The compact crossover that replaced the Taurus wagon. The early ones were Mazda-based and reliable; the 1.5L EcoBoost models have coolant intrusion; the hybrid e-CVT is bomb-proof. Buy the hybrid or the 2.5L; avoid the small turbos.
The Escape is a unibody compact crossover.
1st gen (2001-2007): Shared a platform with the Mazda Tribute—available with a 2.0L Zetec I4 (127 hp) or 3.0L Duratec V6 (200 hp), 4-speed or CVT (Hybrid).
2nd gen (2008-2012): 2.5L Duratec I4 (171 hp) or 3.0L Duratec V6 (240 hp), 6-speed auto.
3rd gen (2013-2019): “One Ford” global platform—1.6L EcoBoost I4 (178 hp), 2.0L EcoBoost (240 hp), or the 2.5L Hybrid (using the same Atkinson motor and e-CVT as the C-Max).
4th gen (2020-2026): Sleeker styling, 1.5L EcoBoost I4 (180 hp—a 3-cylinder in base), 2.0L EcoBoost (250 hp), and the 2.5L plug-in hybrid (221 hp combined, 37-mile EV range).
The 2.0L and 2.5L Duratec (2001-2012) are bulletproof—chain-driven, simple. The 3.0L Duratec V6 is also excellent. The 1.6L EcoBoost (2013-2016) has the coolant intrusion issue—avoid. The 2.0L EcoBoost in the 3rd gen is better but early ones had issues. The e-CVT in the Hybrid is bomb-proof—same system as the C-Max and Fusion. The 4th-gen 1.5L 3-cylinder is a bit buzzy but reliable so far. The 8-speed auto in the gas models can be clunky but it's a proven unit (8F35).
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