2014 Model Year

Ford Escape

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
2,026
Recalls
10
Crashes
47
Severe
187

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

18V471000 Jul 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V209000 Mar 2017

Other

No consequence data available

15V005000 Jan 2015

Other

No consequence data available

14V597000 Sep 2014

Other

No consequence data available

14V525000 Sep 2014

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her son previously replaced the spark plugs and other unknown parts of the vehicle due to...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE Fire
Dec 2026

My vehicle had no warning lamps, messages or any other symptoms before driving that day. Vehicle was well maintained. Driving on a rural straight pav...

Engine
Dec 2026

Engine coolant system failed, overheated car instantly. Had to get hoses, sensors, thermostat replaced. Possible fire, smoke was present, car had to...

Engine
Nov 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, attempting to activate the heater, there was an abnormal...

Engine
Sep 2026

Using up coolant/possible coolant intrusion issue, I have owned my 2014 Ford Escape for almost 2 years, and have to top up coolant every 2 to 3 months...

Engine
Aug 2026

Coolant intrusion due to head gasket/ cracked cylinder head

Engine
Aug 2026

It had a recall for leak coolant, they installed a new expansion tank and new hoses, however for some reason it is still leaking, the inside of the ca...

Steering
Aug 2026

I was driving on the road when the steering started to get stuck, it got hard to move it, I got the warning on the car about a steering fault, stop sa...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2026

This vehicle has fuel problems and I'm not able to pass the emissions test for a year. This vehicle has serious electrical problems when I go in rever...

Structure
Jun 2026

On 10/12/2025, we noticed the driver's side rear door would not latch properly while shopping. We contacted the dealer the following Monday and droppe...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2014 Ford Escape has 2026 complaints and 10 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 47 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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