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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While accelerating, the vehicle began to overheat. If the rpms increased to high, the engine warning indicator would illuminate for a few days. The contact would have to pull over to allow the vehicle to cool down and had to refill the antifreeze more often than normal. The dealer (ciocca ford quakertown, [redacted], quakertown, pa 18951, [redacted]) stated that there were no…
ODI 11149595
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was coasted onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was able to be driven home after it was restarted several times. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000.
ODI 11141393
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle would display "high temperature, please stop" and temperature gauge would rise to the top within a couple of hours of driving. After displaying message, engine would lose power and vehicle became hard to control. This issue happened on different driving conditions. Coolant levels are at correct level. After shouting down the engine, within a few seconds the temperature gauge would go back to the middle. This…
ODI 11156599
Engine
My 2013 ford escape has a cracked engine block, which caused the engine to overheat and shut down while in motion on the highway. I had noticed that it needed frequent refills of the engine coolant recently -- three times in one month (two of them in service shops). This pattern is similar to a 2012 recall that my vin isn't part of, so this makes me highly suspicious. The consumer referenced nhtsa action number…
ODI 11139206
Engine
Engine power and vehicle speed decreased without warning while driving down the road creating an extremely unsafe situation for me and my child. We were driving (not turning) approximately 30 mph through town when there was a sudden loss of power and the service engine light came on. Tried to restart the engine and while the car would run, it would not gain speed.
ODI 11139040
Engine
Vehicle computer reports that vehicle is overheating and places the car into 'limp' mode. Occurs while driving or as soon as it is place in drive after vehicle it has been siting overnight (in 60 degree conditions, did not happen at all during the summer). First occurrence was dec 2017 when the vehicle was being driven on a highway (55 mph) lost power and 'limped' to a parking lot. Needed to be towed to repair shop.…
ODI 11139432
Engine
We have had this suv for about 2 years now, change oil every 3000 mile and done had the gears in transmission go out and now not even 6 months later warnings for engine overheating turn off safely but i'm not driving it. It has been sitting for hours. I read online that this make and model had recalls about this warning and for catching fire.
ODI 11133444
Engine
The 2013 ford escape had a recall for leaking coolant on back of engine. The one i have has that problem and saying it's not on that recall list. It's the recall that could start a fire.
ODI 11171936
Engine
Engine will shut off in the middle of driving. If i try to turn it on it'll happen 3-4 times until it works fine again. I'm scared to drive it more than 5 minutes. It's been happening for weeks & i've taken it to several mechanics that cannot find the issue.
ODI 11139427
Engine
I purchased a 2013 ford escape in 2015 with a trade-in of my 2006 dodge stratus. Approximately, a year in i had to purchase a battery for the vehicle that only had 38, 000 miles. In 2017 i had to put more money into the vehicle for things outside of basic ware and tear. In june i had to pay $500.00 on canster purge valve that should have been a recall by ford motor company. Also, my window cable broke two days after…
ODI 11132808
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to turn the ignition off and back on to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times. The dealer (gresham ford, [redacted], gresham, or 97080) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11142726
Engine
When i come to a stop then press on the gas pedal to go the engine will rev up to about 4000 rpm's but i don't go any faster. The car will then stall for a bit. When pressing on the gas pedal to try and go it will hesitate and then finally kick in and i can continue on. This has happened driving around in the city as well as on the highway. It seems to only do this when i am going slower speeds and when i have to…
ODI 11133014
Engine
Coolant light and hot engine light came on. Car was completely empty of coolant. Filled it up and within 4 miles, totally empty. Had independent mechanic look at it. Told the water pump shaft literally cracked. No issues prior to this. Reported to ford said there is nothing wrong and that my vin was not included in any recall. This is bogus. Car is 5 years old with 55,000 miles. Never had issue with coolant until 2…
ODI 11132438
Engine
Vehicle has stalled many times when first proceeding into traffic after a cold start or has even stalled after cold start before proceeding(while parked). Vehicle has been taken to a ford dealership for service. They did not fix the issue due to the fact that there was no check engine light showing and they could not recreate the problem.
ODI 11155417
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the check engine and battery indicators illuminated and a strong fuel odor was detected in the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and hesitated to accelerate. An independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and stated that the cylinder misfired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). The…
ODI 11132098
Engine
While driving engine light comes on with warning to pull over engine overheating. Coolant is full.
ODI 11131842
Engine · Power Train
Car started and i backed out of my driveway where it then stopped. I coasted to the side of the road and started the car back up, and it started normally. I drove to get my oil changed where they also filled up all my fluids. The next day my car shuddered when it started but still was able to run. 2 days later my car would not start and the low level coolant indicator came on. 30 mins later my car was able to start…
ODI 11131019
Engine
The car overheats without warning. The hot engine warning goes on and the car loses power making it unable to move. It has happened once when i was stopped at a light and another time when i tried to start it after shopping. I believe i was driving the first time it happened.
ODI 11130999
Electrical System · Engine
The engine stalls out in the middle of the highway. It has done this off and on for 2 out of the 3 years ive had it. Also, mysteriously runs low on coolant and ive been getting warning signals telling me engine temperature is dangerously high, even if i just start the car! *dt
ODI 11130869
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Hose clamp rubbed hole in ac line was repaired at dealership and is doing it again. Car is leaking coolant after being tested at dealership car keeps leaking coolant have to keep putting coolant in car every other day no leak is being seem recalls have been done for this issue but my car was not included. I was driving the car then the car started to shake and said low coolant then the car just died in the middle or…
ODI 11131610
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, it stalled without warning on more than one occasion. After the failures, the contact turned the vehicle off and it was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to several independent mechanics. Coggin deland ford-lincoln ([redacted], orange city, florida 32763, [redacted]) was made aware of the failures…
ODI 11130385
Engine
Engine shuts off while driving. It only happens when you first start the car and begin to accelerate, which is particularly problematic because you are usually pulling into traffic in those moments. I have been crossing busy roads many times when the engine completely stalls out. It is hard to duplicate the problem at the dealership because it doesn't always happen, and it doesn't turn on a check engine light. The…
ODI 11130215
Engine
Engine stalling in traffic. But no engine code showing. Hard to restart after stalling. This was on a city street. Also missing when going up hill.
ODI 11170505
Engine
I purchased my vehicle in july of 2018 from murfreesboro volkswagen . 2 months after i purchased once a month the low coolant light comes on and when i add a little coolant to it the light goes out. But once a month you have to add coolant to it.
ODI 11186988
Engine
Car has check engine light on for coolant bypass valve needing replaced. I am going through coolant quicker than it should, and the engine light for overheating comes on about once a month. The part has been part of a recall for later models of my car, but not mine.
ODI 11185807