2014 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2084 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (723), Power Train (481), Unknown Or Other (272).
Key takeaways
- 2084 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 47 involve a crash, 103 a fire, 41 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 723 | 35% |
| Power Train | 481 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 272 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 214 | 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%.
| 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 2026-09-21
In the ford escape, when the remote start is activated. The car will show as overheating. I was told it was a known issue with ford. This occurred twice resulting in over $1900 in towing and repairs. Those repairs did not fix issue as 4 weeks later it did it again.
Engine - filed 2026-09-17
Car is eating antifreeze with no visible leaks. The vehicle overheats if not enough antifreeze. I had to use stop leak just to keep the antifreeze from leaking. The vehicle had a recall fix in 2018 for coolant intrusion by the previous owner but problem is occurring again. Have asked multiple ford dealerships to help b...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-15
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine light and low coolant warning light were illuminated. Upon checking the coolant level, the contact discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. The contact added coolant to the vehicle; however, the coolant disappeared and gushed back int...
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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.