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
2,086 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Oct 28, 2018
I GOT A CARD IN THE MAIL FOR ME TOO CHECK TOO SEE IF MY VEHICLE IS IN THE RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS.
Wheels, Oct 26, 2018
HAD BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUBS REPLACED 10/18/18 AT COST OF $520.ON 10/20/18 A LOUD GRINDING SOUND STARTED HAPPENING. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP ON 10/25/18 WHO SAID ONE OF THE BEARINGS WAS DEFECTIVE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SENT BAD BEARINGS TO FORD DEALERSHIP BOB MAXEY FORD. BEARING COULD'VE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN MY DEATH OR THE DEATH OF ANOTHER MOTORIST.
Air bags, Oct 26, 2018, crash
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. ALL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, BUT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AIR BAG DID NOT. I SUSTAINED SHOULDER AND NECK INJURIES. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR CO. THEY FAILED TO HELP ME IN ANY WAY. I HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY TO ME. IT HAPPENED ON A TOWN STREET. FORD SAID THEY ARE NOT GOING TO HELP PAY FOR THE COST OF MY CAR.
Engine, Oct 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BLUE SPRINGS FORD (3200 NW SOUTH OUTER RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015, 816-229-4400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,947.
Steering, Oct 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO VEER INTO OTHER LANES. THE DEALER (BRIARWOOD FORD, 7070 E MICHIGAN AVE, SALINE, MI 48176) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Engine, Oct 24, 2018
ENGINE COOLANT LOW LIGHT CAME ON. CHECKED RESERVE AND IT WAS LOW. VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED 2,000 MILES EARLIER. I ADDED COOLANT THE NEXT DAY. I DISCOVERED OIL ON THE FLOOR. TOOK CAR TO FORD AND THEY DID PRESSURE AND DYE TESTS. THEY WOULD COOLANT IN THE OIL. THEY SAID THIS WAS NOT PART OF THE COOLANT/CRACKED BLOCK, POTENTIAL FIRE RECALL. OUT CAR IS SERVICED EVERY 5,000 MILES. DUE TO THE COOLANT CONTAMINATION OF THE ALUMINUM ENGINE, FORD STATED THE THE ENGINE WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT $6,200+. THE DEALER HAD ME SPEAK TO FORD CUSTOMER CARE WHICH I DID. I GOOGLED ONLINE AND THERE APPEARS TO BE A NUMBER OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000 MILES. A PROPERLY SERVICED ENGINE SHOULDN'T FAIL THAT SOON. THE SCOPE OF THE FORD RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO COVER ENGINE COOLANT LOSS AND ENGINE CONTAMINATION. FURTHER DRIVING COULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SEIZING UP WHILE DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Oct 22, 2018, fire
WHILE DRIVING UPHILL ON I-80 ON A COOL DAY IN OCTOBER, SPEED LIMIT 65MPH, OUT OF NO WHERE, MY 2014 ESCAPE ILLUMINATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY AN "ENGINE TEMP HIGH, PLEASE STOP SAFELY" ON THE SCREEN. I HAD NEVER SEEN EITHER OF THESE WARNINGS BEFORE SO I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AS IT BEGAN SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AT THIS TIME THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED RED - WITHIN APPROX. 60 SECONDS, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND EXPLODED INTO FLAMES. I QUICKLY EVACUATED THE VEHICLE AND RAN DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WITHIN MINUTES THE ENTIRE CAR WAS IN FLAMES AND WAS LATER RULED A TOTAL LOSS. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED BY THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IT WAS PURCHASED FROM 6 DAYS PRIOR AND WAS GIVEN A "CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH" BY THE MECHANICS.
Engine, Oct 22, 2018
I PURCHASED A 2014 FORD ESCAPE FROM BEST FORD IN NASHUA, NH BACK IN JULY OF 2014. I STARTED TO HEAR ABOUT RECALLS ON THE ESCAPE BECAUSE OF ISSUES WITH COOLANT LEVELS LEADING TO CRACKED BLOCKS & POTENTIAL FIRES. I STARTED KEEPING AN EYE ON MY COOLANT LEVELS. I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT IT WAS RUNNING LOW & I FOUND MYSELF TOPPING OFF THE COOLANT ON A REGULAR BASIS. I CALLED FORD & EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH COOLANT LEVELS AS STATED IN MANY RECALLS, I ASKED IF MY CAR WOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL. THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WOULDN'T FALL UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE THE RECALL PERTAINED ONLY TO CERTAIN ENGINES THAT CAME FROM A CERTAIN PLANT. THAT IS INCORRECT. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO MY CAR STARTED ACTING UP. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT HE SAID I SHOULD GO DIRECTLY TO FORD WITH MY CAR. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO IPSWICH FORD. ONCE THEY STARTED TO DIG INTO THE ISSUES WITH MY CAR, THEY REALIZED THAT THE MOTOR WAS JUNK BUT ALSO THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL OR WARRANTY. THEY STOPPED WORKING ON THE CAR BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE COST ME HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY ALREADY KNEW, THAT THE ENGINE WAS JUNK. BY THEM STOPPING THE WORK, THEY WERE ABLE TO PUT THE MOTOR BACK TOGETHER SO I COULD DRIVE IT TEMPORARILY. IF THEY CONTINUED, I WOULD HAVE BEEN TAKING THE CAR OUT OF THE SERVICE CENTER ON A FLAT BED. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT IPSWICH FORD ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE ISSUE WITH THESE MOTORS IS NOT ONLY FROM A CERTAIN PLANT BUT THAT ALL ECOBOOST MOTORS HAVE ISSUES. HE SAID THAT FORD WAS GIVING THEM AN ALLOWANCE YEARLY TO HELP PEOPLE WITH ENGINE ISSUES. HE INFORMED THAT FORD HAS NOW CUT-OFF ANY ALLOWANCES & THAT IF THE CAR ISN'T ON A RECALL OR HAS THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, THE CUSTOMER IS LEFT OUT IN THE COLD. I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE FOR ME IN MY SITUATION. CAN I BE ADDED TO THE RECALL, DO I HAVE ANY OTHER AVENUES TO GET COMPENSATION FROM FORD
Engine, Oct 18, 2018
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH, AT APPROXIMATELY 52K MILES, MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE SUDDENLY OVERHEATED AND PRESENTED A WARNING TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE CAR. MY COOLANT LEVEL HAD DROPPED BELOW THE MINIMUM AND MY CAR OVERHEATED. I ADDED WATER FOR THE SYSTEM AND HAD MY CAR TAKEN TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AS WELL AS COOLANT OVERFLOW SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER OVERHEATING. ONCE "FIXED" AND LESS THAN 5000 MILES LATER (APPROXIMATELY 56K), MY CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN. THE COOLANT LEVELS WERE LOW, WITH NO WARNING OF LOW COOLANT SYSTEM EVER DISPLAYED UNTIL I RECEIVED THE WARNING (AGAIN GOING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH) TO PULL OVER AND SHUT DOWN OVERHEATED ENGINE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND I BROUGHT THE CAR TO SHOP AGAIN. DIAGNOSTIC OF CODE READ POTENTIALLY FAULTY THERMOSTAT (WHICH I HAD REPLACED LESS THAN 5000 MILES BEFORE) OR LOW COOLANT (AGAIN JUST FILLED). I DECIDED NOT TO ACTION (EXCEPT STANDARD OIL CHANGE DUE) AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF ON ITS OWN. NOW AT 56,800 MY CAR HAD THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RE-ILLUMINATED AND NOW IS BLINKING THAT I HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE (LESS THAN 2000 MILES SINCE OIL CHANGE). TAKING TO SERVICE THIS AFTERNOON FOR DIAGNOSTIC. VERY SIMILAR TO ISSUES DOCUMENTED IN OTHER 2014 ESCAPES UNDER RECALL 17S09- HOWEVER, MY PARTICULAR VIN IS NOT CONSIDERED INCLUDED, DESPITE BUILD AT LOUIVILLE, KY IN APRIL 2014. THEREFORE, NO RECALL SERVICE OF COOLANT SENSOR CAN BE PROVIDED.
Power train, Oct 17, 2018
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE WARNING ONLY HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Engine, Oct 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT WAS REPLACED, BUT THE INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOUND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR THE CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BLOWN HEADGASKET. MIRACLE FORD (1394 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TENNESSEE 37066, (615) 452-5267) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR SERVICE WARRANTY PROGRAMS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,571.
Power train, Engine, Oct 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 55 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE AWAY. FOLSOM LAKE FORD (12755 FOLSOM BLVD, FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA, (916) 353-2040) DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,853.
Power train, Oct 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ON A SECOND OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AGAIN AND PINNED THE CONTACT'S FRIEND, WHO SUFFERED AN INJURED LEG. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE CONTACT CALLED AIRPORT MARINA FORD (5880 W CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045, (310) 574-2641) AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PLACED IN PARK PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE SERVICED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE BUSHING MAY HAVE DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION CABLE AND THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXISTING POWER TRAIN WARRANTY FOR FIVE YEARS OR 60,000 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Engine, Oct 10, 2018
COOLANT RECOVERY CRACKED DUE TO ENGINE HEAT WITHOUT THERMOSTAT INDICATING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE.
Engine, Oct 9, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WAYNE FORD (444 US-46, WAYNE, NJ 07470) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT INGESTED COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Electrical system, Seat belts, Oct 9, 2018
BACK SEATS BUCKLES WITH NOT FASTEN. WIRING SYSTEM TRIPS MULTIPLE SENSORS SOMETIMES SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC
Engine, Oct 8, 2018
COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK IS LEAKING RESULTING IN LOW LEVELS OF COOLANT. COOLANT WAS NOTICED UNDER THE CAR AT 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. NOTICED A RECALL INCLUDING 2014 FORD ESCAPES WITH 1.6 LITER TURBOCHARGED 4 CYLINDER ENGINE HOWEVER MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED AND I FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED. RECALL STATES THAT LOW LEVELS OF COOLANT CAN CAUSE THE HEAD TO CRACK LEADING TO AN ENGINE FIRE.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 8, 2018
I WAS PARKED IN A LARGE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE. WHEN LEAVING MY VEHICLE WAS BEING PUT INTO DRIVE, TRANSMISSION WENT INTO REVERSE AND SHIFTER WAS IN PARK. THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED BUT UNABLE TO KEEP CAR SECURE W/O LEAVING PARKING BRAKE ON. THERE WAS NO WAY TO CRANK THE CAR SINCE IT WAS NOT IN PARK. CAR WAS COMPLETELY NON WORKING. MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE LEFT IN THE PARKING LOT AND TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. IN SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT, WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING CAR WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF WHAT WAS GOING ON UNDER RECALL 18S20. INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP OF THIS WHEN THE CAR WAS DELIVERED TO THEM. THAT WAS THE ONLY PART THAT WAS FIXED, SINCE IT WAS THE ONLY FAULTY PART. FORD REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE, APPARENTLY, MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AT A DIFFERENT PLANT. SAME MAKE, MODEL, ETC. SAME PART, OTHERS ARE PAID FOR, JUST NOT MINE. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO COMPENSATE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT IN THE SYSTEM FOR THIS RECALL AT THE TIME OF MY REPAIRS. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND LOT OF WASTED TIME, SERVICES AND MONEY. IF I HAD KNOWN AND BEEN INFORMED OF THIS I COULD HAVE HAD IT FIXED PRIOR TO A BREAKDOWN AND WOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY CHILDREN WITH ME, IN A HOT CAR, IN A BUSY PARKING LOT VERY UPSET. UNNECESSARY STRESS FOR SURE.
Structure, Oct 8, 2018
I DROVE AN HOUR TO ANOTHER CITY. UPON ARRIVAL TO THE CITY I STOPPED THE CAR AND GOT OUT. I NOTICED THE BACK, DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPEN SLIGHTLY. I WENT TO CLOSE IT AND REALIZED THAT THE DOOR WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED. THE LATCH WOULD NOT CATCH THE METAL PIECE ON THE FRAME OF THE CAR TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED. I COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT TYING THE DOOR WITH A ROPE TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR TO KEEP IT FROM FLYING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. IT STILL WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED AS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. THERE WAS A RECALL BY FORD FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM FOR THE MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR OF MY CAR, BUT MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL AND MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ATTACHED THE ARTICLE STATING THAT THIS WAS A RECALLED ISSUE. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY PICTURES OR FURTHER DOCUMENTATION PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 6, 2018
TRUCK STALLS WHILE DRIVING, AND WON'T START BACK UP. IVE HAD IT TOWED TWICE ALREADY FOR THE SAME PROBLEM ALSO HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT BESIDES SAYING IT SEEMED TO BE A GLTCH INSIDE THE COMPUTER. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES READING CODE P0109. WHEN IT STALLS IT GIVES NO WARNING AND NO INDICATIONS THAT THERE'S A PROBLEM WHICH CAN LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Engine, Oct 4, 2018
2014 ESCAPE RECALLED TO FIX COOLANT LEAK. 6 MONTHS LATER THE COOLANT IS LEAKING AND WARPED THE HEAD GASKET. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD, THEY ARE TRYING TO DENY RESPONSIBILITY, DESPITE THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY STATING ON MY INVOICE "ENGINE COOLANT LEAK CAUSED HEAD GASKET TO WARP." MY CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 15 DAYS AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT WORKED ON IT BECAUSE THEY ARE ARGUING WHO IS RESPONSIBLE WITH MY WARRANTY COMPANY. IT SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME POOR WORKMANSHIP. I AM NOW CONTACTING AN ATTORNEY, WITH ALL THESE CASES WE MAY HAVE A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST FORD.
Visibility, Oct 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A TOXIC ODOR COMING OUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, REGARDLESS IF THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON OR OFF. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD FOGGED UP AND AN INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, STATING THAT POWER WAS REDUCED AND TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Structure, Oct 3, 2018
THE REAR HATCH HAS A SIGNIFICANT LEAK WHEN IT RAINS OR I GO THROUGH A CAR WASH. I HAVE REPORTED THIS MANY TIMES AND THE RESOLVE WAS FOR ME TO PAY AN EXTREME AMOUNT TO HAVE THE RUBBER REPLACED. SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME CAR HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS WAS NOTICED SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. I BELIEVE IT IS A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND CORRECTED. IT IS LEAKING RIGHT AT THE WIRING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS ISSUES DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE A TEMPORARY FIX AT THIS TIME BUT IT IS NOT PERMANENT BY ANY MEANS.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 3, 2018
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY TWICE IN THIS CAR ALREADY, IT CONTINUOUSLY SHOWS CORROSION ON THE BATTERY TERMINALS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT IS CONSTANTLY PULLING ENERGY BUT THERE IS NOTHING LEFT ON AND NO ADDED EXTRAS AT ANYTIME.
Engine, Oct 2, 2018
AFTER DRIVING APPROX. 1/2 MILE ON A VERY BUSY CITY STREET AT MORNING RUSH HOUR, GOING APPROX 35 MPH, I STARTED COASTING DOWNHILL. SCREEN INDICATED HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE, ENGINE IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO STALL MAKING IT HARD TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. MESSAGE INDICATED TO PULL OVER & SHUT OFF ENGINE. TEMP GAUGE WAS ALL THE WAY IN THE RED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC.