What to Look for in a Used Ford Escape

Are you looking to test drive and take home a used Ford Escape? Woodhouse Ford of Omaha is just the dealership to help. We firmly believe that affordable and exciting Ford vehicles should be available to all drivers, and purchasing a pre-owned model can mean big savings. Learn about best practices for buying used cars at our dealership today.

Used Vehicle Test Driving Tips

When you buy a used vehicle, you’ll enjoy many great benefits. Pre-owned vehicles are less expensive than brand new cars, which means a lower down payment and lower monthly payments, and you’ll even have a lower rate of depreciation.

Of course, you want to make sure you’re picking out the right pre-owned model for your driving needs. These simple steps can help.

Look for Rust

Before you get behind the wheel, take a look at the exterior of the vehicle. While not all damage is a dealbreaker, you want to keep a close eye out for rust. Rust is difficult, if not downright impossible, to repair, so it’s best to move on to the next vehicle.

That said, we thoroughly inspect every model on our lot, so we doubt this will be an issue.

Check the Tires

The condition of a vehicle’s tires can tell you a lot about how the vehicle was driven and where. Look for signs of damage to the wheels and wheel wells to see if the pre-owned Ford Escape was ever used off-road or in difficult driving environments.

Check the Responsiveness

If you do take a pre-owned Ford vehicle out on the road, you’ll want to pay close attention to how it responds to your commands. Look at the way it starts, how quickly it steers, and if it safely comes to a stop as directed.

When it comes to the pre-owned vehicle purchasing process, Woodhouse Ford of Omaha has your back. We’re sharing all you need to know about test driving a pre-owned Ford Escape, so you can take home a car you love at a price you love today.