REVIEW at 179K miles - 2014 Ford Escape 3rd Generation Ownership Experience

[@awesom1miner]

An up- upload? Woah!

[@TheCopCar]

It's a miracle! Thanks!

[@travissnyder8277]

Got 236k miles on mine, take car of tires, brakes, CV's, and do the transmission fluid change and oil.. will treat you good lol.

[@KamisamaFaburishio]

Amazing man! Cool to know what a good maintenance can do

[@latoyagray1934]

Thanks for this take care of the car and it’ll take care of you basically

[@chuyitomx]

Si a 2014 your car?

[@lucasjohansson7722]

Not all cars will stay in good shape with basic maintenance, so despite what the other people commented, your comment actually us helpful to me🤙

[@tylerbeach4727]

I’ve got 100,000 miles on my 2018 escape with the 1.5. It’s been absolutely trouble free so far aside from a tailgate latch failure. I change the oil every 4,000 miles and have done a transmission service, and ptu service twice. It runs and drives like new still.

[@TheJosepius21]

My 2013 Escape S model with 2.5L engine has been great. 104,000 miles. There is a known issue on the 6F35 transmission but the trans drain n fill I did at 50k intervals seems to have prevented any issues. I do use Prolong transmission treatment. It made it very quiet and shifting became very smooth.

[@K06E]

now i know where to hide my weed. Thanks

[@dawnmawby4315]

I have a 2014 only have around 62,000 miles on it. Very good condition! I love it!

[@aracelyfong1481]

I want To but a ford escape 2014. It s tealyy a GOOD auto

[@PrankZabba]

Our 2014 SE version has so many gremlins that it's annoying. Many of them are electrical issues. "System Off To Save Power" and "Vechile Transport Active Mode" came up that I was like, fine. I pulled the positive battery terminal and put it back on 30 seconds later. Cleared that issue. So far. But the 2014 SE is a full on lemon if you ask me.

[@valeriemegraw2875]

So far so good no problems

[@craykarr23]

I have a 2014 ford escape s…same 2.5l….same everything. We bought it brand new, and it now has 170000 and climbing….no issues except for whatever reason, I’ve had to replace the battery 3 times…battery warranty covered it everytime, but what a nuisance. I did replace the throttle body. Had an engine light and limp mode one morning on the way to work. Code came up a little vague, as most are, as a throttle body issue. And believe it or not, a factory ford unit with a gasket, was 100 bucks….🤷 so I replaced them both myself in about 20 minutes. Easy job… I did keep the old one as the code stated that it could be throttle body or gasket or both as potential issues. Codes get you on a track but not a definite solution and it was cheap enough to just replace them with a ford unit. I change my oil with ford oil and filter every 5000 miles….sometimes less. NOT 10000. I do it myself and you can get the oil and filter at Walmart for around 30 or less. Spark plugs are motorcraft every time. So far…it’s been an excellent vehicle.

[@bernardpo2749]

crap I've had my escape forever now and never knew that there was a storage spot under the floor mat

[@narcisbaralija]

Lol

[@narcisbaralija]

Do u have the S?

[@bernardpo2749]

Base model thats all nothing special but she is gone now had a valve cover leak ford was going to eat me alive for this job sold it cheap

[@narcisbaralija]

@@bernardpo2749 i have a 2016 ford escape titanium just bought it like 5 days ago

[@bernardpo2749]

The turbo was fine but that plastic intake isn't the best make sure to check the gasket pull out a couple of your spark plugs to see if your getting oil around the boot of the plug if dry your fine

[@briancastro680]

I have an Escape. Amazing little SUV and mine has 95k and it has barely giving any trouble.

[@FarhanKhan-zy2tu]

Wow, you’ve been gone for a good minute. Welcome back and good to have you back.

[@TheCopCar]

Thanks! I've been extra busy lately, hoping to get back to a more regular uploading schedule within the next few weeks.

[@ron8566]

I love my 2014 Titanium Ford Escape. I have 99,600 miles on my 1.6 liter Escape. Did I mention I love my Ford Escape?

[@samrabito366]

I own a 2016 Escape. First, it is not worth the sticker price the dealer was asking which was about 24,000. I negotiated a price under 20,000. Overall it has been a pretty good vehicle. My car has 190,000 miles on it and just last month(August 2021), the transmission went out. A remanufactered one is being installed now. I previously owned a Ford Ranger truck and it lasted well over 280,000 miles.

[@Pg-ch5nb]

I’m 17 and I’m getting this car as my first car. Mine is gonna be the titanium version with 50k miles on it. Hopefully it can be a good first vehicle.

[@TechMan042]

Luxury compared to my first car

[@b3j8]

Have a 2011 w/82,000 miles. Only issues were w/the terribly designed AC. Repaired under extended warranty. Been a damn good vehicle otherwise.

[@Katy809RD]

WHY would they put the battery there?? So stupid. Anyways, I have Ford Escape from 2003, and I really like it. However, I’ve seen several used Ford escapes from 2014, and it seems like the quality’s down. They have terrible rust and motor sounds bad. I am wondering if it’s worth to buy an escape…

[@garfl911]

I have one to in Canada,and my car see winters condition no big problem at all actually 87000km,you make a honest review!

[@edsullivan344]

i have 2018 escape it was trouble free 1st 2 years but i just ended putting a new transmission and high pressure fuel pump in at same work great again i hope will contiune to be great i know there alot bad reviews on the escape but i do love the car for small suv its a great little car

[@Lucky8s]

Hi, I noticed you mentioned the CV joints had to be replaced. Would you mind sharing what mileage your Escape was at when the joints needed to be replaced and around how much did it cost? Appreciate it, thanks.

[@TheCopCar]

I don't have the exact mileage, but I can estimate it at about 141,500 miles based on some of the notes I still have on the vehicle. As for price, I no longer have that information.

[@hullinger]

Enjoyed it, man! Thanks for sharing, especially now that you got a new ride!

[@pameladiez4933]

I bought this car last week,and I am very happy with it.great a/c,radio.just perfect for me.i love my car,so I can go to my concerts.😂🤑👍🖐️a great review of my car.i love my car.thanks🖐️👍🤑😂💡😁☕

[@Montera15]

I drive a 14 Escape SE for work and it doesn't have the rear cargo 12 volt, and the tray on the top of the center console is missing... It looks like the radio display shows the date in a different spot & I don't know if it has the rear right seat hideaway compartment... Differences are the color match door handles on the outside, window tinting, and the alloy wheels are standard instead of optional... funny enough there's another 14 escape SE in the company's fleet that has everything on the one I mentioned, and does have the same radio display as yours, as well as the cargo outlet... must be a-la-cart options on the base?

[@roybenedicto8642]

Very helpful for ford escape owners.. I can say my vehicle can reach 200k base from your feedback 😁

[@damariuseaton6678]

my transmission shifts roughly too, only when i drive it cold though

[@michaelweber8500]

Mine does the exact same thing but mine also chops down in gears if it's going out 4th to 3rd But recently it's been hesitating to shift in to 6 gear so I put it in the sport mode and manually shift it

[@Snake-ms7sj]

@@michaelweber8500 The transmission fluid should be changed every 30k miles as the Mercon LV tends to start breaking down after that. I've heard many Ford mechanics recommend the 30K fluid change interval regardless what the manual says. This is a good Ford maintenance channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKfPm354lp6lf9U

[@eddieryan63]

Trailer hitch plug gets wet for the bulb fault code. Dry it out and throw grease in it.

[@TheCopCar]

Base model, no trailer hitch.

[@FloridaPlayzYT]

Mines just hit 180k. 2014 Ford Escape SE ecoboost. Second turbo, needing a transmission, bunch of shit replaced already.

[@chrisreed26]

The battery location alone is enough to make me question buying one! Thank you!! I had been looking at one, a 2014 Titanium model BUT then battery location...Sweet Baby Jesus what were they thinking?? Maybe not as bad as some that out it under the front passenger seat (Audi Q7 suv) as well as many others..still a pain..although not the pain of the Corvettes that had you remove the front tire to get to the battery...

[@timeactor]

Battery location looks just like my focus and I was able to manage to get it out without taking anything off just tilting the battery and pulling is all that is needed. Still a pain but doable in 5.

[@sixtoruiz1223]

Where did you get those floor mats

[@GrandmaKeith]

I'm not sure that trim level the 2nd Gen Hybrid Escape I drove was but it had a AC power outlet in the center console.

[@AttainingExcellence1]

I got a 1st Gen v6 179,000 miles but the engine blew up but it was my fault now I'm looking to buy a 2014 with the 1.6l turbo but I don't know anything about the 1.6l, is any good?

[@PrankZabba]

That battery placement is the most annoying thing about this car.

[@Frankensleeve]

Thanks for your review. I own a 2013 Escape. I'll never buy another Ford vehicle because of the stupid location of the battery in the Escape. I wonder what the Ford engineers were thinking when they put the battery up under the windshield wipers? Probably the same engineers that didn't think it was worth the extra money to shield the gas tanks on the Pinto.

[@parallelpost]

The Pinto is coming back as an electric truck! WAIT AND SEE LOL

[@alexglaser_]

the battery being under there is not a problem, the red terminal is accessible, so is the alternate ground.

[@kcmaldonado3948]

The battery location is odd, but I don't understand Ford not having an interior fuel door release to deter any type of theft or vandalism. ANYONE can still basically push on the fuel door to access the fuel tank, there's not even a cap.

[@platinumpepe8626]

@@alexglaser_ a one wrench job turning into 2 wrenches a screw driver and multiple sockets is a problem

[@alexglaser_]

@@platinumpepe8626 If you are replacing your battery so often that this problem annoys you, you are probably doing something wrong.

[@FloridaPlayzYT]

We also have a 3rd gen escape. It's a SE ecoboost 2014.. it's kinda good, our is Ruby red

[@hazelr7789]

What do you mean by kinda good have you had any big problems?

[@hazelr7789]

Sorry lol I’m looking into getting one

[@janerikborge]

Thanks for the encouragement. I have a 2014 titanium. Change the transmission fluid often, and change fluid in the PTU. Anybody have an eratic back up camera? That is the only problem.

[@11_CVPI]

Great review bro welcome back to the internet lol

[@TheCopCar]

Thanks! Much appreciated. It's been a long time off KZbin... hoping to have more time in the coming weeks to get back to regular uploads again.

[@11_CVPI]

@@TheCopCar only time will tell & no worries shit family & work consums the time

[@EricMeatlikeaking]

Great video. it is very in depth. Thanks for sharing. You seem like just a regular guy trying his best. kinda like me?

[@EricMeatlikeaking]

underneath the front passenger seat!!!!! i had a 2003 ford focus. it was pretty sweet.

[@jamescollinsiii7159]

what might cause a grinding noise on the front passanger side? Noise increases with speed of the engine.

[@TheCopCar]

If it's happening while the vehicle is driving - it's likely a wheel bearing. Definitely want to get that looked at.

[@glorgau]

Mine is like that but has a LOT more dog hair in it. Also, the engine timing belt is supposed to be replaced @ 110K - can you get away with skipping this?

[@dawn2788]

I think there is a big difference between a 1.6L model vs 2.0 engine, and FWD vs AWD/4WD model. From what I can tell on basic internet comments is 2.0L is better, and FWD has less transmission problems. Anyone else read that?

[@MrDummyisDumb]

About 8 months late to the comment, but I noticed the same thing reading up on it up to purchase. I also believe cold weather climates impact the trans negatively from what I've seen. Granted those generally are the AWD models

[@dawn2788]

My 2ltr Escape Titanium, I bought 8 months ago, runs perfect.

[@MrDummyisDumb]

@@dawn2788 Nice! Idk I really liked the car but man some of what people are saying about the transmission nearly scared me away from it

[@dawn2788]

Mine is FWD living in Georgia. If youlive up North, you don't have a choice, 4WD is preferred. I would avoid anything that looked like it towed.

[@MrDummyisDumb]

@@dawn2788 I'm in coastal California so it's FWD as well thankfully. No towing , it's got 80k and trans sounds good but man some of the reviews people leave make the car sound like a time bomb. I really like the car otherwise tho

[@eugeniofernandez8101]

Good and honest review!!!

[@mollydcanada7276]

My 2014 1.6 ecoboost has 229,km on it! Keeping my fingers crossed!!

[@MorrisMadeit]

She’s still driving ?

[@adammuise6178]

I have a 2015 Ford Escape SE 4wd with145,00 kilometres on it. I’ve had to change the drive shaft about 30,000 kilometres ago. Now my engine light is on and I have a terrible high pitched whistling/ whining noise coming from the vehicle. Anyone experiencing these similar issues? I love the vehicle but wouldn’t purchase one again lol!! Awesome video thanks for sharing.

[@shyhiemjames1742]

Had this noise too , I needed one of my wheel bearings replaced.. see if that’s the issue

[@n4pwx]

I can just see Shannon changing the battery and cussing it now. lol

[@TheCopCar]

LOL! I know - that's a horrible place for a battery... it's almost like they want you to bring it to the dealer for everything now.

[@aj2090]

Junk yards are your best friend for interior things.

[@frankgilligan1740]

Do you remember what gaskets were changed I have an oil leak in one of those a common ones

[@calebmitchell1037]

What would you value this car at?

[@commanderhall848]

Glad to see u bro it's been a while

[@TheCopCar]

Yeah, it's been too long. I'm hoping to get back into regular uploads in the coming weeks.

[@commanderhall848]

@@TheCopCar perfect can't wait

[@shyhiemjames1742]

I own a 2014 silver one SE eco boost , first car and I love my Baby .. was at 121k now almost 157k in a year , a great uber/lyft suv..I wanna get a gold one next.. just wish it had more modern features .. the S and SE suck but the titanium is where it’s at..

[@orlandooropeza2305]

Thanks for Video. Ford 💪 #1

[@kneth1935]

Great vid. Same problems (in FL) as I'm having or had. Rear brake light & driver side door issues, etc.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

So this is a KUGA in Europe? If so they are good all round vehicles.

[@Three60Crusader]

Yeah it is

[@Sov92]

When's the new Impala and crown Vic content coming?

[@TheCopCar]

As soon as I can get that work / life balance straightened out, I'll be posting more regularly again. Hoping to get back into regular uploads within a few weeks.

[@Sov92]

I'll have to post some crown Vic content of my own to fill in the void until then.

[@90zzz09]

what motor does it have?

[@Snake-ms7sj]

Base had the 2.5L engine. Mazda design.

[@ricardoschmidt1126]

If it's the 2.5L is a Ford duratec, made by Ford in union with Mazda. Old strong reliable motor.

[@travissnyder8277]

Lmfao what do you do, open your door with a hammer everytime?? 😂😂

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Has never dealt with winter. Would have more respect for it if it had.

[@thetechlibrarian]

Tire pressure gauge holder is nice lol

[@disneyfan9099]

Do you know what your next car will be? Does your company Directly own this or does a 3rd part own it? Great video!

[@TheCopCar]

This vehicle is directly owned by the company, they have other vehicles, but those are leased. I'm debating on getting the car allowance, then I can pick my own vehicle to abuse. I might change jobs soon, but that's a whole other story.

[@kenwagler4523]

Did he mention what engine this escape has,,and if so,,,its record?

[@johnnysnyder4048]

Probably the 2.5L

[@GrandmaKeith]

I drove a 2nd Gen Hybrid as a taxicab a few years ago. I hit an 8 point buck head on and caused 7k in damages

[@11_CVPI]

First be back when the video is done

[@TheCopCar]

You are impressively quick!

[@11_CVPI]

@@TheCopCar lol I was just scrolling down when it refreshed with your video

[@O8532732]

Another fun fact about those turn signals- Changing the bulbs in them will qualify you for a PhD in Proctology. 🧐🧑‍⚕️

[@nathanielracine]

Ive worked in a tire shop, can confirm Ford lugnuts swell and are horrible to work with

[@clarkkent2220]

Thanks to you I'm staying away from this vehicle

[@bmdshred77]

Looks like you are basically rough with cars

[@kj-marslander]

ikr, he treats the escape like a Jeep in WW1.

[@3dr14ng4]

We totally skipped the 3rd gen Escape and kept our 2nd generation 2.3L 2012 ZD (Asia) and it's still going strong this 2021... Sort of, the front transaxle oil is leaking (not dripping) by the shaft, we can just ignore it until it totally drips in the garage maybe for another 2 to 3 years. Probably needs drive-shaft bushing and seal replacement.

[@kevinW826]

2009-2012 had the 2.5 with 173 hp. The 2.3 was 153 hp and was replaced with the 2.5

[@dwaynedyck]

A poem written by a ford escape owner 🙄Finicky Ford is my transportation limp mode is his name , bought it cheap , but never was a gain , for the troubles still remain , sometimes like rain , oh what a pain to drive a red Dane , I would rather go with a train , would get there the same , I have thought of a flame 🔥 so my sorrow could drain , oh what a shame to drive such a frame I mean it drives a person insane , a Great Dane would not be as lame , I must refrain from having this on my brain but thankfully I still have a ram 🐏 wheels ,that can take me to the fellowship meal , ha ha my mind went into this crazy deal

[@TavosMr]

You really didn’t care that car. You can clean it al least one time a month

[@rickl7024]

Got one of these,, the radio sound like crap

[@alcan6885]

You should be an actor

[@marlonturner226]

Who has this SUV? Escape right!!

[@narcisbaralija]

I do I have a 2016 ford escape titanium bought it 4 days ago

[@bosspranks8349]

There's got to be transmission problems before it got that far out in miles

[@narcisbaralija]

@@bosspranks8349 no there isint

[@bosspranks8349]

@@narcisbaralija i ask cause they are known to have transmission problems

[@narcisbaralija]

@@bosspranks8349 really I never heard somone say that they have transmission problems

[@gustavoacosta215]

Got to love American cars 😂 my Honda has 300,000 miles and it looks new

[@Snake-ms7sj]

This Escape looks like it has seen some heavy abuse and cargo hauling as evidenced by all the interior scratches. Doubt your Honda would look "like new" if used the same way. The Escape/Focus is actually a European design from Fords European divisions and the 2.5L engine in the base model Escapes was designed by Mazda.

[@Mr.Moose5000]

Lol i know. My 2003 accord lx has 432k miles only changed sparkplugs once.. And my alternator thats it.. Im a person who enjoys a clean car. And have lots of reaspeact for oil changes. I use mobil 1 EP oil and filter... My car looks incredible..

[@fordnut4914]

My 92 ford 512000 miles whats your point

[@Three60Crusader]

Nobody believes you that it looks new.

[@bryanscott517]

Great car for price, better than Japanese.

[@FloridaPlayzYT]

Also have 149k miles

[@ronperry1239]

These cars have more problems than I can count , dont recommend has many recalls and has a glitch where car stopped running while driving 70 mph on freeway with error message, ENGINE FAILURE SERVICE NOW!

[@kcmaldonado3948]

It seems to be hit or miss. I know someone who was a buyer for GM and the issue you will see with the domestic manufacturers is they change their component suppliers more frequently than, say, the Japanese brands; this is why there is more inconsistently with the quality than many of those makes.

[@Three60Crusader]

You can’t count to 14?

[@bosspranks8349]

There's got to be transmission problems before it got that far out in miles

[@wilbergomezjerez8568]

soy propietario de una ford escape 2014 modelo base y en verdad son buenas

[@sergiomarquezleon1988]

My scape 2013 ecoboos 198000miles

[@tae-007]

good lord😅

[@domdom5984]

Hey first

[@TheCopCar]

Thanks!

[@hosdoisba2953]

swelling lug nuts? WTH are you talking about...

[@ron8566]

The lug nuts are two piece. There is an outer chrome cap sized to the onboard wrench. Once that chrome cap swells, it is nearly impossible to remove the lug nuts since the chrome caps spin around the real lugs. Of course the real lugs are smaller than the chrome cap and don’t work with the onboard wrench. Easy to fix by just replacing the lugs with one piece lug nuts.

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

Nice review. Check out my review of… the top model from 2014 😉

[@tuoitreomaha9096]

thank you. I would never buy a ford