2013 Ford Escape Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 143
- 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 143 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 9 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 15 records
- engine light · 14 records
- without warning · 11 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- several times · 9 records
- independent mechanic · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 62 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
The car does not want to start while stationary after putting gas. It takes a while to get it to start and then i have to push on the gas for a couple of minutes while it sputters until the idle finally settles. It shuts off while stationary and idling in park as well.
ODI 11300659
Fuel/Propulsion System
Sometimes my 2013 ford escape stalls when i'm driving, i let it sit for a while then restart it, it starts but although i'm depressing the accelerator it doesn't respond. At other times when i start it from a stationary position it moves then sputters and shuts off.
ODI 11299806
Fuel/Propulsion System
There's is a strong smell of raw gas whenever i start the vehicle and aslo when i'm driving the vehicle
ODI 11300122
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car starts fine. After driving slowly a short distance, and applying brakes, when you pull into traffic or start moving forward the car stalls with check your engine/service your engine lights flashing. The car will restart and drive fine. It happens intermittently. It has happened on city streets pulling into traffic and in parking lots. I am concerned it will cause an accident. Base on other complaints, this is a…
ODI 11296854
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving the car stalled out or died. The interior lights and radio were not affected. The car was still on but the rpms were at 0 and i could not accelerate properly. I had to shut the car off and restart it.
ODI 11296768
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle hesitates then stalls even when in drive. This has happened in the city streets when approaching a stop sign and when pulling forward at a green light at an intersection. Pressing the gas pedal but does not re-engage and stalls. I have replaced all sparks plugs and cleaned the injectors and fuel lines. This is happening more and more - the dealership is at a loss.
ODI 11291757
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car will run for about a minute and then want to stall. Also when you start it it will drive for about 20 yards and then start idling very weird and stall. It doesn't do this all the time. It's dangerous.
ODI 11291893
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car stalls out from a standing stop randomly and without warning, yet no check engine light ever comes on. It is dangerous because it has stalled just as i'm pulling out into traffic. It has randomly been happening in the past two weeks.
ODI 11283171
Fuel/Propulsion System
2013 ford escape has been stalling out when at low rpms, for example, pulling out of a parking stall in reverse and then switching to drive, car will stall out. It sputters, then dies out. I switched out the high pressure fuel filter and also the low pressure sensor with oem parts and still happens. It doesn't happen often but i noticed that when i'm doing errands and having to turn on/off the vehicle several times…
ODI 11289384
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle repeatedly stalls after starting the vehicle and taking off. The vehicle will start and then i begin driving and it will shutter, lose acceleration ability, and stall out. Then i have to put the vehicle in park in the middle of the road or parking lot and restart. Sometimes it starts after a little delay just fine, and other times i had happened back to back two to three times. No warning lights remain. I…
ODI 11282694
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle randomly stalls, with engine completely shutting off, while the vehicle is moving. The stalling occurs while the vehicle is braking, or slowing down while driving on city streets, and i have to completely stop the vehicle, put it in park, and then restart the vehicle. It has occurred several times with other vehicles behind me, causing them to have to hit their brakes and stop as well. I took the car…
ODI 11282028
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving down highway 82, a fire started in the engine compartment, there was no notice of a fire within the cab. No smell and no visible smoke. After being flagged down about it, we managed to get out of the car and save just a few things out of the car, before the front half of the vehicle became engulfed in flames.
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11280553
Fuel/Propulsion System
When i turn on the vents for the air or heat, a smell of exhaust is coming into the cabin especially when idling. The cabin air filter was changed but did not fix the smell.
ODI 11279197
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle occasionally stalls out at low idle, either when stationary or attempting to drive up hill in forward after backing out into street. This is not triggering an error code and several mechanics cannot diagnose the issue. After completing some research, it sounds like this is a common issue with 2013 ford escapes.
ODI 11277976
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2013 ford escape has been occasionally idling funny when i start it sometimes or when i am at a stop light for some time and begin to go. It will start to putter like it is going to stall and even has stalled a time or two. It seems as if there isn't any fuel getting to the engine but the entire tank is full of gas. The car will putter and be reluctant to accelerate until it starts to go back to normal or stalls…
ODI 11278462
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
2013 ford escape sel 08/12 stalling problems. Stalled 4 times on a busy state highway. Hesitated to restart then would stall out again. This has been going on for months. Calling ford dealer tomorrow to see if it's civered under recall due to being bought used from a dealer
ODI 11266593
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel feed hose cracked. My mechanic told me there was a recall for that, but just not my vin. I wanted.to report that i had the same problem. And see if i could get reimbursed. It wad a vad car day. Started with the fuel smell, dead battery, to my brakes going out!!@ the cist for repairs are $263.05. Thankx.
ODI 11266522
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While in motion, the rpm are reduced, the car slows down, turns off and a "system check, service now" notice appears in dash board. There is a recall for same escape but 2.5, while this one is 1.3. Right now it is at ford dealer for another evaluation.
ODI 11268739
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2013 ford escape has demonstrated the same problems with the fuel injector (specifically the canister purge valve solenoid) that was part of last fall's focus recall. I had a problem last fall with my car whining, rocking when in stop and go traffic, smelling like burned fuel, and eventually stalling out entirely. Last year the car stalled out multiple times initially while stationary, and eventually while in…
ODI 11256639
Fuel/Propulsion System
If i am in park and it sits for a few minutes it will start to stall and then die. It has happened multiple times and just seems to be getting worse. Once i start the car back up it just feels like it can't go. So it has happened to me mainly while in stationary and now while in motion.
ODI 11269223
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
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
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the freeway, started to accelerate in sport mode, heard something pop. Sounded like the clutch slipped or a belt broke. Lost most acceleration. Got off freeway to take side streets home. Had a lot of trouble accelerating up hill. Would accelerate but very slowly. Not on pace with gears. Was shifting weird. Both in d and s. Took me about 4 blocks to get from 0 to 25mph.
ODI 11233611
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2013 ford escape titantum not giving me the rite reading when i put gas in it,each time my car up with gas it give me a different reading on the dashboard. It would 206 on full and next time i full it give a reading on 214 and my i put half tunk of it would give me a reading of 210 and when i empty it agian and full back the tunk it give me a reading of 234 so i take it back to the ford dealer and they tell me…
ODI 11258237