2014 Ford Escape electrical system problems
219 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2014 Ford Escape, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 219 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 128 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 18
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 21 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 23 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 23 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 18 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 128 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 18 fires, 4 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Whenever I got the vehicle at the middle of 2025 I had issues with the shocks hub assembly axle motor mount electrical issues trunk was opening and closing by itself. Recent recently I drive it to Savannah and the vehicle started to skip and would not switch gears while I was driving down a 70 mph Road. I almost wrecked due to an issue with the vehicle I have looked up the recalls that hasn't been repaired on the vehicle and I believe it has something to do with unrepair recalls or maybe there is a recall that…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the air conditioner and heater blew out insulation inside the vehicle through the vents. Additionally, the push to start button failed to work and an abnormal noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Escape
- Engine 906 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 461 complaints
- Steering 151 complaints
- Fuel system 137 complaints
- Body & structure 84 complaints
- Latches & locks 66 complaints
- Backover prevention 52 complaints
- Wheels 48 complaints