Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford Escape
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford Escape has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,701 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V374000 Window Automatic Reversal System Malfunction/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V011000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V413000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V617000 Power Window Force may be Excessive/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 1,584 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 509 complaints
- Power Train 391 complaints
- Electrical System 155 complaints
- Unknown or Other 153 complaints
- Wheels 76 complaints
Of the 2,701 complaints on file, 39 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 2,701 complaints, owners report 56 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford Escape has a below-average reliability rating, with 2,695 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Engine and powertrain issues are prevalent, leading to multiple complaints. Although recall campaigns address some of these issues, the high number of complaints suggests other problems may persist. The evidence indicates potential for higher maintenance costs and reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Powertrain | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid exchange
- Tire rotation and balance
- Spark plug replacement
- Coolant flush
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Leaks under the vehicle
- Irregular shifting
- Loss of power
- Overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford Escape at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.