10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,645 miles

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problem #47

Jan 292019

Escape

  • 59,000 miles
On Jan 29th driving down the street and out of know where car starts stalling and then smoke and then the 💡 came on saying engine overheating..... I left up the hood the container filled..... parked car and never got back in smoke was pouring out of the hood.... in the middle if harbson and argamino..... mr my daughter 1month old grandson and neice.... the most scariest thing ever in my life....

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #46

May 142018

Escape

  • 67,000 miles
Over the course of 1 year, vehicle in the shop 9 times for 109 days. On 7-6-2017- car would not accelerate & low power light on. 8-23-2017- vehicle overheating, goes in to limp mode, high temperature gauge goes up. 12-26-2017-towed in as car would not start. Coolant leak, quick connector to heater core and bypass valve leaking. 2-27-2018- check engine light on, cylinder misfire, cylinder head high temperature, low engine coolant, coolant level sensor 3-16-18- coolant light comes on, found upper coolant hose leak, check engine light on 3-19-18- towed in- low coolant and temperature light on, no heat, vehicle shuts off. 4-4-18- coolant level low light on.water pump was leaking. 4-19-18- check engine light on. Technician verified ses light on, found misfirecodes &coolant code but coolant was full, was advised to stop back in 2 weeks to check coolant. Called Ford certified garage at the 2 week date & was told they were too busy to bring vehicle in for a check. 5-14-2018- check engine light on--engine misfiring, removed spark plugs and colis to boresope engine, found coolant in cylinder 1, removed cylinder head for further inspection, map sensor contaminated, found cylinder head porosity, likely due to overheating.my total in repairs and towing: $4000+ in one year. Feel all issues were related to recall 17V209000 regarding the engine and engine cooling, which stated if the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the system, the engine cylinder head may overheat and crack:

- Whitesboro, NY, USA

problem #45

Feb 022017

Escape

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 30 minutes at 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to tasca Ford seekonk (200 fall river ave, seekonk, MA 02771, (800)-737-0435) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 28,000.

- Seekonk,, MA, USA

problem #44

Jan 042019

Escape

  • 126,000 miles
Vehicle looses propulsion suddenly with little to no warning. The high pressure fuel pump has been found to be the culprit. Fuel rail pressure will maintain 680-2200 psi for long durations and trips before randomly dropping to 50-80 psi and stalling. This happens at low speeds such as waiting to turn left at an intersection, sitting at a stop light, or navigating a parking lot.

- Pine City, NY, USA

problem #43

Jan 012019

Escape

  • miles
I have to put all most trip the amount of gas in my car I didn't use the much before it seems that the gas is leaving my car with out me driving

- Spanaway, WA, USA

problem #42

Jan 022019

Escape

  • 111,369 miles
When I put gas in the car the whole car starts to shake when I turn it back on....I can also hear the gas pump humming

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #41

Dec 242018

Escape

  • 86,000 miles
Stalling while driving. Prior to the stalling, gas cover began to loudly vibrate. Upon stopping to examine location of vibration noise, I opened the gas cover and lightly opened pour spout.. excessive air pumped out. This has occurred 2 sequential days now. I see a tentative recall in 2015 for a specific date of manufacture range but nothing else regarding the fuel pump.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #40

Nov 292018

Escape

  • miles
Fuel shutoff value

- Covington, VA, USA

problem #39

Nov 202018

Escape

  • 56,000 miles
Three separate stalling without warning events while car is in motion (!) in the past week, similar to many others described on this website. Ase mechanics cannot identify any reason for it; made me aware of related recalls but could not confirm cause. Why is my vehicle not covered by the multiple fuel system recalls for other 2014 Escapes? those recall numbers are: 14S30, 15S13, 14S20, 14S17. Car is only four years old with 56,000 miles on it and is well maintained. Ford corporate advises to contact dealer; dealers advise to call Ford corporate. No help for a very dangerous problem. Please implore Ford to expand these recalls to cover affected vehicles.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

problem #38

Oct 052018

Escape

  • 72,000 miles
Truck stalls while driving, and won't start back up. Ive had it towed twice already for the same problem also had it towed to a mechanic shop where they couldn't find anything wrong with it besides saying it seemed to be a gltch inside the computer. Check engine light illuminates reading code P0109. When it stalls it gives no warning and no indications that there's a problem which can lead to a dangerous situation.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #37

Aug 242018

Escape

  • 52,000 miles
2 active recalls-no timeframe of when it will be remedied. Additionally, vehicle dies when put into D from R. vehicle has 52K miles, well maintained, shell fuel is used. This happens when backing up and putting into drive. Vehicle was in motion.

- Pace, FL, USA

problem #36

Jul 222018

Escape

  • 55,000 miles
2014 Ford Escape 4X2 overflow coolant tank causing coolant to leak. 230,000 cars have been repaired by Ford but they will not repair mine without a $230+cost. For some unknown reason my serial number is not covered. Lack of coolant leads to overheating and cracked head gasket. The car did reduce power and sound a pull over immediately warning on 2 occasions. The car has 55,000 miles.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #35

Apr 212018

Escape

  • 59,337 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the failure was not due to a recall. The manufacturer further stated that nothing could be done. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 59,337.

- Durant, OK, USA

problem #34

Apr 012018

Escape

  • 90,000 miles
My vehicles fuel intake is not functioning properly. Each time I service my vehicle with gas and go to start it up, it stalls and acts as if it doesn't not want to turn over then eventually starts right up. For a while this only happened when servicing with gas but eventually led to the, "improper" cranking each and every time I would start my vehicle. It also has caused the vehicle to stall/shut off without warning (other than a screeching loud electric sounding noise from the back of the vehicle) while actually operating on the road. I've contacted my local dealer, their recall department and such after learning about a "fuel system/gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump recall" called, "01/09/2015" and another before in 2014 but they keeping telling me that my vehicle isn't subjected to any of those specific recalls and I believe otherwise. When I first purchased the preowned vehicle the check engine light go on and off from time to time but I never had the funds to go and actually check it out and because I would turn stat on for such a short time and remain off for such a long period of time I did not think it was a big deal, maybe a computer issue. But for the past several months the check engine light has been on without turning off what so ever and ever since then my car has been having all the issues that I previously mentioned. I had it diagnosed and the results showed that was the issue and the only issue the vehicle holds. I am in hopes of whomever this issue may concern of will be able to help link my vehicle to the, fuel system recall as supposed. Thank you and god bless!

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #33

Mar 192018

Escape

  • 143,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was idling, it emitted an abnormal fuel odor without warning. Courtesy Ford (1636 dogwood dr SE, conyers, ga) was contacted and stated that they needed Ford usa's approval before any work could be completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to speak with the service manager at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #32

Mar 252018

Escape

  • 83,000 miles
Fuel pump has gone out in vehicle. After sitting idle for two days, it would not start to leave house. Had to tow to dealership, where they informed me it's beyond the 60,000 mile warranty so I have to foot the bill for it (even though the car itself is not even four years old). Car has 83,000 miles on it.

- Smithsburg, MD, USA

problem #31

Feb 172018

Escape

  • 99,000 miles
I was leaving the grocery store. I backed out of the parking space and within seconds the car started chugging like it wanted to quit. I pressed the gas pedal but the rpms would not budge. I pulled over to the side, shut the car off, and restarted. It took a few seconds before it would start. I pulled into the lane and it did the same thing. It did this 6 more times before I could actually get it to go without stalling. I noticed the vehicles produced a few months before mine had a recall for the fuel pump. This should be extended to cover other vehicles.

- Jack, AL, USA

problem #30

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 #29

Feb 242018

Escape

  • 84,000 miles
I was driving and my car stalled one me I pressed the gas and nothing happened. The rpms didn't move, the car wouldn't revv, the steering wheel locked up on me and I couldn't move the car out of the road.

- Huron, CA, USA

problem #28

Jan 202018

Escape

  • 86,000 miles
Car just shut off while driving in heavy traffic withouy warning. Almost hit. Could not restart. Had to be pushed across busy road by police to safety then towed. They tell me it's fuel pump at 86,000 miles. My VIN shows not part recall.

- Pittsburg, TX, USA

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