2014 Ford Escape Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 51 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2014 Ford Escape, 2% of its 2,084 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 85,000. No related recall covers this year, and one crash was linked to a backup sensor failure.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 51
- 2% of 2,084
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 85,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- The rearview camera intermittently goes black, blank, or shows 'camera not available' while reversing.
- The backup camera image sometimes displays upside down or pixilated before failing completely.
- One owner reported the backup sensor failed while backing up at 5 mph, resulting in a crash.
- Dealers in several cases diagnosed a faulty camera module or Accessory Protocol Interface Module but some vehicles were left unrepaired.
- Owners note the issue often starts intermittently, working fine at times and failing at others, which complicates dealer diagnosis.
- Several owners pointed to a 2020 Ford recall for backup cameras (NHTSA Campaign 20V575000) but found it did not apply to their 2014 model.
When 2014 Ford Escape collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 2, 2016, latest Jul 30, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2014 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are backup camera problems in the 2014 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 51 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2014 Escape, about 2% of the 2,084 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Escape backup camera?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the 2014 Escape in this area; a 2020 Ford backup camera recall (Campaign 20V575000) applies to other model years, not 2014.
- At what mileage do these camera problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 85,000 miles for this problem area.
- Did any camera or sensor failures cause a crash?
- NHTSA data shows one crash tied to this problem area, involving a backup sensor failure while reversing at 5 mph; no fires or injuries were recorded.
- Is the 2014 Escape worse than other years for camera complaints?
- Its 51 complaints and 2% share are lower than the 2015 (149 complaints, 14%) and 2016 (214 complaints, 19%) model years, which show higher rates of this issue.