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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Screen on dash, in front of steering wheel, is just a blank light. I can no longer see my mileage, directional, compass, etc
ODI 11035323
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
On february 2017 i brought a 2014 ford escape at about 59 k miles and now it has about 70k miles on it. I was totally clueless as to how unsafe this car was and all of the numerous complaints/issues that consumers are having with this car. On 09/22/2017, this car totally broke down. This car is a safety hazard as i almost got into an accident as the car without made a loud noise, and without any warning just…
ODI 11043042
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle suddenly hesitates and stalls while driving it creating a serious safety issue.
ODI 11012309
Electrical System
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE
ODI 11015034
Electrical System
The electronic screen in the instrument panel has failed. Ford recalled this model under safety recall number "15v406000". However, the recall make date stopped one month before my car make date. My vehicle has a blank screen but is currently not covered. The screen stopped working in july, 2017 with 53000 miles on the car. I was given an estimate of $750.00 to repair.
ODI 11051276
Electrical System
Instrument cluster panel has completely gone out. I saw where a recall was issued on some but apparently not mine. Car only had 30,000 miles on it when this happened.
ODI 11115663
Electrical System
The display screen which shows mileage and tire pressure just randomly went out. It was as if there was some sort of short. The screen would come on with lines through it and try to show the display and then completely whited out. This was while the vehicle was parked. I went out to start it one day on my way to work and there was nothing visible.
ODI 11045527
Electrical System
My 2014 ford escape suddenly hesitates and stalls while driving it, causing a serious safety issue. My escape has never had any work performed on it beyond new tires and oil changes so this is a manufacturing defect. I took my vehicle to the local ford dealership for service and was informed it is a problem with the splices in the wiring harness for the map sensor. I was also told it is the exact same problem as…
ODI 10993461
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle was in motion being driven when heavy rain began. The wipers would not turn on in any level, manual or otherwise. This created an extreamly dangerous situation with little to no visibility. The dealer did not disclose the problems with the 2014 ford escape bcm but indicated was the cause. They however did not replace it, but did charge $450 for diagnosis only. No actual repair was made. This vehicle…
ODI 11023002
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When driving my 2014 ford escape the vehicle will hesitate and has stalled. This happens when going from a stop and transitioning from 1st and 2nd gear. It sounds very similar to recall number 14v495000 but my vehicle was not covered. These hesitations have caused other drivers on the road to have to slam on their breaks and the vehicle stalled once while making a left hand turn almost resulting in a collision.…
ODI 11207881
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke under the hood. The vehicle burst into flames and the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated. The fire department extinguished the fire and a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot and was…
Fire reported
ODI 10985751
Electrical System
When starting the vehicle the abs warning light comes on and does not go out as it should. Upon putting the car in gear and moving forward, the speedometer goes out, trip computer goes out, traction control warning light comes on and then hill assist warning light comes on. Dealer has been unable to fix this problem and car is unsafe to drive with fear of brakes failing, no speedometer and other warning lights…
ODI 10984236
Electrical System · Wheels
Bought 2014 ford escape the instrument panel failed to notify me when all four of my tires were not inflated at proper tier pressure causing the car not to drive correctly on road causing me to slide off road drove car home since was only 2 miles from house husband and step son came out told them what happened they both checked all 4 tires said everyone was under inflated which was the cause of car not driving…
ODI 10983020
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Was driving home from work on the interstate. Engine began to jerk a bit then warning messages appeared on screen. Pulled over to side of road. After car stopped smoke began to appear from under hood and entering cab through the vents. I opened the window to clear the smoke and looked for phone number to roadside assistance thinking it was only a belt that had melted or burned. Within a few minutes i began to see…
Fire reported
ODI 10967033
Electrical System
Failure of the multiple functional display. The display was flickering and difficult to see for a few weeks, but then all of a sudden one day when i started the car it went completely black and has remained so since that time. I can no longer see the display, which is completely black. This includes the odometer, important indicators, and what gear the car is in. This is a significant safety issue that occurred a…
ODI 10954905
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
This car has less than 44 miles and is all breaking down, when the battery when down all electrical parts are not working correctly windows are going up and down with out pushing the button, lights turn on and of by then self's, is just to new to happen all this problem, ha money that they charge (dealer ) is to expensive, and i suppose paid every maintenance for inspection to see if my car is doing ok , last time…
ODI 10926401
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall even though i no longer have the car, had them repossessed it. I made very clear when buying i wanted a car i would have no problems with. I hah just filled my tank with gas on my way to see my pain med doctor 80 miles away fuel system quit, at station, this is an in closed system not supposed to go out because my car was still in shop i missed another appointment with this dr. Which resulted in me…
ODI 10986112
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently without warning. A warning code (p0087) illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated trouble with the fuel rail. The contact waited thirty seconds and then resumed driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10949276
Electrical System · External
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While backing up the vehicle at 5 mph, the back up sensor failed and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven away by the contact. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
Crash reported
ODI 10892502
Electrical System
The evaporator temperature sensor does not properly work causing the ac to blow hot air and in the summer that cause people to over heat or pass out from heat exhaustion because the part is not working.
ODI 10899183
Electrical System · Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Cpsc: 2014 ford escape: consumer stated the key fob would not work properly after closing the door. *ss the consumer stated the doors could not be opened, by using the handle. *jb
ODI 10884273
Electrical System
Vehicle was started with remote start in driveway. Driver opened front passenger door . Place purse with key on seat and animal carrier with sick pet on front floor. When door was closed all 4 doors locked. Attempts to open the doors were made by 3 separate people with no success. Had to break back window to get in. Cost us $500 for the window. Ford customer service offered no assist with the repair.
ODI 10863797
Electrical System
On april 5, 2016, my suv failed to start, so i checked under the hood. The battery had extensive corrosion. I immediately called aaa, and the technician replaved the battery. October 5, 2016, i noticed that my suv was hesitant to start normally. After inspecting my battery, a small amount of corrosion was again present. Assuming this was more than a simple battery issue, i made an appointment at my local dealership…
ODI 10957414
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was restarted and towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had a bad connection. The vehicle was repaired and the turbo charge boost sensor and air sensor were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10854016
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Just purchased a certified pre-owned 2014 ford escape se. A yellow check engine light appear. Trouble code p26b7 (dealer specific). It looks like there have been numerous issues with the bypass coolant solenoid or coolant leaks. Also, steering wheel controls only occasionally work.
ODI 10837112