Ford Escape – a midsize crossover from the American automotive brand, equivalent to the European Ford Kuga. Its vibrant sporty design, high power output, and reasonable cost make it one of the leaders in its class in the US market. The manufacturer offers the Ford Escape in several trims: S, SE, SEL, Titanium. Most versions have front and rear parking sensors, mirrors with blind spot sensors, navigation, electric driver's seat, push-button start, and a trunk close button. The SEL and Titanium trims feature a premium interior finish, roof rails, and a more spacious trunk. There are also a number of additional packages with even more advanced options.
Ford Escape Engines
The Ford Escape offers one of the most extensive engine line-ups. The car can be equipped with classic atmospheric engines of 2.3, 2.5, and 3.0 liters, delivering 168-370 hp, and also with turbocharged engines of 1.5, 1.6, and 2.0 liters producing 179-245 hp. All vehicles of this model come with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. In the basic versions, the Ford Escape comes with front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is only optional), while the more premium ones come with all-wheel drive.
As is evident from the statistics of insurance auctions, 3-liter cars are in high demand among US car owners. In 2020, nearly 15,000 of such cars came up for sale. The least demand among Americans is for 2.3-liter Ford Escapes – about 3,000 cars.
Ford Escape Years at US Auctions in 2020
The first generation Ford Escape rolled off the assembly line in 2000. The top 5 arrivals at auctions in 2020 were all third-generation cars (manufactured from 2012 to 2019) – from 2013, 2014, 2008, 2017 and 2012. They were put up for auction in quantities ranging from 3,000 to 4,500 units. The 2015 Ford Escape rounds out the top 10 with 2,443 cars on sale.
Number of Ford Escape (14-18) at US Auctions in 2020
As the graph shows, the general trend of third-generation Ford Escapes coming to insurance auctions is roughly the same, regardless of the car's year of manufacture. Let's examine this in more detail using the 2014 Ford Escape as an example. So, in January-February 2020, it was at its lowest – 146-192 cars. Then it gradually increased, reaching a peak of 440 cars in December. The situation is similar with cars from other years of manufacture.
Price Chart for Ford Escape at US Auctions for 14-18 Models in 2020
Throughout 2020, the Ford Escapes that fetched the highest prices were those produced in 2018. The lowest price for these was in April, at around $3,100, while the highest, nearly $6,000, was in June. The trend of monthly price fluctuations was similar for cars from other years of manufacture: 2017 – $2,800 and $5,700, 2016 – $2,100 and $4,100, 2015 – $2,300 and $3,100, 2014 – $1,900 and $3,000.
