2004 Ford Escape 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
2004 Ford Escape 4WD

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City
16
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
18
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

18.1MPG average+0.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 18 MPG · Owner reported avg: 18.1 MPG

Range: 14–24 MPG

Driving mix: City 56% / Highway 44%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 18.1 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 18 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,750

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
494 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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