10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,336 miles

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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

problem #27

Dec 262017

Escape

  • 23,600 miles
While driving, my car just stopped without warning as if it had run out of gas. This happen three times in one day on a city street and once leaving a parking space. I took it to the dealer and was told it was the sensor that regulated the fuel injector pressure. They replaced the flp sensor. Invoice 829177 at capital Ford in raleigh, nc. Additionally I was told there is no warning given for this problem; when it goes it goes. This is a clear safety issue and weakness with the fuel system and could have been the cause of a serious rear end collision.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #26

Jan 012017

Escape

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning during acceleration. The vehicle was taken to crescent Ford (100 old winston rd, high point, nc 27265) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact to NHTSA. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 41,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #25

Sep 232017

Escape

  • 35,000 miles
With absolutely no notice, car dashboard warns engine has high temp and to pull over safely! I pulled into the nearest parking lot and popped the hood to find the car was overheating! the coolant reservoir was empty- and I noticed a slow drip near my tire. There was a very minimal amount of smoke. I called a friend to bring coolant and after allowing the system to cool down, added enough to get me home. Not even three miles away, and it's already empty again. I called Ford and they said there is a recall specific to this problem on 2013's but does not apply to my vehicle. This needs to be expanded asap before more Ford overheat and potentially catch on fire!! there are barely 35,000 miles on the vehicle. I was driving 35 and under on city streets for not even 15 minutes when this happened.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #24

Sep 152017

Escape

  • 100,000 miles
Fuel pump sensor not working right. Not letting enough air in. Making the car stall when in drive.

- Eastpointe, MI, USA

problem #23

Aug 092017

Escape

  • 60,000 miles
While driving on a busy street the car stalled and would not turn over to restart. Other vehicles had to swerve to avoid collision while it stalled and pushed to a safe location. Once taken to the mechanic it was identified as the fuel pump being the problem. Even though my VIN number was not identified in the recall of other 2014 Ford Escape it should be looked into expanding the recall due to the possibility of danger to passengers in the vehicles.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #22

Jul 232017

Escape

  • 48,280 miles
While the vehicle was in motion, it stalled once while I was pulling in to a parking space. My food was on the brake at that time. There was plenty of gas in the tank. There were no alert lights on prior to stalling. Today, while driving on a city street, the vehicle stalled as I had my foot on the accelerator. Again, there was plenty of gass in the vehicle. I was safely able to pull over. The vehicle was able to start again without difficulty and no problems for the remainder of the drive home.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #21

Jun 272017

Escape

  • 38,000 miles
While my daughter was driving the car less than 10 minutes from home after just starting up for the morning in June 27, 2017 under hood started to smoke, caught on fire, an explosion sound and car burned up. Car had to be put out by fire department. Total loss per insurance company. This car has a engine fire recall and I was told recall work was done prior to sale of the car to me by Ford dealer in May 2017. However I now find out that the actual recall part is still not available from Ford and that only an inspection was done prior to sale. Not an actual repair. The recall had to do with engine fires ! maybe all these cars need to be of the road.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #20

Jun 182017

Escape 4-cyl

  • 92,000 miles
My car completely shut off going G 60mph in the fast lane on the highway endangering me and my 2 young kids it would not restart after many attempts, , months prior I complained to dealer that my car was jerking and sometimes felt as it wasn't getting fuel. But they continue to tell me nothing is wrong with my car but since it shut off it's at the dealership and was told the fuel pump malfunctioned.

- Snow Hill, MD, USA

problem #19

Oct 032016

Escape

  • miles
"takata recall" even though I no longer have the car, had them repossessed it. I made very clear when buying I wanted a car I would have no problems with. I hah just filled my tank with gas on my way to see my pain med doctor 80 miles away fuel system quit, at station, this is an in closed system not supposed to go out because my car was still in shop I missed another appointment with this dr. Which resulted in me being put into withdrawals from medication, had I driven there any system had gone out I would have lost control on highway 287 towards wichita falls tx which is extremely heavy traffic. Two times my life was placed in danger because of a recall I was not informed of. Now Ford what's me to pay for what they didn't get from auction I'm not paying for a car that nearly got me killed twice and I don't think they should put this against my credit. I'm considering suing as they cost me my doctor, through me into withdrawals which at the time was life threatening because of health, and possibly losing control on highway at 70 miles which could have cost me my life, now there is another recall about engine fires. Stationary failure with far reaching consequences.

- Quanah, TX, USA

problem #18

Mar 232016

Escape 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While the contact was filling the reserves, the anti-freeze leaked out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 06/01/17

- Hudson, NH, USA

problem #17

Jan 182017

Escape

  • 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving 25 mph, a hissing noise was detected and the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also smelled a horrible odor inside the vehicle when the failure occurred. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after fueling the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

- Glasglow, KY, USA

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