2017 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 187 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, 7% of its 2,684 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 37,399. A related power window recall (16V617000) applies to certain Titanium and SE units.
- Electrical System complaints
- 187
- 7% of 2,684
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 37,399 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Some vehicles suddenly enter limp mode with no throttle response, requiring the driver to pull over and restart the engine.
- Owners describe the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving at low speed, sometimes displaying a "shift to park, restart engine manually" message.
- The power liftgate has been reported to close on its own without adequate warning chime, striking or bruising the person standing beneath it.
- Rear power windows have stopped working, with one owner suspecting a loose wire in the driver door as the cause.
- A few owners report the vehicle failing to start after being parked, with the electronic control module needing replacement, sometimes more than once.
- One owner reported an electrical fire starting under the passenger hood area while the car was parked.
When 2017 Ford Escape electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 10, 2017, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 16V617000Aug 24, 2016Electrical System17,985 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk: If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.
Electrical System complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 187 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Escape, which is 7% of the 2,684 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford Escape's electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 16V617000 covers certain 2017 Escape Titanium and SE vehicles built between October 5, 2015 and May 12, 2016, for power window closing-force settings; dealers update the power window software free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2017 Escape electrical problems tend to appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 37,399 at the time electrical failures were reported.
- Have electrical issues on the 2017 Escape caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Escape.