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4 out of 5 stars

Great Mid-Sized SUV

Charles Lyons Jr, 05/08/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Might consider purchasing an extended warranty.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's just a great car!

Addison, 10/01/2019
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I have a 2014 Ford Escape SE 2.0 EcoBoost AWD (Edmunds site doesn't have the 2.0 listed) and I freaking love it. Yes, I've had a couple issues. No, it's not perfect. But, I drive almost 40,000 miles per year. I commute almost 100 miles per day in this car, have driven it from NY to FL, taken it on several vacations, used to for some light off-roading, and have hauled a good bit in it. I'd like to think I've gotten a ton of use out of it. The good: It has a comfortable and spacious interior, a number of awesome features (like the built-in rear 3-prong 110V AC Power Inverter, reclining rear seats, 2 tier cargo floor, hidden storage compartment in the floor behind the passenger seat, and MASSIVE windshield), and is so easy to drive. It handles very well through corners for a crossover, and is especially quick in the 2.0 AWD setup. It's no sports car, but it's given a couple a run for their money. The seats are comfortable, but don't offer much bolstering so best not to take corners TOO fast or risk falling out. The sound system's not bad either, and while the Sync media system takes a learning curve, it's usable once you get used to it. The bad: The interior is a bit awkward; there's no storage other than the center console, so finding a place to store your phone and wallet is a bit of a pain. There's only one DC plug up front, and while there are 2 USBs in the center console, they're hidden away and not convenient to anyone trying to charge their phone. The ugly: My transmission has been rebuilt twice, both under warranty. I credit that to my more aggressive driving style and the amount of miles I put on my car daily. My instrument cluster had to be replaced because the screen went out. I was told that's a common issue. I occasionally get a "LOW BRAKE FLUID" warning but check only to find its perfectly full. The wipers are a pain to change out because of their size and crossed design. They often have to be recalibrated or they'll hit each other and send a wiper flying off your car (been there, done that). Overall, I love my car. It has some issues every now and then, but never fails to start, move, and comfortably get me where I need to go. 2014 Ford Escape SE 2.0 EcoBoost AWD Options: - Sync 2 w/ Navigation - Dual Climate Control w/ heated mirrors - Heated front seats - Leather interior - Remote start - Panoramic roof

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4 out of 5 stars

Classy first SUV

Krafty Artisan , 03/30/2024
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

We purchased this lil beauty in 2026, it had about 30k miles at that time. The deep blue exterior color is one of the selling points for me. I wasn't used to driving a vehicle with nice pickup and go like this but quickly adapted. It was a smooth ride, very quiet, and seating for driver was adjustable. Nice room inside, loving that cargo room when seats fold down. The power sun roof is fantastic and gets used whenever we have a sunny day. We now have about 74k miles and still enjoy it every day. Our main issue is the speed control of the blower motor. This is a known issue for Ford.We still enjoy this great SUV every day.

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1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from this card

Learning with your mistakes , 07/01/2023
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 2014 Ford Escape new. Transmission failed at 105 miles. Powertrain warranty is for 60k miles. The owners manual calls for zero maintenance until 150k miles. I reached out to Ford to try recoup costs for this lemon and they refused. Replacement transmission cost $5,100 with tax and labor. Considering sticker price was around $32000, one would expect the transmission to last longer than the first set of tires. I was wrong. Hopefully others will find a better quality vehicle. My experiences stay away from ford cars by Japan cars

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4 out of 5 stars

Pretty good at 84k

Forrest, 12/23/2020
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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This has been a good car so far. The only thing i dont like is its hard to access anything on the engine and doesnt have a transmission fluid dipstick. As long as u dont have to work on the motor its okay. Hell had to take off so much stuff just to change the battery.

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