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Ford Escape 4WD

2001–2011 · 22 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
20
Best
22
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The Ford Escape 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 22 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2011. Over this period, the Escape 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2011
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,700202622MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$3,000172420MPG
2008
2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172219MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182320MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2006
2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000182220MPG
2006
2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2005
2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300172018MPG
2005
2.3L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500162017MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162118MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850202421MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300162218MPG

Historical Efficiency

2011
22
2010
22
2009
21
2008
21
2007
22
2006
21
2005
21
2004
18
2003
21
2002
21
2001
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Escape 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Escape 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Escape grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,095
Total Deaths
1,271

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.3%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
13.6%
DUI Involved
15.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
14%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes178
Fatalities
108
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2022
Fatal Crashes227
Fatalities
162
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2021
Fatal Crashes216
Fatalities
149
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2020
Fatal Crashes184
Fatalities
122
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2019
Fatal Crashes188
Fatalities
122
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2018
Fatal Crashes219
Fatalities
126
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2017
Fatal Crashes251
Fatalities
139
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2016
Fatal Crashes219
Fatalities
120
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2015
Fatal Crashes214
Fatalities
115
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2014
Fatal Crashes199
Fatalities
108
Deaths/Crash
0.54
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2010
2
2008
1
2006
2
2005
2
2002
1
2001
15
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Moderate
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