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
I have a 2013 ford escape, vin is [xxx], i have approximately 40,000 miles on my car. In early november i had an incident that said my car was overheating and to "pull over now" i thought that was strange as i had only started driving a minute before the occurrence. I pulled over and stopped my car, about 10 minutes later it started back up without a problem, i took it to a place to have it checked out but they…
ODI 11056970
Engine
Vehicles low coolant light came on the vehicle 12/26/17. Vehicle was taken to an a non-ford mechanic and on 12/27 the water pump, coolant bypass valves, and gaskets and seals were replaced due to a leak. One month later, while driving, the vehicle had the warning come on for overheating and the vehicle began to reduce speed. We were able to get the vehicle home, checked the coolant reservoir and it was low. I filled…
ODI 11072792
Engine
Total engine failure at 73269 miles. Vehicle has been recalled multiple times for engine coolant low/engine overheating warnings. Recall work was completed on vehicle; however, still had issues with engine coolant low/engine overheating warnings where the car had to be towed in to a dealer. Prior to the holidays, took car in to local shop for a new battery and air filter. This vehicle is a personal vehicle that…
ODI 11062620
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The vehicle continuously sputters, and then dies while in driving mode - normally pulling out into traffic. We have been almost hit numerous times. In an hour time span, yesterday, it happened 10 times, today in a 15 minute timespan, 3 times. Am an uber driver and cannot put their lives in jeopardy - going to get someone killed. This happens in all situations - whether idling in line to pull out into traffic at a…
ODI 11055674
Engine
Coolant is leaking into the 3rd cylinder. The service technician at the dealership believes it to be a bad engine. They want to install a new engine. This car is only 4 years old with just over 71,000 miles on it. I've contacted ford for assistance, they will give none. This is not the first time there has been a coolant leak. About a year ago, i had my personal mechanic check the car because of a coolant leak, and…
ODI 11055873
Engine · Power Train
My 2013 ford escape sel has the 1.6l v6 engine and is saying that it is over heating and giving me a p1299 code. I have replaced the thermostat it still gives me this code. I can let the car sit for several days and turn it on and it will immediately say that it is overheating. I can clear the code out of the system and drive the car for several days to a week with no problems. This issue happen with approximately…
ODI 11054649
Engine · Power Train
My info light came on in car saying my engine coolant was low. I filled it 10 days later the same thing happened again. I took it to the mechanic because there were no leaks under my car so i didn't know where the coolant could be going to. The mechanic printed out a recall sheet for the exact problem and tole me i should call the dealer service center. I called and they said there was no recall on my car for that…
ODI 11155623
Engine
Vehicle leaking coolant on to exhaust system and turbocharger malfunction causing a over boost.
ODI 11055634
Engine
This vehicle has presented numerous issues & most recently a continuous coolant leak or loss into the engine. Despite a water pump replacement (covered) and that is the supposed issue but then, engine light, sorry a coolant bypass valve (not covered but should be!) on a 2013 ford escape 1.6; how is this not part of the 2013 recall!?! I'm researching our state lemon laws so that this can be resolved since we've had…
ODI 11051107
Engine
Coolant loss, engine overheating, check engine lights illuminate, vehicle shuts down-constantly replacing engine coolant-a few ounces- depending on miles driven, temp. Ford refuses to acknowledge any responsibility, but my vehicle, is only 1 month off recalls covered for exact same issues? Coolant loss is never found? Ford forced customer to endure diagnostic fees on all 1.6l engines, when upon review & just a…
ODI 11061468
Engine · Unknown Or Other
A couple days ago my check engine light came on when i started my car and i found out my pcv valve needed replaced. I was reading online and i saw that there was a recall on the 2013 ford escapes because of coolant problems.
ODI 11048388
Engine
Engine failure light comes on and says to pull over immediately, then car shuts down. This has occured 2x randomly over the past month. The car will not start for 10 minutes after the incident. Have taken to auto shop twice with no apparent issue that can be resolved.
ODI 11048369
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled while driving various speeds. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 11152391
Engine
My check engine light would come on and off intermittently for a couple of weeks then came on and stayed on. I took it to a ford dealership and they said it was my coolant bypass valve. The check engine light would come on if i accelerated at a normal speed, i didn't floor it but my car would shift hard. I had to accelerate extremely slowly and it would shift ok. But after that happened off and on for a couple…
ODI 11062093
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 70 mph, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane and the contact noticed that the coolant in the vehicle was gone. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also observed the leak. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11064826
Engine
Driving down road, car was running fine, no engine light, or any other kind of warning light came on, all of a sudden it stalled, had vehicle towed to dealership, after diagnosis ford dealership stated the code, the turbo waste gait celluloid needed to be replace. After replacement dealer called and stated the engine was blown! Stated because of the failure of the waste gait celluloid without any kind of warning,…
ODI 11046351
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced excessive coolant consumption. The contact had to refill the coolant every three days and the low coolant warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle and advised the contact to call nhtsa. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
ODI 11064920
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to move. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle in order for it to operate normally. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to frio chevrolet (6919 i-35, dilley, tx 78017, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that coolant was needed. The dealer printed failure code number:…
ODI 11154824
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the heating system failed to turn on. The contact stated that coolant was applied to the vehicle, however was empty weeks later. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, jordan ford, ltd 13010 i-35, san antonio tx 78233 where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11052848
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the thermostat and gasket were leaking coolant. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and…
ODI 11277968
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. When the vehicle was started, the engine coolant low warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to apple ford lincoln of york ([redacted], york, pa 17402, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that coolant was leaking from behind the engine and that a hose needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred three times. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11155627
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Just because the vin on this specific 2013 escape doesn't match all the recalls doesn't mean it doesn't have the same issues. I've already had to have the water pump replaced and the transmission rebuilt. There's electrical issues, hvac issues, door issues, delayed acceleration issues, the list goes on and on and on with this vehicle. I reached out to ford and they offered no help. Your system only allows me to…
ODI 11091890
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle will shutdown during operation and lose electrical power. This has occurred 3 times over the last year. The vehicle's ecu will show overheating and engine overheating during operation and shutdown. The dtc have been checked and cleared several times with no answers for the issues.
ODI 11042246
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Car continued to shut off while driving locking up steering, brakes, etc. Car was brought to tunkhannock ford on 10/24 and remained there until 5 p.m. On 10/27. Told was doing it for them. I'm informed by a tunkhannock ford employee, the car was only taken out off lot & test 1 time. On 10/28, my wife, 4 & 8 yr. Old are driving & the car stopped 7 times total on route 6 in tunkhannock where a truck driver got out and…
ODI 11042965
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving down the highway at 65 mph, an alert appeared stating "low coolant". In the past the car had stated the same alert before alarming that the car was overheating and needed to be pulled over. At that point the car would then going into limp mode. Due to this history, we knew we had to attempt to get to the side of the highway as soon as possible. Within one minute, the car did alarm "overheating" and…
ODI 11040980