has a gas tank size of 15.5 gallons for all trim levels. The size of a vehicle’s gas tank is typically determined by the type of engine that powers it.

Have you ever stood at the gas pump and wondered how much fuel your 2016 Ford Escape takes? Sure, the fuel capacity info can be found in your driver’s manual, but to make things easier,

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How big is the gas tank on a 2016 Ford Escape?

The 2016 Ford Escape is known for its sporty driving style and above-average fuel economy (25 combined mpg), but its gas tank size isn’t exactly common knowledge. Regardless of your Escape’s trim level, the gas tank capacity is 15.5 gallons.

Speaking of trims, here’s a look at what the trim levels are for the 2016 model year of the Ford Escape:

Titanium

The base model S comes with an inline four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine while the SE and Titanium trims are fitted with an intercooled turbo inline four-cylinder 1.6-liter engine.

Although the turbo engine of the upper trims gets a slightly better fuel economy—23/city and 32/highway versus 22/city and 29 highway for the S—all three Escape trims have the same 15.5-gallon gas tank size.

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How to check your 2016 Ford Escape’s gas tank size

If you’re questioning how to check the gas tank size on your 2016 Ford Escape here are a few helpful hints.

Measure the gas tank

Grab a measuring tape and a calculator. You can calculate the gas tank capacity by multiplying the width, length, and height of the tank. Then, divide that number by 231 and you’ll get the number of cubic inches in a gallon measurement.

Check your owner’s manual

Your owner’s manual is a great resource for all sorts of questions you may have about your 2016 Escape—including the size of the gas tank. Look for phrasing like “fuel tank capacity” in the manual index to get details on the measurement.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

This one’s pretty simple, albeit a little risky. If you drive until your gas gauge is pointing right at the E and then promptly get yourself to a gas station you can get a ballpark measurement of your fuel tank capacity based on how many gallons it takes to fill up at the pump.

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How to save on fuel costs in a 2016 Ford Escape

With gas prices being what they are these days, you’re probably open to any tips that can help you cut down on fuel costs.

One of the best ways to save money on gas over time is to drive a

hybrid Escape

. If you’re okay with an older model year, Ford produced a hybrid version of the Escape from 2005 - 2012.

If you prefer something more current, you may want to check out the 2022 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Escape which can drive 37 miles in full-electric mode and otherwise achieves 40 mpg.

As for the fully gas-powered 2016 Escape, it’s got a decent fuel economy overall, but if you’re trying to conserve gas, here are a few tips:

Don’t slack on scheduled maintenance. Being late with regular oil changes or not addressing seemingly minor mechanical issues in a timely manner could wind up costing you more than a bill from the body shop—mechanical issues are known to reduce fuel economy.

Drive safely. We should all be doing this anyway, but being a little more conscious of driving gently (that means taking it easy on both the brake and gas pedals) could help the fuel in your tank last longer.

Idling is not your friend. Sure, there are times when it’s unavoidable (we’re looking at your rush hour traffic), but if you’re just trying to warm up your SUV on a cold winter morning, take care not to let it run for longer than it needs to.

How to optimize your 2016 Ford Escape’s insurance coverage

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