2013 Ford Escape Latch Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- side door · 11 records
- door latch · 10 records
- rear passenger · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- latches locks · 7 records
- locks linkages · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door latch malfunctioned and the door would not remain closed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (quality ford, [redacted], cushing, ok) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 11256826
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the contact's daughter was making a right turn at 5 mph, the driver's side door latch disengaged and the door opened without warning. The contact managed to hold the door closed and drove home. The vehicle was taken to rountree ford ([redacted], shreveport, la 71105, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the…
ODI 11254653
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the driver's door would not remain latched. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle battery had to be removed so that it would not drain when the vehicle was not being occupied. Mooresville ford (151 e plaza dr, mooresville, nc 28115, [redacted]) was…
ODI 11204773
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various low speeds, the rear passenger door latch connector failed to operate when prompted. The contact stated that the rear passenger door would not latch while stationary, and the rear passenger door would not remain in place even after the child lock mechanism was engaged and disengaged. The contact drove home at various…
ODI 11130463
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). While driving approximately 68 mph, the rear passenger door flung open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (northgate ford, cincinnati, ohio) and the recall repairs were completed. Five days ago, while driving approximately 70 mph, the driver's door flung open. The vehicle was…
ODI 11003118
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) months ago. The contact was unable to determine when the manufacturer would send the parts to the dealer. The front passenger side door latch failed to function properly. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was waiting on the remedy and parts to be…
ODI 10945630
Engine · Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced premature engine failure that caused the motor to fail twice. The dealer (plattsburgh ford, [redacted], plattsburgh, ny 12901, [redacted]) diagnosed that an unknown oem part within the motor needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages), but the same…
ODI 11097602
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the driver side door opened. The contact coasted over to the side of the road. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
ODI 10915733
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the front driver side door latch failed and the door was unable to close securely without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
ODI 10927174
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear driver side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,400.
ODI 10898198
Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear passenger door failed to remain closed and opened independently while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door lock failed. The lock was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v239000 (structure). The…
ODI 10896079
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 5 mph, the rear passenger side door flew open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10885637
Latch
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver side door flung open and did not close. There was no warning indicator illuminated. A local dealer and the manufacturer were notified and stated that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. Meanwhile, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v495000 (electrical system) and…
ODI 10872203
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side door latch failed and prevented the door from closing. The failure also occurred with the rear passenger side door. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
ODI 10783420
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the rear drivers side door latch had become difficult to close. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages ) but the interim notice indicated that the parts may become available mid second quarter of 2017 so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact felt…
ODI 10916813
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline · Latch · Service Brakes · Steering · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the engine stalled and the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who replaced the tire wiring for the map return signal and the tcbp return. The contact stated that five months after the repairs the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the…
ODI 10614547