2017 Ford Escape Equipment Problems
3 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your engine temperature warning light came on while driving, and a mechanic diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine, requiring engine replacement. The dealer declined to help because your vehicle wasn't included in a recall (Campaign 26V011000), even though your situation appears related to that issue. The manufacturer has been notified of the problem.
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2017 FORD ESCAPE- Consumer states: " I would like to lodge a safety hazard complaint with N.H.T.S.A. Prompt resolution is requested. I purchased this vehicle from Peoria Ford in December 2018.
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While driving your 2017 Ford Escape, you experienced the vehicle shuddering with the engine RPM fluctuating up and down. You received a recall notice (Campaign 26V011000) for this issue, but the replacement part wasn't available yet, so the repair hasn't been completed. The problem occurred at 157,000 miles.
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