2017 FORD ESCAPE Firerelated Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Firerelated Issues in the 2017 FORD ESCAPE
2 firerelated complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Firerelated Complaints
The contact's wife owned a 2017 Ford Escape. While the contact's wife was driving at 80 MPH, both a stop engine and check engine warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact's wife called the contact who was then informed to immediately pull over. As the contact's wife pulled over, black smoke began to emit from the engine. The contact's wife exited the vehicle as the vehicle quickly caught fire. The authorities were called to the scene and the fire was extinguished. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was destroyed as a result of the fire. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact's son-in-law owned a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his son-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle cut in front of his vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. There was smoke coming from underneath the hood, and then flames came from the front end of the vehicle. The son-in-law pulled over on the side of the road and safely exited the vehicle. No medical attention was received. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. Police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Other 2017 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Engine
1,417 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
468 complaints
Power Train
348 complaints
Unknown Or Other
137 complaints
Electrical System
135 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
65 complaints
Wheels
54 complaints
Structurebody
52 complaints
Steering
49 complaints
Service Brakes
45 complaints
Exterior Lighting
31 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
29 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
27 complaints
Air Bags
20 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Seat Belts
13 complaints
Visibilitywiper
11 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitioncoilspark Plugs
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Carry Handle Shell Base
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsealsgaskets
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
2 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Otheri Am Not Sure
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginecrankcamshaft Position Sensor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication Oil Cooler
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalinfotainment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Hybrid Propulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalbearingsbushings
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinechainbeltsproketspulleys
1 complaint
Power Trainshift Linkagecablerod
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners
1 complaint