Used Ford Escape for Sale near Sexsmith, AB

How much does the Ford Escape cost in today's market?

Used Ford Escape prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Escape's current nationwide average price is $19,326 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,156 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Escape a good car?

Yes — the Ford Escape is a strong used SUV choice if you value comfort, space, and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Escape for its spacious interior, smooth handling, and fuel efficiency. Across the model years, shoppers also repeatedly highlight its comfortable ride, practical everyday usability, and the modern tech features available in many trims.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are interior materials that feel cheap, cargo space that trails some rivals, and value that can feel stretched on higher-priced trims. For used buyers, that means the Escape makes the most sense when you prioritise comfort, features, and drivability over cabin polish and maximum practicality.

27.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Ford Escape strong marks for comfort, handling, and everyday usability, and the review summaries also point to good fuel efficiency and a practical cabin. Expert commentary reinforces that impression with repeated praise for the Escape’s smooth ride, technology, and broad appeal across model years.

• Owners rate the Ford Escape between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example and review its service history carefully.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Escape?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford Co-Pilot360, with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: Sync 4 with a 13.2-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, FordPass Connect services, and access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving for the hybrid powertrain, and 8.4 L/100 km in combined driving for the turbocharged 2.0-litre engine with AWD.

Which Ford Escape trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Escape offers these trims:

• Active: The entry point in the 2024 lineup, with the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine and front-wheel drive; it suits shoppers who want the Escape’s core comfort and everyday usability at the lowest step in the range.
• ST-Line: Adds the hybrid powertrain option and keeps the Escape’s tech-forward character; this is the best-value trim if you want the hybrid’s efficiency without moving too far up the range.
• ST-Line Select: Adds all-wheel drive in Canada and the 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, along with a more upscale equipment mix.
• Platinum: Brings the 2.0-litre turbocharged setup in a more premium-feeling package.
• ST-Line Elite: Adds the 13.2-inch Sync 4 infotainment system, the larger digital display, and available Premium Technology Package content; it suits buyers who want the most feature-rich gas-powered Escape.
• Plug-in Hybrid: Adds plug-in hybrid capability and 60 kilometres of electric-only driving range, along with lots of standard equipment for shoppers focused on efficiency and daily commuting.

What Ford Escape do most buyers choose?

The Ford Escape years with the most listings are 2018, 2024, and 2019.

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and price. They also often become the most popular used picks because the broader supply helps keep shopping flexible.

What is the Ford Escape's resale value?

Most Ford Escape model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The declines are especially pronounced on several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few model years have fallen by a smaller amount.

The 2023, 2017, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Escape safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2020: 9/10

The 2024 Escape has a standard Ford Co-Pilot360 collection of driving assistance systems.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Escape now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −18.42% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,992 CAD. The Ford Escape offers a practical, comfortable cabin that works well for daily driving and family use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Escape offers a 192-horsepower hybrid powertrain expected to get 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, or a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder with 250 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque, and 8.4 L/100 km in combined driving with AWD.
• Tech: The 2024 Escape features a 13.2-inch Sync 4 infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and FordPass Connect services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: The 2024 Escape has a standard Ford Co-Pilot360 collection of driving assistance systems with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: The 2024 Escape range starts at $33,049 CAD.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.