Auto loans: 2018 Ford Escape
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.1 to 10.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.1 to 10.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Ford Escape for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2018 Ford Escape specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 213 g/km | 229 g/km | 230 g/km | 231 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.11 | $15.04 | $15.19 | $15.35 | $15.97 |
2018 Ford Escape: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 2.5 L | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,822 | $3,008 | $3,038 | $3,070 | $3,194 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Ford Escape
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,820 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (1167), engine and engine cooling (346) and power train (278). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V011000 | 2026-01-15 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 22V413000 | 2022-06-10 | power train:shift linkage/cable/rod | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. |
| 18V104000 | 2018-02-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak. |
| 17V803000 | 2017-12-18 | air bags:side/window | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2018 Ford Escape?
No 2018 Ford Escape is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2018 Ford Escape before buying one.
Before you sign for the Escape
NHTSA has 1,820 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, engine and engine cooling and power train. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Engine and fuel
The 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
At 9.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 27 litres of fuel. In energy, every 100 km costs about $14.11 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
What to expect from the Escape
The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
Rent the Escape first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the Escape tells you more than any review. Rent the Escape for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.11 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $141.10 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Ready when you are
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Ford Escape from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Ford Escape
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Ford Escape for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Ford Escape
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Ford Escape?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Ford Escape before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Ford Escape have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Ford Escape cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2822.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.