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.
Other or unspecified, Oct 11, 2016
TAKATA RECALL WHEN I ACCELERATE A STRONG FUME SMELL GETS INSIDE THE CABIN.
Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRUNK LATCH DETACHED AND OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.
Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Oct 5, 2016
PURCHASED USED 07/27/16 AND SINCE THEN, ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE GOING UP SMALL INCLINES THE VEHICLE ACTED AS THOUGH IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND STARTED AND THE MOTOR STARTED TO REV UP, AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDDLE. AFTER PULLING TO THE ROADSIDE, THE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN TO NORMAL RPM'S AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS, SO I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND BACK INTO DRIVE AND IT SEEMED TO BE OK AGAIN. ON THE THIRD INCIDENT IT DID THE SAME THING SEEMINGLY SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND THROTTLED WAY UP, HOWEVER THIS TIME A DISPLAY SHOWED ENGINE FAULT, AND WHEN I TRIED TO TAKE OFF AGAIN THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE UNTIL I BROUGHT IT TO A STOP AND TURNED OFF THE MOTOR. WHEN I RESTARTED THE MESSAGE WAS GONE AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FINE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS NOW. I HAD IT TESTED TO SEE IF ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES WERE STORED, BUT IT SHOWED NONE. IT TOOK ABOUT 30 DAYS FOR IT TO ACT UP BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND INCIDENT, BUT ONLY A WEEK FROM THE SECOND TO THE THIRD INCIDENT. FORD DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY ANSWERS, UNLESS A CODE SHOWS UP IN THE MODULE, HOWEVER THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED.
Electrical system, Engine, Oct 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECREASE IN SPEED AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE, ALTERNATOR, AND WIRING FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Electrical system, Oct 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,043. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ *TR
Steering, Oct 4, 2016
AS I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPENED BEFORE I WAS ON THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED AS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. DEALER REPLACED STEERING GEAR. NOT COVERED UNDER NEW CAR WARRANTY OR ANY PREVIOUS FORD RECALL.
Engine, Sep 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LOCKS/LATCHES/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Sep 22, 2016
I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IT KEEPS SAYING "POWER STEERING ASSIST DEFAULT / SERVICE ENGINE NOW". MY DASHBOARD IS DEAD BUT IT'S STILL DRIVABLE.
Steering, Sep 22, 2016
I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR OFF THE LOT ON SATURDAY 9/17/2016. ON TUESDAY EVENING OF THE 20TH MY FAMILY AND I WENT TO DINNER CAR RAN FINE NO WARNING SIGNALS. PARKED THE CAR WENT IN TO EAT AND CAME OUT STARTED THE CAR AND WENT TO DRIVE AND COULDN'T STEER I THEN NOTICED THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL THAT READ STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE NEEDED. I THEN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TRIED TURNING IT BACK ON STILL SAME MESSAGE. WE LITERALLY DROVE HOME WITH NO STEERING WHICH IS BEYOND DANGEROUS. IT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. AT THIS POINT I AM SCARED TO EVEN DRIVE IT AGAIN.
Steering, Sep 20, 2016
TURNED ON VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING FAULT MESSAGE CAME ON. HAD NO STEERING ASSISTANCE AND TURNING WHEEL EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. TURNED CAR ON/OFF AND IT WENT AWAY. IT DID IT AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER BUT WHILE DRIVING RESIDENTIAL AT 25 MPH IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF/ON VEHICLE, FAULT WENT AWAY AND STEERING RETURNED. TOOK TO FORD FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. WAS TOLD NO FAULTS STORE IN THE POWER STEERING MODULE THEREFORE WARRANTY WILL NOT PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. WAS TOLD IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, DRIVE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND DO NOT TURN OFF. I TOLD THE DEALER THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THEY SHOULD NEVER RECOMMEND TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANY FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS AND COULD NOT RECOMMEND SAFE FUTURE STEPS. REFUSING TO PAY FOR WARRANTY ON A SYSTEM WITH NO FAULTS THAT DOES NOT STORE FAULT CODES IS UNREASONABLE. THE CAR IS UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE TO OPERATE YET THEY TOOK NO STEPS TO CORRECT CONCERN. THE MODULE PROGRAMMING WAS UPDATED BUT ADVISOR DESCRIBED THE UPDATE AND IT DOES NOT ADDRESS MY ISSUE.
Engine, Sep 20, 2016
THE SAME THING DESCRIBED IN 13V583000 HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY. FORD IS HIDING BEHIND THE VIN AND SAYS BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE VIN IS NOT EFFECTED BY 13V583000 THAT THEY CANNOT REPAIR IT. I OWE 16000 ON THIS CAR.
Steering, Sep 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EPS GEAR ASSEMBLY HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Steering, Sep 13, 2016
2013 FORD ESCAPE LOST POWER STEERING TWICE ON 9/12/16 WITH THE "STEERING ASSIST FAULT" MESSAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. 1ST TIME HAPPENED 2 MINUTES AFTER START WHILE TURNING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. 2ND ONE HAPPENED 10 MINUTES AFTER START WHILE DRIVING. IF THIS HAPPENS DURING DRIVING IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!! YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE WOULD HAVE CRASHED FOR SURE. THEY SAY IT HAS A MANUAL REVERSION TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING BUT IT IS NOT THE SAME. I HAVE DRIVEN CARS WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND THIS IS WAY HARDER. THE RACK AND PINION HAD PROBLEMS AND WAS REPLACED ON 8/5/15 AT 23972 MILES. IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN ON 9/12/16 AT 38000 MILES. NOW FORD IS SAYING IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ONCE AND HAS NOT GONE OUT AGAIN IN 1 YEAR! THIS IS CLEARLY A FAULTY SYSTEM TO HAVE GONE OUT TWICE IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND 38000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR SURE AND I HAVE NO DOUBT WILL LEAD TO A RECALL OR LAWSUIT.
Other or unspecified, Sep 12, 2016
RECALL-DOORS OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING
Engine, Sep 12, 2016
MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS OVERHEATING AND IT CUT OFF ON ME WHILE IN MOTION ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND IT WOULDN'T NOR START .
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 6, 2016
ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. DEALERSHIP REPLACE MAP SENSOR. WORKED FOR ONE WEEK. CONTINUES TO HAPPEN WHICH CAUSES CAR TO HESITATE AND STALL. GARAGE SAYS I HAVE TO DRIVE IT THERE WHEN MESSAGE COMES ON WITHOUT SHUTTING IT OFF AS THE CODE CLEARS UPON SHUT DOWN. IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE A STALLING CAR ON THE FREEWAY TO THE GARAGE. NOW THE COMPUTER SCREEN ABOVE THE STEEING WHEEL WENT OUT. LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE CAR. FAULT MESSAGE OCCURS WHEN STARTING THE CAR. CONTINUES TO HAPPEN.
Steering, Sep 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,565.
Electrical system, Aug 26, 2016
ON 8/09/16 MY ESCAPE STALLED REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. LIMPED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/10/16. DROPPED MY VEHICLE OFF ABOUT 10 A.M. MECHANIC SEARCHED MOST OF THAT DAY BUT DID NOT FIND PROBLEM, EARLY THE NEXT MORNING FOUND PROBLEM, IT WAS THE SPLICE IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS COULD NOT SEND PROPER SIGNAL TO THE ENGINE. MY CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. RECALL 14S17-S1. CURRENTLY FORD ISSUED A RECALL AGAIN TO START ON JANUARY 4 2016. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE SPLICE PROBLEM FIXED, ASKED,DEALER WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR A FORD MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE FORD RECALL LIST. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2013, VIN NUMBER SHOULD NOT GIVE FORD A EXCUSE TO SELECT A CONTROLLED LIST OF ESCAPES SO THEY DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR FIXING THIS PROBLEM, NO MATTER WHEN IT OCCURS JUST AN EXCUSE SO THEY SAVE MONEY BY STICKING IT TO THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER. FORD SHOULD HONOR THE ABOVE RECALL NO MATTER HOW OLD THE CAR IS.
Engine, Aug 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITH THE ENGINE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,400.
Engine, Aug 24, 2016
EXACTLY TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THIS USED FORD, I START IT UP TO LEAVE IN THE MORNING FOR WORK AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT UP TO THE SHOP TO GET LOOKED AT AND THE CODE COMING ON THE CODE READER IS P26B7 REPLACE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. HMM COMMON PROBLEM IN SEVERAL 2013 ESCAPES THERE WAS ACTUALLY A RECALL ON MANY OF THEM EXCEPT MINE??
Structure, Aug 21, 2016
ONE MONTH AGO, JULY 2016 THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY OPENED AND WOULD NOT LATCH. WE TRIED EVERYTHING; WE COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE DURING TURNS THE DOOR WOULD SWING OPEN AND THE ALARM WOULD NOT STOP DINGING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND SAW THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM/RECALL WITH THIS YEAR 2013 ESCAPES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I CALLED FORD, SPOKE WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS AGAIN TOLD, MY CAR NOT PART OF RECALL. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN AND IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS! THEY SAID IF RECALL IS EXPANDED I CAN GET A REFUND FOR MY REPAIR. ONE MONTH AND 7 DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENS TO THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. MY DOG NEARLY FLEW OUT OF THE CAR. I AM FURIOUS THAT FORD KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THIS IS NOT A MINOR ISSUE. SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS GOING TO FLY OUT OF A CAR. WHEN TURNING LEFT, THE DOOR JUST FLIES OPEN. THERE IS ALSO NO WAY TO LOCK CAR. THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. I WILL AGAIN NEVER PURCHASE A FORD.