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Reliability Database
Ford

Escape

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.8)
4 Generations
19 Engines Rated
37,410 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
15 recommended 1 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2007 1st
2 engines
8,618 complaints 🔥 277 ☠ 18
1.7L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.8)
→
2008-2012 2nd
10 engines
14,739 complaints 🔥 45
3.0L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2013-2019 3rd
3 engines
11,301 complaints 🔥 241 ☠ 4
1.5L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.1)
→
2020-2025 4th
4 engines
2,752 complaints 🔥 28
2.0L ✅ Recommended (3.8)
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