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2018 Ford Escape Titanium
VIN
1FMCU0J98JUC45052
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $3,344 above typical price
Sarasota, FL
Listed at
$15,244
typical market $11,900 · 71 comps
This 2018 Ford Escape Titanium is listed at $15,244 with 52,172 miles in Sarasota, FL.
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Sold by Ed Howard Lincoln
7110 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
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VIN report
2018 Ford Escape Titanium
VIN 1FMCU0J98JUC45052
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 71 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026This vehicle · $15,244
Below market
$8,458
Typical price
$11,900
Above market
$16,700
This vehicle: $15,244 — $3,344 above the typical market price ($11,900)
Asking $15,244 · typical market price $11,900 · based on 71 comparable same-build listings.
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Howard Lincoln | Sarasota, FL 34231 | $15,244 | 52,172 mi | 2026-07-18 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Howard Lincoln | Sarasota, FL 34231 | $16,244 | 52,172 mi | 2026-07-18 | 11 d ago |
| Ed Howard Mazda | Sarasota, FL 34231 | $16,244 | 52,172 mi | 2026-07-16 | 69 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FMCU0J98JUC45052Trim
Titanium
Engine
Horsepower
240
Drivetrain
4x2
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
24
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
$1,940
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Ford Escape likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$3,718
Fuel
$9,700
Insurance
$8,925
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$27,843
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Ford Escape has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 24 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: 2018 Ford Escape SUV AWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles.NHTSA campaign 17V803000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V104000
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POWER TRAINFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V413000
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 2018 Ford Escape from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Ford Escape over the last 6 months — the market firmed $387 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $11,995 |
| June 2026 | $11,999 |
| July 2026 | $11,986 |
| August 2026 | $11,995 |
| September 2026 | $11,950 |
| October 2026 | $12,382 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Ford Escape with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Ford Escape in this catalog, the 2018 Buick Encore has the lowest median asking price ($11,153, 573 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Compass the highest ($13,702, 1,942 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 2, 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
2018 Ford Escape
Titanium · United States
$15,244Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $12,900 · 288 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $10,795–$15,095
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$13,702Median asking price · 1,942 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Escape Titanium | $12,900 | $10,795–$15,095 | 288 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $12,496 | $10,376–$14,770 | 2,322 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue All trims | $12,945 | $10,499–$14,995 | 1,544 |
| 2018 Buick Encore All trims | $11,153 | $8,999–$13,250 | 573 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade All trims | $11,995 | $9,995–$13,985 | 774 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,702 | $11,643–$15,500 | 1,942 |
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: October 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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