Orange 2023 Ford Escape Platinum for sale in Java

The 2023 Ford Escape Platinum for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2023 Ford Escape Platinum for sale by us right now. The 2023 Ford Escape Platinum for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

What to check on the Escape

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and power train; have those parts checked.

Under the hood

The 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo, paired with an 8-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

At 7.9 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 24 litres of fuel. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $12.25 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles.

Space and size

Being a compact SUV, it handles luggage, strollers and sports gear well.

Good uses for the Escape

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Try before you buy

Drive the Escape on your commute before you commit to it. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.

The cost of driving it

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.

Picking a year and a trim

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Compare the Platinum with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.

Java and the Escape

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 3,178 km from Java, and does not deliver there. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

Questions first?

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.