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CarComplaints.com Notes: The top problem trend for the 2014 Escape is transmission failure at around 70k miles.

This is relatively low mileage for an expensive transmission failure ($4,500 average to fix), but unless the trend becomes more established, we are only awarding the 2014 Escape our "Beware of the Clunker" badge for now.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 64
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,175 miles

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2014 Ford Escape Owner Comments (Page 3 of 29)

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problem #524

Apr 132023

Escape

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

It seems like my transmission kicked out on me in the middle of a busy intersection. Now my car is stuck at work while I figure out where to take it and how to pay for transmission repairs.

- Upper Chichester, PA, USA

problem #523

Apr 122023

Escape

  • miles
Car is burning and leaking coolant dude to faulty head gasket and engine over heating. Engine also stalls out when slowing down and shuts off. I see multiple people are having the same issues. This has been a on going thing I took it to the shop to have coolant leak fixed and it still has reoccurred.

- West Carrollton, OH, USA

problem #522

Apr 122023

Escape

  • miles
I see there was a previous recall on the ford smaller eco boost engines. I am having the same issues with coolant leaks and head gasket. Not only me but hundreds of other owners have having the same exact issue of coolant leaking and head gasket going bad.

- West Carrollton, OH, USA

problem #521

Jan 142023

Escape

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the engine fail warning light illuminated and the vehicle started to overheat. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and the contact notice that the coolant was low. The contact added more coolant and the vehicle start operating normally. The vehicle was not diagnoses. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Santa Paula, CA, USA

problem #520

Aug 012022

Escape

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that anti-freeze was intruding into the engine. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who provided an unknown diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being backordered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

- Deep River, CT, USA

problem #519

Apr 042023

Escape

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #518

Sep 202022

Escape

  • 113,099 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car was taken to shop and advised there where engine issues. Took it to an authorized dealer and was advised it was a heating hose issue. Took it back in and after 2 weeks we were told it needed an engine. The car is constantly leaking coolant which has spilled onto the engine and could cause a fire while driving. Ford will not help with any repairs. Vehicle has been in the shop for 5 months

- Sheffield Vlg, OH, USA

problem #517

Dec 152021

Escape

  • 40,000 miles
The contact-€™s mother owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where there was no cause for the failure determined. On another occasion, the contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a cracked engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the coolant temperature and engine warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #516

Feb 252023

Escape

  • 81,830 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and steam was coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that a fluid leak was seen underneath the vehicle while parked. The coolant reservoir was refilled. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact made the mechanic aware of the failure, and the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced because of coolant intrusion. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 81,830.

- Rialto, CA, USA

problem #515

Feb 222023

Escape

  • miles
UNKNOWN SSM 48397 SSM 48397 - 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC - 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, Or 2.0L GTDI With DTC P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, Or P018D - FLP Sensor Available Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, or P018D. If normal diagnosis leads to a biased or failed Fuel Low Pressure (FLP) sensor, the sensor is available without the need to order the entire fuel line assembly. The FLP sensor, located on the fuel supply line to the high pressure pump, provides the low side fuel pressure input to the PCM so the Fuel Driver Module can be controlled accordingly. The FLP PID can be viewed in the Datalogger and then compared to a manual pressure gauge per pinpoint test HC in the PCED to validate the sensor is working properly. The Fusion/MKZ catalog has been updated to show the sensor availability.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #514

Sep 012022

Escape

  • 78,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine was misfiring. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the spark plugs. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact called an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel injector was faulty. The contact added fuel injector cleaner, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was determined that antifreeze was leaking into the cylinder, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #513

Feb 102023

Escape

  • miles
This is ongoing issue that Ford is aware of, has been addresses by previous recall related to thermostat sensor. However this does not fix the issue that the car over heats loses all coolant automatically shuts down when driving. This car has been been serviced beginning in 2019 to now with the same problem. Yes all receipts, mileage diagnosis etc have been maintained. I have had hoses replaced 3 times am now on the 4th time (Just 6 weeks later). Car overheated on I294 tristate had to be towed 30 miles December 2022. Currently have my 2nd open case with FORD as they know the ECO boost is a major cause and are facing several class action lawsuits they disregard the fact that someone will be killed by their irresponsible disregard of the known problem. Well into the thousands to address a bandaid and not fix the root cause of the engine/hose/coolant overheating problems

- Lemont, IL, USA

problem #512

Mar 142022

Escape

  • miles
I was driving on I95 southbound with my 3.5 month old daughter when my cars engine failed, my brakes and acceleration failed, and my car started being engulfed in smoke. I had to veer off of I95 as far as I could with my breaks or gas working. Within 2 minutes my car was in complete flames. I was able to get my daughter and I out in time but everything in the car was demolished. Ford has refused to reimburse for any value of the car as well as any value of the items that were in the car. The value of the items in the car totaled more than $5,000. My husband and I were forced to sell our other car in order to afford to buy a new car. Both of our cars were paid off.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #511

Feb 012023

Escape

  • miles
Fumes from Car inside cabin Why is this not a recall This is not the only model doing this This needs to be addressed

- Firth, NE, USA

problem #510

Jan 262023

Escape

  • miles
The motor blew out on e-way at 70 miles hour in middle lane and was stuck there almost getting hit for over hour this is second 1.6 ecobosst motor thats been put in from ford first blew out at 32000 miles this one has 61000 miles both times regular oil changes on time and never ran low very dangerous for this to happen twice already

- Covington, KY, USA

problem #509

Dec 142022

Escape

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, she noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3, and the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

- Huntington Beach, CA, USA

problem #508

Sep 012022

Escape

  • miles
The vehicle stop while driving I took it to the dealership they can-€™t figure out the problem this vehicle is very dangerous

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

problem #507

Jan 112023

Escape

  • miles
Once the car is heated up and warm enough to drive it doesn-€™t want to go, it doesn-€™t shift correctly and it kicks back hard when shifting. Cylinder 3 keeps misfiring I had to replace it 3 times in the past 2 years, power to the windows aren-€™t as strong and the heat doesn-€™t come out as warm.

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #506

Dec 272022

Escape

  • miles
My 2014 Ford Escape titanium model has been diagnosed by Stamford Ford in Stamford CT as basically being totaled due to coolant which leaked into the engine. The cost they quoted to replace the engine is $10-11k. But no one would put that kind of money into an 8 year old Ford. The car has only ever been serviced at Stamford Ford Lincoln where it was purchased. Every oil change. Every service Every maintenance was done at this dealership. I had just paid them $1500 for new tires and new spark plugs. Interestingly they told me to replace the spark plugs on the recommended maintenance schedule but there was absolutely nothing wrong in the spark plug system. A mont later the front passenger side bulb went out so I took it right in and they said changing the bulb didn-€™t solve it so they had to replace the entire modular piece for about $600. I paid that. The next morning there was fluid leaking from my car. I drove right back and was told the soonest they could get me in to evaluate that was Jan 9. I had no choice but to take that appointment. In retrospect it was prob an engine coolant leak The coolant container/system is right behind that large modular headlight part which they said took a lot of labor and time to get in and out. Best explanation is that they damaged it or loosened some connection in the coolant system which caused a leak and then totaled my engine. However Stamford Ford owner Dominick Franchella is not taking any responsibility and instead says Ford 2014 Escapes are notoriously prone to coolant leaks and engine destruction for many years now. Ford takes no responsibility for their design/failure and has never issued any solutions. A recall of some cars (not mine) simply installed a coolant level reader so owners would know that their coolant level was dangerous. No fix.Ford was able to persist in selling these flawed cars which are extremely dangerous. And the incredible expense. So I just spent $2000+ and I now have NO CAR. Ford needs to reimburs

- Darien, CT, USA

problem #505

Dec 172022

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
Coolant Leaked into engine cylinders causing engine to seize on road. My daughter driving the car. Now being told we need a new Engine. I contacted Ford Customer Service was advised there is a recall for this issue but it is VIN specific and I needed to contact NHTSA to get the VIN added...(VIN# [XXX]). Please advise...this is both a safety and poor customer support issue [XXX]([XXX] or [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Hartland, WI, USA

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