25 Years of the Ford Escape: A Look Back at an Icon

March 26th, 2026 by

When the Ford Escape rolled onto dealer lots for the 2001 model year, compact SUVs were still finding their footing. A quarter century later, the Escape has earned its spot as one of the most recognizable nameplates in Ford’s lineup. With 2026 marking the final model year, it’s worth looking back at how this scrappy…

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