2013 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 224
- 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 224 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 13 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 16 records
- check engine · 14 records
- light came · 11 records
- several times · 9 records
- wiring harness · 9 records
- power steering · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 66 |
| 60–100k mi | 62 |
| 30–60k mi | 53 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Was driving on manetto hill road in plainview, ny when vehicle stalled. No power to the accelerator. Kept pressing the gas, and the car didn't move. No warning chimes, no appearance of anything wrong-radio was playing, ac, etc. Was able to pull over (roll to the side of the road), put the car in park and restarted it. The computer then showed "engine fault service now" drove to a local gas station, though the car…
ODI 10535386
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving, in humid weather conditions the vehicle lost power and began lurching, shuddering and jerking. Center, driver side screen (behind steering wheel) displayed "engine fault - service now". Was able to drive about a mile back home in "limp mode". I shut off the engine, waited and then restarted and all seemed ok. Next day i went to the ford dealer's service and explained the problem. They could not pull…
ODI 10522299
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while stopped, the front collision chime began to sound. The contact stated there was snow on the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technicians were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed where to disconnect the fuse in order to stop the chime from sounding. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10554892
Electrical System
MY FORD TOUCH RADIO MALFUNCTION
ODI 10512444
Electrical System · Engine
Starting around 6,500mi, escape would not start without a jump start. After several days of calling tow trucks for these jumps, took it into ford dealership. They swapped battery and said that's all it needed. After a week, escape engine cut out at while stopped at red signal light. Engine warning lights for oil and battery came on, and nothing else. Pushed car to side of road and after waiting for tow for 20…
ODI 10510967
Electrical System
Saturday morning , 4-20-2013, after i filled up my gas tank at the station, when i started the car the insync system did not turn on. The screen remained blank for at least 5 minutes, when i reached my destination and stopped the car the screen turned on and it was downloading to turn on again. System works fine now. The dealer was not concerned when i called. They said as long as it is working now it is a…
ODI 10509146
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2013 ford escape sel 2.0l. Recurrent issues with "engine fault service now" displaying when car is started (first instance at 5817 miles, now at 11k and still happening). Results in rough idle, poor shifting, harsh acceleration. Can be reset with restart so the error must be visible and the car driven (in terrible and unsafe condition) so the dealer can validate the condition. Condition validated at dealer twice…
ODI 10531591
Electrical System
For a year i have been getting oil burning fumes inside of the vehicle when idling or traveling at slow speeds. The smell also lingers outside the vehicle for many hours after parking it in the garage. This smell is giving headaches to people in the car. I have taken it to my dealer twice and they have said nothing is wrong this is a normal smell caused because the turbo operates very hot. I have found many posts on…
ODI 10574125
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When the start button of the vehicle is pressed, the instrument cluster and synch panel of the vehicle will energize but the starter motor will neither turn over nor engage. This problem is intermittent and has neither been reproduced nor correctly diagnosed at a ford dealer service department. No errors codes have ever been recovered from the vehicle immediately following the malfunction when a ford mechanic has…
ODI 10522361
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The failure occurred randomly, but was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
ODI 10839293
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle throttle issues and consumer seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the throttle response on the vehicle was horrible. The consumer stated there was an abnormal hesitation. The dealer claimed it had to with the new 1.6 no boost engine and the delayed response of the turbo. However, there was no fix for it. Also, the consumer noticed the clock would reset…
ODI 10499141
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2013 ford escape in oct 2012. It has been in service three times for the same issue. Faulty engine light "service now" but computer didn't capture any issues with vehicle. First time dealer changed the mass pressure air sensor. The second time they contact ford which told them to upgrade the computer software, this time i called to have the manufacturer send the ford engineer which states it is the…
ODI 10502729
Electrical System
My ford touch / sync program and display screen are erratic, unreliable and dangerous to use. The system will randomly cease operation resulting in a blank display screen. Occasionally it will resume operation and reboot itself. Most other times, the vehicle must be stopped and restarted for the system to resume operation. When the screen is blank, the driver must take their eyes off the road to operate radio,…
ODI 10555746
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated while driving 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a return call. The failure mileage was 100. Updated 01/30/13*lj the consumer stated there was a never notice sent and received.…
ODI 10487829
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
There is an acceleration lag on partial throttle. This mainly occurs when starting the vehicle or when accelerating after a turn. When no acceleration is felt, the throttle pedal is depressed further and, after a delay, the vehicle takes off like a rocket. When driving the vehicle using the manual shift mode, it operates without an acceleration delay. The vehicle was brought to the dealership for this problem. They…
ODI 10484532
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the mytouch system failed and would not allow her to make a call. In addition, the mytouch system would not properly respond to commands. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for testing on several occasions where the dealer advised that the mytouch chip needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that…
ODI 10483516
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Tires · Wheels
Warning light failed to go on for a flat tire. Light went on when tire was removed. After temporary tire was put on 3 different lights kept flashing on and off when driven. *tr
ODI 10471204
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the active sync technology malfunctioned which causes her to take her eyes off the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 28 and the current mileage was 3,233.
ODI 10486046
Electrical System · Engine
Purchased aug 2012 had nothing but problems since day one wipers,rattles in front end steering stalls on take off also a gas smell strong makes eyes water wife will not drive car i am a retired ford tech 20 years experience with ford. *tr
ODI 10554617
Electrical System
Numerous faults with radio and navigation system part of myfordtouch system. The radio will come on by itself and will not shut off. This usually occurs when a cell phone is in use and connects or disconnects via bluetooth when the car is started or turned off. When this fault occurs the radio will not allow different stations to be selected. The radio will not turn off even after the engine is turned off and the…
ODI 10477022
Electrical System
Cross traffic warning system is overly sensitive and provides false warnings. This creates a distraction from driving. When the transmission is in reverse the cross traffic warning system will alarm when vehicles are approximately 50 feet away or when traffic is passing on the opposite side of the road (i.e. When parallel parking). The system has also alarmed when no vehicular or pedestrian traffic is present. It is…
ODI 10477028
Electrical System · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
The myfordtouch system with navigation is unsafe. Due to continuous software and hardware errors, the large video screen is distracting to the driver. Phone does not sync from time to time, navigation does not acquire gps signal or vehicle position is incorrect. Many problems with bluetooth and usb integration, too many to list here. When glitches occur, the screen often goes completely blank, showing nothing at…
ODI 10493496
Electrical System · Engine
The check engine light came on and averaged 15mpg highway getting to the dealership. They said it was the knock sensor. They replaced it and 24 hours later check engine light on again, same mpg. This time they say its the computer needs to be changed. One month later, check engine light on again with a fault and the engine surges. *tr
ODI 10508319
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2013 ford escape, 1.6 liter engine, had 3 recalls, (two were engine fire related). All 3 recall repairs were done by the local ford dealer, salem, va. We picked vehicle up after third recall work had been done on 9/17/12. We assumed the recall work was done correctly, and that ford's "fix" worked correctly. On 9/21/12 we were traveling east at 65 mph in the right lane on i-64 near charlottesville, va. It was…
Fire reported
ODI 10480692