2022 Ford Escape FWD HEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
44
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
41
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

40.6MPG average-0.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 41 MPG · Owner reported avg: 40.6 MPG

Driving mix: City 58% / Highway 42%

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 40.6 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 41 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
44
Hwy
37
Comb
41
Fuel cost: $1,650/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
220 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
7.3 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

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,643/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,179/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,422/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,513/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,654/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,650/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,045/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,690/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,589/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,627/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 41 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Ford Escape SUV AWD

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 Probability17.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
205
Owner Complaints
19
Recalls
2
Investigations

Recall History19

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems205 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 205 owner complaints for the 2022 Ford Escape FWD HEV. Top reported issues include fuel system, brakes and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
70
Brakes
33
Engine
30
Power Train
24
Structure
19
Electrical System
18
Speed Control
9
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
7

2022 Ford Escape FWD HEV problems by category: Fuel System: 70 complaints, Brakes: 33 complaints, Engine: 30 complaints, Power Train: 24 complaints, Structure: 19 complaints, Electrical System: 18 complaints, Speed Control: 9 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 7 complaints.

10
Crashes Reported
6
Fires Reported
11
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 03/10/2026ODI#11723424
I have had issues with my car since the day that I bought it. First, my car squealed every time that I backed up. I took it to my local Ford dealership 3 or 4 times without this ever being fixed. This…
EngineFiled: 12/21/2025FireODI#11706397
A Terrifying Ordeal and a Broken Promise: M.A’s Story A Known Danger Ignored In August 2025, M.A, a [XXX] woman living with Multiple Sclerosis, received a letter from Ford Motor Company. It was a r…
SuspensionFiled: 02/01/2025ODI#11640051
The SUV when driving about 45 MPH and go to place the brakes the car shakes and when you back up it is a real loud high Shril sound took it to Ford and they wont return the car I can not take an…

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.

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