Worst 2014 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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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 | 706 | 2 | 72 | 76,144 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 443 | 13 | 4 | 86,700 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 260 | 6 | 23 | 72,365 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 190 | 4 | 17 | 60,834 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 173 | 1 | 10 | 98,735 mi | |
| STEERING | 146 | 7 | — | 65,289 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 119 | 1 | 3 | 62,506 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 68 | 5 | 5 | 51,240 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 41 | 2 | — | 60,865 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 40 | 1 | — | 99,998 mi | |
| WHEELS | 34 | 2 | 1 | 64,108 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 32 | 17 | 2 | 48,681 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 30 | 2 | 2 | 33,516 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 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 | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 20 | — | — | 142,422 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 19 | 1 | 2 | 48,179 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 18 | 2 | — | 51,558 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 16 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | — | — | 125,807 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | 1 | — | 41,795 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 13 | — | — | 87,121 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 13 | 1 | — | 48,271 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 11 | — | 1 | 36,450 mi | |
| SEATS | 10 | 3 | — | 50,510 mi | |
| TIRES | 10 | 1 | — | 30,484 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | — | — | 45,080 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 7 | — | — | 44,150 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD | 6 | — | — | 87,500 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Ford Escape
26 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,169,191 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 2013-2018 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 2013-2018 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 16 more recalls
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