2014 Ford Escape

2,087 complaints on file, page 1 of 105.

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026Failure Sep 30, 2026Columbia, SCElectrical system, EngineFire

   At first, I just bought it two weeks ago. It was smoke coming from the engine and there was no coolant. The coolant wasn’t holding in the car now I was driving last night. I had coolant in it and there was just flames coming out by where the Oil is

   NHTSA complaint 11768215
2. Filed Sep 28, 2026Failure Sep 20, 2026Madison, WIEngine

   My car warned me via service light that there was low coolant in my car, so I went to go get it topped off but the guys at valvoline said my coolant was almost completely full. I continued to drive it since the service light turned off, but when I drove it a day later, it suddenly warned me that my car was over heating and I needed to stop immediately. A local mechanic said that my head gasket failed and my coolant hose was leaking. My car only warned me once of the coolant being low, then the light turned off until my head gasket blew.

   NHTSA complaint 11767576
3. Filed Sep 28, 2026Failure Sep 20, 2026Madison, WIEngine

   My car warned me via service light that there was low coolant in my car, so I went to go get it topped off but the guys at valvoline said my coolant was almost completely full. I continued to drive it since the service light turned off, but when I drove it a day later, it suddenly warned me that my car was over heating and I needed to stop immediately. A local mechanic said that my head gasket failed and my coolant hose was leaking. My car only warned me once of the coolant being low, then the light turned off until my head gasket blew.

   NHTSA complaint 11767575
4. Filed Sep 21, 2026Failure Jul 5, 2026Brooksville, FLEngine

   In the ford escape, when the remote start is activated. The car will show as overheating. I was told it was a known issue with ford. This occurred twice resulting in over $1900 in towing and repairs. Those repairs did not fix issue as 4 weeks later it did it again.

   NHTSA complaint 11765816
5. Filed Sep 17, 2026Failure Sep 15, 2026Liberty, MOEngine

   Car is eating antifreeze with no visible leaks. The vehicle overheats if not enough antifreeze. I had to use stop leak just to keep the antifreeze from leaking. The vehicle had a recall fix in 2018 for coolant intrusion by the previous owner but problem is occurring again. Have asked multiple ford dealerships to help but they said the warranty is expired but after doing research I saw that even after a recall occurs if the problem was not fixed even after a warranty expires the company is still liable for repairs. I would like to make a complaint because I feel as if Ford is not honoring their recall policy. Even after correct information was given.

   NHTSA complaint 11765087
6. Filed Sep 15, 2026Failure Sep 13, 2026104,353 milesBaxter, MNEngine and engine cooling

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine light and low coolant warning light were illuminated. Upon checking the coolant level, the contact discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact added coolant to the vehicle; however, the coolant disappeared and gushed back into the reservoir. Additionally, upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start and chugged, with a white sweet-smelling smoke coming from the tailpipe while idling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was purchased, and the contact inquired about a free diagnostic test, but the dealer denied assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 104,353.

   NHTSA complaint 11764342
7. Filed Sep 14, 2026Failure Sep 11, 2026Oklahoma City, OKEngine

   am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2014 Ford Escape Titanium 1.6L EcoBoost. While driving, I suddenly heard a pop/burst from under the hood. The vehicle then began producing white smoke/steam. There were no warning lights or temperature warnings before the smoke began. The high-temperature/overheating warning appeared only after the vehicle was already smoking/steaming. I immediately pulled over and stopped the vehicle. Green coolant had sprayed throughout the engine compartment. An independent repair shop confirmed that the plastic return-side heater-hose union/connector broke, causing a severe coolant leak. The shop recommended replacing the connector and coolant, performing a cooling-system pressure test, and a combustion leak test to check for possible engine damage. This failure created a safety risk because the vehicle suddenly lost coolant while being driven and gave almost no advance warning before overheating. The vehicle has not been inspected by Ford for this specific failure. I am concerned because these symptoms appear similar to the coolant-loss/overheating concerns addressed by Ford Safety Recall 17S09 involving certain 2014 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost vehicles. My VIN is not currently listed in that recall. I am reporting this so NHTSA can determine whether similar sudden cooling-system failures are occurring in vehicles outside the original recall population.

   NHTSA complaint 11764180
8. Filed Sep 9, 2026Failure Aug 23, 2026Saint Louis, MOEngine

   My coolant mixing with the oil cause a severe overage. This is what I understood my recall to be about but the FORD dealership refused to fix it on June 1st. Now I’m subject to a very expensive car repair.

   NHTSA complaint 11763228
9. Filed Sep 7, 2026Failure Sep 1, 2024Ellijay, GAUnknown or other

   I have been sending email for 2 years. I did not know I could use this form. The back up camera that helps me back up does not operate. Sometimes it show upside down or is not available at all. This is a safety issue for me to operate my vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint 11762510
10. Filed Aug 30, 2026Failure Aug 16, 2026Leesburg, VAPower train

    When I was about to park, the transmission failed. I couldn’t reverse, and it got stuck in Neutral. I wasn’t able to shift it into Park. When the mechanic came, he said the shifter cable bushing was faulty, which was exactly the part covered by the recall they had previously done.

    NHTSA complaint 11760815
11. Filed Aug 26, 2026Failure Aug 19, 2026100,194 milesFort Myers, FLSpeedometer/odometer

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost ABS functionality, and the instrument panel was blank. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the instrument panel needed to be replaced and brake system repair was needed. The contact was informed that the part was no longer being manufactured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,194.

    NHTSA complaint 11759721
12. Filed Aug 25, 2026Failure Aug 23, 2026138,000 milesBerwyn, ILSpeedometer/odometer

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to register the vehicle, he discovered a mileage discrepancy on the title of the vehicle. The vehicle was a private sale through Facebook Marketplace. The contact reported the issue to the local Police Department. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 96,105, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 138,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11759525
13. Filed Aug 19, 2026Failure Aug 19, 2026Sa Bernardino, CAElectrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Power train

    When im driving sometimes it stalls. I give it gas and car wount go. It only idles.

    NHTSA complaint 11758108
14. Filed Aug 10, 2026Failure Aug 1, 2024Indianapolis, INUnknown or other

    1. My backup camera is malfunctioning. 2. I use it for visual safety when I put my car in reverse. 3. The back up camera either does not work or it shows the image upside down. It has not been confirmed by a dealership because it is easy to identify by me. 4. No, it has not been inspected by anyone else. On line, the 2014 Ford Escape Titanium has been identified with these issues however, for some reason my VIN (vehicle) is not on the list for recall. 5. My camera first started malfunctioning IN 2024. I can not have it looked at except at my expense which does not seem appropriate since others of the same year, make and model have been recalled due to the same issue.

    NHTSA complaint 11755939
15. Filed Jul 30, 2026Failure Jul 22, 202655,355 milesGrants Pass, ORBack over prevention

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine service, and the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the back-over prevention camera had failed. The mechanic stated that the screen displayed a reversed, inverted, or distorted image. The certified mechanic also became aware that the camera intermittently displayed a black screen before showing an inverted image. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,355.

    NHTSA complaint 11753790
16. Filed Jul 29, 2026Failure Jul 21, 2026West Bend, WIEngine

    Coolant leak into the cylinder causing engine failure and need to replace the engine, it is not possible to fix this, must replace engine.

    NHTSA complaint 11753420
17. Filed Jul 28, 2026Failure Jul 8, 2026Joliet, ILSteering

    While driving the steering wheel stopped returning to center when in turns and also would occasionally get "stuck" in the turn. A few days after this began, was out driving, notice flashed "power steering failure" and then the steering wheel was not able to be turned. Turned off and restarted the vehicle, the steering wheel would not budge. Had it towed to a nearby mechanic, told me that it was not the power steering but that something inside the steering rack had broken. He stated that he had never seen that before, where the wheel would not budge at all. $1,750 later and it's fixed and running fine. Why was this issue not looked into for safety purposes? Thankfully I was on a straight road and not needing to turn going 45mph.

    NHTSA complaint 11753384
18. Filed Jul 23, 2026Failure Jul 20, 202684,000 milesSaint Charles, ILLatches/locks/linkages

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side door failed to latch or lock as intended. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11752356
19. Filed Jul 21, 2026Failure Jun 24, 2026Centerline, MIElectrical system, Unknown or other

    Rear camera intermittently does not work properly. Multiple incidents of the rear camera flickering off and on when in reverse, image is sometimes upside down, or the rear camera doesn't work at all.

    NHTSA complaint 11751930
20. Filed Jul 13, 2026Failure Jul 11, 2026Whiting, NJEngine, Unknown or other

    Coolant is leaking and overheats all the time. It has the 1.6l engine and is being grouped with the 2.0 engine.

    NHTSA complaint 11750053