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2017 Ford Escape Engine Problems

Complaints
1,583about this part
Share
59%of 2,702 total for the year
Median mileage
70,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 1,583 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford Escape, 59% of the 2,702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 10 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“My 2017 ford was over heating got the head gasket replaced, the car was working fine for about a thousand miles when the wheel locked up and over heated again. Took it to ford and another mechanic and was told the problem was with a recall but my vehicle’s vin is not on the list. The engine short block as well as other parts.”

NHTSA complaint #11624544, filed 2024-11, 119,060 miles

“While driving car on expressway, my car was slowing down like it was going to shut off, and I immediately exit the highway and got off the nearest exit, and car shut off right as I was trying to exit highway. Ecoboost on vehicle is also not working. i believe also something on fire within vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11607423, filed 2024-08, 116,656 miles

“'auto startstop' would not restart engine from this month, approximately once a day. Instrument panel message shows me to 'auto startstop, shift to p, restart engine'. After shifting to p and restarting engine, the engine works well. I feel so dangerous to restart engine by changing transmission shift because it happens at intersections.”

NHTSA complaint #11173117, filed 2019-01, 37,000 miles

“Car is randomly jumping to overheat after being in motion. Approx 5 mins of being on. Then violently shaking and cutting itself off. Driving out of an apartment driveway. Was told it was the coolant leaking, however it solved itself and I was sent on my way. This is now the second time this has happened. Upon research, it seems as this is a common issue with fords.”

NHTSA complaint #11203002, filed 2019-04, 62,000 miles

“The car will turn off when stopped (ex. At a light) and a message comes up saying auto startstop shift to p restart engine . I do this and it restarts without issue. This has only happened a few times and at various times. Ex. Once in morning cold weather, once in afternoon in mild/warm weather. I bought car new and this has only started happening now (3 years after car was bought).”

NHTSA complaint #11322069, filed 2020-04, 75,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025519%
20241317%
20232828%
20223314%
20214413%
20201228%
201931753%
20181,16964%
20171,58359%
201620017%
201523921%
201472735%
20131,26646%
20127312%
201124819%
201049324%
200925415%
2008834%
20072510%
20064710%
20051309%
2004316%
2003244%
2002364%
2001273%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Escape

Engine cooling
509 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
391 complaintsOther or unknown
158 complaintsElectrical system
156 complaintsFuel system
94 complaintsWheels
76 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsSteering
49 complaintsExterior lighting
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
31 complaintsAir 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology