2014 Ford Escape suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2014 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While doing oil change, I realized car has rear seal oil leak. Transmission experiences slippage in cold weather. Car has a very good maintenance record.”
filed Jun 24, 2025
“May 31.2023 I was involved in an accident your left front wheel Castor and wheel . Separated from vehicle. Causing me to crash into a light pole.in the east bound lane when I was going west bound on Franklin rd in Boise id Knocking me unconscious idaho state police made report. Before accident left…”
filed Jun 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 Escape | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2019 Escape | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Escape | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 8 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 13 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 27 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 Escape | 31 | 2% |
| 2010 Escape | 34 | 2% |
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.