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 · Fuel System, Other
I have had several problems with this vehicle aside from the official recalls issued on my specific car. Started losing coolant. Would stall after starting and sluggish during acceleration. Took to dealership were i was told i needed a new fuel pressure sensor and battery. (no mention of coolant leak until i pushed further) new parts cost me nearly $600 and i was then told that i needed a new cylinder head (that was…
ODI 10929762
Air Bags · Engine
My fianc and i were pulling out of our driveway when the vehicle suddenly stalled and stopped completely. The vehicle was then hit by another vehicle the side airbag didn't deploy and my fianc is very lucky to be alive! It wasn't until we purchased this vehicle that we realized that this particular vehicle has had so many recalls. There also has been so many official stalling complaints that an investigation had…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11164326
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning sensor illuminated. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 01/12/2017*lj consumer…
ODI 10927650
Electrical System · Engine
***no accident*** ford dealer diagnosis found codes p2036 and p26b7 as map sensor and pefr wire and engine coolant bypass valve. The ford dealer stated that this vehicle vin#[xxx] is not under recall and wants over $1100.00 to repair . The nhtsa campaign number 15v813000 covers this vehicle's diagnosis made by ford and should be recalled also under ford's recall number 14s17-s1. I've called ford motor corp. A second…
ODI 10926536
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that coolant leaked all over the engine and the low coolant indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to place motor, inc [redacted], located at [redacted], webster, ma 01570) where it was determined that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 11133549
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle violently jerked and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. While at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled, but was able to restart on the first attempt. The dealer diagnosed that the fourth cylinder was faulty and the engine needed to be taken apart for a complete diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The…
ODI 10935328
Electrical System · Engine
While driving down the road about 50mph, the car lost all power and it actually felt as if the someone had depressed the brakes. Since i had not hit the brakes the car behind me did not see any brake lights and almost rammed me. The engine light came on briefly at some point but i can't remember exactly when. My car then stalled. I was able to drift to the side out of the way. I tried starting and it would not…
ODI 10927266
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, a burning odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. In addition, the check engine and low coolant level warning indicators remained illuminated. The contact indicated that coolant was constantly leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant bypass valve needed to be…
Fire reported
ODI 11151303
Engine · Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced premature engine failure that caused the motor to fail twice. The dealer (plattsburgh ford, [redacted], plattsburgh, ny 12901, [redacted]) diagnosed that an unknown oem part within the motor needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages), but the same…
ODI 11097602
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle suddenly shut off and a warning message indicating that the engine overheated displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water heater was faulty and fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,150.
ODI 10926400
Engine
I was driving and as i was approaching the red light my car stalled. I turned it off and on three times until i finally was able to move it. My main concern is safety should it stall when im driving. I have a 1.6l but it is not covered under the recall 14s17, should that be the issue. The symptoms seem to match, and the issue is extremely frustrating. *tr
ODI 10918937
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I had gotten into my vehicle and after turning it on i managed to make it to my neighbors house. My vehicle for the second time started to over heat and the engine light came on and the vehicle was stating that i need to refill the coolant. I just parked it and the next day we had filled the coolant again taken it to get the error codes checked and were informed we need to get a new thermostat. When taking it to the…
ODI 10919100
Engine
The engine light is on in vehicle. Coolant bypass valve is stated as not working. Are we able to find out if the vehicle was taken in due to recall for engine coolant leaks.
ODI 10920649
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled but was able to restart. The low coolant warning indicator also illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). The…
ODI 10917511
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle began to decrease in speed and was unable to accelerate. The dealer diagnosed that the engine, alternator, and wiring failed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,000.
ODI 10914019
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired, but the issue recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
ODI 10910208
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving, smoke emitted from the front end of the vehicle and the temperature gauge displayed that the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine cylinder and caused the engine to fail. As a result, the technician stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10979110
Engine
I purchased my 2013 ford escape july 2015 and for the year i had it i was fairly pleased. I had heard the horror stories about these cars catching fire and was aware of the recalls. I had been to a ford dealership back in june for a tune-up and assured all recalls had been done on the vehicle, i had bought it used but ford was able to search the information from the vin, or so they said. Friday september 23rd i was…
Fire reported
ODI 10918588
Engine
The same thing described in 13v583000 happened to me on the highway. Ford is hiding behind the vin and says because it is out of warranty and the vin is not effected by 13v583000 that they cannot repair it. I owe 16000 on this car.
ODI 10908245
Engine
Coolant bypass valve clogged causing my vehicle to overheat and stall in the middle of the highway after turning off of a very busy intersection. Managed to limp the vehicle to ford and part was replaced after two days of the dealer having it. Part is under recall, but not applicable for my vin apparently told to me by ford corporate. Cost of repair out of pocket was $400.
ODI 10927005
Engine
My 2013 ford escape is overheating and it cut off on me while in motion on the expressway and it wouldn't nor start .
ODI 10905732
Engine
Exactly two weeks after purchasing this used ford, i start it up to leave in the morning for work and my check engine light came on. I took it up to the shop to get looked at and the code coming on the code reader is p26b7 replace coolant bypass valve. Hmm common problem in several 2013 escapes there was actually a recall on many of them except mine??
ODI 10898158
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the low coolant warning indicator illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact noticed a puddle of coolant on the ground and the coolant was below the minimum line. The failure occurred five other times. The contact stated that the vehicle only experienced this failure when there was extended driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was…
ODI 10950109
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving, the message "vehicle over heating" was displayed before the engine suddenly stalled. The contact also indicated that smoke was present coming from under the hood due to oil leaking unto the engine. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10897049
Engine
My car started leaking coolant, was using about 1 gallon a month, took to dealer 3 times before they determined it was leaking coolant around the 3rd cylinder head. Motor determined to be bad. Likely cracked head or bad head gasket. Options were to tear down the motor, find and fix issue at $7500, or just replace motor for $5500. Opting to get new motor despite car only being 4 years old.
ODI 10894502