general problems of the 2014 Ford Escape - part 2

Purchsed a 2014 Ford Escape titanuim 1. 6l eco boost in April of 2024. Since then, my vehicle has been to three different mechanics, one was a Ford dealership, because the sensor keeps coming on and coolant keeps leaking out. The first incident occured barely a week after the purchase and I've actually been stranded 2 out of the 3 times. In my research I've learned that Ford is aware of this issue, however, there's no recall on my vehicle.

I purchased the car in April 2023, a few days later the sensor light came on and coolant leaked out and I was stranded. I took it to my local Ford dealership and they "repaired it". About a month ago the same thing happened and I was stranded. Got it towed to a mechanic, was told it's been repaired, a couple of weeks later the sensor came back on, but I was able to make it to the mechanic before I was stranded. He put a mark on the reservoir and told me to add more coolant if it got before that line. I shouldn't have to keep doing this.

My daughter's 2014 Ford Escape low coolant light came on today and the thermostat jumped straight to over heating and the check engine light came on. The coolant has been going down very quickly during normal use and she has to continually fill the coolant more and more recently. Today was the first time the light came on and it overheated.

My coolant has been leaking starting early this month and I took it to my repair shop. My car has 94,347 miles on it. They told me it could be related to safety recall notice 17s09/NHTSA recall 17v-209. They put in stop leak to help. It did for a while but continues to leak. In searching the internet about this problem, I found that many other people are having this problem and are not getting satisfaction from Ford. In the end, they have to have the engine replaced. I'm worried that this problem will advance to more problems like other people are having. On March 11, 2024, I took the car to my repair shop.

I have an oil and coolant leak in my 2014 Ford Escape. My mechanic said there is a recall for this issue, but it is not coming up under my VIN. My mechanic says the car is dangerous to drive because it can catch on fire. I see that there was a big recall with the Ford Escape for this issue and I am disappointed that my VIN # is not included. Very frustrating because this is an extremely serious matter that could result in loss of life and Ford does not want to fix it!!!! the issue has been confirmed with my service garage and online.

My backup camera does not work properly sometimes I get and error messages. Sometimes it shows everything upside down and sometimes nothing at all. It been like this since we got the vehicle from osborne dealership in [xxx] . They sent us to Ford which across the street to get checked out. They told them they need to replace it osborne Chevrolet never we suppose to have a [xxx] don't have paperwork never got it they will not fix anything wrong with the vehicle it's been a year now and I later fine out after get a carfax that the car was in a head on collision later it was to late had the car to long and fast forward same problem and I was rear ended from the side the bumper and bar they pull other vehicles was replaced. It also started in the car fact the camera was replaced but it never was and photos I'm downloading is from a year ago and the got a lots of complaints on bbb about them information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My engine coolant kept disappearing with no signs of a leak and no overheating. Then one day it was driving fine when I stopped at a red light and it stalled so I tried to restart it but every time I put it in gear it stalled so I had to get it towed to a mechanic and the diagnosed it as transmission failure. It never showed signs of transmission issues and never had a check engine light on or anything. Worst buy ever.

I have been having a lot of problems with the backup camera on my vehicle. For the past 2 years the backup warning beep sounds when there is nothing behind the car. For the last year, the camera sometimes shows inverted and at times it doesn't work at all. This is a very important safety feature for me since I am unable to turn my head fully due to a neck injury. I read an article a few days ago on reuters saying that Ford Escapes, among others, are being recalled because of these issues. When do you expect a recall notice to be issued for my vehicle? thank you for your time and assistance.

The transmission is slipping. When you try to get it up to forty forty-five it jerks and boggs down almost stops in it place. Have to slowly press the exceradtir to get it moving again almost causing be rear ended there is a noise and ive carried it to a couple Ford dealers me they honestly weren't sure whats going . Also the washer motor went out for no reason . But mostly my concern. Is the transmission issues. There is a light that comes one it's like the two tires on the back lights up.

This vehicle has had a bad electrical problem where it makes a real bad clicking noise and sometimes it doesn't turn off the radio also the radio doesn't turn on at times. The major problem is it has not passed emissions for almost a year it gives out bad sensor readings and clearing the code so I can pass emissions don't help it comes back on. I have tried to let Ford know that this car is having recall issues . I have had a purge valve put on it but it's still it's not capable of passing the emissions because the sensors at all Ford dealerships said they can reset the sensors but they want me to pay I don't think that is fair to me because these are recall issues that I'm having! even though it's older . I think it's only fair to have it analyzed at a Ford dealership free of charge. . I'm paying car notes and I cannot even drive the vehicle safely now it's leaking antifreeze if you check the past recalls on 2014 Ford Escapes there were fuel injector problems and that's probably why it cannot pass emissions so I need this recall handled properly thank you.

Information/instrument cluster has gone blank. I cannot see mileage, or any warning information. This problem was on a previous recall.

Backup camera on my Ford Escape works only intermittently, sometimes it shows a black screen and error message, at other times it shows an upside down images. Please include this model year (and perhaps others) along with the recent backup camera recall you recently issued. Thanks for considering my request.

The factory-installed rear backup camera image flips upside down while in the car is in reverse and some times won't even turn on. Ford knows about the defective cameras.

Lug-nuts corroded under the plating causing the service dealer (ntb) to not be able to get the proper size wrench on them to remove and then re-tighten. They said new lug-nuts would be required to service the tires (been driving and servicing vehicles for 50+ years, this is the first vehicle I had to replace the lug-nuts). Had to purchase a new set of 20 lug-nuts to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, it is a bad two piece design on the lug-nut and should be re-engineered. I could have forced the lug-nuts off myself, but if this happens to my wife or daughters when they need to replace a flat, it would be a big safety concern. Ford should address it.

Back up camera doesn't function 100% of the time. Get display message stating unable to connect (or similar) other times, no message or screen change. Has been happening for over one (1) year. Not just one time.

Hello -- 1) my wife explained to me that the acceleration would rev very high on rpms but no power -- ( 1st & 2nd especially) then the check engine light came on -- I drove it to check and there was something very wrong -- unfortunately I could find no dealers w\o a full months wait or more -- then on the Friday after thanksgiving she came home & said she had no brakes -- I take it for a ride to investigate -- sure enough the vacuum booster failed -- like driving w manual brakes in the old days & u still need to use the emergency brake -- it failed as she drove (no idea) til she needed to stop -- fortunately we live in a rural area and she had space and time to try to figure out what happened -- otherwise there would have been at the least a deadly car crash from behind -- when the accelleration fails there will be death from being broadsided entering traffic -- what a choice !!!! -- also it might not seem too big a deal but the a\c condensate drain line plugs up and there will be 2" of water on floor inside the cab on both sides -- I had to finally fix it because I couldnt take it anywhere because -- no parts -- too busy -- unfortunately the person who drives this vehicle has asthma -- the mold and mildew were unreal -- how are there no recalls on these life altering situations ?? I work for this company and I'm thoroughly disgusted. The date for a\c & turbo was in August -- the failed brakes is the date below -- I just got the vehicle back today and the brakes work because of replacing vacuum booster -- then the dealer wouldnt read my notes and car still does what they charged me $1450 for -- westgate solenoid -- boost solenoid -- now -- because of their design -- Fords -- not only did I spend that money for nothing -- they want to replace motor & turbo for only $11500 -- only 82000 miles !!!! I do have bills from the dealer -- just no way to upload right now -- if u need them they can be uploaded in the next couple of days --.

I was driving in the freeway and my car stop and start the fire from the motor right away, I got scared but I was able to get out safely to call 911 and police show up and tried to used the extinguisher but it was to much flames and fire department show up to help . My car was completely total loss from the fire . My car was in good condition and didn't have any mechanic problems , I bought the car a few months ago before the accident from a dealership but we didn't any warranty from the dealer I try to get contracts to the dealer but they told me to complain with the Ford dealer, I try to contact to the Ford dealer to make a complain but I haven't get any response.

As I was driving down the highway my dash started blinking my car shut off and I saw smoke coming from under the hood. I lift the hood and under the hood is completely covered in fire. Another vehicle behind me while driving stopped and told me he seen fire under the car as I was driving.

1) steering went out without having issues prior. It reads "steering assist fault service required" on the dash 2) lost all steering capabilities without warning. The car did not lose all power, it was still running and driving just zero steering. I drive daily with my children in the vehicle most of the time. This time, thankfully, I was alone and not in traffic to harm other drivers. Steering does not work at all, it's not just hard to turn, there's no movement in the wheel no matter how hard you try. 3) it has been checked out by our mechanic and he states "the code reader brings up nothing, no loose wires, tried resetting the battery, it doesn't have power steering fluid that could even be low, but there are cars recalled 2011-2013 with the exact same issue but this is a 2014" 4) it has not been checked by the dealer or manufacturer yet. 5) there were zero warnings. After the incident, a light came on the dash reading "steering assist fault service required".

My car the power steering/steering rack failed while driving the vehicle. At first it gave me a slight warning that the power assist had a fault then it warned steering failure, brake safely. At which time the steering was completely gone. My son and I were in the car driving while this happened and luckily were able to get to the side of the road. I had it towed to the nearest Ford dealership to see what the problem was. They called to tell me the entire steering rack had to be replaced for a total of $3,396, when I only owe $4700 on the car as well.

The steering wheels started to get hard. The car warned me to stop safely. It was to hard that I couldn't do much to turn the steering wheels.

I bought this vehicle exactly 1 year ago back in June from the BMW dealership in arlington, texas under the assumption that there was nothing wrong with it mechanically. The dealership lied to me because not even a week later. I had to take it to a firestone to see what was wrong with it. And they said that there was coolant loss, they did do a pressure track and said at the time it was not the gasket period I have taken it to other mechanics since then trying to fix what they said the issue was but there has been a loss of coolant in that vehicle and we don't know where it's going period period I don't know what to do because there was a recall on it. From what I searched on the internet long ago? but it is no longer available. And that's unfortunate for me. Because I believe that the recall that they had back in 2017 I believe that's the issue that is currently wrong with the vehicle the recall code was 17s09. I don't know what else to do because I'm at a loss. I spent eight thousand dollars on a vehicle that I cannot even enjoy because it has been in the shop more times than I have driven it.

Car started having smoke out of tail pipe, been having to fill anti freeze once a month in to, vehicle , and has started misfiring not sure . Apparently antifreeze is leaking in to engine . May 2023 is when we have started having issues with anti freeze.

Transmission was slipping while in drive, did not engage drive or reverse easily. Jerked in and out of drive. Mechanic days or could be the “turbo”.

In the early morning of August 6, 2023, I was driving on the interstate and began to notice that my SUV was failing to accelerate when I attempted to go at the minimum speed of 70 mph. The SUV started to decrease in speed and acted like the engine was beginning to stall. Knowing that this was beginning to be a dangerous situation I pulled off to the side of the road and called for roadside assistance. Should be noted that I did hear a hissing sound on the driver side when I pulled out of my driveway but thought nothing of it as I had my tires rotated on July 31, 2023. * thinking that it might be my transmission, I had my car towed to my home and had it towed to carfix on Monday, August 7, 2023. Attached is what carfix told me. While I would like to be reimbursed by Ford after purchasing a 2nd Ford (other a 1995 mustang, I newly purchased) vehicle where I have had to replace the transmission, I would like to bring to the attention of NHTSA that this seems to be an ongoing issue with Ford vehicles. I contacted Ford and due to no unrepaired recalls for the SUV, they suggested I reach out to NHTSA. Also, I have a Ford case no. I live in a rural area and this would have been devastating to me if I did not have the money to pay for a re-built transmission and I am hoping that it will last at least 2 years.

Transmission fault error code. The transmission is not shifting into gear whether I am trying to go forward or backwards. I have been stranded twice within the last six months because of this issue.

The car accelerates very choppy. I’ve also been getting a warning saying “engine fault, service now. ” I’m not sure what is wrong with it, it still drives as of right now and there is no recall for me to get it fixed.

The shift cable bushing and other parts around is bad. Ford auto nation in blanding Ave florida said my car needs work $1,100. 00 I had diagnostic done by Ford automation on July 22, 2023 on a Saturday from service center name chris I needed that shift cable bushing fixed.

Turned in the ignition. I heard air coming from the brake when I turned on the car. I then could feel resistance when pushing the brake after pushing to the floor. Brake booster fixed once and after a month. The air sound started again when not pressing the brake. I had to use my emergency brake to drive home from work.

Why is a vehicle rear view camera not listed as one of the "problem parts" above? I reported twice in previous years that the rear view camera on this vehicle intermittently fails and is an ongoing safety issue. Please add 2014 Escapes to your recent recall notice to safeguard this owner and the public.

On may 27, 2023, I took my Ford Escape se to dealership for service (mileage: 99742). I had works synthetic oil change, mutli-point inspection, rotation of tires, coolant system cleaning, brake systems fluid exchange, spark plugs replaced, air filter replaced. Diagnostic for a/c. Total cost: $1005. 90. Results from service: (1) emergency flasher or hazard light button does not work. $199. 95 diagnostic fee to repair flasher/hazard light button. Due to cost of diagnostic fee, repair to emergency flasher or hazard light button was not conducted. (2) ac not working. Diagnostic fee $199. 95. Ac leakage. Repair parts, refrigera10009g and bv6z*19850*b evaporato22105b cost $486. 96 and labor fee 2150. 00 + tax $171. 40. Total cost: $2808. 36. Due to total cost, repair to ac was not conducted. (3) when replacing the spark plugs, oil was found in the valleys of the spark plugs. Unsure if the valve cover or something else that pertains to it is damaged or some other type of issues. Due to cost of diagnostic test ($199. 00), service was not conduct.

While driving 30 minutes home from work, high engine temperature warning popped up and stuck car in limp mode 20+ times. Had to use a code reader to clear the code p1299 that says cylinder head overtemperature protection active in order to get car to drive home. Meanwhile it was leaking coolant, car went thru 1. 5 gallons of coolant during that time frame.

While driving down the road my Ford Escape lost most of its power while still in drive and running (was running at roughly 6000-7000rpms but going no faster than 15 mph, when after about a mile of this it completely died, lost any ability to brake or steer, then the engine started smoking very bad and within seconds we saw flames coming up onto the windshield from under the hood. Within about 10 minutes the entire car was engulfed in flames and totally destroyed/melted/burned.

Car is burning and leaking coolant dude to faulty head gasket and engine over heating. Engine also stalls out when slowing down and shuts off. I see multiple people are having the same issues. This has been a on going thing I took it to the shop to have coolant leak fixed and it still has reoccurred.

While driving down the road a warning pops up on the dash that says "high engine temperatures. Please stop safely" had to have the car towed because it got stuck in limp mode and would not drive. Had the codes read and it comes up with code p1299 which says cylinder head overtemperature protection active. Car stays in limp mode and is undriveable until code is cleared with a code reader. Happens several times over and over again within a 30 minute drive.