2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 62 kW DCPM
EPA-estimated range of 520 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr 18 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 32.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving mix: City 100% / Highway 0%
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 558.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 40 MPG.
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 43 | 38 | 40 | $1,700 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 77 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 2.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- 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
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 32 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 29 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 36 kWh / 100 mi
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 FWD PHEV. 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 FWD PHEV 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.