2017 Ford Escape visibility/wiper problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2017 Ford Escape — 0% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The seat stopped working. The ford almost gave out on me multiple times today. On the highway and twice on the road. Apparently this vehicle has been recalled plenty of times. It has something to do with bush wiring. The seat will not adjust or move forward and the windshield wipers don’t work. It…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
“The windshield paint on both sides is chipping and may cause distraction or paint on windshield making it not possible to see. There was a recall for this---my VIN was not included on recall.”
filed May 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 Escape | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Escape | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Escape | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape | 40 | 3% |
| 2019 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 7 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 14 | 1% |
| 2014 Escape | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 32 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 12 | 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.