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    2017 Ford Escape

    Used from

    $28,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.5 - 8.6 L / 100km

    About the Ford Escape

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Ford Escape's used prices in Australia typically range from $12,500 for the Ambiente (fwd) variant and topping out at $18,800 for the Titanium (awd).

    There are 5 variants of the Escape available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.

    Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol (134kW/240Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel (132kW/400Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (178kW/345Nm). Available with 6 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2017 Escape was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Ford Escape models from other years

    2017 Ford Escape Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Ford Escape

    Ambiente

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Headroom Front: 1013
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Rear: 990
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1378
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 51.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1318
      • Leg Room Front (in): 43.1
      • Leg Room Front: 1096
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 934
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1421
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1398
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Programmable Settings
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Connection Type: Via Own Phone
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Trend

    Adds to Ambiente:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Sony
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Ambiente:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Titanium

    Adds to Trend:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 973
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 950
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 9
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Trend:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Headroom Front: 1013
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.0
      • Headroom Rear: 990
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2017 Ford Escape Specs

    2017 Ford Escape Dimensions

    1679mm
    1838mm
    4524mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Ford Escape Dimensions

    2017 Ford Escape Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Ford Escape

    The most fuel efficient Ford Escape is the TREND (AWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 5.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Ford Escape that uses the most amount of fuel is the TITANIUM (AWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO MPFI and uses 8.8L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Ford Escape variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Ford EscapeFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel5.5 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4Premium Unleaded8.6 L/100km
    1.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.2 L/100km
    See all Ford Escape Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Ford Escape?

    The Ford Escape has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Ford Escape Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Ford Escape?

    The Ford Escape offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Ford Escape FAQs

    The cheapest Ford Escape is the AMBIENTE (FWD) that starts from $12,500.

    The most expensive Ford Escape is the TITANIUM (AWD) that starts from $18,800.

    The best towing capacity of a Ford Escape is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: AMBIENTE (FWD), TREND (AWD), AMBIENTE (AWD), TITANIUM (AWD) and TREND (FWD).

    The largest Ford Escape is the AMBIENTE (FWD) which measures 1838mm wide, 4524mm in length and sits 1713mm tall.

    The most powerful Ford Escape is the TITANIUM (AWD) which has 178kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.

    The Ford Escape is built in Spain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Ford Escape is the TITANIUM (AWD) which weighs 2250 kg (kerb weight).

    The Ford Escape may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.