CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Ford Escape has 16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2,089 complaints with NHTSA, including 47 crashes, 104 fires, 41 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (727 reports).
2014 Ford Escape recalls
Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire
The engine block heater in certain Ford Escape, Focus, and Lincoln MKC vehicles with a 2.0L engine may crack and develop a coolant leak.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement
A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Vehicle Can Roll Away If Shifter Cable Bushing Detaches
The bushing that connects the shifter cable to the automatic transmission can degrade over time and detach.
Seat and seatbelt bolts may break, reducing crash protection
Some seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors may have been installed with improperly manufactured bolts.
Low Coolant Can Crack Engine Head and Cause Fire
Some vehicles with a 1.6L turbocharged engine may have a problem that allows the engine to run with too little coolant.
Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving
A component inside the door latch can break.
Dashboard Warnings May Fail, Hiding Low Tire or Airbag Alerts
The instrument panel cluster can stop working because of a software incompatibility.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall the Engine Without Warning
Improper nickel plating of components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Most common 2014 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 2,089 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 727 |
| Power Train | 493 |
| Unknown Or Other | 272 |
| Electrical System | 219 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 187 |
| Steering | 151 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 121 |
| Structure | 84 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 66 |
| Back Over Prevention | 52 |
What owners report
in my 2014 ford escape has a coolant intrusion in the first cylinder.
While driving, a message was displayed [Hill Start Assist Not Available] and all mileage figures previously displayed disappered. Additional warning lights were displayed indicating Traction Control, and ABS failures. Electric Power steering assist also stopped. Subsequent testing indicated the EBCM had failed. The part is on National Backorder. While drivable, I'm afraid other issues will arise. This is my only vehicle and I'm within 20,000 miles of needing the timing belt and water pump replaced as well. I could not find a recall for the EBCM (a part not usually prone to failure) for the 2014 Ford Escape SE 1.6L 4-cyl Ecoboost. In 2017, I had the entire transmission replaced @ 70,000 mile
At first, I just bought it two weeks ago. It was smoke coming from the engine and there was no coolant. The coolant wasnât 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
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.
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.
2014 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2014 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls for the 2014 Ford Escape: Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement; Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving; Vehicle Can Roll Away If Shifter Cable Bushing Detaches; Seat and seatbelt bolts may break, reducing crash protection. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Escape?
Based on 2,089 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (727), Power Train (493), Unknown Or Other (272).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.