2013 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 2,754 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 50 involved a crash and 90 involved a fire. 55 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)Jun 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
Campaign 22V413000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftJul 16, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
Campaign 18V471000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
Campaign 15V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsSep 26, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
Campaign 14V597000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringAug 11, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Campaign 14V495000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, doorMay 7, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
Campaign 14V239000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveMay 7, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
Campaign 14V237000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerApr 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
Campaign 14V164000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsNov 25, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
Campaign 13V584000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineNov 25, 2013
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.
Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
Campaign 13V583000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkagesMar 7, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.
The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V085000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingDec 3, 2012
This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.
If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicles powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Owners were recently notified to contact dealers to arrange for alternative transportation as Ford developed a remedy. Owners will be shortly receiving notifications to contact Ford dealers to schedule the free remedy repair. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 12V551000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingSep 4, 2012
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 12V431000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsDo not drive until repairedJul 18, 2012
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange pick-up of their vehicle. Customers will be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line, free charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 12V336000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, pedals and linkagesJul 6, 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2012. DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED CARPET PADDING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL MAY BE PUSHED OUTBOARD OF THE INTENDED POSITION, REDUCING CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO THE PEDAL PACKAGE.
THE REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER?S FOOT CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRANSFERRING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CARPET PADDING AND LEFT-SIDE CONSOLE TRIM PANEL REPLACED WITH A NEW PANEL, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 12V319000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Jan 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARRIAGE FORD INC AT (812) 284-4444 (908 E LEWIS AND CLARK PKWY, CLARKSVILLE, IN 47129) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE CONTACT NOTICED COOLANT HAD LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE COOLANT ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RETURNED TO CARRIAGE FORD INC, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Engine, Jan 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WITHIN A WEEK OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE WHEN OPENED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY DOUBLE CHECK TO ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE DOORS WERE SECURED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE DEALER (BRANDON FORD, 9090 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (813) 246-3673) SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND WAS TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE AND COOLANT WARNING INDICATORS RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD AREA WAS NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND BEGAN BUCKLING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Engine, Jan 13, 2018
TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE AT 73269 MILES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED MULTIPLE TIMES FOR ENGINE COOLANT LOW/ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNINGS. RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE; HOWEVER, STILL HAD ISSUES WITH ENGINE COOLANT LOW/ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNINGS WHERE THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO A DEALER. PRIOR TO THE HOLIDAYS, TOOK CAR IN TO LOCAL SHOP FOR A NEW BATTERY AND AIR FILTER. THIS VEHICLE IS A PERSONAL VEHICLE THAT ISN'T DRIVEN MUCH. I HAVE A COMPANY CAR. ON DECEMBER 23, 2017, LEAVING AMARILLO, TEXAS, ENTERED FEEDER ROAD TO ACCESS INTERSTATE. ENGINE COOLANT LOW WARNING CAME ON AND THEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING. TOWED TO FIRESTONE -- THEY SAID IT WAS A TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART. TOWED TO GENE MESSER FORD -- THEY HAD IT FOR TWO WEEKS, AND JUST INFORMED ME THAT THE ENTIRE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED -- DUE TO OVERHEATING - CYLINDER HEAD WARPED -- $6,800 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE HAS BEEN CITED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS BECAUSE OF 29 FIRES. I CONTACTED FORD PRIOR TO THIS TO ASK FOR HELP AND THEY DECLINED. THESE ENGINES HAVE HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS FOR CYLINDER HEAD PROBLEMS AND THE RECALL DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM, AS MY VEHICLE STILL HAD "ENGINE COOLANT LOW AND ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNINGS" AFTER THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED. THE CONTINUOUS ENGINE COOLANT LOW WARNING RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE ALSO RECEIVING A NEW RADIATOR IN 2016.
Engine, Jan 12, 2018
1/11/18 - THROUGHOUT THE DRIVING OF OUR VEHICLE AS A RIDESHARE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE STOPPED OVER 20 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE IN THE DRIVE GEAR, GOING DOWN THE STREET, OR WHEN TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC. THIS IS BECOMING AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE TO ALL PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER COMES ON, THEREFORE NO DIAGNOSTIC TEST IS ABLE TO "RECREATE" THE ISSUE WILL SOMEONE NEED TO DIE BECAUSE OF THIS CONSTANT STALLING BEFORE FORD WILL FIX THE PROBLEM? WE ARE EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED WITH THE NON-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THERE BEING AN ISSUE, WHEN THERE CLEARLY IS, AND NO ONE HAS A SOLUTION TO FIX THE CONSTANT STALLING ISSUES. WE ARE READY TO FIND AN ATTORNEY AN SUE, PRIOR TO THIS BEING A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT.
Engine, Jan 11, 2018
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE ----- DECEMBER 2017 -- ERROR MESSAGE CAME UP ON DASH STATING PULL OVER UNSAFE ENGINE TEMPERATURE ---- CONTACT WENT ONLINE AND SAW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2013 ESCAPE ---- CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOOK VEHICLE IN TO REPLACE WATER PUMP DUE TO BEING UNDER WARRANTY . DEALERSHIP STATED ENGINE AND HOSES ARE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAS 38000 MILES ON IT---- CONTACT WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL---- FORD MANUFACTURER WAS RECALLED ....
Engine, Jan 11, 2018
MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY SHUTTING DOWN READING "HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY", THIS HAS OCCURRED 6 TIMES IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THE UPPER HEATER HOSE WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 12/27/17 FOR THE SAME ISSUE. HOWEVER, TODAY WHEN I WAS GOING 40 MPH I HAD THE SAME ISSUE OCCUR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS TIME SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND COOLANT WAS OBVIOUSLY LEAKING OUT OF THE CAR. I WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FEARING THAT THE CAR WOULD CATCH ON FIRE. THIS CAR HAS HAD 14 RECALLS, 3 OF WHICH ARE RELATED TO ENGINE/COOLANT PROBLEMS BUT FORD HAS EXPLAINED THAT THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR KEEPS DOING THIS.
Engine, Jan 11, 2018
TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE ----- CONTACT TRIED TO FILE A COMPLAINT ONLINE AND COMPLAINT WOULD NOT GO THROUGH---- VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT AND FORD STATED THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE --- VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF REPAIR SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A COOLANT LEAK THAT DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND- 76000 MILES ON VEHICLE . 0 RECALLS ON VEHICLE
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE CONSTANTLY HAD TO BE ADDED TO THE COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR. INITIALLY, COOLANT WAS ADDED ONCE EVERY MONTH, BUT PROGRESSED TO ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF A COOLANT LEAK ON THE GROUND UNDER THE VEHICLE OR ANY ODOR OF BURNING COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE. RAY SKILLMAN HOOSIER FORD (333 ROBERT CURRY DR, MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151, (765) 342-3673) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Engine, Jan 11, 2018
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS THEN CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON IF I ACCELERATED AT A NORMAL SPEED, I DIDN'T FLOOR IT BUT MY CAR WOULD SHIFT HARD. I HAD TO ACCELERATE EXTREMELY SLOWLY AND IT WOULD SHIFT OK. BUT AFTER THAT HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR A COUPLE WEEKS, NOW IT SPORADICALLY SHIFTS HARD. I HAVEN'T NOTICED A PATTERN TO IT. I AM WAITING ON HE FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET THE PARTS IN.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jan 10, 2018
IN THE SUMMER WHEN I RUN THE A/C WE SMELL BURNING SMELL AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT WE BOUGHT IT FROM TOLD ME TO JUST LET IT CATCH FIRE AND THEN THEY WILL LOOK AT IT, AND NOW THAT I'M RUNNING THE HEATER IT STARTS LEAKING OIL. IT SMELLS LIKE OIL IN MY GARAGE NOW. SOMETIMES WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT DOESN'T GO. FRIDAY MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF AND THEN CAME BACK ON. I'M NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON BUT I WANT A GOOD LOOK AT EVERYTHING.
Engine, Jan 9, 2018
COOLANT LOSS, ENGINE OVERHEATING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN-CONSTANTLY REPLACING ENGINE COOLANT-A FEW OUNCES- DEPENDING ON MILES DRIVEN, TEMP. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY, BUT MY VEHICLE, IS ONLY 1 MONTH OFF RECALLS COVERED FOR EXACT SAME ISSUES? COOLANT LOSS IS NEVER FOUND? FORD FORCED CUSTOMER TO ENDURE DIAGNOSTIC FEES ON ALL 1.6L ENGINES, WHEN UPON REVIEW & JUST A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH, THERE ARE OODLES OF CUSTOMERS THAT SUFFER, SOME WHO HAVE EVEN STARTED FIRE & FORD REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. UPON TAKING MY VEHICLE, OF COURSE ALL THE REMEDIES TO FIX ARE THE EXACT SAME AS THE ONES FOR THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ON THE NHTSA RECALL INFO PAGE I REVIEWED FOR THE4X4 MANUFACTURED BEFORE 9/2012, I'M MANUFACTURED 10/2012? COINCIDENCE? WHY MUST CONSUMERS BARE THE BRUNT OF THESE COSTLY REPAIRS & FORD IGNORE THESE ISSUES? THIS HAPPENS DRIVING ALL THE TIME, STREET OR HIGHWAY, VARIABLE SPEEDS & MOSTLY UNDER COLDER WEATHER CONDITIONS. FORD CHARGED ME $112 PRESSURE TESTED & DIAGNOSED NEW DEGAS BOTTLE, STAND PIPE & FUEL REGULATOR, SAME AS EXISTING RECALL FOR SAME YEAR, JUST NOT MY MONTH OF MANUFACTURE? DEALER TO CHARGE MY +$1100 CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, NO HELP, THEY REFERENCE AN OLD OVERHEAT RECALL NOT EVEN RELATED TO COOLANT THAT SHOULD HAVE REMEDIED MY PROBLEM FROM 2015? NONE OF THE COOLANT ISSUES HAVE EVER BEEN ADDRESSED ON MY VEHICLE, PLS. ADVISE. THANK YOU!
Engine, Jan 7, 2018
LOSES COOLANT ON A REGULAR BASIS. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 TIMES IN THE PAST 14 MONTHS FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY FOUND A LEAK ONCE BUT EVER SINCE THEN THEY "CAN'T FIND ANY LEAKS". MY VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WON'T HELP ME ANYMORE BUT IT'S STILL AN ISSUE AND WAS BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, SO IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD STILL BE COVERED. IT'S BEEN A CONSISTENT ISSUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY OVERHEATED. THE DEALER (FORD OF LONDONDERRY, 33 NASHUA RD #1, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053, (603) 434-4141) DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE PREMATURE HOLES IN THREE HOSES THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO RECALL ISSUED, BUT THERE WERE 24 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 2, 2018
OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL HAS BEEN STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING. OUR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS RECALL BUT THE SYMPTOMS ATE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN 2.0 LITER RECALL. THIS EVENT HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE DAYS SOMETIMES TWICE A DAY. IT TENDS TO HAPPEN SHORTLY AFTER STARTING AND MERGING/TURNING FROM A STOP/INTERSECTION. WE'VE TAKEN IT TO A FORD DEALER BUT THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO FIX IT. SEEMS LIKE A BIG SAFETY ISSUE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING.
Engine, Jan 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED PENNINGTON FORD POLARIS (807 S VAN BUREN ST, NEWTON, IL 62448) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V4310000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 1, 2018
ENGINE IS SUDDENLY SAYING HIGH TEMP ENGINE STOP SLOWLY THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WIL COME ON AND LOW COOLANT FLUID. BEEN DOING IT ON AND OFF FOR A YEAR. TAKEIT TO FORD DEALER AND IT WILL NOT DO IT FOR THEM. FLUID IS FULL.
Engine, Dec 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE "VEHICLE OVERHEATING" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT LEAKED OUT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD NASHVILLE DEALER LOCATED AT 101 ANDERSON LN, MADISON, TN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 128,000.
Engine, Dec 27, 2017
I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE, VIN IS [XXX], I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES ON MY CAR. IN EARLY NOVEMBER I HAD AN INCIDENT THAT SAID MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING AND TO "PULL OVER NOW" I THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE AS I HAD ONLY STARTED DRIVING A MINUTE BEFORE THE OCCURRENCE. I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED MY CAR, ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER IT STARTED BACK UP WITHOUT A PROBLEM, I TOOK IT TO A PLACE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BUT THEY NEVER FOUND A PROBLEM. HOWEVER ON NOVEMBER 20TH I HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE HAPPEN AFTER ONLY DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS AND NOTHING THEY COULD DO IF THEY DIDN'T SEE THE ISSUE THEMSELVES. I AGAIN TOOK IT TO MY CAR MECHANIC AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CHANGED AS PER A RECOMMENDATION FROM A FRIEND HE HAD THAT WORKS FOR FORD. I JUST GOT MY CAR BACK A FEW DAYS AGO AND TODAY I HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. I DID TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TODAY HOWEVER I AM COMPLETELY APPALLED THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS ISSUE. MY CAR IS NOT EVEN 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS HAD OVER 14 RECALLS.. ALL OF WHICH I HAVE GOTTEN FIXED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH 2013 FORD ESCAPES THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Dec 21, 2017
COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE 3RD CYLINDER. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP BELIEVES IT TO BE A BAD ENGINE. THEY WANT TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE. THIS CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD WITH JUST OVER 71,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE CONTACTED FORD FOR ASSISTANCE, THEY WILL GIVE NONE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THERE HAS BEEN A COOLANT LEAK. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, I HAD MY PERSONAL MECHANIC CHECK THE CAR BECAUSE OF A COOLANT LEAK, AND FOUND FAULTY HEATER HOSES.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Dec 20, 2017
THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY SPUTTERS, AND THEN DIES WHILE IN DRIVING MODE - NORMALLY PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. WE HAVE BEEN ALMOST HIT NUMEROUS TIMES. IN AN HOUR TIME SPAN, YESTERDAY, IT HAPPENED 10 TIMES, TODAY IN A 15 MINUTE TIMESPAN, 3 TIMES. AM AN UBER DRIVER AND CANNOT PUT THEIR LIVES IN JEOPARDY - GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED. THIS HAPPENS IN ALL SITUATIONS - WHETHER IDLING IN LINE TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AT A LIGHT, OR WHILE DRIVING. HAS EVEN HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT STARTS TO SPUTTER, AND THEN JUST SHUTS OFF. SOMETIMES YOU CAN PLACE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART, BUT OTHER TIMES, YOU MUST COAST TO SIDE OF STREET, PLACE IN PARK, AND THEN TRY TO RESTART. THERE ARE 100S OF INCIDENCES ON THE INTERNET SHOWING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS. GOING TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IS NOT THE ANSWER - THEY TELL ME THEY CANNOT "DUPLICATE" THE ISSUE AND THEREFOR DO NOT KNOW HOW TO "FIX" IT. IN THE MEANTIME, THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE, AND A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER - ON THE 18TH - 10 TIMES IN A 3 HOUR TIMESPAN - TODAY, THE 19TH - 3 TIMES IN A 15 MINUTE TIMESPAN. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY ISSUE AND GETTING WORK. THIS IS PREVENTING USING THIS VEHICLE AS AN UBER DRIVER, AND SERIOUSLY IMPACTING OUR INCOME. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. THERE IS A TECH SERVICE BULLETIN - TSB-13-12-12; NHTSA-10054363; DTC PO106, PO236.
Engine, Dec 20, 2017
VEHICLE LEAKING COOLANT ON TO EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION CAUSING A OVER BOOST.
Engine, Dec 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE TEMPERATURE STARTED RUNNING HOT, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (NORRIS FORD, 901 MERRITT BLVD, DUNDALK, MD 21222) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,855. *BF CONSUMER STATED THIS EXACT PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ANOTHER 3 TIMES SINCE THIS INCIDENT. NO VIN AVAILABLE UPDATED 9/4/18*JB
Power train, Engine, Dec 14, 2017
MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL HAS THE 1.6L V6 ENGINE AND IS SAYING THAT IT IS OVER HEATING AND GIVING ME A P1299 CODE. I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT IT STILL GIVES ME THIS CODE. I CAN LET THE CAR SIT FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND TURN IT ON AND IT WILL IMMEDIATELY SAY THAT IT IS OVERHEATING. I CAN CLEAR THE CODE OUT OF THE SYSTEM AND DRIVE THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS TO A WEEK WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS ISSUE HAPPEN WITH APPROXIMATELY 98,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAVE RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ENGINE HAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BUT ACCORDING TO MY VIN NUMBER MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THIS RECALL. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING RECALL NUMBER 12V551000. I ALSO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE HESITATING. I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE RPMS WILL BOUNCE UP AND DOWN THEN IT WILL TELL ME THERE IS A "TRANSMISSION FAILURE". AFTER IT SENDS THAT WARNING MESSAGE THE VEHICLE WILL RUN FINE. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES ON IT AT THAT TIME. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT THAT FORD RECALL IT BUT THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX IT. AGAIN I HAVE RESEARCHED AND THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THIS WITH THE 2013 FORD ESCAPES BUT ACCORDING TO MY VIN MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THIS RECALL. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING RECALL NUMBER 15V813000
Engine, Dec 6, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED TO TURN ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER WAS EMPTY WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, JORDAN FORD, LTD 13010 I-35, SAN ANTONIO TX 78233 WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Dec 1, 2017, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SMOKE ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PACKEY WEBB FORD (1815 W OGDEN AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, (866) 496-6602) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP, WHICH CAUSED A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK. THE COOLANT LEAK CAUSED IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TWO TO THREE MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,014.