2014 Ford Escape: won't start

Filed Feb 22, 2025 · Fuel system · VA

When after fueling the car it will not start. You have to pump the gas and hurry and put it in gear or it will die. When it gets below a full tank while driving the gas tank starts to vibrate releasing pressure if you are not giving it fuel it will die while you are driving down the road, several formus explain hundreds of people experience this very same issue and no recall it needs to be recalled before someone gets seriously hurt . Something is wrong with the pressure build up senor or parts not sure been dealing with this issue for ever and each part i have replaced has not fixed the issue

Filed Dec 2, 2024 · Fuel system · GA

I purchased a 2014 Ford Escape last month. I thought Ford was a reputable company until I filled up my gas tank. Imagine my surprise when my car that I had only owned for two days, didn't start after getting gas. Thankfully a customer at the gas station told me he had the same problem and to rev the engine as I'm turning the ignition. Now every time I get gas, I have to rev the engine while trying to start the vehicle. Then after starting, I have to continue to give it gas so it won't die. It has died on me once while pulling out of the gas station because I hadn't given it enough gas to start with. After some research, I discovered that it is the canister purge valve that needs changed. Auto Zone confirmed this when they read the code for my check engine light. I couldn't find any recall info for that part despite the Ford Focus of the same year having one. My car warranty that I purchased doesn't cover it. This is a serious safety concern.

Filed Jun 1, 2024 · Fuel system · TX

I've had the Vapor Canister Purge valve replaced 3 times due to it causing the car to not start. Now I have a broken nipple on the bottom hose. I don't understand why there is a recall for the same problem on 2012-2018 Ford Focus 2.0 due to a potential malfunctioning Canister Purge valve. Ford Reference #18S32. I will now have to get it placed for the 4th time and also the part that the bottom hose attaches to. If it had been recalled and a proper fix in place then I wouldn't be going through this a 4th time. On that recall dealers will reprogram power train control module with new software that will detect a malfunctioning Canister Purge valve and prevent a potential excessive fuel vapor system vacuum condition from occurring. Dealers will inspect and replace the canister Purge valve, carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module, as necessary. There will be no charge for these services. Why aren't the 2014 Escapes with 2.0 engine being recalled as well? There are many Ford forums with the same Escape problem. When I ask the dealership its always sorry just save your receipts. For what when it doesn't run anymore. Do I get a medal for the most Purge Canister valve replacements. It is really a problem when you're stranded because after you fill up it won't start. I'm sure my car has the rest of the problems of the 2.0 Ecoboost recalls like leaking coolant. But what forever reason its always other models even though many have all the same issues as the lawsuits do.

Filed Nov 14, 2022 · Electrical · MO

I drive a 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. My battery keeps draining and my car won't start. I tested my battery and it tested 12/14. Next week, car wouldn't start again. Got my car tested and stated that there is an unknown code meaning that the ECM is faulty. This falls under recall 15V40600 or what now could be 22V413000. My car isn't covered under the recall being two months shy of the production date. Additionally, I've had issues with the cooling system since I purchased the vehicle. Again, this isn't covered under the recall either.

Filed May 2, 2022 · Transmission · 116,048 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle would not start after that failure; and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a linkage failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 116,048.

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would not start. The gear selector was in the park (P) however, the gear shift indicator showed the vehicle in reverse (R). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2021 · Transmission · OH

I was driving in a parking lot and put my car in reverse to allow another car out of a parking spot. When I tried to put my car back into drive it was stuck in reverse and would not shift. This nearly sent me crashing into the car behind me as a result. I couldn’t even put the car in park because the shift was stuck. I turned off the car and attempted to turn it back on but it would not start. Bystanders helped push my car into a parking spot where I attempted to troubleshoot the issue. I was able to push a white lever under the shift panel to get the shift stick to move but it was then stuck in neutral and would not recognize any other gear. I had to put the emergency parking break on to keep my car from rolling into other cars around me. I did some research and found Recall # 18S20 - 2013-2014 Escape with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Replacement. I contacted a few Ford dealerships in my area but they said my Vin was not included in this recall even though this is the exact issue I was having and posed a severe safety issue.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Engine · 120,000 miles · RI

2014 ford escape titanium, 1.6 ecoboost engine, since around 55000 miles, nothing but issues related to engine and cooling systems...car had recall that ford did not have parts for, engine froze up coolant and oil all over the inside of the engine and needed to be replaced, ford replaced engine due to the fact that it was documented they did not have the parts for the recall yet and the worst case scenario happened. This shouldn't happen in a car that has 55000 miles on it. They installed the coolant sensor at that time as well. Then at 75,000 miles, the transmission went without warning while driving with 2 children in the car. I had it replaced by my private mechanic for $4500. Last week, used the factory installed remote start x1 in 20 degree new england weather, and when tried to go out to car, the high temp code was on and the engine wouldnt start. Let it sit for 5 hours in the 20 degree weather, clearly engine now cool but still wouldn't start...had it towed to my mechanic, next am he let me know that the 2018 coolant sensor was blown and leaking coolant...replaced and repaired at cost of $250...why should a sensor go after only 2 years? So many issues with this one car all around the coolant and the engine. I have contacted the lawsuit filed in december to join this as well.

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Transmission · 93,938 miles · CT

On 8/6/20, I backed up to the waa garage door, stopped, and attempted to put the car into park. The shift level indicated that it was in park, but the onboard computer indicated that the car was in reverse/neutral, the last gear used. The battery was detached in an effort to resent any electrical malfunction. This action was not successful, and the car remain "in gear". The vehicle would not start, as it was not actually in park. The vehicle remained in an electrically "on" mode, further causing the battery to fully discharge and die. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for repair 8/12/20. Dealership repair notes indicate "replaced transmission shifter cable due to bushing on transmission linkage being worn out. This description matches ford recall notice 18s20, for a 2014 ford escape, 6 speed transmission and the federal safety agency recall notice 18v471000. This repair was completed 8//17/20 and paid out of pocket. Requesting recall expansion to include this vehicle, and compensation for out-of-pocket expenses.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Transmission · IN

I was driving on the expressway and my car started to slow down. I assumed it was gas because my tank was low. I put gave in my car and my car did not start until 2 tries. When it came on the transmission light came on and my car started makeing a very loud weird noise. I've only had the car twice and this have already happened to me twice

Filed Jul 31, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 61,000 miles · MA

Attempted to start my vehicle and pushed ignition button. All of my panel lights and monitor started glitching and flashing and then everything went black. The engine did not start. There was a recall but my vehicle was not part of recall. I have owned vehicle for 2 years. I have had a drivers door lock cylinder fall out. I have rust in several locations, including hatch and passenger interior side of door.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Engine · 96,375 miles · WI

10/16/18 at 94201 miles: vehicle had coolent system recall done. 11/19/18 at 96375 miles: vehicle would not start. It completely shut down due to low coolent/ over heating codes. Had to be towed to dealership. 12/6/18 at 97874 miles: vehicle had power reduced to approx 15 miles per hour. Taken to dealership again with low coolent codes. 06/04/19 at 107000 miles: check engine light came on. Owner added coolent prior to taking back to dealership. Dealership did camera diagnosis of coolent in the pistons. Upon taking engine apart found a defective scratch line that crosses over the piston to the coolent pack. Ford claiming it is not covered by recall, therefore not covered at all..