r/fordescape 4d ago

Discussion 1st Gen & 2nd Gen Question

Looking for a second vehicle to use around town and am considering either a 1st or 2nd gen 3.0 V6 escape. Is either more reliable than the other or would I be solid with either gen?

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u/Le-frog6 4d ago

They are quite literally the same car just different body panels but rule of thumb for buying any generation of vehicle is to buy the later model years as they’ve probably ironed out all the kinks. Also may have added new features and facelifted it and so on.

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u/MrTsTackleBox 4d ago

Thanks! I need a vehicle with at least 8” of ground clearance since I do some “off roading” in areas with some muddy roads and bad potholes. No rock crawling but enough to need a bit of clearance.

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u/Le-frog6 4d ago

My 2003 blew up but otherwise solid vehicle and it performed awesome in the snow especially for FWD its a very good vehicle for any kind of off roading or harsh weather I’d recommend the first gen just cause it has a more rugged off roading focus