The Ecoboost engine in this year/model has a known defect with coolant intrusion into the #3 cylinder. At 83,000 miles the car reported cylinder 3 misfires and the mechanic said coolant was leaking from the head gasket....a known issue with these engines. He warned of catastrophic failure and the potential of an engine fire. He said Ford knows of this issue and recalled several models. My car has the engine issue that Ford knows about and needs to correct before an accident happens. In addition, the coolant does not seem to circulate correctly and when it does, it burns in the cylinder. The has overheated 3 times in the past month.
2014 Ford Escape engine complaints
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Coolant leak occurred out of no where. Roughly 90,000 miles on my car, it's been well taken care of. With no warning, the engine overheated in a drive through. Checked the coolant, it was low and bubbling. Check engine light went on. Difficult to find where the leak is coming from, not sure if it is the water pump, hoses, coolant reservoir or radiator. I refilled the coolant and lost it all in a matter of 2 days. Looked it up and this is very common in Ford Escapes, they need to offer assistance on the matter.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked on the driveway during nighttime, the contact's wife noticed a light underneath the front end of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the vehicle had caught on fire. The contact extinguished the fire using a water hose avoiding opening the hood to not expose the fire to oxygen. The contact's wife then also assisted in extinguishing the fire by using a fire extinguisher as the husband opened the hood and then used the water hose as well. The contact stated that the vehicle had been driven and then parked before the fire was experienced. The origin of the fire was unknown however the contact discovered that the valve cover was charred and melted. No fire report or police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed of an unknown recall however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the "High Engine Temperature - Stop Safely" warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited for the engine to cool down to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact checked the coolant level in the coolant reservoir and the coolant level was at the "minimum" mark; however, when the cap was opened on the reservoir, the coolant almost overflowed and then the level lowered. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle was experiencing coolant system failures. The engine sensor and thermostat were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the engine overheating failure had reoccurred. The contact stated that prior to the recent failures the engine had been replaced in 2018. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,100.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the "Low Coolant" message was displayed on the instrument panel. No warning light was illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions and the contact consistently added coolant before driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak; however, the location of the leak was unknown. The dealer stated that the heater hose assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 159,450.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power and failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and discovered that there was fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. No further information was provided. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 163,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that coolant was added approximately every 7 days. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired; however, the contact was unaware of the diagnostic result or what repair was performed. The contact stated that the failure recurred 9-months after the repair. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause or location of a coolant leak. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 141,721.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cylinder head was cracked, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at approximately 35 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the message " Coolant Low - Stop Vehicle" was displayed. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir and the vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was parked, and the contact observed condensation underneath the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was then diagnosed using a handheld diagnostic machine and the contact was notified to check the coolant. The contact had a mechanic friend to remove the coolant reservoir and became aware there were holes on the bottom of the coolant reservoir. The coolant reservoir was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that coolant had leaked onto the spark plugs, causing an engine misfire. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact researched and became aware of TSB: 22-2229. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,615.
Coolant fluid is leaking into engine cylinder #3. Yes, the vehicle would be available for inspection upon request. The coolant leak can cause the car can overheat, leading to a loss of power, poor performance, and potential engine damage An engine coolant system pressurized diagnostic test was performed by Stuckey Ford in Bellefonte, PA. I will have the report from this test when I pick up the car from the shop. Previous owner stated that one of the spark plugs needed to be changed, but did not disclose engine coolant leak. After purchasing, an indicator light came on stating that the coolant level was low. We have been adding coolant as needed.
My 2014 Ford Escape had run into coolant fluid issues such as leaking fluid and a cylinder misfire. Took it to a Ford dealership where they stated the only option for a fix was a replacement of the long block assembly. My car has just about 72,000 miles on it and it already needs an engine replacement due to coolant intrusion and the Ford dealership cited codes P0303, P0316, and P1299. These are codes that are referenced to Ford's recall of engines on Ford Escapes in the years 2017-2019, and it states it applies to Ford Escapes built from late 2015 to 2019. The 2014 Ford Escape experienced an unfixable engine failure that requires the customer to pay for replacement when Ford should be the one paying for damages. It is clear that their coolant intrusion failure affected more years of production that the federal safety agency has previously found. There is no reason a care with regular service should have its engine fail at 72,000 miles, and the driver shouldn't be shouldering the cost when this specific issue and PCM codes is commonplace among Ford Escape engines outside of the recalled production years of 2015-2019, or even limiting the recall to 2017-2019. Whoever decided to limit which production years applied to the engine coolant recall made a mistake and it needs to be revisited because Ford customers are being forced to pay for Ford's poor design failures.
Hello, I'm writing to see if the Ecoboost lawsuits also include 2014 Ford Escapes? Mine cut off on me while on the highway Saturday (XXX). The Engine failed while driving, no light or warning. This is even after me dishing out a little over $8k in 2021 when I purchased it used from Bommarito Ford in St. Louis. I had transmission/engine issues from the start. When the car stopped on me a few folks that work on cars pulled over to see if they could assist. They all said the same thing... that the engine was done... oil was everywhere. They kept asking if it overheated but my gage always stayed between C and H. No lights or warnings ever. It was horrifying to be going about 60 mph to hear something break and lose power without warning. I'm grateful no accident was caused while I merged over to the exit ramp shoulder. I had the car towed back to my apartment while I try to figure out how to get the engine repaired. I'm currently re-starting after a very messy divorce so I do not have extra funds laying around to have a new engine installed. Currently in Chapter 13 due to issues with the divorce. Now I'm catching the bus and I'm still dealing with his stalking/harassment. I've been told my additional warranty ended in June of 2023. I contacted Ford and they told me I would need to have their dealer look at the car which will be towing plus the $250 fee. But that my car type is not included in the class action. The dealer said the same, but I do have an ecoboost engine and have been having issues with the engine/transmission since I purchased it in 2021. Do you know how I could add my name to the Class Action? Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The transmission on my 2014 Ford Escape went totally bad at 91,000 miles. I had to replace the transmission at a cost of $6,780. I have read that this has happened to many 2014 Ford Escapes with low mileage. There should be a recall on this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled, nearly causing a crash. The messages "Engine Coolant Low" and “Overheating - Safety Stop" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head was fractured, causing oil intrusion in the engine. The contact stated that the mechanic took the engine apart and replaced the cylinder head. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact activated the hazard lights and drove the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the message "Engine Overheated" was displayed and the vehicle started losing motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the cylinder head was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but approximately three months later the failure reoccurred, and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not yet repaired. No further information was available. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was sputtering and hesitating. The contact stated that the failure also occurred during start-up. The message low coolant level was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to a certified mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket had failed, and there was a fracture in the engine and there was a coolant and exhaust odor. The contact was informed that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine overheated. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and allowed for the engine to cool down. The vehicle was later started and taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,669.
104,340 miles and diagnosed with coolant consumption and coolant intrusion into cylinder #2 causing engine misfire. known defect of the 1.6L EcoBoost engine. Needs engine replacement.
While driving at highway speeds, the engine began to miss resulting in a sudden loss of power that forced me to pull over. I had the vehicle towed to a garage where they found the code for a misfire in cylinder 4. When they looked in cylinder 4, they found coolant intrusion and a crack in the cylinder. I discovered this is a common experience with this engine in Escapes and other vehicles. The vehicle only had around 89,000 miles at the time of the incident.
Engine failure due to coolant intrusion
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started overheating. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. After a visual inspection, the contact became aware that the coolant reservoir was empty even though the contact had refilled the reservoir the day before. The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for an oil change, and the vehicle was diagnosed with coolant intrusion. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,600.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Low Coolant" was displayed. The contact stated that there was coolant leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
We had our vehicle engine light come on, vehicle would shake and misfire, we had the spark plugs replaced. No sooner the vehicle light came on again, vehicle still shake and misfire and had it looked at with Ford service Ford service replaced the power packs. No sooner once again, the engine light came on, this time the vehicle over heated. The vehicle would shake and misfire. Took it in again to Ford service, they concluded that it was the throttle body they replaced and fixed. No sooner once again, the vehicle still shooked, but this time the vehicle started to lose power and would not go while driving on the highway, it over heated, misfired. Returned once again to Ford service whom finally revealed the truth and said these vehicles are notorious for a new engine. We were told that the design of the engine revealed that coolant was leaking into the block/heads. It was unsure if the blocked cracked and that we needed a new engine. If we just replace the head gaskets that later down the road we would need to replace the engine. We were left with replacing the vehicle with Ford service in replacing the engine at the mileage of 96,812
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine had overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that engine coolant had leaked into the cylinders, causing severe damage to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Car overheated due to intrusion of coolant into head gasket. Repair shop identified issue and warned it's a safety risk for fire when overheating. Only symptom before overheating was white smoke from exhaust on startup. Shop said maintenance looked fine, wasn't low on oil and coolant had just been checked less than 6 months earlier at a regular oil change. Mentioned that they have seen a ton of these from the 2.0L EcoBoost engines and it's a known risk in the industry.
The car had a coolant leak which caused the car to overheat. The car is now leaking oil which has lead to oil leaking into the fuel.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Low Engine Coolant" message was displayed. The check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The contact added coolant to the coolant reservoir, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the cylinders, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 78,200.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25-26 MPH, the message "Engine Fault" was displayed, and the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, there was coolant leaking onto the ground. The contact drove to the residence and parked the vehicle. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. Additionally, the contact stated that rear passenger's side taillight failed to operate as needed, and the taillight bulb had been replaced several times; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that the infotainment system and the rearview camera were inoperable. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.
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