Used 2014 Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Never Again
huns8, Chicago, IL, 04/29/2015
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2014 ford escape and within the first year the car was was hesitating while changing gears at 40km and also something in the morning would stick and would accelerate up the street. We would go from 0km to 50km.They tried to fix the issue 3 times with no success. They had to rebuild my transmission. Nobody at Ford wanted to help except offer free oil changes. never again will I buy a Ford a big piece of junk
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GReg, Strongsville, OH, 07/17/2015
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
10 K radio stop working for 1 hour dealer could not explained why battery disconnect thats all they did to reset issue 13k ac stop blowing for one hour on long trip from Detroit on hot day..gate inside handle already broke loose If u do oil change good luck to remove oil filter no room for hand or any tool
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It happened to me
CGibson, Grand Rapids, MI, 01/16/2019
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2014 Ford Escape new in 9/2014. In June 2015 I took it to the dealership at 10,785 miles and reported problems accelerating quickly. The transmission is not engaging. Service department could not verify the concern. Through the years I have intermittently noticed the same issue. On December 27, 2018 while driving with my 83 yr old mother, in raining foggy conditions, I stepped on the gas to merge quickly onto the freeway and heard the loudest noise from the engine. I said to my mom “What was that?” Luckily we got home safely. The next day the same thing happened while trying to accelerate quickly. This time I lost power for a few seconds and had to pull off the busy street. I immediately took it to the dealership, was given a loner car and waited for the diagnostic which came back as internal transmission failure at 68,778 miles. We were given a quote of $6,300.00 to replace the transmission! We called Ford Motor Company Customer Service (800-392-3673) with our complaint. They worked with the service station and we just paid $2,369 for a new transmission. VERY disappointing that a such a serious repair was required. Furthermore my/our safety was compromised!
It's just a great car!
Addison, Charlotte, NC, 10/01/2019
updated 10/08/2020
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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Transmission problems
Janna P, Shenandoah, VA, 04/02/2020
Ford Escape SE 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Ford Escape is a nice ride while it lasts. At 100,000K expect major repairs. This is my 2nd Escape and my last because both have had the transmission go out at around 100,000 miles. For the 2014, it went out at 100,247 miles. I would not recommend this vehicle.
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