This manual is specific to a Ford Escape. The third generation Ford Escape was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show, based on the new Global C platform. Second generations of the Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute were released in for the model year, but mostly restricted to North America. ,, ,, Ford Escape troubleshooting, repair, and. The Ford Escape features a revised front and rear fascia and restyled LED tail lamps.