This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $16,990 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$303

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,699 down

Amount financed

$15,291

Total interest

$2,889

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMCU0H6XMUA63661

Trim

SEL

Engine

1.5L · V3

Drivetrain

4x2

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Full factory specs for this build →

✓ Backup camera
✓ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,660 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Ford Escape likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $5,978

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $26,028

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Ford Escape has 19 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Ford Escape SUV AWD

19 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2021 Escape vehicle equipped with a 2.5L hybrid powertrain. The high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.

NHTSA campaign 21V869000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V625000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V922000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 Ford Escape from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market softened $697 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$17,796
May 2026	$17,550
June 2026	$17,499
July 2026	$17,495
August 2026	$17,232
September 2026	$17,099

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2021 Ford Escape SEL (this car)	$16,990	69	—
2023 Chevrolet Equinox	$20,952	39	+$3,962
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$27,776	28	+$10,786
2021 Jeep Wrangler	$29,932	26	+$12,942
2023 GMC Acadia	$27,752	23	+$10,762
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L	$32,995	21	+$16,005

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 4 · 2020–present

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2026	739	$30,399	100%	3,313 mi
2025	4,371	$24,885	82%	24,846 mi
2024	3,862	$23,898	79%	33,714 mi
2023	3,551	$23,450	77%	36,257 mi
2022	3,226	$19,996	66%	52,636 mi
2021	1,255	$16,995	56%	69,644 mi
2020	2,137	$15,998	53%	74,610 mi