The 2014 Ford Escape's high safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 2,024 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

2,024

Complaints

Crashes

101

Fires

Recall Findings

14V2370002014-07-05

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.

If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.

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14V2390002014-07-05

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.

A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

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14V4030002014-02-07

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.

If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2014 Ford Escape has accumulated 2,024 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine442

02Power Train346

03Engine And Engine Cooling145

04Unknown Or Other139

05Steering122

2,024 total across 1 model years (2014–2014)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Escape Fuel Economy

24–26mpg combined

21-23city

28-31hwy

$1,700-$1,800/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2014 Ford Escape ranges from 24 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Escape FWD - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr7/10 Clean

Escape AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Escape FWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Escape AWD - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Escape FWD - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2014 Ford Escape

38States

26%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 38 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

MIMichigan

1,82111%

TXTexas

1,4159%

FLFlorida

1,1057%

PAPennsylvania

1,0526%

MOMissouri

9176%

ILIllinois

8625%

OHOhio

6964%

DEDelaware

6144%

MNMinnesota

4773%

CACalifornia

4403%

GAGeorgia

4323%

NCNorth Carolina

4183%

INIndiana

4082%

NYNew York

3922%

DCWashington DC

3532%

MDMaryland

3362%

AZArizona

3152%

TNTennessee

3152%

NJNew Jersey

2892%

KY279

NH276

CO275

WI267

OK234

WA208

OR174

NV140

UT138

IA133

NE131

AL129

VA127

ME126

MA124

RI117

KS104

NM92

ID85

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2014.

Buying a 2014 Ford Escape?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2014 Ford Escape a good car to buy?

The 2014 Ford Escape has 3 recalls on record. There are 3 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2014 Ford Escape?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2014 Ford Escape. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2014 Ford Escape?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $168 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2014 Ford Escape?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2014 Ford Escape, based on 2,024 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.