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2021 Ford Escape SEL

VIN 1FMCU0H64MUA12429 · Stock #P6217

$12,131
$173/moFinance with $2,425 down, 72 months, 5.9% example APR, tax inPrice details

Est. out the door $12,889

Price includes the dealer's fees. With 6.25% IL sales tax (est.). Title and registration extra.

#6 of 15 comparable cars around Chicago. How it compares

Listed for saleGreat dealPrice drop $3,204Listed 79 days agoCARFAX available on the dealer's site

Agate BlackEbony interior

EPA est. 28 city / 34 hwy

I-3 cyl

8 speed automatic

FWD

SUV

93,156 miles

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How it compares

Against the 15 comparable 2021 Ford Escape for sale around Chicago.

$2,737 (18.4%) under marketMarket price $14,868
Great deal: #6 of 15Score 85/100
93,156 milesAbove the 60,000 typical for its age
Price down $3,204It was $15,335 on Aug 27
Ranking: 2021 Ford Escape, used

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Installed equipment

Lane departureAutomatic temperature controlEmergency communication systemWireless phone connectivityParking sensorsExterior parking camera rearFront dual zone A/CAuto high-beam headlightsSpeed sensitive wipersSplit folding rear seatHeated front seatsPerimeter/approach lightsBlack Roof-Rack Side RailsRadio: B&O Sound System by Bang & OlufsenHands-Free Foot-Activated LiftgateInstrument Panel w/6.5" Digital Screen
All 23 items
Memory Driver's Seat & Side-View MirrorsWireless Charging PadAdaptive Cruise Control w/Stop-and-GoVoice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation SystemSpeed Sign Recognition3.52 Axle RatioHeated ActiveX Front Sport Contour Bucket Seats
Specs
Transmission
8 speed automatic
Engine
I-3 cyl
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gas
City / hwy
28 / 34 MPG
Body
SUV
Exterior
Agate Black
Interior
Ebony

Safety and recalls

2021 Ford Escape, from the US safety agency NHTSA.

Overall
★★★★★
Frontal crash
★★★★★
Side crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆
19 recall campaigns issued for this model year
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR 2026-03-03

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-73

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2026-03-03

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is pla

    Remedy: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2025-12-01

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer ser

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER 2025-10-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2025-07-11

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update th

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 2025-06-27

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviat

    Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number fo

  • ENGINE 2025-05-23

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fue

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain c

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2025-03-14

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. For

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CO 2024-12-20

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ford Escape, and 2021-2024 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge battery till the remedy has been completed. Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (BECM) software update, and replace the high voltage battery pack, as

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 2024-11-08

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehic

    Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this reca

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) 2024-05-10

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive

    Remedy: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is

  • ENGINE 2023-05-26

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2022-2023 Maverick, and 2021-2023 Corsair vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long

A campaign covers the model year, not every car.

Is this exact car affected? NHTSA checks it by VIN and shows any recall that has not been repaired.

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356 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Structure:Body
65
Unknown Or Other
59
Service Brakes
49
Fuel System
47
Involving a crash
9
Involving a fire
9

Counts cover every 2021 Escape on the road, so popular models have more.

Price details

Retail Value$11,718
Doc Fee$378
ERT Fee$35
Price$12,131
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$12,889

Dropped $3,204; last change November 11, 2026. Listed 79 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history Down $3,204 since Aug 27

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VIN 1FMCU0H64MUA12429 · Stock P6217. Price is the dealer's advertised price, including the fees shown, and excludes tax, title and registration. Internet Price includes a Dealer Processing Fee. Payment estimates are on approved credit. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

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$173/mo72 months, 5.9% example APR, $2,425 down
Price with 6.25% IL sales tax
$12,889
Amount financed
$10,464

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Price details

Retail Value$11,718
Doc Fee$378
ERT Fee$35
Price$12,131
Est. out the door, with 6.25% IL sales tax$12,889

Dropped $3,204; last change November 11, 2026. Listed 79 days ago. Title and registration are extra. Tax is an estimate and varies by county.

Price history

Down $3,204 since Aug 27

Advertised at $12,131 today. Listed 79 days ago.

Aug 27$15,335Now$12,131Aug 27Oct 5Nov 12
November 11, 2026
-$270 $12,131
October 27, 2026
-$933 $12,401
October 17, 2026
-$804 $13,334
October 6, 2026
-$187 $14,138
September 29, 2026
-$498 $14,325
September 24, 2026
-$314 $14,823
September 13, 2026
-$198 $15,137
August 27, 2026
$15,335

The dealer's advertised price, each time it changed.