About the Ford Escape
The 2017 Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $28,490 for the Ambiente variant and topping out at $47,490 for the Titanium.
There are 3 variants of the Escape available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2016.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (134kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (178kW/345Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (132kW/400Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2017 Escape was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2017 Ford Escape Price
Ambiente
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $28,490 |
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
Trend
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,990 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $32,990 |
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $32,990 |
Titanium
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $44,990 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $44,990 |
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2017 Ford Escape Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Escape
The most fuel efficient Ford Escape is the Trend with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Ford Escape that uses the most amount of fuel is the Titanium with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Ford Escape variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Ford Escape | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
1.5L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2017 Ford Escape Warranty
What is the warranty on a Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Ford Escape FAQs
The cheapest Ford Escape is the Ambiente that starts from $28,490.
The most expensive Ford Escape is the Titanium that starts from $47,490.
The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Trend and Titanium.
The largest Ford Escape is the Trend which measures 1838mm wide, 4524mm in length and sits 1749mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Escape is the Trend which has 178kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Ford Escape is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Ford Escape is the Trend which weighs 2250 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Escape may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.