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Ford Escape: generations and engines

The Ford Escape has been built since 2000 in 5 generations, with 35 engine versions in our catalog (off-road vehicle, station wagon, SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years2000–present
Generations5
Engine versions35
Power129–250 hp
Body stylesOff-road vehicle, Station wagon, SUV
FuelGasoline, Gasoline hybrid
Timeline

Ford Escape generations

  1. 2000–2007

    Ford Escape

    • Off-road vehicle
    • Gasoline

    10 engine versions 129–203 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 2008–2012

    Ford Escape II

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    8 engine versions 145–240 hp

    Generation specs
  3. 2013–2016

    Ford Escape III

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 168–240 hp

    Generation specs
  4. 2017–present

    Ford Escape III (facelift 2017)

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    5 engine versions 168–245 hp

    Generation specs
  5. 2019–present

    Ford Escape IV

    • SUV
    • Gasoline
    • Gasoline hybrid

    7 engine versions 180–250 hp

    Generation specs
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