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
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, smoke was seen in the rear view mirror and the dashboard lights had shut off. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that flames were present under the hood. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident the vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A fire report was…
Fire reported
ODI 11209295
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I was driving up the interstate after work and while i was driving i began to notice smoke. I looked around and realized it was my car. I pulled over to the side and my car started flashing everything on the dash panel was red and flashing engine failure. I cut the car off and then went to try and pop the hood, i couldn't get it opened and i looked down and began to see flames. I called 911 and my car engulfed in…
Fire reported
ODI 11081930
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving, the check coolant indicator illuminated. The vehicle was remedied per nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to pompano ford lincoln (2741 n federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33064) where it was diagnosed that water damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact…
ODI 11078694
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the temperature gauge increased to high in a short amount of time. The contact stated that an unknown message appeared on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant…
ODI 11234171
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have had 2 prior repairs made due to recalls. The doors and an engine part. The dealership just repaired a sensor on my car last week. Now my car is stalling when i first start it (stationary) or feels like it's going to stall while driving at a rate of 45 mph. It only has 56k on it. I have noticed ongoing issues with the doors, but will advise the dealership since they fixed them as part of the first recall.
ODI 11074902
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (al white ford lincoln, [redacted], manchester, tn 37355, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts…
ODI 11073109
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I started my vehicle yesterday to warm up and about 5-10 minutes later heard a big boom, looked out the door and the front end of my escape was completely engulfed in flames. I had scheduled it to get repaired yesterday morning, but was unable to make it as we received a lot of snow and schools were cancelled and such. I had known of the recall since last year since i already was involved in another recall with the…
Fire reported
ODI 11072063
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission has a hard shift from time to time making it feel like the engine is just going to fall out. It does not happen during a specific occurrence but it seems as if the transmission is delayed going gear to gear wether it be from park to reverse to drive, or from gears 1-5
ODI 11245150
Engine
On 02/06/208 took vehicle to heritage ford vt for coolant level sensor recall . Recall was performed . On 03/20/2018 vehicle was towed back to heritage ford vt due to recall performed incorrectly repair was complete. 04/19/2018 vehicle towed back to heritage ford vt recall done incorrectly resulting in remanufactured engine replace. Vehicle was towed back to heritage ford 05/16/2018,06/19/2018,07/09/2018,09/07/2018…
ODI 11166537
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and the check engine and radiator warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jim…
ODI 11076310
Engine
I took the car to the local ford dealer (jones west ford in reno nv) for recall 17v-209 which is related to overheating that can cause the cylinder head to crack and may result in fire. The service adviser informed me that it had a cracked head based on their expertise, low coolant and amount of hydrocarbons when tested. The only solution is a new motor. When asked about it being covered under the recall, he quickly…
ODI 11073435
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine indicator kept randomly flashing and the vehicle was running hot. An independent mechanic provided a coolant pressure check and found coolant in the reservoir. The mechanic stated that the head gasket was cracked and the compression sensor may need to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000…
ODI 11206080
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the gear shifter was stuck in the park position. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (randall ford, [redacted], fort smith, ar 72903), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
ODI 11065345
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the heater failed to operate. The contact noticed that the coolant system was very low and, after being refilled, the coolant was back low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was undetermined. The contact called john kennedy ford-pottstown at [redacted] and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a…
ODI 11079523
Engine
My vehicle ran low on coolant on 2 instances in november 2017, with the engine temperature rising into the red zone while driving. Both times i pulled over, turned the ignition off and restated, and the vehicle ran fine. I filled the coolant reservoir took to a local garage, they could not find a cause for the low coolant (no sign of leak & it passed a pressure test). Their advice was to monitor the coolant level…
Fire reported
ODI 11063249
Engine
While driving last week on the highway, the car experienced a loss of power somewhat like it was downshifting and then the check engine light came on within 5 minutes of leaving our house. We pulled over and then the care started on fire
Fire reported
ODI 11062878
Engine
On january 6, 2018, i drove home from my job 10 miles away. When i took i-95, my ford escape 2014 turn off and continued moving in the middle lane. I managed to reach the central separator until it stopped completely. When i tried to start the car over, i felt a burnt smell, due to that fact i decided to leave my ford scape 2014 and realized that it got suddenly on fire. As a proof, the incident was recorded by the…
Fire reported
ODI 11066899
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact previously received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17s090000 (engine). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor and smoke appeared under the hood. The vehicle caught fire. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11063036
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present inside the cabin. The driver immediately parked and exited the vehicle. Smoke and flames were present coming from under the hood and the front undercarriage of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11058054
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. On october 18, 2017, the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (sam scism ford, [redacted], farmington, mo 63640) where it was diagnosed that the sensors for the coolant levels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While driving 20 mph, smoke appeared through the air vents and the vehicle caught fire. There were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. A police…
Fire reported
ODI 11057073
Engine
My 2014 ford escape caught on fire while stationary at my son's elementary school. I was waiting in the drop off lane at my son's school when my suv started to smoke from underneath the dash, i tried to move the vehicle out of the lane so i would not block other parents from coming into the school, and it would not drive, more smoke came into the cab and i quickly got my son out of the car and away. It continued to…
Fire reported
ODI 11067208
Engine
While pulling into driveway at low speed engine started surging and would not slow. Shifting transmission into neutral allowed vehicle to be stopped. Engine continuing surging until turned off. Mechanic found codes p0011 intake camshaft position timing over-advanced (bank 1) and p0016 craftshaft position - camshaft position correlation - bank 1 sensor a. Mechanic stated it was very unusual for such problems to exist…
ODI 11062784
Electrical System · Engine
The car suddenly stalls out. Has been fixed once already but has happened numerous times sine the repair. Would happen pulling out of driveway or through parking lot until this last time. I merged onto a major freeway and was up to 75-80mph and the car stalled out, almost hit by 2 semis trying to avoid re ending me on the freeeway. *tt consumer stated never had a brake failure. Issue was engine stall. Updated…
ODI 11054145
Engine
Thermostat quit working at 37900 miles. No heat here in december in louisville, ky
ODI 11055207
Electrical System · Engine
It only happens when you drive the car for a while (45+ minutes), turn it off, and then start it up 15-45 minutes later. It will start but then within the first 100 yards it will go sluggish and stall. When i try to give it gas that doesn't help. I have to turn the car off, put it in park and start it back up. A few times it's stalled 3 times in a row. Once it gets going good it's fine. It's always fine if it's been…
ODI 11078417