One problem related to manual transmission column shift has 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.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the gear shifter inadvertently shifted out of drive while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that there was an abnormal shaking coming from the transmission and the vehicle lunged. The contact stated that he was able to pull the vehicle over on the shoulder and placed the gear shifter into park; however, the vehicle started to roll in reverse. The brake pedal was depressed as the contact was able to get the shifter into drive and pulled over at a service station. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.