2014 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 328
- 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 328 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 53 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 19 records
- engine light · 19 records
- cylinder head · 15 records
- head gasket · 13 records
- light came · 13 records
- independent mechanic · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 117 |
| 30–60k mi | 95 |
| 1–30k mi | 44 |
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
After starting ignition and car idols/driven heavy gas/emissions smell fills cabin when using heat/a/c or defrost systems. Engine light sometimes goes on. Car has 35,100 mi. Took car to queens ny ford service center 4 hours later $400 later, changed cabin filter and sprayed fragrance on it. Told must use cabin recycle air function. Ford owners manual doesnt say must use and in no other car have had to must use this…
ODI 11278003
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle was stationary and had not been driven for more than 3 hours. I pushed the remote start and the car started, but it shut off almost immediately. The shut down was due to overheating. The engine was cool and the coolant was tepid at best. This is not an overheating issue. The car will not run on more than 2 cylinders. This is the second time this has happened since the recall for the coolant sensor. The…
ODI 11254383
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While the contact's wife was driving approximately 35 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated continuously while the vehicle was hot. The contact mentioned that the indicator did not illuminate while the vehicle was cool. There were also other multiple unknown indicators that illuminated. The…
ODI 11254080
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the low coolant warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was coolant in the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle displayed an overheating message, which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was…
ODI 11255807
Engine
I purchased 2014 ford escape se with branded title from car auction. After receiving car from tow truck, i started car on my drive, few minutes later visible smoke start coming from the engine, and i also noticed overheat from engine. I stop the engine. Next day i started car, and experienced same problem. I contacted two rivers ford - mt juliet, tn. Ford service department asked me to bring car in their service.…
ODI 11246496
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, when he noticed the temperature gauge increase. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated he heard an abnormal noise from the engine and saw smoke exiting from the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle on the side of the road and let the engine cool for 15 minutes before continuing driving, but after 20…
Fire reported
ODI 11243367
Engine
On 1/17/18 mileage 47120 i brought the vehicle to our local ford dealer and they repaired the vehicle under warranty due to recall 17s09. However, on 8/5/2019 mileage 62,500 the vehicle was running rough and the check engine light came on. Long story short, the vehicle was towed to another ford dealer where they determined the vehicle had a cracked cylinder, the exact same condition that 17s09 was supposed to fix.…
ODI 11252004
Engine
My car was overheating so i took it into the shop and they said it was the thermostat so i replaced the thermostat and it's still kept overheating so i took it back in they ran a test in the heads were blown so they had to replace the heads well from what i understand that this is a common problem with my year of vehicle and the ford escapes because there was another ford escape with the same issue and they had to…
ODI 11243974
Engine
Vehicle needs "new engine" as diagnosed by tapper ford dealership, paw paw mi. Was told the "block" was bad after "coolant leaked into engine" from head gasket cracked. This vehicle has a recall stating "localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack". This vehicle was at stand still in traffic jam on highway7/25/19 warning sounds and message appeared on dashboard of vehicle…
ODI 11246447
Engine
The car was stationary. Recall issue with the coolant reservoir. Broke twice and covered but third time no warning. Engine now is cracked due to the lack of coolant. I have a coolant intrusion in the motor and it needs to be replaced. Ford won't cover it because the recall warranty has expired per the dealer and their customer service number.
ODI 11252734
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. After starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the engine was idling roughly, the check engine indicator illuminated, and white smoke was coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was taken to key ford (422 us-1, york, maine) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was faulty and damaged the engine. The engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11234066
Engine
My ford gave off exhaust smell from time to time and occasionally the engine light may come on. But dealership did not find any problems recently, the engine light came on and i drove my card to the nearest fords dealership but, needed to schedule an appointment. Advised could drive home if no unusual sounds. Engine light went off before appointment, so i canceled. 2-3 weeks later engine light, came back on with…
ODI 11235140
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to elder ford of tampa (9560 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612), but they did not have any appointments available for two weeks. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new spark plug and coil were needed. The vehicle was repaired. Two weeks later,…
ODI 11245247
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Upon beginning. To move forward (pulling into traffic) the engine will sometimes stall(cut off) . Other times it will begin to run very rough sometimes causing ithe engine to stall. Although this vehicle does not seem to be part of recall # 14s30 or #14s20 the conditions are very similar to these reports.
ODI 11233635
Engine
When idling the vehicle shakes really bad. Going down the road everything is fine. As soon as you stop it starts shaking again. It doesn't matter if the ac is on or off. Occasionally there is hesitation when giving it gas and trying to move. Sometimes it won't go from reverse to drive smoothly.
ODI 11230341
Engine
Transmission fault service now light has came on. The car no longer shifts gears while driving. Previously, the car would shift very hard, rocking the vehicle while driving, stalling, then going back to acceleration.
ODI 11229461
Engine
While driving to work the car lost power suddenly. The car then suddenly accelerated on its own and lost power. The car became immobile after just a few minutes of the initial problem the car was stuck on the road until help could arrive to love it off the road where it came to a stop. The car was on a county road, in motion, with no pre indication of issue. The cars transmission is believed bad from this event and…
ODI 11232187
Engine
Vehicle will stop running while in motion without warning. Also gives off heavy exhaust smell. There is only 100k miles on it. It is due to a coolant leak into the cylinder 3 causing a gasket to blow (see attachment for invoice and details). We were told by the car shop that this has happened to at least 5 other ford escape owners (we aren't in a heavily populated area, so this is significant). Car is not safe to…
ODI 11229107
Engine
Vehicle is overheating. Coolant level stays low even after refilling. No visible leaks.
ODI 11222593
Engine
The car began to overheat one morning while it was being driven on a city street about 45-50 mph. The car had been parked overnight for 8-10 hours before being driven. There were no visible signs of leaking coolant where the car had been parked. When coolant was added after the car had cooled off it poured out the bottom of the car. It was taken to a mechanic and there was a leak/hole in the coolant tank.
ODI 11219679
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Coolant issues similar to those included in the part 573 safety recall 17v-209, though my vehicle was manufactured a few weeks later and not included in that recall, as well as electrical issues that were similar to other recalls that didn't include my vin. In june 2019, it started with the vehicle not turning on or shifting out of park intermittently.. Work was performed and then a week later p0303 cylinder…
ODI 11232437
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
This vehicle should have been included in a 2017 safety recall related to overheating and coolant leaks, but it was not. In february 2019, it overheated with little warning on the freeway, blowing a hole in the motor (at 62k miles). Ford rejected request for assistance, so repair was done by independent mechanic (motor replaced). Three months later, during freeway drive, message appeared several times stating power…
ODI 11243406
Engine
On may 13, 2019 took my car to world ford to fix door recall, as i was there was told i needed brake and transmission fluid replaced. After i got my car back i was sitting idle and my temp gauge when to high turn off engine safely. I checked the coolant level it was low added water. I didn't have to do this every day. On may 31st, check engine light came on, my husband checked the dip stick which had no oil on it. I…
ODI 11220918
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the transmission fault service now warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to lundgren ford (located at 900 old hwy 53, eveleth, mn 55734, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 91,000. The vin was…
ODI 11218166