2008 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMCU92Z98KB05729

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Last listed by Brighton Ford - MI

8240 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116

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Mon: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tue–Wed: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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2008 Ford Escape XLS

VIN 1FMCU92Z98KB05729

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Price history for this VIN

Aug 26, 2026 · $2,680 Sep 5, 2026 · $2,680

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMCU92Z98KB05729, spanning 10 days.

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Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Brighton Ford - MI	Brighton, MI 48116	$2,680	169,730 mi	2026-09-05	8 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1FMCU92Z98KB05729

Trim

XLS

Engine

2.3L · V4

Horsepower

153

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2008

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

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2008 Ford Escape has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2008 Ford Escape 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release)

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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SUSPENSION

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on…

NHTSA campaign 15E045000
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury…

NHTSA campaign 14V526000
POWER TRAIN

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009.

NHTSA campaign 15V606000

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 2008 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 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $296 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$4,999
May 2026	$4,950
June 2026	$4,999
July 2026	$5,149
August 2026	$5,500
September 2026	$5,295

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As of September 22, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2008 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2008 Saturn VUE has the lowest median asking price ($4,571, 73 listings with photos) and the 2008 Subaru Outback the highest ($5,999, 96 listings).

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2008 Ford Escape

All trims · United States

$5,500

Comparison catalog median · 157 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$4,571

Median asking price · 73 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$3,900–$5,995

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2008 Ford Escape All trims	$5,500	$4,194–$6,995	157
2008 Subaru Outback All trims	$5,999	$4,977–$6,999	96
2008 Nissan Rogue All trims	$4,995	$3,995–$5,999	62
2008 Subaru Forester All trims	$5,249	$3,999–$5,950	43
2008 Kia Sportage All trims	$5,245	$3,995–$5,900	30
2008 Saturn VUE All trims	$4,571	$3,900–$5,995	73

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