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
On the commute to work, the vehicle was on the expressway going the allowed speed limit of 70 miles per hour, suddenly the dashboard sensor light indicated to "check transmission," the vehicle immediately stalled on the expressway. This vehicle has had multiple recalls due to wiring and stalling since it was purchased new in 2013. Vehicle has been taken in to repair recalls every time letter was received and above…
ODI 10725885
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
When starting, car shows "engine fault, service now" light. Took to dealership three times, has not been resolved. Recently, when braking for a stop light, engine fault reappeared and lost all power to the transmission. Huge safety issue.
ODI 10726026
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Purchased my 2013 escape del on 4/2014, it's been back to dealership for a total of 32 days since i've owned it. They had to replace at no cost due to recall 13s12 the water pump, long block 1.6ltr engine, engine indicator asy-oil level,battery,vacuum pump,therm.assy,staring angle sensor, coolant bypass solenoid, lower standpipe hose. Reprogrammed apim, pcm, icp, rcm. Ford discontinued the 1.6 engine back 2015 and…
ODI 11080390
Engine
I am stationed in germany with the us military and have taken my ford to the : fordgarage, merkurstr.11 67663 kaiserslautern +49 0631 41 65 0 for all recalls and services. My problem/complaint: my engine/emissions light comes on and stays on( no blinking) three(3) times and goes off for three(3) and continues at each time i start my vehicle. The ford shop said that all system are normal but the light continues and…
ODI 10716805
Engine
On 5/15/15, while driving on the interstate for approximately 1.5 hours, the notification for low engine coolant came on. Upon inspection, the coolant level was down about 1 inch from the max level. Please, note that the coolant was topped off one week prior. Coolant level was filled to max level again. On 6/6/15, upon starting vehicle, the notification for low engine coolant came on again immediately. The car had…
ODI 10723841
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 75 mph, the engine sputtered and the rpms decreased to 8,000. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who drove the vehicle for three weeks; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,987.
ODI 10726865
Engine
Driving on the freeway in traffic due to an accident on the shoulder, about 35 mph. I went to accelerate after passing the accident, i took my foot off the gas around 60 mph. The rpm's were bouncing up and down, and the car continued to accelerated. I slammed the brakes around 90 mph. The engine continued to rev as i pulled to the shoulder. A sheriff left the scene of the accident i passed after seeing what…
ODI 10714894
Engine · Power Train
The vehicle was driving fine while utilizing cruise control going 70 mph. All of a sudden chime sounded and engine stalled. Cluster had message "shift into park" my turn signals didn't work as well. Instrument cluster died completely as i went to pull over. Turned on hazards and shifted into park and restarted vehicle. Was able to control the situation . *tr
ODI 10713057
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving, the engine emitted smoke and the vehicle stalled. The contact opened the hood and discovered that flames were releasing from the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and discovered that the engine oil leaked causing the engine to catch on fire. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10808045
Engine
Bought a 2013 used (clean car fax) ford escape thursday april 8th, 2015. On saturday april 11th, the car engine light came on, said the engine was overheating and pull over safe. Before we were able to pull over the car went from full speed to safe mode with no power to move the car. We drifted to the side of the road, without getting hit by another car (miracle). We had the escape towed to dick smith ford in…
ODI 10714886
Engine · Power Train
When driving at highway speed suv jerks - sputters not all the time but the last time it was like a machine gun at 60mph. It stores no codes. Been to ford 3 times the 2nd time a code of miss firing they change all plugs and coils. Was on the highway a week later something.
ODI 10732802
Engine
I've been to dave crossley dealer ship 3 times on the problem with my car it pops up message engine fault service know. This will be the 4th time they have tried to fix my car 2nd time it did it i was picking up my 7 yr old child when it did it. It is not a safe car to be driving in when message pops up engine just stops. I bought this car to be reliable for me to get to work every day something has to be done about…
ODI 10712935
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. On several occasions, while driving, the contact heard a beeping noise and the engine warning indicator illuminated, indicating that the engine was overheating. Afterwards, the vehicle seized. On several occasions, the vehicle was towed to gwinnett place ford ([redacted], duluth, ga 30096, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the coolant system leaked and needed to be…
ODI 11080293
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While traveling down the highway in plover wisconsin, smoke began to pour into the vehicle via the front vents. I looked forward and saw massive flames coming from under my hood. I quickly pulled over, shut the vehicle off and ran. I call 911, where it took 15 firemen and 500 gal of water to put out the 10ft flames (see fire report). The entire front end of my car has been destroyed along with all the contents. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10724284
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact heard an unusual noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the exhaust heat shield cover detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. The details of the repairs were unavailable. In addition, the timing peg…
ODI 10701924
Engine
We were travelling in colorado. Suddenly engine started to smoke. We pulled over. Had the car towed to garage. Was complete engine failure.
ODI 11302249
Engine
Motor started running very poorly missing and bucking with reduced power then the engine default service now light came on i took it to the closest ford dealer where they finally told me it has a wiring harness issue which is not covered by manufacturer although this same issue has been recalled for other escapes with different engine size. *tr
ODI 10694697
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle loses power and stalls either idling after start or within a tenth of a mile. This occurs even if the vehicle has been driven extensively then parked and restarted or from a cold start. This condition is hazardous as power has been lost entering traffic. The car must be stopped and placed in park and restarted. This occurs about every other day. Ford dealership replaced splices in wiring harness per ford…
ODI 10694355
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated, the transmission failed to shift into gear, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The engine was shut off and restarted, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10723597
Engine · Power Train
Recall repair done in august 2014 for well publicized localized overheating of cylinder head issue. Have had two instances of overheating since... The last incident occurred on 2/19. The vehicle went to low power mode and instructed my wife to pull over immediately and stop engine... She did.... After sitting for approx 10 minutes she restarted the engine and temperatures returned to normal however the engine light…
ODI 10689533
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the coolant indicator kept illuminating and the vehicle stalled several times. Two dealers (burdick ford, [redacted], central square, ny 13036, [redacted] and romano ford, 5431 n burdick st, fayetteville, ny 13066, [redacted]) were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure more than once. The failure continued to progress. The vehicle was taken to a…
ODI 11066203
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the "engine fault" message suddenly displayed and the vehicle began to hesitate, shutter, and vibrate before reducing speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mahwah ford on franklin turn pike, mahwah, nj) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11092297
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle overheated and stalled. Additionally, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
ODI 10679942
Engine
Just turned on car and was pulling out of the driveway. The information light came on and said it was low on coolant. I noticed a burning type smell when i got out of the car to see how low the coolant was. This car had been recalled before for engine coolant leaks and overheating. I took my car in to get that recall fixed in may 2014 and now it's having that problem again. I don't know if something else broke or…
ODI 10668737
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car has been giving us an error message "engine fault service now" since we bought the vehicle. Ford has been unable to repair for the life of the vehicle. The car has no started to shut off in traffic. The incident on 12/27 i was slowing down in heavy traffic and the vehicle shut off. Cars where able to avoid us and we were able get the car restarted but it is becoming a hazard to not only us but everyone on the…
ODI 10669679