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Ford Escape by year

The Escape is a SUV sold from 2001–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 135 recalls and 28,205 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
10203040200120062011201620202001: 18–23 MPG combined2002: 18–22 MPG combined2003: 18–22 MPG combined2004: 18–22 MPG combined2005: 17–29 MPG combined2006: 19–29 MPG combined2007: 19–30 MPG combined2008: 19–32 MPG combined2009: 20–32 MPG combined2010: 20–32 MPG combined2011: 20–32 MPG combined2012: 20–32 MPG combined2013: 24–26 MPG combined2014: 24–26 MPG combined2015: 23–26 MPG combined2016: 23–26 MPG combined2017: 23–26 MPG combined2018: 23–26 MPG combined2019: 23–26 MPG combined2020: 26–41 MPG combined41 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2001 Escape2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl18–2313996
2002 Escape2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl18–2281,027
2003 Escape2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl18–227558
2004 Escape2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl18–226499
2005 Escape2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl17–2941,572
2006 Escape2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–293683
2007 Escape2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–302378
2008 Escape2.3L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–3232,417
2009 Escape2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–3211,846
2010 Escape2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–3232,129
2011 Escape2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–3221,355
2012 Escape2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl20–321618
2013 Escape1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–26182,755
2014 Escape1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl24–26162,089
2015 Escape1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–2691,116
2016 Escape1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–2641,158
2017 Escape1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–2642,698
2018 Escape1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–2641,817
2019 Escape1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl23–263596
2020 Escape1.5L 3-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl26–41241,898

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Ford Escape problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Escape, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine7,267
  • Power Train3,947
  • Steering3,767
  • Electrical System2,269
  • Vehicle Speed Control1,941
  • Unknown or Other1,544

Selling a Ford Escape: questions

How much is a junk Ford Escape worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Escapes with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Ford Escapes that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2001–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Ford Escape year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2013 Escape (2,755). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, power train and steering.

Which Ford Escape year has the most recalls?

The 2020 Escape has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 24. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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