2017 Ford Escape Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 94about this part
- Share
- 3%of 2,704 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 94 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Ford Escape, 3% of the 2,704 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recurring issue with the same ignition coil/spark plug complex where the engine will misfire on a cold start. I have replaced the ignition coil 3 times and each time it fails within 3 weeks. I have had the engine pressure tested and there are no issues that would cause misfiring. This appears to be an electrical feedback issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11394963, filed 2021-02, 65,000 miles“I have the start/stop on my 17 Escape. With 16000 miles. When coming to a stop and the auto start/stop comes on, I will get a notification on the digital screen saying auto start/stop shift to p restart engine. I will have to put the vehicle in park and restart engine to be able to drive again. This is a hazard for potential rear end collision.”
NHTSA complaint #11154517, filed 2018-11, 16,000 miles“The mpg of this car has been infuriatingly bad since I bought it two years ago. I kept thinking it was just a normal difference between the specs and real life driving, but I am not getting anywhere close to the 25 mpg combined that is advertised on the sticker. I am at 17.4 combined, and its never been any better than that.”
NHTSA complaint #11208094, filed 2019-05, 300 miles“I'm getting a gas smell in my vehicle it getting stronger when I turn on my heater or defroster .when I shut my car off theres still a gas smell purchased the car in the summer so there was no need for the heater or defroster once I started noticed it when cooler weather started”
NHTSA complaint #11366978, filed 2020-10, 46,600 miles“After filling my gas tank and stopping fueling when the gas pump stops, the car begins to act like it is going to stall when I start driving. The rpms will drop down from 1250 to around 300-400 and shoot back up. This will only last for about a mile or two of driving and go away. It is happening consistently and other internet users appear to have issues with completely stalling. It appears to be caused by a faulty vapor canister purge valve.”
NHTSA complaint #11404858, filed 2021-03, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109013Apr 13, 2017Some 2017 Escape and MKC vehicles equipped with a 1.5L, 2.0L or 2.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0455, P0456, P144C and/or P1450…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 | 7 | 7% |
| 2022 | 87 | 37% |
| 2021 | 75 | 21% |
| 2020 | 199 | 12% |
| 2019 | 26 | 4% |
| 2018 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 | 94 | 3% |
| 2016 | 71 | 6% |
| 2015 | 57 | 5% |
| 2014 | 137 | 7% |
| 2013 | 287 | 10% |
| 2012 | 160 | 26% |
| 2011 | 284 | 22% |
| 2010 | 507 | 24% |
| 2009 | 203 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 | 36 | 8% |
| 2005 | 62 | 4% |
| 2004 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 37 | 4% |
| 2001 | 55 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Escape
1,585 complaintsEngine cooling
509 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
391 complaintsOther or unknown
158 complaintsElectrical system
156 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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