Our 2014 Ford Escape had a recall on 02-15-18 for the coolant sensor system. Repair was done but did not fix the problem. Engine has coolant leak causing smoke in the exhaust system and leak under the hood. We are afraid of fire in the engine compartment and in the car.anytime we start this vehicle or drive it this happens.

- Whittier, NC, USA

My 2014 Ford Escape has overheated sometime in the fall of 2019, due to a leak in the coolant tank, unexpectedly shutting off while driving on a small town road at 40 mi/hr with children in the back seat. I paid Ford $600 to replace the tank. In September of 2020, the engine overheated again, suddenly shutting off while driving 55 mi/hr on a busy road. I had children in the car, when the error occurred again.the temperature gauge showed no sign of overheating in either occurrence. The only message I received from the dash was "power reduced to cool engine" about 3 seconds before the car came to a complete stop. Smoke appeared from under the hood in both instances. The second time around, I attempted to refill the coolant, which leaked out onto the ground. However, this time the leak didn't appear to come from the coolant tank, but rather the engine itself. I researched the issue and it turns out, many of the same year and model cars have been catching on fire and/or producing the same issue. There is a recall for it, but Ford told me that based on my VIN, my car didn't qualify for the recall. They asked me pay $3,000 replace a blown gasket that was caused by the system over heating. Obviously, these expensive parts continue to break due to a faulty engine. Yet, instead of fixing the root cause, Ford milks its customers for hundreds, even thousands of dollars worth of repairs, knowing the car will continue to shut off and cause financial, eventually physical harm to people. My question's are: -how much more money do I have to spend on a faulty engine that will continue to shut off and put my and my family's life in danger" -how can Ford refuse to fix a recall based on VIN numbers, if the issue is life-threatening and exactly the same as the recall issue"

- Cumming, GA, USA

NHTSA campaign id: 17V209000 report date: Mar 26, 2017 vehicles affected: 208584 the dealership did not complete a recall repair on my vehicle. The cylinder head cracked and coolant has entered the motor. Leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire. My engine light is on, the engine fault icon has illuminated. The dealership wants to charge me $7,000 to repl;ace the engine. This vehicle is only 6 years new.

- Malden, MA, USA

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.

- Rhinebeck, NY, USA

Coolant is low and needs to be replaced on instrument panel came on along with check engine light. Then white smoke started coming out of exhaust from the back and car started to stall. Diagnostic reader said that there was a misfire in coil number 2.

- Vine Grove, KY, USA

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that antifreeze had been leaking out of his engine as his service engine light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken his vehicle twice to an independent mechanic and was given various reports on the vehicle. The contact then took the vehicle to conway heaton Inc. (810 N 3rd St, bardstown, ky 40004) where he was unable to pay for a diagnosis and stated that he had linked his failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling) which included VIN. The dealer informed him that the recall had already been performed prior to him owning the vehicle, the vehicle was then returned to the contact and the recall was not performed. While driving the vehicle at 60 mph, he noticed that the temperature gauge had been rising indicating that his vehicle was overheating. As the contact attempted to pull he vehicle over, the engine fault service engine now warning light had appeared on the instrument panel. As the contact exited his vehicle, he opened his hood and saw a flame arise in his engine. The contact immediately called the authorities and after 15 minutes of waiting for the fire department, the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. Once the fire department arrived, the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed, no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a local police station were in remained in their possession. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and they explained to him that they would not be able to rebuild the vehicle, they offered no further assistance. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. VIN tool confirmed parts distribution disconnect.

- Bardstown, KY, USA

My car is sporadically spewing anti-freeze from the overflow tank. I have taken it to 3 local mechanics and 1 Ford dealership and no one has been able to find a reason for this. I have noticed this occurs if I am driving around for a long time with the A/C off. The leaking is coming from my coolant overflow tank's air ventilation. Anti-freeze does not leak out whilst driving the vehicle, but only when I park and shut it off. The mechanics have done several pressure tests which all came back normal. December 2019 my coolant light came on for the first time since owning the car for 2 years and I was needing to put a small amount of anti-freeze in every month. Since July 2020 it has been overflowing and leaking every week it seems. I would average I go through 2-3 cups of anti-freeze every 1-2 weeks. When parking and turning off the car the overflow tank has anti-freeze filled to the top, but not quite coming out of the cap. I am attaching some images of my overflow tank.

- Reading, PA, USA

I have a 2014 Ford Escape 1.6L ecoboost.that is not running&Ford will not fix nor admit that there are other vehicle like mine.before the cooling recall came about my vehicle over heated 2X.I called Ford&they told me there would be a charge to find& fix the problem.few months later I was notified of the recall.I took my vehicle into hall Ford in elizabeth city nc.first they said they did not know what needed to be fixed. Then the next day they said the problem had fixed after 24 hours of having the vehicle. A year later they recalled the vehicle again for the same thing&said they did not fix the right thing. Now after 100,000 miles the vehicle shifts out of gear. For said there is no recall (but without actually looking at the vehicle) they know it is the transmission. That it will cost $5,000 for a reman transmission or $7,000 for a new one. Remind you they have not looked over the vehicle and that does not include labor. The vehicle pops out of gear after not even driving it for 5 minutes. It is the 1.6ll 6 speed automatic transmission. I asked if there were other vehicles doing the same thing and they replied no I was the first they heard of. I said well how do you know it is the trans.they replied because we know our vehicles. I asked if it could be from the car overheating 2X before they fixed the cooling issue.they said no because they know there vehicles.I have got 3 different price quotes over the past 6 months. The first quote $2500 reman plus labor then 2500 for just tran to 4-5K for reman trans not including labor.they then asked if I would like to trade in my vehicle for something that was reliable. I answered no because my car was paid for. I said no one can drive it like this. They said thats why you should buy a new car.I started doing research and found that multiple people (hundreds of thousands)have had the same problem with there vehicle as me.

- Jarvisburg, NC, USA

Had the coolant reservoir crack twice, vehicle was stopped immediately and then the part was replaced right away. After the second time I asked if this was a common issue with these vehicles I was told it was and that they are constantly reordering these parts. Not even 2 months later I took it is because it had a check engine light and they claimed it was 2 bad sensors, I took it in to get repaired and then they told me my motor was shot.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

I bought my car in November of 2018, almost immediately my low coolant light was coming on often, I took it to a mechanic and they found no leaks so I just continued to add coolant when it came on about every 2 months. I was driving from Colorado to Oklahoma on May 26th 2020 and my check engine light came on I immediately took it to a certified Ford mechanic and was told I needed a new turbo charger $2800. Driving from Oklahoma to Colorado on June 5th 2020.my car overheated, once again I took it to a Ford certified mechanic and was told it needed a new thermostat and 2 other sensors, $1300. On August 13th my car started making a loud grinding sound as I was driving on the highway I drove 2hrs to the closes Ford dealership and was told I need a new engine to the tune of $8000. This vehicle is worthless and I am so frustrated with this whole situation. Only 109000 miles

- Crested Butte, CO, USA

It has been a problem with 2014 Ford Escapes that the transmission fails and engine cylinder defects from the louisville assembly plant in louisville, Kentucky. My car was manufactured at this plant during the dates of the defects in 2013. The defects effected the 2014 Escapes. The recall is on cars from Feb 2013 through Sept 2013. My vechile was manufactured June 2103 which is in the "recall dates". I had to replace the transmission on a car with less than 100,000 miles at the cost of $3,800 because the Ford dealership said that "it's not under warranty or recall". the car now has a P304 code which is cylinder 4 defect that is a know defect of the cylinder head. I contacted Ford and they "may look at it" and if there are enough complaints they "may do a recall" on my VIN number. Ford "may reimburse me for the transmission that I put in" these are know defects from this manufacturing plant with other vins getting repairs. The car was driving rough prior to the transmission being replaced which was the head gear starting to go. I appreciate your time.

- Beverly, MA, USA

Side wall of cylinder cracked due to an unchecked recall causing coolant to leak into cylinder. Damaging the engine warranting the whole engine be replaced at a cost of around $7000. The vehicle was also just out of mileage warranty causing the owner to pay the whole bill.

- Monticello, IL, USA

Service engine light came on, I turned on car to take to mechanic and the car shook bad and choked itself out. This happened twice. I left sitting for a day, drive to mechanic next day, car started no problems driving. Mechanic diagnosis follows: - found misfire dtc, removed spark plugs and found coolant intrusion in cylinder 3 item description this is the entire process needed to either rebuild or replace the vehicle's engine. This is a process needed when the vehicle's engine is in need of serious repair. Reason without replacing or rebuilding a damaged engine, the car will not be able to function and will be left useles

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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.

- Lauderdale Lakes, FL, USA

As I was traveling on a city street at 30mph everything seemed fine. I stopped at a red light. While stopped I suddenly heard a knocking sound near the front of the vehicle. When the light turned green I started to go. The vehicle suddenly stalled. Prior, there had been no check engine or warning lights on. The vehicle was up to date on all required maintenance services. It would not restart. Vehicles behind me sounded their horns immediately. I put my 4way emergency flashers on. Called a tow truck. Tow arrived 30 minutes later. My vehicle and me were in a very dangerous situation for 30 minutes, as cars and trucks had to negotiate around us at a very busy city intersection. I was nearly struck by angry motorists who were burdened by my breakdown. I was told by two repair shops that there was a catastophic internal engine failure. The easiest and most cost effective plan would be to replace the engine. I had the engine replaced at a cost of $ 4164. There was 72649 miles on the failed engine.

- Hallstead, PA, USA

We had the coolanr recall done hoping it would fix the leaking collant issue but things just got worse I have not been able to drive my car for months dealer says needs new engine

- Mckees Rocks, PA, USA

Antifreeze coolant continue to be low, car center replaced a hose on 1/20/20 for $200, then a week later low coolant again the center assume air pockets was the reason with no coolant leaks 2/12/20. I kept replenishing coolant, June 3rd 2020 while driving on highway, the transmission failed, and it was replace 6/10/20 for $4000. Not even one week after picking the car up the low coolant with engine light with error codes P0012 camshaft position timing over-retarded bank 1 and P0303 cylinder 3 misfire detected. Who is going to take on fixing this car? I have been replacing parts and replenishing fluids with no resolution.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

I purchased a 2014 Ford Escape SE 2L ecoboost. The car started to overheat while driving and is losing coolant. The vehicle was pressure tested and there are no leaks. I took the car to a Ford dealership in 2020 with less than 15,000 miles on the engine and was told that the engine needs to be replaced with a rebuilt engine for more than $9,000. An entire engine should not need to be replaced on a vehicle with less than 15,000 miles. This is clearly a faulty/defective engine.

- Denver, CO, USA

While driving I noticed the car felt like it was losing power, almost like running out of gas, then a sensor went off saying 'engine fault service now', then I could really feel the car dragging. I pulled over and could hear the coolant bubbling, so I waited til it cooled down and say there wasn't much there, I noticed a leak under the coolant area. I took the car in to a local mechanic and was told I needed an engine flush, I got the flush but soon after the same issue was reoccurring. Randomly now it will just lose power and sensor will read the same thing, it's scary with your family I'm the car and your losing power. So here I am again being told I need an engine flush again within the same year. I have since replaced the reservoir being that it wasn't holding coolant. When I pour coolant in it seems like the engine is pulling it right out, I'm not sure where it's going because it's not leaking out but it's going somewhere. I called Ford and was told this was not a recall on my VIN, however I have read many complaints on this site with the same issue. I'm hoping to clear this up some I can get my vehicle in safe conditions for my family, and so no one gets hurt.

- Houston, TX, USA

2014 Ford Escape with 85,000 miles began to issue coolant low warning despite having just recently being filled recently. It shortly after began to overheat and misfire on the freeway on ramp. I had it towed to an independent mechanic who registered about 500 ppm of exhaust going into the coolant. He diagnosed it as a broken head gasket and that I possible needed an entire engine replacement. He also noted there was no leak in our coolant.

- Menifee, CA, USA