2017 Ford Escape overheating reports

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

599

Overheating reports

23%

share of complaints

84,170 mi

median mileage in overheating reports (184 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 1,543 Engine and Engine Cooling 505 Power Train 386 Electrical System 154 Wheels 76 Fuel/propulsion System 71

Overheating in other Escape years

2023 Escape	10
2020 Escape	10
2019 Escape	114
2018 Escape	466
2016 Escape	68
2015 Escape	74
2014 Escape	331
2013 Escape	496

Escape overheating by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2017 Ford Escape

Check engine light 856 Misfire / rough idle 446 Stalling 209 Vibration / shaking 190 Hesitation / surging 101 Loss of power 100 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 →