2017 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 95 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, 4% of its 2,684 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 70,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area on this model year.
- Fuel System complaints
- 95
- 4% of 2,684
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 70,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden stalling while driving at highway speeds, with the vehicle restarting normally afterward.
- Some describe stalling at low speed or while stopped at a red light or making a turn, with the engine losing power then recovering after restart.
- Several owners report fuel economy far below the advertised EPA sticker rating, with one citing a large gap between advertised and real-world combined mpg.
- Owners describe loud noises coming from the fuel tank area at slower speeds and near-stalling with low RPM, tied to purge valve and canister components.
- A few complaints link recurring stall symptoms to the auto stop/start system failing to restart the engine, requiring the driver to shift to park and restart manually.
When 2017 Ford Escape fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 26, 2017, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel 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 many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 95 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, which is 4% of the 2,684 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Ford Escape?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Fuel System problem area on the 2017 Ford Escape.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2017 Escape?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints on the 2017 Escape is 70,000 miles.
- Are fuel system complaints on the 2017 Escape linked to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the 95 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape.
- How does the 2017 Escape compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2017 Escape's Fuel System complaints make up 4% of its total complaints, lower than the 25% share reported for the 2010 model year and the 36% share reported for the 2022 model year.