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, Jun 12, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, FLAMES WERE SEEN UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER (CAVENAUGH FORD LINCOLN, LLC, 2000 E HIGHLAND DR., JONESBORO, AR 72401, (870) 972-8000) WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *TT COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR SYSTEM RECALL#17509 UPDATED 9/25/18*JB
Engine, Jun 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT NOTICED STEAM EMERGING FROM THE HOOD AND AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF ANTI-FREEZE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VERIFIED THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE RESERVE TANK WAS CRACKED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,900.
Engine, Jun 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATED AND THE MESSAGE "HOT TEMPERATURE" WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP LEAKED AND THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS CRACKED. AFTER REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY OVERHEATED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD WAS ALSO CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,346.
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 10, 2018
AFTER THE RECALL WITH THE AIR CONDITION I STILL HAS SOME PROBLEM AND NOW MY CAR IS MAKING A VERY STRANGE NOICE IN FRONT WHEN I DRIVE MORE THE 40 SOMETIMES I'M NOT GETTING COLD HAIR
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, May 1, 2018
THE VEHICLE'S GEAR SHIFT CABLE "BREAKS" LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE UNABLE TO GO INTO GEAR, DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE DRIVE OK THEN PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PUBLIC GARAGE WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR.
Engine, Apr 23, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Engine, Apr 13, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE DOING 75 MPH MY CAR STARTED MAKING A TICKING SOUND. I WASN'T SURE WHAT IT WAS AT THE TIME BUT I KNEW IT WAS GOOD. WHILE GETTING OFF THE EXIT I NOTICED MY BREAKS WERE GOING OUT. THEY WERE VERY HARD TO PUSH DOWN AND IT BARELY MADE MY CAR STOP. I TOOK IT TO A NEW BY PLACE THAT WAS ABLE TO READ SOME CODES. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE CODES CAME UP AS CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I REPLACED THE SENSOR AND IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I THEN TOOK MY CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I LIVE. AT THIS POINT IT HAD DIED TWICE ON THE INTERSTATE AND STILL MADE A HORRIBLE TICKING SOUND. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MY VACUUM PUMP HAD COME LOOSE AND THE BOLT HAD GOTTEN METAL IN MY ENGINE WHICH DESTROYED MY ENGINE. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND IT HAPPENED VERY FAST. MY CAR STARTED FINE THAT DAY AND DRIVE FINE UP UNTIL THE INCIDENT. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN AND I'VE READ SEVERAL OF PEOPLE WHO HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. I AM NOW HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND THE TURBO OF MY CAR OUT OF POCKET.
Engine, Apr 12, 2018, fire
I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE FOR ABOUT 10 MIN. ON WHITNEY MILL RRD. IN ONTARIO COUNTY NEW YORK. WHEN I GOT AN ALERT ON MY DASH BOARD. IT SAID ENGINE OVER HEATING PULL OVER ( OR SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES) I LOOK DOWN AT THE TEMPETURE GAGE AS I WAS PULLING OVER. THE NEEDLE WAS IN PERFECT POSITION BETWEEN HOT AND COLD. AFTER I STOOPED ( ABOUT 30 SECONDS AT T HE MOST) I GOT OUT, OPEN THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES COMING UP IN THE BACK OF THE ENGINE BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND FIREWALL. I INSTRUCTED MY WIFE TO GET HERSELF AND THE DOG OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THEN I BEGAN THROWING SNOW ONTO THE AREA WHERE THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM. IN MY OPINION KEEPING THE FIRE CONTAINED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EVENTUALLY SHOW UP ( GUESSING 15 MIN.) THEY TOOK OVER FROM THAT POINT. SPRAYED FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON THE ENGINE AND REMOVE PIECES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO GET A BETTER LOOK AT THE FIRE AND MAKE SURE IT WAS OUT. THEN A TOW TRUCK CAME AND TOOK IT AWAY.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Mar 28, 2018, fire
I WAS DRIVING UP THE INTERSTATE AFTER WORK AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE. I LOOKED AROUND AND REALIZED IT WAS MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND MY CAR STARTED FLASHING EVERYTHING ON THE DASH PANEL WAS RED AND FLASHING ENGINE FAILURE. I CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN WENT TO TRY AND POP THE HOOD, I COULDN'T GET IT OPENED AND I LOOKED DOWN AND BEGAN TO SEE FLAMES. I CALLED 911 AND MY CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAD A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SAYING THAT IT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE IF OILS WERE TO GET OUT AND HIT A HOT SURFACE. I GOT MY RECALL FIXED AND THEN MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE A FEW WEEKS LATER.
Engine, Mar 26, 2018, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE "HIGH TEMPERATURE TURN OFF ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SAW FLAMES SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT CALLED 911 AND BEFORE THE POLICE AND THE FIRE TRUCK ARRIVED AT THE SCENE, THE VEHICLE BLEW UP. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THERE WAS NO INJURY, THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A CASE NUMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S TOW YARD. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT RECEIVE THE NOTIFICATION OF THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING).THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 80,000.
Engine, Mar 19, 2018
THE CAR CONSUMES COOLANT AT A RATE OF ABOUT 3-4 QUARTS IN THE 5 MONTHS I'VE OWNED IT. I NOTICED IT WHILE CHANGING THE OIL. I AM AWARE THAT OTHER VINS FROM MY CAR'S MODEL YEAR AND ENGINE STYLE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A RECALL CONCERNING THIS ISSUE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CATCH FIRE. (RECALL CODE 17V209) I AM UNCLEAR AS TO WHY MY VIN IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, WHEN IT WAS MADE IN THE SAME FACTORY, WITHIN THE IDENTIFIED TIMEFRAME, WITH THE SAME ENGINE, AND EXHIBITING THE SAME DANGEROUS PROBLEM.
Engine, Mar 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEATER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT SYSTEM WAS VERY LOW AND, AFTER BEING REFILLED, THE COOLANT WAS BACK LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNDETERMINED. THE CONTACT CALLED JOHN KENNEDY FORD-POTTSTOWN AT 1-888-696-4917 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED AT THE RIGHT TIME TO BE INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Engine, Mar 14, 2018
TAKATA RECALL, CONCERN REGARDING 2014 FORD ESCAPE WITH CONTINUAL "LOW ENGINE COOLANT" LIGHT RETURNING.
Engine, Mar 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REMEDIED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POMPANO FORD LINCOLN (2741 N FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT WATER DAMAGED THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT REPAIRS AND A LOANER VEHICLE WOULD BE FREE OF CHARGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 9, 2018
IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR FOR A WHILE (45+ MINUTES), TURN IT OFF, AND THEN START IT UP 15-45 MINUTES LATER. IT WILL START BUT THEN WITHIN THE FIRST 100 YARDS IT WILL GO SLUGGISH AND STALL. WHEN I TRY TO GIVE IT GAS THAT DOESN'T HELP. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF, PUT IT IN PARK AND START IT BACK UP. A FEW TIMES IT'S STALLED 3 TIMES IN A ROW. ONCE IT GETS GOING GOOD IT'S FINE. IT'S ALWAYS FINE IF IT'S BEEN OFF FOR A WHILE (FIRST THING IN THE MORNING OR STARTING AFTER WORK). EVENTUALLY THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO A SHOP, A GUY DIAGNOSED IT, CHANGED OUT A SENSOR AND THE FUEL PUMP. IT DIDN'T HELP.
Engine, Mar 9, 2018
IT'S BEEN A YEAR ON THIS RECALL. WHAT'S THE HOLD UP? IS THERE A TRADE-IN PROGRAM TO GET A CAR WITHOUT A RECALL? MAR 27,2017 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER17S09 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17S09 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE
Other or unspecified, Engine, Mar 6, 2018
MY VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATED FOR ABOUT 3 TIMES AND I HAVE REPORTED IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP HERE IN AMERICAN SAMOA. I ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT THIS VEHICLE (SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 17S09). UP TO NOW, THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAVE NOT FIX THIS RECALL ISSUE AND I AND MY FAMILY ARE ALWAYS AT HIGHER DANGEROUS RISK DUE TO THIS UNRESOLVED RECALL. I HAVE PAID HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM VIA OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS AND STILL NOTHING DIRECTLY TO THE RECALL PART. THE RECALL PART IS THE ENGINE COOLANT.
Engine, Mar 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND RADIATOR WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. JIM CLICK FORD LINCOLN EAST TUCSON (6244 E 22ND ST, TUCSON AZ, 85711) WAS CONTACTED AND PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000. *TT
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 26, 2018
I HAVE HAD 2 PRIOR REPAIRS MADE DUE TO RECALLS. THE DOORS AND AN ENGINE PART. THE DEALERSHIP JUST REPAIRED A SENSOR ON MY CAR LAST WEEK. NOW MY CAR IS STALLING WHEN I FIRST START IT (STATIONARY) OR FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AT A RATE OF 45 MPH. IT ONLY HAS 56K ON IT. I HAVE NOTICED ONGOING ISSUES WITH THE DOORS, BUT WILL ADVISE THE DEALERSHIP SINCE THEY FIXED THEM AS PART OF THE FIRST RECALL.
Engine, Feb 17, 2018
I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER (JONES WEST FORD IN RENO NV) FOR RECALL 17V-209 WHICH IS RELATED TO OVERHEATING THAT CAN CAUSE THE CYLINDER HEAD TO CRACK AND MAY RESULT IN FIRE. THE SERVICE ADVISER INFORMED ME THAT IT HAD A CRACKED HEAD BASED ON THEIR EXPERTISE, LOW COOLANT AND AMOUNT OF HYDROCARBONS WHEN TESTED. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS A NEW MOTOR. WHEN ASKED ABOUT IT BEING COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, HE QUICKLY SAID IT WAS NOT AND THE REPAIR WOULD BE $8,000.00. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR FURTHER REVIEW. DURING THE SAME SERVICE VISIT, THE TECH PERFORMED RECALL 16S30 ON ALL DOOR LATCHES. THE NEXT DAY I FOUND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WINDOW TO NOT BE OPERATING PROPERLY. KNOWING THAT THE TECH HAD TO ACCESS THE REPAIR FROM THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR PANEL, I ASKED THE DEALER TO TAKE CARE OF THE WINDOW. WHILE IN THE SERVICE SHOP FOR THE WINDOW, THE SERVICE ADVISER TOOK THE LIBERTY OF CHECKING THE MOTOR AGAIN. THIS TIME HE CLAIMS THE "MASTER MECHANIC" DIAGNOSED IT AND EVERYTHING IS FINE. THEY INSTALLED THE PART AFFECTED BY THE RECALL AND THIS TIME THEY TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT. I SUSPECT THE REASON FOR TAKING ANOTHER LOOK IS BASED ON MY COMPLAINT TO THE MOTOR COMPANY. I REALLY DON'T KNOW IF THE HEAD IS CRACKED OR NOT. THEY DIDN'T REMOVE IT FOR PROPER TESTING. BASED ON MY EXPERIENCE, I WOULD SAY THEY HAVE NO INTENTION ON GETTING INVOLVED IN SUCH AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR. THE DEALER EVEN FAILED AT THE DOOR LATCH. THEY SAID THE WINDOW FAILURE IS A COINCIDENCE AND TOOK NO RESPONSIBILITY. THE WINDOW IS STILL NOT WORKING. I WOULD HAVE DECLINED THE DOOR LATCH RECALL IF I KNEW I WOULD END UP WITH A WINDOW THAT DOESN'T WORK. IT WAS FINE BEFORE THEY OPENED THE DOOR PANEL TO INSTALL A NEW LATCH. I HOPE THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO TO HOLD THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ACCOUNTABLE TO DO THE RIGHT THING PER THE INTENTION OF THE SAFETY RECALL.
Engine, Feb 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (AL WHITE FORD LINCOLN, 2002 HILLSBORO BLVD, MANCHESTER, TN 37355, (931) 728-2402) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Feb 10, 2018, fire
I STARTED MY VEHICLE YESTERDAY TO WARM UP AND ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES LATER HEARD A BIG BOOM, LOOKED OUT THE DOOR AND THE FRONT END OF MY ESCAPE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAD SCHEDULED IT TO GET REPAIRED YESTERDAY MORNING, BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT AS WE RECEIVED A LOT OF SNOW AND SCHOOLS WERE CANCELLED AND SUCH. I HAD KNOWN OF THE RECALL SINCE LAST YEAR SINCE I ALREADY WAS INVOLVED IN ANOTHER RECALL WITH THE LATCH. I TRIED TO GET THEM TAKEN CARE OF AT THE SAME TIME, BUT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULDN'T BE FOR SOME TIME. I RECEIVED A NOTICE DIRECTLY FROM FORD BETWEEN ONE AND TWO WEEKS AGO AND CALLED ZIEGLER IN ELKHART TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT THEY WEREN'T AVAILABLE FOR ALMOST A WEEK. IT IS OBVIOUS THE DAMAGE WAS ALREADY DONE WITH MY CAR ANYWAY, CONSIDERING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL, WHICH A WHOLE PROCESS OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKING, COOLANT LEAKING OUT AND THAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I AM THANKFUL THAT THE CAR WAS JUST WARMING UP IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND NEITHER MY KIDS NOR MYSELF WERE INSIDE. I AM ALSO GRATEFUL THAT OUR HOUSE DIDN'T CATCH FIRE AND JUST SUSTAINED SOME COSMETIC DAMAGE DUE TO THE HEAT. I DO NOT HAVE THE REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT YET, BUT THEY SAID IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE SOON. IT WAS THE PENN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT THAT RESPONDED AND I TALKED TO DURGAN SPINSKY WHOSE WORK NUMBER IS 5742555075 * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Engine, Feb 6, 2018
CAR PURCHASED 1/18/2014. SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 17S09/NHTSA RECALL 17V-209 RECEIVED 4/2017. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TILL 11/22/2017. BY THIS TIME, VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. COOLANT SEEPAGE WAS DUE TO PRESSURE FRACTURES WITHIN COOLANT TANK WALLS AND TANK NOT PART OF RECALL. THE "LOW LEVEL SENSOR" IS A NEEDED ADDITION BUT I FAR AS I CAN TELL, THE REPLACEMENT COOLANT TANK IF NOT AN IMPROVED TANK, WILL ALSO DEVELOP PRESSURE FRACTURES IN THE FUTURE. MAYBE FORD WILL HAVE A TANK FIX LATER.
Engine, Feb 6, 2018, fire
MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE STATIONARY AT MY SON'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. I WAS WAITING IN THE DROP OFF LANE AT MY SON'S SCHOOL WHEN MY SUV STARTED TO SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH, I TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE LANE SO I WOULD NOT BLOCK OTHER PARENTS FROM COMING INTO THE SCHOOL, AND IT WOULD NOT DRIVE, MORE SMOKE CAME INTO THE CAB AND I QUICKLY GOT MY SON OUT OF THE CAR AND AWAY. IT CONTINUED TO SMOKE, AND I REALIZED THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING, I QUICKLY SHUT IT OFF. NO FLAMES WERE SEEN, AND I HAD NO REALIZED IT WAS ACTUALLY ON FIRE UNTIL WE HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE. OUR MECHANIC WAS THE ONE TO INFORM US OF AN OPEN RECALL OF THE ISSUE I HAD JUST EXPERIENCED. THIS HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 21, 2017. FORD HAS NOT BE HELPFUL WHAT-SO-EVER.
Engine, Feb 5, 2018
MARCH 27, 2017 RECALL - NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 17S09 - COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION - CONTINUE TO BE TOLD BY DEALERSHIPS THAT PARTS ARE BACK ORDERED - PROBLEM COULD CAUSE ENGINE FIRE - HOW LONG CAN THIS GO ON BEFORE FORD PROVIDES PARTS?