2018 Ford Escape

Name: 2018 Ford Escape
SKU: 2018 Ford Escape
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (592 reviews)

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Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV: Body style
24: Combined MPG
5: Seating capacity
178.1” x 66.3”: Dimensions
Front-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

4.7

(592 reviews)

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

S
$23,940
SE
$25,700
SEL
$28,100
Titanium
$32,140

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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

4.7

(592 reviews)

92% of drivers recommend this car

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

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Most recent consumer reviews

1.0

Nothing but trouble

September 1, 2023

By Terri from Atlanta Michigan

Owns this car

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,

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 1.0
Value for the money 1.0
Exterior styling 4.0
Reliability 1.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does not recommend this car

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4.0

Speed odometer

July 14, 2023

By Theresa dodig from Cleveland ohio

Owns this car

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

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 3.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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1.0

Piece of xxxx

June 8, 2023

By Lamar from Montgomery al

Owns this car

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!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 1.0
Interior design 1.0
Performance 1.0
Value for the money 1.0
Exterior styling 1.0
Reliability 1.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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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