2014 Ford Escape Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,089 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2014 Ford Escape, 2% of the 2,089 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Back up camera stopped working properly only after 3 years of buying my new 2014 Ford Escape. It only worked intermittenly. I brought it to the Ford dealer in sunnyvale for repair under warranty but it decided to work while there so they told me to bring it it when it was not working. When I finally brought it in when it stopped working they said it was no longer under warranty. These backup camera's are definitely a problem all the way back to 2014. Why are they only recalling newer recent models when 2014 is also faulty?”
NHTSA complaint #11362917, filed 2020-10, 50,000 miles“My Ford Escape's backup camera has gone to just colored bubbles! I have a hard time backing up because I cant see what's coming and feel this is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11308837, filed 2020-02, 85,500 miles“My backup camera is intermittently not functioning. Sometimes it works fine, other times it shows an error message rear view camera is unavailable. Please contact your dealership . Thought it might be fixed by the recent recall but found out it only covers 2020 models.”
NHTSA complaint #11363023, filed 2020-10, 85,000 miles“Backup camera on my Ford Escape works only intermittently, sometimes it shows a black screen and error message, at other times it shows an upside down images. Please include this model year (and perhaps others) along with the recent backup camera recall you recently issued. Thanks for considering my request.”
NHTSA complaint #11565238, filed 2024-01“Rear camera intermittently stopped working. This was recalled for other years of Ford Escape models, but (according to the dealer) not for the 2014 model year. This puts at risk the driver and others that we might not see (little kids in the neighborhood) when we are backing in or out of our driveway. We had this problem repaired at the dealership (because we're responsible adults) but think that it should have been covered by the recall of other model years.”
NHTSA complaint #11712687, filed 2026-01Related service bulletins
- 10125080Oct 6, 2017Some owners of 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may complain of the rear license plate viewed in the lower portion of the display screen when using the parking aid camera. This is due…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 4% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2020 | 28 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 255 | 22% |
| 2015 | 170 | 15% |
| 2014 | 51 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Escape
727 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
481 complaintsOther or unknown
275 complaintsElectrical system
216 complaintsEngine cooling
187 complaintsSteering
151 complaintsFuel system
137 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
65 complaintsWheels
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsBrakes
38 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology