The Ford Story: Most Desired Vehicle in Cash for Clunkers: Ford Escape

While the government shows some other model as edging out the Ford Focus as the number one vehicle purchased under the Cash for Clunkers program, Edmunds.com and CNNMoney.com found different results altogether.

According to CNN Money, the government considers different powertrains as unique models. This would divide the Ford Escape into six separate models with all of the various drivetrain combinations of two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and hybrid.

So, according to Edmunds.com, the most-purchased vehicles under the Cash for Clunkers program, are:

1 Ford Escape

2 Ford Focus

3 Jeep Patriot

4 Dodge Caliber

5 Ford F-150

6 Honda Civic

7 Chevrolet Silverado

8 Chevrolet Cobalt

9 Toyota Corolla

10 Ford Fusion

The Senate voted on Friday to provide an additional $2 billion into the Cash for Clunkers program to extend the popular program.

You can use LetFordRecycleYourRide.com to see if your vehicle qualifies.

Ford now offers live chat at LetFordRecycleYourRide.com in addition to answer questions about your vehicle’s eligible for the Cash for Clunkers program. The live chat is quick and easy to use. So whether you just prefer chatting, or if you can’t find your car or the car you would like using the calculator, you now have more options.

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7 Comments

jason hackerd
August 11, 2009 at 3:13 pm

does the Escape Hybrid also come with a 2009 Tax Credit Incentive?

Scott Monty
August 11, 2009 at 8:33 pm

Hi Jason,

Yes, the 2009 Escape Hybrid qualifies for a tax credit. Please check the chart at: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=29778

Scott Monty
Global Digital Communications
Ford Motor Company

Rick Kern
August 12, 2009 at 12:38 am

It is amazing how this website takes you in circles. You cannot look up the price of a vehicle you cannot check what is on the lot of the local dealer---A fifth grader could build a better website.

Are your cars as poorly built as your website? Make it simple. I am looking for a car do not make me put my name and address in 3 times and then not give me anything.

This website is just as bad as Honda and Subaru.

You flunked my basic test. Can I get any information about your cars from your website.---no

Cole Quinnell
August 12, 2009 at 5:50 am

If you are looking for vehicle prices and local dealer stock, please visit www.fordvehicles.com You will be asked for your zip code so the system can find dealerships near you, and give you appropriate pricing.

Thanks,
Cole Quinnell
Editorial Director
theFordstory.com

Boyce Collins
August 15, 2009 at 11:01 pm

Hllo, My name is Boyce Collins I own a 2002 Ford F150 V-6 4.2 liter. I am the original owner of the Ford I have over 412,000 miles. I woud be very interested in doing commercial about how ord is bult tough. I can testify that it true.

Tom
August 16, 2009 at 8:46 pm

the letfordrecycleyourride web site makes it almost impossible to find out the mileage for the new Fushion Hybrid... are you trying to steer people to other cars since you have so few in stock? I would think you would be going after the Prius big time...

I almost bought a Fushion Hybrid, but one showstopper: no fold down seats. Once you have had them, you can't go back to a car that doesn't have fold down seats.

vanessa
August 17, 2009 at 8:17 pm

how do i know if my vehicle will qualify for cash for clunkers? i have a 98 dodge grand caravan

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