Ford Escape Complaints (2017)

2,704 consumer complaints on file.

#11693527October 15, 2025
ENGINE
My 2017 ford escape has a manufacturer defect. The casting was bad on this particular motor causing coolant intrusion which has been confirmed by an authorized ford mechanic. This is making my vehicle non drivable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693532October 15, 2025
ENGINE
I just purchased a car with under 45,000 miles and was told by the dealership that it needs a new engine because it is leaking coolant into the engine. This is a known problem with these cars.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693220October 13, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant intrusion causing misfire on cylinder 2 and misfire on startup.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692919October 12, 2025
ENGINE
Known issue from Ford with coolant intrusion into cylinder 2 and maybe cylinder. Addressed through TSB 22-2232. Purchased car in February 2024 with 77k on it. Dealer won't repair the issue. Needs a new redesigned engine. Dealer only covers the issue if it's under the original warranty with less than 60k miles. My car now has 131k miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692865October 11, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Code for camshaft timing and cylinder 2 misfire. Scoped coils and performed relative compression test. Dead cylinder on number 2. Recommend manual compression test and cylinder leak down test to identify cause of low compression Performed manual compression test and confirmed cylinder has 0 compression. Performed cylinder leak down test. Air coming from crankcase. This indicates an issue with rings, cylinder wall, or piston. Engine will need to be replaced. The coolant leaked into the cylinders, which lead to engine failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692304October 9, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact’s daughter owns a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact’s daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 17 MPH. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road where a family member was able to tow the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle had been parked in the driveway at the residence and was no longer drivable. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle at the residence. The mechanic determined that there was coolant leaking into the engine due to faulty cylinder walls, causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the repair was not covered under warranty or recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 134,975.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692054October 8, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The engine warning light was turning on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was due to the power booster. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated there was a design flaw. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 52,930. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692076October 8, 2025
ENGINE
Engine coolant leaked into oil, car needs new engine. Research shows that this is a design flaw on Ford and needs to be remedied asap.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691887October 7, 2025
ENGINE
My check engine light came on. Ford dealer diagnostics reveal coolant has leaked into the cylinder and ruined the engine. Now the engine needs to be replaced altogether. There is no crack in the engine block that the dealer sees and there have been no previous issues with the head gasket or cylinder heads. My understanding is that this is a problem for which Ford has created some "programs" (23N03, 22-2174, 20-2271 are the ones I found). Ford does not appear to have widened this program to include my car YET. The car has 71,100 miles, which is the same timeframe the recalled vehicles averaged their issue.I believe my car has a defect in the engine as well and this problem is a direct result of this defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691559October 6, 2025
ENGINE
When starting the engine ran very rough. Took it do a repair place to get checked out and they scoped the cylinder and found that the engine block cracked leaking coolant into #3 cylinder. Unrepairable. Requires a new engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691607October 6, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The contact’s son reported that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally, and he pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine block, causing a crack in cylinder #2. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to a defect in the 1.5L GTDI engines. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 77,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691674October 6, 2025
ENGINE
My 2017 Ford Escape SE has the original 2.0 engine, 90857 miles, no accidents. A widely known Ford engine defect called “coolant intrusion”marked by engine error code P0301, causes the car to consume coolant and overheat without notice. Issue is documented in TSV-22-2229 replacing TSV 22-2133. Byers Ford dealer, in Delaware Ohio, pressure tested the cylinder and identified the internal coolant leak with engine bore scope. Dealer service quoted an engine replacement over $9,100 as the only repair option. Ford Motor is unwilling to provide any financial assistance for this widely known defect because it’s outside of their eligibility window. I am requesting this vehicle and year be placed on a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691726October 6, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant leaking into cylinders 2 and 3. Engine overheating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691381October 4, 2025
ENGINE
I have a 1.5L ecoboost engine in my 2017 Ford escape. Known now for it's design flaw allowing coolant to enter the engine and cause catastrophic damage. This has happened to my vehicle and it is not covered under any recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691286October 3, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After visiting the mechanic 4 times in a month and half and having my spark plugs and ignition coils changed 4 times, they found my 2017 Ford escape had a coolant intrusion which was affecting the engine. Every time I turn on my car it shakes uncontrollably and when it runs it occasionally shakes or stutters. Ford knew of this issue and could of have mitigated by recalling the vehicle for repairs. Especially the financial strain many people face from being told it would cost close to 10k to get it fixed. Without many people having funds to pay for repairs or purchase a new car, it forces people to continue to use the vehicle until it finally complete shuts down. Additionally, many people don't even know of the issue until its too late and it has caused issues. This a significant concern because this issue can cause cars stalling/seizures and significant car accidents because of those stalls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691304October 3, 2025
ENGINE
Ford Dealer found Coolant Intrusion into cylinder 4 with 2.0L Ecoboost engine at 82,000 miles for 2017 Ford Escape. This is a well known issue that had recall issued in 2022. Ford offered no resolution or support for repair estimated at $8,000 to a well know engine flaw.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690954October 2, 2025
ENGINE
While driving on the highway, car started to shutter and sputter. Engine light came on, then started flashing putting the car into limp mode and I was almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. I took the car to my local mechanic and he said cylinder 3 misfire. He went to check the plug and coil, coil good but he could not get the plug out. I then called ford and they said they would not let me talk to a mechanic or service technician. I called another place, then another. Finally one person told me that there has been issues with coolant leaking into cylinders causing people to have to replace engines and it is a known issue yet ford does not seem to care. This is the last Ford I ever buy, they have known issues that could cause you to be hurt while driving and they don't stand by their products.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690989October 2, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering intermittently. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed with alternator and pistons failure. The second mechanic replaced the alternator; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the second mechanic, where the contact was informed that there was oil and coolant dilution, and metal shavings were found inside the engine. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,003.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690734October 1, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
I have a coolant leaking issue, that has harmed my engine and QuickLane at Bill Brown Ford in Livonia, recommended an engine change. There is a class action lawsuit about this, so it is a known defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690396September 29, 2025
ENGINE
Engine intrusion. Crack in block is allowing coolant to leak into the engine and am now being told a complete engine repair is needed. Even though it's a known issue with Technical Service Bulletin 22-2229 they are saying we need to pay the whole thing and is not covered under any recall issue and only has 70,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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