2014 Ford Escape MPG
24–26 mpg combined across 5 EPA-rated versions. Best: Escape FWD (FWD, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 23 city / 31 hwy / 26 combined; lowest: Escape AWD (2.0L 4-cyl, A6) at 24.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Escape AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl | A6 | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Escape FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Escape AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | A6 | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Escape FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
How it compares
- 2014 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD: class average 23.1 mpg over 77 versions; best Escape +2.9 (#8).
- 2013: 26 mpg best (no change).
- 2015: 26 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $2,600–$2,800 a year ($200 difference).
- Available as FWD, AWD.
- 2026 model: 40 mpg best (+14).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escape SUV 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 19.1% risk |
| Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 18.5% risk |
2,089 owner complaints: Engine 727, Power Train 481, Unknown Or Other 272, Electrical System 216. Crashes 47, fires 104, injuries 41, deaths 4.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 727 | 35% |
| Power Train | 481 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 272 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 216 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 187 | 9% |
| Steering | 151 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 121 | 6% |
| Structure | 84 | 4% |
Recent owner reports: Engine
“At first, I just bought it two weeks ago. It was smoke coming from the engine and there was no coolant. The coolant wasn’t holding in the car now I was driving last night. I had coolant in it and there was just flames coming out by where the Oil is”
“My car warned me via service light that there was low coolant in my car, so I went to go get it topped off but the guys at valvoline said my coolant was almost completely full. I continued to drive it since the service light turned off, but when I drove it a day later, it suddenly warned me that my car was over heating and I needed to stop immediately.”
“My car warned me via service light that there was low coolant in my car, so I went to go get it topped off but the guys at valvoline said my coolant was almost completely full. I continued to drive it since the service light turned off, but when I drove it a day later, it suddenly warned me that my car was over heating and I needed to stop immediately.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
16 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Equipment › electrical › engine Block Heater | 26V011000 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Power Train › automatic Transmission › gear Position Indication (prndl) | 22V413000 |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › doors › latch | 20V331000 |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Power Train › automatic Transmission › lever And Linkage › floor Shift | 18V471000 |
| Jul 25, 2017 | Seat Belts | 17V472000 |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling › engine | 17V209000 |
| Sep 6, 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages › doors › latch | 16V643000 |
| Jun 24, 2015 | Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel | 15V406000 |
| Jan 9, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › fuel Pump | 15V005000 |
| Sep 26, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V597000 |
| Sep 2, 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery | 14V525000 |
| Aug 11, 2014 | Electrical System › wiring | 14V495000 |
| Jul 2, 2014 | Visibility › sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 14V403000 |
| May 7, 2014 | Structure › body › door | 14V239000 |
| May 7, 2014 | Air Bags › frontal › sensor/Control Module-inactive | 14V237000 |
| Apr 2, 2014 | Seats › front Assembly › recliner | 14V164000 |