Ford ยท 2026
2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 40 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 42 | 37 | 40 | 222 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 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 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
7 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV?
EPA figures for the 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV reach 40 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV. 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 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV?
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 2026 Ford Escape FWD PHEV, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Visibility/wiper. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.