2013 Ford Escape MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2013 Ford Escape is rated 24 to 26 mpg combined across 5 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2013 Ford Escape · 5 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

26MPG combined

23 city 32 highway

$2,600 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score7/10

1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Oct 2, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,600 to $2,800 a year. The hybrid version offered in 2012 is not listed by EPA for 2013.

One of the Escape years to avoid

The 2013 drew 389 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 178 for a typical Escape year: 2.1 times as many.

Years to avoid: 2011 and 2013; best years: 2018, 2019, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Escape year ranked The 2013 Escape's recalls and problems

Every 2013 Escape version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Escape FWD	26 mpg	23 / 32	$2,600
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Escape AWD	25 mpg	22 / 29	$2,700
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Escape FWD	25 mpg	22 / 30	$2,700
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Escape AWD	24 mpg	21 / 28	$2,800
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Escape FWD	24 mpg	22 / 29	$2,800

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,579	$215	$12,894
1.6L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,682	$223	$13,410
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,682	$224	$13,410
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,794	$233	$13,969
2.0L turbo 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,794	$233	$13,969

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Ford Escape MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 24 to 30 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 30 since 2020. Hybrid: 32 to 41 mpg (2010 to 2012, 2020 to 2026); highest in 2020.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2013: gas 26 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Ford Escape best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	24	32
2011	25	32
2012	25	32
2013	26	–
2014	26	–
2015	26	–
2016	26	–
2017	26	–
2018	26	–
2019	26	–
2020	30	41
2021	30	41
2022	30	41
2023	30	39
2024	30	39
2025	30	39
2026	30	39

Every Escape year's ratings in one table

How the 2013 Escape compares

2013 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2013 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Toyota RAV4 Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$1,000
Honda CR-V Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Ford Escape This page Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Subaru Outback Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Subaru Forester Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,550

2013 Escape recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls and 2,755 owner complaints for the 2013 Escape.

Owners most often describe overheating or coolant loss (654 complaints, 24%), then stalling (646). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 stars.

See the 2013 Escape recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2013 Ford Escape's gas mileage?

Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 1 mpg combined: the 1.6L turbo 4-cyl gets 26 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 25 with AWD.

Does the 2013 Ford Escape need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2013 Ford Escape version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2013 Escape's MPG compare with the 2012?

For 2013, the best gas version is rated 26 mpg, up 1 from 25.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.