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2017 Ford Escape

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Escape years

Owner complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape are substantially higher than the model-year median of 996.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

1,155 reports with mileage · 1,522 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 1,564 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 507 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 390 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

39 crash reports15 fire reports38 injury reports

Power Train complaints

390 reports
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Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2022
EnginePower Train

Engine blown due to coolant intrusion. Vehicle has 61,000 miles on it and Ford will not do anything to fix it.

NHTSA ODI #11487811

150,000 miles · Oct 4, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. After receiving the notice, the contact stated that an …

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. After receiving the notice, the contact stated that an abnormal clunking sound was coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the clunking sound returned as the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact managed to coast the vehicle off to the side of the road after nearly being struck by several vehicles. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11487794

29,940 miles · Sep 28, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle; upon return to the vehicle, the contact noticed that the vehicle had rolled away into t…

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle; upon return to the vehicle, the contact noticed that the vehicle had rolled away into the middle of the parking lot. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 29,940. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11486918

65,000 miles · Sep 26, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after her daughter shifted the gear shifter into park, the vehicle continued to roll forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband assisted her daughter with shifting the gear shifter into neutral(N) and the vehicle stopped rolling; however, th…

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after her daughter shifted the gear shifter into park, the vehicle continued to roll forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband assisted her daughter with shifting the gear shifter into neutral(N) and the vehicle stopped rolling; however, the failure reoccurred on another occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11486435

Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2022
Power Train

2017 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAEFTY RECALL 22V-413.

NHTSA ODI #11486374

Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2022
Power Train

IN APRIL OF 2022 MY ESCAPE STARTED POPPING OUT OF GEAR, PUT IN PARK IT WOULD POP OUT, GOING DOWN THE ROAD IT STARTED POPPING OUT OF DRIVE GOING INTO PARK OR ANOTHER GEAR. YOUR RECALL IS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ACTUALLY ON MY WAY TO STOP AT A FORD DEALER IN APRIL 2022 AND IT QUIT PULLING ALL TOGETHER. I HAD TO HAVE TOWED T…

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IN APRIL OF 2022 MY ESCAPE STARTED POPPING OUT OF GEAR, PUT IN PARK IT WOULD POP OUT, GOING DOWN THE ROAD IT STARTED POPPING OUT OF DRIVE GOING INTO PARK OR ANOTHER GEAR. YOUR RECALL IS FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS ACTUALLY ON MY WAY TO STOP AT A FORD DEALER IN APRIL 2022 AND IT QUIT PULLING ALL TOGETHER. I HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. AND ALL THEY COUILD TELL ME WAS THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND IT WOULD BE 4 MONTHS BEFORE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE AND COST OVER $5,400 TO REPAIR. THEY CHARGED ME $80 TO TELL ME THIS AFTER THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING ON THEIR LOT FOR 2 WEEKS. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOME, WHERE IT STILL SITS UNREPAIRED. WILL THIS BE COVERED UNDER THE RECALL SINCE THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE TRANSMISSION AND I AM EXPECTING IT TO BE COVERED.

NHTSA ODI #11485514

Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2022
Power Train

Check engine light came on around 67,000 miles. Took into dealership, they advised there's a coolant/oil mixture in one of the cylinders and recommended complete engine replacement. Engine issue for 2.0L turbo Ecoboost.

NHTSA ODI #11485288

85,000 miles · Sep 13, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle randomly shifted into unintended gear. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but t…

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle randomly shifted into unintended gear. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11484187

64,000 miles · Sep 6, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving, the transmission inadvertently slipped out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retri…

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving, the transmission inadvertently slipped out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved fault code: sensor two (oxygen sensor). Additionally, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

NHTSA ODI #11483090

118,000 miles · Aug 29, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated and made abnormal sounds. The contact sta…

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated and made abnormal sounds. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly. Additionally, the contact stated upon shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that they could diagnose the vehicle in November. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11481740

Official recalls

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26V374000 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

Jun 9, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

26V011000 · Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater

Jan 15, 2026

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 block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

22V413000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl); Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod

Jun 10, 2022

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 vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Power Train:shift Linkage/cable/rod

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 vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

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 vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

Consequence: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

16V617000 · Electrical System:software; Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

Aug 24, 2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical System:software

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

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. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Consequence: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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