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2017 Ford Escape Equipment Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
0%of 2,704 total for the year
Median mileage
121,380miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2017 Ford Escape, 0% of the 2,704 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,380 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The info display bulb fault message, towing messages, cross traffic messages, etc. All are not working. The info center is not working and beeps every time it gives you a message which is about every 30 seconds. This problem seems to occur when the vehicle has come into contact with water - either rain or after washing it.”

NHTSA complaint #11281371, filed 2019-11, 24,570 miles

“2017 FORD ESCAPE- Consumer states: I would like to lodge a safety hazard complaint with N.H.T.S.A. Prompt resolution is requested. I purchased this vehicle from Peoria Ford in December 2018. Unfortunately, this vehicle has had an ongoing electrical safety issue and Peoria Ford has failed to properly address the concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11530634, filed 2023-07

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered, causing the RPM to fluctuate. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V011000 (EQUIPMENT); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11728885, filed 2026-04, 157,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, and there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin. Additionally, the contact stated that the A/C system and heating system became inoperable. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,300.”

NHTSA complaint #11679155, filed 2025-08, 137,300 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the VIN was not under recall. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V011000 (Equipment); however, the VIN was not included. …”

NHTSA complaint #11728467, filed 2026-04, 105,459 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202010%
201910%
201830%
201750%
201630%
201530%
201450%
201340%
201220%
201171%
201040%
200930%
200870%
200731%
200620%
200550%
200420%
200341%
2002121%
2001212%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Escape

Engine
1,585 complaintsEngine 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 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Escape

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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