2014 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Noise in rear even at 5 mph shaking rattling makes this vehicle miserable to drive
ODI 11194960
Suspension
Driving down the freeway going 65 mph in virginia i the left lane heard a bang and the car suddenly jerked the the right and into the next lane over. Stopped the car in the middle of the freeway and found that the rear right lower suspension control arm broke. The car was stuck and had to be towed from the middle of freeway.
ODI 11129236
Body · Suspension
Vehicle was in motion on city street being parked. I heard a loud pop noise. I looked around to see where it came from. Inside the truck the interior bust open showing metal screw part of the strut or shocks that's popping out of the interior this part could have caused injuries or caused a accident if the part come all the way through the interior
ODI 11061385
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving at any speed above 55 mph, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. The check engine warning indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be driven when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fort mill ford, [redacted], fort mill, sc 29708) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger and…
ODI 11061526
Suspension
Rear shock absorber defective, but ford won't replace under extended warranty, even premium extended. Dealer replaced at cost of $556 plus charged another $100 to align wheels. Ford will not take care of, despite issuing tsb no. 15-0194 indicating that shock absorbers may be defective. Ford says part not covered, but there is a safety issue due to defective part.
ODI 11024908
Suspension
When i have an oil change, the dealer (2 of them) notify me that i have a leak in my rear shock absorbers. I have replaced the passenger side twice and now they tell me my drivers side is leaking. The vehicle just went out of warranty, but there is a problem with the rear shocks. I have never experience a rear shock leak as long as i have owned a vehicle. Now, basically, every time i have an oil change and check,…
ODI 11003021
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Power steering goes out when you step on the acelator to merge into traffic and the vehicle attempts to stall taking off from stop sign. Also at 14000 miles i was told all four wheels needed alignment and i did not ask them to check alignment. I was told i get 30 plus mpg and have not been able to get over 24 mpg
ODI 11005329
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated when it drove over a bump. The contact stated that the bar that the bar that connected the wheel to the vehicle was fractured. The wheel was loose and moveable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10965978
Suspension
My 2014 ford escape has a blown right front strut and tie rod at only 47,000 miles. The mechanic was shocked and said to contact ford. He said it's unheard of for a strut or tie rob to fail with so few miles. It is a poor quality part. Unfortunately, there has been no response from ford.
ODI 10910502
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
My wife pulled up driveway, i happened to be outside next to car when she pulled in. We suddenly heard loud crunching sound and she stopped. When we found nothing i asked her to back up. We heard crunching sound again and she said the steering wheel was not controlling car. She immediately stopped. We discovered right front wheel pushed against tire well of body frame. Next day when tow truck lifted car, we…
ODI 10660017
Suspension
Picked up my brand new car, ford escape s 2014, and had the ac system running, when i turned the ac of a strange noise was audible from the rear end of the car. I took the car back to the dealership and was told it would be an easy fix. Apparently two screws had to be tightened at the shock and suspension. After leaving the dealership with the fixed car' it took about 10 min to hear the noise again. There is…
ODI 10546159
Suspension
I bought this vehicle from stivers ford in montgomery, al. On jan. 20, 2014. This vehicle shake at low speed and high speed. I told by dealership that it would stop but it has gotten worse. This vehicle ride worst than the 2006 model i traded in. *tr
ODI 10565446