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2017 Ford Escape AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 24 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2017 Ford Escape SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | 370 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 Mot
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.
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."
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
3,308 complaints filed by owners for this model year (52 involving a crash, 23 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2017 Ford Escape AWD?
EPA figures for the 2017 Ford Escape AWD reach 24 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2017 Ford Escape AWD?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Escape AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2017 Ford Escape AWD?
Owners have filed 3,308 complaints with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford Escape AWD, most often about: Engine, Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2017 Ford Escape AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2017 Ford Escape AWD (2017 Ford Escape SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.