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2014 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 70 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Ford Escape, about 3% of its 2,084 total complaints. These include 5 crashes and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 47,500. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
70
3% of 2,084
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
47,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front or rear tires blow out or separate, sometimes causing the vehicle to veer into curbs, guardrails, or other vehicles.
  • Wheels have reportedly separated from the vehicle while turning or braking, in some cases leading to a crash.
  • Owners describe tires developing cut grooves or gouges along the inner sidewall that lead to flats, even on new vehicles with low mileage.
  • Some owners report front-end shaking or vibration at both low and high speeds that worsened over time.
  • A few owners found lug nuts over-tightened at the dealer, making them nearly impossible to remove during a flat-tire repair.
  • Unusual noises from the rear suspension area, in one case traced to loose shock and suspension screws shortly after purchase.

When 2014 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 30, 2013, latest Jul 2, 2025.

2014 Ford Escape suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter42013 Q32015 Q32016 Q42018 Q12019 Q22021 Q12022 Q42024 Q3
70 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2016 Q2 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005500 (36%)
  2. 200673 (16%)
  3. 200729 (11%)
  4. 200865 (3%)
  5. 200928 (2%)
  6. 201042 (2%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201215 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201542 (4%)
  12. 201641 (4%)
  13. 201789 (3%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201923 (4%)
  16. 202036 (2%)
  17. 20217 (2%)
  18. 20227 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Escape?
NHTSA lists 70 complaints in this area for the 2014 Escape, about 3% of the 2,084 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2014 Ford Escape?
No related recalls are listed for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2014 Ford Escape in this data.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for this complaint category is 47,500 miles, though some sample complaints describe issues appearing at much lower mileage.
Did any of these suspension or tire issues cause crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2014 Ford Escape.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.