2005 Ford Escape fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2005 Ford Escape. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 17 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 21 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Escape 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Escape 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Escape 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Escape 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Escape 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,950 for the least efficient.