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: steering
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Steering, Feb 27, 2019
THE EPS SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, AND LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE MAKES TURNING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT (NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE). I DROVE THE VEHICLE WITH NO HINT OF A PROBLEM. PARKED IT IN A GARAGE, AND WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE I GOT AN ERROR MESSAGE "STEERING ASSIST FAULT." FORTUNATELY, I WAS AT HOME, I DRIVE COUNTRY ROADS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND HAD THIS HAPPENED AT THAT TIME I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR TO NAVIGATE THE TURNS.
Steering, Feb 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. TOMBALL FORD (22702 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375, (281) 378-3160) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,891.
Steering, Feb 3, 2019
STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WITHOUT WARRING. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS INDICATE NO ISSUES - BUT THE CAR STEERING HAS FAULT. PER SERVICE ADVISER, THE COST FOR REPAIR IS GOING TO BE BETWEEN $1,500 AND $2,000. BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ ON LINE, FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL - HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT APPLY TO 2013 FORD ESCAPE - EVEN THOUGH THE PART AFFECTED IS EXACTLY THE SAME.
Steering, Jan 30, 2019
STEERING LOCKS UP DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ITS LIKE HAVING NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. YOU CAN TURN IT BUT IT TAKES A VERY STONG PERSON TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 MONTHS. STARTING NOVEMBER 2018 AND IS STILL ON GOING. TOOK TO FORD THEY DONT WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM
Steering, Jan 10, 2019
NOTICED LEAK IN DRIVEWAY. BROUGHT TO LOCAL MECHANIC. THERE IS MUCH FLUID ON THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY. SINCE THERE IS NO DIPSTICK, MUST BRING TO DEALER. TOLD THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAIN OF SAME ISSUE. ALSO LEAK AT TRANSMISSION. LOOSE BOLTS. DO NOT KNOW IF PROBLEM IS RESOLVED YET MUST WAIT 2 WEEKS FOR DEALER APPOINTMENT. AFRAID ALL FLUID WILL LEAK OUT. HAVE READ THIS IS A COMPLAINT OF OTHERS BUT NO RECALL
Steering, Jan 6, 2019
JUST PAID $2000.00 TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ON MY FORD ESCAPE. I'VE READ COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AS MINE. DRIVING OR STOPPED THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE" COMES ON. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES TO ME. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING QUIT. I CAN'T EXPLAIN THE PANIC THAT COMES OVER A PERSON WHEN YOU HAVE ZERO CONTROL WHEN STEERING. I AM 70 YEARS OLD AND IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID A CRASH. SECOND TIME: I CAME OUT OF CHURCH, STARTED THE CAR AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. I HAD TO STRAIN TO GET THE CAR ON THE ROAD FOR HOME. THE LAST TIME WAS IN MY GARAGE BEFORE I DROVE IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR MY APPOINTMENT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I'VE WAS TOLD BY THE FORD GARAGE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED IN 2011; THEREFORE, THE 2013 ESCAPES HAVE NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. ALL ANYONE HAS TO DO IS READ ALL THE COMPLAINTS WITH THE 2013 STEERING FAILURE TO KNOW THAT THE 2013 FORD ESCAPES NEED TO BE RECALLED. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE FATALITY RECORDS SHOW DEATHS DUE TO POWER STEERING FAILURE.. INCIDENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN NOV. 28, 2018 AND DEC.10/18. *TR
Steering, Dec 27, 2018
POWER ASSIST MESSAGE AT APPROXIMATELY 200,000. ONLY PROBLEM. FORD SAYS COSTS ARE APPROXIMATELY $1,800. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS. WHY NO RECALL?
Steering, Dec 21, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.
Steering, Dec 13, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE,MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY AND AN ICON ON THE DASH STATING "STEERING ASSIST ERROR". LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AND WAS JUST ABOUT TO PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY HOWEVER, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ISSUE HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. I BEGAN LOOKING ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER DRIVERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND NOBODY HAS DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I CANT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE INNOCENT CIVILIAN'S DRIVING AROUND WHOS POWER STEERING CAN TURN OFF AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 62K MILES AND I FOUND THAT THE FIX WILL BE $2K. I ALSO FOUND ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR THIS BUT FOR ONLY A VERY FINITE AMOUNT OF VEHICLE. THIS IS BEYOND DANGEROUS AND COMPLETELY NEGLIGENT BY FORD AND ALL OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED.
Steering, Dec 12, 2018
TURNED ON VEHICLE (STATIONARY); AND RECEIVED MESSAGE "STEERING ASSIST FAILED - SERVICE REQUIRED" AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES - TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND THE STEERING WAS FINE. CONTACTED FORD - FORD ADVISED ME THEY HAD NOT HAD ANY ISSUES LIKE THIS FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND OTHER FORD MODELS, THAT HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM! DTC AFTER SCANNING : U3000: 49-48
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Dec 11, 2018
HAD TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION AND LOST POWER STEERING . THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ALSO
Steering, Dec 6, 2018
I WAS STOPPING TO GET GAS WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I COULD HAVE GOT IN A WRECK IF NOT FOR STOPPING..I HAVE NOT HAD THIS VEHICLE BUT FOR 5 YEARS AND ALREADY HAVE HAD LIKE 3 RECALLS.. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS POWER STEERING ASSIST DEFAULT IN OTHER YEARS ON FORD'S BUT NOT 2013. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE WHY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 2013 MAKES ME SO MAD SOMEONE HAS TO DIE FROM THIS TO GET ANYTHING TO CHANGE...I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD EVER. TO ONLY HAVE THIS VEHICLE A SHORT AMOUNT OF YEARS AND HAD TO HAVE THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD JUST MAKES ME ANGRY TO KNOW I SPENT MY MONEY ON A VEHICLE THAT THEY DID NOT MANUFACTURE RIGHT.
Steering, Nov 29, 2018
POWER STEERING FAILURE
Steering, Nov 16, 2018
STARTED UP CAR ,GETTING READY TO LEAVE WORK, STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL, NOTICED WARNING MESSAGE OF STEERING G FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. CUT OFF ENGINE WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED CAT, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. DRIVE 15 MILES HOME. HAD NO ISSUES FOR ONE WEEK, THEN STARTED CAR AND HAD SAME ISSUE. CUT CAR OFF AND RESTARTED EVERYTHING FINE, REALLY MAKES YOU NERVOUS DRIVING UNDER THESE SITUATIONS WHEN YOU ARE A SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTING YOUR HUSBAND TO DR APPTS. AND SUCH. HE CANNOT DRIVE OR ASSIST ME IN ANY WAY IF CAR BREAKS DOWN AS HE IS IN A WHEELCHAIR. GOING TO HAVE CHECKED BUT NO WAY I CAN AFFORD THE COST OF REPAIR. APP. MILEAGE IS 60000.
Steering, Nov 8, 2018
THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING IN OUR ESCAPE WHILE IN MOTION. THE FORD DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE US $1600 TO FIX IT.
Steering, Nov 6, 2018
I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND UNABLE TO MOVE. AN MESSAGE POPPED UP ON THE DASH 'STEERING ASSIST FAILURE'. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAITED ABOUT 1 MINUTE. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING OPERATED NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE NEXT MORNING WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL AGAIN BECAME STIFF AND UNABLE TO MOVE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER WAITING ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND EVERYTHING OPERATED NORMALLY.
Steering, Nov 6, 2018
STEERING LOCKED UP AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON "SERVICE ENGINE SOON". THIS WAS IN PARKING LOT AND TRYING TO GET CAR IN MOTION. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THEN ON SEEMED TO SOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. SERVICE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF EPS GEARBOX.
Steering, Oct 31, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRANDON FORD (9090 EAST ADAMO DRIVE TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 (PHONE) 813-246-3333) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAD NOT PROVIDED THE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V286000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Steering, Oct 26, 2018
MESSAGE DISPLAYS "ELECTRONIC STEERING FAULT, MAINTENANCE REQUIRED." NOT ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. MESSAGE DISPLAYS OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE.
Steering, Oct 17, 2018
TAKATARECALL. LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND HIGHWAY TRAFFIC
Steering, Sep 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,109.
Steering, Sep 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. EL CAJON FORD (1595 EAST MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA 92021) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.
Steering, Engine, Sep 10, 2018
COOLANT ISSUES; CONSTANTLY HAVE TO ADD COOLANT; AT ONE POINT CAR OVERHEATED AND WENT INTO SHUT DOWN MODE; DEALER REPLACED ENGINE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; POER STEERING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES; REPLACED RACKET AND PIONION; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS;
Steering, Aug 22, 2018
WHILE I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON HWY 62 NEAR VILAS RD. IN JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON, THE LOW BATTERY WARNING ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP. LUCKILY IT WAS ON A STRAIGHT ROAD AND NOT NEAR MY HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS WHICH IS ABOUT 25 MILES OF CURVY ROADS. I HAD JUST PURCHASED AND DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE NIGHT BEFORE. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, NOT WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS INFORMED THIS CAR IS NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE SAME MODELS AND YEAR RANGE HAVE THIS EXACT SAFETY HAZARD & FAULT. MY VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE MECHANIC, THAT THE DEALERSHIP CHOSE, AND THEY SAY IT IS A $2,000.00 REPAIR WITH AN UNDERTERMINED TIME FRAME TO REPAIR IT. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED, KILLED MY WIFE, OR ANOTHER PERSON WITH THE STEERING LOCKING UP LIKE THAT.
Steering, Aug 1, 2018
ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE, I EXPERIENCED THE WHEEL LOCKING UP AND NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN AS I GOT A MESSAGE STATING 'POWER STEERING FAULT, SERVICE REQUIRED'. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP NEARBY MY WORK AND IT WAS CONNECTED TO A COMPUTER AND PULLED CODE U3000 AND FOUND TO BE A FAULTY STEERING GEAR WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $1,940. WHEN PLANNING TO REPAIR, I WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER AND DID NOT HAVE A DATE WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE STOCKED. THE CODE WAS CLEARED AND I WAS SENT ON MY WAY. AGAIN MY WHEEL HAS CONTINUED TO LOCK UP AND I HAVE NOW BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS. I HAVE GOOGLED THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES