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.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After short drives and usually a 15 minute to 30 minute rest, the car starts up but after short drives the car begins to stall out like fuel is cut off and dies after driving a very short distance. Putting the car in neutral and giving it gas does not stabilize the car and it dies. Does do this all the time but it has happened 7 or 8 times over a 2 month period.. The mechanic finds nothing wrong and no service info…
ODI 10978570
Fuel/Propulsion System
I took my vehicle in to take the emission test after it did not pass the first one. I spent over six hundred dollars o have the codes addressed and fixed supposedly. My vehicle failed the test again with one of the same codes as before and one new one relating to the fuel system. Codes ( ) ( ). I am very disappointed, frustrated and very, very concerned. Especially having continual issues with the fuel system, it is…
ODI 10971945
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving my 2013 ford escape sel with only 52000 miles on it home from shopping in reno, nevada. I was in washoe valley, nv when i though the high winds were keeping my car from speeding up, when i could not accelerate i pulled to the slow lane and then onto the shoulder. I put the car in park and look at my dash to see if i was overheating or any other issues were apparent. My dash showed nothing wrong at all. No…
Fire reported
ODI 10957573
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Coolant light came on and after coolant was added the check engine light came on and what not go out. Also every time i added fuel my vehicle would not start. Each time i would add fuel it took several tries to start the engine. Every other day i would not be able to start the engine for hours. I took the car in to a ford dealership for inspection i had several codes come up. A failed coolant bypass valve was…
ODI 10971528
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall my vehicle had endless issues and problems. I would drive a mile or so to gas station, turn off car, get gas and then the car wouldn't start or drive 15 miles, do a job, 30 minutes later get in and the car wouldn't start. It took several times for the vehicle to turn over and then stay running. I would throw it into gear to get the engine running and sometimes it'd be fine, other times it would bog…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11149580
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled randomly several times while in motion. While making a turn, the failure progressed. The vehicle was tested for the dtc by an independent source. In addition, an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer excluded the vehicle…
ODI 10954889
Fuel/Propulsion System
Leaking engine coolant part number cv6z18472s no part available united states and canada with 100 on backorder
ODI 11062460
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
As many other ford escape 2013 owners, my car stopped working properly putting my life and those of my wife and kids at risk. It started when the engin began to cut off when idle. At the begining, there were no check engine light. Car will restart but a 150 m later the engine will start fighting to stay on and most of the time the engine lose the battle. So i restart again until ( after 2, or 3 times) the engine…
ODI 11040269
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to a dealer. On different occasions, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor coming from the ventilation. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but noticed that coolant was missing. The contact continued to refill the…
ODI 10986346
Fuel/Propulsion System
Traveling at 45 mph stopped to make a right turn and the engine stalled for around the 6th time in the last month. The car is hard starting after this happens. The is a loud noise coming from the gas tank. Been checked out by independent mechanic and cant duplicate because no check engine light comes on. Talks to ford service and they say nothing unless it throws a code. Very worried that this will cause a major…
ODI 10929906
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning sensor illuminated. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 01/12/2017*lj consumer…
ODI 10927650
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle stalls out when accelerating after starting and also when accelerating in highway driving. Recently in heavy traffic. Barely avoided accident. Have to shut off and restart. Local dealer is servicing fuel system at this time.the service rep stated that it could be a fuel sensor. Researched online and found same/similar problems with this make, model and year. Vehicle just serviced on 11/21/2016. Odometer…
ODI 10928374
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my vechicle will stall go dead also when i start it it's like not getting gas when i'm driving down the road it just stalls in the middle of traffic for it to be a 2013 i've had lots of issues / recalls on what was a new vechicle.
ODI 10954108
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly hesitated and stalled several times without warning. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure, so the condition continued. The vehicle was later taken back to the dealer who indicated that the fuel canister and line assembly needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced by an independent mechanic, but the…
ODI 10917747
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Seat Belts · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10967634
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine fault service now light comes on frequently. Dealership replace map sensor. Worked for one week. Continues to happen which causes car to hesitate and stall. Garage says i have to drive it there when message comes on without shutting it off as the code clears upon shut down. Impossible to continue to drive a stalling car on the freeway to the garage. Now the computer screen above the steeing wheel went out.…
ODI 10903825
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle sold to me as part of military car sales program overseas. When attempting to fulfill recalls at overseas location, ford dealership said they are unable to acquire the parts necessary for completing the recalls in the uk.
ODI 11073755
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car nearly stalls when accelerating from a stop or from a slower speed. Rpms rev up and when it finally goes, it surges forward. This is going to cause me to be rear ended! I've had the car into the dealer twice already for this problem, yet it continues. There are two times when it occurs. First is when accelerating from a stop and second is if you've had to slow down (when another car is turning off the road) and…
ODI 10839813
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchased vehicle in august of 2014 with 28,000 miles on it. About 2-3 weeks ago the vehicle just stalked, lost all power then died on my wife with my 19 month old baby girl in the car. Vehicle starts right back up when this occurs. It happens a couple of times a week and is very dangerous. Sometimes it will die when you are trying to accelerate or merge into traffic. Took it to the same ford dealer we purchased the…
ODI 10839970
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Since january 18, my car has stalled many time while driving, has been to the dealership six times, not fixed, always unable to replicate. It has now been there for a week, trying to replicate the stalling. It has stalled while diving out of my driveway, on side streets, and twice on the highway. No engine lights go on, it just stalls. The radiator, the map sensor and now the battery have been replaced, still no…
ODI 10865225
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine temperature warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The dealer informed that the fuel pressure sensor and the engine wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10820040
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank compressing, causing the vehicle to rough idle, surge or stall while driving with no warning. Has stalled on three different occasions. Unsafe to drive. Check engine light illuminates. Ford requires a $100 fee to check vehicle and stated customer would have to pay for repairs and then see if ford will reimburse.
ODI 10823443
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased my '13 escape se at the end of sept 2014. In december '14 it started leaking coolant and oil all over the driveway while it was parked. The weather strip was falling off the door. Then when it was raining, water poured in through the reading light as i was backing out of the driveway. I brought it to the dealer and it took 3 weeks for repairs and recalls to be done. It went back for other recalls twice.…
ODI 10811153
Fuel/Propulsion System
My mom's car is a remote fob push button start an stop and she cannot hear the car running to cut off sometimes leaving it running. We asked the ford dealer to program a 3 minute idle shut down but could not accomodate. No injury has been caused.
ODI 10781560
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Coolant issues, overheating and vehicle stopping completely, this occurred several times; head gasket replaced, turbo replaced, spark plugs coming out on their own, wheel bearing and sensor gone, touch screen gone
ODI 10785541