CarComplaints.com Notes: The top problem trend for the 2014 Escape is transmission failure at around 70k miles.
This is relatively low mileage for an expensive transmission failure ($4,500 average to fix), but unless the trend becomes more established, we are only awarding the 2014 Escape our "Beware of the Clunker" badge for now.
3.8
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,500 miles
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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving low speeds, the contact noticed smoke coming from the tailpipe. There were no warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the turbo charger, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a strong odor coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.
- Fort St. Lucy, FL, USA
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