I know Ford doesn’t have a good reputation but the BASE model Escape doesn’t have the EcoBoost Powertrain, I currently own a 2013 Base Model Escape and it is still running ok with mainly maintenance issues only recently at 200,000 miles has the transmission have issues should I get a newer base model 2017 Base Model Escape same powertrain newer year.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. While the engine and transmission may be better than the Ecoboost and 10-speeds in today’s Ford products, but everything else around it is not built well and Ford quality has continued to go downhill. I would not automatically assume a newer one will last just as long as your current (older) one. I personally would avoid it.
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https://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Escape/2017/
What engine?
You can also check Scotty's opinions
https://carkiller.com/scottykilmer/reviews/ford-11/
The Base Model Ford Escape 2013- Present is a Non Turbocharged 2.5L 4 cylinder engine with a 6 speed select shift transmission. Not very common but very simple motor and in my experience lasts pretty long
Non Turbocharged 2.5L 4 cylinder engine with a 6 speed select shift transmission
You probably mean Mazda's engine
https://tractorsinfo.com/mazda-mzr-2-5l-5l-ve-engine/
About transmission
no the base model escapes use a 2.5L 4cylinder engine nothing special but it is slightly differnt probably made in house but this engine uses 6 Quarts of Oil not 5 thats how I knew its not the one
What is its code number?
I don’t know what you mean by code number, can you show me where to find it?