2008 Ford Escape XLT
1FMCU03Z98KB50518
FAIR PRICE
· within $30 of the typical market price
Dallas, TX
This 2008 Ford Escape XLT is listed at $3,950 with 219,087 miles in Dallas, TX.
Market price range
Based on 11 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $3,950 — within $30 of the typical market price ($3,980)
Asking $3,950 · typical market price $3,980 · based on 11 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMCU03Z98KB50518, spanning 1 day.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Express Dallas | Dallas, TX 75218 | $3,950 | 219,087 mi | 2026-08-22 |
| Auto Express | Dallas, TX 75218 | $3,950 | 219,087 mi | 2026-08-21 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU03Z98KB50518- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
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Get the original window sticker for this VIN →Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2008 Ford Escape likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2008 Ford Escape has 5 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2008 Ford Escape 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release)
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SUSPENSIONThe 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
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HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMFord 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
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POWER TRAINFord 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 July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2008 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $503 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $4,995 |
| April 2026 | $4,999 |
| May 2026 | $4,918 |
| June 2026 | $4,999 |
| July 2026 | $5,000 |
| August 2026 | $5,498 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford Escape XLT (this car) | $3,950 | 11 | — |
| 2010 Lexus RX | $8,490 | 9 | +$4,540 |
| 2010 Ford Edge | $4,250 | 7 | +$300 |
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 | $8,198 | 6 | +$4,248 |
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler | $9,998 | 6 | +$6,048 |
| 2010 Ford Expedition | $4,724 | 4 | +$774 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2008–2012What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 347 | $6,500 | 100% | 136,505 mi |
| 2011 | 188 | $5,944 | 91% | 140,974 mi |
| 2010 | 235 | $5,500 | 85% | 141,466 mi |
| 2009 | 151 | $5,598 | 86% | 143,231 mi |
| 2008 | 121 | $4,995 | 77% | 147,282 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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