10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 68
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,495 miles

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problem #151

May 282018

Escape

  • 118,346 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheated and the message "hot temperature" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the water pump leaked and the coolant reservoir was cracked. After repairing the vehicle, the engine immediately overheated and it was discovered that the engine cylinder head was also cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling), although the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 118,346.

- Morristown, TN, USA

problem #150

Mar 172018

Escape

  • miles
After the recall with the air condition I still has some problem and now my car is making a very strange noice in front when I drive more the 40 sometimes I'm not getting cold hair

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #149

Apr 302018

Escape

  • 62,000 miles
The vehicle's gear shift cable "breaks" leaving the vehicle inoperable unable to go into gear, drive or reverse. The vehicle drive ok then parked. The vehicle was parked in a public garage when I noticed that the vehicle would not go into gear.

- Forestville, MD, USA

problem #148

Apr 202018

Escape

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department was contacted and a fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting inspection. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

- Clarksburg, WV, USA

problem #147

Mar 252018

Escape

  • 73,100 miles
While in motion on the interstate doing 75 mph my car started making a ticking sound. I wasn't sure what it was at the time but I knew it was good. While getting off the exit I noticed my breaks were going out. They were very hard to push down and it barely made my car stop. I took it to a new by place that was able to read some codes. My check engine light had come on and the codes came up as cam shaft position sensor. I replaced the sensor and it did not fix the problem. I then took my car to the Ford dealership where I live. At this point it had died twice on the interstate and still made a horrible ticking sound. The dealership told me that my vacuum pump had come loose and the bolt had gotten metal in my engine which destroyed my engine. There were no warning signs when this happened and it happened very fast. My car started fine that day and drive fine up until the incident. This is a big safety concern and I've read several of people who had this same issue. I am now having to replace the engine and the turbo of my car out of pocket.

- Tomah, WI, USA

problem #146

Mar 242018

Escape

  • 50,000 miles
I was driving my 2014 Ford Escape for about 10 min. On whitney mill rrd. In Ontario county New York. When I got an alert on my dash board. It said engine over heating pull over ( or something along those lines) I look down at the tempeture gage as I was pulling over. The needle was in perfect position between hot and cold. After I stooped ( about 30 seconds at T he most) I got out, open the hood and saw flames coming up in the back of the engine between the engine and firewall. I instructed my wife to get herself and the dog out of the vehicle. Then I began throwing snow onto the area where the fire was coming from. In my opinion keeping the fire contained. The fire department eventually show up ( guessing 15 min.) they took over from that point. Sprayed fire extinguisher on the engine and remove pieces of the engine compartment to get a better look at the fire and make sure it was out. Then a tow truck came and took it away.

- Honeoye, NY, USA

problem #145

Mar 022018

Escape

  • 74,000 miles
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.

- Calhoun, GA, USA

problem #144

Mar 202018

Escape

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a stop, the "high temperature turn off engine" light illuminated. The contact immediately turned the engine off and exit the vehicle. The contact saw flames shooting out from underneath the hood. The contact called 911 and before the police and the fire truck arrived at the scene, the vehicle blew up. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police and fire report were filed. There was no injury, the dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the insurance company's tow yard. Additionally, the contact stated that he did not receive the notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling).the failure mileage was about 80,000.

- Clymer, NY, USA

problem #143

Mar 172018

Escape

  • 96,000 miles
The car consumes coolant at a rate of about 3-4 quarts in the 5 months I've owned it. I noticed it while changing the oil. I am aware that other vins from my car's model year and engine style are eligible for a recall concerning this issue, which can cause the engine to catch fire. (recall code 17V209) I am unclear as to why my VIN is not on the recall list, when it was made in the same factory, within the identified timeframe, with the same engine, and exhibiting the same dangerous problem.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #142

Jan 152018

Escape

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the heater failed to operate. The contact noticed that the coolant system was very low and, after being refilled, the coolant was back low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was undetermined. The contact called john kennedy Ford-pottstown at 1-888-696-4917 and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not manufactured at the right time to be included in a recall. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #141

Mar 132018

Escape

  • 40,000 miles
Takata recall, concern regarding 2014 Ford Escape with continual "low engine coolant" light returning.

- Franklin, MA, USA

problem #140

Mar 022018

Escape

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving, the check coolant indicator illuminated. The vehicle was remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to pompano Ford Lincoln (2741 N federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33064) where it was diagnosed that water damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that repairs and a loaner vehicle would be free of charge. The failure mileage was 34,000.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #139

Dec 052017

Escape

  • 50,000 miles
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.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #138

Mar 072017

Escape

  • miles
It's been a year on this recall. What's the hold up" is there a trade-in program to get a car without a recall" Mar 27,2017 manufacturer recall number17S09 NHTSA recall number17S09 recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available

- St. Ignace, MI, USA

problem #137

Nov 182017

Escape

  • 92,000 miles
My vehicle was overheated for about 3 times and I have reported it to the Ford dealership here in american samoa. I also received a recall notice about this vehicle (safety recall notice 17S09). Up to now, the Ford dealership have not fix this recall issue and I and my family are always at higher dangerous risk due to this unresolved recall. I have paid hundreds of dollars to the dealership for fixing the problem via other replacement parts and still nothing directly to the recall part. The recall part is the engine coolant.

- Pago Pago, AS, USA

problem #136

Feb 062018

Escape

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle overheated and the check engine and radiator warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Jim click Ford Lincoln East tucson (6244 E 22nd St, tucson AZ, 85711) was contacted and performed the recall repair. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer could not replicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 34,000.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #135

Feb 242018

Escape

  • 56,800 miles
I have had 2 prior repairs made due to recalls. The doors and an engine part. The dealership just repaired a sensor on my car last week. Now my car is stalling when I first start it (stationary) or feels like it's going to stall while driving at a rate of 45 mph. It only has 56K on it. I have noticed ongoing issues with the doors, but will advise the dealership since they fixed them as part of the first recall.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #134

Jan 302018

Escape

  • miles
I took the car to the local Ford dealer (jones West Ford in reno nv) for recall 17V-209 which is related to overheating that can cause the cylinder head to crack and may result in fire. The service adviser informed me that it had a cracked head based on their expertise, low coolant and amount of hydrocarbons when tested. The only solution is a new motor. When asked about it being covered under the recall, he quickly said it was not and the repair would be $8,000. I reported the incident to the Ford Motor Company for further review. During the same service visit, the tech performed recall 16S30 on all door latches. The next day I found the passenger side door window to not be operating properly. Knowing that the tech had to access the repair from the inside of the door panel, I asked the dealer to take care of the window. While in the service shop for the window, the service adviser took the Liberty of checking the motor again. This time he claims the "master mechanic" diagnosed it and everything is fine. They installed the part affected by the recall and this time they topped off the coolant. I suspect the reason for taking another look is based on my complaint to the motor company. I really don't know if the head is cracked or not. They didn't remove it for proper testing. Based on my experience, I would say they have no intention on getting involved in such an extensive repair. The dealer even failed at the door latch. They said the window failure is a coincidence and took no responsibility. The window is still not working. I would have declined the door latch recall if I knew I would end up with a window that doesn't work. It was fine before they opened the door panel to install a new latch. I hope there is something you can do to hold the dealer and the manufacturer accountable to do the right thing per the intention of the safety recall.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #133

Feb 152018

Escape

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (al white Ford Lincoln, 2002 hillsboro blvd, manchester, tn 37355, (931) 728-2402) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Shelbyville, TN, USA

problem #132

Feb 092018

Escape

  • 60,500 miles
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)

- Osceola, IN, USA

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