Model year guide

2017 Ford Escape

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Ford Escape is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 158 on record.

2017 Ford Escape — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Ford Escape at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$16,565

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2017 Ford Escape recalls 4

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls NHTSA Campaign #16V617000 · 24/08/2016

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 S…

Fix: 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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) NHTSA Campaign #22V413000 · 10/06/2022

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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notific…

Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater NHTSA Campaign #26V011000 · 15/01/2026

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.

Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim let…

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls NHTSA Campaign #26V374000 · 09/06/2026

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."

Fix: 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 bec…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2017 Ford Escape MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,517

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2017 Ford Escape worth?

Low
$12,750
Typical price
$16,565
High
$20,900

From 121 comparable 2017 Ford Escape listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Ford Escape costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,585
Depreciation (5 yrs)$2,100
Total$14,685
Per mile$0.20

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,565) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,488), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Ford Escape trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · Titanium · S
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl 170 hp · 2.0L 4-cyl 240 hp · 2.5L 4-cyl 168 hp

2017 Ford Escape vehicles on record

Other Ford Escape model years

2017 Ford Escape — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ford Escape have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Ford Escape. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Ford Escape get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Ford Escape at about 24 mpg combined (22 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2017 Ford Escape worth?

Comparable 2017 Ford Escape listings run roughly $12,750–$20,900, typically around $16,565 (from 121 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.