I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 33 MPH WITH THE SPEED LIMIT BEING 45 MPH. I IMMEDIATELY BECAME CONCERNED FOR MY SAFTEY AND PULLED OFF ON A SIDE STREET STILL GOING 33 MPH AND NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE ANY FASTER. ONCE STOPPED, I HAD A DASHBOARD MESSAGE APPEAR SAYING "TRANSMISSION FAULT". IT WOULD NOT GO INTO MOTION AT THIS POINT AFTER PULLING …
2014 ford Escape powertrain problems
severe 461 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
461
Recalls
0
Crashes
13
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
WHILE IN MOTION, ON EITHER A CITY STREET OR ON A FREEWAY. FROM EITHER IN A SLOW STOP AND GO ACCELERATION WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THEN CATCHES IN A JERKING A EFFECT CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO PAUSE AND THEN CATCH. THIS IS ALSO WILL HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY IN THE EVENT OF A QUICK ACCELERATION TO AVOID CHANGE IN THE TRAFFIC OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD.
While driving 75 mph down the highway the transmission failed with no warning lights or symptoms. Car wouldn't change gears and thankfully was able to exit the highway without an accident in a highly congested area. After pulling off the highway car would not move or go into reverse then transmission light came on. Only owner of vehicle and it was bought brand new from the dealership always being …
I was driving my 2014 Ford escape and it was cold temperatures but I came to a stop sign and when I went to go it was like I was in neutral it would not move it had never done this before and I was pushing the gas and the engine just raced. I turned the vehicle off and restarted and it went like nothing had happened. But as I'm driving it started slowing down and like it was stopping but it was st…
Vehicle stopped driving while on highway. Transmission will not go in gear. Have had the bushing checked and it is good. The Vehicle only has 117,000 miles. Serviced regular. Ford has no remedy. Have reset the ecm and it will drive for a little while and then stop working.
CVT TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE STREET CAUSING ME TO STALL IN A HIGHLY CONGESTED AREA. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A PERFECT REAR END CONDITION..
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 ford Escape?
It's a meaningful issue. 461 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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