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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My car had a misfire shortly after i bought it, they replaced some parts in 2017, then my air conditioner quit running cold, the dealership replaced a couple parts in 2018, now in 2019, the engine misfires again leading to an entire engine replacement.
ODI 11228776
Engine
Jun.17.2019 --p0303 code came up, around,91300miles; --the code was gone after change spark plug; at that time, coolant was low. So top off; jul.15.2019 --p303 code came up again, 91900miles right after around 300miles highway driving; --coolant was low again, top off again jul.20.2019 --went to dealer, found coolant in cylinder 3 according to tsb #ssm 47489 nhtsa id #10144947 --the suggested solution from dealer is…
ODI 11234021
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
Engine
Bought car in 7/18 with 33000 miles on it. Drove it for 8000 . Then experienced a cloud of gray smoke and rough running upon starting after car was parked for 2 days. Also a loud clunk when reversing more than 3 ft. Also info panel stated that an oil change was needed. Called dealer as had 2000 more miles to go before the next scheduled oil change. Was told to ignore info screen and keep original oil change…
ODI 11231473
Engine
On freeway, passing another vehicle the checking engine light began to flash, while accelerating the vehicle began to shake and the lost power causing vehicle to slow abruptly. This created a hazardous situation.
ODI 11219945
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
Engine
I have been on the highway at least 12 times now, doing the speed limit, which is 80 mph, when the engine suddenly shuts down! I get a warning on my dash saying engine fault service now. This has happened when i've been using cruise control, & when i haven't. Many times it has happened when i've just passed a semi i'm the passing lane & the car shuts off! Scary as hell! I have to immediately get back into the far…
ODI 11219802
Engine
Happened twice. Repaired first time with a new turbo cooler. 2000 miles later same thing happened again. While driving, the engine light came on and said to pull over now. The engine shutdown totally and i managed to coast into a parking lot. Car was on a county street going 40 miles/hr. It was repaired with a totally new engine.
ODI 11230657
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
Engine
Within one year of owning vehicle, the high temperature engine light (red message indicator0 came on. I had taken my car in for 1 year service/oil change without any issues. When the light came on, at the next opportunity i checked the coolant level and it was below the minimum mark. Coolant oem red was added and after 3 days of driving i checked the level again and it was below coolant minimum level. I have noticed…
ODI 11195258
Engine
My ford escape has the engine start/stop feature. Several times, when stopped, and i lift my foot off the break to begin driving again, the vehicle messaging states that i must put the car in park and turn off the vehicle and restart. I called the dealership about this (suburban in sterling heights, mi) and the service advisor indicated that this is a known issue with the escapes and that i can come in for a…
ODI 11191283
Engine
While stopped at a red light at a busy intersection, the automatic start stop feature shut off the engine, however, when the brake was released the engine did not restart. A message flashed giving directions to put the vehicle in park and restart the engine manually. That worked but a few days later the engine shut off while cruising on a city street and displayed the same message. After putting the vehicle in park…
ODI 11190534
Engine · Service Brakes
The vehicle was taken to the dealership on march 11, 2019 after driving the vehicle and the vehicle would not stop, even though the breaks were being applied. For any type of breakage, you would have to accel the car to go faster. The car is still in the dealership and have not ben able to figure out the underlying problem.
ODI 11192493
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While driving on a city street my car begin to loose pressure and the immediately after the service engine now light came on and my car begin to shake very bad. So i pulled over turned the car off and started it again. The car drove okay and i was able to make it to the repair show but, every time i stopped at the light the vehicle would shake and the light eventually came back on. My car has been in the shop since…
ODI 11192455
Engine · Hybrid Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle stalled again every time the speed exceeded 55 mph. The vehicle was repaired by wynne ford (1020 w mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666) per nhtsa campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) on february 26, 2019; however, the…
ODI 11185055
Engine
The stall / start has failed twice in one week. The first occurrence: while coming to a complete stop, at a four way stop intersection with in the city, the vehicle went into the stall mode. When i removed my foot from the brake the vehicle would not restart. I had to put the vehicle into park and restart the car. The second occurrence: while sitting at a red traffic light on a busy city street the vehicle went into…
ODI 11187412
Engine
This vehical stalls in the middle of traffic. For example, it stalls and tells you to auto restart the engine before moving on. This is unsafe and putting risk on my family and i.
ODI 11179736
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 · 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
Engine · Service Brakes
The car suddenly loses power. Then the braking is very difficult . You feel as though the car will not stop . This has occurred four times in the span of 300 miles .this has occurred on the highway and city streets.
ODI 11170616
Engine · Power Train
Within one year of owning vehicle, the engine light came on. The dealership found out the coolant was leaking into the head gasket. I was told this is a known issue. I have noticed recalls on escape vehicles in the past regarding the same situation however nothing has been sent out regarding the 2017 models. This is a problem still occurring apparently and a recall should be started. The vehicle was driving when the…
ODI 11166536
Engine
When vehicle is stopped and the auto on/off function is engaged, sometimes the engine dies completely. The vehicle must then be turned off and restarted. This has occurred while in traffic. This has not been noted to occur when the auto on/off function is turned off.
ODI 11184695
Engine
When at red light or just driving down inter-state the engine turns it self off. The car battery light comes on and it tells you to put it in park and restart. This is very dangerous
ODI 11194620
Electrical System · Engine
'auto startstop' would not restart engine from this month, approximately once a day. Instrument panel message shows me to 'auto startstop, shift to p, restart engine'. After shifting to p and restarting engine, the engine works well. I feel so dangerous to restart engine by changing transmission shift because it happens at intersections.
ODI 11173117
Engine
Auto start stop failed to function properly. Auto start stop system would not restart engine. Occurred three times where i was stopped at a red light with foot on the brake, shift lever in drive, auto start stop system active. Instrument panel message instructed me to shift into park and manually restart engine, which i did. Engine restarted fine. No further error messages or indicator warning lights were displayed.…
ODI 11163208