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.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle bucked, lurched and went into "limp mode" and would not accelerate over 40 mph on a 70 mph interstate highway (just as i was trying to enter the highway) engine service light came on and i called ford roadside to have it towed to the dealership. This was actually the second time. This had happened previously but i cannot find the date - that time, i was entering the same interstate and the car did the same…
ODI 10596037
Engine · Power Train
When i tried again to start up my car today, the powertrain was producing smoke. Ford agreed to buyback my car in mid december 2013 but they have still not been following through on their written contract. I have contacted ford's rav dept along with emailing ford's tier1 customer support everytime my car has caught on fire. I have also let the dealer know of my issues. I have tweeted to @ford, @fordservice,…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10575270
Engine · Power Train
When i tried to start up my car today, the powertrain was producing smoke. Ford agreed to buyback my car in mid december 2013 but they have not been following through on their written contract. I have contacted ford's rav dept, i have tweeted to @ford, @fordservice, @fordescape about my car's issues yet they have not contacted me back about where my repurchase check is at or try to get me a replacement vehicle while…
Fire reported
ODI 10573871
Engine · Power Train
My automatic transmission is not shifting when i drive uphill and it's causing the engine to rev at redline. When i was driving back from la over the weekend, the car struggled the entire drive. Something was burning under the hood. The engine was also overheating while driving uphill. Ford agreed to buyback this death trap in mid dec 2013 but they have been stalling the entire process. Apparently my check is…
Fire reported
ODI 10573225
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving highway speeds, the transmission would randomly downshift, which caused the engine to rev and the speed to decelerate. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 11186839
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The traction control system on the vehicle is a hazard. With no more than 3-4 inches of snow the vehicle would not accelerate to get me and occupants out of oncoming traffic. A close call when my only option was to back up and the people behind me to offer me room. The vehicle sits with the accelerator floor or modulated but will not move. After reading the owners manual it tells me " in some instances of deep snow"…
ODI 10556156
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Now that it is colder out, my car has gone from overheating to misfiring from the defective cac/torque converter in this car. I've noticed that the misfiring does not show up on the check engine light or was able to be read by my obd reader. Misfiring can ruin the catalytic converter and cause emission issues. It is illegal in california (where i'm a resident) to not follow the obd ii protocol for reporting emission…
ODI 10555079
Power Train
Loses and regains power. Transmission reached 9000rpms. Car jerked car behind me almost hit me. Hard shifting constantly. *tr
ODI 10552574
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle started with warning 'engine fault service now'. Restarted vehicle and message was gone. Later that day while driving we noticed severe jerking of the vehicle while changing speeds and noticed the engine fault warning was displayed. Pulled vehicle over. Restarted and the warning was gone. Brought to dealer for over 2 days and they were unable to reproduce error and therefore unable to fix anything. Months…
ODI 10593010
Engine · Power Train
Within just 3 weeks of purchasing our certified pre-owned 2013 escape titanium (16k miles), the vehicle stalled twice while stopping at an intersection. Dash lights come on, put it in park, turn it off and restart and i am back on the road. Now 2 months since purchase, it has stalled like this 7 times. A few times, we have gotten the "engine fault take vehicle for service" message when starting the vehicle, but this…
ODI 10545107
Power Train
Vehicle stalls, cuts off for no apparent reason. Most recently on an exit ramp, almost got hit from behind. Will usually start right back up and run normally. Has happened 4 times in the last 6 weeks. Dealer could find no codes, left at dealership over weekend, but it didn't happen for them. My sister has the same year, make, model, and problem. *js
ODI 10545598
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
Engine · Power Train
My car has overheated twice after the recall fix. My coolant was violently boiling over. My transmission is also grossly shifting incorrectly. I almost got hit by another car when i was trying to merge onto the freeway since it wasn't going to the next gear. The transmission redlined and then shifted. I checked my obt and i'm not getting any codes for these problems. I'm not sure what to do anymore since anytime…
ODI 10521995
Power Train
After owning this vehicle for one month, the transmission had to be completely replaced. About a month after the new transmission was placed, i started having problems with the car not wanting to accelerate. I would be merging onto the freeway or pulling into traffic and the car would not accelerate. The rpm's would go way up, but the car would not move. I am fearful anytime i drive this car that it may not…
ODI 10610199
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Had regular oil change on 4/15/13 and about a week after. While coming to a stopped the vehicle just stalled without warning. Had to come to come to complete stop to put car in park and restart. Ran vehicle health report--nl. Went to dealer who did oil change and said they never heard of this car doing it . If happened again call roadside. 05/29/13 at 545pm car stalled again no warning. Called crown ford set up appt…
ODI 10521284
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
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
While depressing the brake pedal in order to bring the vehicle to a full stop at a stop sign in a residential neighborhood, the engine raced and the vehicle lurched forward beyond the stop sign. I, the driver, was required to quickly place the vehicle into neutral gear as the acceleration of the engine and the fully depressed brake pedal seemed to be fighting against each other. *tr
ODI 10504798
Engine · Power Train
I started my vehicle in the morning using the remote start feature. After about 10 minutes, i entered my vehicle, backed out of my driveway and put it in drive. Upon depressing the accelerator, the car hesitated, then surged, hesitated again and then stalled in the middle of the road. I put my hazard warning on and attempted to restart the vehicle. It would not restart. I finally was able to restart the vehicle…
ODI 10499999
Power Train
Stopped at a busy intersection highway at traffic light,traffic light turned green for me to proceed my car would not move as if the vehicle was in neutral, shift selector was in drive position depressing the accelerator pedal raised engine rpm with no vehicle movement. I put the vehicle in the park position than back into drive still no forward movement. I put the vehicle back in park turned ignition off,restarted…
ODI 10490952
Power Train · Seat Belts
My wife was driving the vehicle at the time of the incident. The car was at a stop when it accelerated suddenly for a short burst. The brakes did not hold the vehicle in one spot and she tapped the vehicle in front of her cause two minor scratches on the other vehicle's bumper. Our insurance company has been contacted and is in the process of getting the other vehicle repaired. The escape did not sustain any…
Crash reported
ODI 10486002
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
Power Train
Repeated service on the car with health report stating powertrain fault-service immediately. With the help of the bbb ford sent a field service representative to dealer and replaced several items. Picked up the car april 28 and it seemed improved. On may 25th car experienced the same problem. Ran health report and it states "urgent-powertrain fault/reduced power. We have had the car into ford many times for this…
ODI 10513981
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
2013 ford escape situation is that when i transfer my foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal, besides lightly braking the vehicle experiences a surge in acceleration ... Causing unexpected acceleration when the driver would expect the vehicle to be braking. There are 1 or 2 problems: 1) the brake pedal is too close to the accelerator pedal [more so for a male driver with a wider foot than a female driver]. 2)…
ODI 10487193
Power Train
I currently have a law suit pending with ford motor company for numerous issues with this vehicle. One of my major complaints is that this vehicle has a transmission that lunges and is not smooth. It frequently feels like you will not make it through an intersection when you accelerate due to hesitation. The vehicle tachs 3 or 4 number when transitioning between gears. Ford has had my vehicle at the dealer several…
ODI 10508276