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About the Ford Escape
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $52,940 for the St-line.
There are 3 variants of the Escape available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2021.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (183kW/387Nm) and electric motor (167kW/0Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The 2021 Escape was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
92.28 - 115.08 kW/t
53.6 kW/t
168.05 kW/t
Boot Space
No Data
128 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.62 L/100km
0.9 L/100km
11.36 L/100km
Vehicle Range
695 km
579 km
10,000 km
Price
$35,990 - $52,940
$22,990
$147,300
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
100,000 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
24 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
24 months
Ford Escape News
2021 Ford Escape Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $35,990 |
ST-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $37,990 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, FWD | $37,990 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $37,990 |
Vignale
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $46,590 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $46,590 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Ford Escape Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Escape
The most fuel efficient Ford Escape is the ST-Line with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 1.5L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Ford Escape | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.6 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.
2021 Ford Escape Warranty
What is the warranty on a Ford Escape?
The Ford Escape offers a 5 year unlimited km 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.
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Ford Escape FAQs
The cheapest Ford Escape is the Base that starts from $35,990.
The most expensive Ford Escape is the ST-Line that starts from $52,940.
The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: Base, ST-Line and Vignale.
The largest Ford Escape is the Vignale which measures 1882mm wide, 4629mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.
The most powerful Ford Escape is the Vignale which has 183kW 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 Vignale which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Ford Escape may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or electric.