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.
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.
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.