2014 Ford Escape exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2014 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster screen malfunctioned and turned black or flickered off and on. Additionally, the headlights, turn signals, and brake lights intermittently failed to operate as needed. The transmission…”
filed Aug 21, 2025
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH at night, the center information console failed to display an image as well as pertinent vehicle safety information. The contact then became aware that the headlights were not functioning. No warning lights were…”
filed Aug 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Escape | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Escape | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 Escape | 5 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape | 6 | 0% |
| 2019 Escape | 13 | 2% |
| 2018 Escape | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 38 | 1% |
| 2016 Escape | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 13 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.