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How reliable is a Ford Escape?

The Ford Escape is at the top of my list for buying a new car. Unfortunately, even though I really like the features and am sold on what’s been advertised to me, I don’t really know anything about its reliability. How reliable is the Ford Escape?

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Maxine Boyko · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Happy shopping! The
Ford Escape
is less reliable than the average car, although recent reliability data is hard to come by.
Consumer Reports gave the 2020 model a predicted 2/5 for reliability and an overall score of 62. That same year, J.D. Power gave it a reliability rating of 72/100 and listed it as #8 in the Compact SUV division.
Here are the worst reliability years for the Ford Escape:
  • 2013: Over 3,000
    NHTSA
    complaints. Most reports include engine problems, such as stalling, engine failure, the Check Engine light coming on, and even
    engine fires
    . There were also many transmission failures and transmission slips complaints.
  • 2014: Transmission issues that can cause the car to suddenly stop, which have extremely costly repair costs.
  • 2008: Steering and transmission had the most severe problems this year. Other complaints for this year include engine, interior accessories, and body paint issues, as well as a faulty A/C system.
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