2014 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 2,086 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 47 involved a crash and 103 involved a fire. 41 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
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.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftJul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsJul 25, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.
Campaign 17V472000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 27, 2017
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
Campaign 17V209000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJun 24, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays."
If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.
Campaign 15V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJan 9, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Campaign 15V005000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsSep 26, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
Campaign 14V597000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, deliverySep 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.
Campaign 14V525000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringAug 11, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Campaign 14V495000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, sun/moon roof assemblyJul 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.
If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect each vehicle and replace the front roof glass if its production date and sequence number falls within the affected range, free of charge. The recall is began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S13.
Campaign 14V403000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, doorMay 7, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
Campaign 14V239000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveMay 7, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
Campaign 14V237000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerApr 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
Campaign 14V164000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Feb 15, 2020, fire
DRIVING DOWN ROAD. CAR SAID ENGINE FAILURE PULLED OVER POPED THE HOOD AND ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND CAR BURNED TOTAL LOSS
Engine, Feb 4, 2020
A LACK OF COOLANT CIRCULATION CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN A CITY. VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP AND I JUST BOUGHT IT 1 YEAR AGO. I STILL OWE AND DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND OUR LIFE IS IN TURMOIL BECAUSE OF THIS.
Engine, Feb 4, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH IN 2017, THE VEHICLE LOST LEAKED COOLANT AND LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED FIRE FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WENT TO LOOK FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND WHEN HE CAME BACK, THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE TROPHY FORD DEALER, LOCATED AT 288 HAROLD G CLARKE PKWY, FORSYTH, GA 31029 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF COOLANT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT INVESTIGATORS TO EVALUATE THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FIVE STAR FORD LINCOLN OF WARNER ROBINS DEALER, LOCATED AT 900 RUSSELL PWKY, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088 WHERE THE RECALL WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND WAS TAKEN BACK THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED THE RECALL. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED 'A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE' AND TOPPED THE COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.
Engine, Jan 24, 2020
THE AUTO CONTINUES TO STALL IN LOW IDLE
Engine, Jan 23, 2020
ENGINE COOLANT KEEPS EVAPORATING/LEAKING OUT
Engine, Jan 20, 2020
VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED TO REACH HIGH TEMPERATURE LEVELS WHILE DRIVING AND A NOTIFICATION TO STOP THE VEHICLE DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES. CAN ONLY DRIVE FOR 10-15 MINS BEFORE THIS HAPPENS. A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND A RECALL CAME BACK FOR 2014 FORD ESCAPE - COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION.IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, A LACK OF COOLANT CIRCULATION COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD CAN RESULT IN A PRESSURIZED OIL LEAK. OIL THAT COMES INTO CONTACT WITH A HOT ENGINE SURFACE INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Structure, Engine, Visibility/wiper, Jan 17, 2020, fire
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND HAD ONLY BEEN STARTED AND MOVING FOR LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. NOTICED THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF OR CHANGE SPEEDS, THEN NOTICED A SLIGHT ODOR IN CAR THAT INCREASINGLY STRENGTHENED. PHONED MY HUSBAND WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING BECAME MUCH STRONGER, THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING BETWEEN THE THE DRIVERS SIDE HOOD SEAM AND BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE WINDSHIELD, THIS WAS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY NOTICABLE FLAME. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, TURNED ON HAZARD LIGHTS AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. LOCAL POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED, BEGAN WITH SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, WITHOUT SUCCESS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENED HOOD AND APPLIED WATER TO EXTINGUISH. THIS WAS ON A CITY STREET IN O'FALLON, MO. UNCERTAIN OF CAUSE, BUT AM NOW AWARE THAT FORD ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS MODEL (RECALL 17S09) AND BELIEVE THIS COULD BE A POSSIBILITY.
Engine, Jan 17, 2020
MY CAR HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON WHEN I TURNED IT ON ONE DAY. IT WAS ON THE WEEKEND SO I HAD TO WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO GET DIAGNOSTICS AT MY LOCAL DEALER. THE CAR STARTED TO RUN REALLY ROUGH AND WAS SLIPPING. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN AND LEAKING ANTIFREEZE EVERYWHERE. I AM CURRENTLY AWAITING TO SEE IF THE HEAD IS CRACKED TO WHICH I'M TOLD IS COMMON WITH THIS ISSUE AND THIS CAR. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS IN THE SAME YEAR MY CAR WAS MADE, HOWEVER, MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED INTO THIS RECALL IN IS NOW MY RESPONSIBILITY FINANCIALLY TO FIX THIS.
Engine, Jan 16, 2020
COOLANT DISAPPEARING
Engine, Jan 7, 2020
MY BATTERY DIED. IT WAS JUMPED AND WORKING, BUT THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE 'HOT ENGINE' MESSAGE WAS ON. IT WAS TOWED TO FIRESTONE. THEY PUT A NEW BATTERY IN, BUT THE 'HOT ENGINE ' LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I FOUND A RECALL ABOUT THE COOLANT SYSTEM ON THE INTERNET. 17S09. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO HUNTERSVILLE FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR 24 HOURS AND HAVE NOT CALLED OR RETURNED MY CALLS.
Engine, Jan 7, 2020
DRIVING OUR ESCAPE, WITH 58,800 MILES, ON A ROAD TRIP HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. WE DROVE IT TO A CLOSE REPAIR SHOP AND FOUND OUT COOLANT LEAKED INTO HEAD GASKET #3 CAUSING OVER HEATING DAMAGE AND REPLACEMENT OF CYLINDER HEAD WOULD BE REQUIRED. FORD DEALER WOULD NOT HELP REPAIR OR REPLACE OR EVEN DIAGNOSE. RECALL FIX 17S09 (NHTSA 17V-209) DID NOT FIX THE POTENTIAL DANGER OR DAMAGE. THE COOLANT LEAK STILL HAPPENED CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE AND A WORTHLESS CAR AT 58,800 MILES.
Engine, Jan 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TEAM FORD LINCOLN, INC. (1813 4TH AVE S, DENISON, IA 51442) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD HAD A CRACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Engine, Dec 28, 2019
THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DOWN DIES WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS.
Power train, Engine, Dec 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, BUT IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSSROADS FORD OF PRINCE GEORGE (4500 WHITEHILL BLVD, PRINCE GEORGE, VA 23875, (877) 331-9405). THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO USE ROLLING STOPS TO AVOID THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE DEALER'S PARKING LOT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSORS AFTER PERFORMING A SMALL TEST DRIVE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER FOR ALMOST TWO WEEKS. THE TOTAL COST FOR THE REPAIRS WAS OVER $4,200. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Engine, Dec 20, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT INTERMITTENTLY SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE TURBO ENGINE WAS NOT READING THE CORRECT CODE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FAIL INSPECTION. THE CONTACT CALLED HERB CHAMBERS FORD OF BRAINTREE (LOCATED AT 75 GRANITE STREET RTE 37, BRAINTREE, MA 021847, 781-848-1350) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND THEY WERE NOT SURE IF IT WAS INCLUDED IN A WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 18, 2019, fire
CURRENT ISSUE IS HEAD GASKET OVERHEATED AND BLEW. COOLANT IS INTERNALLY LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. CAR BLOWS OUT A TON OF EXHAUST WHILE DRIVING AND HAS THE SMELL OF COOLANT IN IT. I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY ANYMORE BECAUSE THE CAR OVERHEATS AND LIMITS MY SPEED TO 45 MPH. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO PULL OVER JUST TO LET IT COOL DOWN. EVERY TIME THE CAR STARTS UP IT VIBRATES SO MUCH THAT ITS QUITE ANNOYING. SOMETIMES THE CAR SHUTS OFF RIGHT AFTER I START IT IN THE MORNING, RIGHT AFTER A CRAZY BURST OF VIBRATION. A LITTLE OVER A MONTH AGO I STARTED MY CAR AND IT VIBRATED SO MUCH AND THEN SO MUCH OIL LEAKED FROM MY CAR, EXHAUST BLEW OUT DARK BLACK SMOG AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM MY HOOD. CAR IS REALLY LOUD ON IDLE, NEVER BEEN IN A CAR SO LOUD WITH SO MUCH VIBRATION ALL THROUGHOUT THE CAR. CAR CONSTANTLY OVERHEATS AND HAS NO POWER WHEN DRIVING. CAR VIBRATES INSANELY WHEN I'M IDLE AT A RED LIGHT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF EVERY OTHER DAY. MY MECHANIC HAS DONE RESEARCH ON THE CAR AND SAYS TO GET RID OF IT, IT'S NOT EVEN WORTH FIXING; HE SAYS YOU'LL END UP SPENDING JUST AS MUCH MONEY FIXING THIS IN THE LONG RUN THAN JUST BUYING A NEW CAR. MY MECHANIC SAID FIXING THE HEAD GASKET WONT SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM, YOU NEED AN ENTIRE NEW ENGINE AND CYLINDER BLOCK. WE'VE BEEN DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS CAR/MODEL AND EVERYONE'S HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AND CAN'T REALLY GET DOWN TO THE BOTTOM LINE ON WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. I'M CURIOUS IF EVERYONE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR/MODEL THAT THERE'S NO MAJOR RECALL ON IT. INSTEAD PEOPLE ARE DRIVING AROUND WITH A LOUD CAR THAT CONSTANTLY VIBRATES, LEAKS COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE AND HAVING TO CONSTANTLY TAKE IT TO THE SHOP.
Engine, Dec 12, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, THE "ENGINE FAILURE" WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DRIVER SMELLED AND OBSERVED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE HOOD. A FIRE OCCURRED UNDER THE HOOD AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES HIMSELF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SONJU ALL AMERICAN SUPERSTORE (LOCATED AT 893 SCENIC DR, TWO HARBORS, MN 55616, (218) 834-2101) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,589.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 22, 2019
2 MONTHS AGO, MY CAR DIED IN AS I WAS EXITING THE INTERSTATE. TRANSMISSION ISSUES - REPAIRED AFTER 2 MONTHS. DROVE IT OUT OF TOWN AND SECOND DAY BEING OUT OF TOWN ENGINE LIGHT ON. BROUGHT IT BACK TO MECHANIC AND TRANSMISSION MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS NO TRANS CODE PRESENT, BUT FOLLOWING CODES PRESENT P1116 AND P0234. UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AGAIN UNTIL LIGHT ENGINE LIGHT IS OFF AND THIS REPAIR IS OUT OF POCKET AGAIN.
Engine, Nov 21, 2019
ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CONTINUES TO DROP IN RESERVOIR. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND MAINTAINED PER FORD. COOLANT HAS BEEN ADDED TWICE AT DEALERSHIP ALTHOUGH COOLANT SYSTEM IS REPUTEDLY SEALED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER FORD'S EARLIER RECALL. CAR IS USED IN NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (HIGHWAY, AROUND TOWN).
Steering, Engine, Nov 12, 2019
MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE WITH THE 1.6L ECOBOOST HAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR CRACKING OF THE CYLINDER HEAD, THERE FIX FOR THIS ONLY TO PLACE A COOLANT SENSOR IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. SO I HAD THE RECALL INSTALLED, NOT LONG AFTER I STARED HAVING ISSUES WITH LOSSING COOLANT. NEXT IF STARED MISSING WELL I TOOK IT IN AND THE DEALER SAID "YOU HAVE A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK" WHEN ASK TO PROVE THE BLOCK WAS CRACKED THEY COULD NOT, AND THE DEALER ALSO TOLD ME THAT, "THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE EVEN IF ITS ONLY A HEAD" SO FORD IS MAKING TO WHERE THE COSTUMER IS RESPONSABLE FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE. THEN AFTER I GOT MY CAR BACK 2 MONTHS LATER, MY STREERING HAD A CATCH OCCASIONALLY THEN STARTED LOCKING UP COMPLETELY AND HAPPEND TO BE STATIONARY OR VERY LOW SPEEDS WHEN IT DID LOCK UP. SO I TAKE IT BACK TO FORD DEALER AGAIN THEY SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR EVERY THING SO WHEN I GO TO DO THE WORK MYSELF I DESCOVIORED THEY COMPLETLY LEFT OF THE SHROUD UNDER THE CAR THAT CHANNALS COLD AIR BETWEEN THE EXHUST AND ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR. SO TOOK IT BACK AND MADE THE DEALER REPLACE THE PART. THE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS A COMON PROBLEM. THIS IS DEFENTLEY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS ADDRESSED!!!
Engine, Nov 11, 2019
MY VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE UP. A MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND THOUGHT IT WAS THE VACUUM PUMP OR SOMETHING CLOSE TO THAT NAME. I CAN FILL UP MY COOLANT TO THE MAX LINE AND DRIVE AND BE EMPTY WITHIN MINUTES. THEN I NOTICED A RECALL FOR FORD ESCAPES CONCERNING A COOLANT PROBLEM AND I AM WORRIED. THIS VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW TO ME (ONLY 2 YEARS) AND STILL UNDER 6 YEARS OLD. I AM AFRAID THAT MY VEHICLE WILL COMBUST WITH MY KIDS IN IT. WE CANT FIND WHERE THE COOLANT IS COMING FROM AND ITS A REAL SCARE.
Engine, Nov 9, 2019
CAR STALLS AT IDLE ESPECIALLY AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, AND RESTARTING IT AFTER A FEW MINUTES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART AND IT STALLS AGAIN. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS THE CAR STARTS AND DRIVES NORMALLY. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY WHEN IN MOTION AT SLOW SPEEDS ON THE CITY STREET.
Engine, Nov 6, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR TO MOVE WITH TRAFFIC. VEHICLE LOST POWER. A FEW DAYS LATER ON ANOTHER BUSY HIGHWAY DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MILES AN HOUR, THE COMPUTER READ TRANSMISSION FAILED. MY MILEAGE WAS 59,647 WHICH WAS UNDER THE 60,000 WARRANTY BUT OUT OF DATE. I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 49,443 MILES ON 8/1/18. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE CAR TO SUNNY SIDE MOTORS A AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED MESSAGE DIAGNOSIS DONE AT THE COST OF $159.95 TO FIND OUT THE REPAIR WOULD COST ME $2712.19 WHICH WOULD NOT BE COVER UNDER THE 60,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE TEST RETRIEVE CODE P1744 FOR TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH PERFORMED, PRESSURE DROPPING OUT OF SPEC WHEN WARM CHECKED FLUID CONDITION AND FOUND TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DAMAGED CAUSING INTERNAL CONTAMINATION AND NEEDS INTERNAL REPAIRS. BEING A SINGLE WOMEN AT 72 YEARS OF AGE, AND BEING A SURVIVOR OF A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT IN JANUARY OF 2018, WHICH TOOK ME 8 MONTHS TO GET BACK BEHIND A WHEEL OF A CAR I ONCE AGAIN FIND MYSELF FEELING UNSAFE DRIVING A CAR THAT JUST RANDOMLY LOSES POWER. AFTER READING MANY COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME EXISTING PROBLEMS AS I AM EXPERIENCING I AM VERY CONCERNED WHY THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN A FACTORY RECALL. VERY UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING AND YOU LOSE POWER. HOPEFULLY A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED BASED ON THE MANY COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED. THE 1ST DEALERSHIP I VISITED IN WESTBOROUGH MA HAD A WAIT TIME OF 3 WEEKS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 4, 2019
AFTER STARTING IGNITION AND CAR IDOLS/DRIVEN HEAVY GAS/EMISSIONS SMELL FILLS CABIN WHEN USING HEAT/A/C OR DEFROST SYSTEMS. ENGINE LIGHT SOMETIMES GOES ON. CAR HAS 35,100 MI. TOOK CAR TO QUEENS NY FORD SERVICE CENTER 4 HOURS LATER $400 LATER, CHANGED CABIN FILTER AND SPRAYED FRAGRANCE ON IT. TOLD MUST USE CABIN RECYCLE AIR FUNCTION. FORD OWNERS MANUAL DOESNT SAY MUST USE AND IN NO OTHER CAR HAVE HAD TO MUST USE THIS FUNCTION. I HAVE A CASE# CAS24667125 AND APPT FOR 11/6/19. FORD BUILT THIS CAR TECH'S SHOULD KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS!
Engine, Nov 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INDICATING "REDUCING POWER DUE TO OVERHEATING" AND ANOTHER UNKNOWN MESSAGE APPEARED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DID NOT SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY OIL DUE TO A LEAK. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,148.