Does the 2017 ford escape have paint problems?

I have the same issue with my 2017 Ford Escape. I was 8 months past the warranty when I noticed the paint had come off near the windshield on the driver's side. No help from Ford or the dealership either. Sign me up if there is a class action suit.

I also have the same problem with my 2017 white ford escape paint peeling around the windshield contacted ford and they tell me their not responsible cause it's out of warranty I have only had the car a Year March 6.2021.so then I I contact the attorney's general's office whom sent them a letter ford responded with the same generic answer they give everyone not under warranty.so today I contacted a attorney about seeing if we haveba class action suit.this firm handles a similar class action case they won for owners of Mercury vehicles.so waiting on a phone call to see if we have a case.

Same issue here with paint peeling next to windshield!! Both sides! Lightning Blue, titanium trim.

2017 Ford Eacape Titanium. Paint bubbling a Pealing around drivers side window pillar. Ford will only cover 1/4 of the cost of repair. Looking for an attorney for a class action suit.

I'm happy to report that Ford did correct the paint issue on my 2017 Escape, and at their expense.

It's been 2 weeks since I noticed the same issue of paint chipping (large pieces) on the left side of windshield. I am heartbroken since this is the 1st car I purchased myself in a long time. I'm afraid to wash it for fear it will "spread". If Ford won't take responsibility for it then who will?

SAME ISSUE!!! So frustrating!!! I have a 2017, Star White, Ford Escape SE. The paint just started to bubble up and flake off on the driver side front pillar (just left of the windshield). You can see other spots where it's going to happen as well. I brought it into the dealer asap. But, I was 1,580 miles past my 36k bumper to bumper warranty. I got no help from the dealer or from Ford. So disappointed.Where is the class action suit? Sign me up!

Just happened me , lightening blue paint next to my windshield on drivers side, large area just peeled off after a car wash, 2017 Ford Escape.

I have a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium with less than 18,000 miles on it. All of the paint around the windshield is gone! Ford refused to fix it and the insurance I bought with it (ECP) said it wasn’t their problem, either. No hail, no snow; just poor workmanship. This doesn’t seem to be a fluke. To whom can we complain?!?!

Same problem here. They repaired the right side in July , but now they have stopped responding to me completely. I have made at least 20 phone calls to the customer service number. I can afford to fix it, but it isn't right that I should have to. This is the 1st new car I've purchased in 30 years...I take excellent care if it. This is a Ford problem but they are making it a consumer problem. I am in for a class action lawsuit.

Just picked up a pre-owned 2017 Ford Escape SE Sport in Lightning Blue. It has the paint flaking-off the passenger-side pillar beside the windshield. Warranty has expired, so I guess I'm just going to have the the pillar repainted and hope for the best. Disappointing that a known issue is being ignored by Ford.

Ford was aware of this problem when it left the factory. They calculated it would be cheaper to require the customer to pay for a new paint job - instead of recalling the product. It won't hurt them, but I will never set foot on another Ford lot.

I own a 2017 Lightning Blue Escape. My paint is peeling at different areas of the windshield A Pillar on both sides. The dealership said that I am over the warranty period and that to fix it, they have to remove the windshield. I will then be forced to purchase a new windshield as they will break the one currently in place. The new WS is $862.70 plus labor. The whole cost would be $3,418 as per the estimate. This is a craftsmanship issue that is clearly more than a one-off thing. IfFord is unwilling to help me with the issue, then I am going to an attorney.

Sign me up for class action lawsuit I too have a 2017 Ford white Escape with chipping paint alongside the windshield

3/24/2021 I have just noticed paint flaking off my white 2017 Escape Titanium with 33,680 miles on it. On the left side of my windshield driver’s side the paint is flaking off in large pieces. It seems like it’s a defect in the paint because the metal behind where the paint is coming off is already discolored and looks like rust is forming on the metal. I don't see where repairing this area will be a permanent fix only a temporary repair. The only permanent fix should be a total repaint with a new warranty on the paint. This defect will also cause the vehicle to be devalued in a trade or sale. "FORD WILL YOU PLEASE HELP US ALL"?

My blue 2017 Escape also has peeling paint on the driver's side next to the windshield. A huge chunk of bare metal is showing. It's happening to so many it must be a defect.

Same issue, same poor responses. 2017 flaking @ windshield. Looks like Ford couldn't care less.

I have the same issue on my white 2017 Escape. Paint bubbling up and peeling on both windshield pillars. The driver side is the worst. Discovered it with 48,000 miles on it. I had an appointment with the dealer next week but from what I'm seeing in these forums they're not going to help me.

We have 2017 Ford escape blue paint pealing off.around window shield and ford don't get back with us I guess we all have take them to court our car just over to 10000milesit did it while under warranty yet

Same here! I noticed the paint flaking off around the windshield a few months back. After, I might add, I was 3 months past the manufacturing warranty and my extended warranty doesn't cover paint issues. Sign me up, as well, if there is a class action lawsuit. Years of dealing with car dealers and manufacturers told me they won't take responsibility for this. I'm very frustrated that you spend a small fortune for a new car and something like this happened.

What is the ford company going to do.....

I had the same thing happen to my 2017 Ford Escape. It only had 34000 and it started to peal around the window. I had it fixed. Even though the warranty was up. I was told to hold onto my bill and IF there is ever a recall then I can get my money back. I called Ford but they didn't want to talk to me since I was out of warranty.

I have the same peeling paint issue around my windshield on my 2017 Ford Escape. I believe it to be a design flaw when they decided to remove the molding around the windshield. Ford does need to recall this. It is a safety issue if unrepaired and begins to rust. Rust will eventually lead to windshield weakening and coming into the driver.

Same problem! 2017 Escape. Paint peeling by drivers side windshield. I can’t believe this. It’s not that old for this to be happening

I have a 2017 Ford Escape that the paint has peeled off all the way around the windshield. Ford needs to fix this problem for all of the customers who bought these cars from them.

Well, add me to the list. I bought a 2017 Escape Titanium package that is white. Doesn't even have 21,000 miles on it yet. Washed it this past Sunday and noticed about half of the paint was peeled off by the driver's side of the front window. I called the dealership that I bought it from and it doesn't appear that the extra warranty I purchased through them covers the paint. They told me to take certain pictures of the the spot and of my car and they would sent it to Ford to see if they would fix it. From the looks of what I have been reading here...I'm not expecting a positive result.

My 2017 Lightening Blue escape is doing the same thing. The paint is flaking off on the drivers side of the windshield. Maybe time to get a hold of consumer reports, I think it is called. This should be rectified as it is a defect in the paint or something.

I just noticed the paint peeling right down to the metal on the drivers side of the windshield. I only have 86,000 Km or 54,000 miles on it!

I am having the same problem with my 2017 Ford Escape. The paint is peeling by the windows. It definitely sounds like a defect.

Purchased a2017 blue Ford Escspe 6 months ago and now paint is peeling around windshield.include me in class action suit please.

I have paint peeling of my 2017 Ford Escape by my windshields and body is there something wrong with the paint

I too have a 2017 escape titanium it’s blue had paint peeling around drivers side windshield and took it to dealership they fixed it no problem but now 6 months later the paint is peeling on the other side of the windshield we shall see if they fix it this time now that it is past warranty

I just noticed a couple weeks ago that on my Ruby Red 2017 Escape with just over 51,000 miles there is bubbling along the seam at the bottom inside of the the front driver & passenger doors. Grrrrr... So disappointing!! I've got a 2008 car with over 200k miles and no rust yet.

I am having the same issue around my windshield. 2017 Lightening blue metallic. Response from Ford Paint damage caused by conditions such as chips, scratches, dents, dings, nicks, bird droppings, tree sap, hail, or other “acts of nature” are not something we are able to cover. Kind of hard to figure out how that happen around the windshield. Took it to the dealership body dept and when I said it was a Ford issue they agreed but their hands are tied since Ford won't take responsiblity. Sign me up for the class action suit.

We have the same issue with our 2017 Ford Escape (liquid white gold) and we refuse to pay to have it repaired. This is a Ford issue. I’m in for a class action suit also.

I also had it peeling up in large chunks on the driver-side pillar of the windshield. It happened under warranty and was fixed. Now, it's peeling 6 inches away from the original location on the roof, kind of underneath the windshield's top edge. I opened a case with Ford since it was 4K miles past warranty for the second problem. Waiting to see what happens. I live in Southern California, so no hail here. (2017 Blue Escape Titanium)

Same issue. Blue 2017 Ford Escape. Paint popping off around windshield.

I have the same issue on the left side of my windshield. I can’t believe it! I see gray metal underneath the chipping paint!

2017 Ford Escape, Pearl White....paint bubbling and falling off around the edge of the windshield. Down to bare metal. This problem is inside out....not a result of dings or other external factors. Four year old paint? Really?

2017 Escape Blue with paint missing more and more around the windshield with just over 30,000 miles.

I have a 2017 Ford Escape SE, and like many others, my car is white and a large portion of paint has flaked off exposing metal next to the windshield and on the drivers side.

My 2017 white Ford Escape just started peeling on the window pillars as well. I’m so upset because I’m not even done paying it off. I’ve taken amazing care of my vehicle and just like everyone else here Ford could care less. I won’t be buying a Ford ever again. This is clearly a problem they should take responsibility for, horrible customer service. If anyone gets a lawsuit going, I’m totally interested. It’s not acceptable for paint to peel on cars that are 4 years old.

Same Problem with my White Ford Escape at 49,000 miles around my windshield. This is definitely a Manufacturing defect and Ford Motor should take responsibility. My dealer filed a claim with Corporate and they would only pay for half, the total was $928.68, so out of pocket I had to pay $464.34. I've been calling the Ford Customer Assistant and asking if there is a Recall or if a Class Action Suit has been filed. I was giving a Case Number and mailed in my Paperwork, but have not heard anything back.

I am having the same issue, if you want you can go to Ford's Facebook page I just posted to their timeline and included the pictures. I would welcome a class action lawsuit. But I am in agreement with everyone. This will be my last Ford vehicle I ever purchase.

Same issue here. 2018 Ford Escape blue with paint peeling around the windshield. Just had it serviced and was fine. Drive to NC a week later and discovered the paint missing. Large section on driver side and both top corners as well. Took it to dealer and a month later still no response. Bought as NEW in January 2019.

Our 2017 escape is also having this same problem, just out of nowhere. I’m furious as we just bought the car from CarMax less than three months ago. Paint completely gone in a big chunk right next to the windshield on driver’s side.

Our 2017 lighting blue escape has only 23k miles on it. The paint on the trim along both side and engine hood are peeling off. We took it to our dealership (Fullerton Ford ) , they in turn , took pictures,obtained an estimate from their body shop , and sent them in as a case to Ford corporation. I have not received any response from Ford yet but I will gladly join a class action suit. Shame on Ford Corp. For not helping their customers

I got online to see if my 2017 Ford Escape was the only one with peeling paint around the windshield (mine is Lightening Blue). Just noticed it this Spring. I had no idea I was part of such a large group! This is definitely a manufacturing defect (certainly NOT hail).

My 2017 Escape has paint chipping issues on both sides of the windshield. I have tried reaching out to my dealership and am sent to voicemail every time with no response. I am working to find an email / someone to reach out to at Ford to bring their attention to the issue. If anyone has any other ideas, please let me know.

Same problem with my 2017 Ford Escape white 30,000 miles. Both windshield pillars are peeling and at the top corners each side . 1800.00 estimate to fix it .I hope it does not peel anywhere else . Ford should be paying to fix it they say its out of warranty .

WELL ADD ME TO YOUR LIST WASHED MY 2017 WHITE FORD ESCAPE AND GUESS WHAT LARGE PAINT SCAR ON THE WINDOW BAR DRIVER SIDE. IT JUST SO HAPPENS I WAS GOING TO THE BODY SHOP TO REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS COMING FROM THE TOPS BOTH SIDES OF ESCAPE ANOTHER DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP FROM FORD. JUST PAID OFF THIS YEAR. REPAIRS WILL COST CLOSE TO $4k DEAL NOT HELPING WITH LEAKING OR FORD. WHEN PURCHASED I WAS TOLD BUMPER TO BUMPER COVERAGE AND WAS GIVEN 100k mi WARRANTY STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL MILEAGE/2023. THERE IS NO BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY. CONSUMER AFFAIRS NEED TO STEP IN ALONG WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. I AM NOW IN THE CAR MAKING BUSINESS REPAIRING AND REPLACING PARTS AND BODY REPAIR! 80 YEARS OLD AND NOW HAVING TO SPEND MONEY I NEED TO LIVE ON THEY GOT THEIR MONEY BUT THERE IS NO INTEGRITY ON THEIR PART OR ANY ACCOUNTABILITY. I LIKE THE FELLOW FROM CANADA HE DID A ARBITRATION SAYS HE WON! PROBABLY WOULD NOT LIVE LONG ENOUGH FOR A CLASS ACTION SUIT BUT WOULD JOIN. WISHING ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY!

2017 Escape titanium in white Pearl or whatever the color is, just noticed today huge paint chunks missing today on the drivers side A pillar by the windshield, all the way up the side of the pillar. I cannot believe how many other people have the exact same issue and that Ford has not taken action to fix this when clearly it’s a defect.

Our 2017 Lightning Blue Escape also losing paint around the windshield on both sides.

Yep. Just happened to mine now around the windshield.

I'm having the same problem with my Ford 2017 Escape. We first noticed it coming off around the front window and after examining the car we found other spots on the roof and side doors. My car is still under the extended warranty so I will know tomorrow if they will make the repairs. I will probably never own another Ford again after all the recalls it has had over the past couple of years and now the paint issue. A class action suit should be filed. It's clearly Ford's issue and they should do the right thing for their customers.

My blue 2017 Ford Escape is also peeling. It's very frustrating and I received a quote for $1200. NOT cool!!! If there is a class action lawsuit let me know!

Customers frequently report problems with chipping paint and rust on the 2017 ford escape. There is puckering of the paint on the exterior doors and other factory defects like flaking with white powder detected between the metal and the paint.

My lightening blue Ford Escape 2017 is pealing and Ford Corporate won’t accept that they should fix the problem because it’s a factory problem.

I also have a lightening blue 2017 Ford Escape that the paint is peeling on both sides of my windshield. The Ford dealer won’t look after me. I bought the extended warranty and they won’t cover it either. No one will help me deal with this.

I have the same problem with paint peeling off to the left of my windshield. Dealer says Ford responsible, Ford says dealer responsible.

My 2017 has paint peeling on the pillar on each side of my car right near the windshield. I am 1100 miles over my warranty and I was told there is nothing that can be done....if there is a class action suit I want to be signed up. I was told that it would cost $1200 to $1400 to fix it. Can't afford that during Covid pandemic.

Same here for me. Lightning Blue 2017 both sides of windshield. Drivers side was the worst. Not getting any help. Says wait till it rusts though. Just around the 60000 mark when I noticed. Maybe would have noticed sooner if it were not for winter snows but sounds like would not have helped at all.

I've had my 2017 Escape SE for a year. Recently, I noticed the paint is peeling around the windshield. I'd expect Ford to take care of this, but from reviews I've read, I doubt they will. I also noticed rust at the inside base of the driver's side door. Shoddy workmanship, and poor quality paint are things the manufacturer should address, not the customer!

Bought new, well cared for 2017 Ford Escape, less than 20K miles, lightning blue paint is suddenly bubbling and peeling around the windshield. Dealership says Ford Motor Co has declined to help with their $4500 body shop estimate to repair it. Ford Motor Company Customer Service hot line was a joke! Representative, "Jasmine", dealing with a crying baby while trying to talk to me, just read me the part of the report that said they denied the claim. She would not give me any names for further assistance. Ford should be embarrassed! This is like the Pinto situation years ago, they know it would probably be cheaper to fight a few claims in court rather than pay to correct their faulty workmanship.

Just noticed this on my white 2017 escape near the windshield.Something is not right with Ford’s manufacturing.

Has anyone had luck with an attorney? I'm around 48k miles and my paint is peeling too. Insurance denied it calling it "wear and tear" which it obviously is not. So now I'm out of pocket for thousands since I'll need a new windshield! Ridiculous. Syou Ford. Ford.

My 2013 Ford Escape has big chunks of paint popping off on top by the windshield. It's leaving bare metal. Makes me so angry.

2017 Escape drivers side A pillar white premium paint peeling by window. 36,000 miles

Well, I see that you are all in the same boat with me! I.ve had my 2017 Ford Escape for about a year. Recently I too saw paint peeling from around my windshield. In my opinion, this is NOT a warranty issue. It is a RECALL issue. When I first looked for whether Ford had paint issues, I landed on a Canada site where many others were facing the same thing. I went to a reputable body and paint guy, he said that the windshield has to be removed to do the fix correctly.

The paint is peeling on my 2018 Ford Escape around the windshield. Ford should be responsible for this defect in the paint and parts they used! Is there a class action filed?

I have a 2017 Blue Escape Titanium, first the hood peeled while going through a car wash, Ford paid to fix that, but now I have peeling around the windshield and they don't want to fix. They already said it was a problem and repaired 1/2. Why won't they finish the job. Put my name in for the class action I am tired of the run around.

I also have the 2017 Ford Focus SE in lightening blue. I purchased the vehicle less than one month ago and just noticed the peeling paint around the windshield. Ford recommended I fix it and keep record of the repair...I just bought the car I don’t have the cash to give it a new paint job.

My blue 2017 Ford escape also has pealing paint, my husband washed it a couple months ago and a big chunk of paint came off of the driver side by the windshield and today I noticed it's coming off on the other side also

I have the same problem with my 2017 Blue Escape. They dealership told me they wouldn't do anything as it looked like "impact damage". So frustrating

I just noticed my paint chipped off today! No dents or anything around it!

Same issue with my white, 2017 Escape Titanium. Paint bubbling up and falling off on both sides of the windshield (A-pillars). Ford dealership where I bought the car fixed passenger side while under 36-month B2B warranty, however they quoted me $3,800 to fix the driver's side after warranty expired. Yep, you read that right. $3,800 to paint one A-pillar. I very impolitely declined. After I declined, the dealership offered to cover $2,400 if I paid the first $1,400. Was not sure which answer was more ridiculous. I rudely declined the second offer as well. The paint is obviously defective from the factory. Did the class action get tossed or is it still active?

2017 Titanium Blue Yep, driver's side pillar. Canada McPhee Ford Dealership said they pay 30% of repair of $2800 Pissed !!!!

Purchased certified pre owned white 2017 ford Escape. Purchased best Ford warranty.A year later paint cracked not even attached to metal around driver windshield area.Called ford, warranty and dealership they won’t do anything about it. Four more years of payments on a car that now looks like c**p and devalued. I was a believer in Ford. Had a 2013 Ford escape for 8 years paint was in wonderful condition loved that car. We purchased a ford focus as well. I will never buy another Ford.

I have two 2018 Ford Escapes. My one just started flaking around the windshield. Had no idea this was an issue until Used google. So frustrating!45,000 miles and it shouldn’t have issues like this.

I have a 2017blue it’s doing the same and my transmission dropped last week after the recall was fixed.

I also have the same problem. Paint is peeling on my driver's side A-pillar beside the windshield. This issue showed up 2 months after the warrantee ended. Ford, of course, deny responsibility.

Ed, Mine has the exact same issues! The attributed the chipping to a hail storm we had, but it happened way before the storm.The dealership refused to deal with it, so now, we are having to go to Ford, after months of no response.

2017 ford escape with paint peeling on both sides of the windshield. We bought this car brand new and can’t believe how much it is peeling. It is the pearl white.

I have a 2017 Lightning Blue Ford Escape. A piece of the paint about 12" long peeled off

I’ve just noticed the same thing on the left side of my windshield, driver’s side. Seems like it’s a defect in the paint to me.

I have paint chipped on both sides of my 2017 Escape Titanium lightning blue, dealer told me it’s a manufacturer defect and they won’t cover it and now I have to go to Ford but it looks like this will do me no good. If there is a class action suit I’m in! I will call Ford and mention all of these issues and hope for the best.

2018 lightning blue escape and the a pillar on the drivers side next to the windshield has separated from the primer and has flaked off. Several pro body shops have looked at it and said factory paint should never do that and separate from the primer! Seems many blue and white escape owners are affected so this should be a class action suit!

I have pearlized white 2017 titanium. Passenger side by windshield-SAME issue. Dealer will not make it right. Very rude when questioned. Is there a class action suit?

Same! The area around the windshield on both sides is just flaking right off. How frustrating that Ford is doing nothing about this.

Yes.....2017 Pearl White Escape Titanium. Paint flaking, peeling off around the windshield in chunks... This is a defect for sure in paint/process. Dealer took photos and samples, sent to Ford. They denied responsibility. Claimed out of warranty and since no corrosion in the samples, not covered under the 5 year corrosion warranty.

Same issue. My 2017 White Ford Escape has paint peeling off the post both sides of the windshield. Just went to the dealership today to be told it is no longer under warranty, nothing they can or will do. So disappointed in Ford

Sign me up also. I have a 2017 Ford Escape with the Pearl White paint, 52K miles. Started peeling around windshield on drivers side. Now starting on passenger side. Guess I'm going to start with the dealer.

White 2017 Escape, same issue with the paint down to the metal around the windshield. Frustrating FORD!!!!

I have a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 47000km and have the same problem paint peeling off both sides of windshield.

I've a lightning blue 2017 Escape and just noticed paint around windshield. Would love to get into a class action lawsuit.

Same issue with my Ford Escape but it is a 2018, pearl white. Paint has peeled on the pillar by the windshield on the driver’s side and is starting on the passenger side. Have had the vehicle for only 2 1/2 years but was 4000 miles past the standard warranty. Dealer sent pictures to Ford and claim was denied. What does mileage have to do with peeling paint? Still under the 3 years. Traded in my Toyota to go back to American made Ford but am now regretting it.

I also have a 2017 blue Escape. Paint down to the metal around windshield in spots. Found a spot on the hatch back, clear coating peeling. It’s clear to me after reading all these complaints there is a factory problem with the paint. Will contact the dealership this week and see what they say. Not feeling very hopeful after reading all these comments.

I also have the lightening blue 2017Ford Escape Titanium with 32k miles. Original owner. Paint peeling off driver's and passenger's side of "original" windshield. My car has never been in an accident of any kind. I take excellent care of it. Class action or recall by Ford seem like viable options. I hope Ford does the right thing here. From what I see, we are all having the same problem at relatively the same time. I'll check back periodically.

I have a blue 2017 Ford Escape and the paint is starting to peel now around the windshield. So disappointed.

My blue 2017 escape is having the same issue on the drivers and passenger side.

I have the same issue with my 2017 Ford Escape Blue my paint around my windshield is peeling and flaking off as well. Called Ford motor company and same as everyone else don’t want to stand behind their products. They told me I have to go through the dealership an if they match my claim then the ford motor company will take care of it for me.

I guess add me to the list. I have a 2017 Ford Escape. Paint is bubbling and peeling all around the windshield

Same issue with my white 2017 Escape - key in garage 80% of the time and 50,000 miles. Chipping/peeling/bubbling on both the driver and passenger side of windshield pillars. Neither dealer or Ford are helping!

I have the 2017 Ford Escape Titanium in the blue color and it is doing the same exact thing in the valley by the windshield. Dealership can't help because it is not covered under the extended warranty (shocker) and Ford has not responded up to this point so I figure that is going to be a no go. Sounds like defective paint product that Ford needs to handle.

2017 Lightening Blue Escape SE. We bought it brand new and just 2 weeks after 3 year warranty up, we went through a car wash (which we do regularly), got home and noticed the paint peeled down to metal on both sides of windshield. We only had 10,000 miles on this SUV. Our dealership said they couldn’t help as just past warranty. So disappointed!!!! We are going to order an OEM repair kit to fix ourselves. Can’t be any worse than it is now. Hoping for a recall in the future. At least we aren’t alone and I am not trading our vehicle in as I love it!!!

Oh wow! Just now in for a car wash, and a huge chunk of paint is peeled off! Ford Escape 2017 titanium blue!

2017 Escape blue....same problem....dealer said they’ll submit pictures to Ford. I’ll be sure to mention these similar complaints and let you know what Ford does. Keeping my fingers crossed

2017 ford escape titanium blue. Paint is flaking off around the windshiel...help us.

Same problem with my escape..Ford dealer said I had it past the 36 month warranty. I was given a number to call. Ford customer assistant. 1-800-392-3673. Maybe the more that complain, just maybe they will do something. They will call me tomorrow about my case.

Same issue... I have a 2017 Escape Titanium white...the paint is coming off by the windshield on the drivers side. My car has 58000 miles and the dealership just called and said Ford denied the claim...I’m not a happy Ford customer at the moment

This just started happening to my 2017 blue Ford Escape.. Drivers side all around windshield. Basically was told Ford won't do anything, I'm on my own. Infuriating when this is clearly a Ford defect and known issue. Husband and I have been regular Ford owners for years but this is the last I'll buy.

My 2017Escape lightening blue has paint chipping off all around the windshield. I took to Ford and was told it will cost me $2700.00 to repair because the windshield will need to come out and will likely be broken so I will have to pay for a new one. I have own Fords all my life and never had this issue. I know they used different paint that year.

My 2017 Ford Escape, lightning Blue, started peeling around the windshield, now big chunks just peel off leaving the metal showing. I bought this suv brand new, 2 months after my warranty went out, I had it at the Ford dealership for maintenance, I noticed the little pieces of paint gone from around the windshield. Now I have big chunks gone from all over the top and the pillars are starting. ABSOLUTELY NO HELP FROM FORD... We went to Maaco they want around 2000.00 just to do the top and around the windshield. I guess if we get income money back I'll have to have my car painted. I'll definitely be interested in a class action to get my car painted.

Lightning Blue. Paint peeling drivers aside A pillar, tiny areas at top corners of windshield too. Just happen yesterday after washing it. Bought new Dec. 2017, 57,000 km (43,000 mi). Called Ford Canada. Sorry, can’t help you. Better luck next time.

Yes most definitely along the window both left and right side where there is no friction

Sign me up with class action suit. I own a white 2017 Ford Escape, paint peeling around windshield mask. Ford dealers don't want to touch my cargo this paint repair.

I'm having the same issue 2017 escape, drivers side pillar and it only has 46k miles. I'm gonna check with the closest Ford that has a body shop and see if they will help

This is the 4th time our paint has peeled on our tailgate! It's unbelievable 2017 Escape Se White

Sign me up!!!! 2017 escape blue. Ford and dealer unresponsive!!

My white 2017 Ford Escape has the paint flaking issues next to windshield on the drivers side. I have had Escapes since 2001 without any problems so this is very disappointing. Is a class action suit in the working. I am in if there is

My 2017 white ford is also peeling everywhere..got rid of the ford..won't ever buy another ford..subaru..

My 2017 Ford Escape has the same issue, it is peeling and flaking on both sides of my windshield. It is a light Champagne color. I contacted Ford Canada and they refused to do anything about it since its out of warranty. I have owned Ford vehicles before and have never had an issue with them. Now I need to rethink my future buying choices.. I strongly feel this paint issue is a manufacture defect and Ford needs to take responsibility for poor workmanship!! How do we get on the list for a class action lawsuit? This is not acceptable considering how expensive vehicles are. The quality we expect from FORD just went down the drain. I'm disappointed on how Ford is treating their long time customers.

I have a Pearl white 2017 escape and I noticed it’s peeling off all around the windshield. Add me to the class action if it gets going. Read to keep the receipt if you get it fixed so there may be a repayment, but I won’t hold my breath.

Sign me up for the class action suit. I have a lightening blue 2017 Ford Escape peeling on both sides of the windshield. It was owned by my mother, who leased it in 2016. When the lease came due in 2019, I bought it. Now, with only 68k on it, 4 years later, the paint is chipping.

2017 Escape Lightning Blue Titanium around the windshield and now on the hood. Anyone hearing of a class forming to sue Ford? This is absolutely abysmal. Looking to do a A-Pillar and wrap in gloss black just so my daughter isn't embarrassed to drive it.

Wow, I am amazed that so many other people have had this issue! I have the 2017 Ford Escape in lightning blue (like many others), and have paint peeling on both sides of the windshield. It peeled out of no where taking my car through a car wash. Is there anything we can do to encourage a recall on the paint?

My 2017 ford escape has chipping and pealing paint all around my windshield. Of course my warranty has expired. This should never have happened in the first place. Ford needs to fix this problem.

September 2023 Ford has known about this paint peeling issue for years, and continues to do nothing to help customers. They added my report to their database. Wow, that makes me feel better about the paint peeled off, all around the windshield of my white 2017 Ford Escape. How many reports have to go into their database before Ford will do something about this?

It seems this is not just a problem with the 2017 ford escape, I have a 2018 ford escape titanium that I baby, just noticed that the paint next to the front window on both upper corners and sudes is peelling. Dealer wants $1200 to fix PLUS another$1100 if THEY BRAKE MY WINDSHIELD!! I called ford canada, they talked to dealer to no avail, all admitt it is a paint problem from factory but to fix it I have to pay... So buyer be ware! I will never buy another ford and bad mouth them, when ever possible, This is my2nd escape.. Should have kept the 1st one hope lots of poeple read this and check thier paint on thiere fords.. Cause its definitly a problem.. From the factory!!

2018 Ford Escape white Titanium 40k miles. Has always been in a garage now has paint peeling drivers side windshield. I have owned 14 cars in my life and have never seen this before.

My 2016 White Escape is doing the same. Peeling paint at the top of my windshield. I know Ford knows about the problem because when I purchased this used last year they kept offering a "paint chip warranty" at extra $$ of course, saying it was to cover door that get chipped with shipping carts. I declined because I've never heard of an extra warranty for paint chipping. So I know Ford is aware of this problem. Why hasn't this been filed as class action or a recall of some kind??

Just saw today that my 2017 white ford escape has peeling paint and bubbles all around the windshied! Looka terrible! It has 50,000 miles and I park in a garage! Awful! Googling to see if others had this problem and came upon this forum. OMG! I always keep cars for at least 7ys and never had a paint problem!!! 😡😡

Also have pearl white 2017 that about year ago Ford paid to repair the paint on the driver side windshield but just today noticed that now the passenger side windshield is also coming off…the car was bought brand new & has always been parked in a carport. I will NEVER own another Ford.

My 2017 Escape has started peeling paint(lightning blue) has started peeling paint I’m big chunks on both sides around the windshield. Haven’t yet contacted the dealer…..Love my Escape, and so disappointed!!!

I also have a 2017 Ford Escape White. Paint Bubbling on drivers side around windshield and on top corner of passenger side

II have same issue flaking and chipping around windshield frame

I also have 2017 white Ford Escape that the paint is peeling all around my windshield ! Very frustrating! Sign me up if there is a class action lawsuit

Https://www.autosafety.org/car-owners-upset-about-bad-paint-jobs/

I just checked out the man who was referenced in an earlier post who worked at Ford and complained about the paint process. Looks like he's a good reference for all of us in class action lawsuit. Or if it's done one by one, small claims court. Https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2675575341

Same issue for my blue 2017 Escape with a large patch missing from the roof and both sides of the windshield. I've had Fords for decades (Expeditions, Edges, Mustang and Fusion) but this is the first and only Ford with paint issues.

I have a 2017 escape and same thing paint chipping all along edge of windshield. It has only 32,000 miles.

2018 Ford Escape! Peeling and paint just falling off around the windshield! Obviously Ford MotorCompany doesn't stand behind their product!! No more Fords!

I bought my 2017 Ford Escape fromdaughter ofowner who passed away. I did not notice until a week after purchase that paint is peeling & bubbling around windshield on driver’s side, is also starting to peel on passenger side. I am on very limited income, can not afford to fix.I believe this is something that Ford needs to cover. I see so many complaints for this same issue. We all need to form a class action suit against ford, but I’m not quite sure how to do that. Hope someone on here may have some ideas

92,000 miles on 2017 white gold Ford Escape. Paint chipping noticed around driver side windshield! Ford needs to be held accountable.

We have a white 2017 Escape Titanium. I just noticed the paint on the driver side windshield A pillar flaking off. We are the 2nd owner of this car and warranties are over so we don't have much hope with dealer or manufacturer help. I am just starting to deal with this but if there is a class action suit, sign me up.

I too just discovered our 2017 Ford Escape white titanium is peeling on both sides of the windshield. We live in Canada. Ford must take responsibility for this issue in order to maintain and credibility with the public. We are looking for a class action as we can not believe the amount of postings we are reading

I see this is where all of the paint complaints go to die. Well I better get in line then. I'm going to fix it myself. There are a number of YouTube videos for doing patch spray on paint fixes and as long as you buy the right products you should be fine. There's a great company called: https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/. I have used them a number of times and they mix the paint from the numbers in your car door and can do metallic flaked paint perfectly. Just use the right primers an automotive, enamel primer. Good luck everyone.

2017 escape Oxford white. Paint flaking and peeling around windshield. I’m NOT very happy. Bought in 2020 from Ford Dealership. I’ve only just begun!

Sign me up for the suit also. 2018 Ford Escape, white. Noticed paint bubbling up and just flaking off all around my windshield and Ford will not fix it.

Same problem with my 2017 lightning blue ford escape. Paint peeling away around windshield. Brought in to Ford dealership and they acknowledged that they know it's a legitimate problem, but they offered no help for a solution. They said they'd call me back. Never did. I took a picture of it last September to see how it might look on the spring. It's progressively gotten worse. Very unhappy. Every time I park near a similar Escape I try to speak with the driver and show them what to expect. And many cases I end up pointing it out to them and they until then had never noticed it. Obviously they become very upset, not with me, but with Ford. I encourage them to "spread the word". I'll never buy a Ford vehicle again.and ss I, and these newly pissed off customers spread the word, hopefully Ford will continue to lose the trust and loyalty of their once happy buyers. Remember this? F -O- R- D "Fix Or Repair Daily" FORD SUCKS!!!

Sign me up for the class action lawsuit mine has bubbled and peeled around the windshield .... For the price they charge for these vehicles it's disgusting that they won't cover the cost ..

Same. 2017 white Escape paint peeling on both A pillars around windshield. Time for a lawsuit.

I have a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium in white pearl and have chipping on both sides of the windshield similar to others. Please include me in a class action lawsuit.

Same on my 2017 Escape. White Gold color. Paint started bubbling up on the upper corner passenger side of the windshield, a few weeks later on the drivers side and four months later half the paint on the drivers side next to the windshield is gone. It looks bad. Now I noticed that all four doors are starting to rust on the inside at the very bottom.

Paintpeeling around the front window and the back window, of my 2017 ford escape ford's main office won't do anything about it, sign me up for the law suit!

Same issue, 2017 Escape, white paint. Bubbling and flaking away around the windshield.

Omg just started having the same issue. I have a 2017 Ford Escape SE in electic blue. The paint just started peeling off in large strips on the drivers side of the windshield and starting on the passenger side as well. This is unacceptable! This is my first car I bought brand new for myself and I am still making payments on it! There has to be a lawsuit especially with so many people having this problem! How do we do this?

The paint in my Ford Escape 2017 is peeling in both sides of the whinshield. Ford should fix this problem

My 2017 has paint peeling around the windshield. There seems to be no primer under the paint. The repair shop said this is probably due to the areanot having appropriate sealant under the paint. Will Ford take responsibility NO!! And my vehicle is garage kept so it isn’t weather that did this. Class action lawsuit please.

2018 white Escape, 60,000 km. Peeling paint all around the frame. Sounds like they have been aware of this manufacturing issue for years and have done nothing to address it. I will never ever buy another Ford, nor will any of my family members. If they can’t get a paint job right, what else? Oh yes, don’t use your car seat warmers as mine almost caught fire. The windshield wipers staled during a snowstorm. Trading in this s**t box! Bye bye.

My 2017 Ford just started this. I’m passed the warranty so I’m guessing I’m stuck paying out of pocket. Has anyone had success getting Ford to pay when out of warranty?

Just discovered this with my white 2017 escape all around the windshield. Does anyone have a resolution with Ford or a lawsuits? To say I’m ticked off is an understatement!

2017 Ford Escape white 36K Mike's and garaged car. Same thing happening here... Huge chunks of paint near windshield near Driver's door is gone! Metal showing. So embarrassing! I can't believe that there isn't a class action lawsuit or Factory recall to correct this issue! I will Never buy another Ford again and will warn others that Ford does customers d***y!!! 😡

2017 ford escape here. Just noted the paint bubbling and peeling away. I got this car because I had a lemon focus! Ugh!!!

2018 ford 21thousands miles bought it new. Paint is falling off around.the front window about 12 inches, ford dealer refuses.to fix it Valley Ford in Huron ohio

Same here 2017 White Escape chipped paint around both windows. Spoke to the local dealer and the were no help!

I just bought a used 2017 Wscape on Monday. Opened the back passenger door for the first time yesterday and the paint is lifted and a 12 inch line has formed. Of course I have no options. Unbelievable.

Exact same thing as the rest of these folks. Came home from the carwash yesterday and a huge chunk of paint missing from the drivers side pillar next to the windshield. I’dbe happy with a $900 estimate. The dealership here wants $3000. I’m going to glob some paint on it I guess.

My 2017 cord escape has the same problem. It is a paint problem with the white pearl. They will not assist financially in fixing. I’ve reached out to a lawyer about a class action law suit l.

2017 Ford Escape Titanium in pearl white here - also with the paint pealing around pillars by the windshield. Noticed over the summer. This is a long list of us with this issue - how do we get the class action going?

Same problem 2018 Ford escape Blue Drivers side by windshield... Noticed today

We own a 2017 Escape. The paint is fading in patches from the windshield, by the moon top and the hatch. Was told by the dealership that it was our issue not theirs. So please add me to the list for class action suit.

Same here! 2017 Escape white, peeling and bubbling Paine around the windshield!

The same thing is happening with my 2017 white Ford Escape. Peeling and bubbling all around the windshield. I’ve spent $700 fixing it when it start on one side and now on the other. Ford refuses to fix the problem. I’d be happy to join a class action lawsuit.

2017 ford escape white paint peeling off around the windshield pillars .

Same issue on my 2017 BlueTitanium, paint has peeled off all around the windshield.

Have a 2017 Ford Escape with peeling cracked paint on left side of window on pillar.Sign me up for class action suit.

I have a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and the paint is chipping near the driver to front windshield Ford Sheehy in Springfield said warranty on paint chipping expired in May. The paint shop stated it is an issue with air bubbles getting trapped when it was painted and over time when this happens it will start chipping exposing the metal. Estimate is 1,800 to fix. I feel this should be a class action lawsuit if the company does not agree to fix it since the issue was in the paint not the owners fault. My daughter also has a Ford Escape and her paint is also chipping.

Noticed the paint flaking and peeling to bare metal in the mid-section of the driver windshield pillar a month ago. Purchased this pearl white 2017 Escape new in November, 2017 and just 10K+ miles. No extreme weather conditions; often in covered parking. Not addressing this flaw does not inspire customer loyalty.

Noticed the paint chipped to

Noticed the paint chipped to

I have a 2017 blue escape and the paint is peeling of the pillar next to the windshield on the drivers side. I want to be included in any class action law suit against Ford

I have a blue 2018 Ford Escape. I also contacted Ford. They told me it wasn't covered as a warranty issue after 36,000 miles. My paint is also peeling around the front windshield on both the driver and passenger side. I have over ten years experience in retail (specifically paint department). This is definitely an issue with the initial application of the paint. Ford said it's my problem to deal with. Would love to help if a class action gets organized.405-370-0381

2017 Ford Escape, paint pealing and bubbling around windshield. Haven’t contacted Ford yet.

I can’t believeFord doesn’t have a recall on this! Same with me. 2017 Lightning Blue SE. Called Ford customer care they said there is no recall at this time, maybe if more people call about it they’ll issue one. Those are her words. She said if I decide to have it repainted to save my receipt in case they do have a recall they will reimburse me for it. That’s never gonna happen. I’m gonna email Customer Care this link with all these complaints about the puller paint issue chipping off. Maybe then something will happen for all of us. Wishful thinking I know, but it’s worth a shot. 🫤

2017 Escape, blue. Paint flaked off in big peices from drivers side windshield. Bought new, dealer in Warrenton, VA said not covered, bring it in and we'll give you a repair estimate. Have a ford, chevy and Toyota, this is my last Ford.

I have the same issue with my white 2017 Ford Escape. I noticed a month ago paint chipping off around my front windshield. Very upset as this is the first new car I’ve bought.

Lovelife1!

Same issue, 2017 escape with 7k miles, paint peeled off drivers side windshield pillar.

Same problem paint came all around ford says out of warrany sige me up if class action . All around windshield.

I have same issue, same area. Any word from Ford?

2017 Ford Escape SE lightning blue. Both sides of windshield A pillars paint has flaked off exposing primer. Rear hatchback top left also has chipped off! Began at 21,000 miles. Ford says it’s not their problem. So much for certified pre owned! Will not buy another Ford. This is absolutely their responsibility! Add me to the class action suit!

17 Escape Titanium in Lightning Blue. In 19 after the warranty expired it was peeling around the windshield. Ford or the the dealership partially covered. Then in 21 the top started peeling. I paid another body shop to paint it. They said the base primer did not appear to be water base and recommended getting a new car when it starts again. A dealership bodyshop told me that ford had a contaminated batch of primer. Also had the engine block replaced in 20 due to coolant leak.

My 2018 Ford Escape which has 18,000 miles has the paint peeling around the windshield

Same here. Sign is up for any updates. Nichols8@msn.com

Same problem with my 2017 Ford Escape Lighting Blue Paint coming off 57700 miles sign me up for a class action suit

Same issue paint peeling on both sides of the windshield. I will never buy another Ford for sure.

We have peeling paint on the left side past the windshield on a titanium blue 2017 Escape. The dealer said it was warranty and that he had heard of no similar problems.It is frustrating.

2017 titanium white Ford Escape - same problem as all of you have listed driver side and top passenger side paint bubble/chip down to metal, purchased used, body shop estimate 4600 to repaint (to start could be more) dealer not able to assist, going to contact Ford and see how that goes, doesn't look promising from the above

My 2017 Escapes white paint was all peeling around the windshield. Warranty slightly over on age but only 50000 km. Ford would do nothing. Contacted CAMVAP, I'm in Canada, and we took Ford to arbitration and won. They completely fixed it and and gave me a rental.

Paint peeling off left and right side “A” pillars. 2017 Escape lightning blue. Also peeling off left side rear hatch. Certified pre owned means nothing! Ford is avoiding their responsibility! No more Fords for me, I’m done with this company…

2017 white paint, same issue, drivers side of windshield. After reading these comments, inspected again and noticed a spot at the top left of the windshield as well. Can’t seem to get through on Ford’s customer service number. Estimate to fix at a local body shop $858.

DITTO DITTO DITTO, OBVIOUSLY NOT A COINCIDENCE,, HMMM? YA THINK!

I have a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium, Platinum White, and my paint is peeling too. My warranty says3 yrs or 36k miles. I have 20k miles on the car. The dealership I brought the car from has changed hands and the new dealership is refusing to take any responsibility for repairing the paint at all...:(

Have a 2017 Ford Escape lightning blue titanium. Paint peeling off both sides of windshield.

Sign me up for a class action suit. I just noticed the peeling paint around the windshield on the drivers side. I have a 2017 Escape in Lightening Blue. Going to contact the dealer on Monday, but I’m pretty sure I know what the response is going to be. Ugh!

Just discovered this website, but I too found peeling paint on the area next to Driver side Windshield. Looks like right down to the gray metal. 2017 Ford Escape, with lots of complaints previous to mine. Never will ever buy a Ford again! Class Action, anyone! Looks like Ford isn’t helping with this problem.

2017 Ford Escape in Oxford White. Majority of paint on driver’s side pillar suddenly came off in a car wash. Car is washed in the same place about twice a month. Dealer says it is a Ford issue, Ford says there have been no complaints at all about paint peeling on Escapes to the rep’s knowledge. Estimate to repair is 2500.Had two other new Fords with transmission problems. No Fords ever again. Have contacted State attorney General and Better Business Bureau.

Same here. Just noticed and it’s getting bad fast. 2017 White Ford Escape. Sign me up Ford! Please recall!

Same problem with my 2017 Escape. Paint peeling/flaking off around both sides and top area of windshield. Looking for a resolution as all others.

Same issue. 2017 escape, 60k miles. Paint peeled off on front windshield driver side. I’ve never seen this kind of issues on any of my other 7 cars I owned in the past 28 years!

2017 Escape/Blue: Same as most of you, peeling from driver side windshield frame. Ford has no recall so won't fix it. I have less than 20K miles and bought vehicle outright and additional coverage and still not covered according to Ford. Legal seems to be the way to go.

I have a blue 2017 ford escape Same problem paint pilling around windshield on driver side.

Same problem here. Lightning blue.

Paint peeling on my 2017 Ford Escape around windshield and on roof. Ford needs to step up and own up to their responsibility

My 2017 escape has paint flaking off around the windshield. Dealer claims it's from rocks or something hitting the car. Then said I was out of warranty with a smile. Estimate to repair over $3000.

2017 Ford Escape with the same issues… paint peeling off around windshield. I live in Southern California so it can’t be the weather! I’m in on any class action law suit that comes up.

2017 ford escape (white) paint peeling around windshield not a happy camper at all. Haven’t had my car long at all I currently have 90299 miles on it and have had less than 2 years

Okay so like everybody else here it's the same issue. It begins with the a-pillars it begins feeling like there and at the top portion of the insurance. Or from your absolutely nothing. They are invading any kind of responsibility. Mine began just after the 3-year 36000 mile warranty ran out. Ford states that the corrosion warranty will not cover it. I went back for it again to documents when I continued complaints at the dealership where I purchased there. The last person was helpful and I found out that I have an extended corrosion warranty that was supposedly added the purchase price of the car when I bought it new. I am looking into seeing if I can force them to cover it. Adam it to properly fix the issue is $2,400. I will never buy a Ford product again. I take impeccable care of the vehicle.

My 2017 Escape is doing the same thing. The paint is disappearing from all around my windshield. The whole car has clear coat cracks.

I am having the very same issue wit my white 2017 Escape around the sides of my windshield!

2017 Escape 48k miles, lightening blue. Same issues with paint gone or peeling on sills near front windshield. Just noticed this last week...looks like a defect to me.

2017 Escape lightening blue...just noticed on driver side next to front windshield about a foot of paint is gone. Small area on passanger side paint beginning to peel. 48k miles. Waxed twice a year. I would guess this is definitely a defect of some kind. Car made in Louisville KY.

Daughter's 2018 Ford Escape Lightning Blue, severe paint peeling around winshield pillars,. Dealership will not cover, told us to "file a claim with Ford." Trying to contact them today.

I have a 2020 black ranger that's chipping everywhere only have 11000 miles

Same issue on pillars, both sides of windshield. I was less than 500 miles out of warranty and neither the dealership or Ford would take ownership of their faulty paint/primer. Cost me $300 to have both pillars and a small section above windshield painted.

Daughters 2018 white escape same issue by windshield drivers side small spot on pass side and passenger side rear door jam, car was bought new an it has 20000 miles suks

2017 Escape SE, same issue with peeling along side driver windshield. I’m terrified to go get a quote, just finished paying off too :(

2017 Ford Escape WhiteGold. 45k miles. Paint is peeling off around the front windshield.

Same problem here! Blue 2017 Escape. If there's a lawsuit, sign me up!

Same issue. 2017 Ford Escape. Blue color peeling off on driver’s side near windshield.

I’ll never purchase another Ford again, also same issue

Same here...White 2017 paint came right off drivers side windshield. A strip about a foot long.

If there is an attorney that will handle this class action suite I want to be opted in .

White paint on drivers side windshield column. The Ford Dealership in Lynchburg Virginia was adamant that there was nothing that they would do for me. 34,000 miles. It will probably need a completely new paint job. An ambitious lawyer could make a lot of money on this 2017 Ford lemon.

I have the same problem with my 2017 escape. I am in Canada and have the 84 month extended tricare warranty so I am going to see if they willl honour it. I am also having some rusting at the bottom of my driver door but I have that rust device installed. When I called they said that was all past warranty but I have the original papers from when I bought the car and extended warranty and itdoes not say anywhere that the coverage for that is less time. They had better fix it for me.

PAINT PEELING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 2017 ESCAPE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A LAW SUIT. I'M IN...

Ford escape 2017. Paint around windshield bubbles up then peals off

2017 lighting blue colour , my paint is peeling off around the windshield, exposing the metal. Not happy

2017 Ford Escape in lightning blue exact same issue on both sides of windshield. Hundreds of people with same issue I see….this is SO wrong!!!!!!

2017 Ford Escape in lightning blue exact same issue on both sides of windshield. Hundreds of people with same issue I see….this is SO wrong!!!!!!

This is complete BS from Ford, you must recall your poorly constructed vehicles now... 2017 Escape Titanium with pearl white paint. Down to the metal on the driver side windshield pillar. A problem that you can't correct? Repainting hundreds of thousands of vehicles with p**s poor quality? I own a 2016 F150 and 2017 Escape, these will be our last Ford vehicles. We'll bring our lawyers now 03/17/2022

I also have a blue 2017 Ford Escape with paint peeling by the windshield. When I purchased the vehicle in 11/2021, I had a special coating on the entire vehicle. Now I see this peeling paint. Going to see the dealership tomorrow. Did anyone get anywhere with the Class Action suit??

Just noticed this is happening around the windshield of my 2017 Ford Escape. I have less than 40,000 miles on it.

Owners of 2017 blue Escape. Peeling on both sides of windshield. Metal exposed. Warranty expired. Ford taking no responsibility! I will never go back to the dealer who sold it to us, and will never buy another Ford vehicle. Disgusting lack of responsibility. There clearly is a deficiency in the production of this vehicle. Shame on Ford! Ours is not even paid for yet.

It spans multiple years, my white 2018 escape SEL is peeling around the windshield on driver and passenger sides

I’m having the same problem with chipping paint around windshield,I was told if the metal was perforated ford would fix it, but because it’s not, to be fixed at my expense. The auto body shop I went to said that iwas the second ford in 2 weeks with same problem. I can’t afford to have it repaired, so it’s only going to get worse. Never buy another ford. I also have the extended warranty and told that has not to do with the paint.

Same paint defect! Would like to join class action against Ford manufacturer responsible for this defect that hundreds of Ford Escape buyers are experiencing.

I am having the exact same issue with my 2017 whiteFord Escape. It is peeling on the left (driver’s side) pillar by the windshield. This is absolutely ridiculous the amount of complaints just here over the exact same thing.

I have same problem with my 2017 Escape, platinum white, I have been buying Fords since 1972, approximately 30...I will not buy Ford again.

Same problem here. Paid half to repaint driver side. 1 year later same side coming off again. Dealer only guarantees paint jobs for 1 year. Also when I took back passengers side started coming off and warranty is off. Never buy Ford again. Have a 97 Ford ranger 310000 miles. No paint problems. Has to be defect. Bull------

,Yes my 2017 .paint peeling at the pillars driver side really bad.Starting other side Have 60.000 k on it just noticed to day.

Yep! I have a lighting blue 2017 and the paint is peeling around the windshield!

I have a 2018 Escape in Lightning Blue and just noticed that the paint is peeling off on both sides of the windshield. Please include me in the class action suit.

Having similar issue with 2017 Escape, white and peeling around driverside windshield.

Paint below specifications, chemical engineer says Chemical engineer Stephen Gaiski with the Zestar Corporation in Detroit used to do work for the auto manufacturer. He remembers visiting the Kansas City plant that builds the Escape a decade ago. According to Gaiski, "Ford was using our technology for the metric, for the measurements on paint thickness, and we told the painting room manager and also the supplier — the paint supplier directly — that the Escapes were being painted below specifications." Gaiski said he told the company and its board about his concerns paint was being applied too thinly to the vehicles. "They said they would address the issue. Well, here we are years later, and it still hasn't been done," he said. Gaiski helps car owners challenge Ford and Ford dealerships in small claims court. He said it's unlikely anything larger — such as a class action suit — would get results. "If it's not a design or a safety issue, then I personally believe they're not going to have much luck," he said.

Does anyone know of auto parts manufacturer that makes some type of cover to use to cover the peeling paint on the windshield pillars?

2017 Ford Escape 17,000 miles and paint peeling off pillars. Have 60,000 bumper to bumper warranty and they will not cover it. Ford is a Fraud!! If thousands of owners have this problem it is a manufacturing defect!

My 2018 Ford Escape has the paint peeling around both sides of the windshield.I haven't been able to get any help from my dealership. I had estimates from 2 local body shops .ranging between $3000 to $4000

Same issue as all above. Paint began peeling on my 2017 (one owner since new = me) Ford Escape beginning at 41K miles. I hand wash my car weekly on Saturdays and keep all my vehicles in impeccable condition. This is a major flaw that affects numerous Ford owners of Escapes, and appears to be most prevalent in the 2017 - 2019 model years. Unacceptable. The cost per Ford to properly fix the current issue at hand isapproximately $2000. Repainting a car will also reduce its residual value. Was also told as others in this forum my front windshield will likely break when they perform the repair. Ford corporate just shoved me off with no help. Where is the Class Action lawsuit to join?

My blue 2017 escape is doing the same around the windshield.

Same exact issue with my 2017 Escape platinum white…just noticed today a huge section of driver side pillar gone…I see here it’s a common problem. Are we just stuck with it? Seems a shame that Ford won’t take care of it with it being this big of an issue. No one takes responsibility anymore for their mistakes!!!

Same issue as everyone above. Paint flying off next to windshield on driver side. Grrrrr.

It happened to me. Lightening blue paint next to my windshield on drivers side, large area 2018Ford Escape. Can’t believe this. The vehicle isn’t that old to peel off like that. It’s sad FORD will not help.

2017 pearl white, paint gone from the driver’s side front pillar next to the windshield. Time for a recall Ford. Seriously!

Same exact issue with our 2017 Ford Escape (white). Paint peeling off drivers side beside windshield

2017 Escape - Same issue!

Same problem, 2017 lightNing blue peeling paint around windshield, ford unwilling to make it right, dealer unwilling to make it right, everyone making excuses as if it’s u reasonable to expect paint to last more than four years.

Came out to my 2017 Escape today and saw a huge chunk of paint peeling off the driver side windshield gutter. Took it immediately to the Ford dealer and they are contacting Ford about it.

My Daughter just bought a white 2017 Ford Escape in Sep 2021 and this is happening around her windshield. I googled the issue and found this forum! Wow. Calling dealership tomorrow to let them know about this.

Same problem here 2017 Blue fire escape titanium. All the paint around the windshield has flaked. No positive answer from Ford. Not cover by warranty, not their problem. Seems to me that the whippers are traveling too far contributing to the issue. If a class action goes on add me to the list.

I also have a 2017 Escape and the paint is peeling of the sides of the windshield area. Social media can be a powerful tool. We should take pictures of our vehicles showing the defect and blast it on social media. Hopefully that would get their attention.

I have a 2017 Escape in Lightning Blue and I just noticed the exact same paint issues around my windshield as the rest of you. As far as I know, the paint just started bubbling up and flaking off in the last month. Sign me up for the class action suit as well.

I have 2017 blue escape paint coming off drivers side near wind shield,cannot believe ford not taking care of this issue

I just noticed mine last week. Driver's side windshield. So frustrating! I sent a picture to the service writer at the dealership I usually take my car to, no response.

Paint chipping around windshield on my 2017 white titanium only 33000 miles

I have a 2015 Ford F 150 And a 2017 Ford Escape both white The both have paint peeling off around the windshields The escape has 22.000 Kms on it Which law firm is doing the class action in Ontario Canada

2018 white Ford Escape pealing around windshield drivers side!

Add me to the list! Both windshield pliers have lost their paint! 2017 Escape in blue.

Paint started chipping away from my car today out of nowhere. Sounds like from this I have no way of getting the dealership to pay to fix it.So upset that this has happened to a brand new vehicle

Same here, 2017 Ford Escape Titanium AWD, low miles, peeled completely off the driver side column. This is my very first new car, what a letdown. I'm almost done paying it off (5 payments away) and then this happens! Really heart broken to know Ford is going to do nothing about it.

I have a 2017 Ford Escape s a blue was washing the car yesterday and the paint around the passenger side windshield to start popping off in Big 5 couldn't believe my eyes to see the paint just rolling off the car like dirt don't know what to do read all these complaints same here not very hopeful but if there's a class action lawsuit sign me up I paid a lot for this car at at forty Thousand Miles the paint is just coming off what do we do now

You can add another to this long list. My wife just bought a used 2017 lightning blue escape titanium and we noticed this morning paint peeling on passenger side by windshield.

Same issue with 2017 electric blue. No relief from Ford. An acquaintance who works in a Ford collision center told me this is a common problem and that he is even seeing it in other Ford models. Unfortunately, this will require a class action lawsuit. I would appreciate an update from anyone working on that, and I am willing to give support to that effort.

Me too. 2017 cobalt blue escape. Paint was suddenly gone after 2nd wash..

I have a 2017 Ford Escape and the paint is peeling on both sides of windshield I’ve had it for less then a year and only put on about 4,000 miles and ford will not help me.

Same here the paint is peeling around my windshield both sides on my 2017 Ford Escape

I'm having the same paint problem. 2017 white escape. Yes its over warranty and ford will do nothing. If so many are having the same problem, step up ford. Fix it.

Same issue with my 2017 Ford Escape., Blue Lightning color. Had the car for 2 days and after a hard rain, a lot of the paint has chipped away around the left side of the windshield. Sign me up for the lawsuit

They are to many customers having issues with their paint peeling around the he windshield we paid to much for our Fords to have this happen to us

I too am having this exact issue after a windshield replacement on my 2018 Ford Escape - Titanium. The windshield replacement service indicated they thought Ford cut corners when painting the vehicles and didn't properly prime the car.

I have a white 2017 Ford Escape with the same problem, paint peeling off from driver side of windshield. Ford will not help with this. 🤨

Titanium blue 2017 Escape with paint peeling drivers side windshield. Time for Ford to step up.

2017 Escape Titanium here. Paint bubble and flake off around the windshield. It feels like a bubble when you press on it. I can tell its going to spread. Ford is no help. Told me the repaint will be expensive because they have to replace the windshield too. Somebody Help us!

2017 Lightning Blue. I had paint peeling all around the windshield. Stupid problem to have with a vehicle that is less than 5 years old. I just paid $1500 to get it repaired at the dealer, hopefully they will reimburse in the future.

Just noticed paint peeling on driver side of my white 2017 Ford Escape

I have a 2017 Blue Ford Escape with paint peeling and flaking on both sides of the windshield. They said Ford would Pay half since I was out of warranty and I would have to pay $845!

I am having paint peel on the driver's side of the front windshield! Very upset, have never had an issue of peeling paint until I bought this 2017 Ford Escape.

I also have a paint peeling problem drivers side near the windshield. No help from dealer or Ford.

Same here. Blue 2018 Ford Escape. 63K miles on it. Drivers side windshield area so far. Peeling and bubbling.

Same issue. Seems like it just appeared. 2018 Ford Escape. Blue. Peeling and bubbling around drivers side windshield. Calling my local dealer. We will see.

I have a 2017 Ford Escape and the paint is bubbling and pulling off around the windshield and I think Ford could be held responsible if not I will never buy another Ford vehicles cost to much for this to happen

I bought my wife a 2017 Ford Escape titanium, paid a lot for it, her first car. It’s pearl white, has 35k miles on it and several months ago when we were washing it the paint started pealing off of the pillar around the windshield on the drivers side. I took the car to the local body shop and the estimated it would cost more than 1’500 bucks to fix it. The body shop told us to go straight to the dealer because they know it’s a factory defect.

2018 lightening blue peeling around windshield. No help from dealer of Ford.

Took my 2017 titanium escape with 16,252 miles to the car wash on Thursday paint gone on the driver side by the windshield past the 36 month warranty. Call Ford dealer won't cover. Turned it into my insurance company waiting to see if they will cover... Body shop says manufacturer defeat don't think Allstate will cover.... He said needs total paint job....

My 2017 lightening blue escape is also peeling around the windsheild. Add me to the class action. Also this should include Canada.

I have a 17 Ford Escape. I had my windshield replace and my paint around the windshield is (still) chipping or peeling. My husband's 14 fusion is rusting and paint is chipping too. Ford hasn't done anything with there paint issue. Let me know bout the lawsuit I wanna part of it ! Badly.

We have two 2017 Escapes, lightning blue and pearl white. My blue one started peeling last summer and I had it repaired out of pocket as Ford claimed ignorance. Just noticed today my partners white one is now peeling.

I’m having the same problem with my 2017 white Ford Escape. Had a fight with my dealer, they fixed it but I had to pay 1/3 which was over 300$. Now I’ve noticed when I opened the back passenger side door all the paint is peeling there. Why wouldn’tFord step up and see there is a big problem. I’m so fed up with Ford. I can honestly say. This will provide be my last.

My 2017 Escape began peeling paint (White at the windshield pillar) early in the Spring 2021. 27000 miles. Dealer filed a claim with Ford which was denied. I spent several months and countless phone calls trying to get some satisfaction from Ford. Finally I was very rudely told that I should have purchased an extended warranty and to get a lawyer. They would not provide any assistance in addressing the issue.

My 2017 white Ford Escape is completely peeled on passenger windshield side!! I am not happy!! Ford needs to cough up the dues owed!

Same here 2017 Ford Escape white pearl paint peeling off on the drivers side beside the windshield. So frustrating. It’s almost paid for. Geez

My 2017 White Titanium Ford Escape is doing the same thing. The paint is flaking off on both sides of the windshield. I am so disappointed in Fords response to this problem. I guess we need an attorney for class action suit.

My 2017 Ford Escape with 42k just started peeling around windshield on both A post.

I'm having trouble around the windshield , drivers side peeling also 2017 Escape blue. Would be nice if Ford could take care of this

I have a 2017 Ford Escape Titanium pearl white paint that has started peeling around the front windshield both driver and passenger sides.

2017 White Ford Escape with paint peeling around the windshield and gray primer exposed. So disappointed no one has had any support from Ford!

2017 Electric blue. Same exact problem, on passenger side.

Same issue- 2017 Ford Escape Blue- passenger windshield side and one bubble under drive’s side windshield edge - sign me up for class action! 4 years and 43,000 miles

2017 Ford escape with less that 24000 miles. After warranty and paint is chipping on drivers side and passenger side. Very frustrating. I'm in if there is a class action lawsuit.

Just purchased back in March and paint is peeling as well.

2017 Electric Blue Escape the paint on the left side of the windshield is peeling. Just noticed it this week. Less than 28k miles and driven very little since March of 2020.

My 2017 blue Ford Escape has the same issue. When I spoke to someone at Ford, I was told its a body issue they couldn't help me. I needed to call a body shop. This really seems to happen with a lot of the blue and white cars.

The paint is peeling off my 2017 Ford Esacpe around the windshield on passenger side. I took it the dealer I bought it from, they basically said nothing they can do. I have had my Escape for 1 year. I can't afford to have it painted!

Same thing here. Had the car 2 years only. Warranty doesn’t cover I suppose. Paint around windshield chipped off on both sides.

2017 Ford Escape and I also have paint peeling around the door posts and even inside the doors so they can't blame that on rock chips! I was told to just go see a body shop.

My 2017 lightening blue escape is peeling on both sides of the windshield.

2017 Ford Escape paint peeling on drivers side windshield area. Bought the less then 6 months ago. The milage was less then 25,000 miles

I have a 2017 blue Escape peeled on both sides of my windshield. Took to dealership and they fixed it. Now its out of warranty and is peeling again but this time at the top of the windshield.

I have a 2017 escape, lightning blue. I love it but the paint is peeling on both side of the windshield. I took it to my dealership, they submitted a claim, and Ford will cover half the cost, the rest is up to me. The total cost will be $1015.00. So maybe with enough pressure from enough people Ford will eventually cover it fully!!🤞

My car is peeling too! Blue 2017 Ford Escape!

Yes, bought my 2017 gold escape new and it now has less than 27000 miles. Just noticed a few days ago the paint is bubbling up and peeling off around the area above the windshield.

I also have s 2017 Ford Escape Lightning Blue and noticed peeling paint on the passenger side by the windshield about a month ago.

Same problem with my blue 2017 escape paint peeling around windshield no help from ford

My 2017 Ford Escape keeps peeling around the windshield.

I have a 2017 lightening blue Ford escape. I am having the same problem. I have lost about half the paint around my windshield.

2018 White Escape driver side window pillar. Contacted a body shop and was told Ford is quite familiar with this issue caused by an inferior paint sealer that was used.

Just last week my paint starting flaking off on the right side of windshield. I have a white 2017 Ford Escape. Please let me know if anyone gets some positive feedback and solution to our problem.

It is happening on our 2018 blue Ford escape too. Is still under warranty just turned in claim to dealer. We will see what happens!

My 2017 is also flaking on both sides of my windshield. I'm a little disappointed to see that their are so many issues with paint and they are not trying to fix this.

Got 2018 escape 35.5 k and just discovered the paint (white platinum) is peeling around the windshield. Car purchased new Mar 2018

I too just bought a 2017 Ford escape lightening blue in color and it has 47,000 miles on it and the pain is peeling at the drivers side windshield. It is not under warranty either.

2017 Ford escape. Bought new. Garage kept and now have paint chipping drivers side windshield.

My 2017 blue Ford Escape has a large paint chip on the passenger side of the windshield and bubbled pain on the driver side of the windshield. Ford needs to fix this!!

My White 2017 has paint peeling also. First time I noticed was on the passenger side top corner of the windshield.

Same issue. Paint around the windsheild peeling away

2017 Ford Escape SE, gold color. I just noticed paint had peeled off of the driver’s side front pillar next to the windshield. The vehicle is out of warranty, so I will be looking for a body shop. Very disappointed.

Me too - 2017 Escape (Canada) with peeling paint on the driver's side pillar next to the windshield. A class action suit is likely the only way to get redress, I'm told warranty won't respond.

Same. Noticed the paint around the windshield was flaking off. Now inside of the doors on the body. Luckily, it has not been too awful yet. But I'm still waiting to see what happens. Other than that, I've been really happy with my Escape.

I have a platinum white 2015 ford escape and have 3,500 miles on it and the paint on driverside just peeled off on drive thru car wash. Can't believe it.

I have just noticed the white paint peeling around my windshield on my 2018 Ford Escape.

Have 2017 Escape ,lightning blue, same problem with paint on drivers side on pillar near top of windshield peeled off. I am in for law suit!

Just noticed this same issue with my 2017 Ford Escape, its the white and along the windshield, passenger side. I'm past the paint warranty so not sure what to do.

Yes both sides have of my pillars are cracking on my 2017 Ford Titanium Escape white premium paint

Just found my 2017 white Escape with 22,000 miles paint on drivers side at windshield coming off. Took it today to a bodyshop and found the left side is fixen to do the same.I had contacted Ford yesterday and the bodyshop sent pictures today to the guy who was handling my case, but he called me back later and said it was out of warranty and he was sorry. I'm looking at a 1758.00 repair bill...not happy.

2017 Ford Escape White Pearlescent complained about this at 37,000 they would not fix it. It now effcts both sides of the windshield. Dealership said they didn't see any others come through like that. No help and was still making payment on a 30,000 car. Just wrong n so many levels. Side note they also have issues with the engines needing to be replaced and the transmissions. I have had to have both done already.

I have the same issue with my Ford 2017 Titanium white pearl or whatever the color. This clearly is class action territory with this many complaints.

The paint on both windshield pillars on my white 2017 Escape started peeling at 48,000 miles. Out of the 36,000 warranty I was out of luck. Dealer charged $460 to repair with original paint.