2017 Ford Escape engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 2,085 complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, 63% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 2,085 63% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 886 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 31 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 84 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 133 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 220 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 177 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 127 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 74 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 31 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 886 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 10 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
When driving the vehicle it suddenly lost all acceleration power. I coasted to side of road and opened hood to determine the vehicle was on fire from rear of engine bay. I then proceeded to offload what I was able from behind the vehicle of my tools for my job. There was no over heat warning or other indicators of any major issues with the vehicle prior to the fire.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle was not responding as needed. The contact stopped and turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle was still shaking. The check engine warning light was illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Escape
- Drivetrain & axles 376 complaints
- Electrical system 156 complaints
- Fuel system 95 complaints
- Wheels 81 complaints
- Body & structure 62 complaints
- Brakes 50 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
- Lighting 43 complaints