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2014 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 136 repairs.
2014 Ford Escape transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (80%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30685 mi | Problem: Shutter when shifting the vehicle from reverse to drive. Fix: Driveshaft axle seal was leaking. Was disassembled and bushings inspected and axle stub shaft are good. Driveshaft front axle seal was replaced. Fluids were topped off and road tested; operates as designed. |
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35000 mi | Had noted excessive drivetrain noise which resembled wind nosie coming from the rear of the vehicle. However, it could even be heard at low speeds over smooth pavement. Dealer diagnosed as a faulty rear differential, which was replaced under warranty. |
| 105000 mi US $1250 |
Transmission was fluttering during shifting and was slow to shift into 2nd gear when cold. Initial diagnosis was bad solenoid or other transmission failure. Further investigation found the bad bushing ands seal in the front left half shaft. Ford replaced the parts and tranny fluid. the car is working normally now. |
| 63000 mi | Transmission failure - car had to be towed to dealer. Replacement of transmission was covered under extended warranty. |
| 57800 mi | Brought the car in after noticing the PTU was leaking. Turns out it was leaking from the vent, and the oil was dark with metal shavings, so they replaced the PTU. $1,200 cost if out of warranty, caught this just in time! |
| 55000 mi | Noise from rear, similar to rear differential whine. Ford has a service bulletin on this calling for replacement of bushings with updated parts. Repair done under the 60k powertrain warranty. |
| 42000 mi | Transmission problems fixed under warranty. |
| 55000 mi | More transmission problems. Rough shifts. Whistle noise in 4th. |
| 30000 mi | Transmission hangs between 1st and 2nd. Dealer checked but could not replicate. |
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Transmission was shifting roughly for a few days. Access port seal was determined to be missing on trans causing fluid leak. Cleaned and refilled with new trans fluid. |
| 79000 mi US $3800 |
Transmission replaced with rebuilt unit. Old transmission failed. |
| 117000 mi US $5000 |
Transmission replacement |
| 57000 mi | Replaced transmission under warranty |
2014 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 9000 mi | PV seal replaced under warranty. |
| 13000 mi | Transmission failed. Had to replace whole transmission. |
| 39000 mi | Failed Bearing in rear differential. Factory replaced entire unit under warranty. |
| 53000 mi | High pitch whining noise from transmission. Also shifting was very bad |
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