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Ford Escape ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2017–2017)

Side-by-side AutoScores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Ford Escape we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Escape across generations.

Average AutoScore

69/100

Best Year

2017 Ford Escape

Score 69

Weakest Year

2017 Ford Escape

Score 69

Every Ford Escape Ranked

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2017 Ford EscapeMODERATEGrade C+

A tempting compact SUV for its features, but hidden powertrain risks demand meticulous scrutiny.

Top risks: 1.5L EcoBoost Engine · Automatic Transmission (6F35) · Electrical System

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Weakest Escape Years

2017 Ford Escape69

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