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: other or unspecified
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Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2021
The vehicle was used days prior with no issues. I started the vehicle up while still in the parking spot and the vehicle started great. Everything was fine while driving this particular day. My husband and I alternated between drivers, him and I. Suddenly the car was revving itself as I pushed on the gas pedal. The vehicle suddenly with no warning stopped picking up speed then would pick up speed when you least expected it. I didn't receive any warning on the dashboard until this had been going on for nearly 2 hours so there was definitely a delayed response on the dashboard of any warning or malfunction. My husband and I pulled over multiple times, turned off the car and allowed it to sit for 15-30 minutes then carried on our way. It wasn't until 2 hours after this issue started that we suddenly received a warning on the dashboard that stated transmission fault service now. Every time we would stop, turn off the car and turn it back on the warning on the dashboard disappeared. It would eventually come back on approximately 20-30 minutes later. We were far from home and wouldn't have been able to get a tow unless we were within a 100 mile radius. We drove the vehicle as far as we could then without warning the vehicle it shut off. It lost all power completely. I took the vehicle for a diagnostic to a reputable Ford Dealership and I'm being told that I need an engine and transmission. I did a bit of research and found that Ford Escape are nitrous for Engine and Transmission issues. I've found several articles where individuals complained of the exact same issue as mines. Ford needs to be held accountable for making such an unreliable vehicle! They made a vehicle that is known to have a multitude of major safety issues yet has done nothing to resolve the matter. Now we are stuck with a vehicle that doesn't work! We have to continue making payments on a vehicle that is of no use! We are both disabled as well so this vehicle was our lifeline to getting around!
Other or unspecified, Aug 19, 2021
Driving a friends vehicle, got out to run into an open garage for an errand. Placed floor shift in park, left driver door open, vehicle running...no chime! Came back to SUV, friend had gotten out of the passenger side, closed door and was standing at the rear of the vehicle. She stated that she needed to get into the cargo area and that I needed to turn the vehicle off so that it could be opened. I questioned why I could not just push the door open button and she stated that it was a safety feature. She came around to the outside of the driver's door and said to reach in and turn it off, at which time the SUV immediately went into reverse, caught me under the door and dragged me approximately 20-25 feet The vehicle came to rest partially on the driveway and partially in grass. I had road rash on my back and massive blood loss in my abdomen as well as bruising on thigh and elbows. It is my understanding that this model has been recalled for both the lack of chime when running, key in the ignition, door open AND a transmission bushing that malfunctions and does not properly go into park by using the gear shifter. And that others have been dragged by their 2014 Escapes. I do not own this vehicle and the owner stated that I did not properly put it into park OR knocked it out of park when I reached in to turn the ignition off. Therefore she will not have the vehicle checked for a malfunction.
Other or unspecified, Aug 19, 2021
1. my electrical system shutdown the car 2. It stop while we were driving in the middle of a busy street 3. yes...they needed to keep the car for several days in order to fix all of the components that were effected. 4. a policeman tried to help with the car and then they had to redirect traffic and they called for the tow 5. no warning lights or alerts
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 13, 2021
When putting my vehicle into reverse it wouldn't go into gear it was stuck in a neutral position unless it was in park. If I would step in the gas it would just rev up the engine.
Other or unspecified, Aug 9, 2021
I was driving down a busy highway and out of nowhere I noticed my car started to slowly stall out. I was lucky enough to pull into the median where my car had came to an abrupt stop. I put it in park, but after that I wasn’t even able to turn my car off or on. My lights were still on in my car and everything else. I couldn’t shift gears to even put it into neutral to push it out of the way. I was lucky enough to call the police to come make sure I wouldn’t get hit. We had it towed, the tow truck driver had to manually unhook my car battery and take the shifter apart to put it into neutral. I looked my vin # up for a recall but mine is not apart of the recall. Which it definitely needs to be, I could’ve been killed if I wouldn’t have gotten my car over in time.
Other or unspecified, Aug 3, 2021
When I turn the car on and put it on reverse it takes a while to change gears and when you change it to drive it sometimes won’t let you drive and makes you feel like ur on N
Other or unspecified, Apr 21, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING DRAGGING THE CONTACT ABOUT 20 FEET. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ROAD RASH AND A BRUISED THIGH AND ABDOMEN. THE CONTACT HAD TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE IT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS RELATING THE ISSUE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Apr 19, 2021
I TRIED TO PARK MY CAR AS USUALLY, PUT THE SHIFT IN P, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE. I WAS SCARED AND UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED. I HAD TO TO DRIVE AROUND THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF HOME DEPOT IN DICKSON CITY AND FINALLY DECIDED TO TURN OF THE CAR. AFTER THAT I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON THE ENGINE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AWAY TO GIBBONS FORD.
Other or unspecified, Apr 17, 2021
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 MONTHS, MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE FLYWHEEL IN FRONT OF THE ENGINE BROKE WITH NO WARNING LIGHT GOING ON (ONLY A TELLTALE RATTLING WHEN TURNING ON THE IGNITION) WHICH DID EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO OTHER NEARBY PARTS, SUCH AS THE FRONT PUMP. I AM AWARE THAT THE DEFECTIVE FLYWHEEL IS STAMPED INSTEAD OF MADE OF CAST IRON AND SO, THE INFERIOR MATERIAL HAS FAILED IN OTHER FORD ESCAPES. FURTHERMORE DELAYS OF ALL THE NECESSARY REPLACEMENT PARTS BY THE FORD MOTOR CO. TO RUGE'S FORD DEALER, DRAGGED ON FOR 2 WEEKS FROM 12/28/2020 TO 1/15/2021 AND AGAIN FROM 4/5/2021 UNTIL NOW 4/18/2021. MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE SITS IDLE AT RUGE'S FORD FOR 2 WEEKS WAITING FOR ALL THE PARTS TO ARRIVE. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED CASE. OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS IN MY AREA HAVE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THE DEFECTIVE FLYWHEEL. I EXPECT YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND ISSUE A RECALL ON THE DEFECTIVE FLYWHEEL PART.
Electrical system, Firerelated, Other or unspecified, Apr 13, 2021, fire
2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM TAKEN IN FOR EVERY RECALL, AND MAINTAINED. WHILE DRIVING ON A 3 LANE ROAD GOING 40 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT ON FULL SPEED (NOT RAINING) AND WOULD NOT/COULD NOT TURN THEM OFF. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES THEY WENT DOWN TO SLOW SPEED. THEN THE CAR LOST POWER, NO STEERING OR BRAKES. NO WAY TO STOP OR STEER THE CAR. IT SLOWED AND FINALLY CAME TO A CLUNKY STOP. FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR ONTO THE ROAD AT THAT TIME. WITHIN 1-2 MINUTES THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, UP AND OVER THE HOOD ONTO THE TOP AND OVER THE CAR COMPLETELY.
Other or unspecified, Apr 13, 2021
THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR IS MISSING THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK FEATURE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2021
THERE IS A KNOWN RECALL ON 2014 FORD ESCAPES FOR THE BUSHING LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION, STATING THE CAR CAN BE IN PARK BUT NOT REALLY IN PARK. MY CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND WAS GOING BACKWARDS. TO ME THIS IS THE SAME EXPLANATION. MY CAR DOESN'T KNOW WHAT GEAR IT IS IN.*DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 11, 2021
MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT ON AND THE VOICE ACTIVATED SYSTEM STATED "YOU ARE NOT IN PARK" I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. RESTART THE SUV AND DRIVE HOME. I WAS LUCKY BECAUSE I HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE INTERSTATE.....AND WAS DOING 25MPH! IF IT HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE I PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE HERE RIGHT NOW!
Other or unspecified, Jan 2, 2021, fire
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STARTED TO SMOKE FROM THE HOOD. THE SMOKE STARTED TO COME INTO THE CAR SO THE CAR WAS PULLED OVER. ONCE STOPPED, THE HOOD WAS POPPED AND FLAMES STARTED TO COME OUT. THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS BURNED.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Dec 15, 2020
THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT IS HARD TO TURN. WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE ERROR MESSAGE POWER STEERING ASSISTANT FAULT. I COMES ON AND GOES OFF.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Dec 10, 2020
TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION, WARNING LIGHTS ON THURSDAY, 12/3/20, MY DAUGHTER RETURNED HOME AND EXPLAINED THAT SHE NOTICED A WHINING SOUND AS SHE TURNED INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER SHE STARTED THE CAR FOR ME AND I COULD NOT DISTINGUISH ANY SOUNDS TO BE CONCERNED WITH AND TOLD HER SHE WOULD BE FINE TO DRIVE IT TO HER VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE'I SAID''IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE ANYTHING THAT WILL CAUSE IT TO DIE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.' WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER LEAVING CALLED TO SAY THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER AND BARELY MOVING ON A BUSY CITY STREET. SHE HAD TO COAST ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER TO GET TO A STREET WHERE SHE COULD WAIT FOR ME. ULTIMATELY WHERE SHE WAS STRANDED WAS A DANGEROUS SPOT TO BE FOR OTHER CARS TURNING ONTO THE STREET BECAUSE OF A WALL BLOCKING THEIR VIEW OF HER VEHICLE UNTIL THEY MADE THE TURN. WHEN I ARRIVED I CONFIRMED THAT THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEARS BARELY GENERATED ANY MOVEMENT. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT ABOUT 3 MPH TO REACH A PARKING LOT (IT TOOK ONE MINUTE TO GET THE CAR OVER A SLIGHT HUMP TURNING INTO THE PARKING LOT) WHERE I LEFT THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT UNTIL I COULD HAVE IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. FORD DIAGNOSED THE FOLLOWING 'SUSPECT TORQUECONVERTER INTERNAL FAILURE SENT METAL THROUGH THEPUMP (WHINE) AND THROUGH OUT THE REST OF THETRANSMISSION.' TWO REPAIR OPTIONS NEW TRANSMISSION FOR $5,809.18 OR OVERHAUL FOR $5,181.57. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND IS DANGEROUS ENOUGH TO WARRANT A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION. VEHICLES SHOULD NOT GO FROM RUNNING FINE TO COMPLETE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY ROADWAYS. REPLACING A TORQUE CONVERTER IS ONE THING BUT A FAILURE OF A TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSING A $5,000+ REPAIR JOB IS ANOTHER THING. WARNING LIGHT AFTER FAILURE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A RECORD OF REGULAR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.
Electrical system, Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 7, 2020
MY REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR PANELS HAVE COMPLETED BEEN PULLED OFF AND HARD TO OPEN THE DOOR BECAUSE THE PANELS WERE CAUGHT ON THE RECALL DOOR LATCHES. I'VE HAD THE DOOR LATCHES REPLACED AND IT STILL CONTINUED, THEY SAY THE PANELS WON'T BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTIES I HAVE BUT I TOLD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF THE LATCHES THAT WERE RECALLED THAT MY DOOR PANELS ARE DOING THIS IF THE LATCHES WERE GOOD AND NOT RECALLED IN THE FIRST PLACE I WOULD NOT HAVE THE ISSUE. SINCE MY PANELS ARE MESSED UP BECAUSE OF A RECALL SPECIFICALLY MADE ON MY VEHICLE I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY 400-600 TO GET MY DOOR PANELS REPLACED WHEN IT WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL
Other or unspecified, Oct 8, 2020
A DEGRADED SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING THAT DETACHES FROM THE TRANSMISSION MAY ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE IN A GEAR STATE DIFFERENT THAN THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION SELECTED BY THE DRIVER. 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 PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, A DEGRADED SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING THAT DETACHES FROM THE TRANSMISSION COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR CRASH. FORD IS TELLING ME MY VEHICLE DOESN'T APPLY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND RIDICULOUS. OUT OF 500,000 MY VEHICLE DOES NOT APPLY. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT IN PARK. SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, TOOK THE KEYS OUT, OPENED THE DOOR AND IT STARTING ROLLING BACKWARDS. THE SHIFT INDICATOR DISPLAYED THAT IT WAS IN S. MAKES ME SICK THAT FORD IS GETTING AWAY WITH THIS. HTTPS://MEDIA.FORD.COM/CONTENT/FORDMEDIA/FNA/US/EN/NEWS/2018/07/18/FORD-ISSUES-TWO-SAFETY-RECALLS-IN-NORTH-AMERICA.HTML#:~:TEXT=FORD%20IS%20ISSUING%20A%20SAFETY,MAY%20DETACH%20FROM%20THE%20TRANSMISSION. WHY AM I SINGLED OUT FOR A KNOWN ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 2 YEARS.
Other or unspecified, Oct 5, 2020
AFTER DRIVING THE SUV FOR AWHILE, AND WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE GAS, THE SUV WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE SUV WILL GIVE THE WARNING OF AN ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW. THE SUV WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THE LACK OF A GAS PEDAL. THE SUV WILL START TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE ONLY OPTION A DRIVER THEN HAS IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN THE SUV BACK ON. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE CARE, THE BRAKES, THE ELECTRICAL, THE POWER STEERING, ARE STILL FUNCTIONING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AS THIS FAULT HAS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS, RESIDENTIAL ROADS, AND CITY STREETS, AS WELL AS WHEN THE SUV IS MOVING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.
Other or unspecified, Oct 5, 2020
AFTER DRIVING THE SUV FOR AWHILE, AND WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE GAS, THE SUV WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE SUV WILL GIVE THE WARNING OF AN ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW. THE SUV WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THE LACK OF A GAS PEDAL. THE SUV WILL START TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE ONLY OPTION A DRIVER THEN HAS IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN THE SUV BACK ON. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE CARE, THE BRAKES, THE ELECTRICAL, THE POWER STEERING, ARE STILL FUNCTIONING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AS THIS FAULT HAS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS, RESIDENTIAL ROADS, AND CITY STREETS, AS WELL AS WHEN THE SUV IS MOVING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.
Other or unspecified, Oct 1, 2020
AFTER DRIVING THE SUV FOR AWHILE, AND WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE GAS, THE SUV WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE SUV WILL GIVE THE WARNING OF AN ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW. THE SUV WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THE LACK OF A GAS PEDAL. THE SUV WILL START TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE ONLY OPTION A DRIVER THEN HAS IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN THE SUV BACK ON. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE CARE, THE BRAKES, THE ELECTRICAL, THE POWER STEERING, ARE STILL FUNCTIONING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AS THIS FAULT HAS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS, RESIDENTIAL ROADS, AND CITY STREETS, AS WELL AS WHEN THE SUV IS MOVING INTO AN INTERSECTION AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.
Other or unspecified, Sep 30, 2020
AFTER DRIVING THE SUV FOR AWHILE, AND WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE GAS, THE SUV WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE SUV WILL GIVE THE WARNING OF AN ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW. THE SUV WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THE LACK OF A GAS PEDAL. THE SUV WILL START TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE ONLY OPTION A DRIVER THEN HAS IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN THE SUV BACK ON. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE CARE, THE BRAKES, THE ELECTRICAL, THE POWER STEERING, ARE STILL FUNCTIONING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AS THIS FAULT HAS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS, RESIDENTIAL ROADS, AND CITY STREETS, AS WELL AS WHEN THE SUV IS BRAKING AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.
Other or unspecified, Sep 30, 2020
AFTER DRIVING THE SUV FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE GAS, THE SUV WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE SUV WILL GIVE THE WARNING OF AN ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW. THE SUV WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THE LACK OF A GAS PEDAL. THE SUV WILL START TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE ONLY OPTION A DRIVER THEN HAS IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN THE SUV BACK ON. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE CARE, THE BRAKES, THE ELECTRICAL, THE POWER STEERING, ARE STILL FUNCTIONING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AS THIS FAULT HAS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS, RESIDENTIAL ROADS, AND CITY STREETS, AS WELL AS WHEN THE SUV IS BRAKING AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.
Other or unspecified, Sep 30, 2020
AFTER DRIVING THE SUV FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE GAS, THE SUV WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE SUV WILL GIVE THE WARNING OF AN ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW. THE SUV WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THE LACK OF A GAS PEDAL. THE SUV WILL START TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE ONLY OPTION A DRIVER THEN HAS IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN THE SUV BACK ON. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE CARE, THE BRAKES, THE ELECTRICAL, THE POWER STEERING, ARE STILL FUNCTIONING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AS THIS FAULT HAS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS, RESIDENTIAL ROADS, AND CITY STREETS, AS WELL AS WHEN THE SUV IS BRAKING AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.
Other or unspecified, Sep 30, 2020
AFTER DRIVING THE SUV FOR A WHILE, AND WHEN ALTERNATING BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND THE GAS, THE SUV WILL LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. THE SUV WILL GIVE THE WARNING OF AN ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW. THE SUV WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD DUE TO THE LACK OF A GAS PEDAL. THE SUV WILL START TO SHAKE AND RATTLE. THE ONLY OPTION A DRIVER THEN HAS IS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND TURN THE SUV BACK ON. ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE CARE, THE BRAKES, THE ELECTRICAL, THE POWER STEERING, ARE STILL FUNCTIONING. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS AS THIS FAULT HAS OCCURRED ON HIGHWAYS, RESIDENTIAL ROADS, AND CITY STREETS, AS WELL AS WHEN THE SUV IS BRAKING AT STOP SIGNS AND RED LIGHTS.