2014 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 97
- 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.
Among these 97 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- instrument panel · 18 records
- instrument cluster · 14 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- cluster inoperative · 6 records
- stopped working · 6 records
- where diagnosed · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster was inoperable and no information would display. The contact indicated that the instrument panel display initially began to flicker, but then went completely out. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (autonation ford miami, 16800 nw. 57th ave, miami, fl) and the manufacturer were notified of the…
ODI 11155835
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Failure at 80,000 miles, however the engine was replaced with a new engine at 76,000 due to problems from the coolant recall; this time the vehicle would stall when coming to a stop or while driving. Computer screen would show "system shutting down"; vehicle would go into "limp" mode, reduce speed and car would shut off without notice. Vehicle was towed in after issue occuring 4x in a [redacted]. Vehicle was towed…
ODI 11153559
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was parked in a large parking lot of a grocery store. When leaving my vehicle was being put into drive, transmission went into reverse and shifter was in park. The key was able to be removed but unable to keep car secure w/o leaving parking brake on. There was no way to crank the car since it was not in park. Car was completely non working. My vehicle had to be left in the parking lot and towed to a dealership for…
ODI 11139038
Electrical System · Seat Belts
Back seats buckles with not fasten. Wiring system trips multiple sensors sometimes shutting off the engine completely in the middle of traffic
ODI 11139142
Electrical System
The nut connecting the battery cable to the solenoid was cross threaded at the factory causing the vehicle not to start.i feel this is a safety issue and ford does not agree.
ODI 11129369
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the instrument panel failed to illuminate and the digital odometer failed to function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were associated with the vin. The contact was referred to nhtsa. The…
ODI 11124733
Electrical System
On august 22, 2018, i was driving and the electronic instrument panel went blank. I drove to world ford in pensacola, fl and was told that i would need to return the following day because they were too busy to check out my problem. I returned the following day at my appointment time, and an hour and a half later, they informed me that the electronic instrument panel needs to be replaced and it would cost…
ODI 11123957
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On 13 august 2018 my fiance was driving to our new home we're buying when smoke started coming out of the engine compartment. I told her to pull over and grab her purse and get away from the vehicle. By now flames were coming from the engine compartment. Luckily she had cracked open the door before stopping because before she stopped all the doors automatically locked and could not be opened. I had arrived at the…
Fire reported
ODI 11128380
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Drove the car in the morning of 8/11 just fine, in the afternoon went to start the car and it will not move out of park, dashboard states the car is in neutral. The car has been like this since since 8/11 and parked in my driveway. Received a letter in the mail on 8/13 that this issue is an actual recall and when we called local ford dealer, they informed us that they don't know when they will have the part to fix…
ODI 11120947
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the instrument panel lighting system failed and the clock was unable to be read. A few days later, the contact noticed that the instrument panel color had changed and, eventually, went black. The vehicle was taken to felix sabates ford lincoln (7601 south boulevard charlotte, nc 28273, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel…
ODI 11113007
Electrical System · Engine
I have had to replace my battery twice in this car already, it continuously shows corrosion on the battery terminals. I have been told that it appears that there is something that is constantly pulling energy but there is nothing left on and no added extras at anytime.
ODI 11133074
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
I got into the truck and crank it up as i was leaving work one afternoon and when i turned the radio on the display screen for the rear back up camera and radio went out.. Its was flashing white and black and then black with a white line thru it after it kelly flashing turning red green orange with lime just running thru the screen.then about 10 minutes tops it was gone out.. It only takes me 12 minutes to get home…
Fire reported
ODI 11195315
Electrical System
I was driving on the interstate in the left lane going about 74 mph with my cruise control on and using my navigation when the screen suddenly went blank and the car starting slowing down and everything shut down. The traffic was very heavy and i had to swerve over 3 lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder of the road. Other cars and trucks were honking their horns and swerving around me. I was very luck not to been…
ODI 11084633
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I was driving on a flat road, traveling 35 mph and my check engine light came on and the car died. I had it towed to the dealership and they said the "wire repair harness 3526 cpd" had came loose. I had not ran over anything at all and the vehicle is in great shape, always maintenanced by dealer, 38,569 miles. I was told my vin was not covered by recall but online i found recalls for 2014 for escape for the wiring…
ODI 11083236
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I was driving up the interstate after work and while i was driving i began to notice smoke. I looked around and realized it was my car. I pulled over to the side and my car started flashing everything on the dash panel was red and flashing engine failure. I cut the car off and then went to try and pop the hood, i couldn't get it opened and i looked down and began to see flames. I called 911 and my car engulfed in…
Fire reported
ODI 11081930
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I started my vehicle yesterday to warm up and about 5-10 minutes later heard a big boom, looked out the door and the front end of my escape was completely engulfed in flames. I had scheduled it to get repaired yesterday morning, but was unable to make it as we received a lot of snow and schools were cancelled and such. I had known of the recall since last year since i already was involved in another recall with the…
Fire reported
ODI 11072063
Electrical System · Engine
The car suddenly stalls out. Has been fixed once already but has happened numerous times sine the repair. Would happen pulling out of driveway or through parking lot until this last time. I merged onto a major freeway and was up to 75-80mph and the car stalled out, almost hit by 2 semis trying to avoid re ending me on the freeeway. *tt consumer stated never had a brake failure. Issue was engine stall. Updated…
ODI 11054145
Electrical System · Engine
It only happens when you drive the car for a while (45+ minutes), turn it off, and then start it up 15-45 minutes later. It will start but then within the first 100 yards it will go sluggish and stall. When i try to give it gas that doesn't help. I have to turn the car off, put it in park and start it back up. A few times it's stalled 3 times in a row. Once it gets going good it's fine. It's always fine if it's been…
ODI 11078417
Electrical System
My vehicle keeps stalling and dying when i am driving at a slow speed (roadway or parking lot alike) , i replaced the battery to make sure that wasn't causing it and it still does it. I started to research the issue and apparently there was a recall for that model for the wiring harness and the description matches my issue. I called the dealership and was told that my vehicle does not have the recall. I did more…
ODI 11053517
Body · Electrical System · Seat Belts
1. Seat belt: driver's seat belt unexpectedly stopped working and will not click or lock into place. The seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. 2: electrical system: instrument panel: blank display, or often times inresponsive. If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such…
ODI 11048052
Electrical System
In 3 days my car had died 6 times. First time i thought maybe i had left something on and drained the battery. I had someone at work jump me, and i went on my way. The following 5 times, i had to repeatedly push the start button while trying to push down on the break. Eventually the car starts but all of my electronics go crazy. I took it to the dealership today, drove 20 miles to get there, turned the car off, when…
ODI 11044732
Electrical System
Recall 14s17 vehicle has hesitated and stalled several times. It has stalled twice after being put in reverse. Eventually car started. There have also been several instances while driving where the vehicle seems to sputter and hesitate but will continue to drive. Yesterday it stalled after being stopped at a red light. Vehicle suddenly lost power after acceleration and would not restart. Vehicle is currently at…
ODI 11035758
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
10/7/17 approx 6:30 pm while entering on ramp onto frway at approx 35 mph, driving dist of less than 1/2 to 3/4 mile from last parked stop, indicator dash memo of "engine temp high pull over safely", no indication on engine temperature gauge as it registered below mid mark. Pullled over on frway into closed lanes, turned off engine. Turned on again to advance 10 ft out of way of onramp vehicles, temp gauge indicated…
ODI 11032273
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
First the wiring had to be replace, week later catalyic convertor, week later transmission, car is only 4 yrs old
ODI 11050950
Electrical System
Instrument panel cluster is inoperative. Blank multifunctional display. There has been a recall placed for this issue for safety concerns on vehicles manufactured at the same plant between may 19, 2014 to february 6, 2015. The number for the recall is 15c03. My vehicle isn't included. My vehicle is from the same manufacturing plant, but with the date of march 2014. My car however does have a recall of the coolant…
ODI 11043890