Used 2014 Ford Escape Consumer Reviews

Love the car, HATE the gas mileage!!

Bought the 2.0L Titanium with AWD in November. Really like the car -- the technology system was pretty easy to master. Really like the handsfree phone. But am sorely disappointed with the mileage -- 14 MPG with mixed city and highway driving. Dealer said wait till we hit 5000 miles but at 4500 miles have seen no improvement. Will not keep the car long at this rate. Am already looking to get rid of it.

Ford EcoBoost Jive is so Sad....

I must say I agree with all the "Fun & Marvel of Ingenuity" platform, that has been touted as the takeover vehicle of the the Crossover SUV Market that Ford has presumably taken (some have said). But the beauty is all on the surface, as sorry as must say, the basis of small engines is Fuel Economy over performance, and they have got things a bit backwards. Love the performance, but missing my promised MPG by a longshot.

DONE WITH FORD

2014 Ford Escape has been one problem after another. I brought it brand new. For the third time now there is a problem with the coolant system where it over heats won’t go into gears and the engine light is on. This isnt the only issue I have had with this car. I have always had ford cars. But no more. NEVER AGAIN.

2014 Ford Escape SE

Just bought this vehicle and so far I Love it, downsized from a 2012 F150 Supercrew with the Eco-Boost engine and was wondering about feeling cramped inside but it doesn't at all. I got the 1.6 Eco-Boost and so far with only 150 miles on it is getting around 23 miles per gallon mostly around town driving. Plenty of power and love all the options. Panorama roof is great in this summer weather all most like having a convertible. Will let you know more after I have put some more miles on it. Also very sharp car gets looks everywhere we go..

2014 Ford Escape 2.0 L turbo

I have been disappointed with my Escape since I bought it. I currently have 3000 miles on it and have had it for 5 months. I did extensive research and test drives before picking this car over the Rav 4, CRV and Rogue. One of the main reasons I wanted this car was for the 2.0 L Turbo engine. I have had numerous quality issues. The sync system is over complicated and doesn't work properly with my phone. There is wind noise in the door, the locks freeze on the driver side and I can't get in except through the passenger door. The remote stater works only intermittently. The gas mileage is horrible-17 to 19 mpg. It is winter and the engine is barely broken in so it should get better.

2014 ford escape SE

Bought 2014 SE model two months ago after testing 2014 Mazda CX 5 and 2013 Toyota Rav 4 as contenders. Although it was a difficult decision we decided with the escape after receiving several thousand off and more options then the other two. I have the 1.6 liter engine and has been great accelerating then expected from expert reviews. Although common by many other consumers reviews from the 2013 it has not yet unfortunately lived up to EPA estimates of 22/30 MPG. Highest has been 25.2 on highway after only 900 miles though. We shall see if break in period makes a difference soon enough. As for the talked about My Ford Touch, well I couldn't be any happier! Escape is quiet and handles great. March 9,2016 update: everything that was said 2.5 years ago is the same today with no complaints ! Now with 39,000 miles. Absolutely love the intergrated back up camera with guided lines that turn when you turn making backing up in to parking space and driveway very easy. No repairs!

Not friendly with winter

Overall a good car for southern states & during summer months in the northeast. This is NOT a good car (FWD models) during winter months. Traction is atrocious with snow on the ground or during heavy rains. Too light of a vehicle.

2014 Ford Escape Titanium

I have only had this car for 1 week. So far, I'm loving it. I bought my car at Sarasota Ford. Steve Oliver was the Sales Associate. He was great in every way. Help me make a decision between two cars. Was happy for his assistance.

Me and My Escape - New to me

The car operates well. The only problem so far is the exterior noise when sitting next to the windows. Suspect better seals would minimize this road noise effect. Have had for only two weeks but really like the car.

really good small suv

this car rides well, is quiet, is peppy with the turbo, and is fun to drive. We traded a Honda CRV for this...just kept that one for a year. So glad we did. We have had the car for 4 years, and it has been basically trouble free...just an overflow hose replacement required. This car is underrated. Ours has averaged 26.8 miles per gallon over and over again, combining highway and local driving over 60,000 miles. We have always adhered to Ford's maintenance schedule, and found the car to be a pleasure to drive and own. Now we are looking to replace it with one incorporating the new camera based safety features which were not available in 2014.

Car (& driver :-)) aged OK

105K highway/local driving in mt. West. Overall satisfied. Car's aged OK, BUT $3k extended warranty pd for itself TWICE. "Build quality" NOT great, especially engine/drivetrain electronics. 2.0L Turbo performance is OUTSTANDING, best Class, no question. For all their "fixes," Ford Sync still has problems, especially Sync "auto" (HAH!) updates, + having to pay Ford's 3rd party vendor $150/yr(!) for Nav. map updates is ridiculous, especially in age of Google Map! ALSO: Even though rated to pull 3500#, DON'T; & not more than maybe 2500# on long uphill grades. Best in class HP/Torque, BUT digital-only Eng. Temp gauge measuring eng. "Head" -- NOT, coolant -- temp, AND NOT gradually is idiotic & potentially dangerous! NO way to keep accurate eye on coolant temp until gauge JUMPS fm Normal to Hot, WITH computer rolling back RPM & "Overheat" warning to prevent eng. damage Alarm. NOT OK, especially when lower RPM drastically slows vehicle -- AND, of course, all following traffic -- on long &/or steep uphills w/ no passing lane! :( Overall a good, long-term buy, BUT DON'T go beyond factory "bumper-bumper" Warranty w/o extending it! And/or go only for "Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)" used.

Like my car

I like my suv and really like sitting up higher than a sedan. Enjoy driving it also. Thanks for your help in locating this vehicle.

Fine, except the transmission

I would not buy this vehicle again. The transmission completely failed less than 15,000 miles in. I feel most drives are like driving on egg shells waiting for something else to go wrong. This would be a very nice vehicle, and it has gotten me all around the country on extremely long roadtrips, but it doesn't seem all too reliable and the integrity of the engine just isn't there. I've also had very poor experiences with Ford in general, both with customer service and repairs, but also in the ford roadside assistance. I was stranded with a flat tire in Montana a couple years ago and the roadside assistance guy literally told me to google the nearest repair shop (I couldn't, I didn't have internet access).

Very very reliable SUV

I`ve own my escape for the last 6 years and nothing went wrong only maintenance and brake job plus a battery after 80000 mi.

It gets 5☆ bc the power and gas mpg the 2.0 has.

My wife got a 2014 Se in 2016 from her grandpa who past away. It had 9k on it when we brought it home and it has been a great lil suv so far. It has 43k on it now and we haven't done anything to it. It still has the original battery and tires on it. The biggest attribute I can say about it is that the 2.0l engine makes it the strongest fastest suv in its class. The rogue, rav4, crv, equinox will all be looking at the taillights when you mash on the gas and the turbo spools up. Its a fast lil grocery getter thats for sure

Frozen

After two visits to the selling dealer, and being told they couldn't find anything wrong with it, then two more to the dealer in my town of residence, who agreed that the heater wasn't working right, my lemon's heater stopped working at all. I don't have time to be taking it into the dealership and leaving it there to be fixed. It needed a new center brake light, had to be realigned twice in the first week that I owned it due to something being broken. And that's just a short list. I won't buy another Ford.

Model not listed, 2.0 4WD

This is a fun vehicle to drive and nice to look at plus we get lots of compliments. Then there is the MPG which is not as good as rated and the fuel range also seems less than the 15.1 gallon tank should indicate. I am hoping more owners will bring these concern up to Ford and have them addressed........

Happy with the purchase

Just bought a 2014 Ford Escape Titanium equipped with the 2.0 liter turbocharged engine new off the lot. I'm very happy with the purchase. I live & work in the hilly suburbs of Pittsburgh, and the 2.0 liter engine has plenty of power and it still handles like a smaller car. I had concerns about the SYNC feature but I'm happy to report that it is not broken like non-Ford salesmen claim. The negative reviews about "functional storage" on the redesigned Escapes are true, though. The glove compartment is small, hard to reach (for the driver), and nearly useless and there is very little in the ways of storage for odds and ends. Trunk space is smaller but opens up with the back seats down.

Still loving my car!

I have had this car for over 9 years and still like it. Have had no problems or issues and the only flaws on the body have been made by me. It still looks good and still drives good so why buy new?

Nice car if it fits!

I bought this car to replace my VW Jetta Wagon (TDI) which VW bought back from me. I was looking for a comparable vechicle in volume capacity, power and manueverability in the snow. I've never owned a Ford and was pleasantly surprised by my Escape's "giddy-up", due to choosing the 2.0L turbo engine over the 1.6L. Big difference. Overall I liked driving my Ford, except that it never quite fit me. That is, I'm well proportioned for my height (5'7", 155lbs), but I could never get my hands and arms comfortable on the steering wheel. No matter what adjustments I made to the steering column and/or the seat, my forearms and wrists would fatigue. I've never driven a car/SUV where that's happened. I was also disappointed with the gas mileage; low 20s even for mostly highway driving. The infotainment sysytem was ok once you got the hang of it. Excellent bluetooth reception for phone calls and good sound quality when listening to music. Overall a solid car.

Worst car I've ever had

Since I bought this vehicle used it has had rear main seal replaced torque converter seal replaced, ptu revealed, turbo replaced, another torque converter seal replaced with a flex plate, engine block, and currently in the shop again for something else. I'd work on it myself but I don't have a hoist and there is a giant splash shield under it which .akes things difficult. Stay away from this year. (2014)

The Can't Escape!

[brand new Ford Escape 2014; coolant gasket issue left me and my child stranded on 110 freeway express lanes at under 60,000 miles; transmission had to be replaced shortly thereafter - it too left me on the freeway; received recall letters for both items AFTER I had already paid to fix them (a refund would be appreciated) and now the coolant is having an issue AGAIN - I'm sure I'll see another recall notice in the mail AFTER I've paid to fix this too, not to mention the Turbo leak.] Can't Escape this piece of Shiznit!

My car constantly overheats

Ford never fixed the 1.6L engine problems. My car is always in the shop.

From an Edge to an Escape

I drove an Edge for 3 years. And I admit it was my dream car. It was fully loaded and beautiful. A 2011. But I moved into my dream home and my beautiful car was just no longer going to work. Have a side entry garage that the driveway curves over to then a sharp right into the garage. Not an easy manuvere. So instead of beating up my house and car I thought I'd get a smaller car. I love Ford. If you think buying the top of the line Escape with all the features will be as luxurious as the Edge, think again. Totally different class of vehicle. The Escape is very plastic. The seating is no where near as luxurious. But if you can get past that, you have yourself a really wonderful car.

Sorry I purchased

Wind noise, had repaired which didn't work, no power in the snow. Unable to get out of my driveway Review still stands. Looking to trade in but am afraid I will take a loss

Ford Escape

2014 Escape Titanium AWD with 2.0 engine

I leased my white tri-coat with black leather Escape Titanium on 6/29/13 and have now driven it a little over 2300 miles---enough to give you a meaningful review. Essentially, I love this vehicle for its eye-catching exterior design, good performance and handling, and comfortable, quiet interior. With the 2.0 liter turbo engine and regular gas I average about 21.5mpg in a daily mix of city and interstate driving, and I got 28mpg on a 254-mile interstate trip yesterday while averaging about 4-5mph over the speed limit.

Love it, if it weren't for all the rattles!

I really love everything about my escape, its the 2.0 turbo, but the interior rattles drive me nuts, and there's too many to even try and have "fixed". Sad that a vehicle with so few miles on it sounds like a 300,000 mile car. infact, I drive my '71 Chevy truck more because it's almost rattle free and 45 years old. I would really love it if it was quieter inside, but I'll probably have to get rid of it for something better built.

Lovin' My Escape!!!

I've only had my Escape for a few days. But I love it so far. It drives great!!! It gets great gas mileage. It's not to big and it's not to small. It does however have some noise and vibration from time to time on a rough roadway but nothing I can't handle. I'm hoping to get many years of use out of my escape and hopefully as few of repairs as possible!! UPDATE!!! I no longer have the Escape! If I had read the reviews before I got it, honestly I wouldn't have bought it. We didn't have it long before it got to where it wouldn't beep when you hit lock on the key fob then it would hesitate to start and eventually wouldn't start at all. Which turned out to be the battery. Which by the way, is a pain to change. When we would take it for a oil change, they told us it had a oil leak, which was strange because it never needed any oil between changes. The transmission began to give problems. Which makes me think it had transmission leak rather than oil leak. So, in August of this year, I traded it for a F150. A decision I don't regret! I missed the room that the Escape didn't have. My advice, stay away from the Escape.

cheap to keep

Good car for the money

Escape to a Ford

I have never owned a Ford, but wanted a smaller SUV. I sat in one at our local auto show, and liked what I saw and the comfort of the seats. The test drive was impressive; responsive car with quickness and great handling. If you buy one get the Ecoboost (turbo) and you will enjoy the ride. Nice dash and styling. Dealer was helpful. Happy shopping!

Love it for the most part.

I bought my 2014 Ford Escape SE 4WD in August of 2014. I have loved it so far and have taken it on all of our vacations. It recently has developed an acceleration problem that only happens once a month or every other month. Dealership can't duplicate it and computer apparently erases itself every time you shut the engine down. This is the only frustrating thing I've had with this car. I also had a 2006 Ford Escape and had zero problems with it. 12/30/17 update: Dealer still can't duplicate acceleration problem. There have been multiple recalls on this vehicle which is really frustrating.

Smallish cool SUV

I think my white Perl and saddle combo is very sharp. Fum car to drive. Turbo 2.0 in sport mode is a surprise. Nice creature features. Down side is the voice only while you drive is awful. Not even the passenger can load data by hand. Not good. Ford does not seem to want to hear what users have to say. Also no option for a power passenger seat seeing the titanium version.

Great Mid-Sized SUV

Might consider purchasing an extended warranty.

It's just a great car!

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

Just right!

My Escape is perfect for me. I like the size and how it handles. It’s not too big as an SUV but it manages to take care of all of my needs whether I’m picking up groceries or delivering boxes of Christmas supplies. It also picks up speed and brakes safely. The back up camera is a must have.

Car

Love my escape it has never failed me. Easy to drive

Better than expected

Bought this great SUV on 1st site...no dealer pressure ever..reasonable price...great gas mileage...quiet inside..handles nimbly..nice features..only drawback was no power tailgate or remote start..definitely 5 stars for this great Ford..😄👍😎

Pleasently Surprised

After selling the wife's Jeep Wrangler, we needed a replacement. We went to the local Ford Dealer and test drove the first car on the used lot, the Escape SE with 42000 miles on it. Both of us were pleasantly surprised at a number of the Escape's virtues ! First off, it was as quiet as my Caddilac ! Second, it was super easy for the wife to drive (she is 5'2). and lastly , it actually felt like a well built car. In the 3 years or so, we have added 40,000 additional miles and really have had almost no issues with the car. We may be looking to trade in this car for another, and we see no reason to look at anything other than an Escape ...7/21 Now up to 72000 mi and all above still holds true !

Great SUV!

Lots of pep and very stable. Great for putzing around town and opening up on the expressway. Can haul a lot of stuff. Fun to drive and would buy again.

Needed a replacement car because of accident

We found this car online and after searching for several days, we fell in love with it. Bought it and have been enjoying it ever since. Bought it NOVEMBER 12 or 13th. 2024.

Classy first SUV

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.

Stay away from this card

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

I like, but going for Focus instead

Why buy Escape when a Focus hatchback gets better gas mileage and is cheaper? I passed up C-Max on the same principle.

2014 Ford Escape with Eco-Boost is fantastic!

Check Edmunds for price and availability

Zippy

This car is not for big people. Although very comfortable and fun to drive, large people will have a hard time getting in and out of this vehicle.

Pretty good at 84k

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.

dana

low mileage