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2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape

The 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape is a compact SUV, rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

Combined MPG
26
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$30,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelEscape
Model year2017
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.5 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG23
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG26
CO₂ tailpipe342 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2400

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Escape AWD23 MPG combined
Escape AWD24 MPG combined
Escape FWD24 MPG combined
Escape FWD26 MPG combined
Escape FWD25 MPG combined
Escape FWD FFV24 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City23 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined26 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Escape26 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 19% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$528/mo
Amount financed
$27,000
Total interest
$4,697
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5-year fuel cost
$7,731

$1,546/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG26
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS16V617000 · 2016-08-24

    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 allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)22V413000 · 2022-06-10

    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 may degrade or detach.

    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 the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER26V011000 · 2026-01-15

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS26V374000 · 2026-06-09

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape?

The 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway).

Is the 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape?

The 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape costs roughly $1,546 per year to fuel, or about $7,731 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape?

The 2017 Affordable Aluminum Escape is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC