Ford Escape FWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Ford Escape FWD across 21 model years, from the 2006 Ford Escape FWD through the 2026 Ford Escape FWD. The most recent 2026 Ford Escape FWD returns 30 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Ford Escape FWD 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 FWD. 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 FWD | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2025 | 2025 Ford Escape FWD | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 2024 Ford Escape FWD | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 2023 Ford Escape FWD | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 2022 Ford Escape FWD | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ford Escape FWD | 30 MPG | 28 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2020 | 2020 Ford Escape FWD | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 2019 Ford Escape FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ford Escape FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ford Escape FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ford Escape FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ford Escape FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2014 | 2014 Ford Escape FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2013 | 2013 Ford Escape FWD | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2012 | 2012 Ford Escape FWD | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2011 | 2011 Ford Escape FWD | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2010 | 2010 Ford Escape FWD | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2009 | 2009 Ford Escape FWD | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2008 | 2008 Ford Escape FWD | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2007 | 2007 Ford Escape FWD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2006 | 2006 Ford Escape FWD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
How the Ford Escape FWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Ford Escape FWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.