general problems of the 2017 Ford Escape - part 1

Component: brake booster while driving on the interstate (at 80mph), check engine light came on and vehicle struggled to maintain power to stay at speed, would downshift for power to get back but as soon as it up shifted speed would drop again. My fuel mileage also dropped drastically as well as forced me to exit interstate on order to get gas. In attempt to stop at the stop sign, I discovered I had little to no brakes. Brake pedal was extreme hard and could not be pushed down. Luckily no cars where in front of me or coming when I reached the stop sign, had to be put into n to stop/stay stopped at the sign until it was safe to completely exit the off ramp and get to the nearby gas station to safely park the car. Safety: highly compromised for myself as well as others as it was impossible to stop/slow quickly nearly at all. Independent garage: all issued (including engine power) were direct result of brake booster failure. Component has been replaced and remedied with a new replacement brake booster. I obtained pictures as well as kept the original part as it has clear damage to one side due to manufacturer/mechanical defect. - Ford has recalled this exact part, cause & reason for thousands of other newer models. However clearly 2017 Escapes are also effected. At first glimpse, it disnt appear that the brakes were the entire cause of rhe issues, especially since the brake light failed to come on.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the abs sensor lights was illuminated. Additionally, the engine block was previously replaced and there were unknown failures with the windshield wipers and windows operating previously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the undercarriage of the vehicle was in a flood and was rusted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

This began may of 2023. I had a 2017 Ford Escape and at 50,000 it had to get a whole new transmission. I have also purchased a new engine for this Escape that has the same issues.

The brakes locked up and was red hot had to poor water on them, had our shop put new brake pads ,rotors ,new hoses on rotors and brake calibers on it. It got so hot it melted the hose . Not even 2 weeks later it has done it again. So shop started all over with new pads ,rotors,hoses ,calibers ,and master cylindeda. Still didnt fix the issues. They said something is got to be wrong with the ibs . I have had it towed to the dealership in panama city FL. Were we can trade it in cause we are scared of it now but there should be a recall on this before someone gets hurt this is very dangerous and could make you lose control of the vehicle when it does this white driving.

Coolant issues, calipers needing replaced/seized but maintenance has always been up-kept and done at dealer, odor from turbo.

Abs light and traction light is on then hill assist information comes on then the 4 wheel drive disabled comes on then for minutes later comes back on and says abled. It’s been going on for sometime now but now when I am driving it seems like it just shuts off and then starts again and at times it goes very quick. It is very dangerous. I only have 45000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the brakes engaged unintendedly, and the vehicle came to an immediate stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The engine did not turn off, and the contact stated that there was no traffic nearby during the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,601.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact's daughter stated that while driving 40 mph around a bend, the brakes failed to function as intended. The contact's daughter depressed the brake pedal, but the brake pedal seized. The contact's daughter had to depress the brake pedal with force. The vehicle came to a stop when the contact's daughter shifted the vehicle into park(p). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with vacuum brake booster pump failure. The vehicle was repaired. The contact's daughter stated that when the mechanic took the vehicle for a test drive, the timing belt fractured. The vehicle was then diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Purchased in-10/31/24- 2017 Escape ES 2. 5 ltr echoboost: 11/13/24-oil change,wipers,headlights, recall buching,11/24 transmission mount, clicking noise, transmission chokes 11/23-check engine lights, 12/10- headlights, car auto shut off 1/23/25- new tires, studdars accel, loosing power, cylinder 2 missfire,spark ignition coils all 4 replaced, 02/10- missfire 3-cylinder, replaced, 3/24-misfire 2&4-cylinder moister on coils & plugs, replaced-headlights,bright lights malfunction. 5/17- shaking, chokes acceleration, turned off on hghwy 65mls hr apx. Misfire 2-cylinder. 7/3-tires won't hold air,7/27-tire melted from inside out,9/3-over heat indicator, resivor empty take cap off fills with collant, no leaking found, hear the fluid bubbling through engine, wheels screeching acceleration, 9/28- over heat, back tires screeching, brakes grinding, shuts off while on hghwy. 9/29-engine light, drive train evape,change tires, Escape valve canister, 10/15-misfire cylinder3, greyish white smoke tail pipe, ignition starts without key fully engaged, chokes after starting power lose, peddle clicking on acceleration, slow acceleration hestattion. 11/2-change rotors, breakpads, due to ignition malfunction removed starter fuse to enter maintenance mode. I'd be happy to email documents the website doesn't allow me to upload with complaint, these events took place over 12months period bad continue. Car now is overheating stopping the engine while I'MA driving low or high speeds. Causing clicking sound in front tires and a squealing noise driving low speeds or accelerating stops around 35mls hr.

I had recently brought an SUV that came with no manuals for that vehicle. Which is important and crucial, but the scariest part and a life-threatening way. It came with no brake fluid at all. I was shocked, and you put my life and my son in danger. I will file a complain with federal trade commission (ftc), state's attorney general's office, state's department of commerce , better business bureau (bbb) and the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) for car safety issues and manufacturer recalls. It can be dangerous, and your brakes may not work properly. The fluid operates under high temperatures and high pressure, and without it, your car would not be able to stop when you push the brake pedal inside your vehicle. It will simply go to the floor without stopping, which will have catastrophic consequences. Thank you, falvey's. I will order the manuals myself and go to o’reilly auto parts first thing this morning to top off my brake fluid. Thank you, jesus, for protecting me and my son. The devil is a liar. That my consciousness told me to do further research and investigation. I forgive you all and hope the next customers get treated professionally, especially when it comes to safety. Number one priority!.

The car experienced a sudden loss of boost power and, at the same time, and much more concerning and dangerous, a total loss of brake power assist. The brakes were firm (hard), but had zero power assist, and I could barely stop the car at idle in my driveway, much less on a highway or open road. I thank god that my son, who was driving at the time, was not in a dangerous situation when this failure occurred. It turns out, a single vacuum pump, mated directly to the camshaft, applies vacuum boost to the turbo (power loss) and brakes (catastrophic brake failure). I replaced the vacuum pump, but the problem persisted, so I had to take it in to the dealership for evaluation. I was told the problem is the bolt that mates the vacuum pump to the cam shears off when the vacuum pump seizes. I subsequently read of many cases of this problem on the Escape, but also on the f-150 (for which there is apparently a recall???) -- really, any Ford with an ecoboost turbo engine. Additionally, the bolt shearing and vacuum pump disintegrating, leads to metal shavings that destroy the turbo. How this very serious road hazard caused by a terrible engineering design flaw (single point of catastrophic failure) hasn't resulted in a major safety recall for all these Ford ecoboost engines is totally shocking and beyond me. This is coming from an engineer who has spent 50+ years working on cars. Nhtsa has absolutely failed in not addressing this terrible safety and design problem.

My 2017 Ford Escape 1. 5l ecoboost. Had the brake booster completely fail while driving down the highway on oct. 27th. I took it the next day to the Ford service center in my area. They informed me it was the brake booster and would cost around $1100. They called me two days later and told me instead it was the vacuum pump, and that it was be cheaper to fix. They said it would be done that following Monday. On Monday I got a phone call asking me when the last time I changed/checked my oil. I told them it was changed on Aug 7th. It was checked (with video evidence) on October 19th. They told me they were “test driving my vehicle and heard a loud pop, followed by my car turning off. ” they informed me that there was very little oil in my pan and that my car had thrown a rod. I explain that my oil level was fine, and that my car had no indication of needing oil. They replied with similar comments such as “the car gave no warning or indication light. It was driving just fine, it was shifting fine. Everything was fine until pop. ” my husband asked his mechanic (who was unavailable at the time) and was told “when a vacuum pump goes out the engine will continue to supply oil in an attempt to cool the pump. The oil will then go to the exhaust and due to the eco system on the exhaust. The driver won’t know. ” with this information, an investigation into a recall seems necessary.

Brakes have failed twice and been repaired. Several sensors have failed and been repaired. The engine failed and had to be totally rebuilt. The vehicle has only 45000 miles. Minor, but paint has peeled down to bare metal. The engine has just been repaired by dealership - it was a bear to get that accomplished. Ford corporation would not assist but the dealership itself was very proactive. When the incident happened several warnings came on but did not stay on - stopped right in the middle of a street which in my view created a huge safety hazard . We were able to restart and get off the road but had to have it towed. It would not go faster than 5-10 mph. I have done much research on the vehicle to find out that this failure was due to a design and numerous manufacturing flaws - coolant leaked into the engine block and cracked the heads. Ford corporation has known this for a long time and was not forthcoming when the other repairs were done. The paint and the brakes are also well known problems. The vehicle is now repaired but the question is - for how long? it was inspected through sam galloway Ford in fort myers FL. I don’t feel like I can even sell/trade the vehicle and pass these issues on to someone else. Ford is certainly not being fair to other drivers who are having the same ecoboost engine problems.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle she need to depressed the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard before the brakes began to function properly. The contact also stated that the alarm activated while driving, prompting her to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with both rear brake rotator. The contact was also informed that the vehicle's key fob needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.

2017 Ford Escape 1. 5 ecoboost with only 50,571 miles. The engine failed as did the brakes due to the booster breaking off at the engine cam. I called Ford motor company and they asked me to take it to a Ford dealer because they have a customer service program on that engine which extended the power train warranty period to seven years. I notified Ford of the engine failure in August 2024, made an appointment at a Ford dealer per their request, had it towed to the dealer, and on 10/31/24 the Ford dealer notified me that the engine was defective and will cost $8000 to fix it. Ford motor company said sorry, the 7 year in service date on this vehicle expired on 10/19/24 just 12 days earlier, and refused to fix the engine. I had to pay the Ford dealer a $210 check out fee then go to the expense of towing the vehicle back home and stuck with a junk vehicle that Ford knows their ecoboost engine has a manufacturers defect.

For the last few months, I’ve noticed that my vehicle’s brake mechanism hasn’t been stable, also audible /noises coming from brakes at time, vehicle has an evap leak, causing vehicle not to start after refilling with gas. Yesterday, 6/11, while traveling, there was a notice that said engine was overheated and to stop vehicle safely. I was on a restricted highway on a very slim shoulder, very traumatized, but after 3 hours successfully has vehicles towed to a repair shop. No work has started.

All four of the tail lights, on the hatch and on the sides of the car are leaking and retaining water which has caused the brake/tail lights on the rear to fail. This is an obvious safety hazard and a quick google search reveals that it is a widespread problem. There has always been some water in the light, starting with condensation about a year ago, but as of the last few weeks, the lights are inconsistent, and now appear to not be working at all.

Emergency brake sets itself. Car won't start. Takes many attempts to get brake to release and be able to drive car.

In Jan 2019, we bought this certified pre-owned car. Recently, we received a recall noticed that involved the timing system. We took it in and was told that the system was resolved and there was no further issues. Two days after leaving the dealer, the check engine light came on. The car began having the same issues that where present before taking it in for the recall timing issues. When I called to return the car, I was told that there was no further issues to address and I was responsible for any further concerns. Shortly after my brake pedal became stiff and was difficult to stop. I was able to get it stopped safely. The next day the engine died and would not start. After taking it to a mechanic, I was told the the engine would need to be replaced due to the timing belt snapping. The car had less than 70,000 miles on it and if there were any issues with the timing belt they should have been caught during the time the recall issues were addressed.

When approaching a red light on 8/12/22 in dry conditions, my son attempted to push brake part way down to slow on approach. Nothing happened. Pushed brake all the way to floor and vehicle barely slowed. Brakes had been serviced in may 2022. Vehicle had 36,094 miles. Note: accident report not under owner's name as I was not the driver.

Traveling on I-77 in bland county virginia. I was doing 70 mph and had to slow to 40 mph due to a tractor trailer. Brakes failed, made it off the interstate safely. I went to a garage. They installed front brake pads which did not help. Upon checking, they recommended a vacuum pump as my brakes were no better and all of the oil was leaking out of my car. I checked with Ford and my warranty expired on may 16, 2022. Cannot even drive the car due to the oil and brake issue. The vacuum pump had disintegrated.

After arriving at my designation 250 miles from my home my I arrived safely but when leaving from there the car would start. I waited 20 minutes before I tried starting it and it started. I was there for the weekend for a graduation. Sunday the car started and I proceeded to come home to the same distance. I stopped at costco in portland, or. Which was about 5:30 evening. I went to put my groceries in the car but the hood would not open. I tried to use the fob but again it would not start. I took the key out of the fob and opened the door and the horn started blasting and the car lights started blinking. My son was in portand, or. As well and meet me at costco. He opened the fob and put in a new battery but that did not work. We figured that it was probably dead even though it was never used and new. He went and bought a 5 pack of batteries. We tried again and again it would not start. Before I called him I had gotten hold of my roadside insurance and since it was not considered an accident nor anyone hurt, they said it would take about 1 to 2 hours to get there. That's when I called my son. After numerous times trying to get it started with a new battery it finally started. Drove home with my son following behind and made it home. I was thinking that it was just the fob but it started to do the same thing in days to come. As of today July 11, 2022 my car has been at the dealer where I bought it since may 23, 2022. I took it there for an oil change, which I always do and it's been there almost 2 months. I did send a letter to Ford motor company , customer relationship center in dearborn, mi 48126. I believe that my 2022 Ford should be considered a safety defect. I'm just glad that, had my car lost power on the freeway or any other place it I would not had any control over it. I did not mention that my granddaughter was with me when I drove the 250 miles.

The right rear brake makes a clunking noise and also the left front brake makes the same noise. When taking off by backing out or pulling out and applying the brakes it makes a clunking sound.

When I press down on the brakes it makes it kind of like an air sound or squeaking sound I have taken it to a repair shop three times to have it repaired. The last time I took a dare they agreed all the fittings and joints and stuff like that. I was driving to georgia just last week and a traffic hollow to the top and I had to press down hard on the brake it made a really loud suction or squeaking sound I'm wondering if there is a recall for these brakes. Squeaking sound maybe I've heard one either you press down really hard on the brake or when you have to press the brake all of a sudden.

2017 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to instrument panel. Consumer stated that when the lights on the instrument panel are illuminated they are a distraction. The consumer stated the emergency brake and 4x4 disengaged were illuminated. The consumer was unable to locate a dealer that could investigate the issue.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the vehicle down and up shifted intermittently, and had lost power. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle stated that while attempting to slow down existing the highway, and the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal extremely stiff. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was placed in neutral (n) in order for the vehicle to slow down. The vehicle was taken independent mechanic where a hand held diagnostic machine stated that the cam shaft sensor was not working properly and a new engine was needed and the brake booster was defective would not build up pressure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Rear brake rotors are rusted and have deep grooves with obvious brake pad wear to the point of being unsafe. This vehicle is under warranty and has been to the dealership for this issue only to be told this is normal. Have been told by the dealership employee this is a known problem with this model dating back to 2013 and the manufacturer will not address the defect. I had this problem with my previous 2014 exact model and had to replace the rear brakes at my exspence even though it to was under factory warranty.

Brakes pedal is very hard to press. Need to press extremely hard on the brakes pedal to stop the vehicle.

80 miles away from home. Brake pedal was hard to used,failing to stopping, towed to dealer they change my oil and said I need brakes and declined diagnostic. They knew their was no brakes. I did not what them to replace brakes and to find out what cause the failure. I picked up with no brakes and took somewhere else. It was the vacuum boost and gear snapped off which turns vacuum. This part should not fail and needs to be recalled also reimburse my costs out of pocket. Any questions just ask.

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and pressing the brake pedal the vehicle did not stop causing the vehicle to crash into two parked vehicles. During the incident no injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer willis Ford(15 n. Dupont blvd smyrna DE. ). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Jft.

The vehicle was taken to the dealership on March 11, 2019 after driving the vehicle and the vehicle would not stop, even though the breaks were being applied. For any type of breakage, you would have to accel the car to go faster. The car is still in the dealership and have not ben able to figure out the underlying problem.

The car suddenly loses power. Then the braking is very difficult . You feel as though the car will not stop . This has occurred four times in the span of 300 miles . This has occurred on the highway and city streets.

Within 17,000 miles on the 2017 Ford Escape the brakes and the rotors went out and within 8 months of having bought the Escape one of the rear seatbelts is not working.

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact detected an abnormal noise with no warning lights illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the Ford store morgan hill 17045 condit rd, morgan hill, CA 95037 (408) 782-8201 where a diagnostic test was done and the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000. Dr.

I want to report a sporadic loss of the power assist for the brakes making the car unsafe to drive. This has happened on 5 or 6 separate occasions on a trip from chicago to florida and back so weather or air temp is not an issue. The problem may occur after the engine is started. It happens going both forward and in reverse. When I back the car with a cold engine and high idle, down the driveway, it is almost impossible to stop the car. If you have never driven a car with manual brakes, you would probably panic and get into an accident. This is a 9 month old car with less than 7,000 miles.