Used Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in for Sale nearModesto, CA

How much does the Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in cost in today's market?

Used Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in's current nationwide average price is $24,895, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $24,386 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in a good car?

Yes — the all-generations user rating is 4.5/5, which points to strong owner satisfaction across the lineup.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a polarizing design, sluggish performance, and the absence of all-wheel drive.

28.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in highly, and the expert review data highlights a practical, easy-to-use character with a comfortable ride and straightforward technology.

• Owners rate the Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and confirming maintenance records.

What should I look for when buying a used Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 93% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Ford Co-Pilot 360
• Infotainment: Sync 3 infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Fuel efficiency: 37 miles on electric power alone, 40 miles per gallon in combined driving, and 105 MPGe

Which Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in trim should I buy?

The 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in offers these trims:

• Escape PHEV: The entry version centers on the plug-in hybrid powertrain, easy-to-use technology, and a comfortable ride, making it the best-value choice for shoppers focused on efficiency and everyday usability.
• Titanium: This trim adds the 12.3-inch digital driver display, a B&O premium stereo with ten speakers, and a more upscale equipment set for buyers who want the most features.

What Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in do most buyers choose?

The Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the right trim and mileage combination.

What is the Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years listed, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are on the older recent years, while the newest years are also moving lower from their prior-year levels. That creates a favorable setup if you want a newer Escape Hybrid Plug-in without paying near-original pricing.

The 2024, 2022, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in safe?

• 2021: 7/10

The Ford Escape PHEV comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot 360.

For the safest used buy, the 2021 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −10.69% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 27.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $27,521. The Ford Escape Hybrid Plug-in offers a practical cabin, straightforward usability, and a comfortable ride that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Ford offers quite a few powertrain options in the Escape. There’s a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, and a 1.5-liter turbo three-cylinder.
• Tech: Sync 3 blends touchscreen controls with physical knobs and buttons, and the Escape Titanium’s 12.3-inch digital driver display looks and operates beautifully.
• Safety: The Ford Escape PHEV comes standard with Ford Co-Pilot 360, and the Co-Pilot360 Assist+ package delivers adaptive cruise control, traffic-sign recognition, and park assist.
• Starting price: If you want a plug-in hybrid Escape, you’re going to be looking at a starting MSRP of $33,075.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.