Components: POWER TRAIN
April 12, 2021
TBD
Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Mechanical
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| Rearview Video Systems | Standard |
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| Dynamic Head Restraints | Not Available |
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| Head Restraint | Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat |
| Advanced Belt Feature | Standard |
| Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage | Driver, Front Passenger |
| Seat Belt Reminder System | Driver, Front Passenger |
| Frontal Air Bag | Driver, Front Passenger |
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| Curtain | Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat |
| Pelvis/Torso | Driver, Front Passenger |
| Knee | Driver |
| Additional Air Bags | Not Available |
| Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements | Yes |
| LATCH Locations | Rear Seat |
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| Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) | Not Available |
| Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations | Not Available |
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11414292 |
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| Consumer Location: | MONROE, GA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DRIVER PULLED TO SAFE AREA AND STOPPED CAR AT WHICH POINT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. NO WARNING/EMERGENCY LIGHTS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (NO CHECK ENGINE, BATTERY, OVERHEAT, OR OTHER HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISPLAYED). TOWED TO CLOSEST FORD DEALER. DIAGNOSTICS STATED TRANSMISSION FAILURE (92,000 MI; BOUGHT USED FROM FORD DEALER IN 2017 WITH 60K MILES). TRANSMISSION REPLACED. DURING TEST DRIVE FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT, FORD DEALER MECHANIC IDENTIFIED A RATTLING NOISE. THIS NOISE WAS NOT HEARD PRIOR TO THE FAILURE BUT MAY HAVE BEEN PRESENT DURING THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE BUT NOT HEARD BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE MECHANIC RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR SIMILAR FORD CARS (I.E. EDGE) FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE AND REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL INCLUDED REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION. ADDITIONALLY, TRANSMISSION/FLEXPLATE FAILURES IN THE 2014 ESCAPE IS INCLUDED IN A 2020 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT ALLEGING FORD ACTIVELY CONCEALED ENGINE & TRANSMISSION FAILURES. VEHICLES IDENTIFIED IN THIS SETTLEMENT SHOULD BE RECALLED. CONSUMERS WHO HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR IDENTIFIED FAILURES SHOULD BE REIMBURSED PARTS/LABOR BY FORD. THE VEHICLE IN THIS INCIDENT WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN A PRIOR ENGINE RECALL. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY A FORD DEALER IN MAY 2018.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11413014 |
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| Consumer Location: | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
DUE TO COOLANT LEAK/BURNING/LEAKING INTO ENGINE I AM HAVING TO ADD COOLANT TO MY VEHICLE EVERY OTHER MONTH WHEN THE VEHICLE ALERTS ME THAT COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW. I TOOK CAR IN BACK IN 2018 WHEN THE RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE WAS CREATED. THE RECALL DID NOTHING TO FIX THE ACTUAL ISSUE OF WHERE THE COOLANT WAS GOING AND ONLY INSERTED A SENSOR IN THE SYSTEM TO NOTIFY THE DRIVER OF THE ISSUE SOONER TO HOPEFULLY PREVENT ENGINE FROM CATCHING FIRE DUE TO RUNNING TOO HOT. MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 55K MILES AND ENGINE IS NOT PERFORMING AS IT DID BEFORE AND I AM CONCERNED THAT COOLANT HAS DAMAGED MY ENGINE. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS SAID THAT SINCE MY VEHICLE IS 2014 MODEL YEAR THAT IT IS OUT OF ANY WARRANTY. THIS IS REALLY NOT ACCEPTABLE AS I MENTIONED THEY IDENTIFIED AN ISSUE WITH THE COOLANT BUT DIDN'T FIX IT AND ONLY PUT AN EARLY ALERT IN. PLEASE LOOK INTO AND ADVISE HOW I CAN GET THIS CORRECTED OR REPLACED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED IN 2018 THE VEHICLE SAID IT WAS RUNNING HOT AND REDUCED POWER AND I COULD ONLY DRIVE IT FOR A FEW MINS AT A TIME TO GET IT TO A DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT. THIS WAS IN JULY 2018 AND I HAVE BEEN ADDING COOLANT EVERY COUPLE OF FEW MONTHS SINCE JULY OF 2018.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11407172 |
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| Consumer Location: | MARIETTA, GA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN CITY ROAD, VEHICLE WAS SUDDENLY IN NEUTRAL. WAS UNABLE TO GET IT TO STAY IN DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION BEING REBUILT.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11377922 |
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| Consumer Location: | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
IN FEB 2019 I HAD MY FORD ESCAPE SERVICED FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT RECALL (17S09). IN OCTOBER 2020 THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOUND MY ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS OF MY ENGINE. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF BY THE RECALL. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD AND FORD CLAIMS THE REPAIR WILL BE $5,000. THEY CLAIM THAT THE RECALL WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSE. I AM WRITING FOR FORD TO REOPEN RECALL 17S09. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND LIABILITY.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11322091 |
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| Consumer Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
SHIFTING IS NOT RIGHT IT STOPPED IN MIDDLE OFTHE ROAD AND LOST OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION AND WONT MOVE OR SHIFT GEAR THIS IS AFTER THE RECALL AS PERFORMED DEALER WAS ON INTERESTED ON SELL NEW CAR AND CAR LEFT DEAL IN WORST CONDITION THEN IT ARRIVE IN WAS CHARGED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND NOTHING WAS QUOTED ALMOST CASED A ACCIDENT IN A BUSY STREET AND HAD MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH ME CAR WAS PURCHASED A YR AGO AND SEATS ARE STUCK AND NO REASON OR SOLUTION WAS OFFERED OTHER THAN TO BUY A NEW CARCAR WAS IN MOTION AND JUST FROM OUT THE BLUE SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE HAD HIT CAR JUST?LOUD NOISE AND CAR STARED TO MOVE AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN BEGAM TO FORCE AS IF?IT WAS ON PARK WJEN IT WAS INDRIVE WJEN IN?SPORT IT WOD SHOW CHANGE VERY SCARY NOWARMING JUST STOPPED
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11307837 |
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| Consumer Location: | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
MY TIRE GOT A RAZOR BLADE IN IT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH TO MY SPARE AFTER PARKING IN MY PARKING STRUCTURE BECAUSE THE STANDARD LUG WRENCH INCLUDED DID NOT FIT OVER THE LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS WERE TOO BIG FOR THE LUG WRENCH PROVIDED BY FORD. I HAD TO DRIVE WITH A FLAT TIRE BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE IT TO A SPARE. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE, BUT I AM CONCERNED FOR THE WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE WHO GET A FLAT TIRE ON A HIGHWAY OR AN UNSAFE AREA.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11156374 |
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| Consumer Location: | CANTON, MI |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
VEHICLE STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVE AND ENGINE OIL SYMBOL AND BATTERY SIGNS POP UP ON THE DASHBOARD. TURN OFF THE CAR AND ON AGAIN TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS STARTS OCCURRING ON MY CARS ONCE THE CAR HAS 60,000 MILES. CANNOT REPRODUCE THIS ISSUE. BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE VERIFIED AND THEY ARE GOOD CONDITION.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11155997 |
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| Consumer Location: | JASPER, AL |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
COOLANT LEAK. NO SENSOR WARNING LIGHT. NO RECALL NOTICE. MESSAGE STATED CAR WAS OVERHEATING WHILE IDLING IN A DRIVE-THRU. ADDED COOLANT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, SAME SITUATION, DIFFERENT DRIVE-THRU. COOLANT ADDED.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11143484 |
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| Consumer Location: | TALLADEGA, AL |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
I GOT A CARD IN THE MAIL FOR ME TOO CHECK TOO SEE IF MY VEHICLE IS IN THE RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11124575 |
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| Consumer Location: | Unknown |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING FORWARD AND ALSO WOULD NOT DRIVE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOB THOMAS FORD (310 W. COLISEUM BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11024908 |
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| Consumer Location: | MARBLEHEAD, MA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DEFECTIVE, BUT FORD WON'T REPLACE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY, EVEN PREMIUM EXTENDED. DEALER REPLACED AT COST OF $556 PLUS CHARGED ANOTHER $100 TO ALIGN WHEELS. FORD WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF, DESPITE ISSUING TSB NO. 15-0194 INDICATING THAT SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY BE DEFECTIVE. FORD SAYS PART NOT COVERED, BUT THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO DEFECTIVE PART.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10945587 |
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| Consumer Location: | ROCKY RIVER, OH |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
AAA OPERATOR REPORTED THAT LUG NUT WAS SWOLLEN; COULDN'T REMOVE WITH STANDARD EQUIPMENT. DEALER TODAY SAID ALL LUG NUTS NEEDED REPLACING AS THEY WERE "SWOLLEN" DUE TO CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE CAP. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS THE SUPPLIED TIRE IRON CAN'T REMOVE THEM. SOMETIMES THEY MUST BE SAWED OFF TO REPLACE. APPARENTLY, SAME HAPPENED WITH MY 2010 FORD FUSION. MANY SIMILAR REPORTS ON THE INTERNET.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10671793 |
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| Consumer Location: | SAINT PETERS, MO |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY DURING THE DAY. WE WERE NOT OPERATING THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF AND THE SHADE WAS COMPLETELY OPEN. SUDDENLY AND ALL AT ONCE, THE FRONT PANE OF GLASS IN THE SUNROOF EXPLODED INTO THE CABIN. GLASS CUT MY FACE IN TWO LOCATIONS AND CAUSED BLEEDING. THERE WAS NO NEARBY TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF US OR ON THE SIDE. WE WERE NOT TRAVELING UNDER AN OVERPASS. WE WERE ABLE TO QUICKLY REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS THE BREAKAGE CAUSED US TO SLOW DOWN AND SWERVE. THERE WERE NO OTHER COLLISIONS OR DAMAGE AFTER THE SUNROOF BROKE. AS NO OBJECT OR PROJECTILE CAUSED THE BREAKAGE AND THERE WAS NO PRIOR DAMAGE TO THE SUNROOF, IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THERE WAS A FAULT WITH EITHER THE GLASS OR SUNROOF ASSEMBLY. *TR
| NHTSA ID Number: | 10608665 |
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| Consumer Location: | GROSSE POINTE, MI |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX9EU**** |
HAVE A ONE MONTH OLD 2014 FORD ESCAPE WITH 1,380 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING WEST ON NEWLY PAVED I-94 IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MY TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TEN MINUTES LATER MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW IN FOUR SPOTS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE FORD DEALER TOLD ME I RAN OVER SOMETHING AND DISMISSED IT. I'VE HAD BLOWOUTS AND FLAT TIRES BEFORE BUT NOTHING WHERE THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE FAILS IN FOUR PLACES. *TR UPDATED 02/11/15 *JS
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11441724 |
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| Consumer Location: | EAST CHICAGO, IN |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX2EU**** |
I have had a 2014 Ford escape titanium 1.6L turbo, but I have had two transmissions (6F35) fail for the exact same reason. The torque converter is shooting metal into the transmission causing an internal failure. This has resulted in me having to pay for yet another transmission costing me at least $6,000 from the repair and then for acquiring a rental vehicle. I've been told by my repair shop that this is a common issue with this transmission. The failure both times has happened when I have been driving at a high rate of speed on the expressway and I suddenly lose the ability to drive the car and I have to coast to safety. The first time this happened I did experience a warning from my on board system but the second time the failure happened and nothing came up on the dash. I currently have an extended warranty through endurance that is not paying for this repair. This will be the second claim that I have made then I will have to pay out of pocket. I think there seriously needs to be a recall or some sort of redesign done on this torque converter.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11441097 |
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| Consumer Location: | SILVER CREEK, GA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GX4EU**** |
I was driving down the road on my way home from the store my car suddenly stalled on me. I would have been rear ended had I not been able to pull over on the side of the road because a car was right behind me. I was fortunate to be able to not hit ant trees or mailboxes on the side of the road or that there was not a deep ditch! It could have been a bad wreck with deadly injuries. The engine was still running even though it loss power. There was no warning. The engine light never came on. I tried getting back on the the road, the car would barely go and was making a grinder /wining noise.Still on engine light or warning. I managed to get to my drive way, then the gear slipped and the car jerked bad! I was able to get it in the driveway! I had it towed to a automotive shop. The technician determined I have transmission failure! I am having to get a new transmission!!! I the car has 58,000 miles on it when it happened. It’s my understanding that this has happened to other people with 2014 Ford Escape.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11440455 |
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| Consumer Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN: | 1fmcu0jx1eu**** |
Vehicle stalls many times while driving usually after starting vehicle and take off . Check engine light came on there was a code for fuel pump or fuel pressure. Looks like there may be a recall on my vehicle as well unsure as to next steps, I dont want to get in a accident need fixed asap
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11440347 |
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| Consumer Location: | MASTIC BEACH, NY |
| VIN: | 1FMCU9GX8EU**** |
2014 Ford Escape presents with major engine cooling system issues for several years despite regular repair and maintenance to these systems. Heat blows cold unless driving 55 mph or more and coolant needs to be replaced every two weeks during the fall and winter. Engine coolant leaks onto engine block despite regular repair for several years. Serious safety hazard possible due to this.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11440355 |
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| Consumer Location: | CATONSVILLE, MD |
| VIN: | 1fmcu9gx6eu**** |
It is an ongoing issue with the 2014 escape. They had a recall out for the coolant system. A healthy engine does not use coolant. I kept having it checked it had no visible leaks but was losing coolant No visible leaks. I got an engine light I took the car to Ford dealer here in Scarborough Toronto he told me the car coolant has been leaking into engine blocks. The dealer is claiming it has nothing to do with the recall. Ford won't fix it and is saying it's not part of the recall. They are saying I have to replace my whole engine. It is a 2014 Ford escape with 110000Km on it.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11439999 |
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| Consumer Location: | SOUTHFIELD, MI |
| VIN: | 1FMCU9GX4EU**** |
The contact's niece owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his niece was driving at 60-65 MPH, she saw smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The coolant warning light illuminated. The contact stated that as his niece veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle, she saw fire underneath the vehicle. The contact's niece was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where it was totaled. The used car dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in the recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11439662 |
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| Consumer Location: | MARRERO, LA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GX1EU**** |
The car continues to have a leak of coolant even after the dealership claims it has been repaired. There is no visible sign of a coolant leak. The engine continues to run hot on a daily basis. The car does not even give a signal warning until it has already reached high temperatures and then states to shut the engine down immediately. The service center refuses to inspect my car as they state the recall has already been repaired. It appears to be an on going problem with 2014 1.6L Escape engines.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11439728 |
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| Consumer Location: | LAKEVILLE, MA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GX0EU**** |
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.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11439408 |
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| Consumer Location: | WEBSTER, TX |
| VIN: | 1fmcu0g96eu**** |
Vehicle got a steering assist fault on information center. At that time, loss of power steering. It is electric power steering for this vehicle. Was unable to steer vehicle at this time. Did not cause a diagnostic code. Searched online and many issues with this vehicle. Ford says nothing is wrong. Someone will get hurt if this is not fixed. The amount of people having this issue is a manufacture defect and should be fixed as such.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11439178 |
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| Consumer Location: | LARGO, FL |
| VIN: | 1fmcu9j92eu**** |
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the power steering assist fault warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact's daughter used excessive force to drive the vehicle home. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that the steering rack assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact filed a case and was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11438611 |
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| Consumer Location: | CRESTLINE, CA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU9GX1EU**** |
Coolant is leaking into the engine, Ford is aware of this issue and has owners install an engine coolant sensor to avoid a potential fire risk. This was done with this vehicle however it obviously does not fix the underlying problem.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11438664 |
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| Consumer Location: | WILMINGTON, DE |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GX2EU**** |
Vehicle stalled while driving around 45mph while in traffic this has happened 2 times now and mechanics were unsure of issue.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11438240 |
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| Consumer Location: | CHARLOTTE, NC |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GXXEU**** |
Went to pull out from light and car would not go into gear then clunk it jammed into gear but then the light was red and it almost sent me into the intersection
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11438270 |
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| Consumer Location: | LEXINGTON, KY |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GXXEU**** |
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while stationary, the contact shifted into reverse however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the shifter cable bushing replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11438158 |
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| Consumer Location: | KEWANEE, IL |
| VIN: | 1FMCU9G95EU**** |
Light went off for low tire pressure. Rear passenger side tire was low. Filled with air and drove for a couple weeks; light again went off. Filled tire again and took to service center this morning to see if something had penetrated tire or if bead had loosened. Service center found nail in tire and repaired. They had to replace 4 lug nuts as they were swollen. (I didn’t even know this was possible!). A simple and inexpensive tire repair turned into more than expected, which is rough when you’re on a small, fixed income. My fear is that I will eventually have the same experience/expense, at some point in time, with the other three tires. As a side note, and something that maybe should be filed as a separate complaint, is that the back-up camera malfunctions frequently…sometimes with image appearing upside down or a completely black screen. I spoke with two separate repair shops and was told it couldn’t be fixed…had to be replaced…and was quoted over $500 to replace it…obviously something I cannot afford to do. Was told it’s a common issue on Escapes, yet there have been no recalls for this issue. If we’re really trying to improve safety, then maybe this issue needs to be addressed as well. I have heard they will be required on new cars in the future; but something needs to be done about existing failures…and to set a standard regarding future failures on those new cars. My camera went out after warranty expiration, so I had no way to afford to fix it. Ford should stand behind their product and replace these defective cameras. My car now has 95,207 miles on it, and the camera failed over a year ago. I wouldn’t think a 7-year-old (6-year-old at time of failure) car with less than 100,000 miles on it should have that type of failure. Ford needs to use better equipment or offer better warranties. For most of us, $500 is a pretty substantial expense, and I’ll bet there are a lot of Escapes with defective cameras that people can’t afford to fix.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11437995 |
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| Consumer Location: | SPOKANE VALLEY, WA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GX1EU**** |
Transmission quit working and the vehicle stopped forward progress abruptly. There were no warnings on the dash. Vehicle will not shift and transmission disengages with no warning. Repair shop quoted a complete replacement at $7000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11437777 |
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| Consumer Location: | SKIPPERS, VA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GXXEU**** |
Vehicle began shaking when idling and was taken to independent repair shop. Upon their inspection oil was found around the spark plugs which was an indication that there was a cracked cylinder head caused by overheating and requiring a new engine. There had been no sensor alert that coolant levels were low.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11437817 |
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| Consumer Location: | GREENBACK, TN |
| VIN: | 1FMCU9GX0EU**** |
Vehicle continues to lose coolant. No visible leaks. Vehicle previously tested for coolant loss. Dealership performed pressure test. Tested satisfactory. Problem has persisted. FORD has issued a recall for coolant loss. Contacted FORD, told my vehicle is not on the recall list. My vehicle has the 1.6l ecoboost engine that has a known problem of coolant leaking into the cylinders. FORD customer service is unable to explain why my vehicle is not part of the recall, only saying my VIN is not part of the coolant recall. At some point my vehicle will suffer catastrophic engine failure or a fire. FORD has put coolant level sensors in vehicles with this engine. This does not solve the leaking problem, but at least monitors coolant level. My VIN strangely does not qualify for this.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11437122 |
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| Consumer Location: | DEER PARK, NY |
| VIN: | 1fmcu9g99eu**** |
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the power steering assist fault warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to move the vehicle off the road. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that the steering rack assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11437253 |
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| Consumer Location: | FLORENCE, AZ |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0J9XEU**** |
Driving and the steering assist failure warning came on and lost all power steering.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11436405 |
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| Consumer Location: | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0F72EU**** |
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated he turned off the vehicle and as he turned it back on, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The contact stated when he switched gears to drive the vehicle moved with delay, however, he was able to drive to his destination. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to their location for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,342.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11436516 |
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| Consumer Location: | OAK LAWN, IL |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0GX7EU**** |
A common issue on these Ford Escapes (Mine is a 2014) are the canister purge valve sticks open , causing the fuels vapors to enter engine while fueling. This essentially floods the engine when fueling. It also throws a check engine light and runs lean. I have seen hundreds of issues which the Ford Escapes and nothing has been done about it . This should be covered under the emissions defect warranty but the part is not listed. The weird part is this same exact issue is listed under numerous recalls for different models such as the Ford Focus. I have no idea why Ford is not acknowledging this issue on the Escape ,especially on the 1.6 EcoBoost engine - which is a PAIN to change the canister purge valve. Hopefully Ford fixes this and sends recalls to everyone affected.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11436232 |
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| Consumer Location: | SAN JOSE, CA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0F77EU**** |
UNKNOWN. Often back up camera when using reverse in automatic transmission display goes blank or says camera not found Doesn’t work often dealer twice or more nothing found. Darn.
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11435655 |
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| Consumer Location: | MILTON, PA |
| VIN: | 1fMCU9GXXEU**** |
The valve for the eco system is stuck open which causes car to stall while driving and loses power on a flat surface(most do that uphill) and revs engine rpms way too high and tranny slips. I have a aftermarket warranty that is bumper to bumper but seems everytime i take it to garage the warranty company claims the parts aren't covered. I can't afford this repair which is going to cost me $600. The company doesn't even pay for the diagnosis which is another $90. Ford investigation needs to recheck their results over
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11435078 |
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| Consumer Location: | MCGAHEYSVILLE, VA |
| VIN: | 1FMCU9GX0EU**** |
Engine caught on fire
| NHTSA ID Number: | 11435022 |
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| Consumer Location: | HOLMEN, WI |
| VIN: | 1FMCU0JX3EU**** |
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle overheated. There was an abnormal odor and detection of heat inside the vehicle. A message to pull over and check the engine was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that there was anti-freeze in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The repair parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact mentioned being extremely concerned about driving the vehicle and a possible fire. The failure mileage was 51,187.
