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Poor resale
Tim, 01/13/2016
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car on a whim as I needed to travel across country. I was shopping for a midsize truck or larger SUV. I have it listed on a a variety of sights for thousands under retail and all I get is low ball trade in offers. This vehicle still has a Factory warranty and in very good condition. Not a good resale vehicle.
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Disappointing! It's been a bumpy ride.
SH, 03/11/2016
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car has given me quite a headache the last couple months. First of all, the FWD version is absolutely terrible in the snow. The dealership told me that I wouldn't need 4x4....and I listened. I live in Michigan, and on the day of a small snow storm, I literally saw five Ford Escapes similar to mine STUCK! Of course I need 4x4. The traction control in this vehicle is horrible. (I also need for the car to not take 20 minutes to heat up/cool down....that'd be nice). Next, trying to get this car to accelerate is like watching paint dry. I'll be gray before I can get this thing to 70 mph. Also, above the passenger door is water damage from some sort of leak. Not sure if it's the windshield or if it is something else, but I felt it once when it was raining and it was soaking wet. The biggest problem I have with this vehicle right now is that the passenger door won't lock. The car will beep twice when I try to lock it (it usually only beeps once.) I just ignored it at first, but when it started happening more frequently, I went around to see if all the doors were locked. Sometimes when I go around and slam each door, it'll lock....but it hasn't worked the last few times I've tried it. I've been putting off trying to schedule maintenance on the car for the last couple months, but now I have no choice. I don't feel safe in the vehicle, and the fuel economy is absolutely horrendous. This car is a complete disappointment and I can't wait to trade it in for something else.
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great escape!
bob, 08/31/2015
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
2014 Escape Titanium, what a great car. have had no problems in a year and 25000 miles. mpg consistently high 20's. transmission shifts oddly but that is explained in owners manual. not bad, just different. Only weak point is design of console storage, very deep and narrow. Handles like a sports car. Looked at CRV and RAV 4 when we purchased it. They remind me of kitchen appliances. Got great deal, $5000 off and 0% for 72 mo
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Happy so Far
happy_texas, 03/19/2014
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2014 Ford Escape SE with leather interior and the 1.6L ecoboost. We have about 1000 miles on it and so far and are happy with our purchase at this point. So far we are averaging about 23.5 MPG in town and 26.5 MPG on the highway. Ford states the break in period is 1000-2000 miles and then you should start noticing your actual gas mileage. I am hoping the HWY MPG does increase to at least 30 MPG as advertised. We have taken a couple of 90 mile trips in the vehicle and was very comfortable to drive
I hate this vehicle
Mcbaker626, 01/31/2018
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
At 67,000 miles I had to rebuild my engine ($6,000). The timing chain broke, should not break! At 105,000 miles, my transmission went out. Guess what ford did...NOTHING! I have never had such awful service from 2 different dealers
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Wish I didn't buy it!
whatalemon, 06/01/2015
updated 12/05/2016
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
We just hit the six month mark & the the car has been back for service twice in the past 2 weeks. We thought it was recalled, then were told our car was not made at the LA factory or in the month for the recall. Had oil change+ tires checked & rotated while there. The very next week the lift gate handle came off into my hands and the inside tailgate panel was loose from the right hand side to the middle. Back it went for service. Now another week later and the tire pressure light is indicating a problem. My previous car was a beloved 2010 Jeep Liberty that NEVER had service other than oil change. I really regret trading such a great vehicle in on this Escape which I now believe is a lemon.UPDATE: Never have we done this so soon after buying a car but we traded in the Escape 8 months after buying it and got a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Love the Grand Cherokee! So glad we got rid of that Escape piece of junk, the Jeep was worth the extra money and hassle of the trade, we love it!
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Reliability Nightmare on 2014 Ford Escape 2.0 AWD
itsmejs, 05/30/2015
updated 08/09/2019
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Nice looking vehicle that has had many issues. When I was looking for a new vehicle it ended up being between the Toyota Rav4 and the Ford Escape. I wish now that I would have chosen the Rav4. Problems and more problems! It took Ford 1-1/2 years to fix my Escape door that would not always latch shut. At least I think it's fixed now. 2.0 engine has intermittent hesitation that Ford has not been able to resolve. Rear differential noise has been repaired twice in 25,000 miles. Trans slips from 1st to 2nd and sometimes downshifts for no reason. Besides the recalls dealing with Ford customer service is just about as bad as calling my cable company. Continue to experience violent transmission downshifts. From day one my Escape still experiences intermittent hesitation which has caused many close calls making this Escape unsafe to drive.
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Wind whistle at highway speed
Sue Gamber, 02/18/2015
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Would love this car, if not for the fact that it whistles when going over 55. An internet search has shown me that this is an ongoing problem with this model Wish I had seen that first. Have had it to the service department over 7 times, and they cannot fix it. Ford tells me I am out of luck. Do yourself a favor, try a different vehicle.
Do not buy this car
Stefany Morgan, 02/21/2017
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I inherited this car from my father who bought it brand new and it has been the biggest disappointment. My father hardly drove it the two years prior yet right after I took over the car, the warranty was over and the engine completely stopped working. I started getting Engine Fault errors and the car would shake and sort of stall while driving. Very scary! I took it into the dealership and the car was one week past warranty and they said it was wired incorrectly in the factory and would cost me close to $1,000 to repair. It is now approximately 3 months later and the EXACT same scenario is currently taking place. I have had the Engine Fault warning on my car all week and while I don't know the synopsis yet, it's currently at the dealer, I can guarantee it will be another major fix. Last time I called dealership supervisors and managers to try to get them to come down significantly in price since it was clearly a manufacturer error and they conveniently never were available or never called back. I called every day for a month. Needless to say I will be trading this car in and NEVER purchasing a Ford again.
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Should be called the Ford Recall
Janelle V, 12/30/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my ford brand new in 2014. I love the way it looks inside and out, very classy with higher end quality of materials. It drives great, love the turbo engine and car holds tight to the road and makes you feel very safe (had a bad experience once driving on ice but then again ice is dangerous no matter what vehicle you are driving). Now the bad........ no storage space in the front. I came from owning 3 Honda CRVs and got used to the space (storage compartments galore along with leg room and head room Etc) Not so much with the Ford Escape. Also, I didn’t have a child when I bought this Ford in 2014. With a car seat in the middle of the back seat, it’s very hard for a normal person to sit without being under the car seat and wedged up against the door. Makes for tricky maneuvering when it’s raining and I’m trying to get him in the car seat without getting drenched. Also, floorboard doesn’t really offer a ton of room for any size bin for toys. I do love having separate heat in the back, although it would be nice to come from the ceiling instead of the middle console. (For backward facing car seats the heat blows right on the back of the car seat 🙄). Another bad thing, I’ve had several recalls, and they’re still coming even though I’ve had the car for almost 5 years now. Coolant, air bags, oil leaks, door latches etc). I was stopped at a Red light one day when an emergency message came on my car to pull over as soon as possible to avoid overheating and engine failure. Of course I was stopped at a light and couldn’t move for a couple minutes but I did manage to make it safely to park. I had to drive home with a sick child and went to the mechanic first thing the next day even though the message went away. I had no coolant (bone dry) and there was no warning that I was even low. That was one of the recalls to install the coolant level detector. Dealer handled that along with a couple more recalls. On another occasion I was driving home and parked in my driveway as it started to rain. I got my son out of the car and went to close the back door and the latch was completely broken. My car would not shut and remember it was raining. My husband came out and literally had to rope tie the car to get the door to close and we drove it straight to Ford and left the keys in the dropbox since it was so late . The next day they fixed it along with another of the recalls, I can never remember what now, maybe an airbag one there were so many. They did not fix any of the other latches so I’m looking forward to those breaking while I’m going down the highway, that is my worst fear. When my car was about 40,000 miles, that’s when I noticed all the coolant problems, The mechanic also told me that the whole oil system was going to need to be replaced soon. Also there was a hose that needed to be replaced, and I thought just a cheap hose right? Well because of the way Ford designed the engine, most of it would have to be removed in order to replace this hose that winds through the engine, so that would be over $400 due to the complexity. I also noticed how hard the battery was to replace when I went to get an oil change and I guess they left the door open and the battery died. They could not figure out how to get the battery out so they jumped my car so I could drive to AutoZone to get a battery. AutoZone could not figure out how to get my battery out either. So they jumped my car so I could drive to NTB. Fortunately they had worked on This model before and let me know they had to take out a lot of the engine to get to the battery. So not user-friendly if I can’t even change my freaking battery myself. Fortunately, beside the recalls, I have not had to repair a lot of items over these five years which is always good. I was just surprised at the number of recalls. You think Ford would be able to figure it out by now. Car is still beautiful and drives really well, just not extremely reliable or easy to maintain yourself. Right now I am trading it in for a vehicle with a third row so I can get more storage.
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Lynne Norell , 09/13/2021
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
One year after buying my 2014 Escape eco turbo the transmission went out
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Buy it
sal96, 01/24/2015
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Amazing! Totally redesigned, the new escape is powerful, sporty, elegant and comfortable. The titanium package is totally worth the extra money. The SONY touch screen gps interface has a lot of good features. The escape accelerates well on the highway, plenty of power when you put your foot down. The panorama roof is very nice. New electric steering is a BIG improvement and you can feel the difference. Above all you can tell Ford did their homework on this one, the escape has a very nice sleek design inside and out, much better than the asian makes. In Southern california, small suvs were for a long time dominated by RAV4s and CRVs. Now I see more of these escapes than the new RAV4.
Satisfied owner of 2014 Ford Escape S 2.0L/Turbo FWD
ride50, 10/31/2014
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2014 Ford Escape S/FWD with 2.0L/Turbo. Ford Sync & Navigation. I have read a lot of complaints about Ford Sync/Nav. I have absolutely no problems with Sync and Navigation. I personally think the system is way too cumbersome for average user to understand and operate. Down to earth manual would solve the current Sync/Nav complaints. There are so many options with Sync & Nav to explore that even average Ford salesman does not know how to demonstrate the features. The manual supplied with the vehicle is very poorly written. I had to go on line to research all the functions this system can offer. Purchased 2014 end of the model year, excellent value, rebates, discounts, financing.
Escape 2014 2.5L happy customer from start
Rick, 01/29/2021
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in October 2013 and the 2014 model was already on display so I got a good deal turning a used merc ml350 2008 for this brand new car with panoramic roof and leather seats SE Plus model 2.5L engine. FF to today and 106000 km / 60000miles I can say I'm totally happy with the car and the brand. The first 50 thousand km did service every 10k at the dealership because of warranty. After that I started making the service by myself which is very easy, oil filter, oil and sparkplugs very easy to change, the only bad thing is that you have to take out the wipers and plastic mount to get to the battery (3rd already). I am very technical driven so when I saw there where not many details on the transmission oil I did change it by myself at the 70k km mark which did very good on the car. Then with the same km the motor mounts broke, also I bought them and changed with some tools I have in about 4 hours. Quite easy. Yesterday the water pump started leaking so I went to the nearest autozone and got a pump for 35usd, installed in a bit more than 2 hours, drove 30km after it without leaks. So that's it. Very friendly car in going to keep it as long it can go.
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You get what you pay for!
Nancy from Washington township, 07/01/2020
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The vehicle had everything I wanted however within 30 days I had a leak and one of the reservoirs and the dealership though I paid cash one at $100 for that. Within a 6 months to a year I had to really replace all the lug nuts, due to a manufacturer defect. Which Ford is aware of and will not change out. You must buy Ford's lug nuts! The longer you keep the vehicle the more chances you will have to replace with them again! It costs over $300. within 2 years of owning the vehicle I had an engine problem that was not covered by my coverage on the vehicle, another $2,000 out. I bought the car with 40,000 mi on it, it is up to 106,000 mi. Now the transmission has gone. I have only owned it for 4 years! I will never buy another Ford!
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Great SUV
Kenny, 01/15/2019
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
For a SUV Ford made a good car. comfortable, low wind and road noise, easy to handle. A 2.0 4 cylinder engine should get better on fuel even with turbo.
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Escape escapes problems for five years!
Ida Halasz, 02/09/2019
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Performance and maintenance better than expected. Only thing bothersome is noise increase over time. Guess dry Colorado air dries out rubber around windows.
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POS transmission
karen, 11/19/2019
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
bought the car used (2014 with 59000 miles) in 2019 hadit 3 months in for transmission repairs. am in the process of trading it in for a new car with a factory warranty. you have been warned.
TRANSMISSION FAILED - 84,000 MILES
Previous Owner, 01/12/2018
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm super disappointed to share that my 2014 Ford Escape with 84,000 miles has a bad transmission. I've only owned it for 14 months. We have done a lot of research and have only become more and more disappointed with Ford. This was our first and will be out last Ford. The truly disappointing fact, is that we contacted our local Ford dealer to see if they would help us with the trade-in and they low balled us taking the maximum / retail price to replace the transmission off our value! What?! No break for their poor quality. This says a lot about their company. Beware, it may have high rankings but you could be left with a mess.
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Still young with under 400 miles on the vehicle
james_p, 09/28/2014
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
With me medically retiring from the military and getting a service dog, it was time to retire our Suzuki SX4 for something bigger, and with us moving to Maine it had to have AWD. We had looked at Subaru's but the Ford dealer was able to give us a substantial discount to make this less than a Subaru, so we bit. Wonderful little SUV, love the way that the AWD starts out in AWD and shifts to FWD as you are cruising. Fuel econ has been great, and the kids are comfortable in the rear, with the dog in the back it fit's us perfectly. Going to have to do a few trips to get her to 1k miles before we move to tow a trailer, but that should not be an issue with how nice she drives. Will do an update.
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swalcher, 12/31/2014
updated 01/05/2021
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
14 Escape 2.0L AWD Titanium / Bought used with 25,700 miles on 12/11/14. Bought used thinking all possible issues should be resolved. MPG is terrible at 21 HWY and 17 city. We have now driven this vehicle a 1000 miles and I am ready for my fifth fill-up. The gas gauge appears to be off. At the quarter mark, I am only able to put in about 8.5 gallons. After reading the manual, I discover the term Eco Boost has nothing to do with fuel economy. I haven't really figured out what it means. This vehicle is really easy to get in and out. It has great acceleration but the ride is little bumpy but as short wheel base will cause this issue. The wife loves the car and that's what counts.
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Don't buy a Ford.
Randy Brockman, 04/18/2016
updated 04/23/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Steering wheel is offset to the right just enough to not be inline with the dash gauges. They lied about the MPG. You can figure on the tradin-value to lose at the rate of $10k per year for the first two. Horrible wind noise, you can't roll the windows down at 55mph and keep your hearing. Rough ride. They just discontinued the Vehicle Health Check feature they suddenly call “Complementary”.
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Escape the Escape!
escapeescape, 04/26/2015
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 22 people found this review helpful
Worst purchase ever! True lemon! Bought Jan 2014. Day 1: passenger headlight out. 3 trips to dealer, got it replaced. Then back to dealer for: rear lift gate out of alignment and sometimes doesn't close at all(4x tried to get it repaired), exterior lights periodically flash by themselves, SYNC won't display txt msgs (did once), door seals are horrible (TONS of dust), abnormal lag when accelerating to highway speeds, AC failed on first use, windshield wiper hits driver's side upright, 14,000 miles-lots of rattles, rear shocks just replaced, driver's window has mind of its own, headliner sagging in rear, driver presets do not return, poor performance of AC when it does work, etc.
Great small SUV
tzipple, 09/08/2013
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have a 2014 FWD titanium.i like it a lot. Best car I have had. The tech works well. The performance and ride are very good. Lots of fun! I wish that it got better milage but for 240 HP it is pretty good.
Never Buying Escape Again
Logan, 02/21/2019
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle for my wife from Carmax. Certified pre owned with 54,000 miles. The passenger rear speaker has never worked even after talking it back to the dealer for repairs. Around 80,000 miles I had to replace the transmission and as soon as we took it to the shop the mechanic knew what it was because it is so common with this car. Even after replacement we are still having issues with transmission. Shifting from first to second is terrible. Warning lights come on all the time. We continually get letters in the mail regarding recals. The entire cooling system was recalled and we had to get it replaced for over heating issues. The climate control is terrible as well. I bout my wife a heated blanket for her ride to work during the winter because the air would not get hot. 90% of the miles are highway miles and I take of my cars so we should get well over 100,000 miles with minimal issues. I can’t believe ford’s lack of quality control with this. They must put all of their resources into the F-150 production because the Escape is lacking in every catagory. If you want a reliable ford suv I would recommend the explorer or above.
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Amazing rental car; great for fleets
I, 12/22/2015
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Me and my 7 best friends rented a 2014 Ford Escape SEL 4Dr 1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A in Denver, Colorado. Upon driving out of the rental agency, we were surprised at how much we loved the car. The interior was super super comfortable with plenty of storage and it was perfect for road trips. The electronics were great and the GPS was super helpful. The trunk fit all of our ski equipment which was a lot. Perfect car, I would totally want to own one
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research usability before buying and 2013 model comments..wish we did
arr1, 01/30/2014
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
26 of 42 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2014 Escape and noticed the following:<br> - no driver storage for wallet, change or anything ...only 2 cup holders when not being used;<br> - glove box is out of reach even for a tall driver and offers no storage capacity;<br> -transmission blocks dash controls;<br> - MPG :/<br> - Center console is useless as a 1.5 foot narrow fishing hole that houses the USB connection half way down;<br> door panel cup holder is non-functional as it's too narrow to fit our drinks;<br> some interior plastic is not wearing well;<br> firm narrow seats
Patience, "flamers"...
jpserafin, 07/01/2015
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
I know folks who can't accept fact that not everything works 100% 24/7/365! Bought my '14 Escape SE 7 months ago. One problem (below) ONLY issue! My Escape is a solid "works right first-time every time vehicle. 2.0 turbo made it thru last Chicago's MEGA-BRUTAL winter with ZERO issues... no slow-crank, stuck windows/doors, great heat after 4 mi. city driving, MPG dropped less than 6% etc. A few 95+ F days this year were totally bearable due to A++ A/C system. ISSUE: high beam bulb "exploded" one -22F morn, leaving small dark spot on inner surface. Ford replaced entire assy w/o hassle! No squeaks, rattles, noises. SYNC system needs improvement, but iPhone 5 sync works each day,
Fun to Drive 2014 Escape Titanium 2.0T 4WD
escapeman2, 11/22/2013
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
I like driving it, I was leasing a Mercedes E350 when I bought the Escape, and I really don't regret buying it, I feel just as comfortable as I was in the E Class, The Touch screen is more complicated than it should be, but it works. Everybody that see the car praises it for the looks, the drive, handling, built quality, etc. I think for the $33K 4WD and 401A package its a good value, it's quiet which I like and the stereo is great comparable to the E Class. I really cant wait to drive it every day, its fun, and spacious, I'm not a tall person! Even the kids like it better than the E Class, I owned before the ML and R Class but love this one the best
Learned my lesson
Edwin, 04/24/2017
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 1992 Honda Civic was in shop having scheduled maintenance done, timing belt+water pump replaced at 360k miles. I received call my sister had an accident in Memphis, TN. So my neighbor graciously loaned me her silver 2014 Ford Escape SE with 32k miles. It drove good, was fairly comfortable, and had good radio. However, in my 200 mile trip, car stopped working for no reason. I called friend and was told by Ford to have it towed to authorized service center. Luckily I was close enough for brother-in-law to pick me up. Found out later it was an electrical problem. Three days later I picked it up and returned it to neighbor. Within week she had same electrical problem occur again.
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So sorry I bought this car
L. ENSOR, 05/11/2017
updated 11/30/2020
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved this car when I bought it. We drove it on a 6,000 trip and it was very comfortable. Then it started having problems. The back wheel bearing, $500. The back up camera was suddenly upside down. No one knew what to do about it except replace it ($600 for camera + labor). The front wheel bearing, $500. Then at 128,000 miles, the transmission went and Ford wanted $7,000!!! Tried other local repair places; no one would touch it. Ford made a fun car with lots of nice features inside, but cheapened the mechanics. When I traded it in as is, I got $1,500 for it, after paying $14,000 2 years before. I lost my shirt. There was a recall 2 weeks later on the backup camera. There should be a recall on the tranny.
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The little FORD that could
nels beckman, 08/27/2019
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
good reliable ford suv. great mileage
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Great car
Danielle R, 03/29/2019
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I as a little iffy about purchasing this vehicle because i didn't think i was going to use the technology it provides. The more i drive it the more i catch myself using the features it comes with. Quick on the acceleration so it took getting used to also.
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MS, 08/09/2020
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle used, the issues with it since a year after I bought it are a computer chip that went out cost 1,200.00. I changed the oil and did all the regular mantenance as I was suppose to do. I have had issues with overheating took it in to Ford, replaced the reservior as they stated it was cracked. They did change the reservior but check nothing else, in the mountains it started to overheat, turned on the heater to get the heat off the engine, no cell phone service and could not pull over as it was to dangerous. Turns out the radiator, thermostat was bad replace the whole cooling system. Guess again, $1,200.00 repair. I spent over $5,000 in maintenance and repairs on a car that I owned for 3 years. Ford service centers know nothing about how to repair thier own products. I traded it in for the fear I did not know what the car would do next, I needed something more dependable. I only owned the car for 3 years what an expensive mistake. A 6 year old car should have such major propblems. Do Not recommend. Comfortable ride and good features.
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Nine years in, the car is still a good one!
decadeinDC, 12/05/2022
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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My wife and I have owned a 2014 Escape Titanium AWD since new. After 9 years and 80k miles, we actually like to drive it better than our 2022 Lexus RX350. Seriously. There are flaws (I'll get to those), but the fundamental aspects of enjoyably driving this vehicle -- things like low end torque/acceleration, handling, major system durability, sight lines from the vehicle, and materials wear -- all surprisingly remain good to excellent. A couple of caveats that affect my point of view. One, we purchased a fully loaded Titanium. Nav, blind spot and cross traffic warning, panoramic roof, 19 inch wheels, 2.0L engine, etc. That actually helped "future proof" the vehicle in many ways and I'm glad we spent extra on those features that are now expected as standard on even some mid-level vehicles now. Two, my wife got into an accident a about 16 months after we purchased the Escape. Nearly totaled, front and rear end were heavily damaged. That means just about any squeak, rattle, miscalibration of a parking sensor, etc., I generally attribute to repairing a damaged vehicle rather than an inherent engineering flaw. With that out of the way, here are our plusses. The 2.0L turbo engine was the most powerful in its class at the time, and it remains a very torque-happy engine around town and holds its own well on the freeways. We've rarely wanted for more power. The engine has very little (if any) turbo lag and the engine is relatively smooth for a turbo 4. The transmission handles up and downshifts without any noticeable jerkiness. The handling is crisp bordering on terrific for a small SUV. Grip is plentiful with the passive, front-biased AWD system providing reassuring rear wheel engagement on both dry and wet pavement. The steering is well weighted with excellent feedback for a modern vehicle (most of which provide nearly zero road feel). Reminds me of Honda Accords of yore, so a little sporty but still reasonable for any driver. The suspension provides responsive handling without a sacrifice to comfort. Again, think Honda Accord. I'll get to one suspension issue in the negatives. Inside the car, things are pretty good. It's not a luxury SUV, so I never expected materials quality of that caliber. What does exist has worn very well for a family of four. There are no shiny spots on matte plastic buttons, nothing shows scratches, nothing has broken off or even looks worse for wear. The leather is in decent shape (regular cleaning makes a big difference). Our mechanical repairs have been relatively minor (more on that below). The infotainment, while now a little slow by comparison to 2023 MY vehicles, remains very functional using a reasonably sized touchscreen interface. Even the nav still does its job when called upon. The audio quality out of the optional Sony system is ... fine. I'm a tough critic in that department. Before getting to the general negatives, here are some pointed specific annoyances for us. The left side thigh bolster on the driver's seat seems to have either collapsed somewhat early in our ownership or it was bad to begin with. Feels fine on the passenger side. But driver's side is so bad, I feel like I'm tilted left a lot when seated. I contemplated going to an interior specialty shop to see if we could get it re-foamed, but that would necessitate reupholstering the seat (too much $). The leather on that side has cracked a very little bit as well, which might be contributing to the issue. We're not overly large people, so I'm not sure why our seat feels so terrible. Next, the suspension (particularly at the rear) can get boomy and loud over the harshest bumps. I feel like this was happening even before our accident. Several passengers have commented on it and it seems like the suspension just doesn't tolerate hitting deep potholes well. Lastly, the quality of the leather on the seats and steering wheel feels pretty cheap. I'm not sure if it's the grade of leather, or the coating on it, but it feels heavily and artificially textured and lacking any suppleness. It's worn well since we've had it (certainly better than a couple German cars I've owned), but I'd almost prefer the feel of some of the "synthetic leather" alternatives from German and Asian manufacturers over this grade of natural leather. Finally, our car has had a major A/C problem over the last three years that nobody can seem to permanently diagnose and fix. Specifically, when it's exceptionally hot and humid out, the A/C stops working when the vehicle comes to a stop and A/C doesn't start up again until the car accelerates significantly (this is the A/C itself, not the fan or HVAC controls - those continue to work fine). Apparently there is some sort of condenser sensor that is absolutely terrible on these cars, and we've had ours replaced three times. That said, the A/C was fine for the first 5-6 years, even after our accident. Tests routinely show no refrigerant leaks and the condenser, evaporator and compressor all test fine. Ultimately, this issue will probably be the reason we sell it sooner than later unless someone can both diagnose the problem and provide a long term fix ... stop-and-go traffic with kids is challenging in 95 degree heat and we strategically plan which car to use around the weather. Now on to some of the general negatives. Fuel economy is worse than EPA estimates, particularly around town. Read some other reviews on this site for nearly any gas-only vehicle and you'll find that's a nearly universal complaint. We continue to get about 18 MPG in normal-if-spirited urban driving, sometimes we've gotten down to a 15 MPG average. That's pretty bad for a small SUV. On the other hand, we've gotten 27-29 MPG in pure highway driving. Again, that's not necessarily the fault of the car itself, it's more on how the EPA tests for fuel economy. Next, there have been a TON of recalls on this model year vehicle. We just got yet another one two weeks ago. I think we're up to 9 or 10 now since new, very few required actual parts replacement. Last, the headlights could be better. We have the HID upgraded lamps, and they just don't provide enough low beam throw distance for my taste. After reading all of this, you may think why would we believe the car is still good. At the end of the day, everything except the A/C issue is relatively minor on a 9 year old car. I believe driving character can potentially outweigh some imperfections, and it goes a long way in this generation of Escape. Put regular maintenance into it, and the only fixes have been the A/C and a failed backup camera last year. It just doesn't spend much time in the shop outside of A/C. After having a 10 year old Audi that was costing us $2.5k in unexpected mechanical repairs on average every year, the Escape has been far more reliable and almost as enjoyable to drive. If you find a well-cared-for example, I recommend test driving one as a reliable used car.
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Shaen, 05/16/2018
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not a lot of storage in the front of car. Had a Fusion before, liked it a lot better.
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SE 2.0 FWD review
Loren, 09/02/2017
updated 09/12/2019
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The handling/suspension is very rough, and is the biggest disappointment. The fuel economy is not great either; averaging about 25 mpg in mixed driving. On the interior the lack of storage space is surprising. Reliability has been fine, with no mechanical issues. The engine(2.0) can be rough at idle but is plenty powerful, with good torque off the line. On the interior, I had issues with the hatch handle coming loose and screws on the back panel area falling out.. Lastly, this car is a pain in the butt to work on. The air and cabin filters are more difficult to replace than necessary. It is about a 1 hr job just to access and replace the battery. To remove the panel to access the oil drain plug you must remove numerous screws. I got so sick of this that I just left it off. Update Sep. 2019 the vehicle is just over 100,000 miles now and I am very surprised how trouble free the vehicle has been overall. During this time we only had to take the vehicle in for one minor repair under $600 to replace a sensor. This repair fixed the rough idle I had mentioned in the original review. We have had no further issues and the interior has held up very well.
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Great SUV
Valley Customer, 01/08/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had little issues with this vehicle other than stopping in for recall issues. Quick service. Very reliable vehicle. Looks great. Rides well!
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Love the escape
Nicholas Young, 04/21/2016
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research on small suv's and the escape hasn't disappointed.
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Transmission issues
AM, 05/07/2020
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
My 2014 escape transmission died 6 years after buying it brand new from a dealer. It’s at 140000km. It costs $5000cad to rebuild at a transmission shop or $7000cad from Ford. They will give you the runaround and refuse to take your car in. Also they seem to be very accustomed to hearing complaints and have an answer for everything! Run do not walk away from this vehicle!
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Frederick Eierman, 06/06/2016
updated 06/06/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have had the car two years, but so far we are enjoying the purchase and have had no negative comments about this vehicle.
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Don't buy an escape!!
Paige Masanko, 06/29/2019
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have had this car for going on 3 years now. And since we purchased it,it started having problems! It's shutters and idles rough and loose power when sitting or driving! Pushing the gas doesn't help at all! Ford told me it was the purge valve canister stuck open and that was the problem. It fixed it for about 2 months and now having the same problem! Can't use cruise control because it jerks hard and loose power! It shifts hard into 2-3rd gears! Ford is not helpful and doesn't no anything!!! Backup camera works when it wants,that started failing not even after 1 year of purchase! I take very good of my cars so none of these problems are my fault.!!!!! No check engine lights come on or anything!! The only light that's came on is low tire pressure when I hit a pothole and it blew my tire and damaged the rim. This car has been nothing but problems and is unreliable!! Bank said the only thing I can do is sell it,or trade it in! And can't do either one! Just don't go buy ford! Spend your money somewhere else.
Very economic
Tom Zschoche, 05/12/2017
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Previously owned a Mercedes GLK 350. This vehicle is very much comparable. Service is much more reasonabl.
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ducky0425, 06/22/2014
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
14 of 31 people found this review helpful
Bought a '14 AWD Escape Titanium on 9/4/13. The pros is the the handle and pickup of the vehicle. Have almost 17K on the vehicle. It is very good from a handle perspective going around turns and curves and the pickup is above average. I would not purchase one again becuz 1) the moonroof is a soft cover, I like to roll down my windows and the cover flaps unless I roll it all the way back 2) the air pressure in tires keeps going low and it doesn't tell which tire is low 3) already had the GPS replaced at 2500 miles 4) the gas mileage took approx 12K before getting 21 mpg 5) the voice recognition is extremely sensitive and is frustrating 6) AC/heat doesn't return to same level when turned on
Surpassed expectations
cinemabon, 07/15/2014
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2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 35 people found this review helpful
Having driven Toyota's and Hyundai's over the past decade, my wife and I decided to go domestic and test drove a Ford Escape. We were stunned with the level of craftsmanship and quality. We wanted the sunroof and purchased the Titanium that also includes the Escape's top-of-the-line package (did not include park assist). From the moment we took to the road, we fell in love with the Escape and have continued that love affair for the past two months. The car is quiet, drives easily, has a ton of features, and is easy to learn once you figure out the Sync capabilities. We also love the remote start, a must when you live in the south (North Carolina). Update: We are entering our fourth year with our Ford Escape Titanium. I still believe this car is the best in the category for the price versus features. Although newer cars have the lane alert, early brake warning, etc. We're looking forward to one more year with our Ford Escape before we move to ANOTHER Ford Escape. This is the first car we've had in our 32 years of marriage that hasn't given us major problems. Hyundai and Toyota both had major breakdowns by this time. Ford has been reliable year after year. They made a strong reliable product. And as a used car, I feel certain it will give the next driver just as good reliable mileage as we've had.
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Recalls AND THINGS that they refuse to recall
R.hoover, 04/03/2023
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
At 110,000 miles the coolant will leak onto the engine block and crack it. The electronical system can't really be managed because the system used is no longer in use by Ford so you can't do system updates or check anything in your car for that matter using the touch screen on the dash. You will have a problem with gas leaking as well as a problem with oil leaking. I have read so many reviews about the electrical issues. I had to turn my car in back to the dealership because I spent $10,000 and Ford had another $6,000 worth of repairs needed. The transmission will slip and the motor mounts will fail. Have only 115,000 miles and trans goes out? I thought it was me but I have purchased 5 cars and NEVER had an issue before I gave them away in great shape. Oil changes every 3k miles, engine flushed every 20k and parts replacement done before part failed completely. You will need a good warranty on the battery too because you will replace it A LOT through 200k miles I read. Most of them are not Running well I have read. Such a shame.
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CrackedWarped Head—Entire Engine Needs Replacing
HL, 12/16/2021
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Would advise against the Ford Escape, including the 2014. Constant coolant, engine, overheating, computer issues. Has multiple recalls on its cylinder head and engine. The dealer recommends scrapping our car; the full engine replacement is $10k.
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78,000 miles and going strong - first owner
B Carlson, 06/02/2020
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
2014 Escape 2.0L Titanium 19" wheels, sunroof - still running strong at 78,000 miles. Paid for extended warranty covering up to 8 years/100K miles for piece of mind. Still absolutely love this car. First all the good news...Runs well, still tight, performs well, good gas economy, quality paint job. Built Oct 2013 as a JOB1 edition, Also great paint job. Love looking at car. Repairs - now on 3rd set of tires - LOVE LOVE the Michelins, Conti's got rough at 35k-38k. Had the RR wheel bearing replaced - got noisy. Have now replaced 3rd brake light twice. Have replaced various bulbs (rear brake, front turn signal, cornering light). Need someone with very small hands to help switch front bulbs/ rear brake light easy to change, no other repairs. Annoyances - drivers seat lower cushion leather cracking, wish the BLISS indicator lights on the outside mirrors were larger and brighter, had to replace all lug nuts because the stupid plastic clading/ brought solid chrome replacements on Amazon before recently replacing tires at Costco. Great features I continue to use: Sport mode - much better 1:1 pedal to acceleration response when feeling sporty; keeping car running after closing door/honking then locking for a quick run into a store, B pillar push buttons to lock/unlock car without a key; seat heating dials instead of buttons, so easy to reach all controls; 4 spoke steering wheel that allows me to hold steering wheel at bottom when cruising; electric windshield wipers both sweeping out to clear more windshield. Overall - best car I have had since my first car in 1973 by far!
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DianeC, 04/16/2019
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
For a small to mid size car - quite roomy family, great for hauling, easy to drive and maneuver.
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Traded up to Titanium 2.0
terra4m, 01/06/2014
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
17 of 44 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2013 Escape SE 4wd w/ the 1.6L engine and loved the vehicle. I wished I had gone with more features, so I traded it on a 2014 Escape Titanium 4wd with the 2.0L engine and all the goodies. I love this vehicle! I've owned a lot of cars, from most all manufacturers, including high-end cars, and this new Titanium is my favorite all-around vehicle. I get very good gas mileage, it's very comfortable, and the NVH, fit and finish are on par with the luxury brands. Sync w/ MyFordTouch is terrific, and intuitive. I can also use the manual controls easily if I don't want to use the voice or touch controls. Ford has really done a great job with their new vehicles.