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2017 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
2017 Ford Escape repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Ford Escape
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| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Nov 2017 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Nov 20177400 mi | Eighth attempt to repair Easy entry/exit driver seat malfuntion | ||
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20183100 mi | 5 false alarms from security system and random auto-start failures. Dealer had to replace ignition switch as it was reading in the memory that car was being forced started. Chime also was sounding on exit (with keys removed) quickly typically before a future auto-start failure. Dealer said on inspection they saw a shinny metal piece of the lock inside moving freely. | ||
| Ford Escape in Georgia, United States Jan 2018 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Feb 201810000 mi | Gas/oil smell and intermittently runs poorly. Dealer reflashed ECM with latest code. | ||
| Ford Escape in South Carolina, United States Oct 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20185175 mi | Repair rattle in dash behind display screen. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201711000 mi | The active torque clutch in the rear axle assy. I would never have had this problem fixed if my son had not found it on truedelta. | ||
| Ford Escape in Quebec, Canada Dec 2016 - May 2021 | |||
| Jan 20187084 mi | Check Engine light came on, took Escape to Ford dealer. OBD2 codes p0071 & p2601 found; OASIS SSM46353 document consulted & trouble-shooting steps followed; DY1160 sensor assembly replaced. Work necessitated removal and re-installation of 'shock absorber cover'; dealer cleared the codes and performed a 4km road test after, then checked again for ODB2 codes, none found. | ||
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20188500 mi | Heated seats did not work when using remote start. The computer was reprogrammed. | ||
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201732000 miUS $850 | Replaced tires | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States May 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201816000 mi | Backup camera not available message at times. dealer noted and I have to see if it reoccurs top dash cover rattling. dealer found all clips were not engaged and engaged them. | ||
| Sep 201817000 miUS $410 | Brakes were squealing found rear brakes were at fault replaced rotors and pads. several weeks and the brake squeal was back took back and the dealership did the front brakes and rotors and now no squeal. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 20171500 mi | Internittent whistling or squealing sound when brake pedal applied while disengaging emergency brake. Seems to happen on cold mornings, two or three times a week. Dealer was unable to recreate problem so unresolved for now. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201717975 mi | Both rear shocks and bushing went bad. Sounds like marbles rolling around in the back every time there was slight moisture on the shocks and you were accelerating from a stop, slowing to a stop, or taking a slow corner with some weight shift. Apparently seems like a pretty common issue with these Escapes since 2013, but was covered under warrenty. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Jul 201822000 mi | differential clutch in rear end 4wd system | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 202228520 miC $130 | Auto stop feature stopped working (again). Replaced the battery. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Apr 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 202139680 miC $20 | Replaced plastic deflector on front passenger side. Two plastic nuts on the undercarriage shield in the area of the passenger compartment were missing so I replaced these with metal versions using a part number for a later year model. Replaced a few missing screws from the engine shield that had fallen out due to being over-tightened by the dealer. | ||
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Jul 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 202147500 miUS $1500 | "Cylinder 2 misfire" issue, and it wasn't fully repaired, now I need to take it again for a major repair related to "coolant leaking into engine" but basically the same issues. | ||
| Jan 202251000 mi | They repaired the apparently infamous "coolant leaking into engine" issue. | ||
| Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Apr 201930061 miUS $305 | Auto/Stop-Start fail in cold weather requiring shift to park and restart. Reprogram BCM, Ford SSM47084, covered by warranty | ||
| Jan 202351510 mi | Replaced Shifter cable bushing and cap and adjust shifter, recall 22S43B | ||
| Apr 202352956 miUS $170 | Service Engine Now message. PCM module reprogrammed per TSB 18-2193 | ||
| Sep 202352754 miUS $800 | Changed rear shocks, identified as leaking 1 year ago. | ||
| Ford Escape in Wyoming, United States Dec 2016 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 20174000 mi | Bad switch for sunroof. Switch did not fail, was bad at assembly. Because my time sked was very short the selling dealer did not time time to repair. Fixed at new location. No cost. One day out of service. | ||
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2016 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Dec 20163720 mi | Clip missing from dash top, did not fit with other trim pieces. No affect to operation, just cosmetic. Didn't want to be blamed at end of lease so asked for fix. | ||
| Feb 20175580 mi | CEL on for bad evap sensor. Took one day to repair in conjunction with scheduled maintenance. Rear passenger door handle would not retract, leaving door latch open and bouncing off the post when attempted to close. | ||
| Ford Escape in Indiana, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 20173000 mi | Liftgate and right passenger door realigned. Dashboard trim warped part replaced | ||
| Ford Escape in Colorado, United States Dec 2016 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Apr 20179000 mi | Transmission experiencing a hard shift. Dealer found a seep around the seal. Retorqued and checked fluid level. Still shifts hard at times. | ||
| May 201713000 mi | Heavy oil smell in cabin. Suspect bad/venting transaxel. Dealer dismissed. | ||
| Dec 201718000 mi | Heavy oil smell in cabin. Located transmission leak. | ||
| Ford Escape in Oregon, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 20178000 mi | Front right proximity sensor was not mounted flush and needed reseating. Present at delivery, just didn't notice it until later. Took about 5 minutes. | ||
| May 201812000 mi | Lost audio,navigation,Bluetooth etc. | ||
| Mar 202139890 mi | Found water intrusion into cylinders about 2 weeks before warranty was to expire. Ford replaced engine with new long block hue to design flaw in 2.0l engine | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Jan 201811780 mi | We have no heat coming to our legs when weather is cold, almost unbearable. Everything is functioning as should be heater putting out lots of heat but nothing goes to our legs in both front seats. The Service Manager has contacted Ford and waiting for a reply. No repairs were attempted at this time , it could be a design flaw. Has any one else experienced the same problem ? We live where winter temperatures are often -20C. and the heater does not provide any or very little heat to our feet and legs from the knees down.The dealer thought maybe it was the door seal leaking so he changed both seals on drivers door. No change. The service manager then told me he had other similar complaints and thinks it is a design problem and has no fixes. He reported it to Ford but I have never had a response from him or Ford. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2017 | Automatic braking not working all the time Motorized driver seat not returning to default position when engine turned on. | ||
| Jun 20176820 mi | Continued problem with driver's seat not automatically moving forward when vehicle is started. Ford engineers have been working with the dealer service department to determine cause but no success yet. | ||
| Sep 20179920 mi | Continued problem with driver's seat. | ||
| Nov 201711160 mi | Driver Seat problem still unresolved | ||
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Texas, United States Oct 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jul 202256000 miUS $320 | The process to change out the battery on this vehicle precludes an owner from doing it. Best case you do not break the windshield while doing it. it should be considered a repair because the entire Windshield wiper facia and wipers need to be removed as does the air filter box to clear the battery. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202227000 miUS $133 | Check engine light, DTC P051B - crankcase pressure sensor, known issue with TSB 19-2347, dated Nov. 2019 | ||
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 179hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202180000 miUS $5700 | Transmission failed car would jerk in reverse and at a complete stop it would not go in gear and it required towing | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Jul 2016 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20179800 mi | Front drivers and passenger door had to be adjusted because of wind noise. Glovebox had to be replaced because of rattle. | ||
| Nov 201712000 mi | Had to re-seal the winsheild. Re-align front drivers door again. SYNC 3 would lock up. Navigation would not track right. | ||
| Ford Escape in West Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - May 2019 | |||
| Nov 201714000 mi | Check engine light came on. Took to dealer. Bad sensor. Replaced sensor under warranty | ||
| Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2017200 mi | Tube connecting turbo to engine disconnected resulting in lack of power, acceleration. Tube not properly fastened at the factory. Tube reconnected and now works fine. | ||
| Ford Escape in Maryland, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20179800 mi | Field Service Action Number 16B31. PCM update related to start/stop system. Was advised by Ford Owner website car needed update. Have noticed slightly more intelligent operation of start stop system, but still occasionally restarts on a stop. | ||
| Jul 201717000 mi | Vehicle displayed CEL when parked outside on hot days on several occasions. OBD-II reported P051A DTC suggesting a crankcase pressure sensor issue. However, problem resolved before could take to Ford each time. Have documented code and will bring to Ford as soon as the DTC remains long enough to bring it in while displayed. | ||
| Aug 201720000 mi | CEL again after getting an oil change, crankcase pressure sensor code. Ford could not replicate. | ||
| May 201829000 mi | Finally isolated P051B code after oil changes. Ford scanned and determined crankcase pressure sensor bad, remove and replace. Reprogram PCM. | ||
| Jun 201829500 mi | Wiper decided to start striking the A pillar after recent repair visit. Turned out wiper motor was miscalibrated. Dealer had to recalibrate under warranty. Did damage paint slightly. | ||
2017 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Colorado, United States Dec 2017 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Jan 20189000 mi | Water leak from Windshield Washer tank area. Took car into to dealer on two separate occasions to diagnose problem. Second trip found that the washer fluid pump was loose and leaking. Parts were tightened and sealed under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201953000 miUS $901 | Noise from under body, sounding clunky on acceleration and deceleration. Right Front Axle shaft support bearing loosened in bracket. Bracket and axle shaft bearing damaged. Replaced RF axle shaft assembly, bracket and strap. | ||
| Feb 202070000 miUS $2500 | Oil Leak discovered at oil change. Rear main seal and oil pan gasket found to be leaking. "Driven Hard" was the reason given by the dealership. | ||
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