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Ford Escape

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $31,949 – $46,799 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.6 – 10.2 L/100km

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After a quarter-century run, the Escape will be retired in 2026. The Maverick pickup and the Bronco Sport (a more adventurous compact SUV) will then become Ford's entry-level vehicles. For its final year on the market, the Escape remains available with a less-than-sophisticated 3-cylinder turbo engine, a 4-cylinder turbo capable of towing 3,500 lbs, a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain, and a plug-in hybrid system that comes with front-wheel drive only.

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Two More Recalls Affecting 37,000 Ford, Lincoln Vehicles in Canada

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Ford Escape Might Return With Help From Nissan, Report Claims

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Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	5/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

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