# 2021 Ford Escape SEL

- Price (advertised): $17,590
- Market price: $18,030
- Deal: Fair price, score 61/100, rank 8 of 15
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 53,778 mi
- Model year: 2021
- Color: Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
- Drivetrain: AWD
- VIN: 1FMCU9H66MUA36185
- Photos: 21
- Dealer: lexusofmerrillville.com, Merrillville, IN
- Market: Chicago
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $17,590, $440 (2.4%) under its market price of $18,030.
- Market price is what a 2021 Ford Escape with 53,778 miles is advertised for around Chicago.
- 53,778 miles is below the 60,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 8 of 15 comparable 2021 Ford Escape in Chicago, score 61 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Safety and recalls

- NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 of 5
- Frontal crash: 5 of 5
- Side crash: 5 of 5
- Rollover: 4 of 5
- Recall campaigns issued for this model year: 19
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year: 356
- A recall campaign covers the model year, not this one car. Check this car's VIN: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?vin=1FMCU9H66MUA36185

## Specs

- Engine: 1.5L 3-Cylinder In-Line
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
- Stock number: LM14301
- First listed: 2026-10-08

## Itemized price

- Price history: 2026-10-08 $18,490, 2026-10-14 $17,990, 2026-10-25 $17,190, 2026-11-05 $17,590

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2018 Ford Escape](https://carfinity.ai/car/2018-ford-escape-4d859bd09403/) at $14,995, 2,018 mi, Guarantee Motors, Inc
- Costs less: [2022 Ford ESCAPE](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-ford-escape-afc8e6b19a4a/) at $16,499, 16,032 mi, westchicagoautomall.com
- Costs less: [2019 Ford Escape Titanium](https://carfinity.ai/car/2019-ford-escape-titanium-ae6039c3ebe0/) at $16,312, 43,268 mi, Napleton's Schaumburg Buick GMC
- A step up: [2022 Ford Escape SE](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-ford-escape-se-181aeaa36048/) at $18,435, 26,783 mi, heuringford.com
- A step up: [2023 Ford ESCAPE](https://carfinity.ai/car/2023-ford-escape-7bbf15426203/) at $18,499, 16,123 mi, westchicagoautomall.com
- A step up: [2022 Ford Escape SE](https://carfinity.ai/car/2022-ford-escape-se-f32c3af6080d/) at $18,500, 23,763 mi, Schaumburg Honda Automobiles

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