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 · Power Train
Car losses all power while accelerating over 40 mph. Getting on the highway is the worst. Motor will rev up almost redlining before slamming into a random gear with again no power so i'm not gaining any speed. Just rpms are screaming like i'm in neutral. It's very unsettling to have my car practically stopping in the highway.
ODI 11183060
Engine
Takata recall. My vehicle has lost 2 tanks of antifreeze in 3 months. It is not leaking onto the ground, because there are no drips or puddles ever visible under the vehicle. Other 2014 ford escapes were recalled for this same thing, which could ultimately cause a fire. My particular vehicle was not included in the recall, but is having the same issue, and dealerships won't fix it as a recall. Must my vehicle catch…
ODI 11176680
Engine
Recalled 17s09 repaired, may 2018. Coolant light on hot, everything locked down. Vehicle stationary, remote used to start car.
ODI 11173617
Engine
Recall performed (17s09) coolant sensor upgrade. The new sensor but the vehicle in (limp mode) can not drive it even though the coolant level was in the normal operating level. The mechanic indicated that a leak in the top hose was the issue and that there was a redesign of a known issue.lucky the vehicle was parked and had to be towed back to the dealership.
ODI 11173222
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
On jan 29th driving down the street and out of know where car starts stalling and then smoke and then the 💡 came on saying engine overheating..... I left up the hood the container filled ..... Parked car and never got back in smoke was pouring out of the hood.... In the middle if harbson and argamino..... Mr my daughter 1month old grandson and neice. ... The most scariest thing ever in my life....
ODI 11173433
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
This car has had 13 recalls since manufactured for different mechanical and safety issues some even resulting in spontaneous eruption of fire to the engine bay. While replacing my battery the delearahip notified me of several recalls that required attention, so i had them replace each item that had been recalled, one of which was a sensor within the transmission. After i took the vehicle to have it replaced…
ODI 11173729
Engine
Engine fire driving on a highway the car engine stopped and i coasted to the right shoulder. I made phone calls for help and assistance. The nysdot, highway emergency local patrol (help) truck pulled after about 15-20 minutes after stopping. The help operator looked inside the engine and saw that the coolant reservoir was low and offered to put some coolant in my vehicle from a supply in his truck. Then he had me…
Fire reported
ODI 11173404
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While standing still or driving under 30 mph,exhaust fumes enter vehicle with fresh air indicated on switch,set to recirculate, air switch changes by itself and allows fumes into car.
ODI 11171249
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Engine stalls for no apparent reason. Vehicle was stationary at traffic light. Last time was saturday 1/19/2019
ODI 11171240
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. On several occasions, while driving 10-45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. Cloninger ford (located at 1241 us hwy 70 se, hickory, nc 28602, [redacted]) was called and the…
ODI 11193761
Engine · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
January 9, 2019 at 10:39pm my 2014 ford escape caught on fire. Driving down interstate 81, going speed limit 70 mph, vehicle shut off and said "service engine now". Steering and brakes did not lock up but the vehicle lost rpms and was not running as i pulled over to the right hand shoulder, i was in the left hand lane when my vehicle shut off. As i stopped, i put vehicle in park and turned key off, all while it said…
Fire reported
ODI 11166803
Engine
Purge valve fail, fails to start properly after filling fuel tank.was stalling after starting and engine check light comes on. Bad smell from exhaust.
ODI 11171404
Engine
Purge valve failure. Purge valve was experiencing a leak and required replacment. Car would shut off on road when idling. Mechanic noted he has seen similar issues in other ford escapes, and even noted the part is identical to the purge valve that has been recalled on the ford focus.
ODI 11180079
Engine
My car kept shutting off on me and i took it to my dealer and they said the coolant was leaking into my cylinder head and i needed a new engine. I see on here that there are multiple recalls for this model dealing with the coolant leaking. However, the dealer called ford and was told it was not covered. My car is only 4 years old and i need a complete new engine for $9,000 dollars. I'm not sure who to complain to or…
ODI 11164907
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2014 ford escape, with a 1.6l gtdi ecoboost engine, built in louisville, ky in march 2014 leaks engine coolant. I purchased this vehicle on june 6, 2014. I have put my vin into the nhtsa national recall site and it says my car is not recalled. However, ford safety recall 17s09 supplemental #1, dated december 13, 2017, and nhtsa campaign number 17v209, affecting 230,000 2014 escapes clearly states that my vehicle,…
ODI 11184445
Engine
My ford escape is overheating. While driving the display panel read: speed reduced to lower engine temperature. After researching i realized that this problem was part of an earlier recall. I contacted ford and was told that my vin was not included in that recall.
ODI 11161971
Engine
Formula ford preformed several recalls on my 2014 ford escape on october 31 2018. One recall in particular was on the coolant system in my car, it took them a couple days to preform needed recalls. A week or two after my car having the recalls done to it a coolant low service soon warning light came on my dash. I called formula ford service and was told to try an put coolant in it and see if that remedied the…
ODI 11161354
Engine
The vehicle stalled while driving down a rural highway. A sudden jerk was felt and then 'engine failure' appeared on the display. The car began to smoke and within seconds the engine compartment was fully engulfed. It was later learned that this vehicle had a recall related to a defect that has caused several similar cases. This recall notice was never received by us, therefore went unfixed. This vehicle has been…
Fire reported
ODI 11160814
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the engine temperature and engine cooling warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gwinnett place ford ([redacted], duluth, ga 30096, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,064.
ODI 11156018
Engine
Vehicle stalls in the middle of the drive and engine oil symbol and battery signs pop up on the dashboard. Turn off the car and on again to resolve the issue. This is a safety issue with oncoming traffic. This starts occurring on my cars once the car has 60,000 miles. Cannot reproduce this issue. Battery and alternator are verified and they are good condition.
ODI 11156374
Engine
Coolant leak. No sensor warning light. No recall notice. Message stated car was overheating while idling in a drive-thru. Added coolant. Several months later, same situation, different drive-thru. Coolant added.
ODI 11155997
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact intermittently smelled a burning odor coming from the vents inside the vehicle. While the vehicle was undergoing an inspection, the contact was informed that the check engine warning indicator was illuminated and the turbo engine was not reading the correct code, which caused the vehicle to fail inspection. The contact called herb chambers ford of braintree…
Fire reported
ODI 11290258
Engine
There was a leak from the radiator fluid into the engine block that resulted in a blown head gasket. There was no warn light suggesting that the coolant level was low, which may have prevented the problem. There has been a factory recall for this exact situation on the exact same make model and year of my vehicle, but somehow my vehicle was not included. Please see attached recall letter from ford's site. This is my…
ODI 11174387
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer (galligher ford, 650 30th st, elko, nv 8980, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 11154512
Engine
I have had 3 related issues so far with the engine coolant in my car - resulting now with a leak that is allowing coolant fluid onto other parts of the engine. My vehicle was running with no issues when one day it started but immediately beeped warning that the engine temp. Was too hot & to safely stop the car immediately. The engine temp. Gauge was in the max position, but it was a mild day & there is no way the…
ODI 11154072