Ford Escape vs. Ford Fusion Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Ford Escape and Ford Fusion reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Ford Escapes and Ford Fusions with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Ford Escapes and Ford Fusions that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Ford Escape and Ford Fusion lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Escape and Ford Fusion have been recently.
See what our members say about Ford Escape lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Ford Escape Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Ford Escape
| Brand Reputation of the Ford Escape: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
There are alot of Escapes on the road.Past and present |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Ford has long held a reputation for providing a great product at a low price with unmatched reliability. The Ford Escape projects an image of smart practicality and good economy, coupled with versatile utility. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Fords reputation and durability record, and brand image are important to me. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Very satisfied with Ford Trucks since 1980. |
| Brand Reputation of the Ford Escape: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Same as above. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Ford Fusion
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Ford Fusion.
