4th Generation Escape (2020–2020)
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3rd Generation Escape (2013–2019)
This generation ranks 88th in reliability out of 99 eligible Ford generations.
2nd Generation Escape (2008–2012)
This generation ranks 92nd in reliability out of 99 eligible Ford generations.
1st Generation Escape (2001–2007)
This generation ranks 89th in reliability out of 99 eligible Ford generations.
Ford Escape Generations

The Escape has 4 generations available in North American markets. A generation is a group of model years where few, if any, changes were made to the vehicle which means their model years tend to break in similar ways.
The 2nd generation (2008—2012) has been the least reliable.
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