Ford Escape AWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Escape AWD across 15 model years, from the 2012 Ford Escape AWD through the 2026 Ford Escape AWD. The most recent 2026 Ford Escape AWD returns 28 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Escape AWD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Ford Escape AWD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Ford Escape AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2025 | 2025 Ford Escape AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Escape AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2023 | 2023 Ford Escape AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Escape AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ford Escape AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2020 | 2020 Ford Escape AWD | 28 MPG | 26 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2019 | 2019 Ford Escape AWD | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ford Escape AWD | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ford Escape AWD | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ford Escape AWD | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ford Escape AWD | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2014 | 2014 Ford Escape AWD | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2013 | 2013 Ford Escape AWD | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2012 | 2012 Ford Escape AWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
How the Ford Escape AWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Escape AWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.