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2012 Ford Escape XLT
VIN
1FMCU0D79CKA22981
GREAT DEAL
· $3,000 below typical price
Listed at
$3,499
typical market $6,499 · 79 comps
This 2012 Ford Escape XLT is listed at $3,499 with 223,847 miles.
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Sold by KAI Auto
1205 Ne 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97213
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VIN report
2012 Ford Escape XLT
VIN 1FMCU0D79CKA22981
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 79 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 7, 2026This vehicle · $3,499
Below market
$3,880
Typical price
$6,499
Above market
$9,839
This vehicle: $3,499 — below the market range (typical price $6,499)
Asking $3,499 · typical market price $6,499 · based on 79 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,675 (−32.4%) over 21 days.
Sep 24, 2026 · $5,174
Oct 15, 2026 · $3,499
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1FMCU0D79CKA22981, spanning 21 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAI Auto | 97213 | $3,499 | 223,847 mi | 2026-10-15 | 7 d ago |
| KAI Auto | Portland, OR 97220 | $3,499 | 223,847 mi | 2026-10-10 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Tonkin Toyota | Portland, OR 97233 | $4,924 | 223,861 mi | 2026-09-27 | 36 d ago |
| Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan | Wilsonville, OR 97070 | $5,174 | 223,877 mi | 2026-09-25 | 29 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU0D79CKA22981Trim
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
$5,525
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$22,625
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 October 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 October 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market softened $495 in that span.
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $6,995 |
| July 2026 | $6,498 |
| August 2026 | $6,500 |
| September 2026 | $6,800 |
| October 2026 | $6,890 |
| November 2026 | $6,500 |
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As of November 9, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($6,505, 403 listings with photos) and the 2012 Subaru Outback the highest ($7,220, 311 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 9, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Ford Escape
XLT · United States
$3,499Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,495 · 220 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,995–$8,026
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Escape XLT | $6,495 | $4,995–$8,026 | 220 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $6,505 | $4,999–$7,995 | 403 |
| 2012 Subaru Outback All trims | $7,220 | $5,890–$8,995 | 311 |
| 2012 Mini Countryman All trims | $7,120 | $6,089–$8,777 | 180 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan All trims | $6,950 | $5,500–$8,320 | 142 |
| 2012 Nissan Juke All trims | $6,736 | $5,323–$8,362 | 117 |
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: November 9, 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 | 468 | $6,784 | 100% | 135,592 mi |
| 2011 | 313 | $6,085 | 90% | 138,106 mi |
| 2010 | 298 | $5,982 | 88% | 144,746 mi |
| 2009 | 171 | $5,640 | 83% | 134,441 mi |
| 2008 | 174 | $4,995 | 74% | 147,034 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
