Trim Report

Ford Escape XLS2025

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$6,995
$7K–$50K
3,327 listings25,210 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

2025 Ford Escape XLS Pricing

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Where to Find Ford Escape XLS

Location data for all 2025 Ford Escape trims combined

38States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Ford Escape Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2025 Ford Escape trims

Low Concern

The 2025 Ford Escape's low safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
0
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
24V8500002024-08-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

During air bag deployment, the air bag cover may break and project fragments into the vehicle, or the air bag may deploy improperly, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

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25V1610002025-14-03
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

An inverted rearview camera image will not accurately display what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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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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25V8290002025-01-12
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Ford Escape Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2025 Ford Escape trims

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

With 6 configurations tested, the 2025 Ford Escape ranges from 26 to 40 MPG combined. That's a 14 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Escape FWD PHEV - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
40mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
42 city37 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 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)

2025 Ford Escape XLS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the XLS compare to other Ford Escape trims?

Every Ford Escape trim targets a different buyer. The 2025 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2025 Ford Escape XLS?

The XLS shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Escape trims, so major service intervals are similar. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2025 model page has the details.

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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