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
2014 escape was taken to the dealership for a coolant leak. Dealer found that the coolant bypass solenoid was leaking as well as the engine coolant temperature sensor was faulty. Both items were replaced. Bill was $566. Ford had a recall on over 200000 escapes in the 2013 and some 2014 escapes. I called the ford company and found out that my escape was not covered under there all. Said to them that over 200000…
ODI 11118686
Engine · Power Train
Posting date: july-29, 2018 (sunday) vehicle : 2014 ford escape titanium 4x4 (4-cylinder turbo engine, automatic transmission) vehicle loses transmission power. Three weeks ago i came out of a freeway and tried to make a right turn on a fast moving local road. I made the turn and pressed the accelerator but the car would not move. The engine revved up but there was no motion. I had to immediately turn on the hazard…
ODI 11114379
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
2014 ford escape 4x2 overflow coolant tank causing coolant to leak. 230,000 cars have been repaired by ford but they will not repair mine without a $230+cost. For some unknown reason my serial number is not covered. Lack of coolant leads to overheating and cracked head gasket. The car did reduce power and sound a pull over immediately warning on 2 occasions. The car has 55,000 miles.
ODI 11113189
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (john bleakley ford inc, 870 hwy [redacted], lithia springs, ga) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 11113129
Engine
I took my car in to the dealer due to coolant being low. The coolant leaked into the engine and my gasket had to be replaced. There are several articles in which ford admits there are engine problems up to and including fire. I was able to mitigate damage by getting the car in early. The dealer called ford, i called the ford cares line and my claim was declined. This is a known problem. I have written to ford, no…
ODI 11124441
Engine
Engine stalls. - 1.6 l. - i have taken this car to the bob tomes ford dealership in mckinney, texas for this problem at least twice since i bought it new and they told me both times that there was nothing wrong and that the engine was operating per specifications. It is still stalling and really scares me when it does. In my opinion it is unsafe. I noticed your article about the 2013 ford escapes in the dallas…
ODI 11114377
Engine
We advised the local ford dealer that the engine was running rough during start up but then turned normal, slight smell of anti freeze but no over heating or change in temperature gauge, had previously take the can in for the heat sensor / low coolant recall, was told to drive car to dealer. After arrival and further inspection we were advised that the engine was warped, head warped and needed a new engine. Both…
ODI 11118100
Electrical System · Engine
I have had to replace my battery twice in this car already, it continuously shows corrosion on the battery terminals. I have been told that it appears that there is something that is constantly pulling energy but there is nothing left on and no added extras at anytime.
ODI 11133074
Engine
My son's car, says engine overheating and completely disables the cars engine to where it will stop you mid driving. Smoke came from under the hood of the car. Took it in and had a diagnostic test and nothing showed up. Coolant level fine and oil level fine. Car mechanic couldn't fine anything wrong. This continues to happen. We don't know what to do? My son gets scared to drive the car to school and work, but what…
ODI 11104948
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to felix sabates ford lincoln ([redacted], charlotte, nc) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer's representative took the contact's keys and declared the vehicle to be a road hazard due to the engine. The vehicle was repaired, but the dealer refused to return the vehicle due to…
ODI 11121269
Engine
In jan 2018 i took the vehicle in for recall 17s09/nhtsa17v-209 to have the sensors put on. Initially the dealer did not have the parts, the part were put on in feb. However after the parts were put on the vehicle had to go back because he coolant light came on about late april. The dealership was very nice at looking at and resolving the problem. Then in june the light came on again and the coolant was low. No…
ODI 11110727
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. While driving at low speeds, flames were seen under the hood of the vehicle. The origin of the fire was determined to be the engine compartment. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed destroyed. The dealer (cavenaugh ford lincoln, llc, 2000 e highland…
Fire reported
ODI 11101486
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact started the vehicle remotely for approximately five minutes. When the contact attempted to drive, the message center displayed "engine overheated". The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer (mac haik ford pasadena, 4242 east sam houston parkway s, pasadena, texas 77505) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11101688
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact noticed steam emerging from the hood and an abnormal odor of anti-freeze. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact verified that the anti-freeze reserve tank was cracked. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 63,900.
ODI 11101100
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheated and the message "hot temperature" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the water pump leaked and the coolant reservoir was cracked. After repairing the vehicle, the engine immediately overheated and it was discovered that the engine…
ODI 11100243
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Over the course of 1 year, vehicle in the shop 9 times for 109 days. On 7-6-2017- car would not accelerate & low power light on. 8-23-2017- vehicle overheating, goes in to limp mode, high temperature gauge goes up. 12-26-2017-towed in as car would not start. Coolant leak, quick connector to heater core and bypass valve leaking. 2-27-2018- check engine light on, cylinder misfire, cylinder head high temperature, low…
ODI 11173094
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle's gear shift cable "breaks" leaving the vehicle inoperable unable to go into gear, drive or reverse. The vehicle drive ok then parked. The vehicle was parked in a public garage when i noticed that the vehicle would not go into gear.
ODI 11091243
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department was contacted and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting inspection. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11089555
Engine
While driving the car usually going up a hill the temperature gauge quickly goes up and shows the car is overheating and all kinds of warnings sounds and visual notices go off telling me to stop the car and park safely. This has happened 3 times. The last time this happened 2 days ago i could put the car into gear but it would not engage and go forward or backward and i had to coast to a stop and pull over to the…
ODI 11164963
Engine
While in motion on the interstate doing 75 mph my car started making a ticking sound. I wasn't sure what it was at the time but i knew it was good. While getting off the exit i noticed my breaks were going out. They were very hard to push down and it barely made my car stop. I took it to a new by place that was able to read some codes. My check engine light had come on and the codes came up as cam shaft position…
ODI 11084904
Engine
I was driving my 2014 ford escape for about 10 min. On whitney mill rrd. In ontario county new york. When i got an alert on my dash board. It said engine over heating pull over ( or something along those lines) i look down at the tempeture gage as i was pulling over. The needle was in perfect position between hot and cold. After i stooped ( about 30 seconds at t he most) i got out, open the hood and saw flames…
Fire reported
ODI 11084742
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that while at a stop, the "high temperature turn off engine" light illuminated. The contact immediately turned the engine off and exit the vehicle. The contact saw flames shooting out from underneath the hood. The contact called 911 and before the police and the fire truck arrived at the scene, the vehicle blew up. The fire department extinguished the…
Fire reported
ODI 11081328
Engine · Unknown Or Other
After the recall with the air condition i still has some problem and now my car is making a very strange noice in front when i drive more the 40 sometimes i'm not getting cold hair
ODI 11093266
Engine
The car consumes coolant at a rate of about 3-4 quarts in the 5 months i've owned it. I noticed it while changing the oil. I am aware that other vins from my car's model year and engine style are eligible for a recall concerning this issue, which can cause the engine to catch fire. (recall code 17v209) i am unclear as to why my vin is not on the recall list, when it was made in the same factory, within the…
ODI 11080223
Engine
Takata recall, concern regarding 2014 ford escape with continual "low engine coolant" light returning.
ODI 11079058