2017 Ford Escape problems by component
2,649 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Escape, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 1,543 | 58% | 70,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 505 | 19% | 82,116 mi |
| Power Train → | 386 | 15% | 75,456 mi |
| Electrical System → | 154 | 6% | 39,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 76 | 3% | 43,173 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 71 | 3% | 37,669 mi |
| Structure → | 62 | 2% | 43,000 mi |
| Steering → | 49 | 2% | 45,500 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 45 | 2% | 16,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 38 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 31 | 1% | 14,642 mi |
| Air Bags → | 21 | 1% | 47,634 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 21 | 1% | 83,000 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 11 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 0% | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 6 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 0% | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 2 | 0% | — |
| Firerelated | 2 | 0% | — |
| Other/i AM Not Sure | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.