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2013 Ford Escape vs 2017 Ford Escape

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2013 Ford Escape

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
3,669
rank #9 of 4,194
Recalls
18
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
1,260 complaints (34%)
Reported harm
66 crashes / 84 injuries
0 deaths; 128 fires

2017 Ford Escape

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
3,199
rank #19 of 4,194
Recalls
4
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
1,504 complaints (47%)
Reported harm
52 crashes / 70 injuries
0 deaths; 23 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

470

2017 Ford Escape has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

14

2017 Ford Escape vs 2013 Ford Escape

Top component overlap

Same family

Engine vs Engine

2013 Ford Escape problem mix

  • ENGINE 1,260
  • POWER TRAIN 387
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 331
  • STEERING 298
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 296

2017 Ford Escape problem mix

  • ENGINE 1,504
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 481
  • POWER TRAIN 361
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 149
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 144

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2013 Ford Escape or 2017 Ford Escape?

2017 Ford Escape has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (3,199 vs 3,669). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2017 Ford Escape is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).