Ford Escape 2014

2014 Ford Escape: what owners report

• Transmission failure is the worst-ranked 2013 Escape problem on CarComplaints: jerking, slipping and stalling, mostly ending in a replacement at about 78,000 miles; 2014 and 2017 owners also report gearbox failures.2013–2017
• Engine is the largest complaint category for 2013 Escapes on CarComplaints, and nearly 1,500 engine complaints were filed with the US regulator (NHTSA); 2013-2014 owners also report stalling and overheating.2013–2014
• Several US owners of 2013 and 2017 cars say Ford and dealers refused help once the warranty expired, in one case about 1,400 miles past the limit.2013–2017
• A few US owners of 2014 Escapes credit regular maintenance for high mileages, one at 144,000 miles, and owners of 2014 and 2017 cars praise a smooth or sporty drive.2014–2017