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Reliability Database
Ford

Escape

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.3)
4 Generations
38 Engines Rated
27,852 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
21 recommended 9 caution 8 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2007 1st
11 engines
5,792 complaints 🔥 239 ☠ 12
2.0L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.4)
→
2008-2012 2nd
8 engines
8,294 complaints 🔥 25
2.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
→
2013-2019 3rd
10 engines
11,289 complaints 🔥 241 ☠ 4
2.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.5)
→
2020-2025 4th
9 engines
2,477 complaints 🔥 20
2.5L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.3)
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