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2017 Ford Escape Latches & Locks Problems

7 owner-reported latches & locks complaints from NHTSA data

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Feb 2023Oct 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

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Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the liftgate switch failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the liftgate switch was activated to unlatch and open the liftgate; however, the liftgate failed to open as intended.

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NHTSA #: 11666054
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Filed: Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door latch had failed, and the door failed to securely close. The dealer was notified of the failure.

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NHTSA #: 11616002
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Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the tailgate failed to remain closed. The tailgate also occasionally failed to open as needed.

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NHTSA #: 11550102
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Filed: Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the rear hatch door was opened for the contact to remove an item from the vehicle, the rear hatch door inadvertently lowered and struck her ankles. The contact was not seriously injured.

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NHTSA #: 11537881
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Filed: Feb 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the interior lights remained illuminated, due to the liftgate failing to close securely. No warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11507891
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Filed: Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated when parked the lift gate would independently start to close while she was loading the trunk. The contact stated that the lift gate failure had become constant and eventually became locked and could not be raised or lowered.

NHTSA #: 11485329
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Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2017 ford escape. The contact stated while his mother was driving 65 MPH, the contact stated that his son opened the driver's side rear door after pulling on the handle twice. The contact stated that prior to the failure the door lock was in the locked position.

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NHTSA #: 11324272

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