2014 Ford Escape Problems

The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When it is plugged in, the leak can cause an electrical short circuit, which raises the risk of a fire.

Fix: Do not plug in the block heater until it is fixed; the dealer will replace the block heater free of charge.

The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022.

These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct.

The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

Some seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors may be held in place by improperly made bolts that can break. If a bolt fractures, the part may not be secured properly, which raises the chance of injury in a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the affected bolts free of charge once remedy parts are available, and Ford will notify you by mail when that happens.

6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil. If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge.

A part inside the door latch can break, so the door may not latch or may look closed when it is not. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is moving and injure someone inside.

Fix: The dealer will replace the door latches with an improved part free of charge.

Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays." If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge.

On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.

The protective coating on the Restraint Control Module can crack, and moisture can then cause short circuits on its circuit board. If that happens, the front air bags, side curtain air bags, and seat belt pretensioners may not work as intended in a crash, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will replace the Restraint Control Module free of charge, though replacement parts are not yet available, so you will be notified when the repair can be done.

The fuel delivery module may crack between its filter body and filter cap, which can lower fuel pressure. Low fuel pressure can make the vehicle stall while driving, raising the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the fuel delivery module at no cost to you.

0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM). The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge.

The bond between the panoramic roof glass and its bracket may be weak, so the glass could detach while driving. A loose roof panel raises the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: The dealer will inspect your vehicle and replace the front roof glass for free if your car falls within the affected production range.

The restraint control module's software may contain errors that delay deployment of the side-curtain rollover airbag. If the airbag is late in a rollover, passengers face a higher risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will reprogram the restraint control module at no cost to you.

Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving. A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge.

The weld joints that attach the seatback recliner to the seat frame may be too weak, so the seatback can become loose or lean while driving. This raises the chance of injury in certain crashes.

Fix: The dealer will replace the seatback assembly at no cost to you.