Ford has sold the Escape as a smaller alternative to the bigger Explorer and Edge for a long time. The vehicle debuted in 2001 as a compact crossover. This means that it has had enough time to settle into the American consumer market. When it comes to the Ford EcoSport, however, the narrative is different. The car entered the U.S. market in 2018. It debuted in other markets such as India, Brazil, and Thailand in 2003 and only came into North America 15 years later.