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2017 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

27 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2023Dec 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (27)

criticalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11675299
criticalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2.

NHTSA #: 11609368
criticalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a collision. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal two days later, the vehicle lurched forward and hesitated to respond.

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NHTSA #: 11607527
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2023

The high pressure fuel pump failed causing damage to cam and shavings in motor. The mechanic said engine needs to be replaced. I could have been driving on the interstate instead of a back road when this happened and I lost power.

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NHTSA #: 11552258
criticalFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Mar 2022

My 2017 Ford Escape’s check engine light turned on 02/24/2022. The next day I fueled up the vehicle and when I attempted to start vehicle it misfired and I had to try starting it multiple times. I went to Auto zone to have the light read and was told error code P1450 was the reason for issues.

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NHTSA #: 11457728
criticalFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2017

Autostop feature endangers lives. I experienced an almost fatal safety incident with the autostop engaged. I was stopped, exiting a paved driveway onto a 2 lane road.

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NHTSA #: 10957007
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, on several occasions, the vehicle failed to immediately start.

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NHTSA #: 11680349
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2025

We are having a problem with the fuel injector system and maybe the fuel pump. It seems that there is not enough fuel getting the the engine and while on the road it seems like it wants to stall or something. I have had 2 different mechanics do a OBD and nothing shows up.

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NHTSA #: 11674325
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that unknown warning lights illuminated, and an audible chime sounded.

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NHTSA #: 11637416
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

After filling my gas tank and stopping fueling when the gas pump stops, the car begins to act like it is going to stall when I start driving. The rpms will drop down from 1250 to around 300-400 and shoot back up. This will only last for about a mile or two of driving and go away.

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NHTSA #: 11404858
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2020

Vehicle has been making loud noises from the fuel tank when driving at slower speeds (20 and under) and when coming to a stop. The RPM goes very low, almost stalling out. Purge valve and canister need to be replaced and are not covered under warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11307333
highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford escape. While the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and was able to function normally.

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NHTSA #: 11256727
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start after refueling. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the vehicle shut off while depressing the accelerator pedal.

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NHTSA #: 11641898
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test.

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NHTSA #: 11617697
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while in park(P), the vehicle rolled forward inadvertently. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed twice and held down to stop the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11598564
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: May 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and checked the fluids, and the fluid levels were sufficient.

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NHTSA #: 11589735
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was difficult to start while still at the pump. The contact stated while driving at various times, there was fumes coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11573097
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a traffic light or a stop sign, the vehicle jerked and jolted forward when the accelerator pedal was released. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11538378
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2023

Owner of a 2017 Ford Escape; After refilling vehicle at local fueling station the vehicle would not start. Check engine illuminated. Attempted to start; however the vehicle would not; and everything lit up on dashboard.

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NHTSA #: 11502549
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon refilling the gas tank at the gas station and attempting to drive, he shifted from park (P) to drive (D), however, the vehicle failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11489581
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated after refueling the vehicle, she was unable to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11488367
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2022

Whenever I put gas in my vehicle it hesitate to start. I reported this to the dealership when it started doing this about 3 weeks after getting it. I purchased it on January 24, 2022.

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NHTSA #: 11484925
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: May 2022

I put 20 bucks worth of gas in the tank. Start to drive off then my engine would not start. In order to get it to run I had to hold the gas pedal down and put it in gear finally it started running the check engine light came on during this.

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NHTSA #: 11463685
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2021

The purge valve sylanoid is malfunctioning. Every dealership and auto store in my town is out of the part and backordered, which tells me this is a common problem.

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NHTSA #: 11419229
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

I'm getting a gas smell in my vehicle it getting stronger when I turn on my heater or defroster .when I shut my car off theres still a gas smell purchased the car in the summer so there was no need for the heater or defroster once I started noticed it when cooler weather started

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NHTSA #: 11366978
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

The MPG of this car has been infuriatingly bad since I bought it two years ago. I kept thinking it was just a normal difference between the specs and real life driving, but I am not getting anywhere close to the 25 MPG combined that is advertised on the sticker. I am at 17.4 combined, and its never been any better than that.

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NHTSA #: 11208094
lowFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2018

Strong fuel odor when starting engine.

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NHTSA #: 11163783

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