2017 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2695 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (1578), Engine And Engine Cooling (509), Power Train (391).
Key takeaways
- 2695 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 39 involve a crash, 15 a fire, 56 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1578 | 59% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 509 | 19% |
| Power Train | 391 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 155 | 6% |
| Unknown Or Other | 153 | 6% |
| Wheels | 76 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 72 | 3% |
| Structure | 62 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 49 | 2% |
| Steering | 48 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Escape SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Ford Escape SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-14
Vehicle went into limp mode with my teeange daughter driving on the interstate due to the known coolant intrusion issue.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-14
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power without warning lights illuminating. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where an independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the engine f...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-13
The head light bulbs continuously burn out every few months. Brights and fog lights work
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.