2014 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2089 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (727), Power Train (481), Unknown Or Other (272).
Key takeaways
- 2089 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 47 involve a crash, 104 a fire, 41 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 727 | 35% |
| Power Train | 481 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 272 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 216 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 187 | 9% |
| Steering | 151 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 121 | 6% |
| Structure | 84 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 65 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 51 | 2% |
| Wheels | 46 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-09
in my 2014 ford escape has a coolant intrusion in the first cylinder.
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-02
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 par...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-01
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
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.