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.
Engine, Oct 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM ALBION MOTORS FORD LOCATED IN ALBION MICHIGAN AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER LA FONTAINE FORD IN GLADWIN MICHIGAN THAT DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE AND NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR FROM HEADQUARTERS, WHO EVALUATED THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AS A FRACTURED SERPENTINE VALVE AND GOT CUT BETWEEN CRANK CASE AND MOTOR CAUSING FOR THE ENGINE TO SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CASE WAS FILED NUMBER: CAS13226467. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Power train, Engine, Oct 3, 2017
2013 ESCAPE DEVELOPED COOLANT LEAK. I SAW ONLINE WHERE THIS PROBLEM WAS A RECALL. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT EVEN THOUGH MINE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL! IF FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNOWS THEY HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE WHY ARE THEY NOT ALL COVERED? HOW MANY HAVE TO CATCH FIRE? ALSO, THEY ALSO TELL ME I HAVE AN OIL LEAK IN THE TURBO. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK IN THIS VEHICLE.
Engine, Oct 1, 2017
I HAD A CODE PO456 AND P1450. THE CAR RUNS EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN IN MOTION OR SITTING WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING THE CAR ALSO IS USING A LOT OF GAS SOMETIMES WHEN I NEED TO PULL OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT IT EXCELLORATE OR HESITATE OR CUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SOMETIMES IT WILL GO OUT THEN IT COMES BACK ON
Engine, Sep 30, 2017
COOLANT LOSS, WITH NO TRACE OF WHERE THE COOLANT IS GOING. THE COOLANT LOSS WILL CAUSE THE LOW COOLANT ALARM TO APPEAR. THE LOW COOLANT ALARM WILL THEN CAUSE FALSE OVERHEATING ALARM, WHICH BY FORD DESIGN CAUSES THE ENGINE TO LOOSE POWER, WHICH CAUSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.
Power train, Sep 30, 2017
VEHICLE NEVER SHIFTED CORRECTLY. COMPLAINED TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 104000 MILES. VEHICLE BROKE DOWN ON MAJOR INTERSTATE 100 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER. COST TO REPAIR WAS 5000+
Steering, Sep 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FIRST BY (AUSTIN FORD LINCOLN, 2701 W OAKLAND AVE, AUSTIN, MN 55912, (507) 437-3291). MONTHS LATER AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO SYKORA FAMILY FORD INC (519 S GEORGE KACIR DR, WEST, TX 76691, (254) 826-3673). THE MANUFACTURER HAD A TSB, BUT THERE WAS NO MANUFACTURER RECALL TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,159.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (PARKS FORD OF WESLEY CHAPEL, 28739 FL-54, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL, 813-907-7800) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE CAUSED BY WRONG FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Engine, Sep 27, 2017
TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK
Power train, Engine, Sep 26, 2017
WHILE OPERATING ON INTERSTATE 90 EWD ENGINE RPMS WENT FROM ABT 3000 RPM'S TO 5000 RPM, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCERLATE FROM ABT 65 MPH TO 70 MPH.
Power train, Sep 26, 2017
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT APPROX 55 MPH VEHICLE REVOLUTIONS RACED UP TO ABT 6000 RPMS. AS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELRATE TO A HIGHER INTERSTATE SPEED.. WHILE OPERATING ON INTERSTATE 90
Steering, Sep 22, 2017
CAN'T STEER CAR AT ALL. WAS MOVING ON INTERSTATE STEERING BECAME HARD TO MOVE ,MECHANIC SAYS U3000. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER GOOGLE. BUT FORD SAYS THERE NO RECALL. COULD HAVE KILL ME. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Service brakes, Engine, Sep 22, 2017
VACUUM PUMP SEIZED UP CAUSING THE BOLT CONNECTING IT TO THE CAMSHAFT TO SHEAR OFF AND DAMAGE THE TURBO'S AND ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE GOING 70 MPH ON A FREEWAY. I HAD TO USE EVASIVE ACTION TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 20, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: ENGINE LIGHT ON MESSAGE ENGINE FAILURE!!! KIT-TERM AB PART # 3U2Z.14A088 PART $17.40 WIRE $1.74 LABOR $558.00 TOTAL AT FORD DEALERSHIP $577.14 + $99 TO RUN THE TEST! THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. FORD NEEDS TO DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE. IT'S A FAULTY PART. I TOOK IT IN RIGHT AWAY AS YOU SHOULD WITH ANY ENGINE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED IT ONE DAY AND ONLY DROVE IT TO DEALERSHIP.
Engine, Sep 20, 2017
WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND ACCELERATE TO GO , THE CAR LOST POWER COMPLETELY AND WAS IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC AND COULDNT GO . STOP AND RESTART AND CAR WAS ABLE TO GO. TOOK TO DEALER AND 1200$ LATER THEY SAID A FUEL RELAY SWITCH WAS BAD AND THEY FIXED IT , MONTH LATER STARTS HAPPENING AGAIN . NOW EVEN MORE OFTEN THAN BEFORE . NOW THEY TELL ME AT FORD THAT A RELAY IS STOPPING THE COMPUTER AND THEY ARE GOING TO RUN A WIRE SEPERATE TO BYPASS THE RELAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM.. IVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL OF THIS MODEL IN THE 2.0 L 2013 ESCAPE OF THE RELAY HARNESS NO WIRED CORECTLY AND CAN CAUSE THE COMPUTER MODULE TO RESET CAUSING A PAUSE IN POWER FROM OVERHEATING THE MODEM. ITS THE SAME SYMPTOMS EXACTLY THOUGH IT MAY NOT BE THE SAME REASON. WE CANT DRIVE THE CAR THIS IS UNSAFE IT IS SITING AT DEALERS WAITING FOR REPAIR DECISION.
Engine, Sep 19, 2017
THE COOLANT LOW WARNING WAS TRIGGERED A FEW TIMES. I CHECKED AND THE COOLANT WAS REALLY LOW AND HAD TO ADD A LOT TO THE RIGHT LEVEL. IT MIGHT HAVE THE COOLANT LEAKING PROBLEMS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE OTHER 2013 ESCAPES BEING RECALLED. BUT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Engine, Sep 14, 2017
CAR WILL STALL AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING OR , OR JUST AFTER STARTING, IT IS RANDOM. IT WILL GIVE A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION/ENGINE FAILURE MESSAGE BUT IT GOES AWAY WHEN THE CAR RESTARTS, WHICH IS USUALLY DOES WITH NO PROBLEM. NO DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS LOGGED AND THE DEALER CANNOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH NOW. SYMPTOMS, MODEL, MANUFACTURE DATE & LOCATION ALL MATCH WITH RECALL #15V813, BUT OUR VIN # DOES NOT PULL FOR THIS RECALL SO DEALER WILL NOT FIX. DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THEY RECREATE THE PROBLEM, WHICH THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS, BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT NOW. HAVE CALLED THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AND THEY LOGGED OUR INFORMATION, BUT NOT SURE WHAT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. THE QUESTIONS ON THIS FORM ARE FOR AN ISOLATED EVENT, SO I AM ANSWERING THEM WITH MOST RECENT INFO, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. HELP!
Service brakes, Sep 13, 2017
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM A MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. YET WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF YOU FEEL THE BRAKES WHEN YOU TURN ON THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO PUT THE PEDAAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE I HAVE SPENT OVER 600 DOLLARS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. NOT HAPPY
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 10, 2017
FOR MONTHS NOW I'VE BEEN FEELING TIRED AND DROWSY WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-AT TIMES FIGHTING TO KEEP MY EYES OPEN. I RECENTLY SAW THE NEWS ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK IN FORD EXPLORERS AND THINK MY CAR MAY ALSO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. AFTER I SAW THE STORY I DROVE WITH MY WINDOW OPEN AND DID NOT FEEL THE DROWSINESS THAT I HAVE FELT THE LSAT FEW MONTHS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THE INVESTIGATION EXTEND BEYOND JUST THE FORD EXPLORER BUT THROUGH ALL OF FORD'S OTHER MODELS LIKE THE FORD ESCAPE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND LIFE THREATENING ISSUE.
Steering, Sep 8, 2017
THE POWER STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY, I COULD HARDLY TURN THE WHEEL. HAD TO PARK AND ABANDON THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, TURNING, IN A PARKING LOT.
Structure, Sep 5, 2017
BOTH REAR DOORS ARE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THIS WAS NOTICED TWO MONTHS AGO.
Electrical system, Sep 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MIDLAND FORD, 500 JOE MANN BLVD, MIDLAN, MI 48642, 989-631-0040) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING TO THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. *LN *TR
Power train, Sep 5, 2017
WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH (SPEED LIMIT), THE ENGINE ON MY CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING CUT OUT. A MESSAGE OF 'YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK' APPEARED. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MY WAY ONTO THE BERM OF THE ROAD, CLOSE TO AN EXIT ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CAR'S MOMENTUM. THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MOMENT TO CALM MY NERVES, AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME, HOLDING MY BREATH THE ENTIRE TIME, UNCERTAIN WHETHER I WOULD ENCOUNTER THE SAME PROBLEM. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM - UNKNOWN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. TWICE BEFORE, THIS CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CAR WOULD "BUCK" AS IF IT WASN'T GETTING ANY FUEL. THE SECOND VISIT RESULTED IN NO ACTION FROM THE SERVICE DEPT. AS THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE. I ASKED SPECIFICALLY ABOUT CODES FROM THE CAR'S COMPUTER, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WEREN'T ANY. I FOUND THIS SURPRISING BECAUSE I DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" MESSAGE WAS ON THE ENTIRE TRIP THERE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 4, 2017
VEHICLE WAS GOING UP HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH (TEMPERATURE GAUGE NORMAL) WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, AN ALERT STATED THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, A SECOND WARNING CAME ON SAYING THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY (NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE). THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW, BUT HAD BEEN FILLED LESS THAN 3 MONTHS PRIOR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE LEAKS OR CRACKS IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, TUBES, ETC. AFTER WAITING FOR 30 MINUTES, WE PROCEEDED TO COAST DOWN THE HILL IN NEUTRAL (AFTER FILLING THE COOLANT TANK WITH WATER). WE THEN BOUGHT COOLANT AT A LOCAL STORE AND PROCEEDED TO GO BACK UP THE HILL. THE CAR GAVE US THE SAME WARNINGS (COOLANT LOW AND ENGINE OVERHEATING). WE WERE UNABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY A POLICE OFFICER WAS RIGHT BEHIND US, SO WE DID NOT GET HIT. HE OFFERED TO USE THE BATTERING RAM ON THE FRONT HIS CAR TO PUSH US TO SAFETY. HOWEVER, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO GO THE EXTRA 5 FEET WHEN RESTARTED, PRIOR TO IT OVERHEATING AND LOCKING UP AGAIN. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES WE AGAIN WENT DOWN THE HILL IN NEUTRAL. AT THIS POINT WE DECIDED TO GIVE THE CAR A BREAK AND ATE DINNER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT (APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR). WE THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME. ABOUT AN HOUR INTO THE TRIP (WHILE GOING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR AGAIN GAVE US THE 2 ALERTS (LOW COOLANT AND CAR OVERHEATING). WE BARLEY WERE ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY SAFELY. COOLANT LEVEL NORMAL. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. I WILL BE CONTACTING FORD TOMORROW TO DETERMINE IF OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE WAS INCLUDED IN THE INITIAL RECALL (AND ALREADY HAD THE WORK COMPLETED), AS THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. I AM HESITANT TO BRING THE CAR TO A DEALER AS IT APPEARS MANY PEOPLE HAVE GOTTEN THE RUNAROUND AND NO CLEAR SOLUTION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE.
Steering, Sep 4, 2017
POWER STEERING. FAILURE ON START UP TWICE IN TWO MONTHS AND ONCE WHILE DRIVING. HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART CAR AND THEN IT WORKED AGAIN. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. HAD SCHEDULED TO TAKE IN WHILE THEY ALSO RECALL MY DOOR LATCH. SOUNDS LIKE MANY FORD OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. AFTER SPENDING $2500 ON A FIAT REPAIR FOR CAR LESS THAN 45K MILES AND NOW THIS CAR WITH LESS THAN 60K, I AM NEVER BUYING AMERICAN CARS AGAIN. GARBAGE.
Engine, Sep 2, 2017
THE CAR IS OVERHEATING WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING THIS IS NOT A STAND ALONE PROBLEM MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE I PARKED THE CAR THEN WENT TO RESTART IT AND THE WARNING SIGN CAME UP SAYING THE ENGINE WAS HOT AN THE GAUGE WENT TO THE RED