escape FWD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 20 23 21 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 22 20 MPG
Escape FWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 21 19 MPG

2005 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2005 Escape was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 29 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape Hybrid 2WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 28 29 MPG
Escape Hybrid 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 28 26 27 MPG
Escape 2WD 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 27 24 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 24 21 MPG
Escape 2WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 23 21 MPG
Escape 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG

2004 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2004 Escape was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Escape 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

2003 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2003 Escape was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 23 21 MPG
Escape 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG

2002 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2002 Escape was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 25 22 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 23 21 MPG
Escape 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 23 19 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

2001 Ford Escape: engines & MPG

The 2001 Escape was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Escape 2WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 21 26 23 MPG
Escape 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 20 24 21 MPG
Escape 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG
Escape 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 22 18 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Ford Escape get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Escape ranges from 17 to 41 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2022 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Ford Escape have?

The 2026 Escape was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Ford Escape require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular.

Is there a hybrid or electric Escape?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Ford Escape EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/ford/escape. Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.

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