Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2014 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2014 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (20 problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Escape

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
38
Door Latch problems
20
Hood Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2014 Ford Escape

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver's side rear passenger’s door independently opened. The contact drove back to the residence but was unable to securely lock the door.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to securely close. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the hood unlatched independently and fractured the windshield of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.   Read details...


Latches/locks/linkage related problems in other Ford Escape model year vehicles:



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