Used Ford Escape for Sale near Tara, ON

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 $19,390 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $19,092 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 solid used SUV if you value comfort, space, and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.47/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Escape for its spacious interiors, comfortable ride, and strong fuel efficiency. They also highlight smooth handling, practical everyday usability, and the modern features available in many trims.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years centre on interior materials that feel cheap, cargo space that trails some rivals, and value that can be hard to justify at higher prices.

27.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Escape strong marks for comfort, performance, and everyday usability, and expert coverage points to a well-rounded SUV with broad appeal. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a practical choice with a strong reputation for easy daily driving.

• 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 if you choose carefully and focus on well-kept examples with a clear service history.

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: 13.2-inch Sync 4 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and FordPass Connect services, including 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 four-cylinder with AWD, or 8.0 L/100 km with FWD.

Which Ford Escape trim should I buy?

The 2024 Ford Escape offers these trims:

• Active: This is the entry point and suits you if you want the Escape’s core comfort and technology in a straightforward package.
• ST-Line: This is the best-value trim if you want the hybrid powertrain, and it adds a sportier appearance while keeping the Escape’s everyday usability.
• ST-Line Select: This trim adds AWD and suits you if you want more traction and a more equipped feel.
• Platinum: This trim adds a more upscale presentation and suits you if you want a richer-feeling Escape.
• ST-Line Elite: This trim adds more premium equipment and the most fully loaded feel in the lineup.
• Plug-in Hybrid: This trim adds plug-in capability and suits you if you want electric-only commuting range and lots of standard equipment.

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 in the used market, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also often line up with strong deal availability, which helps value-focused shoppers.

What is the Ford Escape's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down by double digits year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The newer years are also falling, so recent-model shoppers may find more room to negotiate than they would expect.

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 includes 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.

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 −18.48% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 37.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $13,139 CAD. The Ford Escape offers a spacious cabin and a comfortable, easygoing driving character that works well for daily use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 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, or 8.0 L/100 km with FWD.
• Tech: The latest 2024 Escape brings 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 latest 2024 Escape adds 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.
• Starting price: The 2024 Escape 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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.