MyCarTSB

2017 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

8 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2025Nov 2024
Date Range

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

Owner Complaints (8)

criticalSUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Filed: Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11638005
criticalSUSPENSION
CrashFiled: Mar 2018

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.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11082311
mediumSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2026

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.

NHTSA #: 11713290
mediumSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

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.

NHTSA #: 11676311
mediumSUSPENSION,WHEELS
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection at a local dealer, it was noticed that the 16 lug nuts for all four tires were swollen and the rear shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under warranty with the same parts used prior to the failure.

NHTSA #: 11626115
mediumSUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2020

Front suspension had to be replaced paint peeling off body computer recalls car moving

NHTSA #: 11372590
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2020

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.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11342573
lowSUSPENSION
Filed: Jul 2018

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.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11113224

Other 2017 Ford Escape Issues