Lease takeover: grey 2023 Ford Escape Active in Farmbrook

Lease takeover: the 2023 Ford Escape Active

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2023 Ford Escape Active for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. This page puts the 2023 Ford Escape Active in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

What to check on the Escape

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. 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.

What the figures tell you

It uses the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. 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.

For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 24 litres, from its 7.9 L/100 km rating. A 300 km weekend costs about $36.75 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who rents the Escape

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people.

Space and size

The higher seat of a compact SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.

A longer test drive

A test week in the Escape tells you more than any review. Rent the Escape first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the Escape on your commute, then decide.

Picking a year and a trim

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Money matters

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Renting for Farmbrook

Farmbrook is about 544 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. If you need it in Farmbrook itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

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