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.
8.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$100
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
windshield removed, cleaned and resealed (1 reports)
If you're driving down the road and it sounds like you're in a softop jeep, like air coming in the door going down the highway, your windshield may need resealing.
The problem is apparently a sealant problem. My dealership, Germain Ford of Beavercreek, Ohio, told me they have had to reseal several windshields in 2013, 2014 and (a) 2016 Escapes.
This is obviously a factory defect, not sure why my Premium Extended Warranty doesn't cover it, however once enough people realize and complain about the issue, I foresee getting my money refunded. It took me almost four years and three dealerships to find out where the noise was coming from and get it fixed.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
If you're driving down the road and it sounds like you're in a softop jeep, like air coming in the door going down the highway, your windshield may need resealing.
The problem is apparently a sealant problem. My dealership, Germain Ford of Beavercreek, Ohio, told me they have had to reseal several windshields in 2013, 2014 and (a) 2016 Escapes.
This is obviously a factory defect, not sure why my Premium Extended Warranty doesn't cover it, however once enough people realize and complain about the issue, I foresee getting my money refunded. It took me almost four years and three dealerships to find out where the noise was coming from and get it fixed.
- Rhonda C., Englewood, US