2021 Ford Escape AWD HEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Range: 37–43 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
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 39.7 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 40 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Hybrid | 43 | 37 | 40 | $1,700 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 224 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 7.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Hybrid
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,684/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,234/yrHIGHEST | +$550 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,458/yrLOWEST | $-226 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,551/yr | $-133 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,696/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,691/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,097/yr | +$413 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,732/yr | +$48 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,629/yr | $-55 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,668/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 40 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 17.4% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History19
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems298 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 298 owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Escape AWD HEV. Top reported issues include structure, fuel system and brakes. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2021 Ford Escape AWD HEV problems by category: Structure: 88 complaints, Fuel System: 61 complaints, Brakes: 48 complaints, Engine: 40 complaints, Power Train: 29 complaints, Electrical System: 23 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 15 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.