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.
Ford shop manager said was caused by short trip driving and engine temperature not getting up to normal. and was un-burned fuel getting into the oil.
Most all trips are 6 miles+ and the Escape is in a heated garage. Manual says to be sure and not overfill.
Same manager said there was a bulletin from Ford that overfill of 8 mm was acceptable.That is approximately
.315 inches . Mine increased to over 1/2 inch in 550 miles driven. Antifreeze has dropped a little but no sign of foaming in the oil. Speedometer reading about 23000.
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Ford shop manager said was caused by short trip driving and engine temperature not getting up to normal. and was un-burned fuel getting into the oil.
Most all trips are 6 miles+ and the Escape is in a heated garage. Manual says to be sure and not overfill.
Same manager said there was a bulletin from Ford that overfill of 8 mm was acceptable.That is approximately
.315 inches . Mine increased to over 1/2 inch in 550 miles driven. Antifreeze has dropped a little but no sign of foaming in the oil. Speedometer reading about 23000.
- Jack F., Toulon, IL, US