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
1st incident: while driving thru a store parking lot at about 10 mph and further reducing the speed to park, the engine quit without warning. After engaging park, i was able to restart the engine normally. No check light remain lit. Vehicle mileage 4850 - weather condition: about 85 deg - humid - 10:00~11:00 am - second week in july 2013 2nd incident: while driving at approx 25 mph and reducing speed to turn into a…
ODI 10533234
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Started ignition and automatically displayed message - engine fault service engine now. Pulled out of home driveway and when accelerated on the gas, vehicle jerked severely. Pulled over and turned off the vehicle and restarted, the same message and jerking occurs. Later that day i started the vehicle, the message went away and had no jerking upon accelerating. This "engine at fault" is a serious concern if this…
ODI 10526276
Engine
First thing in the morning, after car was off for more than 10 hours, i started car to see engine fault service now" error. Backed a few feet out of garage, turned off vehicle. Turned vehicle back on about 5 minutes later. No error. Drove car for about 10-15 minutes. No problems. Turned car off. Restarted car 70 minutes later to see engine fault service now error appeared again. Drove car for 10-15 minutes with…
ODI 10534752
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 70 mph up an incline, the overheating warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ford fairfield ([redacted], fairfield, ca 94534), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). The…
ODI 11019417
Engine
Vehicle displayed message service engine fault service engine now on start up. Immediately shut down and restarted. Message went away. Next day vehicle displayed same message and then began jerking severely. Taken to ford dealer. Forced to pay for rental! Vehicle has 6800 miles! Dealer never gets back to me when they say they will. Tried telling me to take vehicle back without them fixing it. Serious safety risk as…
ODI 10525240
Engine
The cam phazor used in the 2013 ford escape variable valve timing system failed after only one week and 750 miles. We noticed the vehicle was hard to start, idled rough, and hesitated. This is a brand new vehicle. We purchased this car in east tennessee on july 4, 2013, and it was in the shop a week later for a major engine repair. So glad it did not break down on the interstate and leave us stranded, but the…
ODI 10524841
Engine
Vehicle with approximately 4000 miles stalls while driving. The vehicle has stalled 3 times in the last 15 days, twice while driving on major roads with average speed being about 45 mph. The vehicle literally just turns off. It doesn't shake, jerk, make any noise, nothing, just turns off. I get a message that says "engine fault service now." it is a very scary situation to experience. Since the car just dies at full…
ODI 10525119
Engine
Driving approx. 15/20 mph on a side street. Went to backup and turn around and the engine just shut down. I was able to restart with no issues. I'm glad i wasn't on the highway when this happened. On 08/02/13, went to my driveway to start the car. I got a "engine fault service now" error. Vehicle was jumping and seemed like it was struggling to go past 25/30 mph. Seemed as though you were driving with the parking…
ODI 10533287
Engine
For the fourth time in 4 months the"engine fault. Service now." message displayed. Another day of work missed to being the vehicle into the dealer. Thankfully i bought the service package but it was for 'just in case' not a monthly visit. The dealer staff has been very close-lipped about the history of this event happening on many other of these same vehicles. *tr
ODI 10523242
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While driving, in humid weather conditions the vehicle lost power and began lurching, shuddering and jerking. Center, driver side screen (behind steering wheel) displayed "engine fault - service now". Was able to drive about a mile back home in "limp mode". I shut off the engine, waited and then restarted and all seemed ok. Next day i went to the ford dealer's service and explained the problem. They could not pull…
ODI 10522299
Engine · Power Train
My car has overheated twice after the recall fix. My coolant was violently boiling over. My transmission is also grossly shifting incorrectly. I almost got hit by another car when i was trying to merge onto the freeway since it wasn't going to the next gear. The transmission redlined and then shifted. I checked my obt and i'm not getting any codes for these problems. I'm not sure what to do anymore since anytime…
ODI 10521995
Engine
As i am driving along, my car starts to jump & sputter & dies. Information light comes on with "engine fault, service immediately." i take the car in to the ford dealer & he tells me there is not a code showing up so they can't do anything. I have had my escape to the ford house 4 times for the exact same thing & everytime, no code shows up. What the heck? If the engine dies & it tells you engine fault service…
ODI 10626293
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled as the engine failure service soon warning message illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. In addition, unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure…
ODI 10524912
Engine
Was driving doing 40mph when out of no where i received a message instructing me to immediately pull vehicle over and shut down due to engine overheating. Never received a "low coolant" light, just a sudden warning to pull over. Had to be towed from the incident. Luckily no one was injured and there were no accidents as it was a two lane, one way, street with no shoulders. Opened the hood and i had absolutely no…
ODI 10513837
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine was started and the engine fault message warning light illuminated as the vehicle hesitated and jerked. The failure was experienced several times. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the engine sensor. The dealer cleaned the engine sensor however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10525024
Engine
Purchased the vehicle new on may 7, drove 10 miles and parked the vehicle in my garage. On may 11, i noted a substantial amount of engine oil under the car. The vehicle was towed to the service department and the following was noted: oil leak diagnosis timing peg plug missing from right side of engine block. The right half axle shaft and bearing bracket were removed, the plug hole was cleaned and threads tapped…
ODI 10512279
Engine
The "engine fault service now" light came on and vehicle chugged and lurched. Brought to dealer the next day and computer diagnosis showed nothing appeared. I even took a picture of the light. This has happened numerous times since. This matter should be investigated further since i have noticed many complaints on this. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10532994
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times where the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 6,150. ..updated 01/23/2014 *bf
ODI 10555334
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While stopped at a stoplight, with the car in drive and my foot on the brake the engine revs up and the car lurches forward and crashes into the car in front of me. This happened last week at a drive thru and i was fortunate that no one was in front of me. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10510892
Engine
I bought a 2013 ford escape new in nov of 2012. This is an unsafe car. Every summer in las vegas where i live the car overheats and i loose engine power. This is a very dangerous situation especially for me as i am 71 years old. I have brought the car back to the dealer many times to correct the problem and they have been unable or unwilling to fix it
ODI 10745818
Engine
I just leased a new car, a 2013 ford escape with a 2.0 l ecoboost engine. I had only filled the tank once before i noticed serious problems; whenever i came to a stop, the escape would shudder and stall or simply turn off. It happened on multiple occasions daily for about a week before i could take it to the shop. As a surgeon, i typically get off much later than the ford dealership was open. They have taken it for…
ODI 10513207
Engine
Losing coolant but no visible signs where it's going. The water pump was changed but did not resolve problem. I bought the vehicle in 2013 and when the weather began to get cold the service engine light came on. I added a small amount of coolant then. It has gotten worse over the years but no one knows where i'm losing it from. I saw where other ford escapes are being recalled with the same problem but mine was not…
ODI 11268622
Engine
My ford escape 1.6l engine will overheat if i park it by the beach all day & then try to drive over the foothills to the valley. This is a consistent and repeatable problem. I have two videos that i showed ford but apparently they can't fix it. This car is not safe to drive since my car can overheat when i'm on a road like highway 17, which doesn't have a shoulder. *tr
ODI 10550578
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. A week after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooling bypass valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed as having the…
ODI 10934724
Electrical System · Engine
Starting around 6,500mi, escape would not start without a jump start. After several days of calling tow trucks for these jumps, took it into ford dealership. They swapped battery and said that's all it needed. After a week, escape engine cut out at while stopped at red signal light. Engine warning lights for oil and battery came on, and nothing else. Pushed car to side of road and after waiting for tow for 20…
ODI 10510967