Fuel-Efficient Ford Cars & SUVs
The Ford Fusion Hybrid, arriving in dealerships in Spring 2008, delivers 41 miles to the gallon in the city. That puts an American mid-size sedan just below the Toyota Prius as one of the most efficient cars available today.
Ford Motor Company is a paradox when it comes to hybrids and other alternative cars. Company executives make big promises for green cars, break those promises, and then finally deliver vehicles that show real technology leadership among American car companies. As recent as 2006, Ford Motor’s Chairman (and former CEO) Bill Ford said the company would build 250,000 hybrids a year by 2010. Five months later, that goal was scrapped.
Nonetheless, Ford offers the most fuel-efficient SUV on the market, the Ford Escape Hybrid, and a mid-size sedan with a city fuel economy rating of 41 mpg, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid.
Perhaps more significant than the hybrids, it appears that Ford—under CEO Alan Mulally—is ready to shift to a lean and mean lineup of smaller cars and will introduce a combination of turbocharging and direct injection technologies (labeled “ecoboost) to deliver better fuel efficiency at an affordable price. See our list of Ford models and read the latest news about Ford's fuel efficient models.
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Ford Hybrid and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
| Sort by: | Name | Combined MPG  | Technology | MSRP | Available | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ford Fusion Hybrid | 39 MPG | Hybrid | $28,700 | Now | A full-size sedan that achieves 41 mpg in the city. |
| Ford Escape Hybrid | 32 MPG | Hybrid | $30,500 | Now | The most fuel efficient SUV available. | |
 | Ford Focus | 29 MPG | Small Car | $16,000 | Now | 40 mpg on the highway, in a functional package with a pinch of oomph. |
 | Ford F-150 E85 | 11 MPG | E85 Ethanol | $22,100 | Now | Ford's best-selling pickup truck offers flex-fuel capabilities. |
 | Ford Fiesta | n/a | Small Car | $13,300 | 2010 | Small Euro-styled 40-mpg subcompact |
 | Ford Transit Connect Electric | n/a | Electric | n/a | 2010 | The all-electric small service truck with car-like driving dynamics could be the first commercial vehicle with a green halo. |
 | Ford Focus Electric | n/a | Electric | n/a | 2011 | An all-electric version of the Ford Focus, with 100 miles of range. |
 | Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid | n/a | Plug-in Hybrid | n/a | 2012 | The proven fuel-efficient SUV hybrid will come with a plug in 2012. |
 | Ford C-MAX Hybrid | n/a | Hybrid | n/a | 2012 | The segment-busting almost-a-van vehicle will offer 40+ mpg, but only five seats. |
 | Ford C-MAX Energi | n/a | Plug-in Hybrid | n/a | 2012 | The segment-busting almost-a-van vehicle will offer 40+ mpg, but only five seats as a plug-in hybrid. |
Top news for Ford
Ford Unveils 2013 Fusion, Hybrid and Energi- Yesterday Ford revealed its high-mileage, mid-sized 2013 Fusion, Fusion Hybrid and Fusion Energi at the ongoing North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Economy for the hybrid model is said to be 47 mpg city, 44 mpg highway, beating out the 2012 Camry Hybrid’s 43/39 EPA mpg numbers. And if that is not enough, the plug-in Energi model is promised to reach 100 MPGe or higher, topping the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf.
Ford Drops Escape Hybrid, Boasts in Focus Electric and C-MAX Hybrids- Ford’s updated Escape line due early next year will lack a hybrid option but yesterday the company said its pending 2012 Focus Electric and 2013 C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid will offer best-in-class efficiency. Citing “expected” mileage figures, the Focus Electric is said to achieve 100 MPGe. Of the C-Max Energi, Ford says it is expected to beat fuel economy delivered by the Prius plug-in hybrid in electric mode and top the Chevrolet Volt in range with 500 miles estimated. Similarly, the C-MAX Hybrid is supposed to achieve better fuel economy than the Prius V in both city and highway driving.
Ford Begins Online Ordering for 2012 Focus Electric- Yesterday Ford Motor Co. began accepting online orders for its 2012 Focus Electric, which was first unveiled a year ago in Las Vegas. The company is coming in with a limited and partially delayed launch a year or more after Nissan, which has has already sold over 8,000 of its (now) $35,200 all-electric Leafs in the U.S. alone. The plug-in Focus will cost a bit more, starting at $39,995, and Ford – which quietly delayed release dates to 17 initial markets till next spring, then denied it – says buyers can "virtually build and price one" at its dedicated Web site.
Ford Says Goodbye to the Escape Hybrid- Sadly for hybrid fans, Ford has announced that the Escape Hybrid will be discontinued for 2013.
Ford mulls building electric vehicles in China- Ford Motor Co. is making strides toward possibly building electric vehicles with its joint venture partner in China. At a recent Ford Chinese transmission assembly plant groundbreaking ceremony, Ford’s CEO Alan R. Mulally indicated the blue oval brand is now mulling its options. “As we move to more electrification, you’re going to see more hybrids, plug-in hybrids and all-electric” cars, said Mulally, 66, in a Bloomberg Television interview on Sept. 24 in Chongqing, China.
Ford's New Style Revealed in Evos Concept- Ford has revealed images and limited details about its stunning Evos concept car, which will debut later this month at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.
ALTe and A123 Systems Sign Battery Supply Agreement- Last week, hybrid conversion startup ALTe and battery maker A123 Systems signed a long-term contract to enable ALTe to build extended-range light-duty fleet trucks by next summer. A123 will supply 21.6 kwh – and eventually other – battery packs for the high-mpg plug in series hybrids that will operate similarly to a Chevy Volt or Fisker Karma.
Ford and Toyota to Collaborate on Hybrid Truck Technology- Toyota and Ford today announced a deal to collaborate on hybrid-drive technology aimed at light trucks and SUVs. The agreement is expected to lead to new fuel-efficient powertrain designs that will begin showing up on light-duty vehicles sold under both the Ford and Toyota brands in the later part of the decade.
Ford Offers Solar Charging For its EVs and Hybrids - Ford announced yesterday that it and solar energy provider, SunPower, will begin offering rooftop arrays to provide clean electricity to charge Ford’s growing family of “electrified” vehicles. The 2.5 kilowatt system will deliver enough energy to provide 3,000 kilowatt hours annually, which Ford estimates will be enough to let a Focus Electric driver travel 1,000 miles per month. SunPower, which is based in San Jose, Calif., says the photovoltaic cells in its SunPower® E18 Series solar panels are highly efficient, and take up less rooftop space than some other systems.
ALTe Promises Extended-Range Electric Conversion for Gas Guzzlers- With stricter Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules coming down the pike, an Auburn Hills, Mich. company has a head start on a product for gas guzzlers that could dovetail with mandates looming on the horizon. The solution being developed by ALTe is a promising extended-range vehicle conversion for fleet applications that updates a V8 powertrain with a four-cylinder plus electric motor that functions like that of the Chevrolet Volt. The conversion is said to improve fuel efficiency by 80-200 percent, and with this, ALTe has aspirations to ultimately partner with major manufacturers as an original equipment solutions provider.