2017 FORD ESCAPE Suspension Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2017 FORD ESCAPE

6 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#11713290 |
Vehicle was purchased [XXX], the very next day multiple lights came on on the dash and it started bucking while driving. I took it back to the dealership for repairs.The right rear wheel speed sensor was bad. While the vehicle was being repaired a bolt that was seized up was broken requiring the Rr wheel knuckle to be replaced. July, the vehicle was treated for a water leak into the spare tire compartment.In September, more repairs were needed. I took it to my mechanic.The L axle shaft, wheel bearing, control arm w/ball joint, speed sensor and Rt.knuckle needed replaced. At this point, I was informed of the extensive rust under the vehicle and only being 8 years old, is a great concern. When it was taken in for an alignment, it was discovered there was a bolt broken off the Rr control arm, and it was repaired. October, it was...
#11676311 |
Without warning my car started not allowing me to go over 40 mph without a very violent jerking under the drivers side floor board. The jerk of the wheel would not allow the car to speed up. And then eventually upon driving my car immediately came to an abrupt stop and would not move forward any farther I was able to get it off to the side of the road of which at that point I was unable to get the car to go into or shift into any gear. It will not shift into park. The only reason my car is standing still now is because of the emergency parking brake, the transmission has gone completely out of my car . My car will not shift into drive neutral or any position. If you attempt to shift it into any position, you get anMy car will not shift into...
#11372590 |
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED PAINT PEELING OFF BODY COMPUTER RECALLS CAR MOVING
#11342573 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE LEAKING FLUIDS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER COLUMBIA FORD LOCATED AT 234 WILLIMANTIC RD, COLUMBIA, CT 06237, AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
#11113224 |
DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, ABOUT 15 MPH, ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION CAME OFF THE CAR. THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT, A PARKED CAR ON THE RIGHT WAS SIDESWIPED MOSTLY AT THE ROCKER PANEL LEVEL, CAUSED BY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OF MY CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT, THE RIM HAD CRACKED INTO 2 PIECES, THE AXLE AND MOST OF THE SUSPENSION WERE DISCONNECTED, AND THE FRONT KNUCKLE WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO HOLD IT ALL TOGETHER IS CRACKED.
#11082311 | Crash
COMPLETE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION FELL OFF THE VEHICLE, WHEEL AND ALL ..AND CAUSED A MINOR COLLISION TRAVELING AT APPX 15 MPH. TOW TRUCK HAD TO RETRIEVE COMPLETE SUSPENSION AND WHEEL. NO BRAKES BECAUSE BRAKE LINE SEVERED.

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 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 Firerelated 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
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