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
2,754 reports, newest first.
Power train, Wheels, Aug 18, 2019
ISSUE 1: TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 70,000 MILES. DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION DIED CAUSING ME THE LOOSE POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. TOO THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY MENTIONED IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM. ISSUE 2: LUG NUT STAINLESS STEAL CAPS GET HOT AND MOLDS ITSELF TO THE LUG NUT UNDER IT. THERE IS NOT TOOL REMOVE THE CAPS AND THEY HAVE TO BE STRIPPED OFF TO GET TO THE LUG NUTS TO REMOVE THE TIRE. THE CAPS CANNOT BE STRIPPED OF COMPLETELY AND TO GET A NET SET OF LUG NUTS COST $250.
Engine, Aug 17, 2019
THE ENGINE APPEARS TO GIVE A FALSE OVERHEAT ALARM AND GOES INTO LIMP MODE SOON AFTER ENGINE START. TURNING ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING USUALLY CLEARS THE OVERHEAT ALARM AND THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY. IT WILL SOMETIMES REPEAT AND COULD BE A PROBLEM IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN YOU NEED TO CLEAR QUICKLY. FALSE OVERHEAT ISSUES BEING REPORTED ALL OVER FORUMS WITH 1.6 ENGINE. MECHANIC REPLACED ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND PROBLEM PERSISTS. NO OTHER APPARENT PROBLEMS WITH COOLING SYSTEM WERE FOUND.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 14, 2019, fire
I WAS DRIVING MY FAMILY FROM HOUSTON, TX TO SAN ANTONIO,TX ON JULY 5TH 2019 FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL WITH THE 6F35 TRANSMISSION. WE WERE ABOUT 1 HOUR & 30 MINUTES INTO OUR TRIP, 108 MILES, FROM OUR HOME NEAR THE CITY OF FLATONIA, TX WHEN OUR TRANSMISSION HORRIFICALLY FAILED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION HAD A MADE A HARD SHIFT INTO 6TH GEAR. IT HAD JUMPED A COUPLE OF TIMES UNTIL I ACCELERATED AND THEN IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO 6TH GEAR. THE NEXT SIGN OF TROUBLE WAS WHEN THE DASH SCREEN TOLD US THE LANE CHANGE SENSOR WAS FAILING. NEXT WE STARTED NOTICING A FAINT BURNING SMELL COMING INTO THE CABIN, WE WEREN'T SURE WHAT IT WAS. A MINUTE LATER ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON IN THE DASH SCREEN. I IMMEDIATELY PUT ON MY TURN SIGNAL SO I COULD GET TO AN EXIT AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC, I REALIZED MY FORD ESCAPE WAS NOT RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. SO NOW I COULDN'T SHIFT AND MY GAS PEDAL WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. I FINALLY REACHED THE NEAREST EXIT TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND PROCEEDED TO COAST INTO THE NEAREST GAS STATION SINCE MY GAS PEDAL WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. AS SOON AS I STOPPED & TURNED OFF MY SUV, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY. I QUICKLY GOT MY WIFE AND 1 YR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF THE SUV AND RAN AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THANKFULLY THE SMOKE STOPPED AND I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW TRANSMISSION OIL ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION. IT WAS SO HOT IT WAS BOILING IN THE CREVICES WHERE IT HAD SETTLED. THIS TRANSMISSION IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE "A SPECIAL BLEND OF TRANSMISSION FLUID MAINTENANCE FREE FOR THE LIFE OF THE GEARBOX." A COUPLE DAYS PRIOR THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP ERRATICALLY WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2-3 GEAR AND FROM 5-6 GEAR EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.BUT I HAD TAKEN IT TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T HELP AT ALL.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 13, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY AND THEN THE ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE AS I HAD CARS GOING BY ME AS I WAS STALLING OUT, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH MY WIRING HARNESS. THERE IS A TSB OUT BUT IT SAYS THAT MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED TWO MONTHS PRIOR THEN THE DATES LISTED FOR THE TSB. THERE IS ALSO A RECALL FOR MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL IN THE CORRECT MANUFACTURING DATES BUT I AM BEING TOLD BY A FORD REPRESENTATIVE THAT IT ISN'T MY CAR WITHOUT THEM EVEN LOOKING AT IT.
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 12, 2019
VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS AT IDLE RENDERING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE 3 SEPARATE ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE ALL TO NO AVAIL.
Power train, Aug 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DROVE IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE; HOWEVER, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMISSION LEVER TO THE GEARS WAS NOT CONNECTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TRANSMISSION LEVER WAS MOVED MANUALLY IN ORDER TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN THE CORRECT GEAR AND OPERATE IT CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED WINNER FORD (591 S DUPONT HWY, DOVER, DE 19901, (302) 877-2489) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 7, 2019
ENGINE STALLS WHEN IN LOW OR IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS WARM. DOES T EVERY TIME I COME BACK OUT TO MY VEHICLE AFTER GOING SOMEWHERE.
Engine, Aug 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE OIL CONSUMPTION LEVELS WERE LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SHEEHY FORD OF SPRINGFIELD (6727 LOISDALE RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150, (703) 651-1549) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION BECAUSE HE FELT SICK. THE HOSPITAL STATED THAT THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ANTIFREEZE POISONING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.
Power train, Aug 7, 2019
MY CAR COOLANT IS LEAKING, HOSES ARE BAD, ENGINE GASKET IS LEAKING OIL AND MY CENTER CONSOLE IS FAULTY. AND BATTERIES ARE DRAINING EVEN BRAND NEW ONES. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL FOR FIRE RISK COOLANT LEAK AND MY CAR QUALIFIES BUT WHEN I PUT MY VIN IT DIES NOT SHOW. PLEASE HELP. ALSO I GOT BUSHING GEAR SHIFT PROBLEM EARLIER DEALER SAID MY MANUFACTURE DATE IS DIFFERENT THAN RECALL DATE AND CHARGED ME FOR IT.
Power train, Aug 4, 2019
IN MOTION CAR STOPPING THEN STARTING AGAIN IN HIGHER GEAR .MOVE VERY SLOW .CALL DEALER DROVE IT OVER THERE.LEFT IT THERE.WHEN CHECKOUT CALL SAID WAS TRANSMISSION.CAR 69002 MILES .THOUGHT IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY.THOUGHT 100.000 MILES THEY SAID NO 5YRS OR 100.000MILES.CAR SHOULD NOT WANT .FIRST SECOND THIRD GEAR WANT.HAD IT FIT BY OWN MECHANIC FORD QUOTED $7000.00 DOLLARS DID NOT HAVE THAT ABOUT OF MONEY.CALL MY MECHANIC HE TOE IT TO HIS GARAGE FIX IT FOR 3300.00 DOLLARS.WROTE A LETTER SENDING IT TO FORD CORPORATE OFFICE.WHAT HAPPENED ON THE TRANSMISSION.WAS A DEFAULT ON FIRST ,SECOND,AND GEAR. OTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAIN BY HOLMAN FORD IN TURNERSVILLE,NJ
Engine, Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALL OF GEORGIA FORD (4525 NELSON BROGDON BOULEVARD, BUFORD, GA 30518, 678-804-7726) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,272.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE WORE DOWN AND BROKE OFF SEVERAL FORD ESCAPES ARE ALREADY RECALLED FOR THIS BUT MINE IS NOT ON THE LIST. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET AND WOULD NOT CONTINUE TO MOVE I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND I AM PREGNANT THIS WAS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION
Steering, Jul 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED MOST OF THE TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AND IN REVERSE AT SLOW SPEEDS. SUPERIOR FORD OF PLYMOUTH (LOCATED AT 9700 56TH AVE N, PLYMOUTH, MN 55442, (877) 735-4755) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED STEERING RACK AND STEERING GEAR REPLACED. *TR
Wheels, Jul 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A TIRE ROTATION AT MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE, ROANOKE, VA 24016, (540) 345-0911), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS HAD EXPANDED DUE TO THE HEAT AND WERE UNABLE TO BE REMOVED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LUG NUTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,894.
Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2019
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN MULTIPLE TIMES TO EVACUATE AND REPAIR AC COMPRESSOR LINE. EACH TIME, THE LINE BREAKS IN EXACT SAME SPOT. HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TWICE TO FORD DEALER, 3 TIMES TO A MIDAS, AND 4 TIMES TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. LINE HAS BROKEN SAME PLACE EVERY SHOP. AUDIBLE HISSING AND SLIGHT VEHICLE SHAKING OCCURS WHEN LINE SNAPS. LEAKS THE GAS OUT INTO ENGINE WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 29, 2019
I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE TIMES TO A DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS TO HAVE PARTS REPLACED. THE ENGINE SEEMS TO HAVE AN ISSUE DESPITE HAVING NO LEAK OF OVERHEATING DESPITE HAVING REPLACED NEARLY EVERY PART IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND VERSION OF THIS MODEL I AM ON WITH THE SAME ISSUE FOR A FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE HAS NOW OVERHEATED AND REQUIRED AROUND 1-3K IN REPAIRS (FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TIME) FOR THE 9TH TIME IN UNDER A YEAR.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 28, 2019
THIS VEHICHLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, SWAY BAR REPLACEMENTS X3, I HAVE TO HAVE IT DONE AGAIN, LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD LITERALLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE HIT A FEW TIMES, FORD TOOK CARE OF THAT, NOW I HAVE A GAS LEAK IN THE LINE SOMEWHERE, ENGINE LIGHT ON, GAS FUMES SO BAD HAVE TO DRIVE WITH MY WINDOWS OPEN, NO LEAKING ANYWHERE. THIS VEHICLE HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST INSIDE THE DOORS AND THE CAMERA DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. I HAVE HAD A FEW FORDS, VIA LEASE, I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM AND WAS NEVER AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. I ALMOST FEEL LIKE IT WAS NOT CHECKED PROPERLY. I NOW HAVE TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN TOMORROW , LAST TIME THEY TOLD ME THE WRONG THING WAS WRONG, HAD I NOT GOTTEN A SECOND OPINON I WOULD HAVE PAID FOR THE WRONG REPAIR, I THEN BROUGHT I BACK INTO THEM AND FELT LIKE I HAD TO DEMAND THE REPAIR, AFTER THEY LOOKED AT MY VEHICLE THAT TIME THEY FOUND THE SAME THING WRONG THAT I ALREADY KNEW. I DID FILL OUT MY SURVEY WITH FORD AND THEY DID COVER THE PROBLEMS. THERE IS NOTHING LEAKING ANYWHERE UNDER THE VEHICLE SO FROM MY RESEARCH I AM ASSUMING IT IS SOMEWHERE IN THE LINES, HOPEFULLY I WONT BLOW UP . I AM JUST UNSURE IF IT IS JUST MY TRUCK OR OTHER FORD ESCAPES HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. THANK YOU
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 28, 2019
"TAKATA RECALL" THE CAR WILL STALL WHILE IM DRIVING AND THE DASH WINDOW WILL STATE FAULTY ENGINE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO TURN OFF AND IM ABLE TO TURN IT BACK ON.
Engine, Jul 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND OVERHEATED. THERE WAS NO FIRE OR ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKETS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SUNBURY MOTOR CO (943 N 4TH ST, SUNBURY, PA 17801, (888) 690-0756) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN RECALL WAS UPDATED IN JULY OF 2014. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000.
Steering, Jul 26, 2019
I WAS BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND COMPLETELY LOST MY POWER STEERING.
Engine, Jul 25, 2019
STEADY ENGINE LIGHT WITH OCCASIONAL OFF/ON - OVERHEATING - REPLACED WATER PUMP - ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON -- WATER PUMP BLEW, CAR WAS RUNNING. CAR INFORMATION SYSTEMS SAID "PULL OVER AND STOP !"
Power train, Jul 25, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION WILL PERFORM A "HARD" SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEARS (MAINLY BETWEEN THIRD AND FIFTH GEAR) RANDOMLY. THE PRND INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL FLASH SPORADICALLY WHEN THIS OCCURS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES WHEN THE CAR HAS SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL (ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS) WHEN THIS OCCURS. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WHEN THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE. IT WILL SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND THE BACK UP CAMERA WILL FLASH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL DEALERS AND MECHANICS, AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. I AM BEING TOLD THAT NO DIAGNOSIS CODES APPEAR IN THE ON BOARD COMPUTER. I AM LEFT DRIVING AN UNSAFE, UNRELIABLE CAR WITHOUT ANY HOPE OF A FIX.
Steering, Jul 24, 2019
STEERING ASSIST FAULTY WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED THEN GOES OUT. HAS FONE THIS 3 DIFFERENT TIMES.
Electrical system, Jul 23, 2019
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION OPERATING ERRATICALLY AND ENGINE SHUTTING OFF GOING DOWN HIGHWAY. ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.
Steering, Jul 22, 2019
THE 2013 ESCAPE WON'T PULL OUT OF A TURN WITHOUT ADDITIONAL FORCE APPLIED OR WILL TRY AND MAKE A TURN ON ITS OWN. ONCE YOU FORCIBLY MAKE IT STRAIGHTEN OUT, IT WORKS FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS. FORTUNATELY WE HAVEN'T BEEN GOING FASTER THAN 30 MILES AN HOUR. IF IT HAPPENS AT A FREEWAY SPEED, NO TELLING WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. I HAPPENED TO MY WIFE LASST WEEK AND SHE SAID IF A CAR WAS COMING FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY CLOSE TO AN ACCIDENT. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS CAR IS MAKING US VERY NERVOUS. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM, MARYSVILLE FORD IN WASHINGTON AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. A TEST DRIVE DOESN'T WORK, SINCE IT HAPPENS SO SELDOM. WHAT DO WE DO? IF I TRADE IT IN AND TELL WHAT IS THE PROBLEM, I WON'T GET ANYTHING FOR THE CAR. IF I DON'T SAY SOMETHING, SOMEONE MAY GET KILLED! THE CAR HAS 37000 MILES. AT 20000 MILES IT OVERHEATED FOR NO APEARANT REASON AND FORD COULDN'T FIND THAT PROBLEM EITHER. THEY FINALLY CHANGED OUT THE ENGINE SINCE ON ONE COULD FIGURE IT OUT. WE WANT TO GET RID OF THIS LEMON AND WANT FORD TO BUY IT FROM US AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. A MECHANIC FRIEND OF OURS SAID IT MIGHT BE THE "VARIABLE RESISTER" IN THE STEERING. IF THIS IS SO, WHY COULDN'T THE FORD DEALER FIGURE THAT OUT. I'VE READ FORUMS WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS. WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL ITEM? A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS, INCLUDING THE DEALER, SO IF WE GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, THERE WILL BE REPERCUSSIONS.