I have been needing to add coolant to my car almost bi-weekly and just recently it lost power while getting on the freeway. The airbags have been problematic since I purchased the vehicle even after having the wire harness replaced twice at a Ford dealership. The light will not go off.
2014 Ford Escape airbags problems
32 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000. 17 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- crashes
- 17
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Escape airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Ford Escape airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
Recall number 14V237000 · Recall details
What 2014 Ford Escape owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Unknown- I purchased my Car in 2021 and I’ve had ongoing transmission issues since I purchased it. As of now the issues have gotten worse. I had the transmission recall repair done, but it did not fix the jerking way my car was driving. The repairs keep getting more costly and I don’t believe there’s an actual fix, but rather that this vehicle was sold with a faulty transmission. As of now I can’t drive my vehicle because last month there was a fire under my hood and it’s totally unsafe for me and my family to be in. Ford won’t take any responsibility but they’ve already had to buy back vehicles for settling them with bad transmissions. This is not new for them.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after driving into a parking space and switching the transmission to the park position, the vehicle suddenly jolted forward and crashed into a brick wall. During the crash, the vehicle experienced significant damage to the front end but no air bag was deployed. The driver sustained neck and back injuries but no medical treatment was required. The vehicle was not towed. No police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, he was rear-ended by another vehicle that was driving at 70 MPH. The contact applied the emergency brake to prevent his vehicle from hitting the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sought treatment at a urgent care where he was treated for the pain in his neck and back. A police report was not filed. The contact drove the vehicle home and contacted a dealer who referred him to an independent collision center. The vehicle was towed to the collision center where the vehicle was repaired. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the instrument cluster screen was white and would flicker. The vehicle was taken back to the collision center where they towed the vehicle to the Ford dealer. The dealer informed that contact that the instrument cluster was an internal failure and would not cover the cost of repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V406000( Electrical System) which he linked to his failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall; he was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown due to the failure.
The dash warning light shows a person in a seat belt with an airbag all the time
"takata recall" I had a wreck. I was in motion, making a u turn through a median with trees blocking my full view of oncoming traffic. I was hit pretty hard on the passenger's front bumper & neither air bag deployed at all
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. While driving 20-25 MPH, a vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into the front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The seat belt failed to retract and the driver's side door air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder and hand, which required medical attention. The passenger was not injured. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot and deemed destroyed by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 99,000. *bf consumer also stated driver side airbag and seat belt failed. Consumer 's right side hit against seat belt buckle, causing her to severly bruise with injury. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
I was driving down the highway at a normal rate of speed (65), as by vehicle began to stall out. The car stopped driving right on the highway, and I was barely able to pull it to the shoulder without getting hit by other cars. Once I pulled to the shoulder, the car began smoking. Smoke quickly filled the inside of the vehicle. Before I could roll all the windows down, the engine had burst into flames.
I was in a automobile accident when another car failed to yield right of way. My drivers side door airbag failed to deploy. My seat belt also did not hold me tight in the seat. I had shoulder and neck injuries. I called ford motor co. They have refused to do anything. My car is a total loss.
I hit a deer head on with extensive front end damage and the air bags never deployed because the deer did not hit the bumper.
Questions about the 2014 Ford Escape airbags
Does the 2014 Ford Escape have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the airbags of the 2014 Ford Escape, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Escape airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford Escape airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V237000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Escape have bad airbags?
The Ford Escape model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (79 complaints), 2001 (63 complaints) and 2003 (60 complaints).
Other 2014 Ford Escape problems
Engine 887Transmission 481Electrical 216Steering 151Fuel system 137Body 84Locks 65Driver assistance 64Wheels 46Acceleration 42Brakes 38Visibility 27Seat belts 26Suspension 18Lights 15Tires 12Seats 10
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