2014 Ford Escape: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jun 19, 2026 · Engine · GA

2014 Ford Escape. 1.6L ecoboost engine. Bought the car a couple of years ago from a local Ford dealership. The car was immediately using coolant, but never saw where it was leaking. There was never a spot on the ground where it was leaking. Took car to local mechanic and they replaced water pump. Stating possibly leaking. Car continued to use coolant. A few mornings ago, tried to start car, loud pop sound, white smoke, and engine knocking. Car has 124,000 miles on it. What Now?

Filed May 19, 2025 · Engine · VA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the engine rod had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders, causing the engine to fail. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred, and the contact parked the vehicle. The vehicle was no longer driven due to the safety concerns. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 10, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · ID · crash · 2 injuries

May 31.2023 I was involved in an accident your left front wheel Castor and wheel . Separated from vehicle. Causing me to crash into a light pole.in the east bound lane when I was going west bound on Franklin rd in Boise id Knocking me unconscious idaho state police made report. Before accident left front wheel pulled left when braking gave car gas car pull right last thing I remember. EMT took Alfonso's hospital. As investigate because I was almost killed lucky I survive.

Filed Jun 5, 2023 · Wheels · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after driving, there was an abnormal knocking sound detected. The contact became aware that the lug nuts were loosened. While driving at an unknown speed, the wheel detached. The contact stated that the studs had sheared off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 7, 2022 · Engine · 36,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle then failed to properly accelerate and sometimes drove rough. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Engine · 72,663 miles · PA

As I was traveling on a city street at 30mph everything seemed fine. I stopped at a red light. While stopped I suddenly heard a knocking sound near the front of the vehicle. When the light turned green I started to go. The vehicle suddenly stalled. Prior, there had been no check engine or warning lights on. The vehicle was up to date on all required maintenance services. It would not restart. Vehicles behind me sounded their horns immediately. I put my 4way emergency flashers on. Called a tow truck. Tow arrived 30 minutes later. My vehicle and me were in a very dangerous situation for 30 minutes, as cars and trucks had to negotiate around us at a very busy city intersection. I was nearly struck by angry motorists who were burdened by my breakdown. I was told by two repair shops that there was a catastophic internal engine failure. The easiest and most cost effective plan would be to replace the engine. I had the engine replaced at a cost of $ 4164. There was 72649 miles on the failed engine.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Engine · 58,000 miles · MI

March of 2018 engine starting ticking, took it in for oil change and asked them to look at it. Got it back the next day, they told me it was the alternator ticking and it was normal. November of 2018 took my car back in for tire, told them about the ticking again and said it wasn't the alternator, something in the engine is ticking and now it idles rough. The put new tires on it did a 60,000 mile engine performance (I only had 50,000 miles on it) february 2019, I was getting on the expressway and it started shaking, the RPM's jumped to 5 and back down to 2 them back up to 5 or 6 and the car would not maintain speed. Took the car to bronde's ford, they told me I blew the engine. Paid to have the short block replaced, got the car back 2 weeks later, no more ticking. Drove my car for 4 weeks and on my way to work on us223, 55mph, my car started vibrating again and my engine light was flashing. I turned around, took the car back to bronde's again. They had the car for 4 weeks this time. Replaced the short block and head gasket again. Both times it was cylinder 4 in my engine. This time I had my car for 13 days. I was getting on the expressway 23 north and barely got going and the car did a little hesitation. I looked over at the panel and the engine light was flashing again. I pulled off the very next exit and the car was smoking so bad, I thought it was going to catch on fire. Pulled off and called bronde's to send a tow truck. I could smell a sweet smell and know I blew a head gasket again. Bronde's sent a car hauler and loaded it up. He turned the key and it read engine failure failure failure. In 14 1/2 weeks I have had my car in 3x for a blown engine. I am still making payments on this car and it is junk.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Transmission · 64,390 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

Parked car on driveway facing home. Driveway is uphill from street to house. Put car in "park" and upon getting out the car it started rolling backwards. I was unable to stop car and it rolled down the drive & part of the yard, knocking down a telephone pole guide wire, crossed the street & stopped with half over the opposite curb & damaging a mail box.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Engine · 73,100 miles · WI

While in motion on the interstate doing 75 MPH my car started making a ticking sound. I wasn't sure what it was at the time but I knew it was good. While getting off the exit I noticed my breaks were going out. They were very hard to push down and it barely made my car stop. I took it to a new by place that was able to read some codes. My check engine light had come on and the codes came up as cam shaft position sensor. I replaced the sensor and it did not fix the problem. I then took my car to the ford dealership where I live. At this point it had died twice on the interstate and still made a horrible ticking sound. The dealership told me that my vacuum pump had come loose and the bolt had gotten metal in my engine which destroyed my engine. There were no warning signs when this happened and it happened very fast. My car started fine that day and drive fine up until the incident. This is a big safety concern and I've read several of people who had this same issue. I am now having to replace the engine and the turbo of my car out of pocket.

Filed Oct 8, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 51,500 miles · AZ

10/7/17 approx 6:30 pm while entering on ramp onto frway at approx 35 MPH, driving dist of less than 1/2 to 3/4 mile from last parked stop, indicator dash memo of "engine temp high pull over safely", no indication on engine temperature gauge as it registered below mid mark. Pullled over on frway into closed lanes, turned off engine. Turned on again to advance 10 ft out of way of onramp vehicles, temp gauge indicated "h", turned off engine. Called for tow, tech could not start eng, battery dead. Towed home (less than 2-4 miles), engine off with ticking sound that could be heard across grill. Today, 10/8/17 this am checked coolant and empty. No indication of eng running "hot" or no fluid low indicator light/warning. There was never any warning lights, etc time driving from 9/27/17 thru 10/7/17.. *on 9/27/17 I had routine oil change, fluids checks w/receipt of dealer performing all work and checks prior to a trip of approx 346 mi ea way, traveled approx 20 additional mi from 10/3/17-10/7/17 and there was no indication overhting of engine and I had to expect coolant was full, not low as it was serviced approx 9 days prior. *on 9/27/17 I also specifically asked service rep and tech if fluids were checked both stated yes,okay, also indicated on service receipt.they perform a complete check of fluids, hoses, etc. To know if ford escapes, 2014 or others, have had complaints regarding overheating w/o warnings and/or if there is a possibility of this ford engine having a record of these problems and complaints w/dealer who does all routine maint on my vehicle and any complaints r/t bell ford, phx serdept regarding same issue? Read fordescape.org there has been a recall for engines catch fire due to overhting/coolant, #17s09 is it valid? I will be arranging towing from my home to dealership my vehicle&performed last maint&oil change on 9 /27/17: bell ford, phxaz 85023

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Brakes, Wheels · 57,000 miles · MA

Breaking makes knocking sound

Filed May 28, 2015 · Engine · 16,700 miles · OH

I was driving on the highway when the "engine fault service now" warning light came on. My car then lost power and went into a "limp home" mode. Once I safely arrived at my destination I turned off the vehicle. Once it was turned back on, it was fine. I took this into the dealership. They repaired a recall and ordered parts. It took a few days for the parts to get in. During that time every time I drove on the highway the car started making a knocking noise and then the light would come back on and the vehicle would go back into that limp home mode. I was almost rear ended by semis and other vehicles at fast rates of speed due to this issue. I took the vehicle back in for them to install the ordered parts. When I got my car back the issue continued, and now my car is in the shop for the 4th time. They are working with ford engineers and they are not having luck finding the issue. I have read of other individuals having this same issue. Is it going to take a fatality before something is done? I have an 8 month old baby, and I bought a new car for safety and security - I do not have either at this time.