Ford Escape Bill of Sale — Florida
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estimated Ford Escape transfer costs in Florida
based on a $10,000 sale price
* registration fees vary. local taxes may apply. actual tax may differ for private-party sales in Florida. see https://www.flhsmv.gov for exact rates.
Florida requirements for selling a Ford Escape
- Electronic title program (no paper titles for lien-free vehicles)
- Title must be transferred within 30 days
- Sales tax applies to purchase price or NADA value, whichever is higher
- Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles handles registration
2025 Ford Escape safety data (nhtsa)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Escape vehicles. The passenger side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
+ 4 more recall(s). check nhtsa.gov for full details.
Ford Escape vin information
Every Ford Escape has a unique 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Our bill of sale generator automatically decodes the VIN to verify the year, make, model, engine, and trim. This protects both parties and ensures the document matches the actual vehicle.
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generate Ford Escape bill of sale — Florida →Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transfer a Ford Escape title in Florida?
Florida charges a $75.25 title transfer fee. Vehicle sales tax is 6% state sales tax plus discretionary county surtax (up to 1.5%). Registration fees range from $14.50 - $32.50 based on vehicle weight. Notarization is not required but recommended.
Do I need a bill of sale to sell a Ford Escape in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires a bill of sale for private-party vehicle transfers. A Ford Escape bill of sale documents the transaction, protects both buyer and seller, and is typically required for title transfer at the FL DMV.
What information goes on a Ford Escape bill of sale?
A Ford Escape bill of sale includes the VIN, year, make (Ford), model (Escape), sale price, odometer reading, buyer and seller names and addresses, signatures, and the sale date. Florida does not require notarization but it's recommended.
Are there any active recalls on the Ford Escape?
Yes. The 2025 Ford Escape has 9 active recall(s) from NHTSA. The most recent affects the electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. Check all recalls before completing your sale.
How do I transfer a Ford Escape title in Florida?
After completing your bill of sale, both parties should visit the Florida DMV with the signed title, bill of sale, and required fees ($75.25 title fee). The buyer applies for a new title and registration. Sales tax applies to purchase price or NADA value, whichever is higher