CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Ford Escape has been in the news quite a bit and for all the wrong reasons. Within a few months of its release the SUV was recalled three times, twice because of engine fires.
In July 2012, due to a fuel line that could split and leak, Ford told owners to park their cars because even driving to the dealership for repairs was deemed too dangerous. Instead, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Ford sent tow trucks to pick up the affected vehicles and handed out rental cars while the owners waited for repairs.
A few months later the Escape was recalled again because antifreeze could leak out onto the engine due to a freeze plug becoming dislodged. As the coolant hit the hot engine there was, once again, a threat for fire.
The 2013 is the first model year of the Escape's 3rd generation and proves once again that you want to avoid the first model year when at all possible.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 62
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,321 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the eco booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,037.
Earlier in the week I reported the engine stalling issue. I wish to report the coolant leak issue as well. I've had the water pump replaced but coolant is still leaking and has to be topped off regularly. This is on the 1.6L engine. It sounds like many other owners are experiencing the coolant and engine stalling issues; looking forward to recalls being issued for both problems.
I have a 2012 Ford Escape bought brand new only have 68000.miles on it and now it has started stalling. I have driving doing errands around my home town. Luckily it restarted but not easily.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle and additional coolant had to be added. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who provided a pressure test, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was towed to hall Ford newport news (12896 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23608, (877) 398-2216) where it was diagnosed that a pressure test and engine were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: Cas24815719, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign numbers: 12V431000 and 12V551000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact's daughter, [xxx], owns a 2013 Ford Escape. When the vehicle was started, the maintenance (engine) warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to joe machens Ford (1911 w worley St, columbia, mo 65203, (573) 445-4411) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V583000 (engine). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Consumer spoke to manager at joe machens who said that failure was related to safety recall 13S12 and that consumer should contact the selling dealership and manufacturer to request a refund. Consumer contacted lou fusz Ford (chesterfield, mo), suntrop Ford (sunset hills, mo) and the manufacturer. All of them denied liability and refused to assist. Consumer traded in vehicle, but is requesting a refund on the loss of funds. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine overheating indicator illuminated and the coolant level was very low. The contact also reported a burning odor. The vehicle was pulled over, the engine was turned off, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The origin of the coolant leak was not located. The failure recurred and the independent mechanic could not locate the leak. The contact took the vehicle to boggus Ford mcallen (1400 E expressway 83, mcallen, tx 78501, (956) 686-7411) where it was determined that there were no recalls. The dealer could not replicate the failure since the coolant level was normal at the time. The failure occurred again a few weeks later. The manufacturer acknowledged the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unknown.
Vehicle occasionally stalls out at low idle, either when stationary or attempting to drive up hill in forward after backing out into street. This is not triggering an error code and several mechanics cannot diagnose the issue. After completing some research, it sounds like this is a common issue with 2013 Ford Escapes.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the thermostat and gasket were leaking coolant. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 12V551000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was invalid.
My 2013 Ford Escape keeps stalling while I am driving it. All the lights will come on, and then the vehicle rolls to a stop without be being able to press on the gas. There was a recall on this problem, but I guess mine is not covered, when it should be.
I drive to town park to go in a store come back to my car start it and go to drive as I pulling in traffic it dies it starts back up and does it again for 4 to 5 times before finally driving normal, on hot days as the car is driving it will read as if it is over heating and pull reduce power in witch as U finally get out of traffic and pull over the heat hand drops back down like it wasn't hot this repeats on ever small hill I go up and the inside temperature reading goes up and down while this is happening and it is leaking coolant on back side of engine as all the other Ford Escape that was recalled that caused the fire
I filed a complaint sometime last week about my car having coolant leaks and overheating due to this leak. Well I took my car to the shop and was out 400 dollars to fix this. The shop ended up having to order two of the same parts because they were all faulty. A week later my car is fixed. Worked for 2 days and the part that came directly from Ford was faulty again. Car almost blew up on the highways because coolant was leaking everywhere. There was literally none in my car. When is this going to become important enough to fix" when the engine is completely ruined" I was driving down the highway today and all the lights on my dash came on saying engine temp dangerously high. Turn engine off immediately but by this point I was already smoking out the hood, it smelled like coolant inside my car, I pull over and get out and I see my tired are soaked, the whole sidewalk up under me was puddled, my engine was covered in coolant. I had to have it towed.
Engine cuts off/stalls while car is in operation. This usually happens right at the beginning after start up. I can drive a short distance at low speed and then car stalls. This has almost caused an accident because someone was behind me and my completely stopped. It happens multiple times a day, about every other start.
I received a coolant low alert in the summer of 2019. Went to dealer, they blamed it on vegas weather, topped off the coolant. Alert came up again 10/28/19. Returned to dealer, got topped off. & got appointment for service on 11/1 /19. I had googled coolant leaks in my car. Leaking on drive way, I was told my Escape is not on recall, but the NHTSA. Is reporting safety issues with my make & model. I alert comes on while driving & when I start in the am, alert stays on stationary & motion
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving, the vehicle would shut off after the engine warmed up. The contact was able to rev the engine and move the vehicle off the road. The contact parked the vehicle and allowed it to cool off before restarting the engine and resuming normal operation. Golf mill Ford (9401 N milwaukee ave, niles, il 60714, (800) 821-7659) stated that there were no recalls and quoted $180 charge for diagnostic testing. An independent mechanic confirmed that the failure may be due to the electronic fuel pump. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure and informed the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact purchased the vehicle a month ago. While driving, the vehicle surged and then went into limp mode. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to gordie boucher Ford of kenosha (8301 75th St, kenosha, wi 53142, (262) 697-0700) where it was diagnosed that the wastegate actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that the boost control solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.
Vehicle stalls in gear and/or idle. Stalls in drive, reverse, sport mode. Vehicle died in driveway on street and in motion. New battery previously installed.
Excessive stalling issues. According to information given to the owner, this car was not part of a recall but many issues with this make and model were reported as having similar issues. Ongoing issue for several months
My water pump went out and researching this online I have read several other reports that this has been an issue with Ford Escape. There was also a recall in 2013 for the cooling system.
My car keeps stalling. It all started after one random drive of car sitting all night, all of a sudden my temperature gauge went skyrocketing and my car started smoking. And needed coolant which was fine just before all of that happen. After that it will just randomly stall, the oil pressure light will come on and then my battery light. My oil like on my dipstick is skyrocketing even after letting your car sit. Something needs to be done I drive to college everyday as well as taking my son to school everyday I cannot have a car where the engine catches on fire or I keep stalling out and then I'm 20 30 minutes late to class
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- Dallas, TX, USA