Ford Escape Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 365
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 14
- Years with records
- 2001–2014
- Stored years
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 365 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 36 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- engine light · 20 records
- check engine · 17 records
- throttle body · 17 records
- lost power · 14 records
- engine engine · 12 records
- engine cooling · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 87 |
| 30–60k mi | 86 |
| 1–30k mi | 67 |
| 100–150k mi | 51 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (university ford durham, [redacted], durham, nc 27701) where it was diagnosed that there was an oil leak that caused the heating system to fail. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 11105103
Engine And Engine Cooling · Master Cylinder · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked in her driveway. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The fire department stated that the master brake cylinder and the cruise control cables were melted. The vehicle was deemed a total loss, but was not towed from the contact's residence. The dealer (lithia ford of missoula, [redacted],…
Fire reported
ODI 11102440
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the…
ODI 11105223
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle experienced deceleration and loss of engine power. The vehicle occupant saw black smoke emitting from the vehicle. Upon inspection of the engine compartment the vehicle occupant saw flames. The vehicle occupant extinguished the fire. The fire department was not contacted. The contact received notification of nhtsa…
Fire reported
ODI 11120063
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the antifreeze in the vehicle was depleting rapidly. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called town and country ford at [redacted], but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
ODI 11101739
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 And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was constantly overheating and could not be driven longer than a mile without the failure occurring. The dealer (friendly ford, 660 n decatur blvd, las vegas, nv 89107, [redacted]) was contacted to schedule a diagnostic testing and repair appointment. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The…
ODI 11104314
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle overheated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the engine off for a couple of hours. The vehicle was towed to hembrooke ford ([redacted], norco, ca 92860, phone number: [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there was no leak in the cooling line. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11042558