42 of the
2,662 complaints about the 2014 Ford Escape are about the
throttle and cruise control — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
54,000 miles.
B
42
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Vehicle Speed Control
4197.6%
Accelerator Pedal
12.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control across every Ford Escape year
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.
NHTSA complaint #11701320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, GACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MY CAR HAS 15 RECALLS AND 3 different FORD dealerships REFUSES TO do recall work This has gone on for more than 2 years. They claim to have done recall work that has not been done. It has a defective transmission. It took off while in park and hit a tow truck.
NHTSA complaint #11691261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Axis, AL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The ABS, Anti-lock braking sytem symbol came on about 3 or 4 months ago. Other symbols that came on were the brake system (circle with exclamation point in it), the red word "brake", the stability control light, and the speedometer stopped working/ The information display stopped working. We have taken the car to three local Ford Service departments to have it checked only to be told the ABS part is on back order. Furthermore, I've read that the brakes could be compromised. No Speedometer or display functions is dangerous. The only receipt I have tells me it is the ABS module that is on back order.
NHTSA complaint #11678864 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fayetteville, GACrash1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving along at 60 mph suddenly my car stops going in heavy traffic and won't move,, then it accelerated to high RPMS and was stuck, then it hard shifted into gear and it lundged forward fast and went about 5 feet then it wouldn't move. Almost got killed on a busy hwy. because of it accelerating on its on out into traffic while it was in park, then just came to a dead stop. The only way I can describe is it was not moving in park, then it was like it shifted by itself and lundged forward and stoped like it was slammed into park from a high speed but it did it this on it's own while the shifter was in park. It took off again and I drove it to the side of the hwy, and turned it off. Called and got a friend who has a trailer to come tow me. I Cranked my car to see if it would move to get it on the trailer. I Slowly drove it up on the ramps and got about half way up, then it stopped wouldn't move again, still in drive it rolled back down the ramps on its own, I was just sitting there and it was idling was like the rpms were higher than normal so I shut it off for a minute. Got back in it cranked it up put it in drive and it wouldn't move, put in in reverse it backed up but it was revved up and shifted hard, so I put it back in park and it spit and spuddered so I shifted to neutral an then car just shifted into drive and took off on it's on and drove up missing the ramps and ran into the back of his trailer, crushing my front end. Then it wouldn't move again. Winched it on the trailer, got home and it drove to get it off the trailer, but I'm terrified to drive it.
NHTSA complaint #11648260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 109,000 milesWakefield, RICrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 3 MPH, the contact stated that she was in a parking lot when she depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle unintentionally accelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle was moving at approximately 45 MPH and it continued to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle drove into a field, she turned the vehicle to the left to avoid crashing into a large rock. The contact stated she crashed into the rock with the right front end and bumper. The contact stated that the car was still accelerating as if she was depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated she was depressing the brake pedal and the vehicle was not stopping. The contact stated she crashed through a guard rail and crossed a four-lane road. The contact stated that she turned the vehicle and re-crossed the four lanes and crashed through a wooden fence. The contact stated that she was turning the steering wheel left and returned to the parking where she was able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that she had not noticed any warning lights. The police were on the scene and filed a report. The contact was not injured. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an impound lot and was declared a total loss by the contact's insurance. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
NHTSA complaint #11558547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,529 milesFrisco, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The car takes off late (delayed) after pushing on the gas pedal. The shifting is also not responding, for example, I placed the car in “REVERSE” gear and the car actually went forward like it was in DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #11553105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I got off work and was heading home one of the streets i Devon is uphill. As I’m driving up the hill the car just started rolling backwards. I hit the breaks and turned car off and back on and even thought it was I. Drive it would only go backwards. No matter what I did it was jerking and acting like it didn’t have power even though the rpm’s was up. I mechanic came to check on me and during his inspection we discovered damages to the passenger inner tire end rod and struts so I had that repaired and the the front axle need replacing cause it wasn’t even turn to move the wheels. so I had to replace that as well. I assumed the axle was the issue but it still was driving like it didn’t want to go forward. I then say the some transmission stuff on recall so I just parked it until the pets was available. My car stopped in July 2022 and I just got the repairs done august 21,2023. I drove it about 30miles total and now I have a red indicator light that say TRASMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW!!! This is absolutely unacceptable and ford motor company really need to fix these transmission failure problems. Before all the recalls kills somebody. There are no indicators that tell you something is wrong until it’s wrong. Peoples lives are in danger more and more everyday the fact the manufacturers only care about the consumers money and not their safety is mind blowing. Selling badly made vehicles and the consumers are the one who suffer the most!!!!I hope y’all look into this very soon and help the little people that’s really trying to help ourselves!!!! Had 70,000 miles when I purchased it and now 7 years later it has on 105,200 miles on it…. Not sure van 40000 miles in 7 years. With other minor breakdowns I didn’t name.
NHTSA complaint #11540183 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spanaway, WA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Transmission fault error code. The transmission is not shifting into gear whether I am trying to go forward or backwards. I have been stranded twice within the last six months because of this issue.
NHTSA complaint #11535389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Upper Chichester, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
It seems like my transmission kicked out on me in the middle of a busy intersection. Now my car is stuck at work while I figure out where to take it and how to pay for transmission repairs.
NHTSA complaint #11517203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pelican Rapids, MN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
So I called Nelson Ford today they told me that I had 3 recalls on my vehicle according to the website here I've had 15 recalls they say I had 3 recalls. Now my car hesitates when it accelerates and doesn't shift right they say that the recall as nothing to do with the transmission itself. That the recalls only covers the cable bushing only and if it fails then they will fix it only of I can't move the car and that I get it towed in. And now I have a lemon and I can't offord to replace the transmission if the same problem exists . And I feel like ford is not taking responsibility for there lemon car
NHTSA complaint #11482087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winlock, WA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notification, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration after taking her foot off the brake pedal. The vehicle drove across six lanes of traffic and was unable to stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact applied the parking brake and was able to stop the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11478439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Raleigh, NC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #11470562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pelican Rapids, MN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I'll be driving along and sometimes going 30 miles an hour sometimes going up to 65 70 miles an hour on the interstate And while I'm accelerating the car will start shaking like the the whole thing wil. In the only way that it stops is if I let off the accelerator and go slower speed accelerate you know what it means there's that magic speed but like if I have my cruise control on then it has to be at a certain speed because otherwise it will just start shaking and shaking and shaking
NHTSA complaint #11469949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,875 milesParkersburg, WV
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reversed without warning. In addition, the RPM was fluctuating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,875.
NHTSA complaint #11454418 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winnipeg, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving on the highway I lost braking power the brake vacuum pump ceased up and broke the bolt in the cam shaft that had to be drilled out and replaced then that caused more damage to the cam and bottom end of the motor for the motor to throw the following codes: p0365 p0369 p0012 p0299 b1215 p0234 U3008 U3003 U0300 p1594 U0140 U0154 U2300 U0422 B1B36 With all these codes I did the following and am now without a vehicle thanks to FORD. This vehicle only has 58000 Miles is single owner and was well maintained till this incident now I am told the motor has to be rebuilt as the cam and bottom end are the issues with this vehicle and this has happened to a lot of people and could have cause a crash or deadly accident as no brakes and now no vehicle. The three sensors were replaced and brake vacuum pump and bolt that drives the pump from the cam along with new spark plugs and valve cover gaskets plus oil change and filter plus new battery and tires along with front rotors calipers brake pads and rear rotors and brake pads. I blame Ford for this as this is a well known issue with 2014 to 2019 models of Ford Escape Titanium 2.0l Eco Boost Engine with turbo. Garages all over the US and Canada have been just replacing the engines due to poor engineering on Fords part and I believe Ford should be held responsible to the engines replacement as it is not even 60000 Miles and I try to take good car of my vehicle only to have none now to drive. Ford Should be held Responsible.
NHTSA complaint #11427314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesBrooklyn, NY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I TRIED TO PARK MY CAR AS USUALLY, PUT THE SHIFT IN P, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE. I WAS SCARED AND UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED. I HAD TO TO DRIVE AROUND THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF HOME DEPOT IN DICKSON CITY AND FINALLY DECIDED TO TURN OF THE CAR. AFTER THAT I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON THE ENGINE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AWAY TO GIBBONS FORD.
NHTSA complaint #11412934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140 milesGaylord, MI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. WOULD NOT ALLOW TO SHIFT IN ANY GEAR. THIS HAS RECALLED ON SEVERAL THOUSAND VEHICLES, UNFORTUNATELY MY VIN # WAS NOT HONORED. ALSO BRAKE BOOSTER HAS FAILED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS.
NHTSA complaint #11389495 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,487 milesTampa, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
NHTSA complaint #11384844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Knoxville, TN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
AFTER PURCHASING MY FORD MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. I REPLACED IT AND A YEAR LATER HAD MY RECALL REPLACED FOR MY COOLANT SENSOR. WHILE THIS HAPPENED I HAD NO IDEA MY COOLANT LEVEL WAS SO LOW BECAUSE MY WARNING LIGHT NEVER CAME ON IN RETURN DAMAGED THE HOSE. SO I HAD TO SPEND $562 TO REPLACE THAT TO MAKE SURE THE RECALL WAS PUT ON CORRECTLY. WHEN I RETURNED TO PICK UP MY CAR I COULDN'T EVEN DRIVE IT OUT BECAUSE IT STARTED JERKING AND FEELS LIKE MY TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT AGAIN. THIS 2014 FORD ESCAPE HAS SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. NOT TO MENTION AFTER SO MANY MILES OF DRIVING I HAVE TO TAKE OUT MY FUSE TO RESET MY BLUETOOTH RADIO.
NHTSA complaint #11384016 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,800 milesLauderdale Lakes, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND VIBRATE WHILE THE SPEED REDUCED INDEPENDENTLY. AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS DESIGNED HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER PLANTATION FORD LOCATED AT 707 N. STATE RD 7, PLANTATION, FL 33317, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,800.
NHTSA complaint #11348972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,013 milesDenver, CO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #11322106 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesMinnetonka, MN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOWS A LOW COOLANT THAN ENGINE OVERHEAT MESSAGE. IT IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TO SHUT DOWN, SPEED RAPIDLY DECREASES AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. I MUST STOP THE CAR, PLACE IT IN PARK, SHUT IT OFF, WAIT A FEW MINUTES THAN RESTART IT. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 55 AND 65 MPH ON THE MAJOR FREEWAY WHERE THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IS UP TO 70 MPH, 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC. SINCE THE LOSS OF POWER IS IMMEDIATE AND I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT, I HAVE VERY LITTLE TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER VEHICLES BEFORE I AM IN CRAWL MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS JUST INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED. COOLANT IS NOT LOW, ENGINE HAD NOT OVERHEATED AND THERE IS NO WARNING THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE UNTIL 30 SECONDS BEFORE IT STARTS SHUTTING DOWN. HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW AND IT WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED AFTER THE FIRST TIME. MY VEHICLE HAS NO OPEN RECALLS AND IT HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE IN THE PAST 2 WEEKS WITH REGARDS TO THE OVERHEAT ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11310869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesWinter Haven, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CAR KEPT STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THEN COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AFTER GOING 40MPH. NO INDICATION OF A TRANSMISSION ERROR. CHANGED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND STILL DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE. SOMETIMES THE ACCELERATION ON THE VEHICLE IS TERRIBLE AND THE AC GIVES OUT AND I NEED TO CONSTANTLY TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON TO WORK. HAVING TO TOW IT TO FORD BECAUSE IT'S NOT DRIVABLE AND SPEND ALL THIS MONEY ON A CAR I'M STILL PAYING FOR, GETTING RID OF IT AND NOT BUYING ANOTHER FORD EVER AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11307380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesHamilton, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS MY CAR HAS STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND CUT OFF RANDOMLY. I WAS OUT ON DECEMBER 26, 2019 AND MY VEHICLE CUT OFF 4 TIMES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC SO I DID NOT GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TO RESTART THE CAR EACH TIME. WHEN I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON DECEMBER 23, 2019 TO REPORT WHAT WAS HAPPENING, I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $125 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TO BE RAN ON THE VEHICLE AND WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR APPLICABLE REPAIRS DUE TO THEIR BEING NO OPEN RECALLS REGARDING GAS PRESSURE. THIS ALONE MAKES THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA complaint #11291478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesIndianapolis, IN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
EVERY TIME I GET GAS THE CAR HAVE TROUBLE STARTING BACK UP. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING, AND RANDOMLY STOPS. TODAY 10/28/2019 I WAS ON THE EWAY GOING WEST OF 465 INDIANAPOLIS AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN NSTOPPED BEFORE I CAN EVEN PULL OVER. I SAT THERE FOR 5 MINS CAR OFF AND IT TURNED BACK ON. I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF N START BACK UP. ENGINE LIGHT BATTERY AND TRANS LIGHT HAVE ALL CAME ON AMD IT SHUTS OFF AND COME BACK ON LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPENED YET AUTO SHOPS CAN NOT FIND A DIAGNOSTIC FOR THE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR A MONTH
NHTSA complaint #11271616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1 milesPortland, OR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I'LL BE DRIVING, THE IT WILL STOP AND THROW UP THE OIL LIGHT, BATTERY LIGHT AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP ON 122ND ST IN PORTLAND, THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG BECAUSE IT WASN'T THROWING ANY CODES. NOW I'M SITTING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ERROR CODE SAYS ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW. I'VE HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR SO NOT SURE WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. CARS/SUVS SHOULDN'T JUST STOP WORKING WHILE YOU'RE DRIVING THEM.
NHTSA complaint #11256368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesSAN Diego, CA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TRANSMISSION HAS A HARD SHIFT FROM TIME TO TIME MAKING IT FEEL LIKE THE ENGINE IS JUST GOING TO FALL OUT. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN DURING A SPECIFIC OCCURRENCE BUT IT SEEMS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS DELAYED GOING GEAR TO GEAR WETHER IT BE FROM PARK TO REVERSE TO DRIVE, OR FROM GEARS 1-5
NHTSA complaint #11245150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 113,000 milesJAX, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THIS CAR HAS HAD 13 RECALLS SINCE MANUFACTURED FOR DIFFERENT MECHANICAL AND SAFETY ISSUES SOME EVEN RESULTING IN SPONTANEOUS ERUPTION OF FIRE TO THE ENGINE BAY. WHILE REPLACING MY BATTERY THE DELEARAHIP NOTIFIED ME OF SEVERAL RECALLS THAT REQUIRED ATTENTION, SO I HAD THEM REPLACE EACH ITEM THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED, ONE OF WHICH WAS A SENSOR WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE IT REPLACED SUBSEQUENTLY, MAYBE 6 MONTHS LATER I HAD DRIVING ISSUES WHILE OPERATING IT ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THE VEHICLE WOULD GO IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED THE ENTIRE DRIVE HOME TO THE POINT WHERE I HAD TO DRIVE WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO THAT I WOULD NOT GET REAR ENDED FOR HAVING INTERMITTENT SPEED/DRIVING ISSUES. THE CAR WOULD LITERALLY OVER REV THE THE ENGINE AS IF I WAS FLOORING THE PEDAL WHEN I WASN'T EVEN TOUCH THE GAS AT ALL. THE SENSOR LITERALLY TOOK CONTROL OF THE ENGINE AS IF IT WAS DRIVING ITSELF. I DIDN'T DRIVE IT UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING THEN THE NEXT DAY, THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE IT WAS IF I SLOWLY TRANSITIONED SPEEDS. I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. AFTER REPLACING THE SENSOR IT STILLS SEEMS TO NEED TO BE DRIVEN SLOWER THAN WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT OR IT MIGHT BREAK AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH MY DAUGHTER IN IT DUE TO THE FACT THAT I MIGHT HAVE MECHANICAL ISSUES WHILE DRIVING AGAIN & BE ON THE HIGHWAY TO HAVE A HIGH SPEED COLLISION WITH A TODDLER WOULD KILL ONE OR BOTH OF US. THIS MODEL IN PARTICULAR HAS HAD MORE RECALLS THAN ANY CAR I'VE EVER HAD OR EVEN HEARD OF HAVING. I HAVE TO CONTINUE MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT DUE TO MY NEGATIVE EQUITY YET IT ISN'T RELIABLE ENOUGH TO GET ME TO WORK EVERYDAY. FORD NEEDS TO REPLACE THIS MODEL FOR ALL OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #11173729 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesHoward City, MI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
NHTSA complaint #11151851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesVermillion, SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A DOZEN TIMES NOW WHEN WE START IT UP IT RUN REAL RUFF AND WILL LURCH, THE RPMS GO UP BUT NOT MPH BEING GAINED. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN IT OFF AND RESTART AND IT RUNS FINE. WE GET A MESSAGE THAT READS "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW". WHEN WE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY CAN'T FINE ANY ERRORS ON WHEN THEY HOOK IT UP TO THEIR COMPUTER. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST WEEK AND OVER THE ALMOST 4 YEARS I'VE OWNED THE CAR. I WAS DRIVING IT ON A CITY STREET AND HAD JUST BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY, OTHER TIMES IT'S HAPPENED HAS BEEN ON CITY STREETS SHORTLY AFTER PULLING FORWARD, AND THOSE TIMES I HAD NOT BACKED UP AT ALL PRIOR TO IT DOING IT. THIS MORNING WHEN IT HAPPENED I ALMOST HAD SOMEONE REAR-END ME BECAUSE MY CAR WOULD NOT GET ABOVE 5MPH. I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOME BEFORE THE ERROR MESSAGE CAME ON AND WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. THANKFULLY I WASN'T ON THE HIGHWAY YET.
NHTSA complaint #11128635 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.