2014 Ford Escape latches/locks/linkages problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2014 Ford Escape — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side door failed to latch or lock as intended. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to securely close. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…”
filed Sep 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or…Campaign 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
- A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or…Campaign 16V643000 · Sep 6, 2016
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Escape | 53 | 3% |
| 2019 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 29 | 3% |
| 2013 Escape | 65 | 2% |
| 2012 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Escape | 4 | 0% |
| 2010 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.