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Ford Escape 2017 Electrical System Problems

156 distinct owners reported a electrical system problem on the 2017 Ford Escape - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage156 complaints

156 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V617000Reported August 24, 2016 - 17,985 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 17,985 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine2,095Power Train396Unknown Or Other157Fuel and Propulsion System95Wheels81Vehicle Structure62
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.