2017 Ford Escape Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ford Escape, 2% of the 2,702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 3 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.
“Have a 2017 Ford Escape and noticed the paint was peeling around the windshield.after investigating there are several complaints for the exact same thing.Ford will not take responsibility for this because it's safety issue,so they won't recall it.I have only had my car a year this month it seems also to happen to Ford escapes that are white or blue in color.paint on a vehicle should last for the life of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11400227, filed 2021-03, 50,076 miles“The rear hatch on my 2017 Ford Escape is not latching. The secondary latch does not engage and cinch the hatch closed and secured. The vehicle has been taken to the Ford dealership 4 times in the last 2 months, they have been unable to correct the problem. Also while at the dealership I have been told of this same problem happing on other Ford escapes at least 3 in the last few days at this one dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11187231, filed 2019-03, 11,431 miles“My car was stopped on the property's driveway, transmission was in park. I was standing outside the car, and as I opened the driver's door to get in, the bottom corner of door gouged my lower left leg and peeled back a significant chunk of tissue. Upon closer inspection, I observed that this piece of black trim (which covers the entire bottom side of the Escape) is designed to flare out to a sharp point on both front doors of the Escape. In my opinion, this is a grossly negligent design. …”
NHTSA complaint #11000956, filed 2017-06, 6,700 miles“As I pulled into a parking spot, I took my foot off the gas and went to brake. The car lurched forward and accelerated causing me to lose control. I was pumping the brake, but the car didn't stop, causing me to hit a cement pole on the passenger side, and continuing into a brick building. The air bags did not deploy, but the seatbelt tightened and I got 2 broken ribs and terrible bruising wherever the belt impacted my body. The car had to be totaled because of extensive damage to the body and under the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #11162274, filed 2018-12, 13,337 miles“Just pulled out of the gas station. Heard a loud boom. Pulled into nearby parking lot. Discovered passenger rear tire had blown and knocked the rear bottom door panel off. The condition of the tire was horrific! If I had been on the highway traveling at a high rate of speed the results could have been fatal. The original tires when I purchased the vehicle from my local Ford dealership. Michelin x green 235/55 r17. The best way I can describe the tire is that it looked dry rotted or as if it had been in a shreaded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11083149, filed 2018-04, 32,980 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 20 | 8% |
| 2021 | 92 | 26% |
| 2020 | 671 | 41% |
| 2019 | 12 | 2% |
| 2018 | 20 | 1% |
| 2017 | 62 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 2% |
| 2015 | 36 | 3% |
| 2014 | 84 | 4% |
| 2013 | 87 | 3% |
| 2012 | 68 | 11% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 84 | 4% |
| 2009 | 32 | 2% |
| 2008 | 41 | 2% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
| 2006 | 63 | 14% |
| 2005 | 434 | 31% |
| 2004 | 138 | 28% |
| 2003 | 121 | 22% |
| 2002 | 87 | 8% |
| 2001 | 54 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Escape
1,583 complaintsEngine cooling
509 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
391 complaintsOther or unknown
158 complaintsElectrical system
156 complaintsFuel system
94 complaintsWheels
76 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.
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