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2014 Ford Escape Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 2,060 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2014 Ford Escape

The 2014 Ford Escape is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
2,060
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
47
Crashes + Injuries
103 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Ford Escape (16)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V471000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V239000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V472000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V643000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V209000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V597000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V237000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V525000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V005000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V495000

Showing 10 of 16 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2014 Ford Escape

Based on 2,060 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
485
Power Train
467
Unknown Or Other
203
Engine And Engine Cooling
173
Electrical System
171
Steering
148
Structure
63
Fuel/propulsion System
57
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Ford Escape — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

2010 2,125 complaints 2011 1,312 complaints 2012 598 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 2,060 complaints 2015 1,003 complaints 2016 993 complaints 2017 2,572 complaints 2018 1,668 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Ford Escape

Is the 2014 Ford Escape reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Ford Escape has 16 recalls and 2,060 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Escape have?
The 2014 Ford Escape has 16 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Escape?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Ford Escape are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine And Engine Cooling. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Ford Escape safe to buy?
The 2014 Ford Escape has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Escape should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Escape are: 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.