Model Year Problem Record

Ford Escape 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Ford Escape: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

2,704Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

75Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine2,095 complaints

2,095 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train396 complaints

396 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V413000.

Unknown Or Other157 complaints

157 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System156 complaints

156 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V617000.

Fuel and Propulsion System95 complaints

95 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure62 complaints

62 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V374000.

Seat Belts14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V011000.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V617000Reported August 24, 2016 - 17,985 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 17,985 vehicles across all affected models.

22V413000Reported June 10, 2022 - 2,925,968 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 2,925,968 vehicles across all affected models.

26V011000Reported January 15, 2026 - 116,672 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 116,672 vehicles across all affected models.

26V374000Reported June 9, 2026 - 18,124 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 18,124 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20162

201750

201857

2019112

2020124

2021116

2022237

2023381

2024713

2025645

2026267

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.