2025 Ford Escape FWD PHEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
42
MPGe
Highway
37
MPGe
Combined
40
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
560 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr 24 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
33.0
City 30.0 / Hwy 37.0 kWh
Electric Motor
78 kW DCPM

EPA-estimated range of 560 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr 24 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 33.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
42
Hwy
37
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
$6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
78 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
2.7 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)
33 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
30 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
37 kWh / 100 mi

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 PHEV. 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
Fuel System
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Speed Control
2
Air Bags
1
Brakes
1

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