Ford Escape Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2026 Ford Escape costs about $1,500 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2026):
The Ford Escape costs an estimated $1,550/year in fuel (222 g CO₂/mi).
Ford Escape Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 222 | 9 |
| 2026 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | 7 |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 317 | 5 |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 298 | 6 |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 342 | 5 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 78 | 9 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | 7 |
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | 7 |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 298 | 6 |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 316 | 6 |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 336 | 5 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | 7 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | 7 |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 317 | 6 |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 299 | 6 |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 341 | 5 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | 7 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | 7 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 52 | 10 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 299 | 6 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 317 | 6 |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 340 | 5 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 77 | 10 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 41 | $1,500 | 220 | 8 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 224 | 8 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 293 | 6 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 318 | 6 |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 347 | 5 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 77 | 10 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 41 | $1,500 | 220 | 8 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 224 | 8 |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 318 | 6 |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 293 | 6 |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 342 | 5 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 342 | 5 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 41 | $1,500 | 77 | 10 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 41 | $1,500 | 220 | 9 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 40 | $1,550 | 224 | 9 |
| 2020 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 30 | $2,050 | 297 | 7 |
| 2020 | Auto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 28 | $2,200 | 319 | 6 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 342 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 370 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 360 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | $2,650 | 385 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 369 | 5 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 369 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 342 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 370 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | $2,650 | 387 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 372 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 369 | 5 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 369 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 370 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 1.5L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 342 | 6 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 357 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | $2,650 | 386 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 369 | 5 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 369 | 5 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 359 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 338 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 365 | 6 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | $2,650 | 381 | 5 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 357 | 6 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 360 | 6 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Regular Gasoline | 26 | $2,350 | 345 | 6 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 24 | $2,550 | 365 | 6 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Regular Gasoline | 23 | $2,650 | 382 | 5 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 25 | $2,450 | 360 | 6 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Ford Escape Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Ford Escape?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Ford Escape is $1,500 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Ford Escape produce?
The Ford Escape produces approximately 220 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.