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2014 Ford Escape: recalls and problems

16 recalls and 2,084 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

16recalls
2,084complaints
47crashes reported
103fires reported
41injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine723 · 35%
  • Power Train478 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other272 · 13%
  • Electrical System212 · 10%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling187 · 9%
  • Steering151 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System121 · 6%
  • Structure84 · 4%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages65 · 3%
  • Back Over Prevention51 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

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

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 but they said the warranty is expired but after doing research i saw that even after a recall occurs

Engine And Engine Cooling

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 into the reservoir. additionally, upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start and chugged

Engine

am reporting a potential safety defect involving my 2014 ford escape titanium 1.6l ecoboost. while driving, i suddenly heard a pop/burst from under the hood. the vehicle then began producing white smoke/steam. there were no warning lights or temperature warnings before the smoke began. the high-temperature/overheating warning appeared only after the vehicle was already smoking/steaming. i immediately pulled over and

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Escape. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.