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2017 Ford Escape: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 2,685 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
2,685complaints
39crashes reported
15fires reported
56injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine1,571 · 59%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling508 · 19%
  • Power Train390 · 15%
  • Electrical System154 · 6%
  • Unknown Or Other153 · 6%
  • Wheels76 · 3%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System72 · 3%
  • Structure62 · 2%
  • Steering48 · 2%
  • Service Brakes45 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

I have a 17 escape with a 1.5l engine. few years ago i had engine block replaced. the engine block that was installed in my engine has the coolant intrusion issue. this is the second motor put inside my vehicle due to this issue. (last motor was due to neglect from previous owner aka my ex wife)

Engine

The engine light on my 2017 ford escape ecoboost 2.0l has come on a couple times in the last few months. my trusted mechanic has diagnosed the following codes: p0301 and p0316 - which indicates cylinder misfire and misfire detected on start up. there is an active tsb 22-2226 (coolant intrusion into spark plug/cylinder bore) that matches up with those codes. this is my daughter’s primary vehicle and we are not comfort

Engine

With just over 115,000 miles, and overall our 2017 ford escape being in excellent shape and well taken care of, the check engine light came on and all of a sudden on the interstate the car stopped running. we ahead to pull to the side and have it towed as whatever we did would not get the car to start. the issue turns to be with coolant leaking into the cylinders and per the mechanic the only solution is to have th

Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. the contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, the vehicle started rolling backwards while shifted to park(p). the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train); however, the recall repair was previously performed in 2024. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informe

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Ford Escape SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Ford Escape SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Escape. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.