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BrakesPart report

2017 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

Complaints
50about this part
Share
2%of 2,704 total for the year
Median mileage
17,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Ford Escape, 2% of the 2,704 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When backing my vehicle I get a loud clunk the first time each day. I have taken it to two dealers who advised me they are aware of the noise, but Ford has not addressed the issue. I feel this could result in an accident. He mechanic who worked on my vehicle last advised his wife drives a 2016 Escape with the same problem. Can you help resolve this issue?”

NHTSA complaint #11003518, filed 2017-07, 6,000 miles

“My car was parked in the driveway. The brake was on. I opened the drivers side of the door before I could do anything the car started moving. The car door knocked me down and ran over my right foot and leg. I was dragged down my drive way. The car stopped at the street. The brake was still on. Ems took me to the hospital.”

NHTSA complaint #11031757, filed 2017-10, 1,200 miles

“80 miles away from home.brake pedal was hard to used,failing to stopping, towed to dealer they change my oil and said I need brakes and declined diagnostic.they knew their was no brakes.I did not what them to replace brakes and to find out what cause the failure. I picked up with no brakes and took somewhere else. It was the vacuum boost and gear snapped off which turns vacuum. This part should not fail and needs to be recalled also reimburse my costs out of pocket. Any questions just ask”

NHTSA complaint #11252208, filed 2019-08, 44,500 miles

“My 2017 Ford escape 1.5L ecoboost. Had the brake booster completely fail while driving down the highway on Oct. 27th. I took it the next day to the Ford Service center in my area. They informed me it was the Brake booster and would cost around $1100. They called me two days later and told me instead it was the vacuum pump, and that it was be cheaper to fix. They said it would be done that following Monday. On Monday I got a phone call asking me when the last time I changed/checked my oil. I told them it was changed on Aug 7th. It was checked (with video evidence) on October 19th. …”

NHTSA complaint #11623897, filed 2024-11, 150,000 miles

“My wife and I purchased a 2017 Ford Escape, brand new, 6 months ago. We noticed that the brake light plastic cover was fogging over making it hard to see the brake light. After checking with our dealer, mac haik Ford, georgetown, texas, I was informed that this is normal. Normal? Sounds more like a safety concern to me. I was also told that water leaking into the brake light unit was also ?normal.? I can?t imagine allowing water to collect inside an electrical item as important as a brake light and is very strange and very wrong! …”

NHTSA complaint #11098722, filed 2018-05, 7,900 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202434%
202344%
20223414%
20215014%
2020453%
2019102%
2018271%
2017502%
2016212%
2015262%
2014382%
2013723%
2012213%
2011262%
2010502%
20091086%
20081407%
20074819%
20066815%
2005665%
2004326%
20035710%
200219519%
200116316%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Escape

Engine
1,585 complaints
Engine cooling
509 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
391 complaints
Other or unknown
158 complaints
Electrical system
156 complaints
Fuel system
94 complaints
Wheels
76 complaints
Body and structure
62 complaints
Steering
49 complaints
Exterior lighting
40 complaints
Vehicle speed control
31 complaints
Air bags
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Escape

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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