FORD: ONCE VEHICLE HAS SET FOR A WHILE, BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) GOES TO DEEP SLEEP MODE, DIMMER SETTING WILL REVERT BACK TO BRIGHT AND BCM WOULD NEED TO BE REPROGRAM BCM TO LATEST CALIBRATION. MODEL 2014 ESCAPE, FOCUS, 2013-14 C-MAX.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Ford Escape lighting problems
severe Owners of the 2014 Ford Escape have filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Escape | 3 |
| 2013 Escape | 9 |
| 2014 Escape (this page) | 9 |
| 2015 Escape | 9 |
| 2016 Escape | 4 |
| 2017 Escape | 28 |
| 2018 Escape | 8 |
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What stands out
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
FORD: THE LOW TO HIGH BEAM OR HIGH TO LOW BEAM IS AN INTERMITTENT TRANSITION AND WOULD NEED THE AFFECTED HID 13008 HEADLAMP HOUSING REPLACED. MODEL 2013-2014 ESCAPE, 2013 EXPLORER, F150.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
As recommended in low visibility situations (fog, dust storm, snow, etc.) to pull off the side of the road and turn off all your lights, my 2014 Ford escape with daylight running lights (drl) are unable to be turned off even when the vehicle is in park and the parking brake set during the day or night, thereby causing a safety hazard. The only way to turn off the drls is to turn off the vehicle,…
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File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2014 Ford Escape?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 34,110 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Ford/Escape.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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