2014 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2090 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (728), Power Train (481), Unknown Or Other (272).
Key takeaways
- 2090 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 47 involve a crash, 104 a fire, 41 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 728 | 35% |
| Power Train | 481 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 272 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 216 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 187 | 9% |
| Steering | 151 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 121 | 6% |
| Structure | 84 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 65 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 51 | 2% |
| Wheels | 46 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-30
I am the original owner of a 2014 Ford Escape SE equipped with the 1.6 L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 122,000 miles. Within he first three years of ownership, while the vehicle was still under its initial warranty, it suffered from a cracked cylinder block that required repair at the dealer...
Engine - filed 2026-10-09
in my 2014 ford escape has a coolant intrusion in the first cylinder.
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-02
While driving, a message was displayed [Hill Start Assist Not Available] and all mileage figures previously displayed disappered. Additional warning lights were displayed indicating Traction Control, and ABS failures. Electric Power steering assist also stopped. Subsequent testing indicated the EBCM had failed. The par...
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More for the 2014 Ford Escape
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.