Used 2018 Ford Escape
- Price: $14,095
- Mileage: 108,365 miles
- Location: Dayton, OH
- VIN: 1FMCU0F77JUC57071
Used 2018 Ford Escape for sale in Dayton, OH — $14,095, 108,365 miles. The Escape is a practical compact SUV. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.
About the 2018 Ford Escape
2018 Ford Escape at a glance
The 2018 Escape carries over the refreshed design, with the SEL trim returning between SE and Titanium. Engines are the 168-hp 2.5L (S), the 179-hp 1.5L EcoBoost (about 23/30 mpg FWD) and the 245-hp 2.0L EcoBoost, all with a 6-speed automatic and available AWD. As with 2017, confirm the 1.5L engine's coolant-intrusion repair history and recall status by VIN.
- Engines: 2.5 liter I4 168 hp s trim; 1.5 liter ecoboost turbo I4 179 hp 177 lb ft; 2.0 liter ecoboost turbo I4 245 hp 275 lb ft
- Transmissions: 6 speed automatic
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive; All wheel drive
- Body style: Compact crossover SUV
What changed:
- SEL trim returns
- Largely carryover from 2017
What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact engine resolution by VIN; Coolant intrusion and unexplained coolant loss 1.5 liter; White exhaust smoke or cold start misfire; Shifter cable bushing recall status; Auto start stop operation; AWD power transfer unit and rear drive if equipped; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Electronics and infotainment; Maintenance history.
Known issues to check on a 2018 Ford Escape
- 1.5L EcoBoost Coolant Intrusion (2017-2019) (2017–2019)
Some 2017-2019 Escapes with the 1.5L EcoBoost four-cylinder developed coolant intrusion into a cylinder, causing low coolant, white exhaust smoke or rough running. Ford offered a one-time short-block repair under a warranty extension (7 years/84,000 miles, with a deadline for older vehicles). Many vehicles may now be outside that coverage.
What to do: Ask whether the engine was repaired under Ford's program, and walk away from unexplained coolant loss. - Shifter Cable Bushing Recall (Rollaway Risk) (2013–2019)
Ford recalled 2013-2019 Escapes because the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach. The vehicle could then be in a different gear than the shifter shows, including not being in Park, which creates a rollaway risk.
What to do: Confirm the shifter bushing recall is complete before purchase. - Generation and Engine Disambiguation (2011–2026)
The Escape covered here spans three very different generations: the boxy 2011-2012 model (2.5L, 3.0L V6, Hybrid), the 2013-2019 model (2.5L, 1.6L/1.5L/2.0L EcoBoost) and the 2020-2026 model (1.5L three-cylinder, 2.0L EcoBoost, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid). Two different 1.5L engines exist: a four-cylinder in 2017-2019 and a three-cylinder from 2020.
What to do: Confirm year, engine and drivetrain before comparing prices or specs.
Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine, drivetrain and VIN. Check the VIN for open recalls and completed remedies, including repeat repairs on fuel-injector and engine recalls.
Ford Escape research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide