2013 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 756
- 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 756 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 49 indicate fire
What owners report
- independent mechanic · 15 records
- engine coolant · 14 records
- check engine · 11 records
- indicator illuminated · 11 records
- taken independent · 9 records
- coolant leak · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 259 |
| 1–30k mi | 173 |
| 30–60k mi | 142 |
| 100–150k mi | 97 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
2013 ford escape stalling out. Runs and stalls anywhere.
Crash reported
ODI 11307907
Engine
While driving my vehicle, without warning it stalls and i can't continue unless i turn it off and start the engine again. I also experience the smell of burnt wire.
ODI 11306759
Engine
2013 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to coolant system and egr system issues. *ld the consumer requested that the vehicle be included in the recall 17s09. *js
ODI 11302012
Engine
While i was driving my car 40mi/hr on december 23rd, the low engine coolant fluid message came on, and about 10 seconds later, there was a message saying the engine was overheating and to pull over safely immediately. The car starting stalling and i pulled on the side of the road. After putting more engine coolant, it worked just fine. Then two weeks the low engine coolant message came back on and i took it to midas…
ODI 11301595
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle reported a false alert stating that the coolant level was low. The contact stated that the coolant level was at the recommended level. A secondary alert was relayed with instructions to pull over as the vehicle stalled. Woody anderson ford [redacted] nw, huntsville, al 35810, was contacted but was unable to…
ODI 11308958
Engine
The engine will shudder at random times and occasionally stall at highway speeds. Issue also will appear randomly after filling the tank. Sometimes venting the tank at the inlet will resolve the issue. According to firestone, this is a known issue for this vehicle...and as a driver, it is awfully unsafe. Ford has diagnosed it as having to do with a fuel pressure valve. This has happened repeatedly over the years we…
ODI 11301326
Engine
Vehicle stalls unexpectedly and without warning. I can be driving and pull out of an intersection and the vehicle stalls without any warning leaving me vulnerable to an accident due the vehicle not being able to move. In addition to this the vehicle also has a coolant leak
ODI 11300431
Engine
I purchased this vehicle from drivetime in january 2018. They did not tell me of any recalls. I see online that there have been 15 recalls and the engine and engine cooling has been recalled 2 times. I have had issues for over a year with the cooling. I have to always put coolant in. We have even been stranded with an overheated vehicle. I had an estimate done to fix the issue and they told me the part is $1,400, it…
ODI 11301168
Engine
As of 1/16/2020, i have had my 2013 ford escape for 6 months. A week after i got my car, it overheated. I was forced to pull over as the engine stalled and seized up. I had the car towed to the dealer and had the thermostat fixed. After two or three months, the car started overheating again. I decided not to take the car back to the dealer after many phone calls and a very unpleasant experience. I took it to two…
ODI 11299918
Engine
Vehicle leaking continued leaking coolant after water pump changed. Dealership removed ignition coils & spark plugs looked with borescope, cylinder #3 had coolant recommended engine replacement. Tore down engine found porous casting on block allowing coolant into engine. This coincides with fords recall #12v431000 engine and engine cooling and recall#13v58300 engine for other manufactured 2013 ford escape models but…
ODI 11307337
Electrical System · Engine
This is the tenth time that the coolant system lights come on and the the car stalls out and will only go approximately 5 miles per hour. This happened this time with a car behind me that almost crashed into me he had ti hit his breaks and go across a double line into oncoming traffic lanes to keep from hitting me, blessedly there was no oncoming traffic. I was driving the vehicle. Now it won"t stay charged even…
ODI 11300117
Engine · Power Train
We bought 2013 ford escape in july, 2016, with approximately 62,000 miles. At 64,000 miles, after constant overheating issues, ford agreed to replace the engine. There were overheating issues on the new engine at time of install (stated in dealer notes), but they "fixed" them. The car now has 103,000 miles. Has been serviced regularly, with occasional overheating issues noted. Transmission failed last month. Waited…
ODI 11300822
Engine · Power Train
2013 ford escape experiences apparent transmission failures at highway speeds. Often during passing acceleration. Repeated instances. From 50k miles to 70k miles. One instance involving all wheels locking up at 80mph (felt like a shift into park) and the others involving drivetrain power loss and jerking. After car restart, codes "apparently" disappear and dealers are unable to identify any issues without codes.
ODI 11301813
Engine
My car all of a sudden has a loss of engine coolant and overheats to extremely high temperatures. Then this causes the car to stall as i'm driving it. This was part of a recall of other ford escapes but somehow my car was not added to this list.
ODI 11297291
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving the car stalled out or died. The interior lights and radio were not affected. The car was still on but the rpms were at 0 and i could not accelerate properly. I had to shut the car off and restart it.
ODI 11296768
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle hesitates then stalls even when in drive. This has happened in the city streets when approaching a stop sign and when pulling forward at a green light at an intersection. Pressing the gas pedal but does not re-engage and stalls. I have replaced all sparks plugs and cleaned the injectors and fuel lines. This is happening more and more - the dealership is at a loss.
ODI 11291757
Engine
My 2013 ford escape has lost coolant since it was brand new. I brought it into the dealership where i bought it multiple times and they could never figure out the source of the leak. It was slow, so i let it go. I just add a little coolant every couple months. This should not be the case in a new vehicle. Well, now it is 2019 and i have an all out leak. I have to add coolant every few days. I leave a puddle on any…
ODI 11291680
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car will run for about a minute and then want to stall. Also when you start it it will drive for about 20 yards and then start idling very weird and stall. It doesn't do this all the time. It's dangerous.
ODI 11291893
Engine
Smell of antifreeze around engine. Resovoir was low but no sign of leaks or wet spots on garage floor. Very apparent smell of antifreeze. Vechile oil was changed about a month ago and antifreeze was added to overflow tank, but no leaks were foun.
ODI 11291642
Engine
On at least 9 occasions over the last year, car stalled when coming out of a parking lot, driving straight at 10mph or less. Sequence was: 1) the car was warmed up driving to a store; 2) engine was off for at least twenty minutes while in store; 3) after leaving store and starting car, the car stalled within a minute. Upon stalling, engine could be restarted without any problem. Have no knowledge of the cause. No…
ODI 11296946
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph with the speed control engaged and making a right from a stop light, the engine over heating warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the roadway, turn off the vehicle waited a few minutes before restarting. The vehicle was driven to auto zone where it was diagnosed as coolant failure. The contact…
ODI 11300745
Engine
Previously had dealer repair coolant leak hoses in firewall but not listed in recall as was focus/fusion. Took a week to complete. Engine just had a high temp friday the 13th while driving two miles on a stretch and stalled out. Turned off climate system and drove to dealer the next morning.
ODI 11289277
Engine
The engine stalls at intersections. I've noticed it's when the fuel is low (40 miles or fewer to empty)
ODI 11289094
Engine
I bought the 2013 escape brand new and for 4 years car ran fine then for the last few years the car would stall and i would have to restart it and would stall again. This repeated for years and had it fixed multiple times. The car was also leaking anti freeze and there was a recall for that i never received. After the latest stalling issues the engine block had a small crack which now i have notified that i would…
ODI 11300404
Engine
The past month the car has stalled out while driving. Sometimes 15 to 30 seconds after starting, in stationary position other times while in traffic. My daughter was almost in an accident, when the vehicle shut off while turning in a busy intersection on a city street. It has also happened while on the highway.
ODI 11287095