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2016 Ford Escape FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Ford Escape SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | 338 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | 365 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | 357 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "O
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
1,407 complaints filed by owners for this model year (54 involving a crash, 14 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Ford Escape FWD?
EPA figures for the 2016 Ford Escape FWD reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Ford Escape FWD?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Ford Escape FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Ford Escape FWD?
Owners have filed 1,407 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Escape FWD, most often about: Power Train, Back Over Prevention, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Ford Escape FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Ford Escape FWD (2016 Ford Escape SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.