2014 Ford Escape lights problems

Filed Aug 21, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster screen malfunctioned and turned black or flickered off and on. Additionally, the headlights, turn signals, and brake lights intermittently failed to operate as needed. The transmission and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failures, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH at night, the center information console failed to display an image as well as pertinent vehicle safety information. The contact then became aware that the headlights were not functioning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 25, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · 171,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Dec 7, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · IL

The wipers became slow and erratic, then stopped when headlights were turned on. The lights also were affected as they became dim or out depending on the selection of Hi, Low or Driving. The wipers could have failed during a storm, or the headlights could have become inoperative with no warning. The problem was reproduced at the dealer and inspected as well. There was no indication that there was a problem until the wipers and lights were operated. There could have been more systems that were failing we did not notice as the problem was all of the grounding wires were on painted surfaces. There are several Service Bulletins on this car and the Ford Focus in the same model year range. I have correspondence from the dealer that indicates the problem. Although our car did not fall under these bulletins, I feel this should be a recall since any electric component could fail with no warning by the design of these cars.

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Lights, Transmission · 133,295 miles · TX

Torque converter, transmission, warning lights on thursday, 12/3/20, my daughter returned home and explained that she noticed a whining sound as she turned into our neighborhood. About 2 hours later she started the car for me and I could not distinguish any sounds to be concerned with and told her she would be fine to drive it to her volleyball practice'I said''it doesn't sound like anything that will cause it to die on the side of the road.' within 10 minutes after leaving called to say the car was losing power and barely moving on a busy city street. She had to coast across oncoming traffic with no power to get to a street where she could wait for me. Ultimately where she was stranded was a dangerous spot to be for other cars turning onto the street because of a wall blocking their view of her vehicle until they made the turn. When I arrived I confirmed that the car was not driveable. Shifting in and out of gears barely generated any movement. It took 20 minutes driving on a residential street at about 3 MPH to reach a parking lot (it took one minute to get the car over a slight hump turning into the parking lot) where I left the vehicle overnight until I could have it towed to a ford dealership. Ford diagnosed the following 'suspect torqueconverter internal failure sent metal through thepump (whine) and through out the rest of thetransmission.' two repair options new transmission for $5,809.18 or overhaul for $5,181.57. This is a common issue and is dangerous enough to warrant a thorough investigation. Vehicles should not go from running fine to complete failure while driving on busy roadways. Replacing a torque converter is one thing but a failure of a torque converter causing a $5,000+ repair job is another thing. Warning light after failure may also need to be investigated. This vehicle has a record of regular routine maintenance.

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 114 miles · IL

The car keep giving me a message that is overheating, then the AC start blowing hot air but the car is not hot. Within 3 minutes the messaging away the AC start working like nothing happened. Also the transmission seems not to change at all when this is happening to the car.

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 63,000 miles · NY

Engine light keeps on and off with not a reason and when I bring the car for an oils change into the dealer they are saying that is not important and it is going off when the oil is changed. I also notice that the car is very short after the gently breakdown. The other issue is the unexpected acceleration itself, even if I do not use the accelerator pedal. This happens anywhere anyhow and when the vehicle is in motion.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Airbags, Lights · 8,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 5 MPH, the headlights are dim and the vehicle crashed into a large landscaping stone. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000. Updated 06/21/16*lj

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Lights · 20,000 miles · NY

After 3 visits to the dealership beginning in october 2015 complaining that the dashboard lights including radio will brighten and dim on an erratic basis. The ford dealership identified the problem as a defective sun load sensor cv6z19e663a and ordered the part under warranty on 1/18/16 at the time I was told that the part would be available in a couple of days. 4 weeks passed no part filed complaint with ford case # cas-8813513 now it is 6+ weeks still no part. I consider the erratic dimming and brightening of the dashboard lights when the headlights are on as a safety issue as the erratic behavior causes a distraction. The inability of ford to provide a replacement part on a prompt basis under warranty when the part in question continues to be used in current production vehicles does not make sense to me.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Lights · 8 miles · AZ

As recommended in low visibility situations (fog, dust storm, snow, etc.) to pull off the side of the road and turn off all your lights, my 2014 ford escape with daylight running lights (drl) are unable to be turned off even when the vehicle is in park and the parking brake set during the day or night, thereby causing a safety hazard. The only way to turn off the drls is to turn off the vehicle, which then produces another hazard since you cannot keep the AC or heater running as needed. I have notified both ford corporate and my local dealership multiple times with no results or corrective action plan.