Trim Report

Ford Escape ST-Line Elite2023

Includes:ESCAPE|ST-Line Elite
$21,399
Starting From
341
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 341 active dealer listings as of

Min $21,399
Max $44,930
From $21,399
Fresh

ST-Line Elite Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$8,995
$9K–$48K
2,986 listings32,736 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

2023 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Escape ST-Line Elite

Location data for all 2023 Ford Escape trims combined

38States

11% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 38 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Ford Escape Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2023 Ford Escape trims

Elevated

With 4 recalls and 71 complaints, the 2023 Ford Escape rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

4
Recalls
71
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
22V8590002022-18-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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23V5060002023-21-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

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24V4400002024-14-06
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Escape two-wheel drive vehicles equipped with adaptive cruise control. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.

Misalignment of the radar module can result in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) misclassifying an overhead object as an object in the vehicle's path, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow and/or stop. Other safety systems that depend on the radar model (Pre-Collision Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Auto Emergency Braking) could have diminished or lost function. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.

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25V3720002025-03-06
ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

An oil leak can result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2023 Ford Escape's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 71 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System12
02Power Train8
03Engine8
04Unknown Or Other4
05Electrical System,engine3
71 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Escape Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2023 Ford Escape trims

26–40mpg combined
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23-42city
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31-37hwy
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$1,100-$1,700/yr

Fuel economy for the 2023 Ford Escape ranges from 26 to 40 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Escape FWD PHEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
40mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
42 city37 hwy~$1,100/yr10/10 Clean
Escape AWD HEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
39mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
42 city36 hwy~$1,100/yr7/10 Clean
Escape FWD HEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
39mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
42 city36 hwy~$1,100/yr7/10 Clean
Escape FWD - Automatic 8-spd
30mpg
1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average
Escape AWD - Automatic 8-spd
28mpg
1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Escape AWD - Automatic 8-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

ST-Line Elite Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2023 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite

How does the ST-Line Elite compare to other Ford Escape trims?

Every Ford Escape trim targets a different buyer. The 2023 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2023 Ford Escape ST-Line Elite?

Maintenance costs for the ST-Line Elite align with the broader Ford Escape ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2023 model year has 4 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is electrical system. Check the 2023 Ford Escape page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Escape ST-Line Elite?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Escape ST-Line Elite 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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