Used Ford Escape PHEV buying guide
A used Ford Escape PHEV typically costs $26,900–$31,400 (2023 cars, November 2026). It has 2 recalls in Australia, 2 of them serious (fire risk or loss of power), all with a free fix. Battery warranty: 8 yrs / 160,000 km (drive battery). Here's what to pay, what goes wrong and what to check.
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Is this used Ford Escape PHEV a fair price?
Enter the year, kilometres and asking price to see where it sits against typical prices.
Used Ford Escape PHEV prices by year
Typical November 2026 prices. Each range spans the versions sold that year, from the base model to the top one; kilometres and condition move a car within it.
2021–23
about 56 km on electricity, then 6 L/100 km.
- 2023$26,900–$31,400About 5 years of battery warranty left
Warranty left is counted from the year the car was first sold, so check the exact date it was first registered.
Ford Escape PHEV recalls in Australia (2)
Every recall has a free fix at a dealer, so a recall doesn't rule a car out. Make sure each one was done: ask for the paperwork or enter the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
- Can lose power Battery cell fault can cause a short, so the car loses power ("Stop Safely Now" warning); fire risk. Software update. (2019–23, REC-006261)
- Fire risk Battery cell modules can short: loss of power or a fire while charging. Until fixed, charge to 80% at most and drive in Auto EV mode. (2019–23, REC-006517)
Battery and warranty
8 yrs / 160,000 km (drive battery). The warranty runs from when the car was first sold, so a 2023 car has about 5 years left and a 2023 car about 5 years left. Hybrid batteries are small and usually last the life of the car, but ask whether the hybrid system has had any warnings, and check the service history. A Toyota hybrid battery costs about $2,500–$3,500 fitted: battery replacement costs.
Running costs
At 250 km a week with NSW prices, a 2021–23 Ford Escape PHEV costs about $21 a week charged mostly at home, or $36 on public fast chargers.
Checklist for a used Ford Escape PHEV
- Two battery recalls: ask Ford whether the final fix has been done before you buy.
- Cheap for a plug-in, but check the battery recall status carefully.
- Do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
- Check the charging cables come with it, and take our used EV checklist.
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Common questions
How much is a used Ford Escape PHEV in Australia?
Typically $26,900–$31,400 for 2023 cars (November 2026), depending on the year, version, kilometres and condition.
Does the Ford Escape PHEV have any recalls?
Yes, 2 in Australia, including 2 serious ones (fire risk or loss of power). All have a free fix. Check the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au to make sure they were done.
What is the battery warranty on a used Ford Escape PHEV?
8 yrs / 160,000 km (drive battery). It transfers to the next owner and runs from when the car was first sold, so check how much is left.
Is a used Ford Escape PHEV a good buy?
It's worth a look if the recalls were done and the price is right. We didn't find a pattern of common faults. It makes most sense if you can plug in at home.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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