Two problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 2014 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2014 Escape.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission failed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the rpms increased rapidly. The contact was unable to accelerate beyond 55 mph. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and drive away. Folsom lake Ford (12755 folsom blvd, folsom, California, (916) 353-2040) diagnosed that the coolant level sensor system was faulty. The dealer also stated that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 80,853.
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the vehicle seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer gwinnett place Ford located at 3230 satellite blvd, duluth, GA 30096, (404) 418-6877 where it was diagnosed with needing transmission to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired but she experience the failure. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling), however the VIN was not included. The contact stated she attempted to contact manufacturer but was unable to speak to anyone. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Dp.