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: power train
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Power train, Apr 19, 2017
I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH 2017 AND WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO THE BEACH. ALMOST THERE THE CAR STARTED JUMPING INTO GEAR WHEN WE TOOK OFF AT THE RED LIGHT. THEY STARTED GETTING CLOSER AND MORE HARDER AT EACH STOP SO WE STOPPED AT A STORE TO CHECK IT.THERES NO DIP STICK TO CHECK THE TRANY WITH SO WE THOUGHT IT MIGHT OF GOT HOT EVEN THOUGH WE STOPPED OFTEN. IT SEEMED TO HELP THEN IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN AFTER SOME TIME.WE HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE HOTEL SO WE WENT ON AND STAYED WITH OUT GOING MANY PLACES FOR FEAR OF NOT GETTING BACK HOME.ON THE WAY HOME IT STILL DID THE SAME BUT NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.SEEMS IT ONLY DID IT AT STOPS AND STARTS IN TOWNS AT LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS. THE FORD COMPANY HAS HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP SINCE I GOT BACK HOME AND IVE MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT WITH 2 WEEKS DRIVING OUT OF IT.THEY SAY IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, BUT BY THE CAR FAX PAPER IT WAS JUST REPLACED A MONTH AGO . ITS GONNA BE ANOTHER MONTH BEFORE I GET IT BACK, BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO ORDER IT. JUST HOPE I DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS ANY MORE. LOVE THE LITTLE SUV, JUST HATE ALL THIS TROUBLE I'M HAVING OUT OF IT
Power train, Apr 6, 2017
I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW , WITHIN THE FIRST 600 MILES I TOOK A TRIP TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN ( ABOUT 200 MI. ) AND THE TRANSMISSION " BANGED " INTO 6TH GEAR EVERY TIME IT DOWN SHIFTED TO 5TH GOING UP ANY GRADE AND SHIFTED BACK TO 6TH, OTHER TIMES WHEN I GO TO PULL OUT OF SOMEWHERE IT WILL ACT LIKE ITS LOOKING FOR A GEAR BEFORE I BARELY START MOVING , HAD IT BACK TO FORD A NUMBER OF TIMES , THEY SAY ITS FINE ... NOW HAS 46000 ON IT , STILL DOES IT , HAVE CALLED AND SENT REGISTERED LETTERS TO FORD , THEY SAY BUY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND WORK WITH THE DEALER (LOL ).. THEY JUST CLAIM THEY CHECK IT AND EVEN ASK IF I THOUGHT ABOUT TRADING IT IN ... YA RIGHT....WHAT I WOULD LIKE IS FOR THEM TO FIX IT. SOMETIMES WHEN I BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT IT IN DRIVE , IT THEN TOO DON'T GO , LOOKS FOR A GEAR FOR A FEW SECONDS (YOU CAN HEAR IT MAKING NOISE) THEN WILL TAKE OFF
Power train, Mar 20, 2017
ON TAKE OFF CAR WILL NOT ALWAYS GO INTO GEAR AND WHEN IT DOES IT DOES NOT HAVE MUCH POWER TO ACCELERATE LEAVING FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION. IF THE MOTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THE "COMPUTER" RESETS IT WILL RESET AND DRIVE OK FOR A SHORT TIME BUT THE PROBLEM REAPPEARS. CAR IS NOW PARKED UNTIL WE CAN FIGURE WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. HATE PAYING FOR A CAR THAT I CAN'T DRIVE.
Power train, Feb 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INADVERTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. ..UPDATED 05/05/17 *BF *CN
Power train, Dec 19, 2016
THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND THEN PUT INTO 'REVERSE' WHERE IT SUCCESSFULLY REVERSED FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A RESIDENTIAL STREET. WHEN PUT DIRECTLY INTO 'DRIVE' THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE. AT THIS POINT THE SHIFTER CONTROL CABLE BROKE AND/OR STOPPED WORKING NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO ANY GEAR OTHER THAN 'PARK'. THE CAR WAS THEN PUT INTO 'PARK' WHERE IT STAYED STATIONARY IN A COMPROMISING POSITION UNTIL IT COULD BE TOWED.
Power train, Oct 14, 2016
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY AT 72MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE GEAR COMPLETELY. THIS CAUSED THE RPMS TO SKYROCKET AND THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN SLOWING DOWN - RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED THE TRANSFER CASE TO FAIL.
Power train, Oct 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT FORWARD AND STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION ISSUE, BUT THE SPECIFICS OF THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 6, 2016
MY MOTHER OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE WITH THE 1.6L TURBOCHARGED ECOBOOST ENGINE. SHE NOTES THAT THE FUEL SENSORS IN THE CAR AREN'T INJECTING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE WHEN SHE ACCELERATES FROM A STOP, MEANING THE CAR WILL STICK IN NEUTRAL AND REV UNTIL IT KICKS BACK IN GEAR. SHE NOTES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. WE HAD TAKEN IT TO KELLER BROS. FORD WHICH IS WHERE SHE PURCHASED IT, AND THEY COULDN'T COME UP WITH THE PROBLEM. SO THEN WE WENT TO NEW HOLLAND FORD, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THE GUY EVEN SHOWED MY MOM HOW TO RESET THE FUEL SENSOR. BUT THE PROBLEM CAME BACK UP AGAIN. MY MOM, I, AND HER BOYFRIEND ARE AT THE POINT WHERE IF SOMETIME THE CAR HESITATES, AND SOMEONE HITS HER, SHE'S GOING TO BE KILLED. FORD, YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I DON'T WANT MY MOTHER KILLED. SO RECALL THE ESCAPE 1.6L'S THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION.
Power train, Engine, Oct 3, 2016
THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN LESS THAN A MONTH. DRIVING THE FORD ESCAPE AT LOWER SPEEDS (LESS THAN 40 MPH) ON A CITY STREET DURING MORNING TRAFFIC HOURS. SUDDENLY HEARD A CONTINUOUS LOUD SOUND ON THE REAR RIGHT OF CAR. VEHICLE THEN LOST POWER. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE CAR. THEN IT WORKED FINE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY ERROR CODES WHEN I TOOK IN FOR SERVICE. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 70F. NOT RAINING.
Steering, Power train, Aug 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT AND THE STEERING COLUMN FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Power train, May 20, 2016
WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON CRUISE CONTROL AND YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS IT SOUNDS LIKE TWO MANHOLE COVERS SLAMMING TOGETHER WITH A STRONG SHUDDER. IT DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY TIME. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE IT.
Power train, Apr 27, 2016
VEHICLE JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD. ON HARD ACCELERATIONS THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL.
Power train, Apr 26, 2016
ENGINE IS REVVING UP TO 4000+ RMPS BEFORE SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. THE SHIFTING SLIPS AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES WHILE SHIFTING, SOMETIMES VERY ROUGH. TAKEN INTO THE SHOP AND FORD REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS (TORC CONVERTER AND OTHERS). WHILE IN THE SHOP SUDDENLY THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH EXHAUST FUMES POTENTIALLY BLOWING INTO THE CAB MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FIXED THE ISSUES AND I PICKED UP MY CAR. NOW MY TURBO HAS NO GUT, AND IS SLOW ON THE PICK UP WHEN ACCELERATING. WILL BE TAKING BACK TO THE SHOP AGAIN.
Power train, Structure, Feb 29, 2016
2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY FLAW IN VEHICLE MOTOR PUSH-BUTTON OFF DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO PARK AS IT REMAINS IN NEUTRAL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE INADVERTENTLY TURNED THE MOTOR OFF, WITH THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AND CRASHED INTO A RAVINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 19, 2016
JUST PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE. A YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR. TROUBLE CODE P26B7 (DEALER SPECIFIC). IT LOOKS LIKE THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE BYPASS COOLANT SOLENOID OR COOLANT LEAKS. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ONLY OCCASIONALLY WORK.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 23, 2015
A FEW MONTHS AGO, I HAD FILED A COMPLAINT ON THE 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE 1.6L TURBOCHARGED ECOBOOST WITH I-4WD MY MOTHER CURRENTLY OWNS. SHE HAD ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. AT A STOPLIGHT OR WHLE MOVING AT A DECENT PACE (ABOUT 20-40MPH), THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REV TOWARDS 4000-5000 AND NOT DROP INTO DRIVE. THIS HAD CONCERNED ME ALOT. MOM CALLED KELLER BROS. FORD HERE IN LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA, AND SAID THAT SHE WILL HAVE TO TAKE HER CAR DOWN FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE UPDATE FIXED EVERYTHING. NO ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. AND SINCE THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE, I'VE NOTICED A HUGE DIFFERENCE. IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS MORE HORSES IN MY MOM'S CAR THAN THERE WAS BEFORE THE UPDATE. THE UPDATE HAPPENED 4-6 MONTHS AGO. I FEEL MUCH SAFER KNOWING THAT HER CAR WON'T END HER IN AN ACCIDENT. SHE CURRENTLY HAS OVER 16,000 MILES, AND SINCE THAT TIME FRAME, NO "DROP-OUTS" (< AS I CALL THEM) HAVE HAPPENED.
Power train, Dec 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER IT WAS SHIFTED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY FROM SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Power train, Oct 6, 2015
THIS IS LEASED. MY AUTO TRANS. RANDOMLY POPS INTO NEUTRAL THEN KICKS INTO GEAR, CAUSING A JOLT. THIS HAPPENS SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL, AND ONCE THREE TIMES IN ONE DAY. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE FORD DEALER WHO CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS BUT A LOT OF MILES ON MY LEASE. LAST FRIDAY, THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SINCE BEEN ON CHAT WITH FORD, HAVE CALLED THEM, HAVE COMPLAINED REGARDING NC LEMON LAW, AND MORE, AND FORD WILL NOT REPLY AT ALL. MY WIFE IS UPSET THAT I AM EVEN DRIVING THE CAR, AND I WILL NOT LET HER DRIVE IT. I WAS TAKING TWO FRIENDS GOLFING A FEW WEEKS AGO AND IT HAPPENED TWICE, AND THEY BOTH COMMENTED, SO I HAVE WITNESSES WHO FELT IT. I WANT A RESOLUTION. THIS HAS CAUSED TO NEAR MISSES. ONE WHEN PULLING FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A 45 MPH ROAD WHEN IT STALLED FOR ABOUT 50 YARDS, AND LAST FRIDAY ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STALLED THEN VERY ABRUPTLY AND NOISILY KICKED BACK INTO GEAR. I WAS WILLING TO GET THE CAR FIXED, BUT AFTER HAVING IT INTO THE FORD DEALER NOW FOUR TIMES, I JUST WANT FORD TO GET ME OUT OF THE LEASE AND INTO ANOTHER FORD OR LINCOLN, WHICH I THINK IS A FAIR RESOLUTION, AS I WILL STILL BE PAYING FOR A CAR. I KNOW I CANNOT DRIVE THIS ONE ANYMORE, BUT CURRENTLY DON'T HAVE ANOTHER OPTION. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY, ALWAYS IN MOTION WHILE PICKING UP SPEED. USUALLY WHEN THE MOTOR IS WARM OR GETTING THERE. IT CAN BE AT 15-20 MPH OR EVEN ON A 70 MPH HIGHWAY. NO CONSISTENCY. IT HAS PROBABLY HAPPENED 30 OR 40 TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, INCLUDING THE BAD ONE FRIDAY, ONCE ON SATURDAY, TWICE ON SUNDAY AND ONCE TODAY (TUESDAY). I AM NOW TRACKING THE INCIDENTS.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 30, 2015
WHENEVER CAR IS ON AND PARKED, NOT MOVING, OR GOING SLOWER THAN 20 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT COOL AND BLOWS EXTREMELY HOT AIR INTO THE CAR. IF I AM IN TRAFFIC, AT A STOP LIGHT, GETTING DRIVE THROUGH, OR PARKING THE CAR, IT QUICKLY GETS DANGEROUSLY HOT. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE 100+ DEGREE DAYS CONSISTENTLY, WITH MY CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT I FEAR DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN THIS HEAT AS IT IS KNOWN TO KILL IN TEXAS. MY FATHER IS AN ELECTRICIAN AND WHEN I TOLD HIM HE SAID IT LOOKS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL OR POWER PROBLEM BECAUSE HE THINKS THE CAR IDLES TOO LOW.
Power train, Apr 6, 2015
2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND ALMOST CAME TO A STOP. THE LIGHTS ON THE TRANSMISSION BOX STARTED TO FLICKER FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL, ETC. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, SO THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN SPORT MODE AND THEN INTO DRIVE. THE GEAR THEN SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE ON ITS OWN AND LOST POWER. *JB
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 15, 2015
MY MOTHER OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE WITH THE 1.6L ECOBOOST ENGINE. SHE HAS NOTICED THAT MANY TIMES, SHE LIGHTLY STEPS ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY REVS IT'S ENGINE IN THE 3000-4000 RPM RANGE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. BASICALLY, IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO. SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIND OUT THE PROBLEM, AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I SURE WOULD HATE TO SEE MY MOTHER SERIOUSLY HURT DUE TO THESE PROBLEMS WITH HER CAR. *TR
Power train, Oct 26, 2014
TRANSMISSION JURKS WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *TR
Power train, Oct 21, 2014
LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE, ENGINE REV WAS HIGHER LOST POWER IN TRANSMISSION, THEN IT KICKED BACK IN. *TR
Power train, Aug 26, 2014
PULLED AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE ESCAPE LOST ALL FORWARD MOTION. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT THERE WAS NO FORWARD MOVEMENT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FROM THE LOCATION. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Aug 16, 2014
TRAVELLING CENTER LANE ON ROUTE 81, AT 65 MPH, CAR LOST ALL THROTTLE, FELT LIKE IT CAME OUT OF GEAR, WHILE DRIVING, AND COULD NOT GET INTO GEAR. MANAGED TO GET OFF TO SHOULDER. HAD A TRACTOR TRAILER BEEN BEHIND ME, THERE IS NO DOUBT THEY WOULD'VE HIT ME. APPARENTLY THE DEALERSHIP HAD 3 OTHER FORD ESCAPES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN THEIR SHOP. ANOTHER FRIEND OF MINE JUST PURCHASED HER FORD ESCAPE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, AND SHE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH.