Worst 2017 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POWER TRAIN
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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 | 1,442 | 7 | 10 | 71,031 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 472 | — | — | 84,698 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 350 | 4 | 3 | 75,778 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 140 | 2 | 5 | 36,608 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 139 | 2 | 1 | 41,793 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 67 | — | — | 36,378 mi | |
| WHEELS | 54 | — | — | 26,364 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 53 | 3 | — | 35,940 mi | |
| STEERING | 49 | 2 | — | 48,062 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 45 | 2 | — | 29,920 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 31 | — | — | 45,380 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 29 | 6 | 1 | 29,808 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 27 | — | — | 58,511 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 17 | 1 | 47,248 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | — | — | 81,964 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | — | — | 103,312 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | 3 | — | 34,902 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 11 | — | — | 54,272 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 31,328 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 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 | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 4 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:SPARK PLUGS | 3 | — | — | 85,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 | — | — | 104,667 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 3 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 33,910 mi |
Recalls for 2017 Ford Escape
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,237,922 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 2013-2018 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 2013-2018 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 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."
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
Wider context: See the full Ford Escape reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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