2017 Ford Escape air bags problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2017 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle was towed back to the dealership to have the transmission replaced, under warranty. After confirming the failure and warranty, I was informed, by emailed service order, that the airbag light was illuminated.it also listed the cost to diagnose the light and that I declined this…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger's side front end of the vehicle hit a cow and was significantly damaged. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back…”
filed Jun 4, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Escape | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Escape | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Escape | 12 | 1% |
| 2019 Escape | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 Escape | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Escape | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 Escape | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 Escape | 32 | 2% |
| 2013 Escape | 54 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.