2014 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,089 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Ford Escape, 1% of the 2,089 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 2 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.
“A car took the red light as we had the green light she ran into the car in front of me and then fish taled and her rear car smashed into my front... None of my airbags deployed at all but the other 2 car did and my front end damages are severely damaged. The person responsible for this accident was arrested at the scene and they did a sobriety test on her”
NHTSA complaint #11390646, filed 2021-01, 101,000 miles“Vehicle was in motion on city street being parked. I heard a loud pop noise. I looked around to see where it came from. Inside the truck the interior bust open showing metal screw part of the strut or shocks that's popping out of the interior this part could have caused injuries or caused a accident if the part come all the way through the interior”
NHTSA complaint #11061385, filed 2018-01, 74,000 miles“Power steering goes out when you step on the acelator to merge into traffic and the vehicle attempts to stall taking off from stop sign. Also at 14000 miles I was told all four wheels needed alignment and I did not ask them to check alignment. I was told I get 30 plus mpg and have not been able to get over 24 mpg”
NHTSA complaint #11005329, filed 2017-07, 14,000 miles“When I have an oil change, the dealer (2 of them) notify me that I have a leak in my rear shock absorbers. I have replaced the passenger side twice and now they tell me my drivers side is leaking. The vehicle just went out of warranty, but there is a problem with the rear shocks. I have never experience a rear shock leak as long as I have owned a vehicle. Now, basically, every time I have an oil change and check, they inform me of a leakage.”
NHTSA complaint #11003021, filed 2017-07, 36,000 miles“I bought this vehicle from stivers Ford in montgomery, al. On jan. 20, 2014. This vehicle shake at low speed and high speed. I told by dealership that it would stop but it has gotten worse. This vehicle ride worst than the 2006 model I traded in.”
NHTSA complaint #10565446, filed 2014-02, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10156588Mar 14, 2019Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires…
- 10144210Jul 18, 2018Some 2013-2018 Escape vehicles may exhibit damaged or delaminated bushing(s) on the rear suspension front lower arm (dog bone). If the rear suspension front lower arm requires…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 13 | 1% |
| 2014 | 18 | 1% |
| 2013 | 27 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 32 | 2% |
| 2010 | 34 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 1% |
| 2008 | 31 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 7% |
| 2006 | 65 | 14% |
| 2005 | 459 | 33% |
| 2004 | 154 | 31% |
| 2003 | 90 | 16% |
| 2002 | 80 | 8% |
| 2001 | 42 | 4% |
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 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
51 complaintsWheels
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 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.
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