Car financing: silver 2021 Ford Escape S in Java

Buying the 2021 Ford Escape S

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Ford Escape S for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2021 Ford Escape S? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

Recalls and complaints

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 496 owner complaints on file, mostly about structure, engine and unknown or other. There are 21 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

What the specs mean

The powertrain here is the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Fuel use is rated 7.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 23 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $36.27 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Space and size

Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.

Best uses

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Rent it for a week first

A test week in the Escape tells you more than any review. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

Running costs

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $120.90 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Year and trim

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Compare the S with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

A note on Java

We have no location in Java; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,072 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Still deciding?

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