The 2008 Ford Escape is about to turn 15 years old. But this used SUV holds up surprisingly well on modern roads. If you want an efficient and capable used SUV, don’t overlook the 2008 Ford Escape.
The 2008 Ford Escape has proper SUV looks
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Ford and Mazda introduced the Escape family of SUVs in 2001, with styling similar to the Honda CR-V of the era. Then in 2008, Ford redesigned the Escape. The redesign featured a large, flat grille and larger headlights. The second generation Escape looked much more like a Ford Explorer or Expedition.
Ford made the second generation of the Escape from 2008 through 2012. On the used market, these SUVs are still prized for their Mazda reliability and rugged American good looks. The 2013 Escape returned to a much more rounded, crossover style.
The 2008 Ford Escape is relatively fuel efficient
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The Ford Escape’s base engine was a 2.3-liter inline 4-cylinder. A FWD version with the 4-cylinder got 20 city/26 highway MPG (22 combined). The 4WD version did not do quite as well: 19 city/24 highway MPG (21 combined).
These fuel mileage numbers don’t make the second-generation Ford Escape the most efficient vehicle on the road, but they’re pretty competitive. Compare this with the V8 2023 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s 14 MPG combined or the V6 2023 Toyota Tacoma’s 18 MPG combined. The second-generation Ford Escape does pretty well for a vehicle from 2008.
Next, check out the most reliable used crossover SUVs or watch Kelley Blue Book’s review of the 2008 Ford Escape in the video below:
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