Worst 2014 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 706 | 2 | 72 | 76,144 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 443 | 13 | 4 | 86,700 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 190 | 4 | 17 | 60,834 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 173 | 1 | 10 | 98,735 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 146 | 7 | — | 65,289 mi | |
| Fuel System | 119 | 1 | 3 | 62,506 mi | |
| Body Structure | 68 | 5 | 5 | 51,240 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 41 | 2 | — | 60,865 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 40 | 1 | — | 99,998 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 34 | 2 | 1 | 64,108 mi | |
| Airbags | 32 | 17 | 2 | 48,681 mi | |
| Brakes | 30 | 2 | 2 | 33,516 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 26 | 3 | 1 | 53,839 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 24 | — | — | 67,498 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 23 | — | — | 82,180 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 20 | — | — | 142,422 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 19 | 1 | 2 | 48,179 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 18 | 2 | — | 51,558 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 125,807 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | 1 | — | 41,795 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 13 | — | — | 87,121 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 13 | 1 | — | 48,271 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 11 | — | 1 | 36,450 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | 3 | — | 50,510 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 30,484 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 45,080 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | 44,150 mi | |
| Power Train:Shift Linkage/Cable/Rod | 6 | — | — | 87,500 mi |
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Recalls for 2014 Ford Escape
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,384,836 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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