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 the 2013 ford escape 2.0 with eco-boost. Suddenly it began stalling when i was in park, it has gradually began stalling when i am in drive but at a stop. Luckily it has not happened while i was in motion. The engine light comes on along with service now indicator and other dash icons. I put the vehicle in park and restart with no problem. All icon's disappear and the vehicle goes back to running normal. I…
ODI 10618044
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate mileage was 9,300. Updated 9/18/14*cn updated 2/11/2015*js
ODI 10611234
Engine
Since our 2013 ford escape had the ford recall 13s12c and 13s12d completed in early april, the vehicle fuel mileage has dropped by an average of 2 mpg. Some aerodynamic features of the vehicle were compromised under the recall to help keep the engine from over heating and starting a fire. Its a good thing we leased this vehicle because we will be returning it to the dealer when the lease is up and most likely will…
ODI 10597979
Engine
On the first incident i was slowing down to make a left turn in a busy intersection. The service engine now default light came on and the car stalled. I was nearly killed as cars had to swerve to go around me. The second and third incidents happened as i slowed down to make a right hand turn. The car has also stalled at stop signs. *tr
ODI 10604291
Engine
The car stalls at low speeds, after braking and then trying to accelerate. It's happened at least 8 times, and it's been to the ford dealer (veterans ford in tampa) at least 4 times to check it out, but the service dept cannot duplicate the problem. They have run tests, and checked for 'codes' in the engine, but no codes appeared, although the last time, i drove it directly to the dealer after it stalled. It always…
ODI 10653159
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Following service performed for recalls for possible coolant leak / engine fire, engine fault codes for low coolant began to display. Visual confirmation of low coolant in reservoir. Added coolant to proper level several times at weekly intervals while driving approx. 200 miles per week. Loss of coolant was not an issue until the recall servicing was done. Three or four service visit attempts to fully diagnose and…
ODI 10638513
Engine
My 2013 ford escape started with a jolting, rocking and rough ride. The engine fault service now light came on. If you turned it off and restarted it, would be ok and light would not come back on. This started around 28,000 miles. I took to ford dealer and they kept for a day, hooked to computer and told me nothing was coming up as wrong. They took it out on the road and could not replicate it. But they did fix 5…
ODI 10595679
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
On 5/31/14, upon starting vehicle (2.0 l, sel), vehicle running rough, sputtering, lurching when accelerator was depressed, etc. Message on dash screen stated "engine fault - service now". Drove car approximately 8 miles to a ford dealer i was not familiar with. Turned car off but then decided to move car. Started car, all issues disappeared, so i left and drove car 35 miles to my home with no issues. Drove car…
ODI 10611246
Engine
Car stalled while driving at 35 mph with no warning, nearly causing an accident. *tr
ODI 10595340
Engine
As i was slowing to turn left the car stalled in the middle of the intersection. And again, as i stopped at the stop sign, it stalled again. I took this car into the dealer ( third time) because of the stalling issue and i had just picked it up from the dealer service department, (who said they could not find anything) when the car stalled a mile away from the shop. It was closing time on a holiday weekend,when i…
ODI 10594175
Engine
1.6l ecoboost: service engine indicator comes on. Dealer has determined several instances of engine misfire. Initially too, a more urgent indicator light came on (amber) indicating that the coolant level is low. A yet more urgent indicator light comes on (red) indicating the engine is overheating and the engine is reduced to running on two cylinders. However, this indication appeared only shortly after the engine…
ODI 10605378
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine and coolant indicators illuminated and there was a drastic reduction in speed. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over as it stalled. After waiting a brief moment, the vehicle was restarted, but was not able to be safely driven. Bob bell ford (7125 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061, [redacted]) was notified of the failure and…
ODI 11170722
Engine
2013 ford escape as i back out of parking lot, car dies, engine light comes on and oil light appears also. Car also shut down at busy intersection. Took car into dealership next morning, started car up and it died, did this 3 times and the ford service man witnessed this. They have had car 4 days in the shop. Shop foreman has driven car home to see if it can be duplicated and can not. They say when they hook up to…
ODI 10593736
Engine
The "engine fault, service now" light came on and the car would not accelerate. I had to pull over and hit ok in order to turn off vehicle. When i got out of the car it smelled like burning in the engine. After researching this online it is worrisome that this is not part of a recall yet. It seems there are many of these escapes with the same issue, some catching fire. Please advise! *tr
ODI 10588578
Electrical System · Engine
While turning at a speed of approximately 5 mph the car stalled causing the loss of power steering and power brakes. This was the third incident of the car stalling. "williamsburg ford and preowned" serviced the car today and found no fault codes. Claim that they can not service the car without ford's authorization via "recall". This vehicle is potentially dangerous once a stall occurs to a driver from side or rear…
ODI 10592032
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact was advised by another driver that smoke emitted from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where flames were seen from under the hood. When the contact moved away from the vehicle it exploded. There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police…
Fire reported
ODI 10587496
Engine
I have 2013 ford escape titanium.i have to have the car towed into coughlin ford, johnstown, oh twice. This is what the car was doing. Vehicle bucked and lurched and went into limp mode. The car quit and would not restart. I called ford roadside assistance and had it towed to coughlin ford, johnstown, oh. Coughlin called and said that they could not find anything wrong with the car. On the second occasion the car…
ODI 10598386
Electrical System · Engine
First occurrence was nearly three months ago. 2013 ford escape as repeatedly, with increasing frequency but randomly lost power and with the engine shutting off. Car has lost engine power and with no ability to accelerate while driving speeds up to 40 mph. It has occurred while approaching a stop, sitting at a stop sign, accelerating post stop, turning left, turning right and while navigating around-about and…
ODI 10609070
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle independently decelerated. In addition, the contact stated that the service immediately warning light illuminated and the rpms would increase and decrease. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa…
ODI 10650371
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Vehicle sputtered and shut off while in traffic at approx. 35 mph. This has happened 3 more times, it is now at the dealer for the 4th time in attempt to repair. Ford has so far been unable to provide the dealer with an adequate explanation or fix. The dealer has been more than cooperative but is at the mercy of ford. A vehicle shutting off for no apparent reason and without warning could lead to serious injuries.…
ODI 10604378
Engine · Steering
It started as a recall. There was danger of fire in the motor. Took in on april 21, 2014 and told it would be back in 2 days. Down hill from there. Bad water pump. Waiting for parts. The motor has been taken apart and put back. Dealer test drove and "check engine light" came on. This has happened twice. Ford has said they would send a "new" motor. This is july 7th and i still don't have my car back. Dealer said they…
ODI 10608781
Air Bags · Engine
When i brake to slow down the car for a red-light stop the engine shut down before the car was completely stopped. This happened 3 times in the 4/20 week. Ford service couldn't find what's wrong because they couldn't "reproduce" the problem. Another safety issue is the passenger airbag. The airbag-off warning sign always lit up randomly when my son sits in that seat. My son is slightly over 100 lbs. Ford people said…
ODI 10586072
Engine
On april 18,2014 car was in a ford dealership because i heard a rattle coming from underneath the car a day or two before. I noticed the heat shield was falling off and tearing away from a bolt. The dealership at that time stated i must have driven over something to cause it to come off. They charged me for the repair. Now it is april 14,2015 and the same problem is happening all over again. Same noise and tearing…
ODI 10705540
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle started making a clanking noise. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. When the vehicle was observed the front tires were bent outward. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the under pan needed to be replaced in order to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
ODI 10587432
Engine
2013 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice problems. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the part had not been manufactured, and it would be awhile, before any parts would be available. The consumer referenced recall # 13v583000. *jb
ODI 10587984