2018 Ford Escape Depreciation
A 8-year-old 2018 Ford Escape has lost about 61.5% of its roughly $26,375 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $11,999, with most listings between $9,283 and $15,990. Listed examples average 88,108 miles.
2018 Ford Escape Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2018 Ford Escape Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $19,092 | 6 |
| 30k–50k mi | $16,370 | 22 |
| 50k–75k mi | $15,078 | 49 |
| 75k–100k mi | $12,993 | 92 |
| 100k–130k mi | $10,301 | 74 |
| Over 130k mi | $7,203 | 17 |
What's a Good Price for a 2018 Ford Escape?
Great deal
Under $10,356
Typical
$10,356–$14,749
Overpriced
Above $14,749
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 260 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $10,356 and $14,749, with a median of $12,849.
Ownership & Condition
Across 260 2018 Ford Escape listings.
Accident-free
100%
One-owner
40%
Avg owners
1.6
Personal use
80%
2018 Ford Escape Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
24 MPG
City / Hwy
22 / 28
Fuel / year
$2,550
Fuel
Regular
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2018 Ford Escape trim holds its value.
How the 2018 Ford Escape Compares to Other Years
At 61.5% depreciation, the 2018 Ford Escape sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2019 has lost 56.4% (around $13,793), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $1,794 more. The older 2017 sits at 65.5% (around $10,538), so dropping back a year saves about $1,461. 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 2018 Ford Escape.
Known Issues & Complaints
1,692 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.
ENGINE
850 complaintsThe coolant is going into the cylinder or intake and exhaust causing the car to lose power and completely stal while on freeway. No warning, completely stal out.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
317 complaintsThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving on two occasions at approximately 50 MPH, the Check Engine warning light illuminated. During the second failure, there was white smoke coming from the e
POWER TRAIN
246 complaintsI have a vehicle whose refrigeration is going into the motor. It started with the check engine light came on notifying the third spark plug was damaged and showed the codes P0303, P04DB, P0316, P0339. Later a warning sign came on the dashbo
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
76 complaintsNothing happened I just noticed I have a blind spot in both of my rearview mirrors and I am aware of this.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
41 complaintsMy car shifts into gears when in drive and I am breaking, it has locked in park, or drive, my car without emergency break has rolled down my driveway while off and in park. My local dealership claims they don’t have parts for it and I’m stu
STEERING
28 complaintsThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Steering Assist Fault - Seek Service" was displayed , and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact's husband assisted the cont
Top Issues
- ENGINE
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- POWER TRAIN
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 17V803000 (AIR BAGS): 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 infl
- !Recall 18V104000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against oth
- !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 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
2018 Ford Escape Listings
Real 2018 Escape listings on the market now.
$20,990
2018 Titanium · White
18,094 mi · Dallas, TX
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$16,990
2018 S · Blue
22,835 mi · Tampa, FL
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$15,990
2018 S · Blue
42,217 mi · Tampa, FL
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$15,590
2018 SEL · Silver
53,040 mi · Cleveland, OH
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$15,590
2018 Titanium · White
85,705 mi · Richmond, VA
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$18,990
2018 SE · Gray
32,035 mi
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2018 Ford Escape worth?
A 2018 Ford Escape is typically worth around $11,999, with most listings falling between $9,283 and $15,990. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 88,108 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 2018 Ford Escape depreciated?
The 2018 Ford Escape has lost about 61.5% of its original $26,375 base MSRP — roughly $16,221 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 2018 Escape have?
Listed 2018 Escapes average about 88,108 miles, with most between 56,493 and 115,448. 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 2018 Ford Escape?
For a 2018 Ford Escape, anything under $10,356 is a strong deal, $10,356 to $14,749 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $14,749 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 2018 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.