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It's just a great car!
Addison, 10/01/2019
updated 10/08/2020
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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 **Update: I traded the ol' Escape in about 7 months ago. It remains a perfectly good car, and I'm questioning whether or not I should've traded it. Had it not been for the killer deal I got on a new Ford Ranger, I'd likely still have it.
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a m smith, 03/12/2018
updated 03/12/2021
2014 Ford Escape S 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Never broke down, but.... CV joints, wheel-bearings, or something in the front-end began howling at about 50K. Never actually diagnosed, but the noise is consistent with that type of thing, and in any case its LOUD. Now 62K, and wipers turn on randomly, blower motor went out, and when it gets real cold the radio and rear back-up camera don't work. Tires are good and rated at 60K. One got a hole in it but still went to 58K+, and the other three are still going strong. ***Update*** 89,000 miles: all above problems plus a door/door-lock issue were fixed either under warranty or as factory recall. After sitting for 3-4 weeks, the radio would no longer keep time after being set. After one day, it mysteriously fixed itself. Where the driver's side metal rear-quarter meets the plastic rear-bumper molding, it is falling out of alignment. A minor cosmetic issue. Still never broke down, good reliable car that I plan to keep. ***Update*** 96,000 miles: replaced battery since last entry.
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rwalters1, 12/28/2014
updated 01/15/2021
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Great so far. traded a 13 Honda crv ex-l on this 14 tit. 2.0l awd. The Honda seats were very uncomfortable. Every day use made your tailbone sore. Worked with an upholstery guy for a while but to no avail. Only drove 1400 miles. the ford makes the Honda feel like it was a ten year old car. Love the power of the 2L turbo. Much better than the 1.6 in my fusion se fwd. drives nice, feels solid, quiet. put a hitch on. 2000 lb cap. learning to use the nav. and sync. nice features but takes some learning. Will follow up at 10000 miles or so. About 17,000 miles now and like it more than when it was new. Air works great compared to that Honda. Excellent engine power. Seats still a little firm for me but they are pretty nice. Might try an Edge next time for more room. About 22000 now. Still like it a lot. 10% less gas mileage but 30% more H.P. than the Honda. Big power difference. My friends thought it was a V6 engine, and that was with four people in it with the air running. almost 30000 miles now and everything is good. still love that 2.0L turbo engine. This setup is great, I hope it runs a long time. Tires getting iffy, but that's normal for factory rubber. I would like something a little bigger next time, like the edge sport would be great. 37000 miles now and nothing new to add. 42,000 plus miles and all is well. Love the power of the 2.0 ecoboost. replaced the battery and tires. That's it so far. 55000 mi and all is well. Still impressed with this engine. Edmunds needs to update their model information. A 2.0 liter turbo was not on the model choices. 65000 and just rear brakes so far.
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Warning! Do not buy 2014 Ford Escape!
Wendy, 05/20/2018
2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2014 Ford Escape 35K miles, 1.6 Liter engine, 4WD, Ecoboost w/ Turbo in Nov 2016. At first everything was good at 40,000 miles a wheel bearing needed to be replaced, 50,000 the axle seal needed to be replaced, at 60,000 the Turbo case is leaking oil! Then just last week the transmission stated to slip! And of course it's out of warranty now, can't believe all this has gone wrong with this car! Ford has definitely gone down the drain as far as quality built vehicles go and they do not stand by their vehicles either from what I hear. Their more concerned about their profit margins and shareholders then they are their own customers. My family has owned nothing but Fords for the past 60 years! If Ford will not stand behind the vehicles it builds I will not stand behind Ford that builds these vehicles! I never thought the day would come when I would say I will never buy another Ford product again! All I've ever bought and owned was Ford vehicles, I was a very loyal customer. My advice to Ford Motor Company is they should read some of these reviews and get with it and at least stand behind their product which apparently they have not done in a while. I feel it suffices to say that Ford Motor Company unfortunately will never be what they used to be.
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We are happy with our 2014 Ford Escape now
Keith H, 06/14/2021
updated 06/16/2023
2014 Ford Escape Titanium 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Update: Since we had the major repairs done (transmission, air conditioner, etc.) the car has been a delight. It is comfortable and reliable. We are holding on to it for a while longer. I'm a loyal Ford guy, and I've had 8 Fords since my first Explorer in 1991. I have never had to put so much money into keeping one running as I have with this car. I had to put in a new transmission at 131 thousand miles, after having it fixed under the warranty earlier. Now its one thing after another, regularly requiring expensive service.I had to replace the air conditioner, bearings, tie rods, etc... The car is beautiful and when it is running right it is a delight. But it has been so expensive and such a problem that I am looking at vehicles outside the Ford family for the first time in quite a while.
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