2017 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 49
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 49 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- restart engine · 18 records
- park restart · 10 records
- auto start · 10 records
- start stop · 10 records
- stop sign · 8 records
- shift park · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Multiple times the escape as been stopped at a light and the auto restart does not work. A message is displayed to shift the vehicle to park and start the vehicle manually. Very dangerous at an intersection when cars behind are moving.
ODI 11290086
Electrical System · Power Train
My 2017 ford escape is exhibiting the problem described below and apparently known to ford on or about february 2018. This is a dangerous situation that may occur when the car is stopped at a traffic signal or paused in an intersection waiting to make a left turn, or paused waiting to merge onto a highway. Although ford was aware of this problem (via the bulletins shown) while the car was still under 36 month…
ODI 11300434
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. On three separate occasions, while at a stop light/sign, the eco boost system malfunctioned and the engine erroneously shut off. During the failure, the message "put the vehicle in park and restart the vehicle with the ignition key" was displayed. The cause of the failure was not determined. Skyline ford ([redacted]. Se, salem, or) was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11287953
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to lose power and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to park at a nearby parking lot. When the contact returned to the vehicle, she was unable to start the ignition. The vehicle was towed to big valley ford lincoln (3282 auto center cir, stockton, ca 95212, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the battery…
ODI 11280399
Electrical System
I will be driving down the road and my lights will flicker and radio will cut out for a second. I have tried driving on city roads highways it still does the same thing.
ODI 11269559
Electrical System · Infotainment
The info display bulb fault message, towing messages, cross traffic messages, etc. All are not working. The info center is not working and beeps every time it gives you a message which is about every 30 seconds. This problem seems to occur when the vehicle has come into contact with water - either rain or after washing it.
ODI 11281371
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My 2017 ford escape is creating an extremely dangerous safety issue/situation with the auto stop/start function. When stopped in traffic-at a stoplight, at a stop sign, in the road waiting to turn left-the engine turns off and a message is displayed to "shift the vehicle into park and restart the engine". I have almost had other cars hit the back of my escape because of this. It's very scary when this happens and…
ODI 11301107
Electrical System
Car over heated due to faulty part resulted in the engine suffering ' catastrophic damage'' in under 80k miles. Dealership had vehicle for three months. Less than a year later the vehicle has suddenly started dying and losing power while driving as well as at stops and displays a light that states 'auto start stop. Manual restart needed'. This car is going to get someone killed. It has stopped on the interstate ,…
ODI 11265236
Electrical System
This vehicle is equipped with auto stop/start technology. On several occasions the vehicle has failed to restart after the engine has auto stopped when the vehicle has been stopped for a red light. So the vehicle is stationary. The traffic light turns green, your brake lights come off but your vehicle doesn't auto re-start. You quickly put it in park press on the brake again and manually start the vehicle, all the…
ODI 11265382
Electrical System
When braking with auto stop/start turned on, the car stalls and a notice pops up on the info screen saying to put the care in park and restart. It happens at least once a week and today it happened 4 times as i drove home on a busy street which required me to stop at lights. I have a picture if the info screen when it happens. The ford dealer does not seem to be familiar with this problem and i just had my car…
ODI 11254590
Electrical System · Power Train
A vehicle that just turned three years old is having extreme powertrain transmission failure and electrical sensor issues! I am having to replace the transmission in a car that has only 90,000 miles and is costing me over $4000 out of pocket! Electrical error are happening from light malfunctions to bulb errors, cross sensors, and more
ODI 11244632
Electrical System · Engine
When breaking with auto stop/start turned on, the engine will completely stall out and a notice will pop up on the information screen staying to put the car in park and manually start the car. I bought my car a week ago and this has already happened twice. It's very scary as it could happen anywhere. I did some research and there's a forum filled with others who have experienced this too, and yet, no recall to fix…
ODI 11234968
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Check engine light came on, and codes indicate misfire. I have had the car back at the dealership 3 times now, and as of 9/10/19, it is waiting for a new long block. They said to expect as least 3 more after they had it for a full week. After reading about this issue, and having new coils installed, and spark plugs, it is my thought the coolant leaking into the cylinder is the issue. I will call on monday to see…
ODI 11255590
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
As an update to my previous complaint, the car has now been in the shop at ford twice. The first time, the "fixed" the issue on the same day- they replaced a sensor that they said was bad and that we should have no more problems. The next morning, the same overheating message appeared and then again later that day. Got car immediately to the same ford dealership. It has been one week since dropping it off. The first…
ODI 11229340
Electrical System · Engine
When pulling out onto a busy highway, the check engine light and safety information notification popped up stating the engine was at an unsafe temperature and to safely park right away. The engine then began to stutter and shut down within seconds. The car had just been started only minutes before and the engine temperature was not hot. We added coolant to the "max" and the car cranked up and ran okay. The next…
ODI 11221292
Electrical System
My escape has the lift gate that opens automatically with the wave of a foot. A few months ago (dec. 2018 i think) i was loading my groceries into the back of the vehicle when unexpectedly, the lift gate crashed down on my head and then continued to close. I had to drop to the ground to keep it from closing on me because it wouldn't stop. It hurt terribly but i didn't feel it necessary to go the er. I called ford…
1 injury
ODI 11221308
Electrical System · Engine
When stopped at stop sign the vehicle will completely shut down and you have to shift vehicle into park and restart. This happens when you take you foot off the brake and the engine is supposed to restart but doesn't. Typically it is very confusing for driver and other cars are expecting you to continue through intersection but you can't because you have to restart. Can lead to potentially putting in reverse instead…
ODI 11210310
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
8000 miles. The auto start stop system will not restart after stopping. It has not restarted after stopping in intersection to make left turn. Also after stopping at stop signs and stop lights. And when stopped on a hill at a stop sign, the vehicle will not restart, and rolls out into the street with no power brakes or power steering. A truly unsafe car. Dealer finds no codes and cannot duplicate, so will not…
ODI 11207557
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car is randomly jumping to overheat after being in motion. Approx 5 mins of being on. Then violently shaking and cutting itself off. Driving out of an apartment driveway. Was told it was the coolant leaking, however it "solved itself" and i was sent on my way. This is now the second time this has happened. Upon research, it seems as this is a common issue with fords.
ODI 11203002
Electrical System
When stopped at a light, the vehicle's auto start function fails to restart the vehicle. You get a message to put your car in park and turn the key to restart. This is a safety hazard which could result in someone getting rear ended.
ODI 11184542
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Fault lights come on and do not clear out consistently after an ignition cycle. Cruise control, blind spot warning, speedometer become non operational. Dealer has replace abs module, battery and negative battery cable with no improvement. At times during initial startup, power steering is lost. Also vehicle would not start on 3 occasions. Issue occurs while car is in motion both during city and highway driving.
ODI 11204286
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Car stalls at intersections. This started happening in january and has happened 5-10 times since. Message comes up to put car in park to restart. This is extremely dangerous as i do not know if the car will restart and possible rear end accidents.
ODI 11175836
Electrical System · Power Train
Auto start stop sporadically ceases to work. It will not restart and vehicle directs me to put the automatic shift lever into park and restart the car. This is a safety issue as i might be rear-ended by the vehicle behind me who expects me to leave a stop sign red light, et al. Quickly. My wife puts the temporarily disables the feature every time she drives the vehicle. I forget when i drive it and then i stop at a…
ODI 11181247
Electrical System · Engine
2017 ford escape titanium 2.0 ecoboost the engine just stalls in the middle of traffic, waiting at light, driving in the parking lot. A message will come on the dash "auto startstop shift to p restart engine." this has been happening more and more lately. Plenty of people out there are complaining of the same issue.
ODI 11172273
Electrical System
The stop/start system fails to restart the engine from a stop long enough to engage the feature. (car stationary). Failure to start unpredictable. Take your foot off the brake and an info screen warning appears and say to put car in park and restart engine. Could be hazardous as it takes time to allow the procedure after a light has gone green.
ODI 11183542