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Owners praise the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine for hitting 26 mpg highway without feeling underpowered in daily driving. The five-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly in stop-and-go traffic, and the compact dimensions make parking in tight city spaces actually feel easy instead of stressful. Second-row seats fold flat into the cargo floor, turning a modest SUV into a weekend hauler for furniture or camping gear.
Transmission shuddering and hesitation starts around 90k miles; Ford service bulletins document torque converter issues on 2011 models with the five-speed auto. Driver's-side window regulators fail between 60k and 120k miles, leaving the glass stuck halfway down. Paint peeling on the hood and roof appears as early as 80k miles, especially on vehicles parked in sunlight. Electrical gremlins—dash lights dimming, intermittent door locks—surface in the 100k+ range.
Under 80k miles: $8,500–$11,200. 80k–140k miles: $6,200–$8,800. Over 140k miles: $4,500–$6,500. Front-wheel-drive base trims fetch lower prices; all-wheel-drive XLT and Limited editions command premiums. Clean title and full service history can add $1,500–$2,000 to any band; flood damage or multiple accident reports drop values by 20–30 percent.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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