2025 Ford Escape FWD HEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
42
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
39
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Hybrid
City
42
Hwy
36
Comb
39
Fuel cost: $1,750/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,750

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$3,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
225 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
7.6 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

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$1,727/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,291/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,495/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,591/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,739/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,735/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,150/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,776/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,671/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,711/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 39 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems18 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 18 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape FWD HEV. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
8
Electrical System
6
Power Train
3
Speed Control
2
Fuel System
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Brakes
1
Steering
1

2025 Ford Escape FWD HEV problems by category: Engine: 8 complaints, Electrical System: 6 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Speed Control: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 03/26/2026ODI#11727254
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel, the vehicle stalled. The failure also occurred while making a turn from a c…
Power TrainFiled: 03/05/2026ODI#11722376
The engine continues to have a burning smell or rotten egg smell at high speeds, the car continues to hesitate when taking off from a red light like it is going to shut off and then jumps forward, and…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/27/2025ODI#11669703
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously. Additionally, the contact stated that while att…

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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