2014 Ford Escape Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,089 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Ford Escape, 1% of the 2,089 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The transmission went out the first few weeks I had the vehicle. Then the rearview camera went out now my radio has gone out the back windshield doesn't work. It has been one thing after another and I haven't had the vehicle a year. Some of the thing happened in motion and in park. Mostly in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11228398, filed 2019-06, 90,000 miles“I was driving on a city street, going straight, no other cars near me, when my rear gate window spontaneously shattered. Nothing hit it or the car. I didn't hit anything. Just bang, and it was broken. Initially it was all still in place but by the time I arrived home, pieces had begun to fall off. It was very cold outside, about 15 degrees, but no wind or precipitation was falling. I was going about 20 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10939584, filed 2017-01, 43,000 miles“While driving done the road, a loud pop was heard. My 3 year old pointed to the panoramic sunroof and said look. It had fallen inward on the back of the glass while the front of the glass stayed attached, cracking the glass. Pieces of glass fell into the back seat and all in my sons lap. Ford has had recalls on certain VIN numbers but not mine, epoxy being mixed incorrectly causing glass to become separated.”
NHTSA complaint #10663835, filed 2014-12, 16,500 miles“January 9, 2019 at 10:39pm my 2014 Ford Escape caught on fire. Driving down interstate 81, going speed limit 70 MPH, vehicle shut off and said service engine now . Steering and brakes did not lock up but the vehicle lost rpms and was not running as I pulled over to the right hand shoulder, I was in the left hand lane when my vehicle shut off. As I stopped, I put vehicle in park and turned key off, all while it said service engine now . I turned my hazards on and got out my phone to call someone for help. …”
NHTSA complaint #11166803, filed 2019-01, 197,000 miles“This is the 3rd time when the windshield wiper has failed for my new 2014 Ford Escape. The passenger side wiper did not move when turn on the wiper and the driver side will move once and stuck at the up right position. After it got stuck, it'll not respond to any wiper controls. I shut down my engine and the wiper then retracted to the off position. Sent the car to the dealer last saturday but nothing was done since they couldn't replicated the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10562871, filed 2014-02, 800 milesRelated recalls
- 14V403000Jul 2, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof…Covers: Ford Escape 2014
Related service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10152479Nov 21, 20182013-2019 Escape and 2015-2019 MKC vehicles equipped with a power roof opening panel will exhibit a small vent opening position of 5 mm (.197 in). This is the normal vent…
- 10091125Oct 27, 2016All 2013-2017 escape vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner near the windshield. This is a normal characteristic of the headliner and…
- 10075263Mar 3, 2016WIND OR WHISTLE NOISE FROM EXTERIOR MIRROR(S) AT HIGHWAY SPEED - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/22/2016 ISSUE Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles built on or before 1/22/2016 may exhibit a wind…
- 10204998Jan 22, 2016Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed - buklt on or before 01/22/2016
- 10058701Aug 14, 2015Ford: 2013-2016 escape vehicles will have a whistling or wind type noise from exterior mirrors, at highway speed
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
- 10057395Sep 1, 2014Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles, the moon roof sunshade binding is experiencing issues such as retaining clips/tabs are broken and its hard to open or close. Model 2009-14 mks…
- 10056145May 26, 2014Ford: the glass, on front door is slow and will stop midway up or bounces back when going up, after being down, during cold ambient conditions. Model 2013-2014 escape.
- 10055646Feb 1, 2014Ford: the glass, on front door, will stop midway or bounces back, when going up and is slow operating and happens mostly in cold conditions. Model 2014 escape.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 26 | 7% |
| 2020 | 71 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 | 20 | 2% |
| 2015 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 | 27 | 1% |
| 2013 | 38 | 1% |
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 45 | 3% |
| 2010 | 90 | 4% |
| 2009 | 13 | 1% |
| 2008 | 29 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 37 | 3% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 34 | 3% |
| 2001 | 36 | 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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