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2017 Ford Escape

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Escape.

Body SUV

The 2017 Ford Escape is a compact SUV built on Ford’s contemporary crossover platform and equipped with a powertrain that requires 4.3 qt of 5W‑20 engine oil. Across its lifespan, the Escape has generated 2,627 owner complaints, with the engine identified as the most frequent source of concern and four recalls recorded for the model year. When viewed against the broader complaint record from 2000 to 2024—ranging from a low of five complaints in 2000 to a peak of 2,743 in 2013—2017 falls in the middle of the reliability spectrum, suggesting a generally average standing within the line’s historical performance.

Model year202620252024202320212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 590 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 590 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R17, P235/50R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178.7 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3677 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Escape of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2017 Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.60 sec245 hpAWD
2017Titanium 2.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec245 hpAWD
2017SE 2.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec16.00 sec245 hpFWD
2017S 2.5L I-49.10 sec16.90 sec168 hpFWD
2017SE EcoBoost 1.5L Turbo I-49.20 sec16.90 sec179 hpFWD
2017Titanium EcoBoost 1.5L Turbo I-49.20 sec16.90 sec179 hpFWD
2017SE EcoBoost 1.5L Turbo I-49.60 sec17.10 sec179 hpAWD
2016SE 2.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.20 sec15.40 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.3 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-80 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0-12.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-80 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.0-4.0
Engine Coolant Capacity12.5
Engine Coolant Capacity10.4
Engine Coolant Capacity11.3
Engine Oil5W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Driveshaft Flange to Transmission26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug33.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub221.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque10.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.030 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.52 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance590 cca
Standard BCI Group NumberW/O START START/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 96R
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceW/O START START/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 590 cca
Optional BCI Group NumberW/START START/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 48
Optional BCI Cranking PerformanceW/START START/INTELLIGENT ACCESS: 760 cca

Service checks

RPM46-80 rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55-73
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55-72.5

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 52
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: .374
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., 9059 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 5 stages
162.0 inch lbs.62 in
289.0 inch lbs.89 in
345.0 degrees45 degrees
470.0 degrees70 degrees
553.0 degrees53 degrees
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
162.0 inch lbs.62 in
212.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
162.0 inch lbs.62 in
2142.0 inch lbs.142 in
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45 degrees, Step 3: 4513 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
221.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
390.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
221.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90 degrees90 degrees
3Wait 2 Seconds
4+ 15
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
111 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 22 ft. lbs., Step 4: 9011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
259.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
383.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
259.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
383.0 ft. lbs.83 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 37 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees, Step 4: 4522 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
221.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
390.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 74 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
2180.0 inch lbs.180 in
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
2180.0 inch lbs.180 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ford Escape sits within the third generation (2013–2019), which opened with a high of 2,743 complaints and 18 recalls in 2013, then saw complaints decline to 1,034 by 2016 before surging again to 2,627 in the target year—nearly matching the generation’s peak. Recalls, however, dropped sharply after 2014 and held steady at just 4 for 2017, while investigations fell to zero from 2016 onward, suggesting formal safety actions did not keep pace with owner-reported problems. The 2017 model year records the generation’s highest TSB count at 249, and its complaint profile is dominated by engine-related issues (1,140 under “Engine” plus 381 under “Engine & Engine Cooling”), along with 39 crash and 15 fire complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. This pattern implies that while recalls were low, a significant volume of engine concerns persisted and were likely addressed through service bulletins rather than mandatory fixes. Given the sharp complaint spike and the concentration of powertrain grievances, the 2017 Escape represents a riskier choice within the generation, and buyers should be cautious.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
249
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2,627
Owner complaints
39 involved a crash · 15 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2,627 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine1140
Engine & Engine Cooling381
Power Train214
Power Train,Engine96
Unknown Or Other79
Engine & Engine Cooling,Engine68
Wheels65
Electrical System51

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V617000Visibility:Power Window Devices And ControlsReported 24/08/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may… Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford…

22V413000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 10/06/2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission… Remedy: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 249 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Escape take?

4.3 qt of 5W-20-Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Escape have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.