Ford Escape FWD

20062026 · 46 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
25
Best
30

The Ford Escape FWD has been tested by the EPA across 46 different configurations spanning model years 2006 through 2026. Over this period, the Escape FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 25 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
2026
1.5L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,000273430MPG
2025
1.5L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,000273430MPG
2024
1.5L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,000273430MPG
2023
1.5L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,000273430MPG
2022
1.5L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,000283430MPG
2021
1.5L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,000283430MPG
2020
1.5L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,000273330MPG
2019
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2019
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2018
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500212824MPG
2018
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2017
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2017
1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2016
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2016
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2015
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500212924MPG
2015
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400213025MPG
2014
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233126MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2014
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2013
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,500222924MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233226MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2012
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400232825MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400232825MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2009
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2008
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,700202622MPG
2008
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2008
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850202421MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2007
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2006
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850202321MPG
2006
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2006
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
30
2025
30
2024
30
2023
30
2022
30
2021
30
2020
30
2019
26
2018
26
2017
26
2016
26
2015
26
2014
26
2013
26
2012
25
2011
25
2010
24
2009
24
2008
24
2007
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Escape FWD) 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 FWD. 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
3,233
Total Deaths
1,703

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
13.4%
Fire Occurrence
3.0%
Speeding Involved
9.2%
DUI Involved
10.7%
Primary Impact Zone

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

75%
Front
14%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes448
Fatalities
227
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2022
Fatal Crashes479
Fatalities
269
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2021
Fatal Crashes434
Fatalities
271
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2020
Fatal Crashes351
Fatalities
193
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2019
Fatal Crashes312
Fatalities
171
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2018
Fatal Crashes298
Fatalities
148
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes307
Fatalities
140
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2016
Fatal Crashes245
Fatalities
120
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2015
Fatal Crashes199
Fatalities
92
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2014
Fatal Crashes160
Fatalities
72
Deaths/Crash
0.45

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
5
2024
1
2023
6
2022
2
2021
4
2020
23
2019
1
2018
2
2017
1
2016
1
2015
3
2014
6
2013
18
2010
2
2008
1
2006
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory