2017 Ford Escape Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 158about this part
- Share
- 6%of 2,702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,994miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 158 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Ford Escape, 6% of the 2,702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,994 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving back home from downtown Tupelo, my transmission completely went out. Vehicle had to be turned off and back on to move a few feet. It took over 45 minutes to drive 4 miles to my house. Cost of transmission more than value of the vehicle. Ford stated there is no recall on the vehicle for the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11620598, filed 2024-10, 222,970 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“When trying to start the vechiel the message appears: no key found, this is sitting in my driveway and parking spots. While driving in town a message appeared no front radar, going about 35 MPH. Went to change speed on my cruse control going from 30 to 35 get message no acc. When stopped at red light geta message telling me to put in park and start car.”
NHTSA complaint #11152772, filed 2018-11, 14,804 miles“On 10/27/20, I was driving my 2017 Ford Escape on the freeway, when I heard what sounded to me like a shotgun blast. Glass started raining down on me and I looked up and find my sunroof had exploded . Fortunately, no glass landed in my eye or cut me bad, and I was able to slow down and exit the freeway safely without causing an accident. This is a major safety issue and is a known problem with fords.”
NHTSA complaint #11372364, filed 2020-10, 33,600 miles“My car was running, but placed in park, and I was running to grab something from my home. After I exited the car, I noticed my car was rolling down my slanted driveway, and I ran to stop it. Unfortunately, the car hit me and ran me over resulting in a broken ankle. I believe the car slipped out of gear while it was running, and reversed down the driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #11000741, filed 2017-06, 1,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 19% |
| 2024 | 16 | 21% |
| 2023 | 9 | 9% |
| 2022 | 25 | 11% |
| 2021 | 59 | 17% |
| 2020 | 313 | 19% |
| 2019 | 42 | 7% |
| 2018 | 109 | 6% |
| 2017 | 158 | 6% |
| 2016 | 158 | 13% |
| 2015 | 149 | 13% |
| 2014 | 275 | 13% |
| 2013 | 303 | 11% |
| 2012 | 46 | 8% |
| 2011 | 58 | 4% |
| 2010 | 94 | 5% |
| 2009 | 58 | 3% |
| 2008 | 60 | 3% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 76 | 5% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 24 | 4% |
| 2002 | 36 | 4% |
| 2001 | 31 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Escape
1,583 complaintsEngine cooling
509 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
391 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 28, 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