2013 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Vehicle repeatedly makes noises when making low speed turns, driving over bumps, or pressing on the brakes. The sound comes from the front suspension.
ODI 11189749
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Seat Belts · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
When driving this vehicle, it ser me like it is not running right, and think it is going to die on us in traffic. The front seat belt does not go back in the area where it belongs and sits on the front seat. The passenger driver side door does not close right when you open it. It will stay open until you push the handle down and then it will close and lock. We are afraid to travel long distance with the vehicle…
ODI 11164098
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
When i first purchased the escape the trunk handle fell off into my hand, it was replaced. The passenger door opener handle apparently is wrappend in silver plastic, that cut a passenger, i have spent years asking them to replace it, they finally did last month, of course now out of warranty so i had to pay for it. I have had a recurring issue with my rear passenger door interior panel separating from the metal…
ODI 11140536
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While idling at a drive thru window at a restaurant, the vehicle jerked forward and almost crashed into the preceding vehicle. The contact attempted to drive off, but the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to north hills automotive ([redacted], greenville, sc 29605, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that new bushings needed to…
ODI 11175010
Steering · Suspension
My steering froze up on my vehicle it will not turn right or left. And my shots or my struts have worn out too soon i think also on this vehicle but i need this suspension checked out in the steering checked out on this vehicle.
ODI 11055527
Suspension
Shock mount broke and shaft on shock punched thru wheel well.
ODI 11003051
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While attempting to avoid crashing into another vehicle at approximately 30 mph, the contact crashed into a curb and several street signs. A police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front end suspension failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Crash reported
ODI 10926635
Electrical System · Power Train · Suspension
Vehicle powers down, leaks coolant , has rough ride, vibrates and has completely shut down atleast twice requiring a tow. Engine has hot smell to it, as if it is coming from hot coolant . Ford says "can't find a leak." they replaced a part on it, however i can not recall what it was because they were only guessing themselves as far as low coolant. However it did not fix it anyway. I have called ford many times, but…
ODI 10985934
Suspension
2013 sel and have front end noise. When turning to the left and sometimes to the right, the front end will make a loud popping noise. It feels like the front wheel is falling off. Been to ford over 6 times and problem is back four month later.
ODI 10790502
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the shaft and joint assembly, bushing, seals, right front axle, and shaft joint forward needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Five months later while driving at 65 mph, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes emitting in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was…
ODI 10748821
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 15 mph, the front passenger side tire suddenly fractured from the vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact discovered that the suspension shocks were fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500. The vin was not…
ODI 10760267
Suspension
I had a tire repair for a nail in aug at the dealership. Sept 20th ran over a rock~ 8-10 in on the dirt road and sustained a flat tire. I had the car toed. Spare applied, bought 2 new front tires and was told that the left rear shock was totally torn off near the top, this work was done at belle tire who advised me to take to the dealership as it appeared to have frozen up to have caused that much damage and should…
ODI 10639082
Suspension
Vehicle has been to the dealer three times for a clicking/clunking sound coming from the front end. Tsb 13-3-2 and tsb 13-5-11 have been performed but the problem still exists. Vehicle has been at the dealer three other occasions for tsb's. Engineer supposedly coming to dealer 5/28/13 to check vehicle. *tr
ODI 10513712
Suspension
I was driving for first time after buying vehicle on the highway at around 55 mph and the rear of vehicle began to bounce pu and down about ten bounces. It happened after going over an uneven surface, but not a bump. It was very odd. I had some discomfort in my neck as a result and a general unease of wondering what was wrong with the suspension as well as a fear of losing control of the vehicle on the highway. This…
1 injury
ODI 10499919
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that a banging noise was heard from the rear when driving over bumps and the front end would exhibit an abnormal creeping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer tightened the rear end links however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they advised the contact that there…
ODI 10519346