2014 FORD ESCAPE Complaints

I purchased a 2014 Ford Escape last month. I thought Ford was a reputable company until I filled up my gas tank. Imagine my surprise when my car that I had only owned for two days, didn't start after getting gas. Thankfully a customer at the gas station told me he had the same problem and to rev the engine as I'm turning the ignition. Now every time I get gas, I have to rev the engine while trying to start the vehicle. Then after starting, I have to continue to give it gas so it won't die. It has died on me once while pulling out of the gas station because I hadn't given it enough gas to start with. After some research, I discovered that it is the canister purge valve that needs changed. Auto Zone confirmed this when they read the code for my check engine light. I couldn't find any recall info for that part despite the Ford Focus of the same year having one. My car warranty that I purchased doesn't cover it. This is a serious safety concern.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Constant Coolant Leaks affecting the engine The vehicle is available for inspection Vehicle breaks down very easily now so safety is a concern This problem has been repaired several times. Yes the vehicle has been inspected Yes there were warnings. The vehicle now has a constant engine light that will not go away

In April of 2021, my 2014 Ford Escape began to die on take off and my Service Engine light came on. They removed and replaced the coolant reservoir. I took my car back to the dealer because it continued to run hot. I was told that they found nothing wrong. In October of 2022, the Surge Valve was replaced. In November of 2022, it was recalled for the Shifter Cable Bushing and a protective cap. That was replaced as well as a valve cover gasket. On August 9, 2024, it was diagnosed has needing a fuel pump because it would die upon take off. My car continued to die upon takeoff. I was told then that it was the fuel injectors and to run premium gas through it and to try using a different key fob because the computer was showing a problem with the ignition. On October 28, 2024, I brought my car to the dealer because it would still die upon take off. It also sounded like it was idling rough. My CD player would accept and eject the CD, but would not play. I asked that the whole car be looked over to see if there was anything else that needed attention. The following was the diagnosis," coolant bypass valve connector burnt and valve also burnt in connection; found the coolant bypass valve is distorted." They replaced the coolant bypass and coolant bypass valve connector pig tail. The following was also diagnosed, "found the front audio control module has an internal fault; the bottom engine cover damage; found passenger side rear wheel well hanging; removed and replaced spark plugs and coils boots." I declined service for the CD player, the bottom engine cover and the rear wheel guard due to the cost to repair. The following was also on the invoice, "accessed diagnostic port and performed scan to find trouble code P26B7 which is related to Coolant Bypass." My car still dies upon take off. I have faithfully taken care of this car, having oil changes and multi-point inspections done every 3000 to 5000 miles. I cannot afford a new car at this time.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal excessively, the vehicle would respond as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that coolant was leaking into a cylinder and the cylinder was cracked. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact called a second dealer, Brandon Ford (9090 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619, (813)246-3673); and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and file a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. While driving approximately 42 MPH, the engine started sputtering, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message to “Service the Engine” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the #2 coil and spark plug needed to be replaced. The coils and spark plugs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. While driving at approximately 40-45 MPH, there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact had pulled over to the side of the road and waited for the engine to cool down. A certified mechanic arrived at the vehicle location to diagnose the vehicle. The contact was informed that there was a coolant intrusion into the engine, causing contamination to the spark plugs and ignition coils. The mechanic informed the contact that the fuel gasket had failed due to the leaking and caused a fire. The mechanic cleaned the area and covered it with electrical tape to prevent another fire. The mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

The contact's wife owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had failed to start after several attempts. The message "Low Coolant" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into an unknown engine cylinder, which damaged the engine's long block. The vehicle was not repaired. No further information was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

There is a engine coolant leak into the cylinder 2 due to a faulty casing from the manufacturer (Ford). It is a known issue across several models (Escape, Edge) and model years. A mechanic has confirmed the engine block needs to be replaced as the issue will continue to get worse and eventually the engine will die due to the faulty casing which allows coolant to seep into the cylinder. Ford is at fault for this and countless claims have been filed online and there should be a recall to cover the repairs.

My engine is leaking coolant and requiring me to have to constantly add it! Now coolant is leaking while I am driving it causing my car to overheat.

At 104,000 miles the cars ability to shift gears was gone. Engine Light comes on dash. Took to certified mechanic and they confirmed it was a TRANSMISSION failure and I needed a new transmission. There were no warning lights on prior to the failure. Vehicle has had one owner and has been serviced regularly. All records to prove it. Cost of repair, $6000!!!!