2018
Ford Escape

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Available trims

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  • S FWD
    Starts at
    $23,940
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE FWD
    Starts at
    $25,700
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE 4WD
    Starts at
    $27,050
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL FWD
    Starts at
    $28,100
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL 4WD
    Starts at
    $29,450
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Titanium FWD
    Starts at
    $32,140
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Titanium 4WD
    Starts at
    $33,490
    20 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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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

The good & the bad

The good

Center console storage
Ride and handling
Potent turbocharged engines
Sync 3 touchscreen responsiveness
Visibility

The bad

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

Based on the 2018 Ford Escape base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
19.1%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 710 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

  • By Gigi from Summerville SC
    Owns this car
    May 6, 2025

    I love my 2018 Escape.

    I love my 2018 Escape. I see 2 problems - the paint on the front surrounding the windshield just slid off and you see bare metal. I brought this to my dealers attention but they said it wasn’t covered and I’d have to pay for any repairs. Then I asked about the airbag recall and they said unless I had a problem I’d have to pay for them to check it? I’ve always just took my car to the dealer for recalls?? Never had a problem before ??? I’m a 71 year old woman and I’m wondering if this is normal??
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Andrea G from Akron, OH
    Owns this car
    March 9, 2025

    This is my 2nd Escape in 12 years.

    This is my 2nd Escape in 12 years. I drive for a living and I love feeling safe on the road. I've had no problems with this car. I personally have put over 400,000 miles on it in just 4 years. Take care of your car, and your car will take care of you.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Edward from Arizona
    Owns this car
    February 21, 2025

    Transmission is the biggest thing wrong with these

    Transmission is the biggest thing wrong with these vehicles. Engine coolant inside the 1.5 l engine. No I would not recommend this vehicle. Nothing but continuous service repairs.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Gregory
    Owns this car
    July 20, 2024

    Overall ratings are awesome.

    Overall ratings are awesome. Very good vehicle's!! Styling exterior design, turbo engine good gas mileage. Comfortable seats heated. Good size cargo area. Reliability, good value reputation.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kenny and Sellie Watkins
    Owns this car
    May 10, 2024

    Bought a new 2018 escape with a 2.

    Bought a new 2018 escape with a 2.5L,it now has 151,000 miles,other than 3 batteries that Ford replaced for free and $2,028.00 on brakes,4 plugs,2 coil packs and some front end work it has performed outstanding,kept the oil changed with Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and have had literally NO problems,I see it easily making over 200,000 miles.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Yvonne from California Bay Area
    Owns this car
    April 14, 2024

    Reliability, Performance turbo is awesome

    Very reasonable price tag. Good vehicle's, and the fuel mileage is efficient. Ride has a nice quality to it. Comfortable seats, heated. Cargo area is spacious, including the top luggage rack. Towing capacity is pretty good. These vehicles are absolutely popular, hold up on there value reputation.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Velero from Oregon
    Owns this car
    April 14, 2024

    Reliable, Holds it's value reputation well

    Lot's of these nice escape suvs cruising around. Good on it's reliability, and it's value. Gas mileage is efficient and so is the low cost maintenance up keep. Comfortable seats, heated. Rear space is spacious. Towing capacity is good. Luggage rack carrier for extra space.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ken from Dallas, TX
    Owns this car
    April 8, 2024

    DO NOT BUY A FORD ESCAPE!!!

    I had a 2018 Ford Escape. The car was losing power and not running right. The dealership said metal got into the oil and the engine needed to be replaced. Only 74K miles on the car. Said the engine replacement would cost $13K. I will never buy another Ford. Now I see so many complaining of the same type of issue on the internet. How can Ford allow this to happen? Terrible company.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Natalia from Washington
    Owns this car
    February 20, 2024

    Overall experience is all good

    Reliable, good on it's fuel mileage for being a 4wd compact suv. Fun to drive around in this styling vehicle. It has a nice quality looking interior design. Comfortable seats, heated and the rear seats reclining for comfort, and they fold down for that extra cargo space. Stereo is nice, comes with a cd player and other apps. These are nice suvs, they hold there value reputation really well.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Yvonne from Dakota
    Owns this car
    February 20, 2024

    Good Ratings, Value reputation

    Strong value reputation vehicle's.. They are fun to drive, they are reliable and low cost maintenance. Styling looks, sharp interior design with comfortable seats. Nice size cargo area, luggage rack, towing capacity. Good sounding stereo system, with a cd player etc.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Harold from Idaho
    Owns this car
    February 20, 2024

    Good suvs, they are fun to drive

    Strong reliability, good value reputation. Fun to drive around in. Gas mileage is efficient. Interior is quality looks, and comfortable seats heated. Good amount of cargo area. Luggage rack, tow hitch. Happy with this suv. It's a smooth ride, handling is very good. No Concerns!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Matt from Kansas City
    Owns this car
    February 19, 2024

    Holds it's value, Reliability, Strong turbo engine

    High demand vehicle's, they hold there value really well. Good gas mileage, low cost maintenance. Fun to drive around, plus they are sporty feel from it's small turbo engine. Nice sounding stereo speakers, cd player etc. Comfortable seats, heated and a nice cargo area.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Ford Escape?

The 2018 Ford Escape is available in 4 trim levels:

  • S (1 style)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)
  • Titanium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Ford Escape?

The 2018 Ford Escape offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Ford Escape reliable?

The 2018 Ford Escape has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Ford Escape owners.

Is the 2018 Ford Escape a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Ford Escape. 93.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 710 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7

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