2006 Ford Escape
The 2006 Ford Escape is listed in 8 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.3 L 4-cyl, 2.3 L 4-cyl hybrid and 3.0 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 29 MPG (best: 8.1 L/100 km).
Model year2006
Versions8
ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 4WD | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 22 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Escape 4WD | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 19 / 24 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Escape 4WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 17 / 21 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Escape FWD | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 20 / 23 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Escape FWD | 2.3 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 27 / 23 | 10.2 | 386 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Escape FWD | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 23 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Escape Hybrid 4WD | 2.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 28 / 26 / 27 | 8.7 | 329 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Escape Hybrid FWD | 2.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 30 / 28 / 29 | 8.1 | 306 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 2006 Ford Escape.