2004 Ford Escape 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2004 Ford Escape 4WD.

The 2004 Ford Escape 4WD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2004 Ford Escape 4WD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2004 Ford Escape 4WD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2004 Ford Escape 4WD gets up to 16 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2004 Ford Escape 4WD is 18 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2004 Ford Escape 4WD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2004 Ford Escape 4WD is $3,500 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2004 Ford Escape 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2004 Ford Escape 4WD Consume?

The 2004 Ford Escape 4WD will consume roughly 17 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2004 Ford Escape 4WD.

City MPG16
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $6,000
Fuel Cost$3,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum17
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Ford Models from 2004

If you're interested in other Ford models from 2004, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2004 Ford Escape 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/escape-4wd/2004.

  • "2004 Ford Escape 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/escape-4wd/2004. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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