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, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 1, 2020
VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING, BUCKS, JERKS AND SHAKES WHILE ACCELERATING. RPMS RANDOMLY ACCELERATING, NOT PRODUCING ENOUGH POWER TO ALLOW VEHICLE TO GET UP HILL. ENGINE OVERHEATING, ENGINE SERVICE SOON LIGHT FREQUENTLY COMING ON, ESPECIALLY AFTER SITTING OUT IN HOT/COLD WEATHER FOR A WHILE. MY RADIO HAS COMPLETELY JUST STOPPED WORKING, NO SOUND WHATSOEVER. I HAD HIT A DEER BACK IN MARCH OF 2020, TOOK IT TO MY DEALER FOR REPAIR. WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE I ASKED IF IT WAS STILL 'SHIFTING HARD.' I ASSUMED SINCE MY COMPUTER TO MY CAR WAS JUST DANGLING AFTER THE ACCIDENT I THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG THERE. BUT APPARENTLY THERE HAS BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS AS FAR BACK AS 2018. NOW, HERE I AM MONTHS LATER AND AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR. WILL NOT HAVE MY DAUGHTER IN IT, WHICH MAKES IT HARD BEING A SINGLE MOM. TOOK IT TO MULTIPLE DEALERS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION. EVERYONE MADE ME SEEM CRAZY, IT MAGICALLY DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. NOW I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE!
Power train, Sep 1, 2020
MY VEHICLE WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. I SPOKE TO FORD AND THE SAID THIS HAS A RECALL CALLED THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BRUSH. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL WAS VIN NUMBER ASSIGNED. I'M HAVING THE VERY PROBLEM ASSOCIATE WITH THE RECALL BUT THEY WANT FIX IT.
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAYED SHOWED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WAS TEMPORARY DISABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT CALLED LAKE VIEW FORD INC., (12381 CONNEAUT LAKE RD, CONNEAUT LAKE, PA 16316), AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.
Power train, Engine, Jul 28, 2020
MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE GUAGE SAID HIGH TEMP GET TO SAFE PLAACE TO STOP. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO BACK OR FORWARD. THE SHOP PUT IN TRANSMISSION BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THEY PUT IN A GUAGE. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. EACH TIME I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND REPAIRED. I THINK THIS IS A MATTER THAT NEEDS BE BE IINVESTIGATED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE INDICATOR CAME ON AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE REDUCED IN SPEED AND STARTED TO HESITATE. ONCE I GOT TO A PLACE TO STOP IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAVE SPENT OVER $3500 SO FAR AND IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO HAVE IT TOWED IN AGAIN AND THEY IT MIGHT BE THE MOTOR. I ONLY HAVE A LITTLE OVER 41000 MILE ON THIS VEHICLE AND I CAN'T AFFORD ANY MORE COST LIKE THIS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE OTHER COMPLIANTS AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
Power train, Jul 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE BUSHING DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE STARTED OR SHIFTED IN OR OUT OF GEAR. OROVILLE FORD, INC (1350 ORO DAM BLVD E, OROVILLE, CA 95965, 530-533-3313) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Power train, Jul 10, 2020
VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING REALLY BAD WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS ETC. TOOK IT IN AND THEY ADVISED THAT IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PART ANYWHERE!
Power train, Jun 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS, HE HAD TO REACH DOWN IN BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE AIR FILTER AND MANUALLY SHIFT GEARS WITH HIS HANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 18, 2020
TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT. *TR
Power train, Jun 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED WHILE STOPPED AND WHILE TURNING. AN UNKNOWN FORD DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
Power train, Engine, Jun 8, 2020
AT 80,000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. LEFT STRANDED ON THE ROAD UNTIL A WRECKER COULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT FULL COST, WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THEY WOULD NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS. *TR
Power train, Jun 5, 2020
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A 55MPH ROAD AT NIGHT TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO STOP WORKING! NO PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS WENT OFF ON THE CAR BEFORE IT STOPPED WORKING. AFTER I MANAGED TO ROLL TO A SAFE SPOT I SHUT OF THE CAR, LET IT COOL, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE IT WENT IN REVERSE! THERE IS A 'CAT SCRATCHING' LIKE NOISE HAPPENING IN THE TRANSMISSION. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED ONLY TWO MONTH AFTER BUYING THE CAR. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A CAR!! I HAVE SEEN RECALLS ON TRANSMISSIONS JUST LIKE MINE HOWEVER MINE DID NOT MEET THE REQUIRED DATE BECAUSE IT WAS BUILD 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE OTHER 2013 VEHICLES. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jun 4, 2020
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WITH CODE P0128. I CHECK THIS CODE IS THE THERMOSTAT DEFECTIVE OR SOMETHING ELSE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY COOLANT LOSS OR LEAKS IS THIS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM. I THINK THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS 2013 FORD ESCAPE. FORD SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND OWN THIS PROBLEM NOT THE OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jun 1, 2020
CAR WAS IN PARKED. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR, IT GOT STUCK IN REVERSE AND THE CAR CUT OUT AND WOULD NOT START. TOW TRUCK CAME TO ASSIST AND TOLD ME THAT THIS ISSUE WAS A RECALL ON FORD CARS. I CALLED LEXINGTON PARK DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS RECALL DIDN'T APPLY TO MY VIN. NOT SURE WHY, IF THE RECALL SPECIFICALLY STATES 2013 AND 2014 FORD ESCAPES WHICH I HAVE. IF I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THE RECALL, WHY AM I NOT COVERED. *TR
Power train, May 17, 2020
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS REALLY HARD FROM SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR EVEN IN SPORT MODE IT JERKS VERY HARD WHEN SHIFTING FROM SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENS.IT IS NOT NORMAL AS I'VE HAD ALOT OF VEHICLES IN MY LIFETIME AND NEVER HAD THIS KIND OF PROBLUM
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 26, 2020
I PURCHASED MY CAR USED IN DEC. 2016 WITH 79,000 MILES, AND HAVE HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. IN AUG. 2017 (94,888 MILEAGE), I HAD TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER BECAUSE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL AND STOP DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE - I WAS CONSISTENTLY ADDING COOLANT, PROBABLY EVERY FEW DAYS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND THE COOLANT LEAK CAME FROM THE WATER PUMP, SO THEY REPLACED THE LEAKING WATER PUMP, AS WELL AS THE CABIN AIR FILTER AND SPARK PLUGS. THEN IN JUNE 2018, I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND COULDN'T PUT THE SPARE ON BECAUSE THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN/WARPED - TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE ALL SETS. IN SEPT. 2018 (113,516 MILEAGE), I WAS DRIVING HOME, THE ENGINE STOPPED ACCELERATING, AND I KNEW IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY HAD TO "REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND COMPLETELY REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION". THEY ALSO FOUND THE HALF SHAFT WAS LEAKING, SO THEY "REPLACED THE LEFT HAND BUSHING/SEAL/HALF SHAFT BECAUSE THE SHAFT WAS SCORED". IN JAN. 2019, I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO GET SERVICED BECAUSE WITHIN 1 DAYS TIME, I HAD 5 LIGHT BULBS BLOW OUT AND NEEDED REPLACING. LATER IN THE SUMMER 2019, I WAS HAVING COOLANT ISSUES AGAIN, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE COOLANT SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING. I DID NOT HAVE THAT REPLACED BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD KEEP AN EYE ON THE COOLANT LEVELS. NOW, APRIL 2020, MY COOLANT LEVEL'S ARE GETTING LOW AGAIN, AND THERE IS A CONSISTENT SMELL OF COOLANT SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE WHEN ENGINE IS ON. AFTER DRIVING FOR 20+ MINUTES, AND COMING TO AN IDLE STOP, THE CAR SMELLS LIKE EXHAUST AND COOLANT MIXED, AND THERE IS OCCASIONAL SMOKE BILLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPES. I HAVE LOOKED UNDER THE ENGINE AND FOUND OIL LEAKS (PICS ATTACHED), AND BELIEVE MY CAR MATCHES THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V551000 EVEN THOUGH RECALLS NEVER SHOW UP FOR MY VIN
Power train, Engine, Mar 9, 2020
AFTER DRIVING FOR A LENGTH OF TIME LONGER THAN 20 MINUTES WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN PARK AND SHUT OFF WHEN RESTARTING THE VEHICLE WILL TURN ON AND START BUT AFTER DRIVING A FEW HUNDRED FEET THE VEHICLE WILL SPUTTER, JERK, REV UP THE RPMS THEN THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WON'T RESTART TILL IT HAS COOLED DOWN
Power train, Feb 20, 2020
THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COOLANT RECALLS FOR FORD ESCAPES. MINE FELL UNDER ONE RECALL. MY COOLANT LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY WOULD TOP IT OFF AS A COURTESY AND I NEVER RECEIVED A WORK ORDER. I HAD TO REPLACE A COOLANT VALVE ONCE AND THEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THE SAME THING WAS WRONG. I REACHED OUT TO FORD SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS FOR THE COOLANT BUT THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY PORTION OF THE COST. I FEEL THAT MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE RECALLS SINCE IF I HAD NOT HAD THIS PART REPLACED, THE COOLANT WOULD HAVE LEAKED AND THE CAR COULD HAVE STARTED ON FIRE. THE ADVISOR ACTUALLY SAID, I WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDING YOU GET THIS REPAIR. I CONTACTED FORD AND ASKED THEM FOR A CUSTOMER REVIEW BECAUSE MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS DAMAGE AND ASKED THEM TO HELP WITH THE COST AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T. I AM REACHING OUT BECAUSE MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE RECALL AND THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED.
Power train, Feb 10, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DRIVER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BELTS AND CLUTCHES IN THE TRANSMISSION WERE SLIPPING WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,529.
Power train, Engine, Jan 25, 2020
2013 FORD ESCAPE EXPERIENCES APPARENT TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. OFTEN DURING PASSING ACCELERATION. REPEATED INSTANCES. FROM 50K MILES TO 70K MILES. ONE INSTANCE INVOLVING ALL WHEELS LOCKING UP AT 80MPH (FELT LIKE A SHIFT INTO PARK) AND THE OTHERS INVOLVING DRIVETRAIN POWER LOSS AND JERKING. AFTER CAR RESTART, CODES "APPARENTLY" DISAPPEAR AND DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY ISSUES WITHOUT CODES.
Power train, Engine, Jan 21, 2020
WE BOUGHT 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN JULY, 2016, WITH APPROXIMATELY 62,000 MILES. AT 64,000 MILES, AFTER CONSTANT OVERHEATING ISSUES, FORD AGREED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THERE WERE OVERHEATING ISSUES ON THE NEW ENGINE AT TIME OF INSTALL (STATED IN DEALER NOTES), BUT THEY "FIXED" THEM. THE CAR NOW HAS 103,000 MILES. HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY, WITH OCCASIONAL OVERHEATING ISSUES NOTED. TRANSMISSION FAILED LAST MONTH. WAITED OVER 2 WEEKS FOR DIAGNOSIS. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND ANOTHER NEW ENGINE IS NEEDED BECAUSE OF COOLANT LEAK. OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 100,000 MILES. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING TO HELP. IT SEEMS THAT THEY PUT ANOTHER DEFECTIVE ENGINE IN AT 64,000 MILES BECAUSE YOU SHOULD GET MORE THAT 40,000 MILES ON A NEW ENGINE. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS PIECE OF JUNK IS PROHIBITIVE AND I FEEL VERY UNHAPPY WITH FORD'S RESPONSE.
Power train, Jan 9, 2020
I JUST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD STALLING AND ACCELERATION ISSUES SINCE THEN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM ONLY IN THE JOINTS OF MY WHEEL BEARINGS. TWO WEEKS LATER. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HIT MY CAR. WHEN I LOOKED BACK THERE WAS NOBODY BEHIND ME. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK MY VEHICLE OUT. WHEN I GOT BACK IN MY CAR. IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT MY GEARS. I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF BUT MY CAR WOULDN'T MOVE NO FASTER THAN 5 MILES PER HOUR WITH ME PUSHING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL TO THE GROUND. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK. I FOUND OUT FROM A MECHANIC THAT IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION. NO WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE. MY CAR IS JUST SITTING IN MY GARAGE AND NOW I'M CATCHING THE BUS WHILE PAYING A CAR NOTE. PLEASE HELP. I DON'T HAVE 2500 TO FIX THIS. IT'S TOO MANY RECALLS ON THIS SITE ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP US.
Power train, Dec 30, 2019
AS I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED MY CAR JERKING GOING IN TO FIRST GEAR. I FIGURED BECAUSE I WAS ON A HILL THAT WAS THE REASON. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS TRYING TO RUN ERRAND AS I GOT IN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WOULDN'T GO ABOVE 60 MPH AND WAS AT VERY HIGH RPMS TO MAINTAIN THIS SPEED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO 6TH GEAR. I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED TO MAKE MY HOME TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP. AS I MADE IT TO A RED LIGHT THE CAR JERKED AGAIN WHEN I STOPPED. AS I WENT TO ACCELERATE I MADE IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WHEN MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD ONLY REV AS IF IT WAS IN NUETRAL. AFTER TURNING IT OFF AND BACK ON IT RAN WELL ENOUGH FOR ME TO MAKE IT HOME AND I AM CURRENTLY AWAITING MY APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. I'M AT 63K MILES AND PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 3 MONTHS AGO AND IT HAD ABOUT 50K MILES ON IT. I DRIVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE ECOBOOST. THIS DEFECT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION LIKE THAT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED SEEING THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SPEAKING WITH MECHANICS HERE AND THE DEALERSHIP WHO ALL HAVE A NUMBER OF THIS SAME VEHICLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 29, 2019
THE CAR WILL RUN FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND THEN WANT TO STALL. ALSO WHEN YOU START IT IT WILL DRIVE FOR ABOUT 20 YARDS AND THEN START IDLING VERY WEIRD AND STALL. IT DOESN'T DO THIS ALL THE TIME. IT'S DANGEROUS.
Power train, Dec 24, 2019
HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM. MY SON WAS PULLING ONTO A MAJOR ROAD FROM A GAS STATION. HE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED NO WARNING. THEN IT JERKED AND HE HAD TO GIVE IT HIGH RPM FOR IT TO CRAWL. HE ALMOST GOT T BONED BY A BIG TRUCK.VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. BROUGHT CAR TO FORD SERVICE TECH SAID HE WOULD CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID AS I COULD NOT NO DIP STICK CAR HAD ONLY 127,000 MILES ON IT.SERVICE ADVISOR GOT BACK TO ME HE SAID YOU NEED NEW TRANSMISSION. $3600-$5000. ASKED TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH FORD HE REFUSED SAID IT'S A WASTE OF TIME FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. HE SAID LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS WAS BETWEEN 100,000-120,000 MILES I POSED THIS QUESTION TO HIM IF HE KNEW LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A CARS TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS 100-000 TO 120,000 MILES WOULD HE BUY CAR HE SAID HE COULD NOT ANSWER THAT. SENT NUMEROUS CORRESPONDENCE TO FORD DID NOT GET 1 RESPONSE FROM ANYONE AT FORD. FINALLY TALKED TO A REAL PERSON AT FORD HEADQUARTERS IN MICHIGAN. FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING IS WHAT I WAS TOLD. I POSED SAME QUESTION AS SERVICE ADVISOR. SAME ANSWER. I CAN'T ANSWER THAT. THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMMENTS ON INTERNET SAME PROBLEMS. FORD DOES NOT SEEM INTERESTED IN DOING THE RIGHT THING WITH A RECALL OR AT LEAST HELP OUT THESE FORD CUSTOMERS. VERY UNSAFE FORD MIGHT BE WAITING TILL SOMEONE DIES FROM THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THERE PLAYING THE ODDS MAYBE? COMMENTS ON INTERNET SOME PEOPLE HAD THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THEN TRANSMISSION WENT FOR A SECOND TIME. CAN'T DRIVE CAR THE WAY IT IS.
Power train, Engine, Dec 21, 2019
BEGINNING IN MARCH 2019 ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE PURCHASED NOV. 13 2018, I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT BEGAN TO DRIVE AND IT DID ONCE I CAME HOME TO ANOTHER STOP AND BEGAN ACCELERATING THIS CAR BEGAN TO JERK AND TURN OFF SHOWING THE BATTERY LIGHT AND CHECK OIL LIGHT COMES ON, FAST FORWARD 4 MONTHS JULY I HAD THE SAME ISSUE THAT WAS REPAIRED OCCURRED AGAIN, THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK EXCESSIVELY WHILE DRIVING GOT IT REPAIRED APPARENTLY NOW BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER ON THE 4TH MY CAR BEGAN TO TURN OFF WHILE IN IDLE AT A LIGHT NOW WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO BE IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR FOR ABOUT 20 DAYS WHEN GOING TO PICK THE CAR UP DROVE FOR ABOUT 2 DAYS UNTIL THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED AGAIN, DROPPED IT BACK OFF NOW THE VEHICLE IS STILL NOT OPERATING ONCE THE CAR GOES INTO IDLE AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN.