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
Vehicle coolant warning indicates coolant low. Water pump replaced in 2016 related to this issue. Issue persisted in late 2017/early 2018 where warning frequently indicates coolant low, sometimes accompanied by check engine light. Car serviced and no leaks or issues with engine were identified. September 2018 coolant warning came on and coolant was replaced. While driving, three miles down the road, coolant warning…
ODI 11130609
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,422.
ODI 11151576
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Display will read engine fault service now and then the car will seem like it restarts, it will next read transmission not in park, this will happen while i'm driving 75 mph down the freeway. I took the car into the ford dealership and they replaced the wiring harness that was recalled, but it didn't fix the issue.
ODI 11128832
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the "add coolant to system" message appeared. The contact drove to hansel ford ([redacted], santa rosa, ca 95407) where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak at the heater hose and heater core, which needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle required coolant to be added ever since 2014, which was currently a…
ODI 11127947
Engine
Two issues ' sometimes one would follow the other. Vehicle has less than 94,000 miles on it. Auto loses coolant frequently without any visible leaks. Have to replace/add coolant every couple weeks, sometimes more frequently. Vehicle would display low coolant sign and within minutes the "high temperature, please pull over safely" sign would show and temperature gauge would rise to the top and car would go into limp…
ODI 11160867
Engine
On 8/29/2018 i felt like my was losing power while driving home from work. On 8/30/18 my engine completely stalled out and lost power in the middle of the road while i was driving home from work. Both times my check engine light never came on. I was able to restart my vehicle after my engine lost power on 8/30/18, and i drove it to the nearest repair place. I'm lucky that it did start back up because i was not in a…
ODI 11123828
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
1. Mis-firing causing the entire vehicle to rock, seen mainly when the engine is in gear with the break engaged at a stop signal. 2. Sudden over-revving seen on the tachometer. 3. The over-revving usually precedes the engine temperature spiking into the critical area. This is most likely to happen on inclines. Pulling over, shutting down the engine allowing it to cool down for 10-15 minutes, then everything is fine.…
ODI 11122790
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the eco booster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11280051
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have driven this 2013 escape for 2.5 years. We have 34,838 miles on it. In the past year the following issues have arisen. 1) heat sensor has gone bad, warning lights and bells signaling a serious problem, as the car shuts down. Car will not start. Replaced twice in 8 months. 2) left passenger door will not close - latch issue as stated in nhtsa recall 16v643. 3) in the past two weeks, the car will stall without…
ODI 11121058
Engine
Vehicle started to catch on fire due to previously serviced recall that wasn't done correctly . Driving down the road, car started making crazy noise and smoking bad . There was coolant in it and it was not leaking. Vehicle starts alerting ' pull over safely car overheating ' during routine drives even when coolant is full . This time it was practically on fire . Car is undriveable and ford will not help us . They…
Fire reported
ODI 11120694
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Engine hesitates, stumbles, or loses power. The check engine light will be illuminated. Have replaced ecoboost sensor and still have the same problems. I do not feel that it is safe to drive this car.
ODI 11119812
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford escape. While driving 70 mph, the temperature gauge increased and the engine overheating warning indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed smoke under the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder as flames appeared under the hood. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was…
Fire reported
ODI 11118602
Engine
Coolant has had to be replaced for a year and a half, about every other month or so. Several different diagnostic checks revealed nothing, no leaks, no damage. Vehicle shut down while driving 3 days ago due to potential overheat. Dealer says engine is now damaged due to coolant leaking into it over time and must be replaced. Ford customer service says there are no recalls and the 5 year power train warranty is…
ODI 11118720
Engine
Vehicle was just started after sitting all night and it had a very rough idle with white smoke and the smell of coolant. It sounded like it was going to die out and stall. It has been draining coolant like it's its addiction. The codes for the cylinder 3 misfire and the temperature sensor/overheating condition are detected and permanent. While driving it has overheated 3 times within the past month. Spark plugs and…
ODI 11118190
Engine
Bushing cable detached from the shifter cable during driving in clutchless automatic mode, leaving car in neutral and unable to change gears or park. Rolled into a parking lot (by god's grace). Waited 2 hours with foot on brake as the emergency brake held but since i was on a hill was worried for the safety of those around me. Towed to ford dealership. Researched the already stated safety recall and they refuse to…
ODI 11118665
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My vehicle was going 45 mph in motion down the highway and the check engine light came on. About 4 miles down the road my car flashed the "engine overheating" signed and within 5 seconds the car came to a stop and stall in limp mode. This is not safe especially since i was on a highway, and where i live there are highways every where that take me where i need to be. Took to ford dealer a mile or so down the road,…
ODI 11115660
Engine
My vehicle has had issues the last year. It started with a coolant leak that came out of no where which stalled my car because a warning came up stating it was too hot. I just added coolant and it seemed to be fine, a few months later the same thing happened again and my engine light came on, i took it to a mechanic and they replaced the spark plugs and coils. It seemed to be fine for a few months but i was…
ODI 11193749
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery, heat, and oil warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the failures occurred three times. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle drove normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an…
ODI 11119729
Engine
The engine is stalling when switching gears, and is causing a safety issue while driving. It has previously been in the repair shop and still is unable to switch gears without causing the car to stall, as if there is an issue with the transmission but the tests are not supporting that it is being caused by normal wear and tear. The car only has 48k miles.
ODI 11114483
Engine
Occasionally when leaving parking lots, my 2013 ford escape engine will cut out and stall causing you to have to turn off and restart the vehicle. Usually the vehicle will start right back up and operate completely fine after that, but occasionally it takes a little longer to start up. Once the vehicle is on the road or highway, it seems to be ok. This issue has only happened in parking lots or when pulling out of a…
ODI 11114164
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after approximately thirty minutes. The vehicle was taken to nazareth ford ([redacted], nazareth, pa 18064, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that they…
ODI 11121518
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim burke ford automall, [redacted] suite b, bakersfield, ca 93313) where it was diagnosed that the cooling valve failed. The…
ODI 11113587
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed steam under the hood. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and allowed it to cool off. Afterwards, the steam was no longer present. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 11114091
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
This has happened now (2) separate times a month apart. While driving down the road at 70-75 mph the vehicle will loose power and tell me to pull over. I am not able to restart vehicle and the engine temperature will spike to hot. This all happens in a matter of seconds with little or no time to react and pull vehicle to a safe spot. There has been radiator fluid pouring over the engine on both times this has…
ODI 11113143
Engine
Engine coolant leaks. Plus a cylinder stopped firing at highway speeds. Replacing the spark plug and coil. Part of the spark plug broke leading to the header needing to be removed now.
ODI 11119987