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
Vehicle jerks when shifting from 1st to 2nd and 3rd. On hard accelerations the vehicle will jerk and the transmission shifts into neutral.
ODI 10861898
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
Power Train
When driving at highway speeds on cruise control and you push the accelerator to pass another vehicle, when the transmission downshifts it sounds like two manhole covers slamming together with a strong shudder. It does not occur every time. Took it to the dealer and they could not replicate it.
ODI 10870050
Power Train · Structure
2014 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety flaw in vehicle motor push-button off does not automatically go into park as it remains in neutral. *smd the consumer stated he inadvertently turned the motor off, with the gear in neutral. The vehicle then rolled down a slight hill and crashed into a ravine. The vehicle was totaled. *jb
ODI 10838381
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
A few months ago, i had filed a complaint on the 2014 ford escape se 1.6l turbocharged ecoboost with i-4wd my mother currently owns. She had acceleration problems with the car. At a stoplight or whle moving at a decent pace (about 20-40mph), the engine would suddenly rev towards 4000-5000 and not drop into drive. This had concerned me alot. Mom called keller bros. Ford here in lititz, pennsylvania, and said that she…
ODI 10811904
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Whenever car is on and parked, not moving, or going slower than 20 mph, the air conditioning does not cool and blows extremely hot air into the car. If i am in traffic, at a stop light, getting drive through, or parking the car, it quickly gets dangerously hot. Right now we have 100+ degree days consistently, with my child in the back seat i fear driving my vehicle in this heat as it is known to kill in texas. My…
ODI 10744960
Power Train
2014 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost power and almost came to a stop. The lights on the transmission box started to flicker from drive to neutral, etc. There was a loud noise, so the consumer put the vehicle in sport mode and then into drive. The gear then shifted out of drive on its own and lost power. *jb
ODI 10702639
Power Train
This is leased. My auto trans. Randomly pops into neutral then kicks into gear, causing a jolt. This happens sometimes not at all, and once three times in one day. I've taken it to the ford dealer who cannot replicate the problem, but has but a lot of miles on my lease. Last friday, this almost caused an accident. I have since been on chat with ford, have called them, have complained regarding nc lemon law, and…
ODI 10780236
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My mother owns a 2014 ford escape se with the 1.6l ecoboost engine. She has noticed that many times, she lightly steps on the gas, and the car suddenly revs it's engine in the 3000-4000 rpm range when the transmission is in drive. Basically, it didn't want to go. She took it to the dealership to see if they could find out the problem, and they said nothing was wrong. I sure would hate to see my mother seriously hurt…
ODI 10672847
Power Train
TRANSMISSION JURKS WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *TR
ODI 10650105
Power Train
Lost power to transmission while attempting to pass a vehicle, engine rev was higher lost power in transmission, then it kicked back in. *tr
ODI 10649029
Power Train
I bought this car brand new , within the first 600 miles i took a trip to northern michigan ( about 200 mi. ) and the transmission " banged " into 6th gear every time it down shifted to 5th going up any grade and shifted back to 6th, other times when i go to pull out of somewhere it will act like its looking for a gear before i barely start moving , had it back to ford a number of times , they say its fine ... Now…
ODI 10970847
Power Train
Pulled away from a traffic light. The escape lost all forward motion. Engine continued to run but there was no forward movement. Vehicle had to be towed from the location. *tr
ODI 10628461
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Travelling center lane on route 81, at 65 mph, car lost all throttle, felt like it came out of gear, while driving, and could not get into gear. Managed to get off to shoulder. Had a tractor trailer been behind me, there is no doubt they would've hit me. Apparently the dealership had 3 other ford escapes with the same problem in their shop. Another friend of mine just purchased her ford escape a couple of months…
ODI 10625729
Electrical System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
The wipers stopped working correctly. With the headlights not on, the wipers would work erratically and not efficiently, causing an unsafe drive during rain. Additionally, when the headlights were turned on, the wipers stopped working altogether. Trying to ride home in the dark with no lights, nor wipers functioning correctly caused an unsafe situation. Additionally, the signals and parking lights are dimming and…
ODI 10604283
Power Train
Vehicle was stopped at intersection. Upon attempting to initiate right turn, engine suddenly revved as if in neutral gear, and vehicle had no acceleration. Dealer diagnosed a left-side axle seal leak and said that transmission fluid was "all over". When asked if this was unusual for a new vehicle, dealer remarked that it was not, and said that it was the third seal leak they had seen in a week. *tr
ODI 10564700
Engine · Power Train
When the vehicle is between 1400-1600 rpm it starts to vibrate and drives rough. Is this usual? Had it to two different dealerships and complained to ford. No satisfaction!! *tr
ODI 10563556
Electrical System · Power Train
First time (while driving)instrument cluster needles jumped, display read p transmission not in park. Cycle repeated a couple of times then cluster light turned off and needles went to off position. Display only read prnd and mileage. Car taken to dealer on11-7-13. Cluster replaced by dealer. Picked car up from dealer 11-15-13. Repair worked about four days and same cluster problems returned and became worse.…
ODI 10553721
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Picked up 2014 ford escape 1.6 ecoboost- october 2013- engine rpm' s rev to 3-4 for no reason - sporadically- when remote started, and when electric starting car. Brakes loud whistling noises- comes and goes- auto lift gate opens half way sometimes, closes on you when your loading things sometimes, rear door behind driver -child locks on- cant turn off- passenger cant get out of that side of car- no heat! Temp gauge…
ODI 10558608
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escort. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and stall when driving 45 mph and above. The contact took the vehicle the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the vehicle was being driven too slowly. The contact was advised to apply the accelerator harder when accelerating from a complete stop. The dealer also acknowledged that they were aware of a transmission issue…
ODI 10549210
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Engine cylinder leak and other recalls. No records on car vin number to be found. Ford denies recalls but did fix 2 recalls before blocking others. The block was done when i filed lemon law for other problems. Transmission replaced 2 times. Several recalls with no notice or records.
ODI 11174980