2014 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 171
- 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 171 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- shifter cable · 16 records
- transmission went · 9 records
- independent mechanic · 9 records
- indicator illuminated · 8 records
- where diagnosed · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 71 |
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Putting vehicle in park shifter cable came of transmission says vehicle is in neutral while shifter is in park transmission is actually in neutral happened in driveway
ODI 11252779
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it moved forward two inches and back two inches without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The…
ODI 11256206
Power Train
While driving the car was making a high pitched whine. Then after turning corner, it shifted/sliped, then no drive at all. Made it to side street, where car did not have any reverse or drive. Also, no warning lights, and still no lights to indicate that something is currently wrong with car.
ODI 11246419
Power Train
The transmission has completely gone out at only 88,000 miles with no warning. In our case it was on the interstate in the middle of traffic. I would consider it an unfortunate instance but when getting quotes the replacement is near 6000 grand for a new transmission which is a prohibitive amount for a fairly new vehicle and an "affordable" one at that. After doing research online this seems to be a large issue with…
ODI 11245419
Power Train · Seat Belts
Seat belt will not retrack, pull face, will no grab it, pull all way out and will not ratch to stop you from moving, i will not crash car to see if will keep me in seat and out of wimdow, i fill if i did, it woild not work, power train make a wining sound, my need oil
ODI 11258441
Engine · Power Train
My car coolant is always leaking have to fill out and fix most of the time. The transmission was suddenly failed even only 80000k mileage and service center for replacement cost is $6000.that's really ridiculous.
ODI 11244982
Power Train
While in motion i lost all forward gears in the transmission resulting in me not being able to move in heavy traffic.
ODI 11240495
Power Train
In the 2013-2014 escape, awd, there is a known failing part and they have a service advisory, ssm 46965, to address this but will not issue a recall. Many have failed, including ours, just out of warranty, and they get to charge us $800 to repair. This failing part is the "viscous coupler" or clutch in the rdu or rear differential. It is a 1.5 hour repair job that they charge 3 hours labor to do. When it fails, you…
ODI 11234341
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While the contact's spouse was accelerating at approximately 5 mph from a stop, the transmission slipped without warning. In addition, the service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was initially towed to girard ford (located at 450 w thames st, norwich, ct 06360, [redacted]). However, due to the cost to replace the transmission, the vehicle was towed to…
ODI 11233735
Power Train
2014 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to loss of power while driving vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly revved up then lost power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised the transmission needed to be replaced.*js
ODI 11231311
Power Train
Vehicle in motion has a hard time shifting gears
ODI 11228734
Power Train
2014 ford escape 1.6l 80,000 mi. Just like hundreds on this site and most likely thousands across the us - transmission failure while driving with no warning. Extremely dangerous and possibly deadly yet nhtsa and ford refuse to acknowledge recurring problem with a faulty transmission recall. A 5 yr old vehicle with a yearly avg of 16,000 mi. Should not require a transmission replacement at a cost of $5000 to the…
ODI 11220954
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the transmission stopped working and the vehicle lost speed. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over with much effort. Gene latta ford ([redacted], hanover, pa 17331, [redacted]) stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The contact researched the failure himself and found the cause of the failure to be the torque converter clutch and the…
ODI 11217472
Engine · Power Train
My 2014 ford escape was effected by a recall issue in november 2018, the engine overheats causing the coolant container to crack and leak. I paid $175 to replace the coolant container in june 2018. However in november 2018 my car completely turned off while driving on busy city street at stop light and smoke started coming in through the vents and the engine caught on fire. We never received notice of a recall until…
ODI 11229374
Power Train
Ford escape with 77,000 stopped moving in the middle of the road while travelling over 30 mph, towed to a ford dealership who is indicating that it needs a new transmission.
ODI 11210168
Power Train
Ford has recall #18s20 the bushing denigrates causing the car not to properly shift. The dash reads park but the car is in reverse. This almost cause me to hit another car. Very dangerous. My vin# not covered under recall it should be its the very same issue the recall covers. In a cvs parking lot. Ford refuses to repair because the vin not included in recall. Had to manuall put in drive but could not leave car…
ODI 11207589
Engine · Power Train
I began losing coolant after taking my car in for coolant level sensor recall. I added water a few times before i decided not to drive it anymore. Couldn't figure out what was happening to my 5 year old less than 50,ooo mile car. Couldn't see any leak on the ground, decided to check oil, dip stick came back with water in the oil. Had it towed to ford and my engine is blown, water all in th engine
ODI 11219499
Power Train
Pulled into a gas station parking lot and placed vehicle into park. Driver remained in vehicle to make phone call and realized the vehicle was rolling backwards despite vehicle being in park. Emergency brake was applied to stop the vehicle from rolling backwards. Vehicle had to be towed to a dealership where it they discovered the shifter cable bushing was broken. Husband called ford directly to discuss the safety…
ODI 11208067
Engine · Power Train
My car over heated while driving. So i pulled over and let it cool down. I then took it to the shop and i was told i needed a new cylinder head when asked why it over heated they refereed to the coolant system but didn't know why the coolant was getting there. After doing some research online the way they explained everything seems very similar to the recall number 17v209000 or ford recall number 17s09
ODI 11196932
Power Train
While driving our 2014 ford escape se shortly after being serviced at our local coggin ford for a maintenance including a transmission flush, the vehicle began to exhibit problems. The vehicle had been plagued with problems since purchase from a used dealer and each time it was brought to ford who claimed to fix the problem every time. Despite the vehicle being brought to the ford dealership it continued to have…
ODI 11209952
Power Train
At freeway speed, the transmission on our 2014 ford escape failed, causing the car to immediately slow down. My teenage daughter was able to get the car onto the freeway shoulder. Per the service manager at the ford dealership where the car was towed, they see a lot of these transmissions failing. The car had around 60,000 miles, which is far too early for a transmission failure. Ford claims they can't do anything…
ODI 11195894
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
A week after purchasing 2/21/2017. The escape starting running hot then it shut down the car acceleration . Took it back because it under the factory warranty, they said the head gasket were blown and leaking coolant into the engine. Mind you it only ran hot for one minute. They repaired it. A year later in february before my birthday 2/26- i say 2/19. The transmission went out, they repaired that. A recall on own…
ODI 11194137
Engine · Power Train
Low coolant light appeared. Had oil changed/fluids topped. A week later, coolant light appeared and check engine light came on. Took it back to place that changed my oil. Coolant was not low. They used a diagnostic code reader that indicated cylinder 2 had misfired 3 times (i was unaware). A few days later, took it to have checked (firestone). They used a diagnostic code that said the same thing but one of the…
ODI 11195041
Engine · Power Train
Our 2014 ford escape was recently under repair for the jan 2018 coolant recall. It was completed on mar 15, 2019. On mar 16, 2019. Our vehicle had driven on the freeway for 3 hrs for a distance of 200 miles and upon exiting the freeway and stopping at a stoplight. My vehicle stopped moving and managed to get it onto a gas station parking lot.. I had it towed the nearest car dealership and they had diagnosed it and…
ODI 11191023
Power Train
Transmission fail: we were driving our 2014 ford escape at time of the fail. Turning into traffic and the car wouldnt go almost caused a car to hint us cause we couldnt go we couldnt get out of the way. Ford is saying its the transmission line not building enough pressure to change gears. We took it ford one yr ago because it was shifting right from 2nd gear, they changed the fluids said it tested fine at thos time.…
ODI 11186352