2017 Ford Escape Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,702 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Ford Escape, 1% of the 2,702 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2014 Ford Escape titanium has a malfunction of the HVAC actuating assembly. My local mechanic diagnosed the problem and referred me to TSB 17-0004 (jan. 13, 2017) and said that I should take my car to the dealership. Three local Ford dealerships told me this expensive repair was not covered by the manufacturer since the car was outside of normal warranty. The vehicle has no blowing heat due to the malfunctioning actuating assembly and related components. The defrost does not work and creates a hazard in cold weather. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170945, filed 2019-01, 129,000 miles“I traded in my 2007 Ford fusion for a 2017 Ford Escape se over 5 weeks ago. I have been having issues ever since. The first few days the check engine light came on. I showed this to the dealer and they had me drop it off on a saturday and they fixed the problem that monday. The issue was a fuel sensor. I also noticed the wipers were making a lot of noise and we have been having a lot of rain. The wipers would stutter quite a bit. I took it to the dealer and couple of times and they finally fixed. They said it was a known issue. I also noticed I would get a low tire message. …”
NHTSA complaint #11160813, filed 2018-12, 18,600 miles“While driving on I-81 north in pa, the inside layer of the windshield developed a small crack at the bottom of the glass. Nothing hit the glass. There are no chips or other marks. On monday 2/20/17 I stopped at the Ford dealership and spoke with the manager. Because the crack was inside the vehicle, and the outside layer was not cracked, the manager believed it would be covered under warranty. The dealer took several pictures, and called me while I was driving home to ask me to come back so that they could take more pictures because Ford was not satisfied with what the took. …”
NHTSA complaint #10956896, filed 2017-02, 1,535 miles“During first week in march 2020, low windshield fluid light came on, tried to refill but will not hold fluid leaks on ground. Car only has 56000 miles, without this it makes more difficulte to see out. This unit takes up to 3.5 hours to replace. It may not be very critical to safety but I don't expect many to be replaced at this price.”
NHTSA complaint #11317794, filed 2020-03, 56,000 miles“Wipers intermittently interfere with each other 1-10 times in a row then work fine. Sometimes wiper will extend off the windshield on the driver's side (l) to the point the wiper blade can be seen from the driver's side window. Dealer not able to find fault. Filed complaint with Ford. Closed case without resolution. Dealer now involved but not able to duplicate the failure. Ford not willing to resolve the problem. This is a driving visibility safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11088486, filed 2018-04, 45,045 milesRelated recalls
- 26V374000Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may…Covers: Ford Escape 2017
Related service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10152479Nov 21, 20182013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel will exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm (.197 in). This is the normal vent…
- 10115944Jul 7, 2017Some 2017 Escape vehicles built on or before 1-Dec-2016 may exhibit a wind and/or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed. Follow the Service Procedure steps…
- 10099081Mar 20, 2017Some 2017 escape vehicles equipped with one touch open on the drivers window only and built on or before 29-jul-2016 may exhibit inoperative front power windows due to an open…
- 10095180Jan 24, 20172017 escape vehicles equipped with power roof opening panel built on 06-jun-2016 and through 03-dec-2016 have a change to the initialization procedure for both the roof opening…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 26 | 7% |
| 2020 | 71 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 | 20 | 2% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 27 | 1% |
| 2013 | 38 | 1% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 45 | 3% |
| 2010 | 90 | 4% |
| 2009 | 13 | 1% |
| 2008 | 29 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 34 | 3% |
| 2001 | 36 | 4% |
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 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 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