2017 FORD ESCAPE Suspension Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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...
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...
FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE REPLACED PAINT PEELING OFF BODY COMPUTER RECALLS CAR MOVING
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.
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.
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