2016 Ford Escape Depreciation
A 10-year-old 2016 Ford Escape has lost about 70.1% of its roughly $27,540 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $9,693, with most listings between $7,763 and $13,306. Listed examples average 101,475 miles.
2016 Ford Escape Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2016 Ford Escape Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 30k–50k mi | $15,350 | 15 |
| 50k–75k mi | $11,989 | 28 |
| 75k–100k mi | $10,966 | 77 |
| 100k–130k mi | $9,799 | 93 |
| Over 130k mi | $7,590 | 43 |
What's a Good Price for a 2016 Ford Escape?
Great deal
Under $8,522
Typical
$8,522–$12,119
Overpriced
Above $12,119
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 259 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $8,522 and $12,119, with a median of $10,045.
Ownership & Condition
Across 259 2016 Ford Escape listings.
Accident-free
100%
One-owner
0%
Avg owners
2.5
Personal use
25%
2016 Ford Escape Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
25 MPG
City / Hwy
22 / 29
Fuel / year
$2,550
Fuel
Regular
Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2016 Ford Escape trim holds its value.
How the 2016 Ford Escape Compares to Other Years
At 70.1% depreciation, the 2016 Ford Escape sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2017 has lost 65.5% (around $10,538), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $845 more. The older 2015 sits at 72.1% (around $8,999), so dropping back a year saves about $694. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2016 Ford Escape.
Known Issues & Complaints
1,011 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.
POWER TRAIN
312 complaintsWhile driving my car home, my transmission completely gave out. I was trying to get up a hill, and out of nowhere, my car was just revving and was not going anywhere. I tried to turn the car off and back on, but it did nothing. We towed my
ENGINE
117 complaintsCoolant has leaked into the engine cylinder which apparently is a well known issue that Ford is refusing to rectify. Ford dealership confirmed this diagnosis and says I have to pay $12k for a new engine.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
112 complaintsThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera failed to operate. The image displayed previously was inverted. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notificat
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
107 complaintsFor about 2 years now my 2016 Escape would periodically show a distorted image in the camera when reversing. It was infrequent and would often correct itself before I was done reversing or if I just stopped and put it into park and then rev
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
73 complaintsThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated Instrument display went out. warnings are being indicated but not able to see the warning as well as mileage due to the instrument panel being blank. The dealer was contact; however th
STEERING
68 complaintsThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000(BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed
Top Issues
- POWER TRAIN
- ENGINE
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 17V398000 (AIR BAGS): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas genera
- !Recall 22V413000 (POWER TRAIN): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attache
- !Recall 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln
- !Recall 26V011000 (EQUIPMENT): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and deve
2016 Ford Escape Listings
Real 2016 Escape listings on the market now.
$16,990
2016 SE · Gray
30,745 mi · Portland, OR
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$15,590
2016 SE · Blue
31,684 mi · Buffalo, NY
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$17,590
2016 Titanium · Red
48,911 mi · Chicago, IL
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$13,990
2016 Titanium · White
100,940 mi · Cleveland, OH
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$15,990
2016 SE · White
34,024 mi
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$15,590
2016 SE · Silver
36,761 mi
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2016 Ford Escape worth?
A 2016 Ford Escape is typically worth around $9,693, with most listings falling between $7,763 and $13,306. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 101,475 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.
How much has the 2016 Ford Escape depreciated?
The 2016 Ford Escape has lost about 70.1% of its original $27,540 base MSRP — roughly $19,306 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
How many miles does a used 2016 Escape have?
Listed 2016 Escapes average about 101,475 miles, with most between 69,947 and 132,676. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.
What is a good price for a 2016 Ford Escape?
For a 2016 Ford Escape, anything under $8,522 is a strong deal, $8,522 to $12,119 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $12,119 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.
Methodology
Figures for the 2016 Ford Escape are computed from 200 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.