2014 Ford Escape reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Ford Escape — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,643
- 1,135 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 715 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 16
- see below
- Reported harm
- 78 reported crashes · 62 injuries · 6 deaths · 148 fires
What owners report fails — 2014 Ford Escape
- ENGINE 715
- POWER TRAIN 449
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 265
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 195
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 173
16 recalls on record for the 2014 Ford Escape
- NHTSA 26V011000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 22V413000 · 2022 · POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move
- NHTSA 20V331000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicl
- NHTSA 17V209000 · 2018 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of
- NHTSA 18V471000 · 2018 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2014 Ford Escape
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford Escape units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Ford Escape reliable?
NHTSA has 2,643 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Ford Escape and 16 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (715 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Ford Escape units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Escape?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (715), power train (449), unknown or other (265), electrical system (195). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 Ford Escape?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.