FordEscape2013
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  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi259
1–30k mi173
30–60k mi142
100–150k mi97
150–400k mi10

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2012

    Engine

    I purchased my 2013 ford escape in sept 2012. Since that time the vehicle has been recalled 5 times for fire hazards. I have taken it in twice for the smell of antifreeze and a check engine light. I was told the smell was my air freshener, i then took it back a second time with the check engine light on and has a sensor replaced that i was told would be the reason i was smelling antifreeze. It has been recalled…

    ODI 10561719

  • September 27, 2012 · 471 miles

    Engine

    I have a ford case # 15607552, i qualify for the lemon law. I cannot get the dealer, dahl ford, davenport ia or the ford rep jeff slone, chicago, il to return my calls. I have all documentation - this car continues to be a safety issue while driving. The engine continues to accelerate and hesitate randomly. Please, help me - i cannot afford a lawyer.

    ODI 10544876

  • September 10, 2012 · 1,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    There is an acceleration lag on partial throttle. This mainly occurs when starting the vehicle or when accelerating after a turn. When no acceleration is felt, the throttle pedal is depressed further and, after a delay, the vehicle takes off like a rocket. When driving the vehicle using the manual shift mode, it operates without an acceleration delay. The vehicle was brought to the dealership for this problem. They…

    ODI 10484532

  • August 10, 2012 · 7,143 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Purchased aug 2012 had nothing but problems since day one wipers,rattles in front end steering stalls on take off also a gas smell strong makes eyes water wife will not drive car i am a retired ford tech 20 years experience with ford. *tr

    ODI 10554617

  • February 10, 2012 · 6,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    The check engine light came on and averaged 15mpg highway getting to the dealership. They said it was the knock sensor. They replaced it and 24 hours later check engine light on again, same mpg. This time they say its the computer needs to be changed. One month later, check engine light on again with a fault and the engine surges. *tr

    ODI 10508319

  • October 21, 2011 · 1,725 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System

    My 2013 ford escape, 1.6 liter engine, had 3 recalls, (two were engine fire related). All 3 recall repairs were done by the local ford dealer, salem, va. We picked vehicle up after third recall work had been done on 9/17/12. We assumed the recall work was done correctly, and that ford's "fix" worked correctly. On 9/21/12 we were traveling east at 65 mph in the right lane on i-64 near charlottesville, va. It was…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10480692