2021 Ford Escape
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
41
Combined MPG
44
City MPG
37
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Ford Escape
- Combined fuel economy: 41 MPG (44 city / 37 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,450
- CO₂ emissions: 220 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 19
Specifications
| Make | Ford · Company Profile |
| Model | Escape |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.5L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 8/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 8/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $3,500 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 19 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1280 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $107 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $9¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Ford Escape — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 | ↓ |
| 2025 | 40 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 39 | ↓ |
| 2023 | 40 | ↓ |
| 2022 | 41 | = |
| 2020 | 41 | = |
| 2019 | 26 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 26 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 26 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 26 | ↓ |
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