2014 Ford Escape Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

717Engine complaints

34.7%Of all 2,067 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE717 · 34.7%

POWER TRAIN450 · 21.8%

Unspecified / other268 · 13%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM196 · 9.5%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING173 · 8.4%

Share of the 2,067 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“USES TO MUCH GAS,GAUGES ON DASH GO UP AND DOWN TO MUCH, EX, IT SAYS 150 MILES TIL E GO 8 MILES IT SAYS 126…”NHTSA complaint 10732329 — filed 07/06/2015

“MOST RECENT AND TROUBLING INCIDENT WAS TRAVELLING DOWNHILL AROUND 30 MPH, NOT PRESSING GAS PEDAL, AND ENGINE RPMS ROSE TO OVER 4000 AND STAYED WITH…”NHTSA complaint 10721040 — filed 05/22/2015

“WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE A/C WAS TURNED ON. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE, SMOKE STARTING COMING UP FROM THE HOOD AND…”NHTSA complaint 10713887 — filed 04/30/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford Escape have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ford Escape: 717 of 2,067 complaints on file (34.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Ford Escape have in total?

2,067 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 47 involved a crash, 103 involved a fire, 41 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.