As Ford Authority reported last week, a recent study found that the Ford F-Series line of pickups is the vehicle of choice not only for those that fall within the Baby Boomer generation, but also, Generation X, according to a new study from Insurify. However, that wasn’t the case Generation Z, who seem to gravitate more toward compact and mid-size sedans, though Millennials also count the F-Series sixth among their most-owned vehicles. Despite those results, Baby Boomers also apparently have a thing for the Ford Escape, too.
The Ford Escape ranked as the sixth-most owned vehicle among Baby Boomers in this recent study, a ranking Insurify bases on 4.5 million car insurance applications from its own database spanning the past year. The Escape ranked behind only the F-Series, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, Chevy Silverado, and Nissan Altima in that regard, which somewhat contradicts the thought that Boomers gravitate toward big SUVs and trucks for the most part.
Meanwhile, the Ford Escape has long ranked as one of the most popular used vehicles on the market, as a recent study from iSeeCars found that the crossover accounted for 1.4 percent of all one- to five-year-old used vehicle sales in the U.S. – good enough for 13th among all used models. On top of that, the Escape is also one of the top 10 vehicles in operation on U.S. roads, according to another study from Experian.
In terms of new vehicles, the Ford Escape ranked as one of the most popular by Consumer Reports twice in that organization’s last two such lists of those types of models, which are based on the pages visitors to the site head to the most. The most searched-for vehicles in this case represent the ones that have the most consumer interest in the organization’s mind, and true to form, most of them have high overall scores after performing well in road tests, coupled with an array of standard safety features, solid crash test results, and good reliability scores.
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Of course, because most of us are empty-nesters and don’t need big space. But the Escape? Low on my list especially if the ’25 decontenting really does come to pass.
We looked at Escapes but all they had was 3 pot with turbo drive trains. Looking back, I think we dodged a bullet. The EcoSport (echo? sport??) with its weird door and cramped space left us cold. Went across the street and got a CX-5.
Let me know when there’s a full electric version. Take your time, the Mazda might last forever.
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We got rid of our Explorer because it was too big and we no longer needed 3 row seating.
We got a Platinum Escape with the 2.0 Turbo and we love it.
Easy to maneuver and great mileage as well as comfortable.
I think they’re making a mistake sunsetting the Escape. It’s a pleasure to drive, and makes a good on-road option. Some people don’t want a truck and some people don’t want a compact off-roader. I’m not saying put a ton of extra money into it, but they should keep the production line running until the Maverick Van comes around to take up some slack.
I purchased a new 2020 SE hybrid in February 2021 with only 5 miles on it. Except for the 6 recalls that were annoying I have to admit that it has been a great little car that gets an average of 38 miles per gallon! No real issues so far.
The Ford Escape is a great all purpose CAV. Great design and practical. My son owns one and he loves it.
I have a 2023 2.0L in the platinum trim. Rides nice and is fun to drive. It gets bad press from national publications and I don’t understand why. It has just as much plastic in the interior as any other vehicle in the segment.
I test drove the CRV and RAV4. The CRV was nice but it felt underpowered and would barely fit in my garage. The RAV4 felt cheap all the way around and the seats were like riding on a public bus.
I had the 2017 Ford Escape. I loved that car, too bad they leak coolant onto the engine and cause damage. Had to get rid of mine, since it was a piece of junk
Ford had no interest in helping with a problem t h ey are well aware of. First time in my life I didn’t buy a Ford. Went with Honda CRV