2014 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1315%
• 25k–50k
  1315%
• 50k–75k
  2024%
• 75k–100k
  2327%
• 100k–150k
  1518%
• 150k+
  11%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford Escape owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V495000 (Electrical System) and 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The failure persisted and occurred more frequently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector line had failed as well as there was a wiring failure causing the battery and engine to engage or disengage unintentionally by the driver. The alternator and battery had been replaced; however, a third repair had not been completed. …

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled, nearly causing a crash. The messages "Engine Coolant Low" and "Overheating - Safety Stop" were displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head was fractured, causing oil intrusion in the engine. The contact stated that the mechanic took the engine apart and replaced the cylinder head. Additionally, the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact activated the hazard lights and drove the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that fumes were entering the cabin of the vehicle while driving at various speed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that carbon monoxide was leaking from the valve cover. The valve cover was repaired. The contact stated that his son smelled a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact's son failed to start up the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed back to the mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to a defective fuel pump. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while idling after being driven for an extended period. There were several unknown warning lights on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been taken to several independent mechanics; however, the mechanics could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer was then notified of the failure and the contact was given an estimate for a diagnostic test. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which was linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road and was able to restart after several attempts; however, on two separate occasions the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but there was no failure found. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where there was no failure found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V525000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after coming to a stop. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. Additionally, the vehicle stalled after refueling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who retrieved the error code: P0456 (Evaporative Emission Control System Leak). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V525000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate and lost automotive power. The check engine warning light had flashed on and off and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V525000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was intermittently consuming twice the amount of fuel while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact documented that a certain routine trip with the vehicle showed that a 25-mile trip was consuming 55 miles worth of gasoline. The dealer was notified of the failure but could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the vehicle could not immediately be restarted. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and vibrated abnormally before losing motive power and stalling. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the fuel pump, fuel pressure sensor, bypass valve, and crankshaft sensor; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted; however, the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

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