2026 Ford Escape AWD HEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPart-time 4-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
4WD
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 Problems2 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV. Top reported issues include electrical system, visibility / wipers and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Engine
1
Fuel System
1

2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV problems by category: Electrical System: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/25/2026ODI#11720491
PHEV sometimes fails to "start". That is, vehicle will not enter "Ready" mode when brake is depressed and Start button is pressed. Instead, 'Refuel Error', 'Stop Safely Now', 'Service AdvancTrac', 'Pr…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 02/24/2026ODI#11720074
My 2026MY Ford Escape is having intermittent rear view camera issues. On two separate occasions in the last week, when I put the vehicle into reverse, there is no image displayed on the center stack s…

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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