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2018 Ford Escape

4 trims · 7 configurations · SUV

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$3,898

135 for sale · Starting MSRP $23,940 – $33,490

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Key specifications

NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record

Ford Escape for sale

135 live listings from $3,898 · median $22,889

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on S

Total price (S MSRP)

$23,940

Typical monthly

$474/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2018 Ford Escape trims

  • S

    MSRP
    $23,940
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    21/29
    Horsepower
    168 hp
    Torque
    170 lb-ft
    Engine
    2.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    68
    Max towing
    1,500 lbs

  • SE FWD

    MSRP
    $25,700
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/30
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    68
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SE AWD

    MSRP
    $27,050
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/28
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    68
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SEL FWD

    MSRP
    $28,100
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/30
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    68
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • SEL AWD

    MSRP
    $29,450
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/28
    Horsepower
    179 hp
    Torque
    177 lb-ft
    Engine
    1.5L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    68
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • Titanium FWD

    MSRP
    $32,140
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    23/30
    Horsepower
    245 hp
    Torque
    275 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    FWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    68
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

  • Titanium AWD

    MSRP
    $33,490
    Fuel economy (city/hwy)
    22/28
    Horsepower
    245 hp
    Torque
    275 lb-ft
    Engine
    2L I4 gas
    Seating
    5
    Drivetrain
    AWD
    Cargo (cu ft)
    68
    Max towing
    3,500 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type
Sgas
SE FWDgas
SE AWDgas
SEL FWDgas
SEL AWDgas
Titanium FWDgas
Titanium AWDgas
Fuel type
Sregular unleaded
SE FWDregular unleaded
SE AWDregular unleaded
SEL FWDregular unleaded
SEL AWDregular unleaded
Titanium FWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Titanium AWDpremium unleaded (recommended)
Cylinders
SI4
SE FWDI4
SE AWDI4
SEL FWDI4
SEL AWDI4
Titanium FWDI4
Titanium AWDI4
Displacement
S2.5 L
SE FWD1.5 L
SE AWD1.5 L
SEL FWD1.5 L
SEL AWD1.5 L
Titanium FWD2 L
Titanium AWD2 L
Horsepower
S168 hp
SE FWD179 hp
SE AWD179 hp
SEL FWD179 hp
SEL AWD179 hp
Titanium FWD245 hp
Titanium AWD245 hp
Torque
S170 lb-ft
SE FWD177 lb-ft
SE AWD177 lb-ft
SEL FWD177 lb-ft
SEL AWD177 lb-ft
Titanium FWD275 lb-ft
Titanium AWD275 lb-ft
Transmission
S6-speed shiftable automatic
SE FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SE AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SEL FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
SEL AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Titanium FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Titanium AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain
Sfront wheel drive
SE FWDfront wheel drive
SE AWDall wheel drive
SEL FWDfront wheel drive
SEL AWDall wheel drive
Titanium FWDfront wheel drive
Titanium AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type
SSUV
SE FWDSUV
SE AWDSUV
SEL FWDSUV
SEL AWDSUV
Titanium FWDSUV
Titanium AWDSUV
Doors
S5
SE FWD5
SE AWD5
SEL FWD5
SEL AWD5
Titanium FWD5
Titanium AWD5
Seating
S5
SE FWD5
SE AWD5
SEL FWD5
SEL AWD5
Titanium FWD5
Titanium AWD5
Length
S178.1 in
SE FWD178.1 in
SE AWD178.1 in
SEL FWD178.1 in
SEL AWD178.1 in
Titanium FWD178.1 in
Titanium AWD178.1 in
Width
S72.4 in
SE FWD72.4 in
SE AWD72.4 in
SEL FWD72.4 in
SEL AWD72.4 in
Titanium FWD72.4 in
Titanium AWD72.4 in
Height
S66.3 in
SE FWD66.3 in
SE AWD66.3 in
SEL FWD66.3 in
SEL AWD66.3 in
Titanium FWD66.3 in
Titanium AWD66.3 in
Wheelbase
S105.9 in
SE FWD105.9 in
SE AWD105.9 in
SEL FWD105.9 in
SEL AWD105.9 in
Titanium FWD105.9 in
Titanium AWD105.9 in
Ground clearance
S7.8 in
SE FWD7.8 in
SE AWD7.8 in
SEL FWD7.8 in
SEL AWD7.8 in
Titanium FWD7.8 in
Titanium AWD7.8 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity
S34 cu ft
SE FWD34 cu ft
SE AWD34 cu ft
SEL FWD34 cu ft
SEL AWD34 cu ft
Titanium FWD34 cu ft
Titanium AWD34 cu ft
Max cargo capacity
S68 cu ft
SE FWD68 cu ft
SE AWD68 cu ft
SEL FWD68 cu ft
SEL AWD68 cu ft
Titanium FWD68 cu ft
Titanium AWD68 cu ft
Max towing
S1,500 lbs
SE FWD3,500 lbs
SE AWD3,500 lbs
SEL FWD3,500 lbs
SEL AWD3,500 lbs
Titanium FWD3,500 lbs
Titanium AWD3,500 lbs
Curb weight
S3,552 lbs
SE FWD3,526 lbs
SE AWD3,678 lbs
SEL FWD3,526 lbs
SEL AWD3,678 lbs
Titanium FWD3,526 lbs
Titanium AWD3,678 lbs
Fuel tank
S15.7 gal
SE FWD15.7 gal
SE AWD15.7 gal
SEL FWD15.7 gal
SEL AWD15.7 gal
Titanium FWD15.7 gal
Titanium AWD15.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG
S24
SE FWD26
SE AWD24
SEL FWD26
SEL AWD24
Titanium FWD26
Titanium AWD24
City MPG
S21
SE FWD23
SE AWD22
SEL FWD23
SEL AWD22
Titanium FWD23
Titanium AWD22
Highway MPG
S29
SE FWD30
SE AWD28
SEL FWD30
SEL AWD28
Titanium FWD30
Titanium AWD28

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2018 Ford Escape FAQ

How much does the 2018 Ford Escape cost?
The 2018 Ford Escape has a starting MSRP of $23,940, ranging up to $33,490 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $23,940; SE from $25,700; SEL from $28,100; Titanium from $32,140. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $3,898.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Ford Escape?
The 2018 Ford Escape achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2018 Ford Escape have?
The 2018 Ford Escape offers up to 68 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2018 Ford Escape tow?
The 2018 Ford Escape has a maximum towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
Is the 2018 Ford Escape safe?
The 2018 Ford Escape earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
How many trims does the 2018 Ford Escape come in?
The 2018 Ford Escape is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.