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
Engine coolant kept leaking. Notices about 'engine coolant low' were not corrected, even after i had 2 heater hoses replaced, as per the service repair report recommended. This was done, first one hose, costing $485, the light still came on about 4 weeks later, and the second hose was replaced costing ~ $475. Even after this, on saturday september 7th, 2019, the engine began making incredible noises and smoke…
ODI 11255589
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2013 escape randomly stalls. Mechanic can't figure out what it is. Puts me in a very dangerous situation when i drive it
ODI 11253757
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
My check engine light came on and i received an error reading stating my engine coolant is low. I checked coolant and it is full. My car started to stall while i was driving it. I looked up info on this website which mimicked my issues exactly. The ford recall campaign number is 12s41. I called ford motor compay customer relationship center and asked them about my car and explained the problems and how they mimicked…
ODI 11252963
Engine
The engine appears to give a false overheat alarm and goes into limp mode soon after engine start. Turning engine off and restarting usually clears the overheat alarm and the vehicle operates normally. It will sometimes repeat and could be a problem if this were to happen at an intersection when you need to clear quickly. False overheat issues being reported all over forums with 1.6 engine. Mechanic replaced engine…
ODI 11244582
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving my car on a very busy highway and then the engine failure light came on and my car went into limp mode and stalled out several times while i was driving, this was very unsafe as i had cars going by me as i was stalling out, this could have caused a crash. I took it to the mechanic and he stated that it is a problem with my wiring harness. There is a tsb out but it says that my car was manufactured two…
ODI 11243721
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle continually stalls at idle rendering the car unsafe to drive. The manufacturer has made 3 separate attempts to resolve the issue all to no avail.
ODI 11243356
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the contact was entering the vehicle, he noticed that the oil consumption levels were low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. Sheehy ford of springfield ([redacted], springfield, va 22150, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in a recall; however, the…
ODI 11242234
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Have had car fixed multiple times including replacing entire turbo system however car continues to stall when driving. The entire car will shut off and will not accelerate.
ODI 11290256
Engine
Vehicle has had frequent "engine stalls," where there is hesitation and stumbling with the rpms moving from 1-6 sporadically. Frequent power loss with engine, and while driving on the nys thruway, almost caused an accident when vehicle engine light began to flash with major power loss. After this occurred, it was was found by the local ford dealership to require an engine replacement. This vehicle is a 2013 ford…
ODI 11291619
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle and additional coolant had to be added. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who provided a pressure test, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was towed to hall ford newport news ([redacted], newport news, va 23608, [redacted]) where…
ODI 11278612
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine stalls when in low or idle when engine is warm. Does t every time i come back out to my vehicle after going somewhere.
ODI 11242416
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while driving. Also, the engine overheated, coolant leaked from the engine, and "coolant overheating' appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to thoroughbred ford (8501 n boardwalk avenue, kansas city, mo 64154, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the cylinder was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11245496
Engine
Continued leak of antifreeze now system has drained empty
ODI 11233630
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle in motion, highway and city speeds, engine is hesitating and stalling when accelerating. 2013 turbo ford escape
ODI 11231791
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
CAR WILL REV. HIGH AND THEN SHUT OFF.
ODI 11246679
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Mid-day, 91 degrees. Car shuddered reversing out of the driveway. No previous problems. I waited and car idled well. I left the neighborhood and turned left into traffic on a five-lane road. I lost acceleration merging from the center turning lane. The vehicle revved, getting fuel, but there was no forward movement, no shuddering, nothing. I moved the vehicle into "sport" mode, in case i had bumped the selector, but…
ODI 11230430
Engine
When i start my car, about 1 out of 10 times it will start but give me an alert that it needs services and will jump and stutter while driving. Ford reported it was an issue with the oxygen intake and altitude and reported they fixed it but it is still doing it. This is only right after i start it. If i turn it off and restart will is fine. Now is has also started stalling while driving. Again if i turn it off and…
ODI 11229914
Engine
Steady engine light with occasional off/on - overheating - replaced water pump - engine light still on -- water pump blew, car was running. Car information systems said "pull over and stop !"
ODI 11234804
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car keeps stalling. It all started after one random drive of car sitting all night, all of a sudden my temperature gauge went skyrocketing and my car started smoking. And needed coolant which was fine just before all of that happen. After that it will just randomly stall, the oil pressure light will come on and then my battery light. My oil like on my dipstick is skyrocketing even after letting your car sit.…
ODI 11271336
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
My car constantly stalls. It stalled periodically but i thought well maybe it's was because of how hot it was outside. But that it's the case. I can be at a light stopped, driving down the street/expressway and it'll start to lose stutter and stall out with only the battery light and oil lamp light coming on. Sometimes itll start right back up others it has it sit and cool down. Even tho my engine isn't reading hot…
ODI 11282326
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and overheated. There was no fire or any warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold gaskets failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Sunbury motor co (943 n 4th st, sunbury, pa 17801, [redacted]) was contacted and stated that an unknown recall…
ODI 11235124
Engine
Refer to original nhtsa recall 13v583. Currently car has 93,00 miles and the #4 cylinder is now leaking coolant and oil. The car stutters and vibrates at start up. The issue has been diagnosed by independent mechanic. Repair cost $3,200. This recall was originally cleared by david mcdavid ford, ft. Worth in 2014. I contacted ford toll free and they don't feel liable since recall issue was cleared in 2014.
ODI 11231007
Engine
Every time i get gas, the vehicle stalls the first time i try to start it.
ODI 11223018
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My escape all of a sudden completely stopped accelerating in the middle of driving took it to a ford dealer they said there were no codes the 2013 ford escape 2.0 was recalled for the same reason!!! You need to recall the 1.6 ford escape ecoboost my car litterly did what the recall said was happening
ODI 11221608
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The escape has stalled several times. First time it stalled and stopped with no indication of issue on interstate. We were able to get it moved to parking lot after several times waiting for it to start. Had car towed to mechanic. The car never stopped for him. We picked it and drove in the morning to church and back with no issues. I drove it in afternoon temp around 85 degrees for about 3 miles. Car stopped…
ODI 11220813