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Ford Escape

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 74% Detailed ratings

Price $30,249 – $46,599 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.4 – 10.5 L/100km

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Still a household name in Canada, the Ford Escape compact SUV is now available with four different powertrain options. The latest to hit the market is a plug-in hybrid providing just over 60 kilometres of EV range. Ford also offers a regular hybrid as well as turbocharged three- and four-cylinder gasoline engines. Competition in this market segment is quite fierce, but the Escape is able to meet the needs of many drivers.

Tests and Features

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Top 10 Plug-in Hybrids With the Longest EV Range in 2025

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Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles in Canada in 2024

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Ford Escape Ends Production After 25-Year Run

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

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135,000 Ford, Lincoln Vehicles in Canada Need a New Engine Block Heater

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Ford Escape Might Return With Help From Nissan, Report Claims

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With Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair Bowing Out, What’s Next?

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Four Separate Recalls Affecting 295,000 Ford Vehicles in Canada

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Videos

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[TEST DRIVE] 2022 Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid SEL

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2017 Ford Escape Unveiled at LA Auto Show

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Comparison Review 2013 Mazda CX-5 vs Ford Escape

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2009 Ford Escape

Our review of the 2009 Ford Escape

The Car Guide rating 74%

Pros

Interesting hybrid powertrain
Overall good fuel economy
Convincing handling

Cons

Uninteresting 3-cylinder engine
Low availability of the plug-in hybrid version
Ordinary interior presentation

Global rating

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

Compact SUVs

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

What's new in 2022

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Structure
December 1, 2025
High Voltage
November 14, 2025
Electrical
October 10, 2025
Engine
July 14, 2025
Visual System
June 27, 2025
Engine
May 23, 2025
Engine
March 14, 2025
High Voltage
December 20, 2024
Powertrain
May 10, 2024
Fuel System
March 11, 2024
Engine
May 29, 2023
Fuel System
November 19, 2022
Engine
July 7, 2022
Engine
March 29, 2022

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