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2012 Ford Escape XLT
VIN
1FMCU0D71CKC02813
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,955 above typical price
Des Moines, IA
Listed at
$9,950
typical market $6,995 · 83 comps
This 2012 Ford Escape XLT is listed at $9,950 with 88,947 miles in Des Moines, IA.
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Sold by Efkamp Auto Sales Urbandale
4512 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
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VIN report
2012 Ford Escape XLT
VIN 1FMCU0D71CKC02813
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 83 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 18, 2026This vehicle · $9,950
Below market
$3,719
Typical price
$6,995
Above market
$9,972
This vehicle: $9,950 — $2,955 above the typical market price ($6,995)
Asking $9,950 · typical market price $6,995 · based on 83 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jul 14, 2026 · $9,950
Jul 16, 2026 · $9,950
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 1FMCU0D71CKC02813, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efkamp Auto Sales Urbandale | Des Moines, IA 50310 | $9,950 | 88,947 mi | 2026-07-16 | 3 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efkamp Auto Sales Urbandale | Des Moines, IA 50310 | $9,950 | 88,947 mi | 2026-07-14 | 57 d ago |
| Efkamp Auto Sales | Urbandale, IA 50310 | $9,950 | 88,947 mi | 2026-07-13 | 22 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU0D71CKC02813Trim
XLT
Engine
2.5L · V4
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
23
MPG
City
20
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
$2,020
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 23 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Ford Escape likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$10,100
Insurance
$4,038
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$21,138
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Ford Escape has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 23 MPG.
Overall
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Escape SUV 4x4
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured February 26, 2009, to April 29, 2012, and 2010-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles…NHTSA campaign 16V777000
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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
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 2012 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 2012 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $293 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $6,702 |
| May 2026 | $6,580 |
| June 2026 | $6,995 |
| July 2026 | $6,500 |
| August 2026 | $6,849 |
| September 2026 | $6,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 21, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,650, 405 listings with photos) and the 2012 Subaru Outback the highest ($7,495, 310 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 21, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2012 Ford Escape
XLT · United States
$9,950Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 223 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,395–$8,977
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Escape XLT | $6,995 | $5,395–$8,977 | 223 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,650 | $5,218–$8,026 | 405 |
| 2012 Subaru Outback All trims | $7,495 | $5,995–$8,991 | 310 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,245 | $6,299–$8,850 | 191 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $7,157 | $5,900–$8,595 | 144 |
| 2012 Nissan Juke All trims | $6,999 | $5,995–$8,362 | 120 |
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 21, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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 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 | 506 | $6,986 | 100% | 137,052 mi |
| 2011 | 310 | $5,999 | 86% | 139,194 mi |
| 2010 | 285 | $5,995 | 86% | 146,422 mi |
| 2009 | 204 | $5,864 | 84% | 141,598 mi |
| 2008 | 188 | $5,495 | 79% | 143,835 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
