Worst 2017 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Engine & Cooling
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 1,447 | 7 | 10 | 71,031 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 473 | — | — | 84,780 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 351 | 4 | 3 | 75,778 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 141 | 2 | 1 | 43,707 mi | |
| Fuel System | 69 | — | — | 36,378 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 54 | — | — | 26,364 mi | |
| Body Structure | 53 | 3 | — | 35,940 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 49 | 2 | — | 48,062 mi | |
| Brakes | 45 | 2 | — | 29,920 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 31 | — | — | 45,380 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 29 | 6 | 1 | 29,808 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 27 | — | — | 58,511 mi | |
| Airbags | 20 | 17 | 1 | 47,248 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 14 | — | — | 81,964 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 103,312 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 3 | — | 34,902 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | 54,272 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 31,328 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 20,200 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | 1 | — | 78,900 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 5 | — | — | 97,484 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Coil:Spark Plugs | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford Escape
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,060,625 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Other Ford Escape Years
2017 Ford Escape — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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