2013 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 199
- 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 199 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 8 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- gear shifter · 8 records
- check engine · 8 records
- engine light · 8 records
- light came · 8 records
- transmission failed · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 64 |
| 1–30k mi | 49 |
| 100–150k mi | 37 |
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Every time we come to a complete stop the escape stalls and you need to re-start the car. I've brought to a dealer and they think its the torque convertors which is inside the transmission. Some escapes with this same year have been recalled already but when i checked with my dealer they said my has not. They estimated the cost of the fix at $4000.
ODI 11114729
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 85,000 MILES.
ODI 11099555
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, it inadvertently rolled away. The contact grabbed the door handle, but was dragged by the vehicle down the street until it stopped at an incline. The contact sustained multiple bruises on her stomach and injuries to the wrist, humerus, and great toe, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the local…
1 injury
ODI 11113070
Power Train
I bought the car 09/03/13. On 05/26/16, i was driving home from work & on a parkway as i was accelerating to 45 mph, the engine revved to approximately 6500 rpms without engaging the gear, then shifted. About 15 minutes later, i stopped at a light on a three-lane road (40 mph speed limit). When the light turned green, i pushed the gas pedal and the engine revved but did not engage; i slid backward. I braked to stop…
ODI 11123129
Power Train
When driving down the highway, the vehicle would suddenly lose power and display "engine malfunction". It would sputter but not stall. Turning off the vehicle and restarting returned the suv to normal. This occurred 3 more times over the next week. However, on feb 16, the suv did not reset and the check engine came on. The next day, before we took it to a mechanic, the check engine light was off. Nonetheless, the…
ODI 11075272
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
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
In the summer when i run the a/c we smell burning smell and the dealership that we bought it from told me to just let it catch fire and then they will look at it, and now that i'm running the heater it starts leaking oil. It smells like oil in my garage now. Sometimes while pressing on the gas pedal it doesn't go. Friday my engine coolant light came on and then went off and then came back on. I'm not sure what's…
ODI 11061994
Power Train
Park to reverse: vehicle transmission self engaged from park to reverse. Mechanical defect, as a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning. On wed. 12/20/17 at 3:10 p.m. ' i was leaving work i entered my 2013 ford escape & started the vehicle with foot on brake. Noticed my front and back windows were covered with snow. Engaged the windshield wiper on front window, &…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11057265
Engine · Power Train
My 2013 ford escape sel has the 1.6l v6 engine and is saying that it is over heating and giving me a p1299 code. I have replaced the thermostat it still gives me this code. I can let the car sit for several days and turn it on and it will immediately say that it is overheating. I can clear the code out of the system and drive the car for several days to a week with no problems. This issue happen with approximately…
ODI 11054649
Engine · Power Train
My info light came on in car saying my engine coolant was low. I filled it 10 days later the same thing happened again. I took it to the mechanic because there were no leaks under my car so i didn't know where the coolant could be going to. The mechanic printed out a recall sheet for the exact problem and tole me i should call the dealer service center. I called and they said there was no recall on my car for that…
ODI 11155623
Power Train
2.0 automatic transmission failed at 78,000. New converter and transmission required. Vehicle would shudder when traveling at 40-60 mph and pulling up a hill.
ODI 11054951
Power Train
While operating vehicle at 60 mph revolutions of engine soared to 4000 rpm's roadway was level then dropped rpm's doid to abt 2000
ODI 11048422
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Just because the vin on this specific 2013 escape doesn't match all the recalls doesn't mean it doesn't have the same issues. I've already had to have the water pump replaced and the transmission rebuilt. There's electrical issues, hvac issues, door issues, delayed acceleration issues, the list goes on and on and on with this vehicle. I reached out to ford and they offered no help. Your system only allows me to…
ODI 11091890
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Initially i had been having issues with the engine light coming on and off. Initially when i took the vehicle to be looked at, by the hunt ford in la plata, md. They changed the oxygen sensor. So the light went off. Then a few months later in 2016 the light came back on. Eventually i started driving on route 5 north and heard a 'pop' noise in the engine area. The vehicle started to lose acceleration and would…
ODI 11042753
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Initially i had been having issues with the engine light coming on and off. Initially when i took the vehicle to be looked at, by the hunt ford in la plata, md. They changed the oxygen sensor. So the light went off. Then a few months later in 2016 the light came back on. Eventually i started driving and heard a 'pop' noise in the engine area. The vehicle started to lose acceleration and would hesitate. Then…
ODI 11040429
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Greetings, i have a ford escape 2013, 2.5 liters, and i almost crashed because the vehicle suffered an electrical malfunction. In the screen of the car it said: "motor damage, turn off". This almost caused me to loose my life, because the car lost all the energy, stopped in the middle of the highway, and the motor was hesitating. I looked for a recall and i found a ford number 14s17-s1 but that recall is for 2.0…
ODI 11034123
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on a freeway at 65mph and the engine cuts out to an idle. The check engine light came on. I almost got rear ended getting the car over to the side of the road since it lost all power. After pulling over i was able to start the car as the light went out. This happened 3 more times where the car would cut out to a rough idle, these occurred while i was on city streets but almost caused 1 accident as it…
ODI 11032761
Engine · Power Train
2013 escape developed coolant leak. I saw online where this problem was a recall. When i took it in to the dealership they informed me that even though mine has the same problem my vin# is not included in this recall! If ford motor company knows they have this problem with this vehicle why are they not all covered? How many have to catch fire? Also, they also tell me i have an oil leak in the turbo. I have never…
ODI 11031542
Power Train
While operating vehicle at approx 55 mph vehicle revolutions raced up to abt 6000 rpms. As attempting to accelrate to a higher interstate speed.. While operating on interstate 90
ODI 11025498
Engine · Power Train
While operating on interstate 90 ewd engine rpms went from abt 3000 rpm's to 5000 rpm, while attempting to accerlate from abt 65 mph to 70 mph.
ODI 11025499
Power Train
While driving on a highway with the cruise control set at 70 mph (speed limit), the engine on my car suddenly and without warning cut out. A message of 'your vehicle is not in park' appeared. I was able to make my way onto the berm of the road, close to an exit on the highway with the car's momentum. The car's engine was not running. I put the car in park, waited a moment to calm my nerves, and then restarted the…
ODI 11021456
Power Train
Vehicle never shifted correctly. Complained to dealer numerous times. Transmission failed at 104000 miles. Vehicle broke down on major interstate 100 miles away from home. Had the vehicle towed to nearest dealer. Cost to repair was 5000+
ODI 11030605
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While accelerating vehicle on a highway on ramp,studdered, acted like issues going from 1st gear to 2nd gear. Unknown if power train isue or fuel/engine issue. Was looked at by shop same day problem would not reoccur..
ODI 11019042
Body · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
First complaint is the internal door panels do not properly fit and come loose becoming caught on the frame of the car not allowing you to open the door to exit the vehicle which is highly dangerous in an emergency. 2) the shift selector switch broke as my spouse was driving the car not allowing him to shift the car into park or shut it off. This is highly dangerous and quite common a mechanics told us.
ODI 11013293
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was sold the car with a defective fuel pump and never warned that it needed to be recalled, therefore, i have been driving it for over a year with the possibility of it starting on fire. Also, recently the power train went on my car almost exactly one month after the warranty was up. After researching this issue it has come to my attention that many other ford escape owners have experienced this exact issue. I was…
ODI 11018819