As far as SUVs go, there are many options on the market to consider, but the Ford Escape continually stands out as one of the most popular options. A Ford Escape is known for being a reliable and safe used car, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s cheap.

While the MSRP for the Ford Escape is on the lower end for other compact SUVs, many people are unaware of the ongoing costs associated with the vehicle. Understanding this maintenance cost can help you determine whether or not you can truly afford a Ford Escape if you are considering purchasing one.

Common Maintenance Costs for Ford Escapes

Overall, the Ford Escape receives an average annual maintenance repair estimate of about $600 per year. Compared to similar mid-size SUVs across brands such as Jeep, Kia, Lincoln, Mazda, and more, this is a fairly down-the-middle estimated annual maintenance price point. The different tasks that go into this total cost generally include oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacements, windshield wiper fluid, engine air filter replacements, and general fluid top-offs.

Generally speaking, maintenance tasks can range in cost value from as low as $10 all the way up to a couple hundred dollars for larger tasks, such as purchasing new tires. To determine the true cost of ownership for your Ford Escape, you need to add the maintenance costs to the MSRP for the full picture. Determining an estimate for your specific Ford Escape maintenance costs can be done by looking at its maintenance schedule and using that as a starting point for the annual cost, as these are tasks that must be taken care of.

Ford Escape Reliability: Typical Repair Expenses

The true cost of ownership for your Ford Escape isn’t just the MSRP and maintenance tasks, though. The final factor is the repair expenses that your Ford Escape accumulates. While these can be harder to gauge as no one can anticipate when a repair may be necessary and on which part, looking at the common repairs on Ford Escapes across the board is a great starting point. Below are some of the most frequent repairs seen on Ford Escapes across different model years.

• Mass airflow sensor replacement: $200-$350
• Window regulator replacement: $290-$330
• Brake vacuum pump replacement: $315-$350
• Power steering hose replacement: $630-$670
• Clutch replacement: $600-$750
• Battery diagnosis and replacement: $300-$350
• Reemplazo de la bomba de combustible: $1,050-$1,300

As you can see by the above sample of common repairs for the Ford Escape, costs are not on the lower side. While (hopefully) more than one repair isn’t necessary at a given time, it’s still worth setting aside adequate sums of money in your budget just in case. A new car will have the lowest likelihood of major repairs, but those looking at a used Ford Escape should have the most caution and the most set aside when thinking about ownership costs.

Service Intervals and Their Impact on Maintenance Costs

While nobody necessarily likes taking their vehicle in for maintenance, the importance of following a service interval schedule cannot be overstated. Regular maintenance helps to keep a car functioning and can even keep a new vehicle or used vehicle out of the dealership or repair shop longer. The Ford Escape recommended maintenance schedule for your Escape’s model year can be found by inputting your car’s VIN number on the Ford website.

Per Ford’s website, though, the below tasks at their respective mileage markers are critical:

7,500-Mile Maintenance

• Filter change
• Oil change
• Safety inspection
• Visual inspection of brakes, hoses, belts
• Inspect for any fluid leaks

20,000-Mile Maintenance

• Reemplazo de llantas
• Brake pad replacement
• Brake rotor replacement
• Cabin filter replacement

Cada 30.000 millas

• Inspection and possible replacement of spark plugs
• Inspection and possible replacement of air filter and fuel filter

Every 40,000 Miles

• Coolant replacement
• Drive belt replacement
• Auto transmission service
• Cabin filter replacement
• Air filter replacement

Every 75,000 Miles

• Inspection for abnormal noises and operating irregularities
• Shock absorber/strut replacement

How Endurance Auto Protection Plans Help with Ford Escape Maintenance

Certain costs associated with the Ford Escape, such as maintenance costs, are unavoidable and must be paid. The cost associated with repairs, on the other hand, doesn’t necessarily need to come out of your wallet. An extended warranty or vehicle service contract (VSC), like plans from Endurance, can take care of the cost of covered repairs and ensure the mechanic working on your vehicle is certified. Endurance offers a variety of different auto protection plans, but the Secure Plus, Supreme, and Superior are three of our most popular options.

Those with an older Ford Escape may make the most use of the Secure Plus plan, which is intended for older vehicles and offers limited coverage for only the most vital components under the hood. The Superior plan is the next level up and offers coverage for parts that specifically are the most common to breakdown, thus allowing you to have peace of mind on the road. Those seeking complete peace of mind, though, should consider the Supreme plan, which offers nearly bumper-to-bumper protection and coverage for niche parts such as seals and gaskets.

If you are anticipating heavy maintenance costs with your Ford Escape, you may benefit from the plan de ventajas, which offers coverage of up to $3,500 in routine maintenance. However, each Endurance contract already comes with standard benefits like Asistencia en carretera 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, towing, rental car reimbursement, and trip interruption reimbursement.

In addition, we offer a suite of complementary Elite Benefits for one year, which provides bonus perks such as key fob replacement, up to $1,000 in total loss protection, reimbursements for up to four tires per year due to road hazards, and more.*

Although the Ford Escape’s reliability may be strong, having an extended car warranty or vehicle service contract can simply keep you covered in the event that reliability wanes and the check engine light comes on.

Protecting Your Ford Escape with Endurance

The Escape is an excellent vehicle to consider if you need a reliable SUV to get you where you need to go, but it’s not without extra costs. The last thing you need, in addition to the maintenance costs, is to be stuck with a massive repair bill. Utilize an Plan de protección automática Endurance to keep your Ford Escape running smoothly without burning a hole in your wallet due to repair costs. An effective VSC or extended warranty can help you get back on the road quickly and safely.

To learn more about how Endurance can help protect your Ford Escape, contact one of our plan advisors at (800) 253-8203 o request a FREE quote online. Tú también puedes shop our eStore to see your plan recommendations and potential pricing now.