Trim Report

Ford Escape XLS2018

Includes:ESCAPE|XLS
$1,200
Starting From
61
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 61 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,200
Max $11,298
From $1,200
Fresh

XLS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,350
$1K–$23K
1,160 listings88,793 avg miles
Active
From$6,995
7,143 listings|$7K–$45K
Limited
From$700
187 listings|$700–$19K
Platinum
From$15,495
1,137 listings|$15K–$45K
S
From$775
720 listings|$775–$100K
SE
From$600
6,638 listings|$600–$54K
SE Sport
From$6,900
76 listings|$7K–$24K
SEL
From$1,100
2,032 listings|$1K–$33K
ST-Line
From$13,787
5,041 listings|$14K–$42K
ST-Line Elite
From$21,399
341 listings|$21K–$45K
ST-Line Select
From$16,000
1,377 listings|$16K–$44K
Titanium
From$950
1,859 listings|$950–$100K
XLS
From$1,200
61 listings|$1K–$11K
XLT
From$954
389 listings|$954–$100K

2018 Ford Escape XLS Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Escape XLS

Location data for all 2018 Ford Escape trims combined

38States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 37 other states nationwide.

Ford Escape Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Ford Escape trims

Elevated

The 2018 Ford Escape's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 1,558 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
1,558
Complaints
25
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
17V8030002017-18-12
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.

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Ford Escape has accumulated 1,558 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine732
02Engine And Engine Cooling244
03Power Train126
04Power Train,engine68
05Engine And Engine Cooling,engine48
1,558 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Escape Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Ford Escape trims

23–26mpg combined
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20-23city
·
27-30hwy
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$1,700-$1,900/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2018 Ford Escape ranges from 23 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Escape FWD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average
Escape AWD - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
1.5L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
22 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Escape FWD - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Escape FWD - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Escape FWD FFV - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Escape AWD - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the XLS Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Ford Escape XLS

How does the XLS compare to other Ford Escape trims?

Every Ford Escape trim targets a different buyer. The 2018 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Ford Escape XLS?

Maintenance costs for the XLS align with the broader Ford Escape ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2018 Ford Escape page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Escape XLS?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Escape XLS year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Escape overview compares all years side by side.

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