2017 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2705 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (1585), Engine And Engine Cooling (512), Power Train (391).
Key takeaways
- 2705 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 | 1585 | 59% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 512 | 19% |
| Power Train | 391 | 14% |
| 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%.
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- Battery
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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 2026-11-05
My 2017 Ford Escape was diagnosed with a coolant intrusion. Apparently the only way to fix this is replacing the engine block for more than the car is worth (~$10,000). The car only has 70,000 miles on it. It is available for inspection upon request. This problem has been confirmed by a dealer ([XXX] Ford of [XXX]). ...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced catastrophic engine failure. While driving, the vehicle started sputtering and running rough before emitting smoke and excessive steam. The contact noticed a sweet odor coming from the exhaust before the failure. The steam became s...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly started shaking violently and sputtering while driving on the highway. The contact associated the failure with TSB: 19-2346. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intru...
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More for the 2017 Ford Escape
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.