2024 Ford Escape AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2024 Ford Escape AWD

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City
26
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
28
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
32
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$0

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
317 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 3-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
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
1.5L, 3-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
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$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 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: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
72
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History8

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems73 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 73 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Escape AWD. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), electrical system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
37
Electrical System
27
Engine
14
Fuel System
5
Speed Control
4
Air Bags
4
Brakes
3
Structure
2

2024 Ford Escape AWD problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 37 complaints, Electrical System: 27 complaints, Engine: 14 complaints, Fuel System: 5 complaints, Speed Control: 4 complaints, Air Bags: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 05/19/2026ODI#11738745
On January [Insert Date], 2026, my 2024 Ford Escape suffered a sudden turbocharger failure that saturated the vehicle’s internal HVAC system with toxic ethylene glycol coolant. The vehicle’s ventilati…
Electrical SystemFiled: 12/12/2025ODI#11704724
Following ongoing unresolved ADAS and Pre-Collision Assist failures that have required repeated service visits and manufacturer engineering involvement, my vehicle underwent a master modem/system rese…
Electrical SystemFiled: 11/19/2025ODI#11700350
Answer #1 — Component or System Failed The safety-sensor system failed, including the IDPM/PA module (Park Aid module), Blind Spot Detection system, Cross-Traffic Alert sensors, and the vehicle’s aler…

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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