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
When at a stop light and accelerate to go , the car lost power completely and was in the lane of traffic and couldnt go . Stop and restart and car was able to go. Took to dealer and 1200$ later they said a fuel relay switch was bad and they fixed it , month later starts happening again . Now even more often than before . Now they tell me at ford that a relay is stopping the computer and they are going to run a wire…
ODI 11024555
Engine
The coolant low warning was triggered a few times. I checked and the coolant was really low and had to add a lot to the right level. It might have the coolant leaking problems that is similar to the other 2013 escapes being recalled. But mine was not included in the recall.
ODI 11024183
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
First incident: august 3rd 2016 while driving 50mph car displayed a engine overheating warning message and slowed down as i pulled off the road. After a few minutes i was able to drive again and the message did not reappear, the check engine light was on. I took the car to kearney person ford [redacted] san diego, ca 92111 they told me they couldn't find anything wrong and turned the check engine light off. Second…
ODI 11020110
Engine · Service Brakes
Vacuum pump seized up causing the bolt connecting it to the camshaft to shear off and damage the turbo's and engine. This happened while going 70 mph on a freeway. I had to use evasive action to get it off the road.
ODI 11025061
Engine
Around 10 months ago we put a new transmission in this car at a ford dealership, two weeks later the car overheated. $750 later we know it the engine is cracked. Still owe like $9,000 on it... This car had all oil changes and everything has needed.
ODI 11110222
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Our 2013 ford escape sel has been stalling out while driving. Our vin was not included in the previous recall but the symptoms ate exactly as described in 2.0 liter recall. This event happens every couple days sometimes twice a day. It tends to happen shortly after starting and merging/turning from a stop/intersection. We've taken it to a ford dealer but they weren't able to fix it. Seems like a big safety issue to…
ODI 11058164
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. On several occasions, the engine coolant indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carriage ford inc at [redacted] (908 e lewis and clark pkwy, clarksville, in 47129) where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. On another occasion, the contact noticed coolant had leaked onto the ground. The…
ODI 11063358
Engine
At times, engine fault - service immediately warning appears upon starting car. Car hesitates, jerks and has limited acceleration. Both map sensors have been changed. Problem still exists. Ford refuses to replace wiring harness at their cost. Escapes have been recalled for this matter. However, ford is saying that ours is not covered under previously issued recalls.
ODI 11043647
Engine
Coolant leaking from engine requiring new coolant reservoir, thermostat, belt and pulley. $1500. Check engine light still comes on indicating possible valve issue causing car to overheat. Diagnostic code p26b7
ODI 11014838
Engine
After purchasing a 2103 ford escape about six months later i noticed a low coolant light on in the vehicle. I took it to the ford dealership who reported the coolant bypass valve needed repair. The vehicle was no longer under warranty so i paid out of pocket for the repair. Six months later the low coolant light is on again and heading to the dealership for another repair. There are numerous complaints regarding…
ODI 11013048
Engine
The car is overheating with no warning lights or anything this is not a stand alone problem many people are having this issue i parked the car then went to restart it and the warning sign came up saying the engine was hot an the gauge went to the red
ODI 11021226
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the 'coolant low' message appeared. After coolant was added to the vehicle, the message went away. The contact indicated that the message displayed hours after checking the coolant levels, which were normal. On several occasions, coolant was found under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the…
ODI 11252463
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. Within a week of owning the vehicle, the rear passenger door failed to properly close when opened. The contact had to constantly double check to ensure that all of the doors were secured due to the failure. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer (brandon ford, 9090 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619,…
ODI 11063099
Engine
I had a code po456 and p1450. The car runs extremely rough when in motion or sitting with the engine running the car also is using a lot of gas sometimes when i need to pull off from a stop light it excellorate or hesitate or cut off completely. Also the check engine light is on sometimes it will go out then it comes back on
ODI 11030726
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (courtesy ford, [redacted], brooklyn, ct 06234, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11104518
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle started overheating and the check engine and low coolant warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull off the roadway and turn off the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump failed. The water pump was replaced and the coolant was refilled. The next day, while driving 60…
Fire reported
ODI 11018997
Engine
Coolant water pump failure, after belt come off locking steering wheel
ODI 11006015
Engine
If this happened on the interstate we could be killed(dead). Our escape has only 10,800 miles on it, and is driven by my wife. She drove it in town for about 15 miles 2 days previously. On this day, she started the car. Idled it for about 3 minutes, put it in gear and 400 ft. Later the dash light said shut down engine, overheat. The gas pedal was in op.. The car would only go about 1 mile per hour. No matter what i…
ODI 11005449
Engine
Continual loss of coolant. I took car to dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to determine reason for coolant loss. No noticeable evidence of loss such as drips or pools of coolant. No experience of stalling or overheating as long as i replace lost coolant once it reaches "add coolant" level, which occurs about every 4-6 months. I am not sure when this first occurred as my coolant was "topped off" with every…
ODI 11112812
Electrical System · Engine
2013 ford escape se 1.6 l 4cyl i hope there is an investigation that is on going. My ford is over heating and sometimes it wont start because of a software fix that was supposed to fix the problem. Turns out it delays the inevitable. My car is now at the ford dealer for the second time. To make things worse, i woke up one day and my power steering didnt work. I go to work with no power steering and when i start it…
ODI 10995250
Engine
Engine caught on fire and was only less than 5 miles from home, no warning signs no computer indicating problems, no oil leaks no coolant problems. Happened on my way to work, driving on a city street going 40mph, happened around 615am. Smoke -was pouring out of the engine compartment, pulled into a 7-11 gas station and a concerned citizen came to help, he opened the hood and removed the engine cover and i saw…
Fire reported
ODI 11000442
Engine
Engine coolant leaks, engine failure, not corrected by dealer
ODI 10992671
Engine
I went to a used car dealership on 05/20/2017, saw the 2013 ford escape and was very interested. I test drove the car multiple times, checked for everything i knew to check for and decided that i wanted to purchase the vehicle. On my drive home ( [redacted]) because i have always shopped through the same dealer, and halfway home my check engine light came on. I took it to the shop yesterday 05/23/2017 and found out…
ODI 10991342
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the engine stalled and the low coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact replaced the coolant in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
ODI 10991584
Engine
Intermittent check engine light (happens when in park or when driving). Hooked up to code reader and got p026b7; found online that the the engine coolant bypass valve is defective, but not recalled (tsb 13-02-15). Dealer confirms code and that engine coolant bypass valve is defective and should be replaced but referenced tsb 16-0052. Despite the part being so defective it has been discontinued, redesigned, and…
ODI 10990617