Used Ford Escape for Sale near Summerland, BC

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 $19,417 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,143 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 pick if you want a compact SUV with broad appeal and a long track record of satisfying owners.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Escape for its spacious interiors, comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency. Across the years, the model also earns repeat praise for smooth handling, practical everyday usability, and technology that feels modern in many trims.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage centre on cabin materials that feel inexpensive, cargo space that trails expectations, and value that can be hard to justify at higher prices.

29.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Escape’s comfort, smooth driving character, and useful technology as recurring strengths. The model also earns steady praise for being easy to live with day to day, with many shoppers appreciating its practical layout and broad appeal.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, but it makes sense to focus on well-maintained examples and review service history carefully.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2024 Escape Hybrid is rated to return as little as 6.0 L/100 km in combined driving, while the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder averages 8.4 L/100 km in combined driving with AWD and 8.0 L/100 km with FWD.

Which Ford Escape trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Escape offers these trims:

• Active: This entry trim gives you the Escape’s core setup and is the starting point if you want the model’s broad utility at the lowest price.
• ST-Line: This is the best-value trim if you want the hybrid powertrain, and it adds a more style-focused look while keeping the Escape’s everyday comfort and technology appeal.
• ST-Line Select: This trim adds AWD in Canada and suits you if you want the turbocharged 2.0-litre engine with a more equipped feel.
• Platinum: This trim adds a more upscale presentation and suits shoppers who want a richer feature set.
• ST-Line Elite: This trim adds the larger 13.2-inch Sync 4 touchscreen, the 12.3-inch digital display, and available Premium Technology Package content, making it the most feature-rich choice in the lineup.
• Plug-in Hybrid: This trim adds 60 kilometres of electric-only driving range and lots of standard equipment, making it the right pick if you want the Escape’s electrified side.

What Ford Escape do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more choice, which can make it easier to find the right trim, colour, and equipment combination. They also often attract shoppers looking for a balance of price, availability, and familiar Escape strengths.

What is the Ford Escape's resale value?

Most model years show double-digit price declines, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The newer years are also moving down meaningfully, so recent-model buyers may find stronger value than they would have a year ago.

The 2023, 2015, 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 −17.85% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $13,108 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: Lower trims feature an 8-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while upper trims add a 12.3-inch display and a 13.2-inch Sync 4 infotainment system.
• Safety: The latest model adds Ford Co-Pilot360 with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and automatic high-beam headlights.
• Starting price: Ford lists the 2024 Escape in Canada from $33,049 CAD before destination and other dealer fees.

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 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.