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2017 Ford Escape recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 2,695
Latest campaign: Jun 9, 2026

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	2	Jun 9, 2026	26V374000 16V617000
Equipment	1	Jan 15, 2026	26V011000
Power train	1	Jun 10, 2022	22V413000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 9, 2026Latest campaign


Jun 9, 202626V374000	Visibility: power window devices and controls A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V374000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Risk A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V374000 · Jun 9, 2026
Jan 15, 202626V011000	Equipment: electrical engine block heater An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V011000 What's wrong 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. Risk An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V011000 · Jan 15, 2026
Jun 10, 202222V413000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Risk A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. Campaign NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
Aug 24, 201616V617000	Visibility: power window devices and controls If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V617000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Risk If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12. Campaign NHTSA 16V617000 · Aug 24, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component2,695

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2,695Complaints filed

39Involving a crash

15Involving a fire

56Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	1,578	59	7	10	5
Engine and engine cooling	509	19	1	0	0
Power train	391	15	5	3	5
Electrical system	155	6	2	1	4
Unknown or other	153	6	3	5	4
Wheels	76	3	0	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	72	3	0	0	0
Structure	62	2	3	0	4
Service brakes	49	2	2	0	4
Steering	48	2	2	0	2
Exterior lighting	39	1	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	31	1	6	1	6
Fuel system	22	1	0	0	0
Air bags	21	1	17	1	26
Gasoline	21	1	0	0	0

21 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Vehicle went into limp mode with my teeange daughter driving on the interstate due to the known coolant intrusion issue.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771243
Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced a total loss of motive power without warning lights illuminating.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771216
Exterior lighting
“The head light bulbs continuously burn out every few months. Brights and fog lights work”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770835

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2017 Ford Escape recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Escape. The most recent, 26V374000 (reported June 9, 2026), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Ford Escape recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ford Escape?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 1,578 complaints out of 2,695 filed with NHTSA (59%). Across all complaints, owners reported 39 crashs and 15 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ford Escape?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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