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 · Power Train
2013 ford escape sel stalling when accelerating from a stop. This has happened several times with my wife driving the car. We've taken it into the local ford dealership only to be told they cant replicate issue. Driving the car to work today (my wife now drives my car for safety concerns), the escape hesitated when pulling out of the parking lot and onto the road. Have another appointment to have it looked at but…
ODI 10957727
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving my 2013 ford escape sel with only 52000 miles on it home from shopping in reno, nevada. I was in washoe valley, nv when i though the high winds were keeping my car from speeding up, when i could not accelerate i pulled to the slow lane and then onto the shoulder. I put the car in park and look at my dash to see if i was overheating or any other issues were apparent. My dash showed nothing wrong at all. No…
Fire reported
ODI 10957573
Engine
While driving down the road out of no where the check engine light comes on. Right after the light came on the low coolant information light came on and five seconds later the car started getting sluggish and the information light came on again saying engine temperature to hot pull over safety.
ODI 10956862
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Coolant light came on and after coolant was added the check engine light came on and what not go out. Also every time i added fuel my vehicle would not start. Each time i would add fuel it took several tries to start the engine. Every other day i would not be able to start the engine for hours. I took the car in to a ford dealership for inspection i had several codes come up. A failed coolant bypass valve was…
ODI 10971528
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the temperature gauge increased to high and a warning indicator illuminated regarding the engine being too hot. The contact had to remove the coolant cap in order for the gauge to return to normal and the warning indicator to clear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the head gasket was leaking. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 11130372
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall my vehicle had endless issues and problems. I would drive a mile or so to gas station, turn off car, get gas and then the car wouldn't start or drive 15 miles, do a job, 30 minutes later get in and the car wouldn't start. It took several times for the vehicle to turn over and then stay running. I would throw it into gear to get the engine running and sometimes it'd be fine, other times it would bog…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11149580
Engine
Car stalled four times in two days. Each time the car was warmed up and was restarted then stalled on the road.ford has a recall on the non-turbo charged escape for this problem. My car is not included.my vehicle is the 1.6 liter turbo.ford dealer says computer did not indicate a trouble code. They are replacing throttle body work not complete at this time.
ODI 10950362
Electrical System · Engine
On four different occasions, the vehicle was being driven by accelerating from a stop. Seconds after beginning to accelerate, the engine appeared to stall. All ip lights went out and engine lost power. Moments after this power loss, all lights came back on and vehicle was able to be driven normally. This vehicle has had an extensive repair/recall campaign history. This was reported during a service visit and no…
ODI 10954640
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the low coolant and check engine indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10955170
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the hill start assist not available, engine service, and engine fault message warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled, the rpms decreased, and the power steering failed. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a computer glitch. The computer was reset, but…
ODI 10953760
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the coolant system indicator illuminated. While driving 60 mph, the engine overheated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to advantage ford lincoln sales, inc. ([redacted]., fremont, oh 43420), but was not repaired. The dealer stated that there was a leak from the coolant system that caused the levels to become too low; therefore, the…
ODI 11098985
Engine
Our 1.6l escape's check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed bad oxygen sensor w/fix cost of $350 & although we had both a premium pre-paid maintenance plan & extended warranty in effect, both dealer & ford indicated this emissions repair was not covered (ford extended warr. To 75k mi due to # of recalls). We could not afford dealer cost so forced to seek alternative shop or car would fail emissions inspection.…
ODI 10958608
Engine
While commuting in heavy traffic this morning, with times of heavy idling, an exhaust type smell starting coming into the cabin causing me to become nauseous and dizzy until windows were opened. This has happened on numerous occasions, particularly when the weather goes from cold to mild (not requiring a/c), but some heat. This vehicle was taken to a ford dealership last march for the same issue, but the problem was…
ODI 10944601
Electrical System · Engine
Two problems. 1.) remote start not working properly. It shuts itself off within 30seconds due to corrosion on negative terminal wiring to battery. Unknown cause why the corrosion would occur on my battery. I take care of my car and it is in the garage when not in use. 2.) engine suddenly stopped while driving. Unknown reason. Told that i need to have a software upgrade done to the computer system on my car, but not…
ODI 10946218
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving down road on cold snowy day. Coolant arrow went from c to h in less than 5 seconds and engine shut down into safety mode meaning it would not travel over 5 mph. Limped to side of road. Felt engine - cold to the touch. Plenty of coolant in engine and reservoir. Car sat for five minutes. Started car again. Coolant arrow again went from c to h in less than 5 minutes. Car in safety mode again. Towed car to…
ODI 10944349
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled without any warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
ODI 10947304
Engine
A few months after buying my car it began to have cooling issues. My car is continuously overheating and needing coolant. As i am driving the low coolant light/ display will come on and then my car will slow down then stop. This has happened to while on the highway as well as the city streets. I add coolant to my car at least twice a week and this issue continues to happen. When i am parked my car is fine but as i…
ODI 11122023
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
As many other ford escape 2013 owners, my car stopped working properly putting my life and those of my wife and kids at risk. It started when the engin began to cut off when idle. At the begining, there were no check engine light. Car will restart but a 150 m later the engine will start fighting to stay on and most of the time the engine lose the battle. So i restart again until ( after 2, or 3 times) the engine…
ODI 11040269
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine coolant bypass valve failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 04/05/17*lj *tr
ODI 10939246
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the engine shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. When the driver attempted to drive the vehicle, the temperature warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…
ODI 10965747
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle independently reduced speed advertently as the engine or transmission warning light illuminated. The contact was unsure of which warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the cooling system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10937582
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to a dealer. On different occasions, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor coming from the ventilation. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but noticed that coolant was missing. The contact continued to refill the…
ODI 10986346
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My car started acting up when the check engine light came on. It has run at lower speeds , sputtering and seems to have loss of power while driving in local conditions no more than 15 miles or so. I called ford where i purchased the vehicle, and they offered to tow it. At first they made it seem like everything is covered, and now its 2 weeks later after them telling me its some sort of sensor that needs to be…
ODI 10937424
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel locked, and the vehicle was unable to shift into neutral. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a gasket issue. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer again where it was…
ODI 10933659
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was…
ODI 10934065