2017 Ford Escape overheating reports

608 NHTSA complaints describe overheating and coolant leaks on the 2017 Ford Escape — roughly 23% of all complaints for this model year.

608

Overheating reports

23%

share of complaints

84,000 mi

median mileage in overheating reports (185 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 1,564 Engine and Engine Cooling 507 Power Train 390 Electrical System 156 Wheels 76 Fuel/propulsion System 72

Overheating in other Escape years

2023 Escape	10
2021 Escape	5
2020 Escape	10
2019 Escape	116
2018 Escape	474
2016 Escape	69
2015 Escape	77
2014 Escape	333
2013 Escape	497

Escape overheating by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2017 Ford Escape

Check engine light 863 Misfire / rough idle 450 Stalling 209 Vibration / shaking 192 Loss of power 103 Hesitation / surging 101 Won’t start 37

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2017 Ford Escape report before drawing conclusions.

Overheating across all vehicles →