Buying an old Ford Escape, even if it's been around for over 20 years, may not be the best idea. It would be better to look at a more recent example rather than one that is older. According to CoPilot Price Pulse, a 2008 Ford Escape costs $7,184 on average, which includes a 17% premium due to volatile market conditions. CoPilot Price Pulse estimates a price of $25,633 (plus 29% market premium) for 2020 vehicles.