2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Electric Motor
- 78 kW DCPM
EPA-estimated range of 520 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr 12 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 33.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 42 | 37 | 40 | $1,700 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 222 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 Problems2 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 2 owner complaints for the 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV problems by category: Electrical System: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.