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Shown: 2005 Ford Escape. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2001-2007 Ford Escape MPG & Fuel Cost

7 model years · 17–30 MPG combined

23 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
27 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD
$2,840

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2008-2012

2001-2007 Ford Escape at a glance

The 2001-2007 Ford Escape covers 7 model years in the EPA database (39 configurations in all), rated 17–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2007.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2001-2007 Ford Escape by model year

2001-2007 Ford Escape: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2007 Gas, Hybrid 19–30 MPG $2,180–$3,440 Ratings changed
2006 Gas, Hybrid 19–29 MPG $2,250–$3,440 Ratings changed
2005 Gas, Hybrid 17–29 MPG $2,250–$3,840 Ratings changed
2004 Gas 18–22 MPG $2,970–$3,630 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 18–22 MPG $2,970–$3,630 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 18–22 MPG $2,970–$3,630 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 18–23 MPG $2,840–$3,630 First year

What the 2007 Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$237

$2,840 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.73

Per 100 miles

$18.93

Five years

$14,200

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$1,180less a year

Class median $4,020 a year, MY2007

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Ford Escape MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,180, $70 less.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L
Combined
19–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$3,440
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.3L
Combined
27–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,420
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2007 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 20 25 22 $2,970
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 20 24 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 23 20 $3,270
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 18 23 20 $3,270
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 17 21 19 $3,440

Hybrid configurations (2)

2007 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 31 29 30 $2,180
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 28 27 27 $2,420

2006 Ford Escape MPG

19–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,440/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,250.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L
Combined
19–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$3,440
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.3L
Combined
27–29 MPG
Per year
$2,250–$2,420
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2006 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,840
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 20 23 21 $3,110
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 19 24 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 23 20 $3,270
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 18 22 20 $3,270
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 17 21 19 $3,440

Hybrid configurations (2)

2006 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 30 28 29 $2,250
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 28 26 27 $2,420

2005 Ford Escape MPG

17–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,840/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 29 MPG, up 7. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,250, $720 less.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L
Combined
17–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,840
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.3L
Combined
27–29 MPG
Per year
$2,250–$2,420
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2005 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 24 $2,720
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 19 23 21 $3,110
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 19 24 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 23 19 $3,440
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 17 20 18 $3,630
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 16 20 17 $3,840

Hybrid configurations (2)

2005 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 30 28 29 $2,250
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 28 26 27 $2,420

2004 Ford Escape MPG

18–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,630/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
18–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,630

Gas configurations (3)

2004 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.0L 4-cyl (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 25 22 $2,970
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 23 19 $3,440
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 16 22 18 $3,630

2003 Ford Escape MPG

18–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,630/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
18–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,630

Gas configurations (4)

2003 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 25 22 $2,970
Escape 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 19 23 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 23 19 $3,440
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 16 21 18 $3,630

2002 Ford Escape MPG

18–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,630/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
18–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$3,630

Gas configurations (4)

2002 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 20 25 22 $2,970
Escape 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 19 23 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 23 19 $3,440
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 16 22 18 $3,630

2001 Ford Escape MPG

18–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,630/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.0L
Combined
18–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$3,630

Gas configurations (4)

2001 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 21 26 23 $2,840
Escape 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD 20 24 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 16 22 18 $3,630
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 16 22 18 $3,630

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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Closest combined MPG among MY2007 standard SUV models.

2011 Toyota RAV4 Limited (XA30)

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23 MPG · $2,840/yr
2007-Honda-CRV (RE7)

2007 Honda CR-V

23 MPG · $2,840/yr
2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i

2007 Subaru Legacy/Outback

23 MPG · $2,840/yr
2010 Chevrolet HHR LS

2007 Chevrolet HHR

23 MPG · $2,840/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Ford Escape years All Ford models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2001-2007 Ford Escape get?

EPA rates the 2001-2007 Ford Escape at 17–30 MPG combined across 39 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2007 Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (31 city, 29 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 17–24 MPG; Hybrid: 27–30 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2007 Ford Escape?

The Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2007. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2007 Ford Escape?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Ford Escape per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$3,440 a year. That is a $1,260 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Ford Escape 100 miles?

About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2007 Ford Escape more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.

How does the 2007 Ford Escape compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $1,180 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 325 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2007 Ford Escape hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 30 MPG against 23 MPG for the best gas version (Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD), 7 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,180 versus $2,840 a year, a saving of $660.

Is the 2007 Ford Escape different from the 2006 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,180, $70 less. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2007 against 8 configurations for 2006. See the 2006 Ford Escape for that year.