2014 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,089 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the wheels of the 2014 Ford Escape, 2% of the 2,089 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recently went in for an oil change. While there I was informed of a coolant flush that was needed however I was not informed of a technician note that states passenger front wheel has swollen lug nuts. Had never heard of this. Whenresearching swollen lugs nuts found many people have online complaints. Why would they not inform me? I do have receipt with statement.”
NHTSA complaint #11071854, filed 2018-02, 67,329 miles“Someone at a rest stop in nash county nc pointed out a bulge in the side of our right rear tire. We were unaware of the bulge. We removed the tire and replaced it before it could blow out. We had been traveling on I-95 from summerville sc en route to delaware. The tire was original equipment on our vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10853510, filed 2016-04, 21,100 miles“I went in for a routine tire rotation. The shop was unable to remove my tires, as most of the lug nuts were swollen. Shop told me I would have been unable to remove my tire if stuck on the side of the road. Very dangerous issue, all because Ford manufactured the lug nuts with a 'soldered cap unlike most which are one piece. The soldered cap leaks water inside, which freezes and causes the lug nut to swell, and no longer fit the tire wrench.”
NHTSA complaint #11206868, filed 2019-05, 66,000 miles“I had a flat tire on the driver's side rear tire and when aaa came out to change the tire, they could not get the lug nuts off, so aaa had the car towed to a local shop. The shop had told me that the lug nuts where almost impossible to get off, which they thought was due to over tightening and recommended that all the lug nuts on all the wheels be replaced. I had them replace all the lug nuts. Then a few months later as I was driving on tollway driving 60 MPH, I started to hear a thumping sound and my car shaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353723, filed 2020-09, 50,168 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 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 20 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 | 76 | 3% |
| 2016 | 32 | 3% |
| 2015 | 25 | 2% |
| 2014 | 46 | 2% |
| 2013 | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 | 98 | 7% |
| 2004 | 34 | 7% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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