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2017 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 89 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, 3% of its 2,684 total complaints. Owners report front suspension separating, wheels and rims cracking, and swollen lug nuts, with a median failure mileage of 41,596. No related recall is listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
89
3% of 2,684
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
41,596 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front suspension components detach from the vehicle at low speeds, sometimes causing the wheel to come off and the car to pull sharply to one side.
  • Wheel rims crack or split into two pieces after suspension failure, often paired with a sudden flat tire.
  • Owners describe grinding or clicking noises from a rear wheel that dealers could not diagnose or would not repair.
  • Tires develop sidewall bubbles or blow out without warning, in some cases damaging nearby body panels.
  • Lug nuts swell and become difficult or impossible to remove when trying to change a flat tire, sometimes requiring a tow.

When 2017 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2017, latest Jan 25, 2026.

2017 Ford Escape suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter92017 Q22018 Q42020 Q32021 Q32022 Q32023 Q32024 Q32025 Q4
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2023 Q1 (9).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201042 (2%)
  2. 201142 (3%)
  3. 201215 (3%)
  4. 201364 (2%)
  5. 201470 (3%)
  6. 201542 (4%)
  7. 201641 (4%)
  8. 201789 (3%)
  9. 201832 (2%)
  10. 201923 (4%)
  11. 202036 (2%)
  12. 20217 (2%)
  13. 20227 (3%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20241 (1%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2017 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA lists 89 complaints in this area for the 2017 Escape, which is 3% of the 2,684 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford Escape suspension or wheel problems?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Escape.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford Escape suspension problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 41,596 miles.
Did any 2017 Ford Escape suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to suspension, wheel, and tire complaints for this model year.
What specific wheel and suspension problems do owners describe?
Owners describe front suspension components separating from the vehicle, wheel rims cracking, tire blowouts, and lug nuts swelling so they cannot be removed.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.