Very disappointed. The contact stated that after arriving at the residence the window rolled up independently. The car was totaled. The contact checked and added additional coolant to the reservoir. Took it to the ford dealer and they said they can't get it to do the same thing and are kepping it overnight and will try in morning, and if it doesn't do it there is nothing they can do he said. It is ridiculous that ford knows this is an issue and isn't forced to recall and fix it. There was no indication that these lug nuts were faulty. They would have to have the vehicle for about 2 weeks, as we would not have to replace the engine but they could have it modified to make it smooth around the head gasket and reseal everything. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled. *ld the consumer stated the emergency brake and 4x4 disengaged were illuminated. 2017 ford escape. They filled it and told us to keep an eye on it. Vehicle dealer was able to replicate problem with door latch mechanisms. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. I have taken it to the dealer for repair several times this year. We had to keep trying to complete the turn and it would jerk forward a little, it took at least 20 times of putting it in park, starting engine and put it in drive to jerk along the road to a safe lot that was about 20 yards away. After reading about this issue, and having new coils installed, and spark plugs, it is my thought the coolant leaking into the cylinder is the issue. Got a call back that it needs a new transmission. 4 mph with little to no hesitation as soon as my foot lifts off the brake pedal. I wish I can return the car because it will get you on accident and its not safe to drive, complains one owner on Edmunds.com. The state police arrived immediately thereafter and used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. The technician rode with me while I drove and the vehicle's engine would flutter at around 1500 rpms while maintaining constant speed. I have noticed recalls on escape vehicles in the past regarding the same situation however nothing has been sent out regarding the 2017 models. Electronic control module replaced again. Thank you. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. Dealer could not rotate tires. While driving my 2017 Ford Escape on a town street at a rate of 35 mph my transmission began slipping. While I was driving to the dealership at 10:45 am on 8/12, the car was not accelerating normally and the mpg readings were all over the place. They have had my car for ~month and a half. Need to press extremely hard on the brakes pedal to stop the vehicle, My 2017 ford escape is exhibiting the problem described below and apparently known to ford on or about february 2018. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. The contact stated that while the engine was idling at a stop light, the vehicle lost motive power. Shortly later, while waiting for the light to change, I noticed a vibration of the car and looked at the tachometer which showed 1,200 rpm & rising (600rpm is normal). Other common symptoms of a transmission problem include delayed gear shifting, and overheating. 5l and 2. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. I was actually on my way to stop at a ford dealer in april 2022 and it quit pulling all together. This is one link to a test crash: https://www. The failure mileage was 83,958. The vehicle is not safe to be on the road. When opening from the outside the latch will remain extended and not spring back into place. We also have taken it to the dealer and left it for two days, and because it is sporadic they weren't able to replicate it. No error codes when bring it back to dealer. Shortly after the warning light, the car stopped in the middle of a major intersection and required a tow to the dealership for further repair. The dealer told me to contact you for assistance. Upon inspecting the coolant reservoir, the contact's father noticed that the coolant level was low. My greatest concern is that now the traction control light will flash and the throttle will become unresponsive. To diagnose the problem. We had engine issue with coolant disappearing and engine misses at idle and excelleration. Eddie said no the car would have to be serviced to tell what was wrong. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. I see online that everyone is having this prroblem. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. According to the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) website, the 2017 Escape has several problem areas. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. 3rd, the clock in vehicle keeps changing time. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a manufacturer defect coolant leak into the cylinder block. I owe on a car I cannot drive, cannot have smogged, cannot register in the state of california and ford will not replace these engines. I don't have a clue the number of cars on the road with lug nuts that couldn't be removed. I had to drive home about 30 minutes in limp mode. I drove to my ford dealer and lleft the car for diagnosis. Shtml https://static. On 06/07/2022 I started my car in the morning and as I put the car in reverse I was greeted with a message "engine is hot pull over safely" the heat gauge was all the way to the top. The consumer was unable to locate a dealer that could investigate the issue. Dealer recommended transmission replacement after finding transmission fluid burned and contaminated with metallic debris. total coast to fix close to $8000. The coolant will not last one day, car displays as overheating to pull over to a safe location, cannot even be driven for 2 miles without over heating. I drove about 100 feet when I braked and the car shut down again ,in traffic. The vehicle was then taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the head gasket was fractured and there was water in the engine oil reservoir. I have had my car in a few times to have the underpinning reattached, tightened down, which helps for a little bit. Found some online suggestions and after an hour figured out where the fuel pump fuse was and removed it and the engine stopped. The vin was unavailable. I am filing this report just in case I get injured or killed before I can have it checked by a ford dealer. No dealer will look at the issue since the vehicle is out of the basic warranty. If Ford cant get DCTs right, it should just go back to making traditional automatic transmissions. The vehicle shudders while it is being driven. & the dealership is 100 miles r/t from me. As should you. If the company has known about this issue for this long, I should have been notified of the potential problem. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed for the seat belt failure. By this point it was hardly going and check engine light was on. 5 weeks without any service, due to issues at the dealership beyond my control. Then vehicle started to have rough idle every day, not running smoothly, almost stalling, engine light comes on then after a day or two goes off. The vehicle was not repaired. I have only had my vehicle for 2. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring intermittently for approximately one month. The vehicle check engine light has lit up on multiple occasions. At a light) and a message comes up saying "auto startstop shift to p restart engine". Purchased in late 2021 with approximately 68000 miles on the odometer. I have been having issues ever since. This incident would occur whether it was 35 mph to 70 mph, The coolant leaks into the spark plugs creating miss fire cylinder 3, Engine started out running roughly a couple days later it overheated the car gave me a notice to pull over safely I turned the car off the oil looks milky , it only has 71,000 miles on it. If I paid out of pocket it would have been covered within 2 years unlimited miles. When pulling out onto a busy highway, the check engine light and safety information notification popped up stating the engine was at an unsafe temperature and to safely park right away. This has happened when I've been using cruise control, & when I haven't. Belief is that the dissimilar metals that makeup these nuts cause corrosion and may fail, without any warning, and cause serious damade/injuries. Pdf ; the symptoms of failure last year were very similar, loss of power, misfire, stuttering, running rough. This occurs when the car is stopped at a red light/stop sign. My ford escape has the engine start/stop feature. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine was misfiring, and the vehicle was shuddering. A shroud or cover should be placed as it is on other vehicles including older escapes. It was towed to a shop but they were not able to do anything with the vehicle do I had it towed to a ford dealership. Guess what a week after its in Im getting an engine warning light on the dash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The cause of the failure was not determined. This is unsafe and putting risk on my family and I. The condition of the tire was horrific! We managed to pull to the side of the highway. 5 liter engine for the same problem. It finally started and I was able to make it home. I have been informed of this defect during last 2 service visits. The engine was mixing antifreeze in the oil which will lead to a catastrophe engine failure creating a dangerous safety incident. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not available. Ive contacted ford corp. To see if they will cover the repair since its a known defect and they keep pushing me off to the dealership and the dealership said they cant do anything until they hear from ford corp. What can I do? I had nothing but problems after buying this new vehicle and been having to pay out of pocket to fix it. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. I have a 2015 Ford Escape 1.6 with 192,000 miles, recently the car started to show the message Transmission fault Service Now I took the car to a workshop and the trasmission was replaced by a revised one, but after the exchange the message came back, as the trasmission is under warranty the workshop requested a new exchange of the trasmission, but after leaving the car from the workshop and driving approximately 100 miles the same message appeared again, I called the workshop and the owner said he would request another transmission but I have doubts if the problem really is the transmission, because now I have two alert messages "Transmission fault service now" and "Power reduce to lower engine temperature" has anyone dealt with this type of problem and could guide me how to solve the problem? In case the fluid level is low, add more transmission fluid to an appropriate level. We were out of state visiting family as well, so this has been a huge inconvenience for everyone involved as my husband has had to miss two weeks of classes to take care of the vehicle and i have had to miss several days of work due to this situation. transmission failure, electric system and catalytic converter at 36, 000 miles. Cost would be ,500. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. No overheating or visible leaks under hood/vehicle. At that point, the cabin began to fill with smoke and the engine light, oil light, and alert screen became alive. They recommend I take it to ford for better diagnosis where they tell me I now need a new engine for upwards of 6 thousand dollars See pictures for fords description. The local dealer was not contacted. 12/4/2019 2 weeks after getting car back, now it won't start and is dead in my driveway . The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The window switch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. Over 125 complaints about this same issue on carcomplaints. Despite the repair, the contact stated that the failure returned a few days later. The car suddenly loses power. When I began looking for a replacement car, several dealerships refused to even accept the car as a trade in stating that this was a known problem with Ford cars. The horn will chirp twice telling me a door is open and that's the only way I know it's not closed. Ford should be responsible for this matter,now I have to buy another car,I willnot drive the same car again. This is unacceptable. Which cost me over 500. The drivers side seat module had to be replaced as well. The expense to replace should not be absorbed by owner of vehicle, but rather by the manufacturer. The check engine warning light remained illuminated. I had it taken to an independent service center where he confirmed that there were 4 other lugs total on the other (3) wheels that were swollen as well. The contact stated that the vehicle was subjected to customer satisfaction campaign number: 19b37 (power train). For people not expecting the knocking/banking on your feet it is quite unsettling. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered and referred her to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. I was told the transmission was bad. As I was trying to make my way to that parking lot, smoke began to fill the car through the vents. And all they couild tell me was the transmission needed to be replaced and it would be 4 months before parts would be available and cost over ,400 to repair. It is only four years old but has 100,000 miles obviously past the warranty. Auto start stop failed to function properly. When vehicle is stopped and the auto on/off function is engaged, sometimes the engine dies completely. I have 300 miles on mine and its been in the shop 3xs. Ford is aware of the problem and has done nothing to correct the problem/safety concern. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. This vehicle is going to kill someone. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact was referred to the local dealer. Seats belts fail to lock and engage. I only happens when i go in reverse and it never happens while the escape is in drive while in motion. I was dragged down my drive way. The vehicle was repaired. The next morning, the same overheating message appeared and then again later that day. We called after 2 days of service and they said the service was complete, the recall part had indeed broken and that the car was shifting normally. The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. This is a problem with the factory paint. There are hundreds of 1. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. The fluid level should be between COOL and HOT marks. I recently had a brake hose fail on a '99 chevy pickup truck when approaching an intersection. They said it was a known issue. They are stating it is a "flywheel issue and pump not properly aligning with the clutch". Also was informed the have my correspondence with the representative stating it was covered and they'd pay for it but they will not provide me with copies. I do not know as to why it won't start. This isn't fair because I didn't even get a warning. The failure mileage was approximately 89,100. Vehicle is scheduled for diagnosis and repair at an authorized ford dealer on 3/20/16. Do you need to take your car to a dealership for repairs? The failure mileage was 81,000. This created a hazardous situation. They held it for 6 calendar days then ran a diagnostic on the car. I looked at replacement cars at county ford in graham, nc where I had purchased it 2 years previously, however, I felt the sales team was overly aggressive and not empathetic at having sold me a car 2 years previous that was now unrepairable at their dealership. I pulled the vehicle over and turned off the car. My car has never been in an accident now nor prior to my purchase. I reported this to the dealership but they told me there was nothing they could do since they could not replicate the problem. Ford will not covering the parts or labor 0. My vehicle's coolant reservoir is constantly low and I see excessive white smoke coming from the tailpipe. Our trusted local mechanic revealed to us that this is a common problem. I have noticed recalls on escape vehicles in the past regarding the same situation however nothing has been sent out regarding the 2017 models. I'm tired of having to to manually turn auto start stop off. It was an engine replacement that cost 00. As a retired engineer from the u. S. Dept. Has happened over a dozen times to me within 40. Depending on the type of repair and the severity of the problem, a Ford Escape transmission can last anywhere from 100 to 180 thousand miles. While driving the escape the steering suddenly became unresponsive and the steering wheel became very very hard to turn, we were barely able to get off the road. The contact stated that as he continued to drive that same day, the vehicle was jerking significantly. Interior plastic is cheap, carpet is flimsy, and the body dents very easily. Ford should buy the car back. The dealer replaced the engine. Only advisory when it happens is on dashboard display. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. Per nhtsa 10160883 and ford communication no. As I was driving on I-75 on the evening of sunday, november 14, 2021 around 8:30, at approximately 75 mph (I was in the middle lane passing a semi-truck), my car suddenly lost power. Car only has about 53k miles. The contact stated that the failure occurred on more than one occasion. Spoke to ford to see if they could help, was advised to take to a ford dealership. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had coolant leak into the cylinders. I took it there for an oil change, which I always do and it's been there almost 2 months. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a coolant leak; however, the mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle. It went for a little bit then started revving like crazy, dropped speed quickly and then completely shut down. This particular year and model are a problem and has been reported by other vehicles owners. Have researched online and found many testimonials re: this same issue . After research and speaking with our mechanic, we believe the coolant temperature sensor is bad. A few times it would not accelerate (usually in very dangerous situations like merging onto a highway) and just last week the check engine light came on. None of the drivers (my daughter, my husband, or myself) of the car recall hitting an out-of-the-ordinary large pot hole. Justanswer. The last episode occurred when the dealership was changing hands and was not followed up on. Occupants of the vehicle stuffed extreme bruising, a concussion and loss of skin from impacting inside sides of vehicle. Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was discovered that the flex plate had fractured, causing the torque converter and transmission to fail. But instead of the driver manipulating the gears, like a traditional stick-shift, the cars onboard computer handles that task. Transmission filed doing highway speed of 55mph. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two years later. This is a known defect from tsb 22-2229. 2017 2. The vehicle was taken to bob tomes ford (950 s central expy, mckinney, tx 75070), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. So far, it has corrected itself sometimes after one or two attempts and often after many more. Additionally, the spark plug was corroded. I looked at all of my windows and driver control panel, and did not see an issue. All these issues with 5 weeks of having this car. Some transmission faults can cost thousands of dollars and can result in a ruined car. The contact's mother owns a 2017 ford escape. 2017 escape . I am still trying to come up with 00 for the repair so I can get my car back. I am now faced with spending ,000+ to replace the long block engine assembly. The contact stated that she replaced the key fob, lubricated the door latch assembly, and replaced the battery; however, the failure persisted. It appears to be caused by a faulty "vapor canister purge valve. Took to dealership with 62,000 miles, and was advised coolant was leaking into cylinder 1. The lug nuts do not even fit the wrench that is provided in the car for changing flats . I later went to emergency room because of my head bruise and pain. The car behind me had to swerve around me to keep from hitting me. I was thinking that it was just the fob but it started to do the same thing in days to come. However, torque converter requires significant transmission work in addition. there were no prior warnings. We bought a 2017 Ford Escape titanium second hand from a Ford dealership with around 40,000 miles on it. Around 67,000 miles the motor started to overheat. We brought it to a Ford dealership, the manager of the garage told me it would likely need a new motor before it was even inspected. Check engine light came on, took to dealership. With all the beeps on these cars, the lid definitely needs a warning when it is coming down. The contact stated while starting to drive, the vehicle was jerking. Passenger rear wheel lugs were noticeably loose. This issue appears to be that it's possible for the car to cut off as it normally would at a complete stop, but it won't auto start - instead displaying a message about putting the car into park and restarting the engine manually. Vehicle was 3 months out of 5 years warranty but only 34,607 miles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa. Whats your name? Transmission facility contacted local ford dealer in vero beach, fl to see if they would cover any parts.. Nope! The contact also stated that the tank that held the antifreeze was empty, but there was no external leak. The contact's husband assisted her daughter with shifting the gear shifter into neutral(n) and the vehicle stopped rolling; however, the failure reoccurred on another occasion. When the check engine light came on, I did occasionally have white smoke and it chugged when running like there was a blockage. The vehicle had about 44,900 miles on it. I became aware about the issue while doing research on the internet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Brian Jones spent more than 20 years working as an ASE Certified Master Tech and Parts Specialist at multiple dealerships. I have replaced the ignition coil 3 times and each time it fails within 3 weeks. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2017 Escape. At approximately 61,800 miles the transmission completely failed and had to be either replaced or rebuilt. This video tutorial shows you step-by-step The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the head gasket leaking but was not repaired. The issue is that the car does not restart. Approximately in mid july 2020 the first incident occurred with the vehicle, while driving the car suddenly lost all power and could not be started, the car was towed to freehold ford which was the closest ford dealership. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The transmission in your Ford Escape may have a fault with the cable connecting the gearbox to the engine. I have called lamarque ford in new orleans, last week on july 13th and14th and kept getting transferred back and forth with no solution. Nothing. While doing this, the auto start system tried to restart the car, even though it had been previously disabled. The whole process took about 30 minutes before the power came back. I am not happy with only 2 recalls being reported on this vehicle because I've read over 600 reviews with the same known problems and nothing has been done about it! He went and bought a 5 pack of batteries. My daughter has missed muliple days of school due to the ongoing car issues. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they were unable to repair the vehicle, the vehicle was then towed back to his home. The 3rd incident happened again while the vehicle was stationary. While driving the engine started misfiring for approximately 30 seconds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case number was provided. It blew a fuse, disabled hill assist, traction control, and awd. Rear window cracked into a spiderweb. The vehicle was towed to tuttle-click ford lincoln (43 auto center dr, irvine, ca 92618, (949) 472-5200), but the cause of the failures could not be diagnosed. I could no longer accelerate and had to coast off the main road, thankfully not getting hit. However, ford never officially notified me. Unfortunately, the car hit me and ran me over resulting in a broken ankle. These three solutions differ slightly in cost and the quality of the repair. Transmission failed and was rebuilt by route 23 automall. When stopped at a light, the vehicle's auto start function fails to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally at start-up. And was told the replacement lug nuts would go bad again, wasn't offered a safer or better choice for my 2017 escape. The failure mileage was unknown. This has been happening for over a year now. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission inadvertently slipped out of gear. Ford I was told is aware but did nothing as the vehicle was 2000 mi. The dealer could not fix the problem it happened 4 times in 12k miles I returned the vehicle to the dealer as they could not find the problem after replacing several defective electronic parts. I turned off the vehicle and ran out at which point i noticed that there was a fire under the hood of the vehicle and flames were escaping through the grill, under the hood and out the bottom. At 50000 miles my check engine light started coming on, my vehicle was driving rough and jolting and I would randomly loose coolant without any exterior leak which of course then my vehicle would start to overheat so I took it in. Will this happen with the replacement engine too? The contact owns a 2017 ford escape. We were out of state visiting family as well, so this has been a huge inconvenience for everyone involved as my husband has had to miss two weeks of classes to take care of the vehicle and I have had to miss several days of work due to this situation. I was informed that there was coolant leaking into one of the engine cylinders causing the car to overheat with the possibility of it even catching on fire. This is the secondary car I have gotten from sam pack's 5 star ford in carrollton. Is quite unsettling motive power escape based on all problems reported for the repair was not followed on! 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