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/Propulsion System · Power Train
Had regular oil change on 4/15/13 and about a week after. While coming to a stopped the vehicle just stalled without warning. Had to come to come to complete stop to put car in park and restart. Ran vehicle health report--nl. Went to dealer who did oil change and said they never heard of this car doing it . If happened again call roadside. 05/29/13 at 545pm car stalled again no warning. Called crown ford set up appt…
ODI 10521284
Engine
In april, while proceeding through an intersection, the vehicle lost all power and stalled out in the middle of the road. I was able to quickly restart the vehicle. Once the vehicle was restarted and engaged into drive, it seemed to get a surge of power, accelerating at a faster speed than normal. On 6/16/2013, i was driving my vehicle to the store. During the trip, it felt like the vehicle was lagging, as if i was…
ODI 10520053
Engine
On 4-16-13 the engine on my new escape started to sputter and not run right. On 4-17-13 i cranked the escape in my drive way and it sputtered and died. After about 3 hours the escape cranked and i drove it to the ford dealer where i bought it to have it fixed. The escape has been at the ford dealership since 04/17/13 and they have not been able to fix the problem with the engine or the other part that keeps it from…
ODI 10510396
Engine
The engine has died and shut off while driving down a highway at 40 miles per hour twice. Took the vehicle to dealership and no problem was found. One week later on may 17 the vehicle died while pulling out into traffic. The driver had to veer unpowered off the road to avoid a head on collision. Engine has shut down four times while driving in one week. *tr
ODI 10512601
Engine
Vehicle reported engine temperature too high and that i should pull over safely. This is the same engine overheating / fire hazard problem supposedly fixed during december 2012 recall. *tr
ODI 10505960
Engine
My car keeps overheating. Here are some videos. Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgpiqxzg_ho&feature=youtu.be you can see it high at the start of this video & starting again around 50s. Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ktaa6tt_6c&feature=youtu.be this is an older video from april. *tr
ODI 10551194
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine failed with the illumination of the check engine light. In addition, the information screen center advised that the engine needed service and that the vehicle surged and stalled simultaneously. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed; which located the failure at the map…
ODI 10522016
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2013 ford escape sel 2.0l. Recurrent issues with "engine fault service now" displaying when car is started (first instance at 5817 miles, now at 11k and still happening). Results in rough idle, poor shifting, harsh acceleration. Can be reset with restart so the error must be visible and the car driven (in terrible and unsafe condition) so the dealer can validate the condition. Condition validated at dealer twice…
ODI 10531591
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
While depressing the brake pedal in order to bring the vehicle to a full stop at a stop sign in a residential neighborhood, the engine raced and the vehicle lurched forward beyond the stop sign. I, the driver, was required to quickly place the vehicle into neutral gear as the acceleration of the engine and the fully depressed brake pedal seemed to be fighting against each other. *tr
ODI 10504798
Engine
Since january, my 2013 escape has been in the shop on three separate occasions for the same major engine issue. From the driver's perspective, the car lurches and jerks and feels as though it will stall. Then a ?service engine now? Light appears. This occurs shortly after i pull out of my driveway and proceed on flat city blocks. This lurching/jerking is frightening and feels unsafe. I have been told from the ford…
ODI 10510441
Engine
I bought the car brand new nov. 2012 and it had 200 miles on it. From about mar/april 2013 i have taken the car in 6 times for the same problem over the past year and a half that they can not seem to fix. When i start the car or its already running and i start to drive the "engine fault, service now" comes up and the car goes into limp mode until its shut off and re-started again, at which point its a 50/50 chance…
ODI 10583075
Body · Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seats · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
Very disappointed by the design. Wheel well are extremely difficult to remove ice and slush they are too small and can't remove debris. Wipers in the front is not the greatest. Loses contact on windshield have a heard time seeing where i am going. Terrible wipers when purchased new wipers required. Engine having really odd noise and sluggish. I supposed they replaced the injectors. Had some torque but sounds like…
ODI 10552580
Engine · Power Train
I started my vehicle in the morning using the remote start feature. After about 10 minutes, i entered my vehicle, backed out of my driveway and put it in drive. Upon depressing the accelerator, the car hesitated, then surged, hesitated again and then stalled in the middle of the road. I put my hazard warning on and attempted to restart the vehicle. It would not restart. I finally was able to restart the vehicle…
ODI 10499999
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine gases and fumes entered the passenger compartment due to a defective windshield dowing that caused engine compartment seal to fail. In addition, the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failures and a diagnostic was performed but did not generate a diagnosis of the failure.…
ODI 10548131
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine coolant fluid leaked onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired under recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 13v583000 (engine). After the remedy repair was performed the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10608970
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased a 2013 ford escape in oct 2012. It has been in service three times for the same issue. Faulty engine light "service now" but computer didn't capture any issues with vehicle. First time dealer changed the mass pressure air sensor. The second time they contact ford which told them to upgrade the computer software, this time i called to have the manufacturer send the ford engineer which states it is the…
ODI 10502729
Engine
I used the 'remote start' feature tostart my car. I then entered the vechicle, started it up [as usual]. When pulling out of the driveway, the car stopped/stalled out. I put it in park, restarted. 'check engine' light came on. Was driving to dealership and car stopped/stalled again. Would not restart. Towed to dealership. Dealership said there was a 'problem with onboard computer'. Computer reset. Have had same…
ODI 10500086
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. Also, the engine need service soon warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to packey webb ford (1815 w ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and cylinder four was misfiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11255101
Engine
Upon taking my car in for the recall, i was notified on 12/19/2012 that the oil gasket was leaking. To date ( 1/2/13) sarat ford in agawam ma still does not have the parts or any idea when my car will be fixed. It has 3100 miles on it and i purchased it in late september 2012. *tr
ODI 10490758
Engine
During the latest recall for the ford escape 2013 with 1.6l ecoboost engine, the dealer found other issues outside the software update to prevent overheating of the engine. The dealer also stated there is a fuel bridge issue or some kind of leak, if ford knows about these issues why we don't hear about them on the recall, they are eager to fix the issue, so it leads me to believe they are hiding other issues with…
ODI 10489016
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Car was recalled in december with 786 miles on it due to recall notice 12s41 and was kept in the shop for repair from december 3rd, 2012 to december 20th, 2012. While getting an oil change on may 17th, 2013 it was discovered that the engine has an oil leak as well as the stereo buttons working intermittently. The car is now being brought in today for an unknown time of repair. The car was brand new when purchased on…
ODI 10513850
Engine
First dealer issues now sitting in lot since recall and being told the dealer does not have the fix for 1.6 yet-12-4 was told by rep at ford that i would get a buy back. Then told no on 12-14. Can't reach either person at ford. Dealer said on 12-20 that they do not have fix yet-people should be made hold and be able to get full value for trade in for 2.0. Ford is losing any confidence i had in them because of the…
ODI 10489433
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate from a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal smoke odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to packey webb ford (1815 w ogden avenue, downers grove, il 60515, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the…
Fire reported
ODI 11051773
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that he was notified of a recall for the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was contacted who confirmed that there was a concurrent recall for the vehicle. The contact stated that he was never advised of the recall by the dealer or the manufacturer. The contact was concerned that per the recall, there…
ODI 10487869
Engine
I purchased this car brand new january 4,2013 at tom denchel ford prosser, washington. All recalls have been very serious - engine will catch fire. I don't feel safe driving this car. I believe ford should have to recall every one of these 2013 ford escape's. The engine has a huge potential of catching on fire. The first recall i believe was the "fuel pump/filter was incorrectly installed" and would cause an engine…
ODI 10573021