2021 Ford Escape SEL

VIN 1FMCU0KZ6MUA81691

Typical market price

$18,659

4 comparable listings

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Last listed by Charles Gabus Ford

4545 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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2021 Ford Escape SEL

VIN 1FMCU0KZ6MUA81691

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 14, 2026

Below market

$16,885

Middle of range

$18,659

Above market

$20,312

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NHTSA build data for 1FMCU0KZ6MUA81691

Trim

SEL

Engine

2.5L · V4

Drivetrain

4x2

Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Body

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

Fuel

Electric

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✓ 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 $6,565

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $4,750

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $23,365

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

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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 $798 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$17,796
May 2026	$17,549
June 2026	$17,499
July 2026	$17,465
August 2026	$17,114
September 2026	$16,998

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As of September 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2021 Kia Seltos has the lowest median asking price ($16,630, 544 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue the highest ($19,074, 1,728 listings).

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2021 Ford Escape

All trims · United States

$16,994

Comparison catalog median · 832 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$16,630

Median asking price · 544 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$15,040–$18,399

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2021 Ford Escape All trims	$16,994	$14,875–$19,000	832
2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims	$17,246	$14,995–$19,357	1,268
2021 Nissan Rogue All trims	$19,074	$17,000–$21,262	1,728
2021 Jeep Compass All trims	$16,995	$15,247–$18,895	816
2021 Jeep Renegade All trims	$17,299	$15,407–$18,995	541
2021 Kia Seltos All trims	$16,630	$15,040–$18,399	544

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 7 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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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	659	$30,018	100%	3,990 mi
2025	5,049	$24,620	82%	25,528 mi
2024	4,071	$23,788	79%	33,823 mi
2023	3,507	$23,436	78%	36,163 mi
2022	3,302	$19,996	67%	52,852 mi
2021	1,097	$16,995	57%	69,616 mi
2020	2,011	$16,119	54%	73,367 mi