2016 Ford Escape Insurance Rates

Having to pay for pricey Ford Escape insurance can drain your budget and possibly require you to analyze your spending habits. Getting a rate comparison can save money and help to slash your bill and have more diposable income.

There is such a variety of insurance companies to choose from, and though it is a good thing to have a choice, having more insurers makes it harder to compare rates and find the lowest cost insurance.

Get lower-cost insurance coverage with discounts

Insurance can be prohibitively expensive, but there are discounts available that you may not even know about. Certain credits will be shown at quote time, but less common discounts must be specifically requested before you get the savings.

  • Driver’s Education for Students – Have your child complete a driver education course if offered at their school.
  • Multiple Cars – Drivers who insure several vehicles on a single policy may reduce the rate for each vehicle.
  • Sign Early and Save – A few insurance coverage companies give discounts for signing up early. It can save you around 10%.
  • Theft Prevention Discount – Vehicles with anti-theft systems help deter theft and qualify for as much as a 10% discount.
  • Low Mileage Discounts – Maintaining low annual mileage could be rewarded with lower rates due to less chance of an accident.
  • Accident-Free Discounts – Drivers with accident-free driving histories pay much less in comparison with bad drivers.
  • Own a Home – Owning your own home or condo can save a few bucks since owning and maintaining a home is proof that your finances are in order.
  • Payment Method – By making one initial payment rather than spreading payments over time you may have a lower total premium amount.
  • Senior Citizen Discount – Drivers over the age of 55 are able to get a small discount on rates on Escape insurance.

Discounts lower rates, but most discounts do not apply to the entire cost. Some only reduce individual premiums such as medical payments or collision. If you do the math and it seems like it’s possible to get free car insurance, it doesn’t quite work that way.

Some companies that possibly offer some of the above discounts include:

Before buying, ask all the companies which discounts can lower your rates. Savings may not apply to policyholders in your area. If you would like to choose from a list of companies that offer many of these discounts, click here.

How to get low cost auto insurance

There are several ways of comparing rates from local auto insurance companies. The best way to lower the rate you pay for 2016 Ford Escape insurance is to jump online and get quotes. This is quite simple and can be completed in just a few minutes using one of these methods.

  1. One of the fastest ways to get the best comparison quotes would be an industry-wide quote request form like this one (opens in new window). This form keeps you from doing separate forms for every auto insurance company. One form submission gets you coverage quotes from all major companies.
  2. A slightly less efficient method to find lower rates is to take the time to go to each individual company website and request a quote. For example, let’s assume you want to see prices from GEICO, State Farm and Progressive. In order to get each rate, you would have to navigate to each company’s site and type in your information over and over, which can take a lot of time. For a list of links to companies insuring cars in your area, click here.
  3. Even if you have time, the least recommended way to comparison shop rate quotes is driving to insurance agencies in your area. The ability to buy insurance online can eliminate the need for a local agent unless your situation requires the professional assistance of a local agency. If you prefer, some companies allow you to get the lowest quotes online and get advice from an agent in your area.

The approach you take is up to you, just do your best to enter apples-to-apples coverage limits and deductibles on every price quote you get. If you have different data you will not be able to make an equal comparison. Just a small difference in limits may result in large price differences. And when quoting auto insurance, remember that comparing a large number of companies increases the change that you will find a lower rate than you’re paying now. Some regional insurers cannot provide prices over the internet, so it’s important to also get price quotes from those companies as well.

Tailor your car insurance coverage to you

When buying the right insurance coverage for your vehicles, there is no one size fits all plan. Everyone’s situation is unique so your insurance needs to address that. These are some specific questions might help in determining whether or not you would benefit from professional advice.

  • Do I need rental car coverage?
  • What if I owe more than I can insure my car for?
  • Can I get a multi-policy discount for packaging my home and auto coverage?
  • Is my Ford Escape covered if I use it for business?
  • How do I insure my teen driver?
  • Do I need higher collision deductibles?
  • Which companies will insure high-risk drivers?
  • When do I need to add a new car to my policy?
  • Does coverage extend to my business vehicle?

If it’s difficult to answer those questions then you might want to talk to a licensed insurance agent. If you want to speak to an agent in your area, take a second and complete this form or you can go here for a list of companies in your area.

Coverages available on your policy

Having a good grasp of your policy can help you determine the best coverages and the correct deductibles and limits. The coverage terms in a policy can be ambiguous and even agents have difficulty translating policy wording. Below you’ll find typical coverages found on the average insurance policy.

Comprehensive coverage

Comprehensive insurance coverage covers damage OTHER than collision with another vehicle or object. You first have to pay a deductible and the remainder of the damage will be paid by comprehensive coverage.

Comprehensive insurance covers claims such as hail damage, damage from a tornado or hurricane, theft, hitting a deer and fire damage. The maximum amount a insurance company will pay at claim time is the ACV or actual cash value, so if the vehicle is not worth much consider removing comprehensive coverage.

Auto collision coverage

Collision coverage covers damage to your Escape resulting from a collision with another car or object. A deductible applies then your collision coverage will kick in.

Collision coverage pays for claims such as colliding with a tree, backing into a parked car and sustaining damage from a pot hole. Paying for collision coverage can be pricey, so consider removing coverage from lower value vehicles. Another option is to raise the deductible to bring the cost down.

Liability auto insurance

This protects you from damage or injury you incur to other people or property that is your fault. This insurance protects YOU from claims by other people. Liability doesn’t cover damage to your own property or vehicle.

Coverage consists of three different limits, bodily injury for each person, bodily injury for the entire accident, and a limit for property damage. As an example, you may have limits of 100/300/100 that translate to a $100,000 limit per person for injuries, a total of $300,000 of bodily injury coverage per accident, and a total limit of $100,000 for damage to vehicles and property. Occasionally you may see a combined limit which limits claims to one amount with no separate limits for injury or property damage.

Liability coverage pays for things such as legal defense fees, repair costs for stationary objects and funeral expenses. How much coverage you buy is a decision to put some thought into, but buy as high a limit as you can afford.

Medical payments coverage and PIP

Coverage for medical payments and/or PIP provide coverage for bills like doctor visits, surgery and dental work. They are often used to fill the gap from your health insurance plan or if you do not have health coverage. Medical payments and PIP cover all vehicle occupants in addition to getting struck while a pedestrian. Personal injury protection coverage is not available in all states and gives slightly broader coverage than med pay

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage

Your UM/UIM coverage provides protection when the “other guys” either are underinsured or have no liability coverage at all. Covered losses include medical payments for you and your occupants as well as damage to your Ford Escape.

Due to the fact that many drivers carry very low liability coverage limits, their liability coverage can quickly be exhausted. This is the reason having UM/UIM coverage is very important. Usually the UM/UIM limits do not exceed the liability coverage limits.

Have money to burn

We just showed you some good ideas how you can get a better price on 2016 Ford Escape insurance. The key concept to understand is the more providers you compare, the better likelihood of getting low cost insurance. You may be surprised to find that the lowest prices come from the least-expected company. They may cover specific market segments cheaper than their larger competitors like Allstate, GEICO and Progressive.

While you’re price shopping online, do not reduce coverage to reduce premium. There have been many cases where someone sacrificed physical damage coverage and learned later that it was a big error on their part. The ultimate goal is to buy a smart amount of coverage for the lowest price while not skimping on critical coverages.

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