2014 Ford Escape Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 7%of 2,089 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 137 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Ford Escape, 7% of the 2,089 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2014 Ford Escape stalled while driving. I had just gotten off the interstate when the interior lights went on and the voice activated system stated you are not in park I was able to pull over. Restart the SUV and drive home. I was lucky because I had just gotten off the interstate.....and was doing 25mph! If it happened on the interstate I probably wouldn't be here right now!”
NHTSA complaint #11387501, filed 2021-01, 120,000 miles“While car is in motion our 2014 Ford Escape stalls. We turn the key off, turn it back in and it will sometimes run for a bit before stalling again and sometimes stall immediately. Currently this has happened on city streets and parking lots. Once while turning. Others going straight. Luckily we have not had this happen on the interstate yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11271283, filed 2019-10, 1 miles“The engine stalls momentarily when I try to start up after turning a corner, or when I slow down and try to accelerate again. I have tried buying higher grade gas and used extra cleaning fluids recommended. Neither helped. It is frightening to press the accelerator and nothing happens immediately. This happens in city driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11181641, filed 2019-02, 39,000 miles“Stalling while driving. Prior to the stalling, gas cover began to loudly vibrate. Upon stopping to examine location of vibration noise, I opened the gas cover and lightly opened pour spout.. Excessive air pumped out. This has occurred 2 sequential days now. I see a tentative recall in 2015 for a specific date of manufacture range but nothing else regarding the fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #11163570, filed 2018-12, 86,000 miles“Fuel pump has gone out in vehicle. After sitting idle for two days, it would not start to leave house. Had to tow to dealership, where they informed me it's beyond the 60,000 mile warranty so I have to foot the bill for it (even though the car itself is not even four years old). Car has 83,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #11081364, filed 2018-03, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V005000Jan 9, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15…Covers: Ford Escape 2014, Fiesta 2014–2015, Transit Connect 2014–2015 +3 more
- 14V525000Sep 2, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles…Covers: Ford Escape 2014, Focus 2014, Lincoln MKC 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10169940Dec 11, 2019Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087…
- 10205010Mar 17, 20162.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odor
- 10075275Mar 17, 20162.0L ECOBOOST - FUEL ODOR ISSUE Some 2013-2016 Escape, 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, 2013-2015 Explorer, 2013-2014 Focus ST and…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
- 10204986Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 | 7 | 7% |
| 2022 | 87 | 37% |
| 2021 | 75 | 21% |
| 2020 | 199 | 12% |
| 2019 | 26 | 4% |
| 2018 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 | 94 | 3% |
| 2016 | 71 | 6% |
| 2015 | 57 | 5% |
| 2014 | 137 | 7% |
| 2013 | 287 | 10% |
| 2012 | 160 | 26% |
| 2011 | 284 | 22% |
| 2010 | 507 | 24% |
| 2009 | 203 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 | 36 | 8% |
| 2005 | 62 | 4% |
| 2004 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 37 | 4% |
| 2001 | 55 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Escape
727 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
481 complaintsOther or unknown
275 complaintsElectrical system
216 complaintsEngine cooling
187 complaintsSteering
151 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
65 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
51 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