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2014 Ford Escape seats problems

10 complaints (0% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
0%
typical mileage
50,000
crashes
3
recalls
2

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

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Ford Escape seats problems in other years

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Related recalls

SeatsReported July 25, 2017 · 94,605 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Risk
The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

Recall number 17V472000 · Recall details

Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported April 2, 2014 · 43,135 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

Recall number 14V164000 · Recall details

What 2014 Ford Escape owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 18, 2023 · Seats · 72,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to adjust the front driver’s side seat recliner, the electronic seat back recliner continued to move forward and failed to stop. The contact stated that the seat could not be readjusted, leaving the driver in an uncomfortable position while driving. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions after starting the vehicle and while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electronic seat back recliner mechanism had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Engine, Seat belts · 41,200 miles · AK

The community I live is landlocked (juneau, alaska) and the one ford dealership closed its doors a year and half later; since this time there is still not ford dealership or authorized ford garage in the juneau area to correct these six recalled items - ford tells my I have to take it to dealer myself, however the cost to transport the 2014 escape would cost in the thousands in transportation cost. I've called ford several times over the years, and refused to send to send a technician or offer a local repair shop to fix these recalled items; some of recalled items are pretty serious (possible engine fire, and transmission slipping in or out gear). Please help as I try to get ford to fix, but they offer nothing more expensive cost to me for defective product. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 23, 2020 · Seats, Transmission · 140,000 miles · TX

Shifting is not right it stopped in middle ofthe road and lost of power while in motion and wont move or shift gear this is after the recall as performed dealer was on interested on sell new car and car left deal in worst condition then it arrive in was charged for diagnosis and nothing was quoted almost cased a accident in a busy street and had my two year old daughter with me car was purchased a yr ago and seats are stuck and no reason or solution was offered other than to buy a new carcar was in motion and just from out the blue sounded like someone had hit car just?loud noise and car stared to move again and once again begam to force as if?it was on park wjen it was indrive wjen in?sport it wod show change very scary nowarming just stopped

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Seats · 73,000 miles · GA

Drivers seat back heat got very hot and started to melt the seat back cover. Removed fuse.

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Seat belts, Seats · 52,000 miles · NY

Seatbelts don't retrieve back in, rust under steering column

Filed Jan 5, 2018 · Seats · 30,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the roller mechanism was shredding pertaining to the rear seats. The vehicle was taken to power newport ford lincoln (1107 oregon coast hwy, newport, or 97365, (541) 265-4601) for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Seats · 21,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

I am concerned that the design of the headrest is not safe. I was in an accident recently where I was simply rear ended. I have a fairly serious concussion that I have had for nearly four weeks. I believe that I got the concussion because my head hit the visor and then the bottom edge, that jarts out, on the head rest.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Airbags, Locks · 50,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The driver's seat fell backwards due to the impact. As a result, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed into the guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the doors failed to open, which prevented the contact from exiting the vehicle. The contact sustained back and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Seats · 25,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

After reaching down between the seat and center console to grab something that fell, I severely cut my hand and ended up needing 4 stitches. The gash went all the way down to my tendon. There is exposed, unfinished metal immediately under the driver seat and it is very easy to cut your hand on.

Filed Oct 7, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 900 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on southfield freeway in michigan about 5:15 pm, I was in the left lane when traffic stopped. I stopped along with the car in front of me. At this time the car behind did not stop going somewhere between 20-40mph hit my car in the back and pushed me into the car in front of me. The air bags did not deploy even though I got hit from behind and pushed into another vehicle. The force was so strong that it broke my driver seat and my glove box. My ford escape was total loss in the accident. I suffered some bumps and bruises and whiplash and did go to the er for these injuries.

Questions about the 2014 Ford Escape seats

Does the 2014 Ford Escape have seats problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Ford Escape, 0% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2014 Ford Escape seats problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford Escape seats?

Yes, 2 recalls: 17V472000, 14V164000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Escape have bad seats?

The Ford Escape model years with the most seats complaints are 2005 (10 complaints) and 2014 (10 complaints).

Other 2014 Ford Escape problems

Engine 887Transmission 481Electrical 216Steering 151Fuel system 137Body 84Locks 65Driver assistance 64Wheels 46Acceleration 42Brakes 38Airbags 32Visibility 27Seat belts 26Suspension 18Lights 15Tires 12

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