2017 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- restart engine · 25 records
- park restart · 18 records
- light came · 18 records
- engine light · 18 records
- start stop · 18 records
- check engine · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
The car randomly completely turns off while stopped at red lights or in traffic (when auto start-stop is activated), with a message on that dashboard to "shift the vehicle into park and restart the engine". At this point, it is necessary to shift the car into park and restart the engine before being able to proceed.
ODI 11309057
Engine
On multiple occasions, the car randomly completely turns off while stopped at red lights or in traffic, with a message on that dashboard to "shift the vehicle into park and restart the engine". At this point, it is necessary to shift the car into park and restart the engine before being able to proceed.
ODI 11306841
Engine
Vehicle has auto shutdown at traffic lights, stop signs. Sometimes stalls then and needs restarted. Only advisory when it happens is on dashboard display. Has happened over a dozen times to me within 40.000 miles. Last time below
ODI 11306663
Engine · Power Train
Seal in between the intercooler for the turbo so that coolent mixes with the engine oil which causes the engine to fail prematurely and ford will not cover the repair. The car must be recalled because of the defect. Www.badproductslaw.com is making a class action and people should contact them.
ODI 11307295
Engine
The auto start/stop doesn't work all of the time on my 2017 ford escape se. On multiple occasions my engine turns off when i'm at traffic signals, stop signs, roundabouts, turning right, and in stop and go traffic. A message is displayed to shift the vehicle into park and restart the engine. This is an extremely dangerous situation! I have almost been in several accidents due to this malfunction. I'm now anxious…
ODI 11291536
Engine
On two occasions in the past month, the auto start/stop function has engaged while stopped at a traffic light and i've gotten the message: auto startstop shift to p restart engine.
ODI 11297934
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
Engine · Power Train
In the 3 years that we had the vehicle, the engine has had to be replaced twice due to coolant leaking into the combustion chamber because of a poorly designed head gasket. The most recent repair had an updated gasket, but only 3 months after it was replaced the transmission had a parts failure that caused a warning light. Shortly after the warning light, the car stopped in the middle of a major intersection and…
ODI 11291916
Engine
Over a two week period, when i would start the vehicle in the morning, sometimes it ran rough. Revving the gas pedal a couple of times resolved this. On december 11 while driving to richmond, virginia, the service engine soon light came on. I am close to time for an oil change and when i returned home december 12, i scheduled a service appointment for this morning, december 13. I was told that the rough idling,…
ODI 11288826
Engine
Auto stop start feature. When stopped engine shuts off but doesn't restart after releasing the brake. Message appears "put car in park to restart." first time it happened leaving a parking lot. 2nd time it happened in traffic on highway at a signal.
ODI 11288766
Engine
Owner of 2017 ford escape and ongoing issues with high temperature engine indicator - low coolant level. Bought car new feb 2018 and within one year and 8030 miles the car required service for this issue in april 2019. Repairs made to water pump and coolant bypass hose assembly. Now again in dec 2019 with 14,444 miles, i have the same issue with coolant level below the minimum mark and high temp engine on dash…
ODI 11289273
Engine
While sitting at lights the engine will completely shut off. An alert comes on stating to put in park and restart engine. This has happened multiple times in the past couple of weeks.
ODI 11292126
Engine
Had 2017 ford escape for just over a year. 30,000 miles on it when cel came on then went back off only to come back on again blinking. Dealership says antifreeze is leaking into oil causing engine failure. Engine has to be replaced.
ODI 11287444
Engine
While driving the cel came on. We took the car to the dealership they replaced the crankcase pressure sensor which was covered under the powertrain warranty. They then informed us that the active grill shutter was broken and needed to be replaced. This is an internal plastic shutter in front of the radiator. The service advisor said that ford was aware of these shutters easily being damaged and has corrected the…
ODI 11280501
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My car is equipped with auto/start stop system. It has been malfunctioning during auto stop at red lights & in traffic while driving. When it shuts down at a traffic red light or in stopped traffic, a message displays to driver when stopped to shift to park and restart engine. This requires taking your foot off the brake and then stepping back on the brake to start the car running again to be able to go. Other…
ODI 11277358
Engine
When the vehicle is stopped, the auto start stop feature automatically shuts engine off. It should restart when you release the brake. Several times the vehicle has failed to start when brake is released. A message appears on the screen stating that you must shift the vehicle into park, depress brake and restart the vehicle. This is extremely dangerous due to the fact that you are likely at a intersection which the…
ODI 11266610
Engine
2017 ford escape with 29,918 miles bought brand new. Engine lost power going up hill while passing a car in fast lane, barely made it safely off the road, engine light came on. Taken to dealer, found nothing. Then vehicle started to have rough idle every day, not running smoothly, almost stalling, engine light comes on then after a day or two goes off. Taken to dealer, they could not find a code on computer of why…
ODI 11266164
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, a warning indicator signaled that the engine was overheating. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and was unable to resume driving. The vehicle was towed to salinas valley ford lincoln (1100 auto center cir, salinas, ca 93907, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed and a sensor was replaced. The following day, as the contact's husband was driving 30…
ODI 11269256
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
Engine
2017 escape 1.5l ecoboost awd. Engine loss of power on highway with cel illuminated. Engine resumed after pulling over, but running rough. Cel was p0302, cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced plugs and swapped coils, cylinder 2 was bad, did not fix misfire. Took to dealer and was informed that cyl 2 had complete loss of compression and head needed replaced. Was informed that this was a very common issue and they have had to…
ODI 11279928
Engine · Fuel Pump
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and was able to function normally. While making a left turn, the vehicle stalled again. The contact mentioned that the auto start function was reset and the vehicle was able to function normally; however, the check engine indicator illuminated.…
ODI 11256727
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the air temperature high warning indicator flashed. The contact took the vehicle to all american ford (375 nj-17, paramus, nj 07652, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine coolant was leaking and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist. The…
ODI 11242353
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