Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ford Escape has 4 recalls, 2606 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
2606
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 6, 2026
16V617000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. Th...
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge veh...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine b...
26V374000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated win...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Ford Escape SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission, AAMCO inspected and verified, no warnings just grinding noise and jerking of vehicle |
| Jun 19, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle was misfiring, smoke emitting from the exhaust, overheating, and constantly running out ... |
| Jun 19, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine block cracked and leaked coolant, causing sputtering and misfiring. It has been reported... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving on the highway at speed of 65-70 mph, there was a loud and felt "clunk" and immediate ... |
| Jun 10, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant reservoir keeps losing coolant. Took it to a mechanic who said it has a blown head gasket. ... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant for car engine was discovered by ford service technician in cylinder causing the spark plug ... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion for the second time. The entire engine was replaced due to coolant intrusion. Ford... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | ENGINE | I have the 2.0 L eco-boost engine that has the coolant leak. It’s ford service bulletin TSB 19-234... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The 2017 Ford escape left me and my young child broke down on the side of the road would not crank w... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Water leaking into cylinder White smoke when start engine Uses coolant quickly Engine light on |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ENGINE | The Ford 2.0L EcoBoost engine has known issue of coolant in cylinders which causes misfires. Ford ha... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Coolant intrusion into the engine, coolant flowing into the cylinders. Resulting in major dangerous ... |
| May 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Manufacturing defect causing coolant intrusion and misfire/rough idle. This is also after rebuilding... |
| May 30, 2026 | ENGINE | On Saturday May 30th my vehicle did a safety shut down and told me to pull over, it appeared to be o... |
| May 30, 2026 | ENGINE | This 2017 ford escape titanium with ecoboost engine suffers from coolant intrusion into the engine. ... |
| May 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The check engine light came on and the vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and it was state... |
| May 28, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the contact's granddaughter was drivin... |
| May 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on. had it checked at the dealer and they confirmed coolant intrusion on th... |
| May 25, 2026 | ENGINE | My problem was with the cooling system. My car has run great. Absolutely love my car on the way home... |
| May 24, 2026 | ENGINE | My vehicle is suffering from a severe coolant intrusion to cylinders 2 and 3 and I’m constantly gett... |