2018 Ford Escape

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2018 Ford Escape
2018 Ford Escape

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

24

Combined MPG

5

Seating capacity

178.1” x 66.3”

Dimensions

Front-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

The good:

  • Center console storage
  • Ride and handling
  • Potent turbocharged engines
  • Sync 3 touchscreen responsiveness
  • Visibility
  • Hands-free power liftgate available

The bad:

  • Cheap-feeling interior materials
  • Fuel economy
  • Some desirable options limited to top, Titanium trim
  • Heavy folding backseat
  • SE's lackluster standard features

4 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2018 Ford Escape trim comparison will help you decide.

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Notable features

  • New uplevel SEL trim level
  • Sync 3 available
  • Choice of three engines
  • Six-speed automatic standard
  • Front- or all-wheel drive

2018 Ford Escape review: Our expert's take


What it is: The five-seat Escape is Ford's entry in the popular compact SUV class. It offers a choice of three four-cylinder engines and front- or all-wheel drive. Competitors include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Chevrolet Equinox.


A new uplevel SEL trim includes leather upholstery, a power liftgate, heated side mirrors, rear parking sensors and Ford’s Sync 3 touchscreen multimedia system. Meanwhile, the SE trim gains heated front seats and roof rails, while the top-of-the-line Titanium trim adds a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, navigation, active park assist and high-intensity-discharge headlights.

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior design 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value for the money 4.6
  • Exterior styling 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7

Most recent consumer reviews

1.0

Nothing but trouble

A bolt that should have been torch wasn’t and it cause the transmission to mess up. Now 2255.00 is what it’s gonna cost me to get it fixed. It’s a 2018 ford escape,

4.0

Speed odometer

bought new in 2018 my informant information panel went black can't get it to work all I know it was raining and it went black IAM not the only person this happened to on Facebook there are quite a lot of people with the same problem they need to have a recall on the speed odometer

1.0

Piece of xxxx

Paid 32000 dollars and got 100000 miles when motor blows up and 10000 dollars to replace motor. Definitely will never buy another piece of xxxx ford!!!

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Ford Blue Advantage Blue
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain
60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance
60 months/60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Powertrain
Available
Dealer certification required
139-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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