2017 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the 2017 Ford Escape, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 43,173 miles. The words owners use most often: “lug nuts” (80% of reports).
- 76wheels complaints
- 43,173median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $210typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 61 of 76 complaints (80%)
- Flat tire: mentioned in 14 of 76 complaints (18%)
- Rotate tires: mentioned in 6 of 76 complaints (8%)
- Nut wrench: mentioned in 5 of 76 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical wheels repair on the 2017 Ford Escape at $210, and half of them between $190 and $290.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2020–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 34 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 76 complaints, 1 an injury.
Ford Escape wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Escape | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Escape | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2020 Escape | 20 | 1% | 1,681 |
| 2019 Escape | 10 | 2% | 10,000 |
| 2018 Escape | 22 | 1% | 41,000 |
| 2017 Escape | 76 | 3% | 43,173 |
| 2016 Escape | 32 | 3% | 44,857 |
| 2015 Escape | 25 | 2% | 56,238 |
| 2014 Escape | 46 | 2% | 54,000 |
| 2013 Escape | 33 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2012 Escape | 2 | 0% | 90,742 |
| 2011 Escape | 10 | 1% | 144,500 |
| 2010 Escape | 7 | 0% | 88,000 |
| 2009 Escape | 11 | 1% | 87,750 |
| 2008 Escape | 14 | 1% | 85,427 |
| 2007 Escape | 6 | 2% | 55,025 |
| 2006 Escape | 15 | 3% | 103,500 |
| 2005 Escape | 98 | 7% | 121,500 |
| 2004 Escape | 34 | 7% | 125,000 |
| 2003 Escape | 12 | 2% | 105,862 |
| 2002 Escape | 10 | 1% | 85,018 |
| 2001 Escape | 7 | 1% | 180,450 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the 2017 Ford Escape. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle in for a routine tire rotation, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen, and the tires could not be rotated. The contact's wife purchased a tool to remove the lug nuts and purchased…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while receiving regular maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after researching the issue, the contact became aware…
I have a 2017 Ford Escape and just had it in the Ford dealer for inspection and was informed that all of my lug nuts are swollen a;nd stripped and need replacement. Â I checked online and found that this is a recurrent issue with Ford vehicles where the lug nuts can swell due to a two-piece design…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford Escapes have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about wheels for the 2017 Ford Escape (3% of the 2,696 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford Escape wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
At what mileage do wheels problems start?
The median reported mileage is 43,173 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix wheels problems on the 2017 Ford Escape?
Owners report a typical cost of $210 (half paid between $190 and $290), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the 2017 Ford Escape?
The most frequent phrase is “lug nuts”, in 61 of 76 complaints, followed by “flat tire” (14).
Other 2017 Ford Escape problems
- Engine problems (1,578)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (508)
- Power Train problems (391)
- Electrical System problems (156)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (72)
- Structure problems (62)
See all 2017 Ford Escape problems or wheels problems across all Escape years.