2014 Ford Escape safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
47
complaints reporting a crash
103
complaints reporting fire
16
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2014 Ford Escape SUV 4x2
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 36 report injuries (41 people injured, 4 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2014 Ford Escape vehicles were involved in 136 fatal crashes with 77 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskEngine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short… · Jan 15, 2026
- Crash riskBushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or… · Jun 10, 2022
- Crash riskThese vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246… · Jun 8, 2020
- Crash riskBushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may… · Jul 16, 2018
- Crash riskImproperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats… · Jul 25, 2017
- Fire riskIf the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant… · Mar 27, 2017
- Crash riskA component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from… · Sep 6, 2016
- Crash riskDue to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be… · Jun 24, 2015