2022 Ford Escape FWD PHEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
43
MPGe
Highway
38
MPGe
Combined
40
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
520 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr 18 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
32.0
City 29.0 / Hwy 36.0 kWh
Electric Motor
96 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 5 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

75.0MPG average+87.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 40 MPG · Owner reported avg: 75.0 MPG

Range: 55–120 MPG

Driving mix: City 47% / Highway 53%

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 75.0 real world MPG based on 5 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 40 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
43
Hwy
38
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $1,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,700

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: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10

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)
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 PHEV. 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 PHEV 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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