Ford Escape MPG, gas tank size, and towing

A 2026 Ford Escape gets 30 mpg combined with the 1.5-liter EcoBoost and front-wheel drive, 28 mpg with all-wheel drive, and 26 mpg with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost, according to the EPA. The Escape Hybrid AWD is rated 39 mpg. The gas tank on 2020–2022 models holds 14.8 gallons with front-wheel drive and 15.7 gallons with all-wheel drive, and towing tops out at 3,500 lb with the 2.0L and the tow package.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Escape generations at a glance

  • 2008–2012: a boxy compact SUV with a 2.3-liter (2008) or 2.5-liter (2009–2012) four-cylinder or a 3.0-liter V6, plus the original Escape Hybrid.
  • 2013–2016: a new, car-like body with turbocharged 1.6L and 2.0L EcoBoost engines and a base 2.5-liter.
  • 2017–2019: a refresh; the 1.5L EcoBoost replaced the 1.6L.
  • 2020 and later: the fourth generation, with a 1.5L three-cylinder EcoBoost, a 2.0L EcoBoost, a 2.5L hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid.

Escape gas mileage by year

Pick your model year to see each EPA version. The hybrid is the big jump: a 2020 Escape Hybrid FWD is rated 41 mpg against 30 mpg for the 1.5L. The 2.0L trades mileage for power and towing.

202626–40 mpg combined · 5 versions
2026 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD282632
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD262331
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid394236
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, FWD302734
Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, plug-in hybrid404237
202526–40 mpg combined · 6 versions
2025 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD282632
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD262331
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid394236
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, FWD302734
Escape FWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid394236
Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, plug-in hybrid404237
202426–39 mpg combined · 5 versions
2024 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD282632
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD262331
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid394236
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, FWD302734
Escape FWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid394236
202326–40 mpg combined · 6 versions
2023 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD282632
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD262331
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid394236
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, FWD302734
Escape FWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid394236
Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, plug-in hybrid404237
202226–41 mpg combined · 6 versions
2022 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD282631
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD262231
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid404337
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, FWD302834
Escape FWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid414437
Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, plug-in hybrid404338
202126–41 mpg combined · 6 versions
2021 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD282631
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD262331
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid404337
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, FWD302834
Escape FWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid414437
Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, plug-in hybrid404338
202026–41 mpg combined · 6 versions
2020 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, AWD282631
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD262331
Escape AWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, 4WD, hybrid404337
Escape FWD1.5L 3-cyl, Auto 8-spd, FWD302733
Escape FWD HEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, hybrid414437
Escape FWD PHEV2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, FWD, plug-in hybrid414338
201923–26 mpg combined · 6 versions
2019 Ford Escape: EPA MPG by version
VersionCombinedCityHighway
Escape AWD1.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD242228
Escape AWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), AWD232127
Escape FWD1.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD262330
Escape FWD2.0L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD252229
Escape FWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD242129
Escape FWD FFV2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S6), FWD242129
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
Ford Escape, 2010–2018: EPA MPG range across versions
YearCombinedCityHighwayVersions
201823–2620–2327–306
201723–2620–2327–306
201623–2621–2328–315
201523–2621–2328–315
201424–2621–2328–315
201324–2621–2328–325
201220–3218–3423–307
201120–3218–3423–307
201020–3218–3423–317

EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.

Escape gas tank size and range

The Escape tank has shrunk with each generation, and on 2020 and later models it depends on the powertrain and drive. Range is the tank size times the EPA combined rating: about 440 miles for a 1.5L FWD (14.8 gallons at 30 mpg) and about 560 miles for a hybrid AWD (14.3 gallons at 39 mpg). Treat that as a ceiling. To plan a trip with your own numbers, use the trip gas cost calculator.

Ford Escape: fuel tank and estimated range (tank × EPA combined MPG)
YearsEngineFuel tankEPA combinedRange on a full tank
2020–20221.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder, FWD14.8 gal930 mpgabout 440 miles
2020–20221.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder, AWD15.7 gal928 mpgabout 440 miles
2020–20222.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder15.7 gal926 mpgabout 410 miles
2020–20222.5L hybrid14.3 gal940–41 mpgabout 570–590 miles
2020–20212.5L plug-in hybrid11.2 gal940–41 mpgabout 450–460 miles
20222.5L plug-in hybrid11.1 gal1040 mpgabout 440 miles
2023–20261.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual28–30 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2023–20262.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual26 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2023–20262.5L hybridCheck your owner’s manual39 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2023–20262.5L plug-in hybridCheck your owner’s manual40 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20171.5L EcoBoost 4-cylinder15.7 gal724–26 mpgabout 380–410 miles
20181.5L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual24–26 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20191.5L EcoBoost 4-cylinder15.7 gal824–26 mpgabout 380–410 miles
2017–20192.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder15.7 gal723–25 mpgabout 360–390 miles
2017–20192.5L 4-cylinder15.7 gal724 mpgabout 380 miles
20141.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinder15.5 gal625–26 mpgabout 390–400 miles
20142.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder15.5 gal624 mpgabout 370 miles
20142.5L 4-cylinder15.5 gal625 mpgabout 390 miles
20131.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual25–26 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20132.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual24 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20132.5L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual25 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2015–20161.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual25–26 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2015–20162.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual23–24 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
2015–20162.5L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manual25 mpgCheck your owner’s manual
20082.3L 4-cylinder16.5 gal1Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20083.0L V616.5 gal1Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20082.3L hybridCheck your owner’s manualBefore EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20092.5L 4-cylinder16.5 gal2Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
20093.0L V616.5 gal2Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
2010–20122.5L 4-cylinder17.5 gal322–25 mpgabout 380–440 miles
2010–20123.0L V617.5 gal320–21 mpgabout 350–370 miles
20092.5L hybrid15 gal5Before EPA data hereCheck your owner’s manual
2010–20122.5L hybridCheck your owner’s manual29–32 mpgCheck your owner’s manual

Escape tire pressure

Ford’s Escape manuals send you to the tire and loading information label on the driver’s door pillar instead of printing one pressure, because it depends on the wheel size and trim. Check pressure cold, before driving. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.

Check your owner’s manual, or the tire and loading information label on the driver’s door jamb.

Oil at a glance

EcoBoost 2.0L engines take 5W-30; the 1.5L, 1.6L, and 2.5L gas engines have taken 5W-20, and the 2020 and later hybrids take 0W-20. The Escape oil page has capacity by year and engine.

Ford Escape oil at a glance
YearsEngineOilCapacity
2020–20221.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder, FWD5W-2095.3 qt (5.0 L) with filter
2020–20221.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinder, AWD5W-2095.3 qt (5.0 L) with filter
2020–20222.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder5W-3095.5 qt (5.2 L) with filter
2020–20222.5L hybrid0W-2095.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter
2020–20212.5L plug-in hybrid0W-2095.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter
20222.5L plug-in hybrid0W-20105.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter
2023–20261.5L EcoBoost 3-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2023–20262.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2023–20262.5L hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2023–20262.5L plug-in hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20171.5L EcoBoost 4-cylinder5W-2074.3 qt (4.1 L) with filter
20181.5L EcoBoost 4-cylinder5W-207Check your owner’s manual
20191.5L EcoBoost 4-cylinder5W-2085 qt (4.7 L) with filter
2017–20192.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder5W-3075.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter
2017–20192.5L 4-cylinder5W-2075.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter
20141.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinder5W-2064.3 qt (4.1 L) with filter
20142.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder5W-3065.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter
20142.5L 4-cylinder5W-2065.7 qt (5.4 L) with filter
20131.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20132.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20132.5L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2015–20161.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2015–20162.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
2015–20162.5L 4-cylinderCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20082.3L 4-cylinder5W-2014.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter
20083.0L V65W-2016 qt (5.7 L) with filter
20082.3L hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual
20092.5L 4-cylinder5W-2025.3 qt (5.0 L) with filter
20093.0L V65W-2026 qt (5.7 L) with filter
2010–20122.5L 4-cylinder5W-2035.3 qt (5.0 L) with filter
2010–20123.0L V65W-2036 qt (5.7 L) with filter
20092.5L hybrid5W-2055 qt (4.7 L) with filter
2010–20122.5L hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manual

Escape towing capacity

The Escape tows up to 3,500 lb, but only with the 2.0L EcoBoost and Ford’s trailer tow package. Ford’s towing guides list:

Escape maximum towing (Ford towing guides)
Engine20192026
2.0L EcoBoost, with tow package3,500 lb3,500 lb
1.5L EcoBoost2,000 lb2,000 lb
2.5L (2019) / hybrid and plug-in hybrid (2026)1,500 lb1,500 lb

Properly equipped. Other years: check your owner’s manual or the towing guide for your year.

  • 4th generation (2020–2026): Check your owner’s manual
  • 3rd generation, 2017 update (2017–2019): Check your owner’s manual
  • 3rd generation (2013–2016): Check your owner’s manual
  • 2nd generation (2008–2012): Check your owner’s manual

Recalls: check by VIN

Escape recalls often cover one engine or a range of build dates. Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls on your vehicle. The VIN is at the base of the windshield on the driver’s side. Ford dealers fix recalls at no charge.

What to record in your log

A hybrid or plug-in Escape uses the gas engine more in cold weather and on short trips, so one tank tells you little. Over a few months, a log shows the real number:

  • Each fill-up: date, odometer, and gallons. The MPG calculator turns two full fills into mpg.
  • Oil changes with the grade (5W-20, 5W-30, or 0W-20 matters on this model).
  • On a 1.5L or 1.6L EcoBoost through 2019, the timing belt at 150,000 miles.
  • Tire rotations and pressure checks.

Use a fuel log and a car maintenance log. Milealot for iPhone — coming soon — will keep both, with reminders by mileage and date.

FAQ

What is the gas mileage of a Ford Escape?

The EPA rates the 2026 Escape at 30 mpg combined (1.5L FWD), 28 mpg (1.5L AWD), 26 mpg (2.0L AWD), and 39 mpg for the Hybrid AWD.

How big is the Ford Escape gas tank?

14.8 gallons (FWD) or 15.7 gallons (AWD) on 2020–2022 gas models, 14.3 gallons on the hybrid, and 15.7 gallons on 2017–2019 models, according to Ford’s manuals.

How much can a Ford Escape tow?

Up to 3,500 lb with the 2.0L EcoBoost and tow package, 2,000 lb with the 1.5L, and 1,500 lb for the hybrid.

What tire pressure does a Ford Escape take?

The pressure on the label on the driver’s door pillar, measured cold. It can differ by wheel size.

Milealot is an independent site, not affiliated with or endorsed by Ford Motor Company. Ford, Escape, and EcoBoost are trademarks of their owner and are used here only to name the vehicles.

Sources

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  2. 2009 Ford Escape Owner’s Guide, Maintenance and Specifications (checked November 12, 2026)
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  5. 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid Owner’s Guide, Maintenance and Specifications (checked November 12, 2026)
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