10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 64
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,175 miles

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problem #564

Oct 302023

Escape

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the engine was overheating. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The message to -??Pull Over Safely-?? was displayed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

- Collinsville, TX, USA

problem #563

Jun 152023

Escape

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The hood was lifted, and a sizzling sound was coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the engine needed be replaced, due to coolant leaking into cylinder #4. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Harrisburg, MO, USA

problem #562

Oct 072023

Escape

  • miles
*coolant level stand pipe and sensor. car just start doing the overheating while I was on the highway and the car just slow the running while I was there. I bring the car to and authorize ford dealer. a warning light saying that the coolant level was low but the coolant was full. Is being and issue since I buy the car. I bring it to the dealer where I buy it twice and they say they fix it. But because the car broke down because the transmission went down I didn-??t notice that the problem never being fix. Until I take the car out of the transmission shop. And still have the same issue now is not running. the car is just shaking and slow down because it says the engine is overheating

- Haverhill , MA, USA

problem #561

Oct 022023

Escape

  • miles
Engine Coolant leak. Been getting repeated warnings about engine coolant being low, despite repeatedly replenishing the coolant. And yes, when I check to see if the coolant is actually low, it is, indeed. But it shouldn't be, given the recent replenishment.

- University Park, MD, USA

problem #560

Oct 132023

Escape

  • miles
I have been needing to add coolant to my car almost bi-weekly and just recently it lost power while getting on the freeway. The airbags have been problematic since I purchased the vehicle even after having the wire harness replaced twice at a Ford dealership. The light will not go off.

- El Sobrante , CA, USA

problem #559

Sep 122023

Escape

  • 83,809 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH in traffic, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning illuminated. The contact stated that it took several attempts to restart the engine. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and found that there was a manufacturer bulletin associated with the repair (SSM47826). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,809.

- Winterhaven, FL, USA

problem #558

Jan 222023

Escape

  • 113,154 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle, there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the Toyota dealer where it was purchased. The Toyota dealer diagnosed that engine oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. The dealer replaced the valve cover gasket, the coolant hoses, and the coolant reservoir; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the Toyota dealer, where the engine was replaced; however, the failure persisted, and the engine was replaced a second time. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the Toyota dealer for an oil change, the dealer informed the contact that the Eco booster was leaking. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The local Ford dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 113,154.

- Apollo Beach, FL, USA

problem #557

Sep 202023

Escape

  • miles
The vehicle started to blow burning oil from the exhaust on a cold start. The vehicle started to occasionally lose acceleration. Also there was a clicking noise from the engine. After about a week, the low coolant trouble light came on. I took the vehicle to my mechanic and he stated that there were serious engine problems. He said the troubles were definitely engine problems. He said it was probably due to bad cylinders and cylinder heads.

- Wales, MI, USA

problem #556

Sep 192023

Escape

  • miles
Coolant leak into engine, resulting in recommended engine replacement

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

problem #555

Aug 232023

Escape

  • miles
Vehicle coolant level sensor failed. This is causing the engine to overheat and broke the head gasket.

- Robinson, TX, USA

problem #554

Sep 092023

Escape

  • miles
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?"!!

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #553

Sep 072023

Escape

  • miles
My vehicle has had ongoing coolant issues. Come to find out the coolant has been leaking into the cylinder. I started my car it stalled and stared smoking like it was on fire.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #552

Aug 122023

Escape

  • 102,293 miles
While driving the vehicle, the car will stall without any warning. The oil light will display, as well as the check engine light, but only after the car shuts down and is not operational. This has occurred at least 4-5 times in the past year or so, the most recent 2 weeks ago. The stalls occur while the vehicle is in motion, and there is no prior warning given. The car has been hooked up to a code reader, which displayed the code P0087, which is a Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low. If we let the car set for a few hours, it will start up and be operational, but then will stall out again with no warning. We took the car to a Ford Dealership in Trinidad, CO, and the technician said he assumed it was a low fuel pressure sensor, which he replaced, but stated that he only suspected that was the problem since he could not get a code to come up at that time. After the sensor was replaced, the car has continued to stall out while being driven. I called Ford to ask if my car was part of a fuel system recall, they stated my vin was not listed, although my vehicle was manufactured within the time frame of two, 2014 Ford Escape fuel system issue recalls. The safety of myself and my family are put at risk every time the car stalls out because we have been traveling on the interstate and have almost been hit by other vehicles due to not being able to accelerate or have time to pull off to the shoulder immediately, We have also been crossing through intersections with heavy traffic when the car will stall out without warning, which has led to near collisions. My vehicle is available upon request for inspection.

- Walsenburg, CO, USA

problem #551

Aug 292023

Escape

  • miles
Our ford escape has been leaking coolant excessively and is experiencing intermittent over-heating of the cylinder head. Ford has a recall for this matter however our local ford dealership refuses to service our vehicle, there are also two other recalls that they are refusing to acknowledge.

- Makawao, HI, USA

problem #550

Aug 092023

Escape

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with failure in cylinder #2 and #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #549

Aug 212023

Escape

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

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #548

Aug 192023

Escape

  • miles
On August 19 2023 I brought my 2014 Ford Escape SE to an auto repair shop, because the engine temperature went up. The repair shop first told me that the coolant resevoir and the hose was leaking. After that was fixed. The repair shop could not start the car it overheated. The repair shop said that the head gasket blew and the engine was done. I paid almost 11000 dollars for this car with 87000 miles on it. The only car I have. I do not know what to do with this situation. I found out that the 2014 Escape models is a problem with coolant leaking into the engine. Now im out of a car and do not know what to do.

- Germanton, NC, USA

problem #547

May 222023

Escape

  • miles
I own a 2014 Ford Escape Eco boost 2.0 liter. Vehicle started losing coolant but no visible leak. Took car to be diagnosed at a ford dealership where they told me vehicle was fine and passed a pressure test. Less than 600 miles later the vehicle is overheating, smoking from engine and tail pipe, even for an extended time after vehicle is off. I have video of vehicle smoking while engine off. Now I am told it is a head gasket issue and repair is over $7k. This is a known issue that Ford refuses to acknowledge and issue a recall. There's been nurmerus of people whom have experienced exact issue and are joining a class action lawsuit. If NHTSA doesn't do their part to put this ford 1.6-2.0 liter on a recall, then the wrong doing continues and should be held accountable as well. There have been cases where same make/model has been reported catching on fire. Someone is going to get physically injured if not already. Requesting an investigation to conducted and faulty engines replaced.I am unable to load pictures and videos from computer I am submitting this complaint with. If permitted I will email pictures video, dealership pressure test, and other documenation from my personal computer.

- Wimauma , FL, USA

problem #546

Aug 082023

Escape

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

- Dequeen, AR, USA

problem #545

Aug 042023

Escape

  • miles
The car is no longer drivable. I have an earlier reference number 11526542. When I called at that time I was unaware of the actual problem. In 2019 I had taken the car to Future Ford for a coolant problem. They stated in paper work there was no leak in the coolant but more coolant needed to be added. I return to have oil changed and ask them to add coolant. They refused. I went to Green Valley Tire and brake and they refused. Thought that was weird. Went to Auto Zone Folsom and bought coolant and added myself. Future Ford still stating no problem. I had purchased a 7 year waranty on the car and a plan were they did all the service. The car was only serviced by Ford Dealer. I have just recently learned that there is an issue with the Ford 2014 Escape Eco Boost System. I am not a mechanic but from what I understand coolant goes into the engine. Maybe a head casket blows out. It then causes car to overheat. Coolant intursion present. Future Ford recomends replace engine block per Future Ford. Was told just tempory fix likely will happy again. Design flaw. Dangerous not sure when it will occur and then car undrivable. Overheats could cause fire. Should be under lemon law. Car only has 55,000 miles on it. Attached estimate of $16,000 to fix by Future Ford. Also said their was a recall on coolant in 2019 but Ford Corporate said it did not show on my Vin #. Your system does not show it.

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

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