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: power train
402 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Engine, Sep 26, 2017
WHILE OPERATING ON INTERSTATE 90 EWD ENGINE RPMS WENT FROM ABT 3000 RPM'S TO 5000 RPM, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCERLATE FROM ABT 65 MPH TO 70 MPH.
Power train, Sep 26, 2017
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT APPROX 55 MPH VEHICLE REVOLUTIONS RACED UP TO ABT 6000 RPMS. AS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELRATE TO A HIGHER INTERSTATE SPEED.. WHILE OPERATING ON INTERSTATE 90
Power train, Sep 5, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH (SPEED LIMIT), THE ENGINE ON MY CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING CUT OUT. A MESSAGE OF 'YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK' APPEARED. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MY WAY ONTO THE BERM OF THE ROAD, CLOSE TO AN EXIT ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CAR'S MOMENTUM. THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MOMENT TO CALM MY NERVES, AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME, HOLDING MY BREATH THE ENTIRE TIME, UNCERTAIN WHETHER I WOULD ENCOUNTER THE SAME PROBLEM. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM - UNKNOWN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. TWICE BEFORE, THIS CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CAR WOULD "BUCK" AS IF IT WASN'T GETTING ANY FUEL. THE SECOND VISIT RESULTED IN NO ACTION FROM THE SERVICE DEPT. AS THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE. I ASKED SPECIFICALLY ABOUT CODES FROM THE CAR'S COMPUTER, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WEREN'T ANY. I FOUND THIS SURPRISING BECAUSE I DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" MESSAGE WAS ON THE ENTIRE TRIP THERE.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 23, 2017
WHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY ON RAMP,STUDDERED, ACTED LIKE ISSUES GOING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. UNKNOWN IF POWER TRAIN ISUE OR FUEL/ENGINE ISSUE. WAS LOOKED AT BY SHOP SAME DAY PROBLEM WOULD NOT REOCCUR..
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 22, 2017
I WAS SOLD THE CAR WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND NEVER WARNED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE RECALLED, THEREFORE, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT FOR OVER A YEAR WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF IT STARTING ON FIRE. ALSO, RECENTLY THE POWER TRAIN WENT ON MY CAR ALMOST EXACTLY ONE MONTH AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS EXACT ISSUE. I WAS EVEN TOLD BY ONE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FORD ESCAPES AMONGST MECHANICS. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION IT "CLUNKS" AND DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WHO MAY BE DRIVING THESE CARS WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT.
Power train, Aug 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SHOOK, AND SPUTTERED. EVENTUALLY, THE SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Aug 9, 2017
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED IN JUNE, IT WAS REBUILT AND HAS ALREADY STARTED TO SHIFT HARD. SO, ONCE AGAIN BACK IN THE SHOP. THE A/C HAS BEEN ACTING FUNNY. THE REAR VENTS BARELY WORK, BLEND DOOR DOESNT ENGAGE PROPERLY. DEALER HAS ANOTHER VEHICLE IDENTICAL TO MINE AND IT DOES THE SAME THING.
Power train, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Aug 6, 2017
FIRST COMPLAINT IS THE INTERNAL DOOR PANELS DO NOT PROPERLY FIT AND COME LOOSE BECOMING CAUGHT ON THE FRAME OF THE CAR NOT ALLOWING YOU TO OPEN THE DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WHICH IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY. 2) THE SHIFT SELECTOR SWITCH BROKE AS MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE CAR NOT ALLOWING HIM TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK OR SHUT IT OFF. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND QUITE COMMON A MECHANICS TOLD US.
Power train, Engine, May 26, 2017
2013 FORD KUGA 60,000 KM. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ENGINE STALLS AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING. STALLS BOTH AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. HAS BEEN INTO DEALER FOR SERVICE FOR TWO MONTHS, FOR THE FIRST 7 WEEKS THEY "COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIND AN ERROR CODE". AFTER I DROVE IT IN A CIRCLE AROUND THE DEALER FOR HOURS I WAS ABLE TO SHOW THEM THE PROBLEM AND THEY OBTAINED AN ERROR CODE, 'SOLENOID'. FORD SAYS "MAYBE JUST REPLACE WHOLE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE WE'RE NOT SURE OF THE PROBLEM"
Suspension, Power train, Electrical system, May 16, 2017
VEHICLE POWERS DOWN, LEAKS COOLANT , HAS ROUGH RIDE, VIBRATES AND HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ATLEAST TWICE REQUIRING A TOW. ENGINE HAS HOT SMELL TO IT, AS IF IT IS COMING FROM HOT COOLANT . FORD SAYS "CAN'T FIND A LEAK." THEY REPLACED A PART ON IT, HOWEVER I CAN NOT RECALL WHAT IT WAS BECAUSE THEY WERE ONLY GUESSING THEMSELVES AS FAR AS LOW COOLANT. HOWEVER IT DID NOT FIX IT ANYWAY. I HAVE CALLED FORD MANY TIMES, BUT THEY SHOW NO RECALLS TO ANY OF THE PROBLEMS I HAVE MENTIONED. I AM A SINGLE MOM & NURSE, I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. IT IS SO DEPRESSING TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON VEHICLE. BY THE WAY I HAVE NO WARRANTY. THE ISSUES OCCUR AT ANY TIME ON ANY ROADS.
Power train, May 14, 2017
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM A MECHANICS SHOP FOR A FLY WHEEL REPAIR. AFTER APPROX. MILE OF DRIVING, THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE GAUGE SHOWING A HIGH TEMPERATURE. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, NO MATTER HOW I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 5 MILES AN HOUR. I HAD TO NAVIGATE ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT DROVE FOR LESS THAN 50 FT THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF FORCING ME TO PUSH THE CAR INTO A PARKING LOT. MECHANICS CAME, LOOKED OVER THE CAR THEN IT STARTED NORMALLY. THEY DROVE IT BACK TO THE SHOP AND HOOKED IT TO A COMPUTER BUT NO CODES WERE THROWN. WE COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE. WE DECIDED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF OUR CONCERN OVER ALL THE BLOGS FOUND ONLINE REFERENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE VERY HAZARDOUS IF IT HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY. THIS COMES AFTER THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 4 MONTHS IN THE 8 MONTHS WE HAVE OWNED IT FOR MANY ISSUES INCLUDING TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION BRACKET, TRANSMISSION PLUG FAILURE, WIPER MOTOR, FLY WHEEL AND A SENSOR ISSUE.
Power train, Apr 20, 2017
VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A NOISE AND AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE FOR A TURNING CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WENT TO APPLY THE GAS AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, WHILE ON A STATE ROAD AND THEN MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND GOT IT TO A GARAGE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE INCIDENT. SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONE OF THEIR MECHANICS TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE, CAME BACK AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. SO I GOT IN THE CAR AND ABOUT 3 TO 4 MILES UP THE ROAD, IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM AND AFTER REPLACING A WATER PUMP, COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR AND AXLE SEAL, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FIXED, SO I WENT TO PICK IT UP. AFTER I PAID $822.08 FOR THE BILL, I DROVE THE VEHICLE A BLOCK AND THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN, SO I DROVE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY DIDN'T FIX THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM THAT I BROUGHT IT IN FOR. THEY CONTACTED ME THAT IT IS SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE. NOW I AM LEFT WITH A YEAR OF CAR PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE THAT ISN'T DRIVABLE. IT DOESN'T APPEAR THAT FORD OR THE DEALERSHIP IS GOING TO STAND BEHIND A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD OR ABUSED, ACTUALLY I HAVE TAKEN IT FAITHFULLY FOR ALL RECALL REPAIRS AND SERVICING NEEDS.
Power train, Engine, Feb 28, 2017
2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MY WIFE DRIVING THE CAR. WE'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY CANT REPLICATE ISSUE. DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK TODAY (MY WIFE NOW DRIVES MY CAR FOR SAFETY CONCERNS), THE ESCAPE HESITATED WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND ONTO THE ROAD. HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BUT WILL PROBABLY BE TOLD THAT IT CAN'T BE REPLICATED. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 60K MILES AND IS TOTALLY WORTHLESS, AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Power train, Engine, Feb 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 15, 2017
VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE STOPPED DRIVING FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE ENGINE DID NOT REV. THE DASH LIGHT INDICATING THE TRANSMISSION DISAPPEARED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JUMPED INTO GEAR SO HARD I SUFFERED WHIPLASH. IT DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES AS I ATTEMPTED TO GET CLEAR OF HEAVY TRAFFIC. I LITERALLY THOUGHT I HAD BEEN REAR ENDED AT ONE POINT AS THE CAR JOLTED SO HARD. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE ROADWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE SERVICE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS CONSISTANT WITH THE PCM WIRING HARNESS RECALL DONE ON OTHER 2013 ESCAPES BUT WAS NOT COVERED FOR MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE JOLTS TO THE VEHICLE KICKING IN GEAR DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME, IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. I WAS LUCKY NOT TO STRIKE OR BE HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD BUT THEY STATE MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL AND THAT THEY WILL NOT HELP ME.
Power train, Jan 31, 2017
TRANSMISSION/SHIFTER LINKAGE BREAKS EASILY LEAVING VEHICLE IN OR OUT OF GEAR. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 26, 2016
MY CAR STARTED ACTING UP WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT HAS RUN AT LOWER SPEEDS , SPUTTERING AND SEEMS TO HAVE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING IN LOCAL CONDITIONS NO MORE THAN 15 MILES OR SO. I CALLED FORD WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY OFFERED TO TOW IT. AT FIRST THEY MADE IT SEEM LIKE EVERYTHING IS COVERED, AND NOW ITS 2 WEEKS LATER AFTER THEM TELLING ME ITS SOME SORT OF SENSOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS 1100 DOLLARS, THE CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD WITH 30000 MILES ON IT , THEY WILL NOT FIX THE CAR UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. IT SEEMS THAT ITS AN ISSUE THEY SHOULD HAVE TO FIX ON THERE DIME NOT MINE. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Dec 22, 2016
LOSS OF POWER TRUN CAR OFF WAITE FEW MINS STAR UP RUN FIND TILL NEXT TIME PUSH ON GAS PADAL NORTING HAPPEN
Steering, Power train, Engine, Dec 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A GASKET ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AGAIN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT NEEDED COOLANT. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.
Power train, Nov 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY INTO NEUTRAL, ROLLED DOWN A HILL, AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING. UPDATED 7/10/18*JB *TR
Power train, Engine, Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT HARD AND A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS REPAIRED, THE WINDSHIELD WAS FRACTURED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHIFT HARD AFTER THE REPAIR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, AND THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. ALSO, WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER MOVING THREE FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Power train, Oct 5, 2016
PURCHASED USED 07/27/16 AND SINCE THEN, ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE GOING UP SMALL INCLINES THE VEHICLE ACTED AS THOUGH IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND STARTED AND THE MOTOR STARTED TO REV UP, AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDDLE. AFTER PULLING TO THE ROADSIDE, THE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN TO NORMAL RPM'S AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS, SO I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND BACK INTO DRIVE AND IT SEEMED TO BE OK AGAIN. ON THE THIRD INCIDENT IT DID THE SAME THING SEEMINGLY SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND THROTTLED WAY UP, HOWEVER THIS TIME A DISPLAY SHOWED ENGINE FAULT, AND WHEN I TRIED TO TAKE OFF AGAIN THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE UNTIL I BROUGHT IT TO A STOP AND TURNED OFF THE MOTOR. WHEN I RESTARTED THE MESSAGE WAS GONE AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FINE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS NOW. I HAD IT TESTED TO SEE IF ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES WERE STORED, BUT IT SHOWED NONE. IT TOOK ABOUT 30 DAYS FOR IT TO ACT UP BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND INCIDENT, BUT ONLY A WEEK FROM THE SECOND TO THE THIRD INCIDENT. FORD DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY ANSWERS, UNLESS A CODE SHOWS UP IN THE MODULE, HOWEVER THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED.
Power train, Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Aug 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD SENSOR FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND CHANGING GEARS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 28, 2016
PURCHASED USED 2013 FORD ESCAPE VEHICLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 33K MILES IN OCTOBER OF 2014. PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AS WARRANTY WAS DUE TO EXPIRE AT 36K MILES. A WEEK OR TWO AFTER PURCHASE, CAR STALLED. IN THE SHOP IT WENT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IN THE SHOP IT WENT AGAIN. MULTIPLE TIMES LATER CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR SAME "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" FOR 2-3 WEEKS AT A TIME; TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE. THE CAR WAS BACK IN SHOP AGAIN LAST WEEK FOR SAME ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THIS TIME DEALER CLAIMS PURGE VALVE ISSUE.