How many 2017 Ford Escape owners complained about visibility and wipers?

NHTSA shows 15 complaints in this category for the 2017 Escape, about 1% of the model year's 2,684 total complaints.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints is 56,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2017 Ford Escape wiper or window problems?

Yes, recall 26V374000 covers 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier power window recall (16V617), addressing excessive window force.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this problem?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury reported in this complaint category for the 2017 Escape.

Is the wiper/visibility issue common compared to other Escape years?

The 2017 Escape's 15 complaints and 1% share are lower than years like 2010 (87 complaints, 4%) and 2020 (64 complaints, 4%).

2017 Ford Escape Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, about 1% of its 2,684 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 56,000 miles. A related recall (26V374000) addresses power window force issues, though it targets a re-repair of an earlier window recall rather than wipers directly.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 15; 1% of 2,684
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Wiper arms strike the vehicle body or each other during operation, sometimes on random cycles, which can chip paint and reduce visibility.
Wipers intermittently interfere with one another, with one blade extending off the windshield edge, and dealers sometimes cannot duplicate the fault.
Windshield washer fluid reservoirs or lines leak, leaving owners unable to clear the windshield.
Wiper motors fail or wipers become inoperable while driving in the rain, in some cases tied to other underlying engine warning issues.
Owners report windshield-area corrosion that dealers say risks the glass detaching if untreated.
Windshield paint trim is reported chipping onto the glass, creating a possible visual distraction.

When 2017 Ford Escape visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2017, latest Aug 31, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2017 (1).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2017 Ford Escape

NHTSA 26V374000Jun 9, 2026Visibility & Wipers18,124 vehicles
Visibility:power window devices and controls
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."
Risk: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Escape model year

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

201087 (4%)
201145 (3%)
201220 (3%)
201338 (1%)
201425 (1%)
201519 (2%)
201619 (2%)
201715 (1%)
201812 (1%)
20193 (1%)
202064 (4%)
202122 (6%)
20223 (1%)
20233 (3%)
20241 (1%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2017 Ford Escape owners complained about visibility and wipers?: NHTSA shows 15 complaints in this category for the 2017 Escape, about 1% of the model year's 2,684 total complaints.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints is 56,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford Escape wiper or window problems?: Yes, recall 26V374000 covers 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier power window recall (16V617), addressing excessive window force.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this problem?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury reported in this complaint category for the 2017 Escape.
Is the wiper/visibility issue common compared to other Escape years?: The 2017 Escape's 15 complaints and 1% share are lower than years like 2010 (87 complaints, 4%) and 2020 (64 complaints, 4%).