2014 FORD ESCAPE Electrical System Problems

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ABS braking not functioning, Power steering failure , speedometer and odometer failure, Air Bag indication of non function. Warning indications on dash illuminated at once when failures occured The loss of functioning Air bags, Power Steering, ABS Braking are all possible safety risks, most especially when combined at once. Vehicle has been diagnosed by a registered Ford Dealership. Problems diagnosed as a Failure of the electrical ABS system module by the Ford dealership. Dealership expressed that this was a known issue and all repair parts are currently out of stock and on national back order with no ETA for availability. This leaves the vehicle in a condition that makes it a safety hazard to be driven , for myself and others. Documentation unavailable at this time from dealership, verbal conversation, still awaiting repair options. Vehicle has been in dealership since 11/03/2025.

Engine caught fire at the coolant reservoir

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.

The back up camera goes out at times.it says report too ford.tranmission issues and turbo issues.

Electrical issue for headlight having to replace the socket and lightblub everytime the light blub goes out. Every 2 months. Back up camera not working, blue screen, glitches, upside down, or says rearview camera not working.

Whenever I got the vehicle at the middle of 2025 I had issues with the shocks hub assembly axle motor mount electrical issues trunk was opening and closing by itself. Recent recently I drive it to Savannah and the vehicle started to skip and would not switch gears while I was driving down a 70 mph Road. I almost wrecked due to an issue with the vehicle I have looked up the recalls that hasn't been repaired on the vehicle and I believe it has something to do with unrepair recalls or maybe there is a recall that wasn't found or reported because I've seen a lot of recall information about the transmission. I also had a incident with the door unlocking and locking while my nephew was in the vehicle after stepping out the doors automatically locked but I still had the driver door open. My nephew freaked out cuz he can't get out the vehicle. The vehicle has some other issues that I do not know how to explain and if there is any possible way that the unrepared recalls has something to do with the repairs that the vehicle need now then I would like something done immediately. There is 19 recalls on a 2014 Ford escape. Now out of those 19 only two have been reported for my VIN number but I believe due to the car being sold five different times within a short period of time no one had the time to actually report the issues wrong with the vehicle I think people were just trying to get rid of it because they knew something was wrong with it.

For years the rear back up camera has failed to engage or turns on and off intermittently when the vehicle is put in reverse. This can lead to a potentially hazardous driving issue which could lead to property damage or potentially in the extreme loss of life. There are recalls for exactly this same issue on literally millions of similar Ford vehicles, but they refuse to acknowledge this issue and fix it for the 2014 Ford Escape Thank you

2014 Ford Escape. Shortly after the warrant period ended the back-up camera stopped working properly. The picture is Intermittent, upside down, and stops working completely. No accident yet but very unsafe. Ford is aware of problem and conducting a recall, but my vehicle is not part of the recall. The dealer is aware of this problem and tried to fix it. Please require ford to expand the back-up camera recall to ALL vehicles with malfunctioning cameras.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster screen malfunctioned and turned black or flickered off and on. Additionally, the headlights, turn signals, and brake lights intermittently failed to operate as needed. The transmission and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failures, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact had not received the title and license plates. The contact ordered a third-party vehicle report and discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 94,000, and the report showed that the mileage was 119,000.

Mileage: 119,000

1. The transmission has continuously slipped and stuck in gears when significantly outside of standard RPM:Speed standards for the vehicle. 2. The vehicle has recently started leaking oil via a lower pressure valve. 3. The engine thermostat and/or sensor need to be replaced with faulty internal temperatures being registered. 4. The rear collision warning and camera system started malfunctioning after an update that happened middle of 2024. The camera won't work at all approximately 50% of the time. 5. The brake issues haven't been fully diagnosed, but I'm aware of the model year/series of vehicle having several faulty components that could have a hand in the weakened braking. 6. I recently had AAA come diagnose the vehicle (reference the photos provided). My objective is to have my vehicle included in the widespread recalls that were released for my car model, year, and overall series. For some reason my VIN in registering as a vehicle that qualifies for the recalls but seems to have the exact same issues. I'm more than happy to take part in an investigation and or third-party inspection to expedite the process as well. I've also included the reports I've found when searching for the 2014 Ford Escape recall/repair list (via your website and others).

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the A/C system was blowing warmer air than intended. The vehicle was taken to Tire Kingdom, where the contact was informed that a leak was found near the A/C evaporator core. The contact was concerned that failure could lead to electrical failures. The mechanic recommended applying a sealant to stop the leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,695.

Mileage: 43,695

1# My fuel system is causing a problem My vehicle will not pass emissions it's been several tries of rejection. It is giving me recall syptoms and I know that this type of vehicle has had fuel issues recalled in the past. The sensors on the car are giving out codes that don't allow me to pass emissions and it's saying something about the( fuel system.) #2 I am having an issue with the electrical system in the radio it flares up and causes a deafening crackling noise and I have to pull over and turn the car off in order to shut the noise off sometimes the noise starts on its own when you're driving I have shut the car off and exit the vehicle only to hear the crackling noise coming from the electrical system while the car was off, at times I was afraid it would cause an electrical Fire! I feel I am having (recall issues )with this vehicle and because it is older the Ford motor company will not allow it to be inspected at one of their shops. I have contacted the better Business bureau where the Ford motor company is located in Michigan and they still do not want to help me. I cannot drive my car legally because it cannot pass emissions because of the fuel issue. Yes the engine light was on the dash back in November but the codes were cleared and it has not come back on but the vehicle still will not pass emissions. And I feel that Ford motor company does not want to assist me because there's no factory warranty anymore and the vehicle is older but that is not fair to the consumer it is still their vehicle and it is having recall problems even though the VIN# does not show it. I would like your assistance in anything you can help me with with this vehicle I feel so stuck at this point , still financing this suv. I uploaded a photo of the estimate repair bill over $2000 and the Emissions Reject paper from 11/24. Vehicles has failed since. Thank you! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Ford recall 17S09 indicates back up camera malfunction indicating not working. My Ford Escape fits the year make and model, currently having that exact issue with a not working malfunctioning back up camera. Ford refuses to allow my VIN to be included into that recall repair even though it fits the parameters of the recall. Indicating the fault has to come from the NHTSA.

The control visual display above the steering column went totally white. I noticed that there is a recall for this same defect on 2014 Ford Escapes, but the dealer checked and said my vehicle wasn’t included in this recall. This display shows you all important functions your car is doing, but being it is pure white you cannot tell a lot of important information that you would normally see.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH at night, the center information console failed to display an image as well as pertinent vehicle safety information. The contact then became aware that the headlights were not functioning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 48,000

Unknown. Something at the backside of the motor caught on fire. The car overheated and would not drive. Pulled over, cooled off, added coolant, drove home. Car won't go over 40, shakes, and makes noises. Took it to automotive place. They took the manifold(?) and stopped! Called and told us there had been a fire in the motor, we need to call our insurance company and take it to a Ford dealership. Warranty and insurance company are both fighting with us. Neither one wants to pay!!! This is total BS!!!! No recalls?! Google this cars problems and their #1 problem is they catch on fire!!! WHY IS THERE NO RECALLS?!?!? Does someone have to die to get a recall?

Mileage: 171,732

the instrument panel cluster gets inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. The engine cylinder head overheats crack and leak oil. Other 2014 Ford escapes have had recalls for the same issues but they are saying mine isn't affected. Obviously it is.

the instrument panel cluster gets inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. The engine cylinder head overheats crack and leak oil. Other 2014 Ford escapes have had recalls for the same issues but they are saying mine isn't affected. Obviously it is.

I have maintained my vehicle as I always have with previous autos in the past. In 11/22 I had to replace the transmission, which left me 6k+ in debt. My auto is now seemingly going into limp mode for no reason whatsoever and just shutting off while driving. This almost caused an accident, there was NO forewarning of any mechanical issues prior to it doing this. The check engine light came on, rpm’s declined, tried to move to side of the road by pressing gas pedal with no acceleration. Shut car off, called a tow truck mechanic could not diagnose any problem. Since this first incident it has happened almost everytime I’ve driven it. This last time left me and my dog on side of road, unable to move to safe place due to no acceleration with gas pedal. My car is now leaking oil once parked, there’s oil all over hood and internal parts of car, auto is now spuddering with intermittent bursts of power. I’ve never had as many issues with a vehicle as I have with my ‘14 Ford escape ecoboost titanium suv. Upon researching common problems with this year and make this is a MAJOR COMMON ISSUE. For an auto to be “known” for these mechanical issues, these should be ALL covered by the manufacturer!! Transmission is a known issue, the deacceleration and oil leak issue once this issue starts are all known issues. Every mechanic I’ve either brought it to or discussed my issues tell me the same thing, “ oh yeah, that year is known for these issues” so what does one do, when they can’t afford a new vehicle , they owe more on the car due to the repairs? I’ve also needed to replace minimum of 5 headlight bulbs and tail light bulbs within the last 6 months. That’s not normal. Please advise

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 30 MPH. The check engine warning light and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving the following day, and the vehicle decelerated from 65 MPH to 10 MPH, nearly causing a semi-truck to crash into the vehicle. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for 15 minutes. The contact stated that he restarted the vehicle, activated the hazard lights, and continued driving at 40-50 MPH. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while driving and exceeding 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The dealer determined that an unknown sensor had failed, and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered due to the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Mileage: 125,000

2014 Ford Escape Power Steering failure while on the interstate in fast moving and heavy traffic. Almost caused a pile up and barely got out of the way of a semi truck going 70 or more mph to the safety of the edge of interstate. The power steering had been working fine. Until a couple days prior to the incident, I cranked it up and it seemed like it was in manual steering mode. I cut it off re cranked it and it was fine. So i thought just a randon glitch when starting it. Always loved and relied and trusted ford vehicles until the incident on the interstate. I got it off the interstate cut it off and started it again, it was no longer power steering and felt it was in manual steering mode all the way on the back roads getting it home. I contacted Ford and told them of the problem, they instantly said they had repared vehicles and also numerous complaints on this problem and that there was not a recall on it, only on vehicles up to 2012. Then after further research I found tons of folks who were experiencing the same problem and some in the process of lawsuits or in process of filing one against Ford for the problem. I ask on line and researched others complaints about their experience, for some it was just the battery, so I replaced it with a new battery, it was not the problem and soon after had someone put a scanner on it and it shows the electric steering rack as the error. the dealership when called about the part stated that Ford had several problems with the steering part, that the system had a faulty boot which would allow water to get into the electric steering component and basically fry the board. The solution Ford has for it is not to do anything about it in numerous vehicles having the same faulty parts is to sell you a corrected part and charge you around $4000/labor? Really? You are getting sued and you are telling others to repair it with another probably faulty part again? Should I sue for the repairs? Can they be forced to recall?

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V495000 (Electrical System) and 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The failure persisted and occurred more frequently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector line had failed as well as there was a wiring failure causing the battery and engine to engage or disengage unintentionally by the driver. The alternator and battery had been replaced; however, a third repair had not been completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure where it was confirmed that the failure was related but was not included in the recall with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

My car has 15 recalls. I was only notified of 2. According to one of the letters I received It states that repairs were done but not completed and that is a lie. I have never had any recall work done, mainly because the first letter said they didn't have parts. I was only made aware of the latest 2 and no work has ever been done that I am aware of nor have I ever been notified until recently. So why are they saying work was done when I know it wasn't? One of the recalls says my car should not be driven for safety reasons. How can they be trusted? I know the repairs were not done even though the letter says it has been done. How can they claim it was fixed, when I know for a fact it wasn't. What can I do to prove they are lying? Shouldn't there be records? I would love to see these records. My name is [XXX] [XXX] . or [XXX] . My car is a 2014 ford escape. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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

My car was put into safety mode and dropped down to 3 miles per hour

The car announced a low coolant in the system and then 10 seconds after the car turn on fire and burned down completely.

My instrument cluster/panel went out on my car. I know I have a 2014 but my car only has 89,000 miles on it. I cannot imagine that something as important as an instrument cluster/panel was made to last under 100,000 miles let alone ever. So I looked for a recall and was excited to know that I would not have to pay for such an expensive repair. It was short lived however when I realized that my vehicle having a manufacture date of 02/12/2014 was not included in the recall which is for May 2014 - July 2015. Seriously this is unbelievable to me. I had to pay $1,130.18 to fix this and I can't believe that others have not had the same problem.

This vehicle was purchased by an “Authorized Dealer “ on August 31st 2023. I was unaware of the many issues that this vehicle had. Within the first few hours of driving off the lot in this car, I put the car in reverse and for one the back up camera stalled, secondly, a message appeared stating the camera is unavailable and for me to contact the dealer. Well I did, I contacted Five Star Ford and was told $165 just for a diagnostic. Additionally, I was driving on the highway Sept. 9th and the car just began to lose power. I literally was pedal to the metal trying to get home in hopes that this vehicle didn’t give out on me. Shortly after that, the check engine light came on and as I accelerated, this rough noise seemed as though it was getting louder and louder. Last but not least, this car drinks gas likes it’s going out of style. The overall mileage is bogus. According to the odometer after having this car for 11 days, I had supposedly put 1,000 miles on this vehicle!!!! That’s absurd to me!! I haven’t been out of the town or anything. I’ve watched the odometer jump from 120812 to 120837 after only traveling about 2 and half miles. Like what’s going on with this these faulty transmissions in these cars, FORD! What are you doing about it??? People work hard to purchase a car for them and their family. Why make our lives more difficult with these faulty vehicles??!!

The backup camera is showing upside down in view screen. When backuping

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the LED Instrument panel flickered and then became inoperable. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate or operate as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Mileage: 86,000

When driving vehicle on highway it slows down then have to push on gas pedal to exelarate like it sputters then shuts off. Dashboard says Engine Failure park vehicle immediately very frustrating!! I’m about to file a lawsuit if this doesn’t get taken care of!

The contact’s mother owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for the recall repair, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to display an accurate reading and remained at 0. Several unknown warning lights started flashing. The contact then stated that the electrical system started to malfunction, and the warning lights remained illuminated. The contact stated that he veered off the road to park the vehicle and then had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the diagnostic result indicated several unknown failures, and it was suggested that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS, the ABS module, and the battery voltage had failed. The vehicle had not yet been repaired and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

Mileage: 53,000

Back up camera at times is showing upside down view, sometime squiggle lines, and sometime a message that reads camera not available. I have become used to using the camera and rely on it for backing up in in parking lots and such. I grew up using the mirrors and can still do that but the camera give extra security. My vehicle has about 78,000.00 , the camera should not be acting up. I have taken it to the local dealer and got a large quote to replace it. I did see on the news last night about a recall on this issue, but my year model was not included. This started about eight months ago. I had no idea I could file a complaint until today after calling Ford directly and being transferred to National Highway Safety Division. I am always available if someone want to inspect my vehicle. I don't drive much, as you can tell a 2014 with 78,000 miles, but when I do i like to feel like I can rely on the safety features of my vehicle.,

Amongst SEVERAL problems with this vehicle, it often slips out of gear while driving. Which has caused me to have to stop in the middle of the lane. It has had multiple mega fuses go out. It will often say “power steering fault” and then the message will go away. I am genuinely scared to drive this vehicle because I never know when the power system is going to go out. I have always stayed up to date on maintenance and it has less than 90k on miles. I do not understand why this has not been pulled off the market. It seems like all the escapes before mine were pulled for the same issues.

The vehicle will get a steering assist fault message and go into limp mode immediately giving you no time to pull to the side of the road. Please make ford do something about the steering issues on these vehicles. These escapes are too dangerous to drive.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel cluster started to malfunction. Additionally, the contact stated that the audio panel, the radio, and the hands-free communication device failed to operate as designed. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the APIM may need to be repaired however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Mileage: 97,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel cluster started to malfunction. Additionally, the contact stated that the audio panel, the radio, and the hands-free communication device failed to operate as designed. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the APIM may need to be repaired however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Mileage: 97,000

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while being depressed. The contact had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the instrument cluster was inoperable with a blank display. The contact related the instrument cluster failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake master cylinder was leaking fluid and that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was firm while being depressed. The contact had to apply pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the instrument cluster was inoperable with a blank display. The contact related the instrument cluster failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the brake master cylinder was leaking fluid and that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

Steering assist fault: Service requied light came on. Steering wheel hard to turn. Steering wheel system is electrical and cannot use power steering fluid to receitfy the problem. Towed vehicle to nearest Ford dealership to repair the issue. Diagnostic test ($170) is being conducted to determine the issue. I research the internet and most complainents indicated the steering rack need to be replaced. Cost range, very costly. The contact has stated that their vehicle is not included in the recall because it only includes MY 2013 Ford Escapes. The diagnostic test determined that a new power steering rack was needed but the part was on backorder. No assistance from Ford has been offered.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon attempting to turn off the vehicle, the START/STOP button was pressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the instrument panel turned off however, the engine was still running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the engine continued to run for two hours. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Mileage: 107,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to jumpstart the vehicle; however, the failure had been reoccurring. The contact stated that the failure persisted moments after jumpstarting the vehicle. The contact stated that the battery was replaced with the assistance of her cousin; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle had to be towed several times due to the failure. The anti-theft warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The battery was later replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the failure was due to an unspecified electrical failure and advised that the vehicle be serviced at an authorized Ford dealer. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

I drive a 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. My battery keeps draining and my car won't start. I tested my battery and it tested 12/14. Next week, car wouldn't start again. Got my car tested and stated that there is an unknown code meaning that the ECM is faulty. This falls under recall 15V40600 or what now could be 22V413000. My car isn't covered under the recall being two months shy of the production date. Additionally, I've had issues with the cooling system since I purchased the vehicle. Again, this isn't covered under the recall either.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the long block, air filter, battery, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Mileage: 85,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Pep Boys where a diagnostic test was performed and produced an unknown code indicating the ECM was faulty. The contact referenced the Manufacturer Recall Number 15C03 (Electrical System). The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Mileage: 125,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the cooling system was losing coolant. The low coolant warning light was illuminated. The driver added additional anti-freeze. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle misfired, overheated, and stalled. The contact detected white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact about an unknown recall. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the accelerator and the vehicle would enter Limp Mode. The engine fault, service now message, and check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would resume normal operation upon restart of the vehicle. The contact initially took the vehicle to Gullo Ford of Conroe (925 Interstate 45 S, Conroe, TX 77301) where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Over the years, the failure became more frequent and the contact took the vehicle to another dealer. The dealer then discovered insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices leading to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor providing incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM) and the contact was given an estimate for repair. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System) however, his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

Mileage: 21,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the power doors had failed to operate as needed and would independently lock and unlock at various times. The contact stated that the infotainment screen would intermittently display a black screen which caused the backup camera to fail to operate as designed. In addition, the contact stated that the START/STOP button would fail to respond after multiple attempts. On two separate occasions, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact had called the dealer and made an appointment; however, once she arrived, she was informed that parts for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown warning light illuminated. The instrument cluster was inoperable and failed to display the specific warning light. Additionally, the vehicle intermittently failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with an internal malfunction of the instrument cluster. The dealer informed the contact that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, he was rear-ended by another vehicle that was driving at 70 MPH. The contact applied the emergency brake to prevent his vehicle from hitting the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sought treatment at a urgent care where he was treated for the pain in his neck and back. A police report was not filed. The contact drove the vehicle home and contacted a dealer who referred him to an independent collision center. The vehicle was towed to the collision center where the vehicle was repaired. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the instrument cluster screen was white and would flicker. The vehicle was taken back to the collision center where they towed the vehicle to the Ford dealer. The dealer informed that contact that the instrument cluster was an internal failure and would not cover the cost of repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000( Electrical System) which he linked to his failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall; he was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown due to the failure.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate to shift gears. The contact stated that the vehicle would also roll forward when in reverse. The contact stated that warning lights were illuminated. The failure cause was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the instrument panels fails to be illuminated due to a rear-end collision that she was previously involved in. The contact stated that she received NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and called the dealer who stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Mileage: 72,000

I have an open recall on my 2014 Ford Escape. It says the date here was June 10th, 2022, however I was not informed until I got the letter in the mail on July 19th, 2022. I was going to leave to the grocery store on Sunday the 17th of July, when the shift gear was not at all working and it hasn’t been working ever since. I am just thankful that it happened at home and not any where else. However, I do wish I was emailed or sent a letter earlier to have prevented me from having this problem.

I have owned this Ford for 3 years now. It uses coolent excessively and I have replaced many parts. The Catalyic Converter went out, all motor mounts, font and rear suspension, engine burp valve, faulty throttle body, fried drivers side bulb socket, wiper arms stripped, weather stipping corroding on windshield near hood, front window cracked and damaged, coolent temperature control sensor and firmwware update not automated and dealer charges $250 to update car software for engine improved performance. Sluggish, bogging and unresponsive car until software update and throttle body repair. All around a lemon for as many parts I've put on in a short amount of time. I've spent over $3300 on parts alone. The dealer in Upland services the cars oil but fails to fill the fluids, spills oil on my spark plugs and ruins the fasteners to the skid plate by over torqueing them. It has been the worst car experience of my life and I've never had to replace so many parts in so short of time. I drove a 1974 Nova around for 20 years and still haven't replaced as many parts. This is ridiculous and predatary of Ford to put out cars with these many short term problems on them. Literally evering is going bad after 100k miles. I read post after post of people needing new engines and transmissions because of Fords incompetience. I just got a recall for the Transmission which means the car is unsafe to drive and Ford does not have the ability to fix it until the end of the year. Without a rental or replacement car I am risking my life driving this vehicle and the integety of the tranmissions. So if the tranmissison breaks before the recall is able to fixed then what happens then. Is it now a complicated legal matter where attorny's mitigate the age of the vehicle vs their incompetience. Ordering parts with Ford is a nightmare. They sometimes send the wrong parts and leave it up to the dealers to do the return or not. So it takes weeks between calling back and forth with Ford.com parts.

Every time I put my car in park and I take my foot off the break it rolls back a little. I did have a overheating warning and my rear camera didn’t work and it is also upside down.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. The contact also stated there was an unusual smell coming from the vehicle, and the gears were jumping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed a failure with the ECM, PCM, and battery drainage failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the gear jumping failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) for which the VIN was included. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V813000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,900.

Mileage: 84,900

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor failure. The dealer informed the contact that the MAP sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 79,947.

Mileage: 79,947

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the infotainment screen would go blank causing the rear backup camera to become inoperative. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they replaced the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000 (Electrical System) however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed; it was determined that the air control module (ACM) needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

My vehicle suddenly displays a “Transmission Fault: Service Now” which rendered the vehicle unable to drive. The transmission has issues and it is a common issue among 2014 Ford Escapes. There should be a recall issued since it is a common problem. https://www.copilotsearch.com/posts/ford-escape-transmission-problems/ https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/comments/cu2gki/i_need_advice_about_what_to_do_with_this_car_14/ Driving on a hill and all of the sudden car wouldn't go forward as the gear stopped shifting. Then the transmission gives out. It suddenly displayed "Transmission Fault: Service Now". Consumer was driving on a hill and all of the sudden the car wouldn't go forward as the gear stopped shifting. Then the transmission gives out. It suddenly displayed "Transmission Fault: Service Now".

Engine shutoff in the middle of a busy road after having vehicle for 3 days.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH the instrument panel dimmed and then became inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Mileage: 112,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable. The contact stated that the speedometer and the odometer no longer functioned due to the failure. The contact called the dealer and he was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer informed him to use the "Ford Pass" App to keep track of his vehicle mileage. The contact stated that the App did not work with his model year vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Mileage: 127,000

I had a faulty instrument cluster repaired, which apparently is a recurring issue with this model of vehicle. In fact, my car is only 3 months outside the period that would have qualified it for a recall for this exact issue. It’s clear that this vehicle should have qualified for recall, as the mechanic who repaired it was happy to admit. Myself and other Escape owners who have experienced this same issue with slightly newer cars should be eligible as well.

lost power, didn't seem to get into dive on freeway could't get power on to freeway when at a stop take time to get power up to a good speed Car at AAMCO for inspection needed to re build leaking bad brushing No did not get any warning warning light came on as i went to AAMCO of low coolant only

Lights come on for engine and gas pump while in motion throws vehicle to right at 55 mph when gas light comes one says empty all the time does at stops too slams into next gear shaking car badly with a bang it does often enough at 1/2 tank only or below but does not read more than 1/8 tank from full when filling up at pump all the time

The wipers became slow and erratic, then stopped when headlights were turned on. The lights also were affected as they became dim or out depending on the selection of Hi, Low or Driving. The wipers could have failed during a storm, or the headlights could have become inoperative with no warning. The problem was reproduced at the dealer and inspected as well. There was no indication that there was a problem until the wipers and lights were operated. There could have been more systems that were failing we did not notice as the problem was all of the grounding wires were on painted surfaces. There are several Service Bulletins on this car and the Ford Focus in the same model year range. I have correspondence from the dealer that indicates the problem. Although our car did not fall under these bulletins, I feel this should be a recall since any electric component could fail with no warning by the design of these cars.

Battery dies, for no apparent reason, alternator test done and was good. After putting in drive car started forward then trans slipped and car stalled would not restart. Vehicle had to be towed. Replaced battery 2 times before and still drains and dies. Checked system for power drains and found none.

Driving and the steering assist failure warning came on and lost all power steering.

Instrument panel cluster lcd constantly flashing and not working.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable, which resulted in the contact not being able to view the speed, fuel level, and warning lights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V406000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.

When putting my vehicle into reverse it wouldn't go into gear it was stuck in a neutral position unless it was in park. If I would step in the gas it would just rev up the engine.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine, the transmission, the manifold, and the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Mileage: 107,000

MY DASH LIGHTS NEVER INDICATED ANY LOW OIL. ENDED UP RUNNING OUT OF OIL AND I STARTED KEEPING TRACK. I WAS PUTTING IN A QT A DAY. NO VISIBLE SIGNS ON MOTOR OR GROUND OF OIL LEAK. BUT SMOKE IN TAIL PIPE. THEN TODAY THE MOTOR BLOW COMPLETELY EVEN W OIL IN IT. I SEARCHED UP MY MAKE AND MODEL. THEIR ARE TONS OF RECALLS FOR THE OIL LEAK AD I SAID, AND FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT WORKING. BUT MY DEALERSHIP SAID I HAVE NO RECALLS WHAT'S SO EVER AND NON HAVE BEEN DONE ON THIS CAR. SOME OF THOSE RECALLS I READ SAID IT COULD CATCH FIRE!!

Mileage: 164,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM TAKEN IN FOR EVERY RECALL, AND MAINTAINED. WHILE DRIVING ON A 3 LANE ROAD GOING 40 MPH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT ON FULL SPEED (NOT RAINING) AND WOULD NOT/COULD NOT TURN THEM OFF. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES THEY WENT DOWN TO SLOW SPEED. THEN THE CAR LOST POWER, NO STEERING OR BRAKES. NO WAY TO STOP OR STEER THE CAR. IT SLOWED AND FINALLY CAME TO A CLUNKY STOP. FLAMES WERE COMING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR ONTO THE ROAD AT THAT TIME. WITHIN 1-2 MINUTES THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE, UP AND OVER THE HOOD ONTO THE TOP AND OVER THE CAR COMPLETELY.

Mileage: 59,850

THE CAR STARTED TO DELAY AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE WHILE I WAS ON A THREE LANE INTERSTATE GOING 70MPH THEN SHORTLY AFTER THAT IT WOULD MAKE A LOUD BOOM SOUND THAT WOULD SHAKE THE VEHICLE EVERYTIME IT WAS SHIFTED INTO ANY OF THE GEARS. IT WON'T ACCELERATE AT ALL NOW. IT WILL MOVE FORWARD AND BSCKWARD AUTOMATICALLY WHEN PUT INTO GEAR BUT WILL ONLY REV WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED

Mileage: 160,000

CAR DASH BOARD ELECTRICAL WIRING HAS GONE BAD. ORIGINALLY THE INFORMATION ON SCREEN WAS FADING AND AFTER ABOUT A MONTH NO LONGER SHOWS ANY INFORMATION. FORD STATED THE ENTIRE PANEL WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED, INVOLVING RE-READING ENGINE MILEAGE AND PROGRAMMING KEYS AGAIN FOR $700. DID NOT GET THAT FIXED AS IT'S NOT A NECESSITY. DRIVER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS UP. NOW THE ENGINE HAS BEEN READING A TURBO ISSUE BUT IT CANNOT BE DETERMINED IF IT'S THE ACTUAL TURBO BOOST OR THE WASTE GATE. THIS LEAD TO TRANSMISSION SKIPPING AND ULTIMATELY STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND THEN CITY ROADS AND HAVING TO RESTART CAR SEVERAL TIMES TO MAKE IT HOME AND THEN TOWED THE CAR TO LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP WHO STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR $4500. ALONG WITH A FUEL LINE ISSUE THAT HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED 2 YEARS PRIOR AND AGAIN UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHY THE TURBO SENSOR CODE IS POPPING UP. CAR IS USED FOR TYPICAL DAILY DRIVING WITH CHILDREN AND SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE ISSUES. THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THIS MAKE/YEAR BUT NOT ON MY SPECIFIC VIN THOUGH THEY ARE SIMILAR ISSUES. THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE IS MORE THAN IT IS WORTH AND I'M VERY UNSATISFIED WITH THE LONGEVITY OF IT. I DID GET THE RECALL FOR MY DOORS DONE AFTER ONE DAY DRIVING AND A BACK DOOR OPENED ON ITS OWN, COME TO FIND OUT THEY STILL NEED TO REPLACE THE OTHER DOORS.

Mileage: 110,000

MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE JUST HAD ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON AND OVERHEATED AND JUST QUIT RUNNING.

Mileage: 80,000

WHAT CAN CAUSE MY 1.6L FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 2014 TO BE HESITANT WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON GAS AND THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER KICS IN BACK AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS. IT LIKE ITS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS AT THE START! NO CHECK ENGINE ON - JC TAMPA FL

Mileage: 121,487

THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT IS HARD TO TURN. WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE ERROR MESSAGE POWER STEERING ASSISTANT FAULT. I COMES ON AND GOES OFF.

Mileage: 126,023

WE HAVE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHERE SOMETIMES PHONE WILL NOT WORK OR AUTOMATICALLY CONNECT . THE RADIO GOES OUT AND WE ALSO HAVE AND ISSUE THE THE TRUNK NOT OPENING OR CLOSING WHEN REAR BUTTON OR DASH BUTTON IS PUSHED. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS ISSUE MAY GIVE OTHER TROUBLE IN THE FUTURE . THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVER OTHER DAY

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PURCHASED FROM FORD DEALERSHIP WHILE LIVING IN NEW YORK. UNDER THE WARRANTY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED IN 2016 (FORD CO), I NEVER RECEIVED ANY CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ANY RECALLS FROM FORD COMP. SAME ISSUE OCCURRED AND I HAD TO PAY $2K TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE I WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY RECALLS. I MOVED TO WAXHAW, NC IN 2017. AFTER THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRING, I CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN LANCASTER, SC (MOVED HERE IN 01/2020). I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE MULTIPLE "RECALLS" ONLY WHEN I CALLED FORD CO IN LANCASTER. I WAS NEVER MAILED ANY RECALLS. THE FORD CO FOUND RECALLS AND I TOOK IT TO THEM ON 3/11/2020. NOTE THAT THEY DID NOT OFFER ME A LOANER CAR, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS RECALL WORK . I PICKED IT UP THE SAME DAY AND TWO DAYS LATER, IT OVERHEATED YET AGAIN. I CALLED FORD CO AND SPOKE TO JATOYA AND JAMIE. ON MARCH 17,2020, IT STALLED AND THEN STOPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HWY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO FORD CO AND THEY STATED IT HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES THAT WOULD COST ME $6,700.60 TO REPAIR! THEY REPLACED THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR AND A LEAK. ON THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY RECALL SITE, I DISCOVERED 5 RECALLS. RECALL#'S 17V472000 (7/25/17),15V406000 (6/24/15)-ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT PANEL, 15V005000(1/9/15)-FUEL SYSTEM/GAS DELIVERY,FUEL PUMP), 17V209000(3/27/17)-ENGIINE/ENGINE COOLING), & 14V403000(7/2/14). I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD QUALIFY AS "LEMON LAW" OR AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY I RECEIVED NO NOTICES REGARDING THESE SIGNIFICANT RECALLS. LASTLY, I TRUST THAT YOU WILL RESOLVE THESE ISSUES IN A TIMELY MANNER, PROVIDE ME WITH A COST FREE LOANER VEHICLE, AND ALLOW ME TO TRADE IN THIS VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER ONE (CONSIDERING THE COSTS AND INCONVENIENCE INCURRED TO MYSELF AND THE INNATE POSSIBLE INJURIES THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING THE TIME THAT I WAS UNAWARE OF THESE. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [XXX] ASAP *DT REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER RECALL WAS

Mileage: 75,000

LUCKILY HAD JUST STOPPED AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, STEERING WHEEL SHOOK, AND THEN RECEIVED ERROR MESSAGE OF 'STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED'. PLACED THE CAR IN REVERSE AND REALIZED I HAD NO POWER STEERING. PERFORMED A CODE SCAN AND RECEIVED A U3000 ERROR. TAKING VEHICLE TO FORD TOMORROW FOR ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTICS.

Mileage: 156,843

MY REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOOR PANELS HAVE COMPLETED BEEN PULLED OFF AND HARD TO OPEN THE DOOR BECAUSE THE PANELS WERE CAUGHT ON THE RECALL DOOR LATCHES. I'VE HAD THE DOOR LATCHES REPLACED AND IT STILL CONTINUED, THEY SAY THE PANELS WON'T BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTIES I HAVE BUT I TOLD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF THE LATCHES THAT WERE RECALLED THAT MY DOOR PANELS ARE DOING THIS IF THE LATCHES WERE GOOD AND NOT RECALLED IN THE FIRST PLACE I WOULD NOT HAVE THE ISSUE. SINCE MY PANELS ARE MESSED UP BECAUSE OF A RECALL SPECIFICALLY MADE ON MY VEHICLE I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY 400-600 TO GET MY DOOR PANELS REPLACED WHEN IT WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL

Mileage: 40,000

IN 2014, I BOUGHT A NEW FORD ESCAPE FROM RHINEBECK FORD IN RHINEBECK NY. IT REMAINED IN PRISTINE CONDITION UNTIL ITS UNTIMELY 'DEATH' ON AUGUST 10, 2020. PRIOR TO AUGUST 10, IT WAS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 15 TIMES TO ADDRESS SAFETY RECALLS. ON AUGUST 10 MY WIFE, SON AND NIECE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO RHINEBECK FORD. AFTER EXAMINING THE CAR, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE ENGINE AND CYLINDERS HAVE COOLANT IN THEM, AND THE TRANSMISSION IS FULL OF METAL FILINGS. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COMBINED MEAN THAT THE CAR IS DISEASED; HOWEVER RHINEBECK FORD IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE CAUSE OF DEATH. FORTUNATELY THESE DANGEROUS DEFECTS DID NOT RESULT IN INJURY TO MY FAMILY BUT THEY CERTAINLY DO REPRESENT A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. ON AUGUST 10, THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 108,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE VEHICLE AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS NOT WILLING TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. I MADE NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS TO FORD CORPORATE OFFICES AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE ARE NO ACTIVE RECALLS PERTAINING TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS OR ENGINES THAT THEY WOULD NOT STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT.

Mileage: 108,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CONNECT A TRAILER, THE WIRING HARNESSES FAILED TO SYNC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (GARY SMITH FORD INC 1 BEAL PKWY NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRING HARNESSES WERE INCOMPATIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

Mileage: 62,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HARRIS FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 20006 64TH AVE W, LYNNWOOD, WA 98036, (425) 774-4141, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

Mileage: 47,000

THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS STOPPED WORKING ON MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE.THE VEHICLE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 101, "CONTROL AND DISPLAYS. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL STARTED WITH VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING MAY 2014 AND MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED FEB 2014 SO MY VIN WASN'T INCLUDED HOWEVER IM HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. I PAID $100 AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST $1000 TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I AM UNABLE TO SEE ANY SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY CAR LIKE LOW TIRE PRESSURE OR MY MILEAGE. *TR

MY 2014 FORD IS LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT INTO MY ENGINE AS WELL AS OIL. WHICH IS CAUSING MY CAR TO DECREASE IN ACCELERATION AND HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL ON CITY STREET. I TOOK MY CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY MADE IT WORST BY NOT RECOGNIZING THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM CONCERNING A RECALL ON FORD AND REFUSES TO FIX MY CAR.

Mileage: 103,013

MY VEHICLE KEEPS RUNNING THE BATTERY DOWN WHEN I HAVE THE DOORS OPEN FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES, WHEN I CUT IT OFF I CAN STILL HEAR A MOTOR OF SOME SORT RUNNING AND I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR A COUPLE TIMES BEFORE THIS MOTOR OR WHATEVER IT IS STOPS, AFTER TAKING TO AUTOZONE HAVE BATTERY REPLACED, I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY BATTERY AND IT WAS SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND WOULD MOST LIKELY BE A RECALL. I DID CHECK FOR RECALLS AND IT SHOWS NONE AT THIS TIME

Mileage: 75,000

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE SOMEWHERE IN THE ENGINE DUE TO A RECALL ISSUE (OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD, ETC.). FORD METRO MOTORS AT #405 ESTATE ANNAS RETREAT, ST. THOMAS, VI 00802 DID NOT AND WON'T FIX THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PAYMENT FROM ME AS THE VEHICLE OWNER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THAT ESTABLISHMENT SINCE JUNE 2019. I'VE BEEN SENT MULTIPLE ESTIMATES AND SERVICE REPORTS THAT ARE NOT FACTUAL AND THE ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS VEHICLE FIRE.

Mileage: 100,000

DON'T RUNNING

POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING CAME ON AND LOST STEERING. IT HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING.

Mileage: 88,000

FOR THE LAST 3 TO 4 MONTHS MY CAR WOULD START UNTIL I STOPPED FOR GAS ,THEN WHEN I TRIED TO START IT THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD FLASH OFF AND ON AND ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WOULD GO DEAD.STARTING THIS WEEK 11-10-2019 UNTIL TODAY 11-16-2019 EVERY TIME YOU WANT TO GO ANY PLACE THE VECHILE HAS TO BE JUMPED OFF.THE SECOND YOU JUMP IT IT STARTS SO IT IS NOT THE BATTERY. IT LOOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER.

Mileage: 81,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRANKLIN FORD (175 E CENTRAL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038) WHERE IT WAS THEY DETERMINED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,400.

Mileage: 60,400

WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION OUR 2014 FORD ESCAPE STALLS. WE TURN THE KEY OFF, TURN IT BACK IN AND IT WILL SOMETIMES RUN FOR A BIT BEFORE STALLING AGAIN AND SOMETIMES STALL IMMEDIATELY. CURRENTLY THIS HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS AND PARKING LOTS. ONCE WHILE TURNING. OTHERS GOING STRAIGHT. LUCKILY WE HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE INTERSTATE YET.

Mileage: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). PRIME FORD SACO (LOCATED AT 857 PORTLAND RD, SACO, ME 04072, (207) 282-0300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

ATTEMPTED TO START MY VEHICLE AND PUSHED IGNITION BUTTON. ALL OF MY PANEL LIGHTS AND MONITOR STARTED GLITCHING AND FLASHING AND THEN EVERYTHING WENT BLACK. THE ENGINE DID NOT START. THERE WAS A RECALL BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL. I HAVE OWNED VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS. I HAVE HAD A DRIVERS DOOR LOCK CYLINDER FALL OUT. I HAVE RUST IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS, INCLUDING HATCH AND PASSENGER INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR.

Mileage: 61,000

GET A "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" NOTIFICATION ON DASH WHEN I START THE CAR - IF I DRIVE WITH THAT NOTICE UP ON THE DASH MY CAR SPUTTERS. HAD IT RAN THROUGH THE COMPUTER AND IT LINES UP EXACTLY WITH RECALL: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V495000. BUT, MY VIN IS NOT COVERED.

Mileage: 49,000

COOLANT ISSUES SIMILAR TO THOSE INCLUDED IN THE PART 573 SAFETY RECALL 17V-209, THOUGH MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED A FEW WEEKS LATER AND NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL, AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL ISSUES THAT WERE SIMILAR TO OTHER RECALLS THAT DIDN'T INCLUDE MY VIN. IN JUNE 2019, IT STARTED WITH THE VEHICLE NOT TURNING ON OR SHIFTING OUT OF PARK INTERMITTENTLY.. WORK WAS PERFORMED AND THEN A WEEK LATER P0303 CYLINDER MISFIRE.. AGAIN WORK WAS COMPLETED, THE CODE CAME BACK, AND NOW FORD IS RECOMMENDING REPLACING THE ENGINE BUT WILL NOT COVER THE COSTS DUE TO BEING 5 YEARS AND IN EXCESS OF 60K MILES. TOOK FOR 2ND OPINION AND RAN OUT OF COOLANT AND OVERHEATED LESS THAN 5 MILES AWAY FROM FORD DEALERSHIP, EVEN THOUGH THEY JUST REPLACED THE COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK AND FILLED IT.. CONTINUES NEED COOLANT EVERY FEW MILES. SEEMS CRAZY THAT A VEHICLE THAT STAYED ON TOP OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR EXCESSIVE CONDITIONS WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE AT LESS THAN 94K MILES AND IS THE CONSUMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FOOT THE BILL. I'VE ALREADY SPENT ALMOST $3K ON THIS ISSUE AND FORD VERBALLY TOLD ME JUST THE ENGINE WOULD BE AROUND $7-8K WITHOUT LABOR. THEY ALSO HAD THEIR SALES DEPARTMENT CALL ME AND OFFER TO "TAKE A COUPLE HUNDRED OFF A NEW VEHICLE" FOR MY CURRENT ONE. VERY DISHEARTENING TO HEAR THAT WHEN I'VE TAKEN CARE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE SOLE OWNER, LESS A FEW RECOMMENDED TIRE ROTATIONS.

Mileage: 92,000

THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY IN MY INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK. AS A RESULT THE WARNING CHIMES, MESSAGES AND WARNING LIGHTS ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL. I AM NOT WARNED OF SAFETY ISSUES SUCH AS LOW TIRE PRESSURE OR DISABLED AIRBAGS. THIS IS ALSO THE ONLY PLACE ON THE CAR WHERE THE MILEAGE IS SHOWN SO I DON'T EVEN KNOW MY MILEAGE!

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE THE SCREEN IS COMPLETELY BLANK. I AM CONCERNED THE DRIVER OF MAY NOT BE WARNED OF SAFETY RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS LOW TIRE PRESSURES OR DISABLED AIR BAGS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH

Mileage: 100,000

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE THE SCREEN IS COMPLETELY BLANK I AM CONCERNED THE DRIVER OF MAY NOT BE WARNED OF SAFETY RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS LOW TIRE PRESSURES OR DISABLED AIR BAG, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH

Mileage: 100,000

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THE FIRST FEW WEEKS I HAD THE VEHICLE. THEN THE REARVIEW CAMERA WENT OUT NOW MY RADIO HAS GONE OUT THE BACK WINDSHIELD DOESN'T WORK. IT HAS BEEN ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER AND I HAVEN'T HAD THE VEHICLE A YEAR. SOME OF THE THING HAPPENED IN MOTION AND IN PARK. MOSTLY IN MOTION.

Mileage: 90,000

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN YOU START YOUR VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES AND INFORMATION DISPLAY MAY BE INOPERATIVE. IN ADDITION, ALL WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS, AND AUDIBLE WARNINGS MAY ALSO NOT FUNCTION. INTERMITTENT STALLING, AND INCREASES OF SPEED WITHOUT USER INTERFERENCE

Mileage: 60,000

AROUND 60,000 MILES MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILURES DURING WHICH ALL GAUGES INCLUDING GAS, TEMPERATURE, AND SPEEDOMETER, FAIL TO LIGHT UP OR MOVE AND NONE OF THE WARNING LIGHTS (IE: SERVICE ENGINE, LOW FUEL, ETC) ARE ABLE TO LIGHT UP AS THE WHOLE DISPLAY IS SHUT DOWN. THIS ALSO FREQUENTLY IMPACTS MY TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, STEREO, AND A/C/HEAT, AS NOTHING WILL TURN ON, LIGHT UP, OR WORK. THE ISSUE BEGAN A FEW RANDOM TIMES WHEN I FIRST STARTED MY VEHICLE AROUND 6/12/19, BUT EVERYTHING WOULD RESOLVE ITSELF WITHIN 1-2 MINUTES OF DRIVING. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS, THE ISSUE STARTED OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY AND NOW THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL SOMETIMES SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, TURNING, ETC. I AM STILL ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH NO ISSUES, FOR NOW, BUT I AM UNABLE TO SEE IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER OR WARNING LIGHTS.

Mileage: 60,000

JUST GOT IN ONE DAY AND THE LED PANEL WAS A WHITE SCREEN, COULD SEE ANY INFORMATION WHATSOEVER 15C03 ' REPROGRAM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER ' 2014-2015 FORD ESCAPE FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2014-2015 FORD ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED MAY 19, 2014, TO FEBRUARY 6, 2015, AND TRANSIT CONNECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED MAY 11, 2014, TO JULY 2, 2015. DUE TO A SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY ISSUE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BE INOPERATIVE INCLUDING A BLANK MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY (MFD), AND NON-FUNCTIONAL WARNING CHIMES, MESSAGES AND WARNING LIGHTS. SPECIFIC WARNING CHIMES, MESSAGES AND WARNING LIGHTS. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NUMBER 101, 'CONTROL AND DISPLAYS.' CONSEQUENCE: IF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER OF MAY NOT BE WARNED OF SAFETY RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS LOW TIRE PRESSURES OR DISABLED AIR BAGS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH

Mileage: 105,140

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED THE BATTERY, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

Mileage: 53,000

WHEN DRIVING MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE AND HAS STALLED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN GOING FROM A STOP AND TRANSITIONING FROM 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. IT SOUNDS VERY SIMILAR TO RECALL NUMBER 14V495000 BUT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED. THESE HESITATIONS HAVE CAUSED OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD TO HAVE TO SLAM ON THEIR BREAKS AND THE VEHICLE STALLED ONCE WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ALMOST RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THANKFULLY THE OTHER DRIVER SLAMMED ON THEIR BREAKS AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY RIME WE DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND WHEN FORD WAS ASKED ABKUT IT THEY COULD CARE LESS. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM.

Mileage: 30,000

THE INFORMATIONAL SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK. IT HAS BEEN RECALLED IN THE 2015 AND 2016 FORD ESCAPES, BUT NOT IN THE 2014 MODELS. THERE IS NO MILEAGE, NO TIRE PRESSURE, NO GAS GAUGE, NO OIL PRESSURE. NEEDS TO BE RECALLED LIKE THE LATER YEARS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER BLEW OUT INSULATION INSIDE THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE VENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PUSH TO START BUTTON FAILED TO WORK AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

Mileage: 49,000

I GOT INTO THE TRUCK AND CRANK IT UP AS I WAS LEAVING WORK ONE AFTERNOON AND WHEN I TURNED THE RADIO ON THE DISPLAY SCREEN FOR THE REAR BACK UP CAMERA AND RADIO WENT OUT.. ITS WAS FLASHING WHITE AND BLACK AND THEN BLACK WITH A WHITE LINE THRU IT AFTER IT KELLY FLASHING TURNING RED GREEN ORANGE WITH LIME JUST RUNNING THRU THE SCREEN.THEN ABOUT 10 MINUTES TOPS IT WAS GONE OUT.. IT ONLY TAKES ME 12 MINUTES TO GET HOME FROM WORK AND IT DIDN'T LAST THAT LONG SO TOOK IT BACK TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT WRONG WITH IT. BUT I HAVE NO RADIO AND NO CAMERA. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE AROUND NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK AND ONE NIGHT IT MAKE A SPARK AS I WAS SITTING WITH IT RUNNING AT A FAST FOOD DRIVE THRU. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT VENTS SO IT PARKED IT AND CALLED THE TOW TRUCK. QUICK TOWED IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STILL COULDN'T FIGURE OUT A PROBLEM THEY JUST DISCONNECTED THE WIRING COMPLETELY SO I'M WORSE OFF AS FAR AS IT GOES TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM . I DON'T SEE ANY FIXES FOR THESE ISSUES BUT I'VE SEEN LOTS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS PLEASE HELP

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING 10-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. CLONINGER FORD (LOCATED AT 1241 US HWY 70 SE, HICKORY, NC 28602, (828) 615-8653) WAS CALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

Mileage: 35,000

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED STATIONARY WHILE I WENT INSIDE THE OFFICE BUILDING TO RUN AN ERRAND. WHEN I CAME OUT, MY DAUGHTER OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FIRST AS I WAS OPENING MINE AND SHE SCREAMED AND SMOKE AND FIRE CAME BURSTING OUT OF THE CAR AND ALL THE WINDOWS BLEW OUT AND KNOCKED US BOTH OFF OUR FEET. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS ELECTRICAL AS THE ENGINE WAS STILL INTACT.

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIGITAL PANEL STARTED FLASHING AND THEN WENT BLANK. THE PANEL FLASHED BACK ON, BUT THEN WENT BLANK AGAIN AND REMAINED BLANK. THE DEALER (UPPER MARLBORO FORD, 5701 CRAIN HWY, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772, (301) 627-5600) PERFORMED A GENERAL MAINTENANCE SPECIAL VEHICLE CHECK-UP FOR SEVERAL SERVICES, BUT DID NOT MENTION THE PANEL FAILURE. WHEN THE CONTACT QUESTIONED THE DEALER, THEY STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL AND DID NOT PROVIDE A REPAIR ESTIMATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

Mileage: 104,000

CAR OCCASIONALLY DIED AT STOP LIGHTS, SIGNS AND ONCE ON THE EXIT RAMP WHILE EXITING A HIGHWAY. OCCASIONAL TO OFTEN ROUGH RUNNING ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEED AND ODD SHIFTS FROM THE TRANSMISSION. SURGING IN THE ENGINE WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHEN SLOWING TO STOP. ENGINE FAULT MESSAGE WOULD COME UP IN DISPLAY AND I TOOK A PICTURE, SHOWED IT TO SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO SUCCESS. COMPUTER WOULD NOT STORE CODES WHEN THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED SO ON 4 SEPARATE TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE AND TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT AND BRING IT IN IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN. VEHICLE FINALLY DIED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND A SIGNAL RETURN FOR MAP WIRING PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. AFTER SOME READING I BELIEVE THERE HAVE BEEN SERVICE ADVISORIES AND POSSIBLY A RECALL FOR CERTAIN VIN'S. I TOLD THE DEALERSHIP I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE PROBLEMS IT WAS HAVING BUT IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE.

Mileage: 49,000

THE FAN BLOWER MOTOR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THAT IS, IT DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK WHEN ACTIVATED. MOREOVER, IT HAS NOW COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. THIS CAUSES EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE WHEN WINDOWS ARE FOGGED UP INSIDE VEHICLE, PREVENTING DRIVER FROM SEEING. HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND WHEN STATIONARY.

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL FAILED TO WORK AND WENT COMPLETELY BLACK. THE DEALER (RICHMOND FORD LINCOLN, 4600 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23230) STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

Mileage: 55,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS INOPERABLE AND NO INFORMATION WOULD DISPLAY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY INITIALLY BEGAN TO FLICKER, BUT THEN WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER (AUTONATION FORD MIAMI, 16800 NW. 57TH AVE, MIAMI, FL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO WHAT WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

Mileage: 68,000

WHILE HAVING TO REPLACE THE COOLANT AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK AND AFTER HAVING 2 RECALL REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM, THEN AFTER 10000 MILES AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, IE REPLACE OVERFLOW BOTTLE, SENSORS, ETC. THE CAR STILL IS LOSING COOLANT AND NOW THE "ENGINE HAS REACHED HIGH TEMP PLEASE STOP CAR SAFELY". WARNING IS SHOWING ON PANEL AND THE CAR WILL GO INTO DRIVE BUT WILL NOT MOVE. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN WHEN THIS "WARNING" OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THERE WAS NO WAY ENGINE COULD HAVE OVERHEATED AS IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN. THIS WOULD APPEAR TO BE A DEFECT IN THE RECALL REPAIRS THAT WERE DONE OR THAT THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM.. I HAVE THE CAR CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND AM TOLD THAT IT COULD TAKE UP TO 3 WEEKS FOR REPAIRS.

Mileage: 105,450

FAILURE AT 80,000 MILES, HOWEVER THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ENGINE AT 76,000 DUE TO PROBLEMS FROM THE COOLANT RECALL; THIS TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHILE DRIVING. COMPUTER SCREEN WOULD SHOW "SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN"; VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO "LIMP" MODE, REDUCE SPEED AND CAR WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN AFTER ISSUE OCCURING 4X IN A 2 MILE DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED IN. ADVISED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. AFTER 30 DAYS THEY RETURNED THE CAR WITH 75 MILES TEST DRIVEN AND SHOWED THAT THE TECH RESET THE COMPUTER MODULE PRIOR TO DUPLICATING THE ISSUE. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD ME "RESET" THE VEHICLE BY DRIVING IT. WHILE DRIVING 55MPH THE ISSUE REOCCURRED AT 100 MILES AFTER THE SYSTEM RESET. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED INTO THE DEALERSHIP. AFTER A WEEK THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE "SOME" BUT NOT ALL OF THE ISSUES. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE DEALERSHIP THEY DECIDED TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE BACK BY PAYING OFF THE EXISTING LOAN IN EXCHANGE FOR PURCHASING A 2018 FORD ESCAPE.

Mileage: 80,000

THIS IS NOW THE 4TH TIME MY CAR HAS STALLED ON THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING. THEY'VE ALL REVOLVED AROUND SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT EITHER CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START, OVERHEAT OR LOSE POWER ALL TOGETHER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THREE TIMES THIS HAPPENED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE ON SURFACE STREETS. IN THIS MOST RECENT ONE. SOME OF THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED UNDER A RECALL BUT THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT THIS MODEL THAT IS JUST WRONG. I HAD A FORD EXPLORER FOR OVER 10 YEARS AND 200,000 MILES AND IT NEVER BROKE DOWN ON ME THE WAY THIS ONE HAS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WITH THIS CAR.

Mileage: 89,000

I PURCHASED MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE IN APRIL 2017. I ALSO PURCHASED THE FORD PROTECT 75000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY. FROM TIME TO TIME I WOULD NOTICE A HARD SHIFT OR SLIP. I WAS GETTING CLOSE TO MY WARRANTIES END AND BRANG THE VECHILE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH IT I HAD PURCHASED IT FROM. THEY SAID THEY UPDATED THE PCU (WHICH AFTER RESEARCHING IS FORDS RECOMMENDED FIX). COUPLE WEEKS PAST AND ITS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. WARRANTIES OVER NOT MY PROBLEM IS WHAT IM TOLD. BOTH FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD. I HAVE A RECALL FROM FORD DO TO SHIFTER CABLE BUSHINGS BEING FAULTLY. WERE YOUR CAR COULD ROLL AWAY DUE TO BEING IN THE WRONG GEAR. BUT THE KICKER IS THEY HAVE NOT YET PROVIDED A PART AND YOU CAN GET IT FIXED AND BE REIMBURSED OR ALWAYS USE YOUR PARKING BRAKE. WHICH IM SURE IS GREAT FOR HOT ROTORS AND BREAKPADS. AND THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE. MY VECHILE NOW HAS QUITE A FEW ISSUES. WHICH INCLUDE STALLING WHEN BACKING UP SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK (FINALLY WHEN IT DOES RELEASE SLAMS INTO REVERSE) RANDOMLY DRAINING BATTERY BECAUSE CAR IS IN POWER SAVING MODE NOT STARTING BECAUSE IF HILL ASSIST MODE? BACKUP CAM INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAYNOT WORKING OR BLACK. ALL THESE PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE COMMON AMONG 2014 ESCAPE OWNERS WHEN READING ONLINE FORUMS FOR BOTH OWNERS AND MECHANICS. YET FORD STATES THAT EVEN WITH THE RECALLED ISSUE. NO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OR INJURIES HAVE BEEN FILED. I WILL BE DOCUMENT EVERY OCCURRENCE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD.

Mileage: 45,000

WHILE ON HIGHWAY. RPM SCDROPPED TO 0. ALL LIGHTS ON DASH LIT UP. SMELL BURNING. CAR STOPPED WORKING ROLLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP. TOWED TO KUHLMANNS'S AUTOMOTIVE ON MERIDENRD WOLCOTT CT 06716

Mileage: 53,000

BACK SEATS BUCKLES WITH NOT FASTEN. WIRING SYSTEM TRIPS MULTIPLE SENSORS SOMETIMES SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC

I WAS PARKED IN A LARGE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE. WHEN LEAVING MY VEHICLE WAS BEING PUT INTO DRIVE, TRANSMISSION WENT INTO REVERSE AND SHIFTER WAS IN PARK. THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED BUT UNABLE TO KEEP CAR SECURE W/O LEAVING PARKING BRAKE ON. THERE WAS NO WAY TO CRANK THE CAR SINCE IT WAS NOT IN PARK. CAR WAS COMPLETELY NON WORKING. MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE LEFT IN THE PARKING LOT AND TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. IN SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT, WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING CAR WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF WHAT WAS GOING ON UNDER RECALL 18S20. INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP OF THIS WHEN THE CAR WAS DELIVERED TO THEM. THAT WAS THE ONLY PART THAT WAS FIXED, SINCE IT WAS THE ONLY FAULTY PART. FORD REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE, APPARENTLY, MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AT A DIFFERENT PLANT. SAME MAKE, MODEL, ETC. SAME PART, OTHERS ARE PAID FOR, JUST NOT MINE. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO COMPENSATE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT IN THE SYSTEM FOR THIS RECALL AT THE TIME OF MY REPAIRS. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND LOT OF WASTED TIME, SERVICES AND MONEY. IF I HAD KNOWN AND BEEN INFORMED OF THIS I COULD HAVE HAD IT FIXED PRIOR TO A BREAKDOWN AND WOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY CHILDREN WITH ME, IN A HOT CAR, IN A BUSY PARKING LOT VERY UPSET. UNNECESSARY STRESS FOR SURE.

Mileage: 96,000

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY BATTERY TWICE IN THIS CAR ALREADY, IT CONTINUOUSLY SHOWS CORROSION ON THE BATTERY TERMINALS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING THAT IS CONSTANTLY PULLING ENERGY BUT THERE IS NOTHING LEFT ON AND NO ADDED EXTRAS AT ANYTIME.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT ALSO REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.

Mileage: 46,000

THE NUT CONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLE TO THE SOLENOID WAS CROSS THREADED AT THE FACTORY CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO START.I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND FORD DOES NOT AGREE.

Mileage: 9,800

ON 13 AUGUST 2018 MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING TO OUR NEW HOME WE'RE BUYING WHEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I TOLD HER TO PULL OVER AND GRAB HER PURSE AND GET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. BY NOW FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. LUCKILY SHE HAD CRACKED OPEN THE DOOR BEFORE STOPPING BECAUSE BEFORE SHE STOPPED ALL THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE OPENED. I HAD ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND THE CARS FRONT END HAD VIRTUALLY MELTED WITHIN 5 MINUTES. IF MY FIANCE HAD NOT CRACKED OPENED THE DOOR SHE MOST ASSUREDLY WOULD HAVE BURNED TO DEATH. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME ESCAPING AS I AM A DISABLED VETERAN WITH SEVERAL MOBILITY PROBLEMS. OUR CAR WAS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD WITH ONLY 64000 MILES ON IT. WE NEVER EXPECTED WE MIGHT POSSIBLY BE INJURED OR DIE FROM A NEWER VEHICLE. I REALLY HOPE THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WASN'T AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS WE NEVER RECEIVED ANY NOTICE OF ANY PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER WITH THIS VEHICLE.

Mileage: 64,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE DIGITAL ODOMETER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO RECALLS WERE ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

ON AUGUST 22, 2018, I WAS DRIVING AND THE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK. I DROVE TO WORLD FORD IN PENSACOLA, FL AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD NEED TO RETURN THE FOLLOWING DAY BECAUSE THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO CHECK OUT MY PROBLEM. I RETURNED THE FOLLOWING DAY AT MY APPOINTMENT TIME, AND AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $1,600.00. I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM. I DISCOVERED THAT FORD HAD ISSUED A RECALL #15V406000 ON JUNE 24, 2015 FOR SOME 2014 FORD ESCAPES. WHEN I CALLED ABOUT THIS, I WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED. FORD KNEW THAT THERE WAS A SOFTWARE INCOMPATIBILITY ISSUE THAT WOULD CAUSE A MALFUNCTION. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD #101, "CONTROL AND DISPLAYS". MY LIFE IS AT RISK BY DRIVING THIS VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. WHY IS IT, THAT FORD FIXED THE PROBLEM IN SOME 2014 ESCAPES, BUT NOT ALL. WHY IS IT OKAY THAT THEY ARE ALLOWED TO PLACE MY LIFE IN DANGER??? I THINK THAT FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPLACE ALL FAULTY INSTRUMENT PANELS, NOT JUST SOME OF THEM. I FAIL TO UNDERSTAND WHY MY LIFE IS LESS IMPORTANT THAN OTHER 2014 ESCAPE OWNERS, AND WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN SECURING A REMEDY TO THIS PROBLEM.

Mileage: 68,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS INOPERATIVE AND WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD LINCOLN OF QUEENS BOULEVARD (139-48 QUEENS BLVD, JAMAICA, NY 11435, (718) 657-8888) WHERE A NEW INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS ORDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,809.

Mileage: 63,809

DROVE THE CAR IN THE MORNING OF 8/11 JUST FINE, IN THE AFTERNOON WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK, DASHBOARD STATES THE CAR IS IN NEUTRAL. THE CAR HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE SINCE 8/11 AND PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL ON 8/13 THAT THIS ISSUE IS AN ACTUAL RECALL AND WHEN WE CALLED LOCAL FORD DEALER, THEY INFORMED US THAT THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL HAVE THE PART TO FIX OUR CAR! WHAT CAN WE DO? WE CAN'T USE THE CAR AND THEY CAN'T FIX IT! CAN WE SIMPLY RETURN THE CAR? WE HAVE AN OUTSTANDING CAR LOAN AND ARE PAYING FOR A CAR THAT'S HAD THREE RECALLS SO FAR SINCE WE'VE HAD IT. WE CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING UBER TO GET TO WORK AND A CAR LOAN AND CAR INSURANCE FOR A CAR THAT NO ONE CAN TELL US WHEN IT WILL GET FIXED!

Mileage: 60,000

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT. I SAW WHERE A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON SOME BUT APPARENTLY NOT MINE. CAR ONLY HAD 30,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS HAPPENED.

Mileage: 30,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING SYSTEM FAILED AND THE CLOCK WAS UNABLE TO BE READ. A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COLOR HAD CHANGED AND, EVENTUALLY, WENT BLACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FELIX SABATES FORD LINCOLN (7601 SOUTH BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NC 28273, (704)-224-5854) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

Mileage: 33,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS. ONCE THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE JERKING. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDEPENDENTLY CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.

Mileage: 52,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE LEFT LANE GOING ABOUT 74 MPH WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON AND USING MY NAVIGATION WHEN THE SCREEN SUDDENLY WENT BLANK AND THE CAR STARTING SLOWING DOWN AND EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN. THE TRAFFIC WAS VERY HEAVY AND I HAD TO SWERVE OVER 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. OTHER CARS AND TRUCKS WERE HONKING THEIR HORNS AND SWERVING AROUND ME. I WAS VERY LUCK NOT TO BEEN INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. AFTER I GOT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART MY VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO. I WAITED ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN TO START IT AND WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. I CALLED AAA AND AND TOW TRUCK CAME ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER AND WHEN HE GOT IT IT STARTED UP AGAIN. THE CAR HAS A LITTLE OVER 33,000 MILES AND I BOUGHT IT AS A PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED CAR FROM THE BRANDON FORD DEALERSHIP ABOUT 9 MONTHS AGO.

Mileage: 33,300

I WAS DRIVING ON A FLAT ROAD, TRAVELING 35 MPH AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE "WIRE REPAIR HARNESS 3526 CPD" HAD CAME LOOSE. I HAD NOT RAN OVER ANYTHING AT ALL AND THE VEHICLE IS IN GREAT SHAPE, ALWAYS MAINTENANCED BY DEALER, 38,569 MILES. I WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED BY RECALL BUT ONLINE I FOUND RECALLS FOR 2014 FOR ESCAPE FOR THE WIRING HARNESS. I PAID FOR THE REPAIR BUT I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD NOT OCCUR ON A 2014 VEHICLE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY A RECALL.

Mileage: 38,510

I WAS DRIVING UP THE INTERSTATE AFTER WORK AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING I BEGAN TO NOTICE SMOKE. I LOOKED AROUND AND REALIZED IT WAS MY CAR. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND MY CAR STARTED FLASHING EVERYTHING ON THE DASH PANEL WAS RED AND FLASHING ENGINE FAILURE. I CUT THE CAR OFF AND THEN WENT TO TRY AND POP THE HOOD, I COULDN'T GET IT OPENED AND I LOOKED DOWN AND BEGAN TO SEE FLAMES. I CALLED 911 AND MY CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAD A RECALL ON MY CAR FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD SAYING THAT IT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE IF OILS WERE TO GET OUT AND HIT A HOT SURFACE. I GOT MY RECALL FIXED AND THEN MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE A FEW WEEKS LATER.

Mileage: 74,000

IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR FOR A WHILE (45+ MINUTES), TURN IT OFF, AND THEN START IT UP 15-45 MINUTES LATER. IT WILL START BUT THEN WITHIN THE FIRST 100 YARDS IT WILL GO SLUGGISH AND STALL. WHEN I TRY TO GIVE IT GAS THAT DOESN'T HELP. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF, PUT IT IN PARK AND START IT BACK UP. A FEW TIMES IT'S STALLED 3 TIMES IN A ROW. ONCE IT GETS GOING GOOD IT'S FINE. IT'S ALWAYS FINE IF IT'S BEEN OFF FOR A WHILE (FIRST THING IN THE MORNING OR STARTING AFTER WORK). EVENTUALLY THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO A SHOP, A GUY DIAGNOSED IT, CHANGED OUT A SENSOR AND THE FUEL PUMP. IT DIDN'T HELP.

Mileage: 50,000

I STARTED MY VEHICLE YESTERDAY TO WARM UP AND ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES LATER HEARD A BIG BOOM, LOOKED OUT THE DOOR AND THE FRONT END OF MY ESCAPE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAD SCHEDULED IT TO GET REPAIRED YESTERDAY MORNING, BUT WAS UNABLE TO MAKE IT AS WE RECEIVED A LOT OF SNOW AND SCHOOLS WERE CANCELLED AND SUCH. I HAD KNOWN OF THE RECALL SINCE LAST YEAR SINCE I ALREADY WAS INVOLVED IN ANOTHER RECALL WITH THE LATCH. I TRIED TO GET THEM TAKEN CARE OF AT THE SAME TIME, BUT THE REMEDY WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WOULDN'T BE FOR SOME TIME. I RECEIVED A NOTICE DIRECTLY FROM FORD BETWEEN ONE AND TWO WEEKS AGO AND CALLED ZIEGLER IN ELKHART TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, BUT THEY WEREN'T AVAILABLE FOR ALMOST A WEEK. IT IS OBVIOUS THE DAMAGE WAS ALREADY DONE WITH MY CAR ANYWAY, CONSIDERING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL, WHICH A WHOLE PROCESS OF THE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKING, COOLANT LEAKING OUT AND THAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I AM THANKFUL THAT THE CAR WAS JUST WARMING UP IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND NEITHER MY KIDS NOR MYSELF WERE INSIDE. I AM ALSO GRATEFUL THAT OUR HOUSE DIDN'T CATCH FIRE AND JUST SUSTAINED SOME COSMETIC DAMAGE DUE TO THE HEAT. I DO NOT HAVE THE REPORT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT YET, BUT THEY SAID IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE SOON. IT WAS THE PENN TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPT THAT RESPONDED AND I TALKED TO DURGAN SPINSKY WHOSE WORK NUMBER IS 5742555075 * (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS

Mileage: 60,500

AFTER ABOUT (3) MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR, THE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLICKERING. I DIDN'T PAY TOO MUCH ATTENTION TO IT. AFTER A WHILE, THE SCREEN COMPLETELY WENT OUT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE & THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTEE & IT WOULD COST ME AT LEAST 750.00 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER & THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO KEEP THE CAR FOR AT LEAST 3 DAYS BECAUSE THEY HAD TO KEEP THE CAR UNTIL THEY RECEIVE THE NEW CLUSTER & INSTALL IT. IF THERE ARE OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, I WOULD LIKE SOME ADVICE.

Mileage: 46,000

THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLS OUT. HAS BEEN FIXED ONCE ALREADY BUT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINE THE REPAIR. WOULD HAPPEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY OR THROUGH PARKING LOT UNTIL THIS LAST TIME. I MERGED ONTO A MAJOR FREEWAY AND WAS UP TO 75-80MPH AND THE CAR STALLED OUT, ALMOST HIT BY 2 SEMIS TRYING TO AVOID RE ENDING ME ON THE FREEEWAY. *TT CONSUMER STATED NEVER HAD A BRAKE FAILURE. ISSUE WAS ENGINE STALL. UPDATED 9/4/18*JB

Mileage: 83,500

MY VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AND DYING WHEN I AM DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED (ROADWAY OR PARKING LOT ALIKE) , I REPLACED THE BATTERY TO MAKE SURE THAT WASN'T CAUSING IT AND IT STILL DOES IT. I STARTED TO RESEARCH THE ISSUE AND APPARENTLY THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT MODEL FOR THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE DESCRIPTION MATCHES MY ISSUE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECALL. I DID MORE RESEARCH AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF DEALERSHIPS STATING THIS IS NOT A RECALL AND SOME PEOPLE WERE ALMOST INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS. VEHICLES STOPPING WHILE DRIVING IS VERY DANGEROUS. THIS RECALL DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED. THE CODE REPORTED FOR THIS IS TSP 13-12-12. PLEASE LOOK AT THESE LINKS: HTTP://WWW.FORDESCAPE.ORG/FORUM/ENGINE-TECHNICAL-DISCUSSION/22274-ENGINE-STALLING-CUTTING-OUT-WHILE-DRIVING.HTML HTTPS://JALOPNIK.COM/FORD-FOCUS-ST-FORUM-COMPLAINTS-RESULT-IN-WIRING-HARNES-1622529308 HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/FORD/ESCAPE/WIRING-PROBLEMS.PHP

Mileage: 47,000

THE ELECTRONIC SCREEN IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS FAILED. FORD RECALLED THIS MODEL UNDER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER "15V406000". HOWEVER, THE RECALL MAKE DATE STOPPED ONE MONTH BEFORE MY CAR MAKE DATE. MY VEHICLE HAS A BLANK SCREEN BUT IS CURRENTLY NOT COVERED. THE SCREEN STOPPED WORKING IN JULY, 2017 WITH 53000 MILES ON THE CAR. I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF $750.00 TO REPAIR.

FIRST THE WIRING HAD TO BE REPLACE, WEEK LATER CATALYIC CONVERTOR, WEEK LATER TRANSMISSION, CAR IS ONLY 4 YRS OLD

1. SEAT BELT: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNEXPECTEDLY STOPPED WORKING AND WILL NOT CLICK OR LOCK INTO PLACE. THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS TO NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED WHEN NEEDED, INCREASE THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. 2: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL: BLANK DISPLAY, OR OFTEN TIMES INRESPONSIVE. IF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER OF MAY NOT BE WARNED OF SAFETY RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS LOW TIRE PRESSURES OR DISABLED AIR BAGS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH. 3.BODY: DOOR: THE BODY OF THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS OFTEN HARD TO CLOSE AND THE BODY OF THE DOOR OFTEN COMES OFF. A DOOR THAT OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE RESULT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO CLOSE, MAY RESULT IN AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT FALLING FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

THE DISPLAY SCREEN WHICH SHOWS MILEAGE AND TIRE PRESSURE JUST RANDOMLY WENT OUT. IT WAS AS IF THERE WAS SOME SORT OF SHORT. THE SCREEN WOULD COME ON WITH LINES THROUGH IT AND TRY TO SHOW THE DISPLAY AND THEN COMPLETELY WHITED OUT. THIS WAS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. I WENT OUT TO START IT ONE DAY ON MY WAY TO WORK AND THERE WAS NOTHING VISIBLE.

IN 3 DAYS MY CAR HAD DIED 6 TIMES. FIRST TIME I THOUGHT MAYBE I HAD LEFT SOMETHING ON AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. I HAD SOMEONE AT WORK JUMP ME, AND I WENT ON MY WAY. THE FOLLOWING 5 TIMES, I HAD TO REPEATEDLY PUSH THE START BUTTON WHILE TRYING TO PUSH DOWN ON THE BREAK. EVENTUALLY THE CAR STARTS BUT ALL OF MY ELECTRONICS GO CRAZY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY, DROVE 20 MILES TO GET THERE, TURNED THE CAR OFF, WHEN THEY TRIED TO MOVE IT, IT WOULDN'T START. I SHOWED THEM HOW YOU HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING THE BUTTON WHILE EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL GOES CRAZY. DEALERSHIP BLAMING THE BATTERY, BUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE BATTERY TO DRAIN SO FAST? MY CONCERN IS THAT ALL THE ELECTRONICS GO CRAZY AND IT DECIDES TO DIE WHENEVER IT WANTS. HOPE I AM NOT DRIVING WITH MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN!!!! BASED ON WHAT I AM READING ONLINE, I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS ISSUE!

Mileage: 90,000

INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. BLANK MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL PLACED FOR THIS ISSUE FOR SAFETY CONCERNS ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AT THE SAME PLANT BETWEEN MAY 19, 2014 TO FEBRUARY 6, 2015. THE NUMBER FOR THE RECALL IS 15C03. MY VEHICLE ISN'T INCLUDED. MY VEHICLE IS FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURING PLANT, BUT WITH THE DATE OF MARCH 2014. MY CAR HOWEVER DOES HAVE A RECALL OF THE COOLANT SYSTEM, POSSIBLE OVERHEATED WITH FIRE HAS BEEN REPORTED. I AM WAITING FOR PARTS. IF IT WERE TO OVERHEAT I WOULD HAVE NO WARNING WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INOPERATIVE. ALSO WITH WEATHER CHANGING, I HAVE NO WARNING FOR PROPER TIRE INFLATION AND SEVERAL OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS. IF THE RECALL WAS PLACED BECAUSE A "SAFETY CONCERN" WAS RECOGNIZED, HOW CAN MY VEHICLE BE ELIMINATED IN THE RECALL. IT'S THE SAME SAFETY CONCERN.

ON FEBRUARY 2017 I BROUGHT A 2014 FORD ESCAPE AT ABOUT 59 K MILES AND NOW IT HAS ABOUT 70K MILES ON IT. I WAS TOTALLY CLUELESS AS TO HOW UNSAFE THIS CAR WAS AND ALL OF THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS/ISSUES THAT CONSUMERS ARE HAVING WITH THIS CAR. ON 09/22/2017, THIS CAR TOTALLY BROKE DOWN. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS I ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AS THE CAR WITHOUT MADE A LOUD NOISE, AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING JUST STOPPED/SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC. NONE OF THE SAFETY INDICATOR ALERTS WORKED IN THIS CAR SO I WAS CLUELESS THAT THE CARD HAD ANY ISSUES. I ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AT THE TIME AND IT WAS CLEARLY OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAD THE CAR TOWED ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT IT IS THE TRANSMISSION, BAD BATTERY, ABS ISSUES AND POSSIBLY AN ALTERNATOR. I WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND POSSIBLE A RECALL THAT IS WHY NO WARNINGS LIGHTS CAME ON TO LET ME KNOW IT WAS A PROBLEM. I REACHED OUT TO FORD WHO BASICALLY SAID SORRY WE DON'T CARE HAVE A NICE DAY. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE AND SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF OF THE MARKET UNTIL FORD CAN GET THIS IN ORDER. I REALLY HOPE SOMEONE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER BEFORE SOMEONE LOSE THEIR LIFE.

Mileage: 70,000

RECALL 14S17 VEHICLE HAS HESITATED AND STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS STALLED TWICE AFTER BEING PUT IN REVERSE. EVENTUALLY CAR STARTED. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES WHILE DRIVING WHERE THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO SPUTTER AND HESITATE BUT WILL CONTINUE TO DRIVE. YESTERDAY IT STALLED AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AFTER ACCELERATION AND WOULD NOT RESTART. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT MECHANIC'S SHOP AND MECHANIC IS REPORTING AN ERROR CODE OF "POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE FAIL". THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE! THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 14S17 AS IT IS A DOCUMENTED ISSUE WITH 2014 FORD ESCAPE VEHICLES.

Mileage: 53,000

SCREEN ON DASH, IN FRONT OF STEERING WHEEL, IS JUST A BLANK LIGHT. I CAN NO LONGER SEE MY MILEAGE, DIRECTIONAL, COMPASS, ETC

10/7/17 APPROX 6:30 PM WHILE ENTERING ON RAMP ONTO FRWAY AT APPROX 35 MPH, DRIVING DIST OF LESS THAN 1/2 TO 3/4 MILE FROM LAST PARKED STOP, INDICATOR DASH MEMO OF "ENGINE TEMP HIGH PULL OVER SAFELY", NO INDICATION ON ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AS IT REGISTERED BELOW MID MARK. PULLLED OVER ON FRWAY INTO CLOSED LANES, TURNED OFF ENGINE. TURNED ON AGAIN TO ADVANCE 10 FT OUT OF WAY OF ONRAMP VEHICLES, TEMP GAUGE INDICATED "H", TURNED OFF ENGINE. CALLED FOR TOW, TECH COULD NOT START ENG, BATTERY DEAD. TOWED HOME (LESS THAN 2-4 MILES), ENGINE OFF WITH TICKING SOUND THAT COULD BE HEARD ACROSS GRILL. TODAY, 10/8/17 THIS AM CHECKED COOLANT AND EMPTY. NO INDICATION OF ENG RUNNING "HOT" OR NO FLUID LOW INDICATOR LIGHT/WARNING. THERE WAS NEVER ANY WARNING LIGHTS, ETC TIME DRIVING FROM 9/27/17 THRU 10/7/17.. *ON 9/27/17 I HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, FLUIDS CHECKS W/RECEIPT OF DEALER PERFORMING ALL WORK AND CHECKS PRIOR TO A TRIP OF APPROX 346 MI EA WAY, TRAVELED APPROX 20 ADDITIONAL MI FROM 10/3/17-10/7/17 AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION OVERHTING OF ENGINE AND I HAD TO EXPECT COOLANT WAS FULL, NOT LOW AS IT WAS SERVICED APPROX 9 DAYS PRIOR. *ON 9/27/17 I ALSO SPECIFICALLY ASKED SERVICE REP AND TECH IF FLUIDS WERE CHECKED BOTH STATED YES,OKAY, ALSO INDICATED ON SERVICE RECEIPT.THEY PERFORM A COMPLETE CHECK OF FLUIDS, HOSES, ETC. TO KNOW IF FORD ESCAPES, 2014 OR OTHERS, HAVE HAD COMPLAINTS REGARDING OVERHEATING W/O WARNINGS AND/OR IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF THIS FORD ENGINE HAVING A RECORD OF THESE PROBLEMS AND COMPLAINTS W/DEALER WHO DOES ALL ROUTINE MAINT ON MY VEHICLE AND ANY COMPLAINTS R/T BELL FORD, PHX SERDEPT REGARDING SAME ISSUE? READ FORDESCAPE.ORG THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR ENGINES CATCH FIRE DUE TO OVERHTING/COOLANT, #17S09 IS IT VALID? I WILL BE ARRANGING TOWING FROM MY HOME TO DEALERSHIP MY VEHICLE&PERFORMED LAST MAINT&OIL CHANGE ON 9 /27/17: BELL FORD, PHXAZ 85023

Mileage: 51,500

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BEING DRIVEN WHEN HEAVY RAIN BEGAN. THE WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN ON IN ANY LEVEL, MANUAL OR OTHERWISE. THIS CREATED AN EXTREAMLY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH LITTLE TO NO VISIBILITY. THE DEALER DID NOT DISCLOSE THE PROBLEMS WITH THE 2014 FORD ESCAPE BCM BUT INDICATED WAS THE CAUSE. THEY HOWEVER DID NOT REPLACE IT, BUT DID CHARGE $450 FOR DIAGNOSIS ONLY. NO ACTUAL REPAIR WAS MADE. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE UNDER RECALL. IT IS AGAIN AFFECTING THE WIPER CONTROL INTERMITTENTLY.

Mileage: 36,000

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE

VEHICLE SUDDENLY HESITATES AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT CREATING A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

Mileage: 43,000

MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE SUDDENLY HESITATES AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT, CAUSING A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. MY ESCAPE HAS NEVER HAD ANY WORK PERFORMED ON IT BEYOND NEW TIRES AND OIL CHANGES SO THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SPLICES IN THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE MAP SENSOR. I WAS ALSO TOLD IT IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS FORD'S CURRENT RECALL NUMBER 14S17 FOR 2013-2014 FORD ESCAPES; HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT COVERED BY THIS RECALL DUE TO ITS MANUFACTURING DATE. APPARENTLY ADDITIONAL VEHICLES NEED TO BE ADDED TO THIS RECALL OR A NEW RECALL NEEDS TO BE ISSUED AS THIS ISSUE CONTINUED ON MY FORD ESCAPE AND FORD HAS REFUSED TO FIX MY PROBLEM SINCE MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO THE NUMBER OF MILES, EVEN THOUGH THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM AND NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE. I WAS CHARGED $360.35 TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE.

Mileage: 75,000

"TAKATA RECALL" EVEN THOUGH I NO LONGER HAVE THE CAR, HAD THEM REPOSSESSED IT. I MADE VERY CLEAR WHEN BUYING I WANTED A CAR I WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH. I HAH JUST FILLED MY TANK WITH GAS ON MY WAY TO SEE MY PAIN MED DOCTOR 80 MILES AWAY FUEL SYSTEM QUIT, AT STATION, THIS IS AN IN CLOSED SYSTEM NOT SUPPOSED TO GO OUT BECAUSE MY CAR WAS STILL IN SHOP I MISSED ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THIS DR. WHICH RESULTED IN ME BEING PUT INTO WITHDRAWALS FROM MEDICATION, HAD I DRIVEN THERE ANY SYSTEM HAD GONE OUT I WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL ON HIGHWAY 287 TOWARDS WICHITA FALLS TX WHICH IS EXTREMELY HEAVY TRAFFIC. TWO TIMES MY LIFE WAS PLACED IN DANGER BECAUSE OF A RECALL I WAS NOT INFORMED OF. NOW FORD WHAT'S ME TO PAY FOR WHAT THEY DIDN'T GET FROM AUCTION I'M NOT PAYING FOR A CAR THAT NEARLY GOT ME KILLED TWICE AND I DON'T THINK THEY SHOULD PUT THIS AGAINST MY CREDIT. I'M CONSIDERING SUING AS THEY COST ME MY DOCTOR, THROUGH ME INTO WITHDRAWALS WHICH AT THE TIME WAS LIFE THREATENING BECAUSE OF HEALTH, AND POSSIBLY LOSING CONTROL ON HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES WHICH COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE, NOW THERE IS ANOTHER RECALL ABOUT ENGINE FIRES. STATIONARY FAILURE WITH FAR REACHING CONSEQUENCES.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT AND WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL HER INSURANCE COMPANY AND DID NOT OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

Mileage: 25,000

WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND DOES NOT GO OUT AS IT SHOULD. UPON PUTTING THE CAR IN GEAR AND MOVING FORWARD, THE SPEEDOMETER GOES OUT, TRIP COMPUTER GOES OUT, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN HILL ASSIST WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH FEAR OF BRAKES FAILING, NO SPEEDOMETER AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS COMING ON.

Mileage: 13,000

BOUGHT 2014 FORD ESCAPE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO NOTIFY ME WHEN ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES WERE NOT INFLATED AT PROPER TIER PRESSURE CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO DRIVE CORRECTLY ON ROAD CAUSING ME TO SLIDE OFF ROAD DROVE CAR HOME SINCE WAS ONLY 2 MILES FROM HOUSE HUSBAND AND STEP SON CAME OUT TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED THEY BOTH CHECKED ALL 4 TIRES SAID EVERYONE WAS UNDER INFLATED WHICH WAS THE CAUSE OF CAR NOT DRIVING PROPERLY HUSBAND ASK IF THE PANEL TOLD ME AND I SAID NO THEY PUT AIR IN ALL 4 TIRES .TAKING CAR TO FORD DEALER TO HAVE THEM CHECK IT OUT WHILE FIXING 2 OTHER RECALLS.

Mileage: 50,000

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE INTERSTATE. ENGINE BEGAN TO JERK A BIT THEN WARNING MESSAGES APPEARED ON SCREEN. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. AFTER CAR STOPPED SMOKE BEGAN TO APPEAR FROM UNDER HOOD AND ENTERING CAB THROUGH THE VENTS. I OPENED THE WINDOW TO CLEAR THE SMOKE AND LOOKED FOR PHONE NUMBER TO ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THINKING IT WAS ONLY A BELT THAT HAD MELTED OR BURNED. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES I BEGAN TO SEE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD BY THE WINDSHIELD. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY HAPPENED TO BE PULLING IN BEHIND ME AFTER SEEING MY CAR IN DISTRESS. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. WITHIN FIVE TO TEN MINUTES THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. AFTER A SHORT INVESTIGATION ON THE SCENE THE FD BELIEVED THE CAUSE TO BE ELECTRICAL AND APPEARED TO HAVE BEGUN AND CAUSED THE MOST DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT CORNER OF THE ENGINE.

Mileage: 68,800

ON APRIL 5, 2016, MY SUV FAILED TO START, SO I CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. THE BATTERY HAD EXTENSIVE CORROSION. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED AAA, AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLAVED THE BATTERY. OCTOBER 5, 2016, I NOTICED THAT MY SUV WAS HESITANT TO START NORMALLY. AFTER INSPECTING MY BATTERY, A SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION WAS AGAIN PRESENT. ASSUMING THIS WAS MORE THAN A SIMPLE BATTERY ISSUE, I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ' BRANDON FORD IN TAMPA, FL. I EXPLAINED THE TECHNICIAN MY RECENT HISTORY WITH THE BATTERY AND SHOWED HIM THE PICTURES. I EXPLICITLY INFORMED HIM THAT I DID NOT WANT A 'BAND-AID FIX' FOR THIS ISSUE. AFTER HIS ASSESSMENT, THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT HE WOULD CLEAN THE CONNECTIONS AND INSTALL ANTI-CORROSION PADS AND THAT WOULD SOLVE THE ISSUE. ON DECEMBER 30 2016, I VISITED BRANDON FORD BECAUSE MY VEHICLE'S 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATED, AND THE SUV WAS EXPERIENCING STUTTERING WHILE DRIVING BOTH ON MY RESIDENTIAL STREET AND ON THE HIGHWAY. A BIT OF CORROSION WAS PRESENT AGAIN. THE FORD TECH CALLED ME AFTER DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM AND EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE AROUND $400 TO FIX THE ISSUE ' A POOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ' BY REPLACING THE ENGINE HARNESS SIGNAL RETURN SPLICES. HE ALSO INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. NONETHELESS, I CHOSE TO COMPLETE THE SERVICE. ON FEBRUARY 9TH, I REACHED OUT TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TO EXPLAIN MY ISSUE. I HAVE ATTACHED ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO AND FROM FORD. THEY DO NOT FEEL IT IS A WARRANTY OR MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I WISH TO HAVE THAT RE-EVALUATED.

FAILURE OF THE MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY. THE DISPLAY WAS FLICKERING AND DIFFICULT TO SEE FOR A FEW WEEKS, BUT THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ONE DAY WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IT WENT COMPLETELY BLACK AND HAS REMAINED SO SINCE THAT TIME. I CAN NO LONGER SEE THE DISPLAY, WHICH IS COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS INCLUDES THE ODOMETER, IMPORTANT INDICATORS, AND WHAT GEAR THE CAR IS IN. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE THAT OCCURRED A COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THE CAR LEFT THE WARRANTY PERIOD BY DATE (>3 YEARS). WITH NO WAY TO READ THE ODOMETER, THIS MAKES IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SELL THE VEHICLE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE NHTSA HAS ISSUED RECALLS ON THE MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY FOR OTHER 2014 FORD ESCAPES, HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I BELIEVE MY CAR HAS THE SAME FAULTY MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL DISPLAY THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES HAVE.

Mileage: 31,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. A WARNING CODE (P0087) ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, WHICH INDICATED TROUBLE WITH THE FUEL RAIL. THE CONTACT WAITED THIRTY SECONDS AND THEN RESUMED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V005000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/06/17 *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL; THEREFORE, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. UPDATED 08/22/2017*JS

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS ENGINE POWER WHILE BEING OPERATED AT ANY SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A TERMINAL KIT AND GROUND WIRING INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY 6-8 TIMES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,764.

Mileage: 8,764

THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 44 MILES AND IS ALL BREAKING DOWN, WHEN THE BATTERY WHEN DOWN ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY WINDOWS ARE GOING UP AND DOWN WITH OUT PUSHING THE BUTTON, LIGHTS TURN ON AND OF BY THEN SELF'S, IS JUST TO NEW TO HAPPEN ALL THIS PROBLEM, HA MONEY THAT THEY CHARGE (DEALER ) IS TO EXPENSIVE, AND I SUPPOSE PAID EVERY MAINTENANCE FOR INSPECTION TO SEE IF MY CAR IS DOING OK , LAST TIME THEY INSPECTED AND DIDNT SEE THE BATTERY PROBLEM , THE MISSING SCREW IN THE CONTAINER OF REFRIGERANT, AND LOW OIL LEVEL IN THE BRAKE CONTAINER. THAT NOT HAVE WARRANTY ANY MORE , LIKE THEY KNOW ALL READY THAT IT WILL BE PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL PART. I THINK THIS CARS ARE THE WORSE WHEN THEY ARE ELECTRICALL OR TO MUCH "TECHNOLOGY" I WAS IN LOS ANGELES AREA FAR AWY FROM HOME AND A PLACE THAT SEEM DANGEROUS..... IT WASNT SAFETY TO BE IN THAT PLACE WITH MY BROKEN NEW CAR. T THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL TO SEE ID ELECTRICAL ARE WORKING CORRECTLY , THIS NOW IS GOING A COST A FORTUNE, ...THIS IS NOT RIGHT, I DIDNT FEEL SAFE SINCE MY WINDOWS WAS OPEN , WAS IN THE NIGHT AND NEAR TO A LIQUOR STORE AND REHAB CENTER. PEOPLE ACTING ESTRANGE ASKING FOR MONEY , COULD NOT CLOSE MY WINDOWS

Mileage: 44

THE EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR DOES NOT PROPERLY WORK CAUSING THE AC TO BLOW HOT AIR AND IN THE SUMMER THAT CAUSE PEOPLE TO OVER HEAT OR PASS OUT FROM HEAT EXHAUSTION BECAUSE THE PART IS NOT WORKING.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE BACKING UP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH, THE BACK UP SENSOR FAILED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY BY THE CONTACT. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

CPSC: 2014 FORD ESCAPE: CONSUMER STATED THE KEY FOB WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED, BY USING THE HANDLE. *JB

VEHICLE WAS STARTED WITH REMOTE START IN DRIVEWAY. DRIVER OPENED FRONT PASSENGER DOOR . PLACE PURSE WITH KEY ON SEAT AND ANIMAL CARRIER WITH SICK PET ON FRONT FLOOR. WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED ALL 4 DOORS LOCKED. ATTEMPTS TO OPEN THE DOORS WERE MADE BY 3 SEPARATE PEOPLE WITH NO SUCCESS. HAD TO BREAK BACK WINDOW TO GET IN. COST US $500 FOR THE WINDOW. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFERED NO ASSIST WITH THE REPAIR.

Mileage: 15,380

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS HAD A BAD CONNECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE TURBO CHARGE BOOST SENSOR AND AIR SENSOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/20/16*LJ

Mileage: 46,000

JUST PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE. A YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR. TROUBLE CODE P26B7 (DEALER SPECIFIC). IT LOOKS LIKE THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE BYPASS COOLANT SOLENOID OR COOLANT LEAKS. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ONLY OCCASIONALLY WORK.

Mileage: 62,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THREE DAYS OF ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,170.

Mileage: 14,170

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BCM CONNECTOR WAS DISCONNECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,439.

Mileage: 7,439

WHENEVER CAR IS ON AND PARKED, NOT MOVING, OR GOING SLOWER THAN 20 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT COOL AND BLOWS EXTREMELY HOT AIR INTO THE CAR. IF I AM IN TRAFFIC, AT A STOP LIGHT, GETTING DRIVE THROUGH, OR PARKING THE CAR, IT QUICKLY GETS DANGEROUSLY HOT. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE 100+ DEGREE DAYS CONSISTENTLY, WITH MY CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT I FEAR DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN THIS HEAT AS IT IS KNOWN TO KILL IN TEXAS. MY FATHER IS AN ELECTRICIAN AND WHEN I TOLD HIM HE SAID IT LOOKS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL OR POWER PROBLEM BECAUSE HE THINKS THE CAR IDLES TOO LOW.

Mileage: 18,000

"ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW LIGHT" CAME ON TWICE WITH "HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE" BOTH TIMES. AFTER STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL, CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AND GAVE NO INDICATION IT HAD STALLED. ALL NORMAL LIGHTS WERE ON. I PUT CAR IN "PARK" AND RESTARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ON HILLS AND HAS DIED ON ME FOUR TIMES.

Mileage: 5,753

VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START, HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE, BUT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY POWER GOING TO ENGINE TO START. NO CLICKING (AS WITH A DEAD BATTERY - ALL LIGHTS WERE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY). WAITED 10 MINUTES AND IT STARTED. TURNED IT OFF BRIEFLY TO GO INSIDE TO TELL SHOP OWNER THAT CAR HAD STARTED. CAME BACK OUT, IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO RESTART AND IT WOULD NOT. LEFT CAR WHERE PARKED AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER IN THE MORNING. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO START EACH TIME. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND TO PICK UP MY CAR. WHICH I DID. *TR

Mileage: 12,698

ONCE AGAIN VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED FOR OVER AN HOUR. TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO START. ALL DASH LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS, ETC. WOULD FUNCTION, BUT NO INDICATION OF IGNITION WHEN KEY WAS TURNED. TRIED BOTH KEYS TO MAKE SURE IT WAS NOT A BAD KEY. NEITHER KEY WORKED. LEFT CAR WHERE PARKED OVERNIGHT AND RETURNED IN THE MORNING. CAR STARTED. CALLED DEALER AND IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT I DRIVE THE CAR IN, RATHER THAN HAVE IT TOWED IN. I DID. I LEFT THE CAR AT THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED LATER THAT DAY THAT THEY HAD BEEN ABLE TO VERIFY MY COMPLIANT. THEY INDICATED THAT IT WAS A BUILD UP OF RESISTANCE IN A WIRE THEN THE ENGINE WAS HOT. IT WAS WRAPPED AND I WAS ASSURED THE I WOULD NO LONGER HAVE THE PROBLEM. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT SOME 2013-14 FORD ESCAPES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION OF CASING AROUND THE WIRING, CAUSING EXACTLY THE PROBLEMS I HAVE BEEN HAVING. ALL THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS LISTED IN THE RECALL, SHORT OF A POSSIBLE CRASH HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED TO DATE! MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AT ONE OF THE AFFECTED ASSEMBLY PLANTS DURING THE AFFECTED DATES. HOWEVER, THE RECALL INDICATES 2.0 LITER ENGINES. MINE IS A 1.6 LITER ENGINE. THEREFORE, DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME AND ASSURED ME THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN SOLVED. I REQUESTED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS BE REPLACED BECAUSE I FELT UNSAFE IN MY VEHICLE AND WAS AFRAID THAT IT WOULD STOP SUDDENLY AND I COULD CRASH. I WAS TOLD THAT REPAIR WAS NOT POSSIBLE, BECAUSE MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT RECALLED. I WAS ASSURED THAT I SHOULD HAVE NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. I ACCEPTED THE RETURN OF MY VEHICLE, WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN, WE WOULD ESCALATE MY REQUEST FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER HAD MY CAR FOR OVER A WEEK. *TR

Mileage: 12,790

CAR JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY. DROVE APPROXIMATELY A QUARTER MILE AND MADE A RIGHT TURN. THE STEERING LOCKED UP IN MID TURN. FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO CARS PARKED ON THIS PARTICULAR STREET OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. MANAGED TO STRAIGHTEN WHEEL AND ABLE TO PULL IN A PARKING SPOT. CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED SHUTTING DOWN TO SAVE BATTERY POWER. HAD CAR TOWED TO FORD DEALER. THEY SAY THE ALTERNATOR WAS WEAK. FIVE DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT AND STILL WAITING FOR THE PART. LOST CONFIDENCE IN THE PRODUCT. CAR IS NINE MONTHS OLD. *TR

Mileage: 8,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR THROUGH THE VENTS AND CAUSED THE ODOR TO PENETRATE THE INTERIOR FABRIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEW REASON WHY IT HAD THE BURNING RUBBER ODOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT UNDER ODI# 10640819 AT 3.5 MONTHS AND NOW I'M AT 7 MONTHS AND FORD DOES NOT HAVE A FIX. HOW ARE THEY ALLOWED TO EXTEND CUSTOMERS THIS LONG AND NOTHING IS DONE TO THEM. WHAT CAN I DO TO FORD TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED? MY CLOCK ALSO HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH AND SOME ELECTRONICS ACT STUPID AT TIMES. MY FORD DEALER SAYS ITS FORD BUT WHO KNOWS? IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A FIX THEN GIVE ME A NEW CAR THAT WORKS. FORD IS USELESS AND NO ONE CARES AS THEY KEEP SAYING I'M SORRY. *TR

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES WERE OVER 100F. VEHICLE CUTOFF - LOST ALL POWER AND WAS COASTING. SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL TO RESTART - WHICH IT DID. PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY CALLED HERTZ ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. VEHICLE CUTOFF AGAIN WHILE PARKED. DID NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. RESTARTED AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY HERTZ. *TR

Mileage: 35,548

I WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON AT 73 MPH, WHEN I COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE, MY ESCAPE JUST DIED WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS, STALL OUT OR ANYTHING. JUST AS IF SOMEONE TURNED IT OFF. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN WITH NO LUCK. WHEN I TURNED THE KEY OVER, IT SEEMED LIKE IT WANTED TO START BUT WAS NOT GETTING THE GAS TO. I TRIED 3 MORE TIME AND FINALLY CALLED FORD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP. I AM WAITING ON A REPLY (WITH NO LOANER ETC) THE REASON I BUY NEW IS FOR PEACE OF MIND. NOT EVEN , 10,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT BRAKES? WHAT GIVES. I HAVE ALREADY TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER ONCE (THE DAY AFTER I BOUGHT IT) BECAUSE IT TRIES TO STALL WHEN SWITCHING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, BUT THE DEALER MADE SOME EXCUSE AND SAID TO WATCH AND SEE IF IT CONTINUES. I AM JUST GLAD THAT I WAS WITHIN CELL PHONE SIGNAL RANGE BECAUSE I HAD JUST NOT BEEN A FEW MINUTES BEFORE (SCARY). *TR

Mileage: 9,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL SOUND AND STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.

Mileage: 200

POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT IN THIS NEW VEHICLE 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. WHEN LOOKED AT BY A TECHNICIAN, THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 20 DAYS. *TR

Mileage: 5,000

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE IT'S APPROACH SENSOR WENT OFF. I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO BEING IN TRAFFIC BUT THEN IT WENT OFF ON A CONSTANT HIGH PITCH SQUEAL. IT LASTED FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES THEN SHUT OFF. THEN WHEN I WAS ON THE HANDS FREE TELEPHONE DEVICE THROUGH THE FORD CONSAL IT WENT OFF AGAIN AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VERY HIGH PITCH SQUEAL AND I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND PUT IT IN PARK. THEN IT HAPPENED WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. THE SQUEAL WAS SO LOUD I WANTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO FORD AND ASK FOR A REFUND. I COULD NOT STOP THE SOUND AND IT SOUNDED LIKE MY SPEAKERS WERE ON HIGH BUT I COULDN'T LOWER THE VOLUME. THIS WAS A NEW VEHICLE AND JUST DROVE IT OFF THE LOT ABOUT A MONTH OR LESS. IT HASN'T HAPPENED SINCE. *JS

Mileage: 80

THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. WITH THE HEADLIGHTS NOT ON, THE WIPERS WOULD WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOT EFFICIENTLY, CAUSING AN UNSAFE DRIVE DURING RAIN. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. TRYING TO RIDE HOME IN THE DARK WITH NO LIGHTS, NOR WIPERS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY CAUSED AN UNSAFE SITUATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SIGNALS AND PARKING LIGHTS ARE DIMMING AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CAR IS PRESENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR TWO DAYS- HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT YET. *TR

Mileage: 13,000

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY I ACCIDENTALLY DEPRESSED THE KEYLESS START-STOP BUTTON. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE LOST AND ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART BY PUSHING START-STOP BUTTON. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW CAR - WITH OTHER CARS CLOSE BEHIND- SHIFT GEAR SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND APPLY BRAKE PEDAL SO THAT START-STOP BUTTON WOULD RESTART ENGINE. I HAVE HAD FORD DEALERSHIP CHECK KEYLESS START-STOP SYSTEM AND THEY INDICATE THAT SYSTEM WORKS AS IT SHOULD. START - STOP BUTTON IS LOCATED IN DRIVERS RIGHT KNEE AREA AND IS TWO INCHES FROM SIMILAR LOOKING CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTON. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE LOST WITH ENGINE OFF AND CAR IN MOTION. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY REFERRED US TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. *TR

Mileage: 9,600

THE 2014 FORD ESCAPE HAS A SOFTWARE/HARDWARE BUG IN WHICH THE INTERIOR INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMER DOES NOT RETAIN ITS MANUAL DIMMER SETTINGS. AFTER 20-30 MINUTES WITH THE VEHICLE POWERED OFF, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIMMER SETTING REVERTS TO MAXIMUM BRIGHTNESS AUTOMATICALLY. MORE THAN AN INCONVENIENCE, THIS BUG IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. IF A DRIVER PERCEIVES THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO BE TOO BRIGHT, THE DRIVER MUST MANUALLY DIM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL EVERY TIME IT IS DARK ENOUGH THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED TO DRIVE. FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE DESIGN BUG AT THIS TIME BECAUSE THEY DO NOT THINK IT BOTHERS ENOUGH CUSTOMERS. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE IF A DRIVER HAPPENS TO BECOME TIRED OF DIMMING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL EACH NIGHT OR IF THEY SIMPLY FORGET TO DIM THEM ONE TIME, THEY COULD BECOME UNWITTINGLY DISTRACTED BY THE INTERIOR BRIGHTNESS AND CAUSE A TRAFFIC INCIDENT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A LEGITIMATE SAFETY CONCERN AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE FORD BE ENCOURAGED TO ADDRESS IT. *TR

THE DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT DIM AUTOMATICALLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL AS WELL AS FROM FORD TECHNICIANS. THEY ARE ON FULL BRIGHT ALL THE TIME. AN ANALOGY WOULD BE LIKE HAVING AN ONCOMING CAR HAVING ITS HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM AT NIGHT AND THEREFORE BE BLINDING. THERE IS A MANUAL OVERRIDE TO ADJUST BUT THIS MUST BE DONE EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. I TALKED TO A FORD REP AND WAS TOLD, "NOTHING IS PERFECT, DEAL WITH IT". THE LOCAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO REPAIR IT AS FORD HAS YET TO ISSUE AN ADVISORY. I WOULD THINK FORD WOULD WANT ITS SOPHISTICATED CARS TO WORK CORRECTLY. WE WILL SEE. *TR

Mileage: 150

FIRST TIME (WHILE DRIVING)INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDLES JUMPED, DISPLAY READ P TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK. CYCLE REPEATED A COUPLE OF TIMES THEN CLUSTER LIGHT TURNED OFF AND NEEDLES WENT TO OFF POSITION. DISPLAY ONLY READ PRND AND MILEAGE. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER ON11-7-13. CLUSTER REPLACED BY DEALER. PICKED CAR UP FROM DEALER 11-15-13. REPAIR WORKED ABOUT FOUR DAYS AND SAME CLUSTER PROBLEMS RETURNED AND BECAME WORSE. MULTIPLE TIMES CLUSTER WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN STARTING, MULTIPLE TIMES (WHILE DRIVING) CAR BEEPS AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS TURN ON DISPLAY READS SERVICE ENGINE & P TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK, CLUSTER GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE TIMES. TODAY, CLUSTER WON'T TURN ON, CLUSTER DISPLAY IS COMPLETELY BLACK, HEATER DOES NOT GET HOT, CANNOT CHANGE VENT FROM DEFROST TO DASH, RADIO WON'T TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY, DISPLAY ABOVE RADIO- TIME IS WRONG & NO TEMPERATURE READING, REAR VIEW CAMERA NOT WORKING. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER TODAY. *TR

Mileage: 400