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
We have a 2013 cpo ford titanium with 30,000 miles on it, and it recently started to have problems with it loosing power while trying to excellerate. Most of the time it is from a stoplight or sign, but on occasion while getting on the highway. The engine starts to stumble, and won't get up to speed. The "service engine now" light comes on, and we have to limp to the side of the road. When putting it in neutral, the…
ODI 10807894
Power Train
The car suddenly and without warning shifted into neutral for a few seconds then slipped back into gear even though the gear shift was in drive. This started happening every few minutes regardless of what gear the vehicle was in. The problem would occur while driving thus making it unsafe to drive.
ODI 10809059
Power Train
For a few months low coolant light would come on and i would fill it. Then check engine light came on. Before i could have it checked out, i was driving for only five minutes and a red indicator light came on and the car slowed down. It read, high engine temperature, stop safely. Managed to get car home and checked the level of coolant/antifreeze. It was well below the min level. Filled it up and the fluid leaked…
ODI 10808117
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Multiple times check engine service engine fault now comes on, killing all power and steering to vehicle. Stalled out in traffic, on highway, at a stop, low speed, no speed, high speed. Lost all ability to accelerate or control vehicle. Traction control sensor light lit up, check engine light lit up, airbag sensor lit up and yet running the check systems on it responds that all systems are normal and no active…
ODI 10790497
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
Power Train
The jerking stuttering problem went for about a month and half. Today it came back with a vengeance. While driving from massachusetts to new york to spend the holiday with the family got about 20 miles away from home started stuttering jerking then went to pay the toll slow down in traffic she died . 5 lane highway would start but put in drive died. Nothing but problems since bought the thing. Wife told me she don't…
ODI 10761790
Power Train
When shifting from sport mode (s) to drive (d), the shifter mechanism does not lock out neutral (which should require pressing the release button.) i pushed the shifter from sport directly to neutral, causing me to temporarily lose power while merging.
ODI 10759711
Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Power Train
While driving down the highway i pushed on the accelerator to pass another car safely. The accelerator did not react for 4 seconds, this is a serious safety issue and if our government is not looking out for us, who is. I noticed other postings like this and i have complained to ford that i have a lemon and they have chosen not to do anything about it. Do i need to start writing my senator or congress person for…
ODI 10746250
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Purchased my 2013 escape del on 4/2014, it's been back to dealership for a total of 32 days since i've owned it. They had to replace at no cost due to recall 13s12 the water pump, long block 1.6ltr engine, engine indicator asy-oil level,battery,vacuum pump,therm.assy,staring angle sensor, coolant bypass solenoid, lower standpipe hose. Reprogrammed apim, pcm, icp, rcm. Ford discontinued the 1.6 engine back 2015 and…
ODI 11080390
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle was driving fine while utilizing cruise control going 70 mph. All of a sudden chime sounded and engine stalled. Cluster had message "shift into park" my turn signals didn't work as well. Instrument cluster died completely as i went to pull over. Turned on hazards and shifted into park and restarted vehicle. Was able to control the situation . *tr
ODI 10713057
Engine · Power Train
When driving at highway speed suv jerks - sputters not all the time but the last time it was like a machine gun at 60mph. It stores no codes. Been to ford 3 times the 2nd time a code of miss firing they change all plugs and coils. Was on the highway a week later something.
ODI 10732802
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While traveling down the highway in plover wisconsin, smoke began to pour into the vehicle via the front vents. I looked forward and saw massive flames coming from under my hood. I quickly pulled over, shut the vehicle off and ran. I call 911, where it took 15 firemen and 500 gal of water to put out the 10ft flames (see fire report). The entire front end of my car has been destroyed along with all the contents. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10724284
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
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated, the transmission failed to shift into gear, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The engine was shut off and restarted, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10723597
Engine · Power Train
Recall repair done in august 2014 for well publicized localized overheating of cylinder head issue. Have had two instances of overheating since... The last incident occurred on 2/19. The vehicle went to low power mode and instructed my wife to pull over immediately and stop engine... She did.... After sitting for approx 10 minutes she restarted the engine and temperatures returned to normal however the engine light…
ODI 10689533
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
On january 28, 2015 , while driving the vehicle in the city of trujillo peru . The engine stopped, the witnesses of the engine , oil and also the battery sign lit up. So i decided to take the vehicle to the authorized ford ,, where ford mechanics determined that the engine had no oil, intercooler and ducts , spark burnt with oil residue workshop. Then the workshop asks me to authorize disassemble the engine to…
ODI 10864171
Power Train
Check engine light has been on since the beginning of 2014, always for the same code p0741. Car does not drive properly at highway speeds as the torque converter does not lock up as intended. This in turn causes much lower fuel economy than the vehicle is capable and advertised to get. (23.5 hwy actual, should get 29-30 mpg) car has been in to ford 5 times and the problem has not been resolved. Sent ford a last…
ODI 10663437
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting abnormally in and out of gears and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. During a second appointment, the technician determined that the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10644592
Engine · Power Train
The engine had been idleing a little rough and stalled at a stop light. It restarted and then it would idle rough and like it was going to stall again. It has stalled a total of 3 times in the last 3 days and is idleing rough. Ford dealer service dept. Not open to get looked at. This is out of the blue and when i ran an engine diagnostic it came back normal. I dont trust this car now and am in the process of trying…
ODI 10618511
Engine · Power Train
In order to park in the single bay of our three car side entry attached garage, you have to pull up to the post between the double and single bays, back up and pull forward. After pulling to about one foot from the garage support post and bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, i attempted to shift from drive to reverse. The escape suddenly accelerated into the post and our expedition parked in the right hand side…
Crash reported
ODI 10618718
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle started to decelerate as the check engine warning lamp illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the dealer stated that they were unable to service the vehicle and no repairs were made. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.
ODI 10607438
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
On 5/31/14, upon starting vehicle (2.0 l, sel), vehicle running rough, sputtering, lurching when accelerator was depressed, etc. Message on dash screen stated "engine fault - service now". Drove car approximately 8 miles to a ford dealer i was not familiar with. Turned car off but then decided to move car. Started car, all issues disappeared, so i left and drove car 35 miles to my home with no issues. Drove car…
ODI 10611246
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled backward after being stopped on an incline. The contact mentioned that both the accelerator and brake pedal needed to depress in order to ensure that the vehicle would not roll backwards. No warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred on a regular basis. The manufacturer was not contacted. There was no…
ODI 10605900
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated. In addition, the contact stated that the service immediately warning light illuminated and the rpms would increase and decrease. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa…
ODI 10650371
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Vehicle sputtered and shut off while in traffic at approx. 35 mph. This has happened 3 more times, it is now at the dealer for the 4th time in attempt to repair. Ford has so far been unable to provide the dealer with an adequate explanation or fix. The dealer has been more than cooperative but is at the mercy of ford. A vehicle shutting off for no apparent reason and without warning could lead to serious injuries.…
ODI 10604378