2018 Ford Escape FWD FFV MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
Is the 2018 Ford Escape FWD FFV good on gas?
At up to 24 MPG combined, the 2018 Ford Escape FWD FFV is worse than average for a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD — that class averages about 26.2 MPG across 1,076 EPA-tested versions, so it's on the thirsty side for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $2,600 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $217 a month.
2018 Ford Escape FWD FFV trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | FLEX-FUEL | 24 | $2,600 |
2018 Ford Escape FWD FFV specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | S6 automatic |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel | Flex-fuel |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 369 g/mi |
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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.