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2011 Ford Escape Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

SUV 6 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2010 2012 →

Fuel tank capacity

17.5gal · 66 L

The 2011 Ford Escape has a fuel tank capacity of 17.5 gallons (66 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 455–490 highway miles or 350–403 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

17.5 gal · Smaller than 67% of 2011 models we list.

Listed separately: 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid (15.1 gal).

Highway range
455–490 mi
City range
350–403 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
22–25 MPG
EPA size class
Sport Utility Vehicle

2011 Ford Escape fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 6 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
Limited 4dr SUV 2.5L 4cyl 6A · FWD MPG 21 / 28Range 368 / 490 mi 2.5L 4cyl 6A FWD 17.5 gal66 L 21 / 28 368 / 490 mi
Limited 4dr SUV AWD 2.5L 4cyl 6A · AWD MPG 20 / 26Range 350 / 455 mi 2.5L 4cyl 6A AWD 17.5 gal66 L 20 / 26 350 / 455 mi
XLS 4dr SUV 2.5L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 23 / 28Range 403 / 490 mi 2.5L 4cyl 5M FWD 17.5 gal66 L 23 / 28 403 / 490 mi
XLS 4dr SUV AWD 2.5L 4cyl 6A · AWD MPG 20 / 26Range 350 / 455 mi 2.5L 4cyl 6A AWD 17.5 gal66 L 20 / 26 350 / 455 mi
XLT 4dr SUV 2.5L 4cyl 6A · FWD MPG 21 / 28Range 368 / 490 mi 2.5L 4cyl 6A FWD 17.5 gal66 L 21 / 28 368 / 490 mi
XLT 4dr SUV AWD 2.5L 4cyl 6A · AWD MPG 20 / 26Range 350 / 455 mi 2.5L 4cyl 6A AWD 17.5 gal66 L 20 / 26 350 / 455 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2011 Ford Escape goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 22 MPG, a full 17.5-gallon tank covers about 385 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full17.5455350
3/413.1341263
1/28.8228175
1/44.411488
1/82.25744

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 682 gallons, roughly 39 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
22–25 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
355–404 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2011 Ford Escape

$74.72 to fill the 17.5-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
17.5 galRegular$4.27$74.72$56.04

By region, 17.5-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$70.35
Midwest$4.27$74.72
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$64.75
Rocky Mountain$4.46$78.05
West Coast$5.42$94.85
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$103.07

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 17.5-gallon tank$74.72
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,911

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Escape tank size in other years

The tank changed for 2011: 17.5 gal, up from 16.5 gal on the 2010 Escape.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2016 Escape 15.5 gal 496 mi
2015 Escape 15.5 gal 496 mi
2014 Escape 15.1 gal 483 mi
2013 Escape 15.1 gal 498 mi
2012 Escape 15.1–17.5 gal 490 mi
2011 Escape 17.5 gal 490 mi
2010 Escape 16.5 gal 462 mi
2009 Escape 16.5 gal 462 mi
2008 Escape 16.5 gal 462 mi
2007 Escape 16.5 gal 446 mi
2006 Escape 16.5 gal 446 mi
Ford Escape fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
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← 2010 Ford Escape Every Escape year 2012 Ford Escape →

2011 Ford Escape vs similar 2011 SUVs

The Escape has the largest tank of the seven 2011 SUVs compared here, 17.5 gallons against 17.5 for the Mazda Tribute.

2011 modelTankLongest highway range
Ford Escape 17.5 gal 490 mi
Mazda Tribute 17.5 gal 490 mi
Volkswagen Tiguan 16.8 gal 437 mi
Mercury Mariner 16.5 gal 462 mi
Hyundai Tucson 14.5 gal 450 mi
Kia Sportage 14.5 gal 450 mi
Jeep Compass 13.5–13.6 gal 394 mi

Other 2011 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

2011 Ford Escape fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2011 Ford Escape, out of 2 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Fuel pumpOct 26, 2016 · NHTSA 16V777000 · Ford Motor Company · 329,265 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured February 25, 2009, to December 12, 2010. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 13, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S41.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2011 Ford Escape?

The 2011 Ford Escape holds 17.5 gallons (66 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2011 Ford Escape gas tank hold?

The 2011 Ford Escape tank holds 66 liters, or 17.5 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2011 Ford Escape gas tank?

No. FWD and AWD versions of the 2011 Ford Escape use the same 17.5 gal tank.

How far can a 2011 Ford Escape go on a full tank?

About 455–490 miles on the highway and 350–403 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2011 Ford Escape go on a quarter tank?

About 114 highway miles or 88 in town from the 17.5-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.4 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2011 Ford Escape take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2011 Ford Escape?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 17.5-gallon tank from empty costs $74.72. It ranges from $64.75 in the Gulf Coast to $103.07 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2011 Ford Escape?

About 109 pounds for the 17.5-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2011 Ford Escape have a bigger gas tank than the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Yes. The 2011 Ford Escape holds up to 17.5 gallons; the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan holds up to 16.8.

Has the 2011 Ford Escape had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2011 Ford Escape: 16V777000 (delivery · fuel pump). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Ford fuel system recalls).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

Other 2011 Ford models

Crown Victoria19.0 gallons E-Series Van33.0 gallons E-Series Wagon33.0 gallons Edge18.0–19.0 gallons Escape Hybrid15.1 gallons Expedition28.0–33.5 gallons Explorer18.6 gallons F-15026.0–36.0 gallons F-250 Super Duty35.0 gallons F-350 Super Duty35.0 gallons F-450 Super Duty37.5 gallons Fiesta12.0 gallons