2013 FORD Escape

Hello. I have had issues with the transmission on my 2013 Ford Escape since before last year. It was overheating and leaking coolant. I had to have the coolant line replaced. Stuckey Ford Dealership told me that the transmission would not last in the 2013 Ford Escape and that they are constantly replacing/rebuilding them. My Escape has started shifting badly and the “transmission fault” light has been coming on. I took it to a shop to see if maybe the transmission fluid level was off or the fluid needed changed. They ran a diagnostic and stated that I would need a new transmission or have the one that I have repaired/rebuild. I got two estimates for this and the lower of the two was $3500.

I had purchased my 2013 Escapse SE AWD (non-turbo) last January 2021 at 59k miles (currently at 81+k miles) and haven’t had any issues – I do my regularly scheduled oil changes and such. I’m about 1050 miles away from my next oil change but that’s about it. The check engine light came on and I got the danger of overheating/low coolant warning and the engine just died and all the dash lights came on. So I luckily was able to pull over safely and turned off the car. When I started it back up, the temp gauge was almost to the the top, but very quickly came back down to normal, the coolant light warning was off with just the check engine light on. I pulled into a gas station promptly purchased coolant and much to my surprise it wasn’t low at all and was just slightly above the Minimum mark. I put a little in after makeshifting a long neck funnel out of a water bottle and a regular funnel (it was all the place had) and put a little bit in. Was able to get it to the mechanic but they can’t look at it until tomorrow as they were about to close. I have no leak marks in my garage so I have no idea what’s going on.

Needed to replace transmission car didn’t even have 50k miles on it. That was just the first of endless issues with this sUV absolutely the biggest piece of junk ever bought! Money Pit I’m stuck with needed to replace tie rods radiator tank now fluid is leaking again from somewhere. Everything inside is plastic cheaply made and assembled most things are falling out or have fallen out already!! Junk junk Junk nos driver assist hill light on can’t turn off and when on highway if I hit a bump car jerks to left gonna get killed in this piece of crap

Starting a month after I bought this vehicle I’ve had continuous problems with heater house bypass coolant valve, vvt solenoid, valve gasket expansion tank and so on. Overheating and a weird thing everyone the battery is faulty and has to be replaced. It’s everything about the recall but for some reason I’m not a part of the recall. These are the only things it’s gone into the shop for

Starting a month after I bought this vehicle I’ve had continuous problems with heater house bypass coolant valve, vvt solenoid, valve gasket expansion tank and so on. Overheating and a weird thing everyone the battery is faulty and has to be replaced. It’s everything about the recall but for some reason I’m not a part of the recall. These are the only things it’s gone into the shop for

Radio, cd blue tooth just stopped working

No sound from stereo- radio -CD player or Bluetooth

Wipers start by themselves then won\'t work at all, even in the rain. I\'ve had the multi switch replaced Oct 8, 2018. That did not solve the problem. Checked the fuse and motor wipers. The battery was replaced Aug 2018. It started around September 18, 2018.

Power Steering Assist Fault. Loss of Power steering.

Hello, I took my Escape to get repaired because the coolant level is low message came up. Took it in Dec then it was back shortly after. I dropped it off again on Jan 22,2018 and was told the water heater hose had a leak in it and it was a part issue. They told me it was back-ordered for five days. I have waited two weeks and now Ford says the part won\'t be ready till March 7, 2018. They supposedly are behind 3 to 5 thousand parts. Ford just said sorry and I have to wait! I can\'t drive my car for six weeks?? If there are over 3k parts behind there must be something wrong. Why is there no recall?? Please help!! I need to have a vehicle and they won\'t supply a loaner. Why should I have to rent a car when Ford obviously has a problem with this part and is behind in manufacturing it for six weeks?

The part number is:

CV6Z-18472-S – Water Heater Hose

Please help,
Edwin
678.984.4822

Intermittent power steering failure. Three times we had unexplained and intermittent power steering failure. Two upon start up and once while driving at low speeds. While driving lost power steering. Safely pulled over and turned car off and then on and then it seemed to reset. Same happened twice on start; got error message, turned off the car and turned it on only for the issue to go away. I have not had time or luxury to go to ford to get hammer with repairs. This is a safety issue and seems and should be a recall NOW! This all occurred within the year from around 50-65K miles on the vehicle.

Radio fault was minor, touch screen stopped working. Reset the computer, fixed.

Power steering is a major PITA. Drives like a log truck. Parked the car Wednesday Aug 2, an hour later started it up, no EPAS. Seems to be a common fault, there is a recall for 2008-2011 models. Hoping it is expanded to include the 2013.

I went to a used car dealership on 05/20/2017, saw the 2013 ford escape and was very interested. I test drove the car multiple times, checked for everything I knew to check for and decided that i wanted to purchase the vehicle. On my drive home ( 2 hour drive) because i have always shopped through the same dealer, and halfway home my check engine light came on. I took it to the shop yesterday 05/23/2017 and found out that the turbocharger engine was not working, i wasn\'t even aware that this car had a turbo charger engine.. Kind of surprised ford would put a turbocharge engine in a SUV. Anyway, i was informed that the part wouldn\'t cause immediate damage, but eventually the turbo engine would start falling apart and would cause metal debris to shoot into my exhaust, causing a whole world of other issues. The part to have replaced is on back order until august because apparently many people with the same car are having the same issues. Its going to cost me 1400.00 to fix this issues because i bought the car \"as is\". Not only that, but the mechanic said that the car doesn\'t even need a turbocharger engine, but since it was built in, its something you have to keep, you cant just get rid of it. AND approximately every 50k miles, its going to need replaced again!!! I was never made aware of any of this when i purchased the car, and am now stuck paying 11k for a car that isn\'t worth anything to anyone who knows about the major issues it will continue to have. Not to mention the list of insane recalls. I feel like i was lied to, mislead about the condition of the car but unfortunately, as far as i can tell, there isn\'t anything i can do about it.
Anyone can contact me with suggestions or comments through my personal email : [email protected].

I purchased my car in July 2013 from the Ford Delearship in St Thomas, VI, Metro Motors.

Since purchasing this car, communicating and dealing with the Service department has been equivalent to HELL!

My latest complaint is the recent door latch recall…

I experienced door latch recall issue after hours on Friday, February 17th WHILE DRIVING! I called the company on Saturday morning and was told that the service department was not open. On Monday I contacted them again several times to be told by the service department that the computer system was down. I even went to the dealership and got no help, being told that the replacement parts were not expected until 2nd quarter of the year. WHAT? My door is broken NOW!!! I even asked if they could replace it with a defective part if they had any on-hand so that my car could be drivable. Up to now I have gotten no response because their system was down.

Called a personal contact on Tuesday afternoon and was asked to call back on Wednesday morning. I did. I was asked if I received a letter, to which I replied no, but I do have the problem and do I need to have a letter to get the obviously defective part replaced? I shared my VIN number as requested and am still awaiting feedback on this.

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE BUSINESS PRACTICE. I started looking into purchasing the part, but that should not be necessary.

I am so irate right now!

Abrupt failure of power steering. Dealer replaced sealed power steering unit, which apparently contains electronic power steering module and steering mechanics.

While driving to work, my back windshield made a popping sound as a baseball sized chunk of glass fell out. The the whole thing started making crackling sounds as it slowly shattered and more pieces fell out. There was nobody around to throw anything at the window and the defroster wasn\'t on.

Power steering malfunction while driving on the highway. Loss control and ran off the road.

2013 Ford Escape lost power steering twice on 9/12/16 with the \"Steering Assist Fault\" message in the middle of driving. 1st time happened 2 minutes after start while turning out the driveway. 2nd one happened 10 minutes after start while driving. If this happens during driving it is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!! You lose control of the vehicle. My wife would have crashed for sure. They say it has a manual reversion to drive without power steering but it is no the same. I have driven cars without power steering and this is way harder.

The rack and pinion had problems and was replaced on 8/5/15 at 23973 miles. It has gone out again on 9/12/16 at 38000 miles. Now ford is saying its not covered under warranty even though it was replace once under warranty and is is clearly a faulty system to have gone out twice in less than 3 years and 38000 miles. This is a safety issue for sure and I have no doubt this will lead to a recall or lawsuit.

Recall-doors

Second time door latch broke, this time driver door. Latch broke while at grocery store. Closed and locked door when I got there, came out later to find door latch was sprung. Had 1 year old grandson in car seat in back. Had to drive home with one hand while holding door shut. Very dangerous when making right hand turn. This is a life threatening problem that needs immediate attention on Fords part!!

Rear door will not latch shut

broken door latch, rear driver door. Despite the same complaint with other Ford models, the dealer refused to even attempt to get Ford to warrant this, even though my door flew open going down the road.

First Problem April 2016 – Engine shaking at 55/60 mph – Rear transaxle mount replaced 5/3/16
Second Problem – Car stalling and shaking / but not turning off – towed 5/11/16 – Replaced main harness wiring 5/12/16
Third Problem – Car stalled / not starting – Towed again 5/12/16 – Replaced left AC mount, now to replace right AC mount.
Still at Dealer – 5/31/16

engine stalls out when pulling out into traffic from a stop or slow speeds. Has happened 7 times in 2 1/2 years and now dealer denies any problem and will not try to fix.

This engine is trouble after trouble. Overheating, looses all power if hitting the gas hard, stalls

2.0L ECOBOOST

I was ~350 miles from home in N. Minnesota on 2/7/2013 and was accelerating from ~30 MPH to 55 MPH when the vehicle started to shake violently and loose power. A default message appeared on drivers Information Display followed by an OK message. The vehicle continued to shake and would not accelerate past ~5MPH. I pulled into a local business parking lot and turned off the engine. I then added a bottle of gas line antifreeze believing there was a fuel problem since the outdoor temperature was extremely cold (-20 F to 30F) and I had refuel ~75 miles before.

After the addition of a bottle of fuel line antifreeze I immediately started the engine. I proceeded to the local Ford Dealer to have the vehicle checked out. The technician could not find an error code. The vehicle preformed normally until the problem reappeared March 30th at ~ 19,500 miles (again in N. MN). A default message re-appeared on drivers Information Display followed by an OK message. After pulling over on the shoulder of the road, I shut off the engine and immediately restarted it. The engine has performed as normal since the second incident.

After return to my home I reported the problem to the local Ford dealership. The dealer maintenance department consulted with Ford Motor Company for a service recommendation. The vehicle was serviced on 3/9/2014 per Fords recommendation at ~ 20,000. Again there was no error message stored on the vehicles computer.

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON COULD SMELL COOLANT, THEY REPLACED ENGINE HAVE HAD IT BACK 3 TIMES SINCE THEN WITH SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND CAR IS RUNNING ROUGH CAR DIES. SINCE DECEMBER 6TH 2012 TIL PRESENT I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN THE CAR FOR A TOTAL OF 32 DAYS, THE REST OF THE TIME IT HAS BEEN AT DAVE SINCLAIR.

My 2013 Ford Escape, with a 1.6 liter engine, of 2 months had been recalled 3 times (two of the three recalls were for fire risk). The SUV had been repaired for the recalls by Berglund Ford, Salem, Va. all 3 times. I have the invoices that show the work was completed. The third recall repair was completed and the SUV was picked up on 9-17-12. The Escape caught on fire 9-21-12 and was a total loss.

While traveling on I-64, I heard a pop and turned the radio down a little and asked my husband, who was driving, if he had heard that pop or did it come from the song on the radio. He said the car was in trouble and the engine light had come on, the tachometer was zero, the gauges were all at zero and the accelerator was non-responsive. We were so blessed we were near a ramp on I-64 when we lost power. We coasted down that ramp. I grabbed the owners’ manual from the glove compartment. We came to a stop and white steam started coming from both sides of the hood. I had been very concerned about all the recalls and the risk of fire. I screamed get out, get out, which we did. Our nephew from Virginia Tech was with us riding to Richmond for my mom’s funeral on the next day. Stew called Ford Roadside Assistance for help. The Ford employee on the phone could not spell Charlottesville and didn’t know where Interstate 64 was.

I grabbed our overnight case and my mom’s two memory boards w/ photos that I had put together for the funeral from the trunk but only when the steam was coming out from under the front of the hood. Stew, still on the phone with Ford Roadside Assistance, grabbed an overnight case from the trunk and so did Robby. Then the steam turned into brown smoke and flames burst out from under the hood. We ran back away from the Escape because of the flames and risk of explosion. It was a nightmare..

The VA State Trooper arrived first and then 4 Albemarle County, VA., deputies, and then the fire truck. The SUV was engulfed in flames by then. I asked our nephew, Robby, to take some photos since our camera was “roasting” in the car. We are so fortunate we got out. Fords lack of service during this time was noticed by one the deputies who said Ford very not being helpful to us.

We were taken by the deputies to the Ford dealership in Charlottesville for a loaner car. Stew, Robby and I rode in one deputy car while the other deputy and state trooper brought our things. The totaled car was taken there also. When we got to Richmond, Stew called Berglund Ford in Salem and told the Service Manager about the fire and how the car was a total loss.

This is a very serious issue and I would hope you would investigate all the facts and inform your readers of the potential dangers of the 2013 Ford Escape. Thank you. Sharon and Stew Hubbell Roanoke, VA.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "engine power reduce - lower engine temperature" message was displayed. the contact was continuously adding coolant to the coolant reservoir, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no coolant leaks were found. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

I have had car a month bought used and saw the recall for the transmission shifter bushing which i had done today at the ford place . but it didn't fix the shifting problem .so took had hooked up to a machine to tell me it's the transmission solenoid b that's inside the trans mission and not covered by the recall which is insane because it's the main reason these cars are having this problem so now i can't get it fixed have had car a month and will be parking it as junk because ford can't fix under the recall. this needs to be changed this is the main culprit not the bushings.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to pull over to a safe place. the contact shifted to neutral(n), turned off, and restarted the vehicle, and the contact was able to continue driving. the contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. additionally, the contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the engine on cold starts intermittently. the contact, who was an industrial technician, used a code reader to scan the vehicle and retrieved dtc: p1299 and p0304. additionally, the contact inspected the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #4. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure had occurred due to an engine short block factory defect. the dealer recommended that the short block be replaced; however, the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Coolant intrusion. coolant leaking internally resulting in smoke from exhaust and fumes inside cabin when heater is on.

The trunk of the vehicle was open. without warning/reason, a support bar that helps hold up the open liftgate popped off and the liftgate swung closed rapidly with its full weight, not supported by anything. the support bar that had popped off obstructed the path of the falling liftgate, causing damage to the trunk panel. the speed at which the liftgate fell at full force could have caused severe injury or death. this has not been confirmed by a dealership or anyone else- this just happened today and i have not had it looked at by anyone yet.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder head had failed, which caused the engine to fail. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact discovered fluid leaking on the ground. additionally, the engine overheated while driving, resulting in a burning odor. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the "coolant low" message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the turbo was leaking coolant and engine oil, and the head gasket was leaking engine oil. the mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who determined that the turbo was again leaking coolant and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Vehicle stalls and bucks at low idle or at a stop. water pump, timing belt as well as vct solenoids and cam phasers replaced.

Engine stalls at idle and when taking off from intersection has two engine codes p008b p0087 sometimes desert a lot and sometimes very little

Over heating ,leaking antifreeze .

Engine stall twice while driving with no warning, starts right back up, seems same symptoms as other recalls for same year escapes

It seems my ford is experiencing symptoms similar to safety recall 14s17, but ford has not told me my car is affected my this recall. it's been 2 weeks and my car is still not fixed my the local mechanic.

The driver side seat belt will not latch. also, the left back door will not open.

Gear selector indicator is stuck in sports mode. this is the second time it has happened

I bought my vehicle in june of 19 with 91 thousand miles. in 3mos. my engingine began to vibrate. my hood was vibrating and trans was shifting hard and jumping in and out. took it to ford in mesquite tx. i paid 800 + dollars for motor mount. two days later vibrations return. took it back. they said that's normal. didnt do diagnostics. 2mos ago it started rattling from the rear. vibrations worst. ford said its transmission mount now. this car has over 10 recalls performed. i cant afford to fix. i took for another license shop. mechanic said he wouldn't touch it he said the exhaust and mounts go out frequently on these cars. it would kill in on his one warranty. said mounts can go out again within 3months. i'm stuck with this money taking lemon. 2013 with 101 thousand miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled but was restarted. the engine failure service now warning light was illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact stated the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 15v8130000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,460.

There is a slow antifreeze leak. every two days, antifreeze has to be added but the leak is not visible. also, upon starting the car, shifting into drive and attempting to accelerate; the car will get bogged down right before 20 miles per hour and then stop unexpectedly. it does not completely use power but it does stall. there has been no explanation found for this and it is a daily occurrence.

This seems to be an intermittent problem but the vehicle will stall with no warning on acceleration (in motion). the vehicle will start again and this can happen several times in a row. no check engine light visible when this happens. ford service has no idea what is causing this as we have described this problem to them several times.

I have only had this vehicle 2 days and it stalls on me. slowing down coming to red light car stalls. happened 3 times in 2 days. no lights on the dashboard or anything. i am deathly afraid to drive it now totally unsafe!

Loss of coolant approximately every 45 days. no visible signs of leaking and a pressure test did not show any non visible leaks. yet i have to refill after a low coolant error as stated. a google search found quite a few owners with the same problem on the 2013 model.

My vehicle has a safety recall since june 2020 but until now, they haven't take any action with it.

I have a 2013 ford escape se, 1.6 l and recently it will act like it is not in gear when driving, the engine will not reve up, nothing happens when pressing gas pedal. on occasion she said the battery light and oil light would come on when it does this. she turns off ignition, restart and is fine till next time. becoming more frequent. happens at all speeds.

I pulled in the drive way. put the suv in park but my car was still rolling. i noticed my dash said i was in neutral. i turned the car off then back on but my gear shifter was locked. i then started looking up with the problem may be. i was about to release my gear shifter but using the unlock white lever under the compartment. still nothing changed my car was still in natural. had emergency break activated to keep the car in place in my drive. kept searching an found out the problem would be the transmission cable bushing. it was almost midnight so i left my car overnight with e break on till day light. this morning went out to investigate an sure enough it was detached. the bushing was gone. i manually but my car in park. called all auto stores an the informed me there was a recall on this very issue with my year make an model. they also do not sell that part. i had my girlfriend drive my car to the nearest ford company in greeneville tn to park my car till tomorrow, monday march 22, 2021. i had to manually put the car in reverse. then in drive to get it there. please advise. i put in my vin an didn't see my car on this recall list.

When idling the engine will stall. it will start right back up but sometimes will stall again when attempting to accelerate. often there isok no power when attempting to accelerate.. i have had to put coolant in at least twice in 2 months. the vehicle overheats and forces me to pull over. none of the gages indicate overheat.

Car is stalling none stop

Vehicle is talling intermitten while stopped or idling. problem is becoming more and more commen.vehicle starts back but will continue to stall when stopping or idling. the issues are the same as previous recalled vehicles with wiring harness issues. please figure something out so this doesn't become more of a safety issues. no check engine lights come on and no mechanic can find an issue. this problem needs to be fixed asap ford!

Engine is losing coolant, but no leak is visible. engine is also losing oil but no oil is visible. this vehicle was built in 6/12 which should mean it's in the recall for this exact problem but it's not for some reason

When driving the vehicle the vehicle will just shut off. driving down the street at 55 the vehicle just shuts off almost causing a real bad accident. i have had this car for roughly a year and a couple months and the vehicle has stalled at least a minimum of 50 times. i have taken the car into a shop to get diagnosed and no-one can figure out the issue. my 17 year drives this vehicle and if this is unsafe to drive. i seen the numerous complaints about this same issue on my ford escape 2013. this vehicle has never stalled just sitting still always stalled while moving forward between the speeds of 20-65

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled without warning. after the vehicle stalled, the contact pushed the vehicle onto the emergency lane. the vehicle was towed to perkins chevrolet buick gmc (22 east frist st la-junta co 81050, (719) 384-4401 where it was diagnosed with a depleted battery and a faulty starter. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Driving back home late at night on a busy freeway a mom and 2 kids by them self my car "overheat pull over safely warning came on" so i started to get over light then the went off weird so i turned the heater on it was working i still proceeded to pull off then cold air started blowing i got off pulled into gas station car died. let it cool down popped hood no coolant after it was cool i added coolant it just poured out on to ground. checked around checked for loose or missing hoses it looked fine, i saw behind engine you could see were oil had b leaked cause there was oil back there and coolant on top of the oil. now car won't start had to get it towed. i believe it's a blown head gasket i always check my fluids and i know it should of been fine i checked it 3 days before that night. now i have no car no warranties just bought it 5 months ago

When i drive my 2013 ford escape on interstate, uphill, or at fast speeds, it feels like it holds back. i don't know if this is due to the eco boost engine or what. but it does not run smooth and clean. there's a hold back and u can constantly feel it. it doesn't roll smooth.

My vehicle stalls and chugs. this happens while i'm driving and stationary.ford did have a recall for a map sensor manifold issue back in october of 2014 for ford escapes with this description . the code is p0106 . i am struggling to get help for any dealer because there is no longer an open recall for this issue. i could be driving and my car shuts off. this is a nightmare.

Before having a engine replacement due to circumstances i had issues with the turbocharger overboosting after the engine replacement i still have the turbocharger overboosting. on top of the anti-lock brake system brake pedal miss message lost communication with tcm and lost communication with the ecm

Shuddering since it was bought as a used car now dangerous to drive ,hard to stop engine shakes and shudders in a frightening manner. now so bad at idle in park, put transmission in drive and the car tries to take off and is difficult to hold back with the brakes

My car was in park with the engine on. i put my car in drive and put my foot on the gas pedal. the engine loses power and stalls. red oil lamp sign come on. no system check message shows. i turned the car off and on again and the same thing happened.

While driving, indicators said low coolant. checked the level and it was fine. error keeps showing until suddenly my vehicle stopped while in motion and lost all motor power. dash illuminated with 'engine overheating' and would not accelerate. pulled over immediately, removed the key from ignition and checked under the hood. coolant level was fine. took to auto body shop, they said codes were showing for low coolant/overheating but they did a pressure test and found coolant leaking inside cylinder, which coincides with the huge engine recall and class action lawsuit. ford will not assist me with this although they acknowledge it is a problem but 'my vin isn't on the list'. engine repeating to stall while driving and lose power going from 30mph down to 5 suddenly and without warning in middle of intersection. this is my only vehicle, i'm disabled and ford co won't help nor will any dealer.

Engine light came on. loss of coolant with no visible signs of leaking. engine shut down after starting the car.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the passenger’s side front door failed to operate as needed. the contact stated that the instrument panel showed that the door was opened while it was securely locked. on several occasions, the contact was unable to unlock the door. the vehicle was taken to bob davidson ford lincoln (1845 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234, (888) 349-8092) to be diagnosed. the mechanic stated that the door latches needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the contact was informed that the vehicle had been inspected under an unknown recall related to the door latches and the vehicle was no longer subjected to the free recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not under recall. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

I was driving when my panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. it sounded like a gunshot. glass was everywhere.

For the past 2 years car is having identical issues with ford recall 14s17 in a 2013 ford escape. getting error code p0106 and have had maf sensor replaced twice. ford customer service indicated that this escape was not covered under 14s17 since it was manufactured in 2013 after the effected dates in the recall.

I was pulling out of my street onto the highway when my power steering went out. no warning lights or anything, just took everything i have (as a young female) to turn it and then pull over. took it in to the dealership and they said it needs to be replaced and that it happens to these cars. $3,100 to fix it! i had to actually go sifting through the info and settings to find the alert that the steering assist had an issue, it didn’t even tell me. luckily nobody was immediately behind me on the highway, it could have been really bad. overall very scary and very unimpressed this has happened to others and ford hasn’t done anything about it.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. the manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa for assistance. upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. the vin was not included.

The car will stall out and say it’s overheating when it isn’t. this is very dangerous because it can cause a major accident. i have taken it to ford dealership and another mechanic and each time they say there is nothing wrong with it but it’s been doing this since 2017 when i bought it.

The power steering overheated malted. had to replace unit 2,500. also seatbelts no longer retract...safety issues....told car could catch on fire if i drove car with bad power steering.

I was driving off when a steering assist fault service required message appeared on my dash. i could no longer control the steering wheel and got really hard to move. i had to put it in reverse and leave it where it was parked, since it was a hazard not being able to move the steering wheel left or right.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - engine overheating. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - the engine overheats while driving and the car stalls. this put me and my family in danger as the engine does not provide any power to the vehicle and essentially stalls and 'shuts down'. if the car overheats it could potentially catch on fire putting me in danger. additionally, if i am traveling on a highway or a city street with no engine power, i risk a collision with other drivers. has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - the car has been to the dealer for service on 8+ occasions for this issue. they have seen the vehicle overheat and have downloaded the codes from the vehicles computer that confirm the issue. has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - the vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer's engineers. were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - yes, there was a warning each time the vehicle overheated. however, the warning happened simultaneously to the overheat issue. so, while it technically warned me - it was a moot point because i was already traveling at city street speeds. this is a recurring issue that began 5+ years ago and persists today. ford has not been able to properly diagnose the root cause, or provide a fix to the issue. i am nervous to put my family in this vehicle. uploading the initial service request below - can provide additional files if needed.

Vehicle had transmission replaced at 80,000 miles due to the gears slipping and the car going forward in reverse and accelerating without pressing the gas. vehicle now has 109,000 miles and has presented with other issues. the first incident occurred after fueling the vehicle. owner got back into the car, all of the lights the turn on when a door is open illuminated and they proceeded to press the brake and attempt to turn on the car. the brake seized up and the car was not turning on. owner had battery replaced three weeks ago at a shop and the computer was reset. owner called roadside thinking it may need a jump. roadside arrived and advised the vehicle was not in need of a jump as the battery components were testing fine and the lights illuminated and the key fob was working. attempted to start vehicle numerous times, including with remote start and owner reports it felt as if the start stop button wasn't working. eventually, the car turned on and ran for about 10 second when the engine cut out and the battery remained running (ac, radio, lights, etc.) owner and roadside tried to turn the vehicle off and the button was not working. waited 10 minutes, opened driver door and then the stop button worked. advised a tow, tow truck came an hour later and car started as normal. owner took it to dealer to report the problem and they replaced the vapor valve. next day owner drove about 35 miles to destination and when they came back out to the car the issue repeated. car would not start but all lights would come on dash. car was able to be remote started but then engine cut out. after an hour car started as normal but was towed back to dealer for fear of stalling while on the highway. vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 days and they have had the issue repeat for themselves. the dealer has stated they have checked everything and have no idea what is going on and are unsure of how to figure out the problem and how to fix it.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? loud noise from blower motor and no airflow from vents. vehicle is available for inspection if needed. i believe this is related to the issue identified here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/sb-10099087-2532.pdf. many others have reported the same issue and i believe a recall should be issued. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the noise coming from the blower motor makes it difficult to hear traffic noise, sirens, etc. has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? no has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that within five minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine overheated with the warning message turn off the engine displayed. the contact indicated that the engine cooling system was replaced by an independent mechanic however, the failure recurred. the local dealer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Electric power steering assist stop working while driving. no power steering in vehicle at all. looked online and seems to be a very common issue with these vehicles that should be recalled.

Ford has recalled certain 2013 escape's for the engine coolant bypass solenoid. my 2013 escape has failed(check engine light code p26b7) but is not covered. the ford dealer wanted to charge $550 to fix it. i declined as the part is $59 and labor at 2 hours is $120 in my area.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that upon a vehicle inspection, she was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). the contact stated that upon opening the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors, the doors failed to lock securely when closed. the contact stated that the latch remained in the closed position on both doors, preventing the doors from being secured. the contact's husband called the dealer and was informed that the parts were on back order and that the recall repair could not be performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. parts distribution disconnect.

My engine will not hold coolant and apparently has coolant in the cylinders acording to ford new motors are required for this and it’s a defect from the way the motor is designed

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact’s daughter stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to overheat and stalled. the emergency shutdown message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start with black smoke coming from the exhaust. the vehicle was towed and diagnosed with needing a new engine. the vehicle has not been repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

I just bought this vehicle less than 3 months ago, and now it’s stuttering when i start it. it also stalls while driving.

While driving vehicle, the temperature warning light came on as did the power steering light. went into limp mode. coolant was full. had to have it towed. this is second time this happened. let vehicle sit for a day and tried it again. with in 2 minutes of it cranking, it did the same thing. now have it at a mechanics shop.

Code p26b7 engine bypass coolant is shown when diagnostic is performed. i have to add coolant on a regular basis (1-2 x’s a week) my vin has not been included in safety recall 13s12 or any other pertaining to engine/coolant issues. my year model, date manufactured which is 1/13, engine type (1.6l) should qualify for this type of recall. this has been an ongoing problem for 3 years plus. i always check my coolant levels before i leave to see if i need to add coolant and i keep extra coolant in my car to add whenever warning light “coolant low” warning appears (which i never know when that will happen). the first incident i did not have coolant in my car and it overheated and engine shut down. i had it towed to nearest auto parts store to purchase and add coolant. i have not had it fixed by the dealership because of cost of repairs to fix since it was not included for recall. i am the only owner of this car, i purchased it may 2013.

The contact owned a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at 75 mph, a deer unexpectedly ran across the freeway. as a result, the vehicle ran into the deer. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries sustained but the contact suffered a sore back. the vehicle was not drivable and was towed to their home address. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a total loss. the vehicle was not repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 106,200.

One of the radiator hoses, causing all of the coolant to drain in less than 1 second, followed by tremendous amounts of smoke coming from the engine. a warning light came on the dash, with a loud alarm. the car immediately overheated and had i not stopped driving the car in seconds, it would have overheated & destroyed the engine. this occurred in heavy traffic, on a highway while i was in a middle lane. this made it hard to get to the shoulder and other drivers were not letting me move over easily. once of the shoulder, i was stuck for 4 hours with an engine that was smoking so badly, i thought it might catch on fire. prior to the moment the part failed, there was no warning. i had the vehicle towed to the dealer repair and they replaced the hose. the dealer repair person said that these hoses fail with some regularity and i was just unlucky to have it happen under the circumstances (being on a highway, at speed, during high traffic time).

Vehicle will not start after fueling. takes up to 20 minutes delay to start vehicle after filling tank with fuel. not a single incident. has happened every time i have fueled the vehicle over the course of several months. mechanic stated it is an emissions problem with this model vehicle, but there is no recall issued.

Fuel leak, with smell of gasoline filling the cabin. leak was in the engine compartment. after car was towed i saw about 7-8 oz of gasoline pooled on my carport. due to gas being flammable, i had the car towed in. dealer says it needs a new fuel line for $505. had someone lit a match, my house could have been set on fire. also, since the leak was so strong, what if there was a short in any of the electronics? again, major risk of fire.

The purge valve (whole system) has failed on my vehicle when it was on less than 5 years old. this can cause for the vehicle to pause which is dangerous. because my purge valve (whole system) failed, not only did input my family at risk for danger, i now have to pay out of pocket to have this repair. i did not have the money to get it repair and now that i do i have to pay over $600. ford has recognized that this is a systemic issue, however they somehow were able to focus their recall to specific manufacturers which did not cover all including my vehicle.

I purchased the car on june 09/2021 after taking the car home i noticed a severe lack of power at times when acceleration is crucial in order to navigate safely, such as when approaching an expressway ramp after having been at the light that controls access at the nearby intersection. traffic moves quickly after lights change, and when i went to blend in from the merge lane, the car was inresponsive, the accelerator hit a dead spot that sent the engine spinning into very high rpms suddenly..5000 rpms the car became an obstacle and other drivers had to swerve to avoid an accident. all in the car were startled and i was upset because of the near collision. the usual sluggish engine response suddenly became dangerous. this car has 2 codes in the computer unit which are identified by these codes..p0299-00 and p26ac-00 they only show if vehicle is hooked to a scanner and no check engine light has been activated. my mechanic found them. the dealer refuses to admit theres any problem and ford motor has no recall for this issue. this car is available for inspection upon request.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed and diagnosed however, the vehicle was not repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v813000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was referred to the nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Coolant has been leaking from vehicle over the course of a month and a half. fill reservoir only to have to refill within a week to two weeks with coolant.

Vehicle just shuts off completely stalling than doesn't want to start back up.

The coolant low gauge failed, stating that the coolant was low and the car was overheating and needed to be pulled off to a safe side. with the odometer not reaching the h showing it was approaching hot too soon. before an individual could fully pull off the road safely car started to shake, the light went red, the dash said car overheating pull off, and the car turned off. the individual was still somewhat in a lane and on the side of the freeway where cars could still possibly hit the car and roll off the side of a cliff. this problem has been confirmed by a dealer before. the vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer. the warning lights and messages did not give enough warning to get off the road to safety.

The vehicle overheats. happens every now and then. it once overheated, shutdown and had to be towed to the ford dealer; who said there is nothing to do other than turning off the ac when going up a steep hill. and even that doesn't work.

On 10 july 2021, while driving vehicle at approx 50 mph, i was in the s-drive and placed it into drive, however, my display still showed me in s-drive. i did get home without incident, but was unable to get my vehicle into park. after several attempts, gear shifter did slide into park, only to realize that display still showed i was in s-drive. i turned off vehicle, and attempted to re-start, only to find that since the vehicle was still in s-drive, i am unable to restart. i have found that other 2013 ford escape vehicles are dealing with this same problem and have identified this particular issue as a failure to the shifter cable bushing, (19s16) that prevents gears to be shifted, that can cause a vehicle to roll since it is in gear and possibly injure someone. i feel this vin should be covered in your recall, but have found out that since my vehicle was made in may 2013, it was not covered, but clearly it is still a problem that ford has identified within the 2013 year. i now have to tow vehicle to a ford dealership and they advise they are 4-6 weeks out from making any repairs to my vehicle which is not under a recall advisory list. i must pay for all services. at this time, my vehicle is unusable.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the engine started to shake violently and was leaking coolant. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

“steering assist fault service required” power steering does not work. i have read multiple forums where people have had this issue and almost crashed. there are recalls on other year models and explorers of the same year model. this needs to be a recall.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the windshield wiper motors lost functionality. the vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. the manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that the vin was not under recall regarding the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

While driving my escape turns off unexpectedly. then i stop put it on park and restart then it drives again. it's does this randomly.

Car currently has ~ 104k miles and all of a sudden a "steering assist" failure warning comes on and i lose power to the power steering while driving. had to slow down and carefully pull to the side of the road as i almost did not make the upcoming turn on the road.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle overheated due to a coolant leak. the contact stated that the service engine message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 232,227.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and shortly afterward the vehicle lost power steering functionality. the contact manually pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and then restarted the vehicle. the power steering warning light was gone, and the power steering functionality returned. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,149.

Cannot open passenger side back door from inside or outside safety hazard if one has to exit the vehicle quickly just happened looked on internet, it is a common problem for this vehicle no warning

Unknown. the problem is that. my turbo is over boosting even after a full engine replacement.

Fuel line started leaking at damper, personal mechanic pulled part and notified me that part was apart of recall. damper part #: 120620a. 610732. are all of the numbers on the damper. i git the part replaced at the personal cost of $180.04 on 08/02/2021

The vehicle will not shift gears. luckily it is in my garage and i was not out driving when this happened. it appears to be in park, but it is actually in natural and i cannot shift it. in doing some research, i found that a the gear shift bushing is defective. in doing further research, i found that ford does have a recall on this car for the exact reason (18s20) issues july 18, 2018 for 2013 ford escapes manufactured from may 15-sept 15, 2013 in the louisville plant. i contacted ford and my car was manufactured on may 13, so it is not covered. this is extremely dangerous. had i not done research online i was not aware that my car was not in park and all i had to do was simply push it forwards or backwards-with ease-to get it to roll. i have choked the tires to prevent this. but ford refuses to fix it and i cannot locate a very simple replacement part that costs about $20 and 2 minutes to fix. rather, i will have to spend $500+ towing to have an entire new cable installed. this is extremely dangerous and defective. forth-eight hours or less for this not to be include in the recall is more than concerning and this recall must be updated to include more cars. i found several people online having the exact same issue...while driving and loosing control. thank you.

Put the vehicle in park and it stayed in neutral. car is now stuck in neutral and unable to shift.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle started to overheat. the message "check coolant, coolant low" appeared on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired however, the engine coolant was refilled. the contact stated that the failure reoccurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine coolant was leaking. the engine coolant was refilled however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was not included in a recall and offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

There was a pop noise and then screeching under the hood for a short period & then the noise stopped. pulled into my garage for the night. pulled out the next morning to go to work and the car overheated, low coolant warning light came on. i pulled over into a gas station to let it cool down and added coolant. had it towed to a repair shop & diagnosis is: water pump bearing failed and leaked engine coolant leading to engine overheating and cracked block and is now leaking oil. car is available for inspection.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v239000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, there was a strong gasoline odor in the cabin of the vehicle. the contact also stated that one day as his wife was driving, the vehicle began to jerk while depressing the accelerator pedal. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact was notified by his wife of the failure and he was able to tow the vehicle himself to his home. the contact called the dealer where they informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 12v336000 (fuel system, gasoline) which he linked to the failure. the manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer then referred him to the nhtsa for assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "engine temperature high" message was displayed. the contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic performed a diagnostic test but could not determine the cause for the overheating. the mechanic pointed out a recall notification with nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) relating to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the backup camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. the contact had initially taken the vehicle to a dealer where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. recently, the contact stated that the backup camera failed to operate as needed and was completely blank. the contact then took the vehicle to southgate lincoln, llc (16800 fort st, southgate, mi 48195) where he had the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that since the vehicle was not under recall, they could not offer any assistance. the vehicle had been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal would extend to the floor causing the stopping distance to delay. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,280.

Engine sputtering, took into dealer service week of 7/30/2021 - had wiring harness replaced. took car back, engine light came back on, returned to dealer service week of 8/6. car gave evac code of a solenoid sensor issue. team suggested solenoid replacement and new spark plugs - work done and picked up friday 8/6/2021. by monday 8/9/2021 check engine light back on. took back to dealer service. code given out was #4 cylinder misfire and cylinder was "wet" looking. overnight pressure test was completed and leaking was found from the coolant system into the engine. a boarscope was used and coolant was found on top of #4 piston. engine is leaking coolant internally. service manager at dealership says this is a design flaw not an indication of use/wear/tear. said there was a tech bulletin put out about the flaw, but that tech sheet has now been wiped from their system. there is a former recall in 2012 about a similar issue affecting the 2013 ford escape and 2013 fusion. ford denied our request because of their policy that the date of the warranty (2/13/2013) is more than 7 years old. we believe this is a design flaw of the engine itself and not a wear and tear issue. our concern is how many of these vehicles are on the road and are having the same issue unknown to the owners. the additional coolant/liquid in the engine can cause the engine to corrode or sieze while driving - creating a hazard condition.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). the contact stated that since receiving the notification, the driver’s, and passenger’s side rear doors failed to latch securely. several dealers were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that due to a shortage of parts, they were unable to fix the vehicle. the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

2013 ford escape 1.6 ecoboost engine started to show signs of coolant loss at around 32,000 miles. no visible leaks but coolant level in reservoir was low. reported this to ford dealer service department. they pressure tested system but found no leaks so they just added more coolant. coolant loss persisted but was very slow. now at aproximately 53,000 miles, vehicle has been diagnosed by ford service with an internal coolant leak. coolant leaking into cylinder 1. engine replacement needed.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after shifting the vehicle to park, the vehicle continued to roll away as if the vehicle was in neutral. the day after the contact discovered that the battery power had drained because the gear shifter was not in the park position. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). the contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 115,000.

The door latches were recalled on the 2013 ford escape but now the hatch isn't staying shut. why was only the doors recalled & not the hatch as well?

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while reversing from a parking space, the steering wheel seized and became inoperable on several occasions without warning. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with an internal steering gear failure. the mechanic retrieved fault code: u3000: 49-48. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

When parking, transmission failed to go into park. after engine was turned off and my foot removed from brake, the car unexpectedly rolled forward downhill into the curb. the shifter cable bushing had disconnected from the transmission, so the vehicle failed to go into park even though the shifter in the cabin showed to be in park. this has been confirmed by the ford dealership that repaired it. there was no prior warning. luckily, i parked facing a curb rather than another vehicle or roadway, so i didn’t hit anything other than a bush at the curb. however, the vehicle did have to be towed into the dealership for repair. ford has recalled other 2013-2014 escapes for this exact issue, but my 2013 escape is not covered by the current recall.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. additionally, while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and the vehicle would occasionally stall. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the local dealer was not yet contacted. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Check coolant light came on, took to my local ford dealer. diagnosis from charles gabus ford: vehicle is losing coolant due to a crack in the engine. this is a known ford defect. the car is currently not in operation due to the risk of the engine catching fire. estimate from ford = $8,880.

The passenger door latch-door came open and will not stay closed. my daughter was in the passenger seat when it happened which could have been really bad if we were on the highway instead of parking lot of a school going a slow speed yes/confirmed-safety recall # 16s30 no-stating they can only fix the one door in 1-2 days, when on the phone it is less than half a day procedure and up to 3 weeks for the other 3 doors. which i need a safe vehicle to be able to work and drive until completed. they stated they don't have a rental. the car was just in there a shop a week prior for 3 1/2 weeks and i should have been notified of the recall and been fixed then and we would not be in this situation no- no warning or messages. it not says door not closed because i had to call for help and using a rubber strap to close it somewhat to get home

The engine loss power and stall. i press the accelerator and it does not responde or it runs very slowly. when the ac is turned on this gets worse.

Smelling fuel & coolant leak took to ford & had diagnostic test done they replaced hose's..picked back up drove 1day & started doing same thing saying low coolant pulled over and it was steaming bad .. looked at overflow tank & it was almost full so i just left it in my driveway came out to look at it again and it was empty.... i don't understand why it's leaking coolant and why it's doing this if hose's have been replaced why it loosing coolant where is coolant going doesn't make any sense .... i seen where there was recall on 2013 model with coolant leak / freeze plug & fuel leak in lines??

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after shifting to the park position with the engine running, the vehicle suddenly began to roll backward. the driver was able to stop the vehicle by using the parking brake. the vehicle was then unable to be restarted and was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission shifter cable bushing had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, and the failure was remedied. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number 18v471000 (power train). the contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 186,000.

The coolant runs low and puffs smoke from the exhaust each morning upon startup. this is consistant with recall # 12v551, but my vin is not included in that recall. it has the same exact issues, so i would like this to be covered before our engine blows up.

The transmission lost park function, even when the shifter position indicates the vehicle is in park. vehicle kept rolling and had to use e-brake.

Vehicle will stall, die, when you restart it, it will die when put into gear, and sometimes not start back up for any where from a few minutes to a couple hours. this isn't just a one time incident it happens almost daily.

Massive leak at turbo hose, would of blown my engine if i didn’t catch the massive oil leak. was informed ford changed the hose from rubber to steel. won’t do a recall on it.

Complete lost of steering driving my 2013 ford escape and with out any warnings the steering wheel got super hard to steer like if the car was off i almost have an accident thank good i was on street and not in the freeway

Anytime i am driving for an extended amount of time, inevitably, the vehicle will come up with a p1299 fault code and the vehicle will reduce power by 50%, causing me to have to pull over on the side of the road. check the coolant levels and they are fine, there is no smell of anything burning, and the coolant temp - recorded by the vehicle, is just shy of a normal 199 degrees f. this issue seems like it falls under the well-known safety recall kit 17s09, but when i check my vin #, there are no 'unanswered recalls'

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated his wife was driving 75 mph when the low coolant warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. the driver pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called her husband to meet her so the contact could add water in the coolant so the driver could restart the vehicle and continue to drive to the residence. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that there was a coolant leak coming from the engine block. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Intermittantly the car will stall after starting or driven short distance. sometimes acceleration is not smooth, with a slight surge or hesitation as foot feed is pressed down. ford dealers in denver, co., ignore request for assistance. several times in slow traffic, car has died. will restart immediately, but fear that it’s an accident waiting to happen. no earring lights

First our lights didn't work. we had them replaced last week and now it has burned out already. several times the car stalls and will not go then mysteriously restarts itself. no warning lights come on when this happens, although the screen that is with the stereo system goes dim and then bright. we have had it at the shop where we bought the car and was told that it was fixed, but after having it back just over a day it did it again. this is definitely a safety hazard since we live in a very populated area and could easily be hit. i believe the problem is electrical and we can have this problem resolved at anytime. i would like to mention that i have only had this car since 09/02/2021. the mechanic was able to reproduce the event.

While driving ,the car slips and jerks then the transmission will just stop. the car is still running and in drive. i had to coast and find a place on the shoulder of the road to pull off. i turned the car off and started back driving, and i went roughly 12 miles and it started again. so i pulled off and let it sit for around 10 minutes and tried it again. i was able to get close to where my wife works and it started again. pulled off waited a few minutes and got to where she works. i left it there and got her vehicle and went home. i then contacted the ford dealership and they took my message down and said they would have the service department contact me. after 3 days and still no call back, i called them and they ran the vin and told me that there was no recall on my car. this is a major concern because when that happen i could have been hit by oncoming cars. please check into this and see what i can do. i did call ford company and had the same reply that there’s no recall. thank you for your time

2nd day i had it temp out side was -15° in feb. i started my car and warning lamp said low coolant service immediately not even 2 minutes it said pull over safely engine will shut down. dealership came got it said it was a coolant hose.... they lied. it was the coolant bypass valve that was malfunctioning. i got the car back and it was okay for a couple weeks then said low coolant. i've been dealing with pretty significant coolant bypass valve problem since. so i got to researching and found that there was infact a recall on my year, make and model car but yet my vin wasn't included. this is seriously going to cause me or my family serious injury if not fixed and i do not believe i should have to pay for repairs on something that's known to be faulty.

Engine has begun to leak oil and smells like burning oil while driving. have taken to mechanic to find the source of the leak and was told that it is coming from the engine or cylinder head, not the drain plug or oil filter as suspected since it just had an oil change. mechanic then looked up the vehicle model on- line and informed me that his problem shouldbe covered under several recalls for this make and model. however, calling the dealer to have it serviced was informed that this particular vehicle doesn't qualify for the recall even though it is the same year/model and problem as the other ones that are covered. am afraid to drive vehicle for fear of engine fire.

Transmission linkage bushing crumbled apart and the vehicle rolled out into parking lot isle as i was in the store. the car showed it was in park but was actually stuck in gear. this part was recalled in 2018 but my vehicles vin was not part of recall.

My car was stolen i need to track it or disable the engine

[xxx] october 3, 2021 at 10:09 pm i also have a 2013 ford escape sel 1.6 eco boost. i purchased the car is march 2018. i was permanently disabled from military service so they made me purchase a very expensive warranty and because i couldn’t work my credit had suffered while waiting on my va and ss. that cost me 18% interest, but we had no vehicle as we had to give it back while recovering from 8 surgeries . never missed a payment but i think i know why the bank made me pay $1800 for the warranty in cash. less than a month both drive shafts had to be replaced. $400 out of pocket. then ford said i had a leak and replaced a gasket, which triggered a ford mandated replacement of the flanged fuel line not covered by warranty. $800 out of pocket. back up camera is a joke. they have no answer. now most dangerous issuse. when ever we would slow down our car lost power and stalled. the car had to be turned off and restarted. extremely dangerous for anyone, but with my three grandchildren we had to get to the bottom of it. another ford dealership said it was a bad battery. charged me $140.00 and didn’t change the battery. we bought a $200 battery but this has not stop the problem. seems when you let off gas is mainly when. making red lights and stops dangerous, your at a stop light or sign you must be aware that the car could stall 50/50. we can’t put our grandchildren in the car. it’s not safe we paid $400 to replace the fuel something or other, that controls the amount of fuel going into the combustion chamber as i was told, but nope hasn’t worked. now when the car does take off the rpm shots up before the gears shift. we took it to get the code read and it’s telling us to replace the turbo. if they said something should be fixed we fixed it. i ask them about recalls on 2013 ford escapes and was told straight to my face there were non though i had gotten letters regarding the doors. also by the way i know that a coolant system is a closed system and we are losing. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance where it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinion replaced. the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

The car just stalls while driving. sometimes it will restart and sometimes it wont.

Bought my 2013 ford escape sel 2 years ago. the airbag light has been on the whole time. i went and had it checked after i was hit in the passenger front side and airbags did not depoly. my husband got hurt. i was told it needs a part replaced. i know there was a recall on the airbags on this vehicle and the owner stated never had it replaced thru recall. i always have my 2 youngest grandbabies with me and i want to keep them safe. this is very important. please help. 2nd issue is the front suspension, i can go over a rough road and it sounds awful making noise the whole time.

The bushing for the internal shifter does not stay in place and the car can then not change gears. it has been a recall on “vin specific” cars. how can a recall be vin specific when all 2013-2014 ford escape vehicle are having the same issue. my vehicle did not have a protective cap on top of the bushing to prevent it from coming off which is what the recall is for.

We have constant issues with the coolant system and finally a mechanic said that what was wrong was actually a recalled item. there was localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which caused a crack in the head/ gasket and is allowing oil/ coolant to leak internally. we then took it to out local ford dealership, they confirmed the problem and that it would have been covered under usanhtsa recall # 13v583000, except that there was an "inspection" done and "no leaks were found at this time". we are questioning the inspection/ remedy since the exact problem stated in the recall happened.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message electrical fault was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer was not notified. the contact called the manufacturer, but no assistance was offered regarding the failure. the failure mileage was 121,000.

Abs light and traction control lights sensors.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that as her daughter attempted to place the gear shifter into reverse, the gear shifter seized between reverse and neutral. there was no warning light illuminated. due to the failure, the contact's daughter called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). the contact then had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. don's ford (5712 horatio st, utica, ny 13502) was also called and confirmed that the vin was not under recall. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to nhtsa for assistance. the vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic where it remained in their possession unrepaired. the failure mileage was 110,000.

The contact's cousin owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that his cousin informed him that the vehicle was overheating and leaking antifreeze after parking the vehicle. the contact, an independent mechanic, performed a pressure test and noticed there was antifreeze leaking from a hole in the cylinder head. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was made aware of the failure but did not diagnose the vehicle. the dealer gave the contact a printout of a possible failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 151,058.

While leaving the grocery store, my 2013 ford escape s, when i started it showed the fault “steering assist fault service required”. the steering wheel was hard to turn, so i turned the car off and restarted the car. the message was gone and my car’s steering was back to normal. i called the ford dealership and told them about the problem and they said there is no recall for this problem. my car has barely 64k miles on the odometer. i’ve read many customer complaints about this issue and ford has done nothing about this. this is a safety concern regarding the loss of power steering and could possibly cause someone to have an accident or even kill someone. i don’t wanna spend thousands of dollars to repair something that should be recalled and be fixed by ford free of charge.

After warmup, engine stalls at stop. it restarts, but intermittently stalls again at stop/go or when slowing down.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that she had initially observed spots on her driveway due to an unknown leak. the contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics however, none of the mechanics could find the source of the leak. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact had discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. while refilling the coolant reservoir, the coolant spilled out of the vehicle. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) which she linked to the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact was provided a case number and was referred to nhtsa for assistance. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering assist fault message was illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with power steering failure. the vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the defect and directed the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

The water pump is leaking which is causing residual issues with the timing. i don't know enough about engines to know for certain how severe the safety concern is with this, but i felt negligent to not report it. the problem has been reviewed by a garage and an independent mechanic. it has not been inspected by insurance or police. the warning light only came on after the leak almost completely drained the coolant.

Check engine light soon light appeared in the morning. when accelerating up a steep incline, the engine temperature rose to the level of overheating within ~30 seconds and displayed the pull over immediately warning. at this time the engine began to emit a burning smell the check engine light went off but when i took the vehicle to a garage the next day, they were able to pull code p26b7, related to the engine coolant bypass. there is a tsb 13-2-15 related to this issue. the vehicle has less then 38,000 miles on it

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while reversing out of the driveway and attempting to turn out of the driveway, the steering wheel locked up preventing the vehicle from turning. the contact shifted the vehicle into park and restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. the contact was able to drive the vehicle however, several days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred, and the steering wheel locked. the contact was able to manually pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and restart the vehicle to unlock the steering wheel. the power steering assists warning light was illuminated during the failure. the local dealer went to the residence and picked up the vehicle to perform a diagnostic test. the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

This just so the information is sent in to someone i bought this car used from.day one had problems warranty did not cover anything. first when you would start it it would flash power steering assist fault on the dash you shut car off and restart it goes away. then the turbo boost sensors keep going i have replaces these three different times find out there is a service bulletin out for it but ford won't fix it for free there is a short in the wire you have to pay out of pocket for. next was driving down the road and lost all power it went into limp mode while we were driving. the transmission is all messed up in this vehicle it was leaking fluid and took it to a shop to see where and can't find it. there are other electrical issues with the car i have 157k on it

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic convertor to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. the failure mileage was 111,319.

Shifter bushing is worn out and broken not allowing the vehicle to go into gear and lock to that gear. i was parked during this time but it didn't allow my car to go into park without force so wasn't sure if the car would rollback. i mentioned the open recall on certain models to ford and was confirmed that the issue is re-occurring in multiple ford escape, focus, and fusion models to date. the vehicle has been repaired for the same open recall (18s20) but paid for by out-of-pocket expenses. there were no warning or indications that the vehicle had this issue the issue happened once on saturday, october 30, 2021.

I was attempting to move the vehicle which had been parked on the street in front of my residence into the driveway so it would be out of the way of the scheduled street sweeping. i could typically just reverse right angle the vehicle into the driveway. however, upon reversing the vehicle moved but not according to the way i was steering it. after a few failed attempts, i stopped to assess why this was happening. i know the emergency brake had been released, there were no alerts visible on the dashboard. i got out of the vehicle, no flat tire, nothing appeared different from when i parked the vehicle 36 hours prior. no signs that it had been struck since then. no obstructions behind or under the vehicle. i got back in and tried again. i was able to get it up onto the sidewalk but in a very unintended position. further attempts did get it partially into the driveway but i nearly hit the picket fence in the front yard in doing so. with it now half on the sidewalk and half in the driveway, i put the brake on satisfied it was now off the street and no longer subject to city parking violation penalty. i had to cancel my work meeting and called the auto club for a tow. during the tow service pick-up, it appeared that the front driver side wheel was not aligning with the steering mechanism but we could manually position the wheel so we could get enough movement and position the vehicle and move it by chain onto the tow truck platform. prior to parking the vehicle in front of the house, i had driven it without any problems. there was no evidence that it had been damaged or impacted by another vehicle or vandal.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the low coolant warning light was illuminated. the message to “pull over immediately” was displayed on the instrument panel before the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer three times to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact the nhtsa.gov website to file a complaint. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would overheat without warning. the contact had the spark plugs, engine coils, and valve cover gasket replaced on multiple occasions; however, the failure persisted. the contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer however, a diagnostic test was not performed. the contact was informed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) which he linked to the failure. the manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there was no recall on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

2013 ford escape titanium 2.0l ecoboost started making weird noises. i took it to the dealer to be looked at and now the cylinder and turbo have to be replaced along with associated parts, due to coolant leaking into the block. cost upwards of $6k to have it fixed. the parts alone costs almost the same as a new engine. i am blessed that it didn't seize or catch on fire before now. the backup camera is also giving me issue. i was told by the mechanic that it is also a well known problem and they have to replace a lot of ford cameras costing about $900 to do so.

Power steering seemed to failed driving, unable to turn. the mechanic said the steering wheel column needs to be replaced. there was no warning. this put me and my children at risk that could’ve been fatal.

The contact's wife owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a warning alert would frequently chime as the low coolant warning message would illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact had to frequently replenish the coolant due to the failure. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 141,460.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that her daughter had to add coolant to the vehicle. the coolant warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic contact who stated the vehicle was leaking coolant internally. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

I have a ford escape 2013 1.6 engine. the engine will sputter and stall and completely die. it does this spontaneously and no warning to indicate it will. i have gone to ford multiple times about this issue yet they say there's nothing they can do about this issue.

When the car has run (the engine is warm, so not a cold start), starting it again will lead to a stall, usually within two minutes. the car can be idling or moving, and it sputters and dies. it will start again, but will often stop one more time. re-starting is becoming more hesitant (slower) as my mechanic can find no way to repair this problem (yet). this stopping has put me in some very, very dangerous situations, such as crossing a road with traffic oncoming or merging on to a highway. the car also has stalled going up a hill.

Battery went dead for 2 days. once charged up imediatley the back light of the truck were off.even the turn signals dont work properly. gabe it a few minutes to charge up then when i tried to turn it off it wouldnt shutt off. took the ignition key out and it still stayed running. it turned off only after 5-10 min on its on. i thought it had to do something with the back lights so i disconeccted the backup light and pluged them back in and and tried to turn it off and on again and the same problem presisted. engine still kept on running without the keys inside.

While i was driving through my neighbor hood, i was making a left turn at an intersection and found that my vehicles power steering had stopped working. i was able to park the car and restarted it. it seemed fine while i was backing out of the space but as i was pulling forward the power steering went out again. throughout the week the power steering would be working and then the next moment it would cut out unexpectedly.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. the manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. the failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

In my 2013 escape, the driver's side seatbelt would no longer retract back in place on its own- and while driving it would not retract properly, usually staying loose and laying on my lap while buckled. the passenger side seatbelt would not fit snug around the passenger either. both front seatbelts would not restrain anyone in the event of braking hard. i took it in for repair to fred bean's ford in exton, pa. it was unsafe to drive the car because both the driver and passenger would fly forward when the brakes were pushed hard- no restraining at all from either seatbelt. the dealership charged me over $1200 to install a new part called a pretensioner in both seatbelts. i saved my receipt.

My car has stalled numerous times and have had 2 different shops look at this and this isnt the fuel pump and the drive module was replaced to try and this didnt fix no issues with this and they said there is something def wrong with this and there are numerous recalls on the same issue as with my car for these cars. wiring harness or ecu issues is what i am being told possibly. this car is a danger. from the first time i bought this in the shop and i dont even drive this car much at all. this is a danger and ford needs to address these cars. my car stopping in the middle of the road and i almost was rear ended.

Upon driving with my 3 young children on a 45mph road with 0 warning or notification the car quit accelerating. upon pulling over it would not restart. i had it towed to my house. a new battery was purchased and the car seemed fine. not even a few days later the low coolant light came on and even after filling it the next day it was empty again. then whenever i slowed down, stopped at a light or stop sign the car will not accelerate as if the gears are not engaging.the reverse doesn't work at all anymore. after making a left turn into my neighborhood the car without any warning lights or notice would not go at all and i tried to restart to get it to go and a car (that was wayyy down the rd) honked it's horn and sped by me to where my car rattled. with my 3 children in the car who were terrified. my oldest who is 8 now has anxiety getting into vehicles. i called ford dealership and was told to call ford. ford said they had assistance prpgrams and then upon calling back with scheduled appointment said there was no such thing. im told it's $100 just to diagnose it at ford and refuse to wave it. they said it sounds like the transmission which would be around 8k +... i'm only halfway through this car loan and am now paying on a car that is no longer drivable and costs more to fix than it's even worth. this is totally wrong that this car can still legally be sold with an open investigation as dangerous as this. it shouldn't take a death for action. the car is available for inspection upon request. it is sitting in my driveway.

Power steering became noisy on start and turning right took vehicle to firestone was told to take to dealer as "dealer needs to reprogram car after repairing" brought to dealer and told this may be a 2000-3000$ job along with a 3-4 day wait to even be looked at

Vehicle started grumbling upon acceleration. no warning lights came on indicating an issue but i felt the vehicle was unsafe to drive and had it towed to the dealer. the dealer inspected the car and found that the cylinder head of the engine was cracked. the vehicle has had coolant issues repaired on multiple occasions, once over the summer when the hose exploded causing the vehicle to overheat. the crack in the engine and the lack of warning light could have caused me to drive this vehicle and it catch on fire while driving.

I’ve not wrecked the car but now i can’t drive it because my driver door won’t shut. this happened 12/01/21. i called jacky jones ford they couldn’t get to it referred me to get a body shop to look at it. i now find out this is a recall on my car. i didn’t own the car at the time the recall was issued so never received anything. i’ve owned this car since may 2017 i’ve had issues with inside filling up with smoke and smelling of wire burning jacky jones looked at it but didn’t find the issue also engine light comes on periodically then it starts showing it’s overheating i can’t do a system check because it don’t light up anymore the fuse is new still don’t work, but at the moment i can’t drive at all because my door won’t shut please help me with these issues please no one can figure it out and now i’m unemployed because of a dr sorry that’s another story thank you

For several years, we have been taking the car to the dealer because we continue to have to top off the reservoir with antifreeze. at our most recent service visit, we were informed that there could possibly be a crack in the engine block causing the antifreeze to leak into the engine. this is the same problem as a recall associated with the same year, make and model vehicle. the recall number is 12v431000

I have a 2013 ford escape with the 1.6l motor. the cup plug is leaking on my exhaust. this issue has a recall on it on vehicles manufactured from 10/5/2011 to 8/5/2012 in which mine is 7/2012 but my vin was not on the list for the recall. i don't want to drive the car for risk of fire as the recall states but it's my only vehicle.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle idled and hesitated to stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that there was no code or check engine warning light retrieved from the code reader. the mechanic replaced the spark plugs; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer cleaned the throttle body. the dealer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. the dealer did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 15v813000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 122,092.

While driving on the morning of 12/9/2021, the low engine coolant warning came on. vehicle is leaking engine coolant from undiscovered location.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while shifting from park to reverse, there was a delay with the transmission going into gear. the contact shifted back into park. the contact called a local independent mechanic and describe the failure. the mechanic informed the contact that the failure could be related to nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacture was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 177,000.

I purchased my 2013 escape se awd (non-turbo) last january 5, 2021 at approximately 59k miles (currently at 81+k miles) and haven't had any issues (other than having to replace all of the defective lugnuts that swell and make it so the included tire iron that ford provides, don't even fit them for removal after almost getting hit by a car when i couldn't get them off when trying to change a flat tire three days after taking ownership of the vehicle) until today. i do my regularly scheduled oil changes and such and i'm still about 1050 miles away from when my next oil change is due. i was driving on a non-interstate highway, going up an incline at about 45-50mph, having pulled away from a full stop at a traffic light. suddenly, i hear a ding, and look down and the 'engine coolant low' warning comes on, then another ding, and the 'danger of overheating' warning comes on, i look at the temperature gauge and it's right at normal. within 3 seconds of the overheating warning coming on, while i was in heavy active rush hour traffic the engine just died, shut off, no power, nothing and all the dash lights came on. luckily i had a little momentum and was able to pull over (after having to cross two lanes of traffic) safely and turned off the car. i waited a few minutes and then started it back up, the temp gauge now, shot to the top, but quickly came back down to normal, the coolant light warning was off with just the check engine light on. i pulled into a gas station purchased coolant and much to my surprise when i opened the hood, it wasn't low at all and was just slightly above the minimum mark. i put a little in (but not over max) and was able to get it to a mechanic, but they can't look at it until tomorrow (12/14/21) as they were about to close. the vehicle is garage kept, and there are no spots underneath where the car parks. considering the reservoi was full and hadn't been topped off since my last oil change in august, it doesn't appear to be burning anything.

Windshield wiper malfunction while granddaughter and children were driving in rain on freeway, wipers started malfunctioning by working out of synchronization then failing forcing her to pull into emergency lane and stopping. after restarting engine they started wiping for a short time than quit. it was extremely dangerous. research showed me this was a re accuring problem with other people that has caused dangerous situations, expensive and sometimes unsuccessful solutions.

When i back up then turn sharp to the right it will shut off. it will crank up . but i have had this to happen 2 times. its very scary to pull out into traffic .

Starts easily but kills shortly after as though it has no power. has done this for several years. numerous mechanics are unable to pinpoint the cause.

The suv stutters and jerks at take off real hard

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. due to the failure, her daughter had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. the vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would overheat with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle would stall and independently enter safe mode as the temperature gauge would indicate that the engine was hot. the contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who could not determine the cause of the failure. the mechanic then took the vehicle to a dealer where he was instructed on how to repair the failure. upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle no longer stalled; however, coolant and oil began to leak from the vehicle. the contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where they informed her that they could not service the vehicle in a timely manner. the contact then called the manufacturer who informed her that her vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

The fuel wiring harness has exposed wires that are making the car miss and stall.

Was driving my car and got a message about steering assist came on. shut the car off because i could not steer it, turned car back on and message went away and it was ok. had an appointment 12/14 to have my car inspected and an oil change at carnegie motors so i told them what happened . i had to get a new tire to pass inspection so had to wait for tht to come in 12/20/21they did their part but called and said it would have to go to the dealership for the steering problem they had removed the battery thinking it would reset itself. jeff then took it up to woltz wind ford which was about 1 mile up the road - had trouble steering. because of the holiday and days off they did not get to my car till 12/27 they told me that the steering gear box had to be replaced. in researching online i saw that ford had recalls on 20008 and 2011 for the same problem. my vehicle has41,958 miles on it. apparently ford still has the same problem with steering issues the representative just said that parts wear out that i did nothing to cause this problem. i have to get this car repaired to the tune of $2200 plus it is still there will send invoice when i get it. just glad i was not on the highway when this happened. definitely a safety issue obviously the 2013 needed to be recalled as well.

The car's computer system would not communicate to the car's speakers. this contributed to the radio not working and more importantly, calls not coming through via bluetooth. phones would connect to the car via bluetooth, but no sound would come through the speakers. this caused a small safety issue, because the driver would have to disconnect the call through the vehicle in order to hear the phone call. a ford dealership needed to order a new apim and replace it for the speakers to work again. they were not aware of any recalls for 2013 ford escape apim yet, and there were no messages prior to the speakers not working, all sound just stopped coming through one day. i did read of a couple other instances of the apim failing in ford escapes.

On 12-22-2021during routine vehicle servicing of my 2013 ford escape at mac haik ford in georgetown, tx, invoice number 776999, i was told by the service advisor that the mechanic was having troubles getting the wheels off to rotate and balance. sophie rosa, service advisor told me that the mechanic reported the lug nuts on the wheels were swollen and need replacement. she advised that if not replaced it would cause trouble if a flat tire occurred as the ford issued lug nut wrench would not fit over the swollen lug nuts. i agreed to have the 20 lug nuts replaced at a cost of $5.36 each plus labor. i did not get the defective nuts returned to me. checking on-line i found that swollen lug nuts is caused by chrome being overlaid on metal lug nuts which cause rust to occur and thereby causes the swelling to occur. this defect is caused by the ford company knowing full well that placing two different metals together can cause corrosive and rust problems.

When heater is turned on in my vehicle (2013 ford escape) during winter, the radiator light and check engine lights come on. oil is visible on the engine. i refill the radiator and radiator light goes off. there is oil spewed under the vehicle's hood and on the motor. it is my understanding that there was a recall for the powerplant, which overheats and leaks oil and other fluids onto the engine which could possibly result in fire. i would prefer to avoid this

Case number: cas-34813627-b3b3d7 on january 2nd, 2022, without warning my abs and traction control lights went on, my speedometer fell to zero, and all of the digits usually shown (mpg, miles to empty, amount of time driven, and miles driven) were replaced by dashes. after about 10 - 15 seconds, the information came back, the speedometer worked, and the dash warning lights went off. this has occurred multiple times a day since jan 2 while i drive my car. the ford website described a recall that fit the description of the issues i have been having and, according to my vin, i was eligible to get the system serviced. i took my car in to wade ford in atlanta, ga on january 5, 2022. a diagnostic test reported code pc0031, but only codes p1934 and p062c are considered eligible. i called ford and opened a case (see line 1). after waiting a few hours to hear back from ford, i had to check in at work and perform a covid test to remain eligible to work the rest of this week per their covid protocol. on my way there, my throttle became unresponsive as i was getting on the highway. the acceleration came back a few seconds later, narrowly avoiding the car behind me running into my bumper. after testing, i returned to the dealership to find no progress had been made due to ford being unresponsive. the agent has not responded or updated me, but she stated on an earlier call she was working on consulting her supervisor on my case. further attempts to call ford have been unsuccessful. because this issue is not recognized under any ford warranty, i have no lease or lease reimbursement options. the cost of having ford fix the bug they downloaded into my car is into the hundreds of dollars. even if ford does decide to fix the issue, i have no assurance this issue won't happen again at the next software update. my vehicle is not safe to be driven at this point. suddenly having no reliable vehicle is affecting my work and medical appointment schedules, costing me time and money.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost all power and the contact stated that the engine overheating warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over and refilled the coolant reservoir and was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 2 hours. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

My 2013 ford escape was not included in the safety recall 18s20. i had the exact failure that is described in recall. shift cable bushing that attaches to shift lever on transmission came off and vehicle was stuck in reverse. the bushing was soft crumbing apart and would not stay on the transmission lever. vehicle missed recall date by 8 days. this vehicle should of been part of the recall 18s20 and for all safety reasons that it was issued for. ford refused to repair the part under the recall, so very close to recall start date and a $1.53 part.

Coolant bypass valve has failed for a third time now in my 2013 escape since i bought it in 2016. first time in 2017. was told this was not covered under my warranty by ford and no recalls (for my specific vehicle). the bypass valve, from recall reviews i've read online, could stuck closed not allowing antifreeze to pass into the engine. this could cause engine to overheat and catch fire. other recalls have noted possible engine fire from coolant leak. the check engine light has come on in all three instances. the diagnostic code is the same this time as the last two-p26b7. no recall for my specific vehicle because it wasn't built in the factory that the recall vehicles, with same problem, was built in. although, it's the same problem, with the same cooling design.

Transmission has suddenly started slipping

I bought my car at the end of winter in 2018, and every winter, when it gets 20 degrees or below, every few weeks, my engine overheating light will come on after 10 minutes of driving it. when i look at my coolant, it is right at the minimum line every time. i have since learned to keep a bottle of coolant in my car as well as a funnel to fill it just a little. afterward, it would drive okay. every shop i have taken it to states there are no leaks, and it was working just fine. i've also been told that it's a common issue with the 2013 ford escape, and i will have to continue to fill it. this has been an issue as i have been stuck on the freeway with my 3 and 7 year old numerous times trying to get under my hood with the car shut off in negative degree weather. i do not feel safe getting out of the car to fill the coolant with my children in the backseat on a freeway with cars flying past me. winter of 2022, the issue became worse. i was turning and saw smoke pouring out of my hood, and my check engine light came on. luckily, i was right by my destination, where it quit working altogether and coolant emptied altogether. my husband, a former mechanic, is replacing the overflow coolant reservoir hose, which broke. the head gasket appears to be okay; however, he believes there may be tiny cracks in the head gasket which would explain why all of the shops i've been to state there is no leak. my vehicle is available for inspection upon request. my kids safety, my safety, and those on the road are at risk every time my vehicle stalls, especially with no heat. at times, my hood is frozen shut, and i cannot open it right away, so my kids and i freeze until i can get the hold open while i hope no one hits my car while the roads are icy. no one has been able to reproduce the issue at a shop. my check engine light comes on periodically every winter but will disappear the same day. it also came on moments before the hose burst.

The sensor for cooling system goes off for low coolant even though there is a full amount of coolant in the vehicle. causes a bunch of codes to activate and throws vehicle into "limp" mode while saying the vehicle needs to be turned off immediately. only some vehicles received recall notice per automotive service center, but others do not even though there is plenty of complaints online about the same issue. having a vehicle go into "limp" mode while driving in traffic and/or on highway is extremely dangerous.

Backup camera doesn’t work.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after returning from an independent mechanic and driving at 55 mph, the vehicle shut-off with the "coolant level low" warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. with the assistance of a state trooper, the contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the highway and add water to the coolant reservoir. the contact then took the vehicle back to the mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective coolant level sensor. the dealer was then notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 113,500.

Steering assist failure

My son was driving up a hill on january 26, 2022 and the car stalled. i called the ford dealer and they said i had to take it in and pay for the repairs. this is a 2013 ford escape and i was reading on the internet that these cars have these problems. my son said there was no warning lights before this happened, it just stalled on a busy, dangerous highway. thank god he was not hurt. i don't know what else to do. this problem should get taken care of with so many people having the same issue.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact’s husband stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact’s husband was able to pull over and restart the vehicle and functionality was returned. the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the steering unit replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

I recently had a potentially deadly encounter while driving on an interstate. while traveling at 55 mph, my (automatic transmission) vehicle suddenly shifted into first gear on its own. i can’t begin to explain how much stopping force that created on the vehicle and my body, so much so that it caused the vehicle to momentarily skid. had it not been for my seat belt and an alert tractor trailer driver, the result could have been deadly. this is the second time this has happed with my vehicle. after the first time that this happened the vehicle went to an ase certified mechanic shop for evaluation. after an extended period of time, the mechanic could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. as is common knowledge, if an “error code” isn’t produced, a mechanic can only hope to replicate the same event to help assist in diagnosing the problem. after this last incident, i noticed a display (not an error code) which read: engine malfunction service now. armed with this information the mechanic called ford for more information. to my dismay, ford would not elaborate, give insight, share, or even acknowledge such a problem exist with their vehicles. i conducted my own research with this issue, only to find out that ford are the masters at vehicles randomly shifting to first gear for no apparent reason. all of the recalls for ford vehicles about this problem and my vehicle is not listed. i find it very difficult to believe that i am the only person to have experienced this same issue in the same vehicle. peoples lives are at stake.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "low coolant", "pull over car overheating" warning messages were displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a coolant level sensor kit failure. the vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. the dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. the failure mileage was approximately 54,000. consumer stated while driving in a school zone approximately 20mph, current temperature was 14 degrees. this has been a recurring problem.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated the vehicle was losing coolant. the low coolant indicator light was illuminated. the contact added coolant to the vehicle and the warning indicator light went away. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. the contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. the contact stated the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission were degraded o and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. the condition did not allow me to move the shift lever to park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in park, with no warning message or audible chime.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while her husband was driving 25 mph, the engine overheating warning light was illuminated before the vehicle stalled. the driver was able to restart the vehicle. the driver added engine coolant but continue to experience failure. the vehicle was not drivable. the driver towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. the mechanic also noticed that the engine was cracked. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the contact attempted to call the manufacturer but was unable to speak to a representative. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000. there was a faulty fuel injector which caused it to not pass emissions. after taking care of that problem, the coolant would run dry very quickly, in a matter of minutes. at this point, the engine light came on and the car just stopped dead in the middle of the street. consumer sold the vehicle due to hazard.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated, lost motive power, and stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the contact was referred to nhtsa for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that he noticed that fuel had been leaking from underneath his vehicle. the contact then called the dealer who informed him that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v584000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood and from behind the vehicle without warning. the contact stated that the failure progressively got worst and the smoke was gray. the contact said a third-party driver had stopped and advised that he saw flames. the contact opened the hood and saw the smoke. the fire department was not called and the contact did not have to put out any flames. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine head was cracked on the back side of the motor. the independent mechanic advised that there was a recall associated with the failure nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). the contact did not take the vehicle to a local dealer, however, the dealer was contacted and advised that there were no open recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

The abs/traction control light comes on and a message flashes on the screen saying that 4 wheel drive is disabled and that hill assist is disabled. the vehicle will not accelerate when the gas pedal is pressed causing the driver to be put in harm's way if trying to enter traffic or go through an intersection. when hooked up to a scanner, it says that there is a bad abs/wheel speed sensor. we have replaced the "faulty" sensors several times and have also replaced all other parts that were recommended to fix the issue. we took the vehicle to a ford dealer and they initially said that there was a recall to perform a flash of the computer to fix the issue. when they hooked up their machine to the vehicle, we were told that they were incorrect and that there was no recall for this issue and there was no update for the computer. this is an intermittent issue and we are unable to replicate the issue on demand. this has been an issue for over a year and it seems ford does not have the answers to fix the issue.

Car will not start when temperature outside is near or below freezing. message "no key detected" displays on the console. lights flash with clicking noises while the car tries to start. this happened in 2020. it seemed to be resolved. in the past couple months it has happened multiple times. each time the dealership returned car "fixed" to no avail. this has left me stranded multiple times.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was losing coolant, causing her vehicle to overheat. the contact had to add coolant several times per week. the low coolant level warning light would illuminate whenever the coolant level was extremely low. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a coolant leak. the contact was referred to the local dealer and was also notified of the nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Both of my windshield wipers completely stopped working. the cost would be over a grand to fix it. seems like a common issue with this car. beyond dangerous! my car has 74,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 30mph when the vehicle lost engine power. the contact stated fuel pump warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to pull over and towed the vehicle to a local mechanic where it was informed that the vehicle had experienced a fire but was extinguished due to the water pump bursting. the vehicle was diagnosed with needing the engine and fuel pump replaced but was not repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, nhtsa campaign number: 13v584000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the vin was not included. the manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

There’s record of this model and several ford models experiencing steering rack issues, getting damage to a point in witch stops the operation and locks the steering wheel.

The computer issues a high engine temperature warning without physical indication of high temperature on the dash thermometer. this results in reducing engine power into “limp mode”. the temperature indicator immediately rises to maxim high. the engine does not shut off but there is no power. the safety concern is: if this condition would occur while in fast moving traffic around a city belt-way, the sudden loss of power and speed reduction could make the vehicle susceptible to a rear end collision or endanger other drivers trying to avoid a slow moving vehicle tryin to get off the road.

I have 113k miles in my 2013 escape. i hit the accelerate and it hesitates. sometimes when i back it stalls, when i come to a stop, it stalls. it's stalled on me a few times going 55 in the passing lane. carmax said it is not showing any codes to fix anything under warranty. i've read there are some complaints from other escape owners having the same issue. what should i do?

The contact's friend owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the cabin would fill up with exhaust and fuel fumes to the point of having to roll the windows down to clear the cabin odor. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed however, the cause of the odor was not yet determined. the contact was also informed of an open recall for nhtsa campaign number: 20v331000 (latches, locks, linkages). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,125.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after driving the vehicle and coming to a stop, she was unable to shift into park. the parking brake was activated because the gear shifter would not fully engage in park. the gear selector indicated that the vehicle was in neutral. the contact turned off the vehicle in an attempt to correct the failure however, the vehicle would not restart. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train) however, the vin was not included. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that coolant was leaking from under the hood of the vehicle onto the engine. the check engine warning light was illuminated. additionally, the vehicle would overheat occasionally with a message to pull over, stop, turn off the vehicle, and allow the engine to cool down. the contact was informed by the dealer that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v336000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 13v583000 (engine) however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. case number [xxx} information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).”

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 5-10 mph, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the contact stated that he continued to drive the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred the next day while pulling out of a parking spot. the contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and the dealer informed the contact that they could not replicate the failure. the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly, 2-3 times per day. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not replicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Transmission developed a sudden delay when put into drive and jumped suddenly into gear and then shake between higher gears and then started running as if in neutral so that i could only coast it or pull the shifter into s mode where it would move forward very slowly for about a 1/4 mile at which time it quickly began running hot. it was only then that a warning came on that stated: engine failure service engine soon. transmission mechanics refuse to internally assess or attempt any repairs due to "closed" system and are recommending a $4k complete replacement. my vin number has no recalls related to this issue.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that her daughter's vehicle would overheat while driving at various speeds as the low engine coolant light would appear on the instrument panel. the contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics where they discovered that coolant had leaked into the engine. after several repairs, the failure persisted. the contact then stated that while her daughter was driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut-off without warning. due to the failure, her daughter had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they informed her that her vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. the contact was referred to the nhtsa for assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

I’m having problems with my coolant leaking and overheating as a result. my coolant leaks out about a day or 2 after i fill it which causes my car to overheat. there is a recall on the leaking coolant but my vehicle vin does not show that it’s in the system. it’s not a big coincidence that my vehicle is having the problem that you recalled but i’d not listed. please fix my vehicle with this recall. this is a safety issue that needs to be resolved. thanks

In my driveway two times so far my power assist failed giving me an error on my drivers screes automatic power assist failure. the steering became almost impossible to move and i had to shut off the car then restart it to clear the error. on the ford forums apparently there are lots of other people who are experiencing this same failure and it is showing up on new and older vehicles as well. also this is a cross model problem and is a defective design from the ford motor company and should be delt with. thank you.

The controls in the driver side door stopped working. no window or door locks could be activated. the car was taken in to the ford dealership and it was repaired so the controls worked. a few months later, while driving on the interstate at 70 mph the engine turned off with no warning. all the warning lights in the electrical panel lit up after the engined turned off. after getting off the road and sitting for a few minutes the car started with no problem. after driving 20 minutes, we stopped and tried to use the controls in the driver side door to put the window down. no controls in the driver door functioned. i took the car in for repair but there were no loaner cars and was told they would have to keep the car at least two weeks. i needed transportation so i waited to take the car in. the engine turned off two additional times while i was driving with no warning. i took the car in to the ford dealership again. they said the door control problem was a fuse and they would have to try to find what was shorting out the fuse. they did not have any comment about the engine stalling out which i reported. they have had the car 4 weeks. i see that some 2013 escape models have been recalled for the engine stalling. i think my car should be added to the recall. i really need my transportation. i am borrowing my mother's car. there is no other car at my house.

Engine frequently overheating, this was recall for my model/ year/vehicle and i was told vin# doesn't associate with recall. i would like to know why.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while in the vehicle with the engine idling for 10 minutes, the contact then attempted to park the vehicle however, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was restarted and taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the failure had recurred twice. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 104,575.

Losing coolant much like the other vehicles with the same 1.6l engine.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle jerked and stopped abruptly. the transmission warning message was displayed. the vehicle was driven to her parents' residence. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred her to nhtsa. no additional assistance was provided. the approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate with an unknown warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was informed that the turbo charger needed to be replaced; and was referred to an authorized dealer for assistance. the manufacture was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Wheels/tires-swelled lug nuts.my car is available for inspection. if i don't have safe tires it puts anyone on the road in danger as well as my self and anyone in my car! yes, confirmed by griffin ford. waukesha wisconsin no warnings

The contact owns a 2013 focus escape. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph or exceeding 25 mph, the oil pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument. the vehicle was also consistently overheating. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed of an oil and coolant dispenser failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Started car while in our garage and a message came on the dash 'steering assist fault'. wife could not move steering wheel. we turned car off and restarted. steering was back to normal. no message was displayed. this was scary because what if it happened while driving?

This vechicle has been serviced at ford dealership since purchasing it.every 3,000 miles synthetic oil change, balance, rotate and eliminate if needed and certified inspection at a cost of $412.00 plus any repairs. the vechicle started overheating while my daughter was taking her kids to school in the neighborhood, she hurried and used the onboard fire extinguisher due to all the smoke and the children were in restraints car seats. this issue is a100% match to the recall for this vechicle (not my vin?) the fuel line is also leaking and matches recall 100%. ford needs to include my vechicle it’s been sitting ever since the incident.

Sudden loss of power steering with an associated warning message on the dash for a steering assist fault.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the power steering assist fault warning message appeared on the instrument panel. the steering wheel locked up and require excessive force to steer the vehicle off the roadway. upon restart of the vehicle, the failure remained. due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. the contact then called the dealer and was informed that the next available appointment would be in a month. the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

My family and i of 4 was traveling on a family get away trip and on the highway after about 23 miles , the power steering sign comes up and the steering wheel gets stiff on the middle of the highway. almost causing my family and i a head on collision with on coming vehicles . my vehicle has been checked about 4 months before by ford and also i have checked the ecu and there are no trouble codes . my family and i have almost ended up in the hospital or near death because this issue that just suddenly happens . this is not a safe situation to be in.

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My son was driving stopped at a red light vehicle shut off while in drive it will not stay running. this is not the first time it has happened in traffic. if he was not stopped he could of been seriously hurt along with myself and daughter. i see there is a investigation on the 1.6 but not 2.0. this needs to be looked at before someone gets hurt or worse killed.

Bought vehicle with around 65k miles, started having issues with coolant level low and causing the engine warning light to come on. then the car would go into “limp” mode to get the car to a safe place. there was no visible loss in coolant level. this happened on and off for about 3 months. called local ford dealer about a coolant recall for 2013/2014, was told my vin not included in that. ended up replacing the coolant level sensor in this vehicle and was the part mentioned in the above recall conversation. this part was fixed at an independent service center and was disposed of.

The car bucks wildly at a stop and stalls

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, she smelled smoke and that a "stop driving" warning light illuminated. the contact safely pulled off of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. there was smoke coming from under the hood. the contact raised the hood and observed that steam was coming from the radiator and the radiator hoses. the contact had the vehicle towed to her residence and had it diagnosed by an independent mechanic who related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering functionality became difficult. the steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was diagnosed with a steering functionality fault. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000

There is very advanced rust on the bottom of the drivers side passenger door, i did some searches online and it looks like this is common on escapes from this year. i think ford must have had a manufacturing issue because i have never seen rust develop this quickly on vehicle that is not that old and wonder if it's developing other places i can't see. very disappointed, there is clearly and issue with these fords.

The contact owned a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, she was switching lanes from the right lane to the left lane, and she heard a loud pop from the front end of the vehicle. the contact lost control of the vehicle and drove across the lanes and crashed into the highway dividing wall. the contact had no memory of any warning lights being illuminated or hitting the wall. the contact said that a witness reported that the driver's side front tire came off of the vehicle. additionally, the contact stated that she was told that the air bags had not been deployed. the contact stated that she was unconscious and transported to a hospital. she stated she had no cuts, bruises, or other injuries. the vehicle was towed to an impound lot. the police were on the scene and the contact was not aware of an incident report was written. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the shifter erroneously indicated that the vehicle was in the park(p) however, the transmission was in neutral. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 18v471000 (power train). the contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 155,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph and accelerating to merge onto the highway, the contact stated that the high engine temperature alert warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to shudder and decelerate. the contact safely pulled off of the highway and shut the vehicle off. the contact restarted the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. the independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the coolant sensor had malfunctioned and referred the contact to a dealer. the contact stated that the failure was recurring. the vehicle had not been taken to a dealer and was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2013 ford escape 1.6 ecoboost engine, at around 103,000 miles, a quarter size spot of coolant on the drive was first notice. every now and then the low coolant warning came on, but the coolant was barely below the minimum line. in 2020-21, had taken it to my local mechanic and another time to my ford dealer. both told me no leakage was found. neither informed me of this being a known issue with this engine coolant system, nor about the recalls. in april, the low coolant warning came on, this time coolant loss was significant. i had to add 1/2 gallon of water even it i drove only 5 miles. i noticed the coolant only leaked out while the vehicle was running, never when parked. i took it into ford service department for repair. they determined it is an internal coolant leak. due to a design defect, coolant leak into one or more engine cylinders. engine replacement needed. the price will be $9721! (i purchased it in 2020 for $10,000). they said this is common with the ford escape's engine. they said, they have seen hundreds of escapes in recent years, with this issue of the coolant leaking into the engine and ruining the engine.

I put my vechile in park, when i went to put into drive the cable to the gear shift broke and left me stranded in a drive thru. my vechile is stuck in neutral.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while coming to a stop and then stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. the manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 15v813000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

While driving my vehicle is slowing down losing power it doesn't want to stay started while at a light will hesitate to stay started and will just cut off. and hesitate to restart this is not the first time that this has happened ethier.

The contact owns a 2013 ford edge. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. the coolant warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a coolant hose leak. the coolant hoses were replaced; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

There is an internal coolant leak, coolant will get so low that vehicle gives warning that it will automatically shut down. while at highway speed it makes it dangerous to try and safely pull over.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. the contact also stated that the transmission fault warning message would intermittently appear on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. the dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

I have 2 issues 1.) my car is leaking coolant not sure from where. the leak is getting worse. i have coolant in my car, it was parked in the garage i made it a block from my house and my car shut down. said it was overheating, don’t even know how it coul have been that hot. the car was not registering hot inside, also the temperature gauge not registering hot. i waited 1 1/2 hours came back and my car won’t go anywhere because i’m still getting the overheating message. 2.) my rear windshield wiper started making odd noises, then i kept finding my windshield wiper hanging straight down. it no longer wipes, but still makes noise. but it no longer works at all. a friend looked up this vehicle and saw there were common issues in complaints and told me to look to see if there were any recalls before i continued forward. but i don’t see anything pertaining to either issue.

Date of incident, may 19th 2022. while driving home from work on highway 270, as it was raining, my power steering suddenly and without any warning stopped working & has not worked since. i called the ford manufacturer directly and i have a case number from them on the issue. ford is well aware of the manufacturer defect in their ford escape steering computer chips and they do not want to address the issue because it would be bad for them financially as well as hurt their publicity. the repair would cost as quoted by the dealership $2400. this is a huge safety issues for the public on any roadways. if this situation happened to a young inexperienced driver or an elderly driver there would be a high potential for a crash on highways and other roadways. luckily i was able to control the situation and was able to avoid a terrible outcome. furthermore, it takes physical strength to operate the car which again young and elderly drivers would not be able to drive or have extreme difficulty driving. this is a potentially deadly issue and ford does not want the general public to know. i hope for the safety of the public ford is made to recall the vehicle for this specific issue that they are blatantly aware of and want to ignore. ford has forever lost my family along with myself as a longtime customer.

There is something that has been making my coolant go low in my vehicle i took it to the mechanics two times and they fall suggested to take it in to dealership for a recall because they have dealt with this exact same kind of car many times and that's the same problem it given other owners.

The transmission shift linkage bushing broke. see safety recall for ford escape 2013-2014 18s20. my care was built at the louisville manufacturing plant on may 3, 2013, 12 days prior to the safety recall for this exact problem.

There is a coolant leak in my 2013 escape engine. there were approximately 90,000 miles on this vehicle when we purchased it used. it started having problems immediately. the dealer where we got our vehicle from stated that they would make us pay the difference in depreciation to return the vehicle even though it had a 30 day warranty. the coolant would leak and then there was low coolant. whitish blue smoke would pour from the tailpipe. ford refuses to acknowledge that there is a manufacturing defect even though ford installed "coolant temperature gauges" to prevent the overheating. this is simply just a bandaid to a larger problem that multiple escape owners are experiencing. this vehicle has been to 2 different ford dealers, both of whom told me different things that were wrong. consequently, this vehicle has been sitting at a ford dealership in hanover, pa since february 2020 because they want 8k to replace the engine. i am awaiting a class action lawsuit against ford to resolve this issue...

The vehicle stalled in the middle of the road on 5/24/2022. my husband was able to restart the vehicle and get it home and it stalled again in the driveway. there were no warning lights but the gas gauge was moving up and down. the car smelled of gasoline and there was smoke coming from the hood/ engine. we had it towed and the repair center told us that the gas line had split and was leaking gas. i called ford and they confirmed my vehicle was not apart of the gas line recall but i would like to report it to see if i can get it on the recall list to get it repared.

As i am driving the car with speed 35mph i heard a very loud pop on the passenger side i was terrified and then the window dropped all the way in. as of right now the window controller is not functioning at a 100 percent and i bought this car less than year ago from a ford dealer ship. i will like to know how i can proceed with this situation and get it fix

My radio went out about 3 years ago had to be replaced and now i can not listen to my radio without the car actually being on. my second issue is with my rear axle drive train, i currently have 127k miles on my vehicle took it in to a ford dealership for diagnostic and repair i was informed that the rear axle needed replacing, they replaced it , however the problem persisted i was then told by the ford mechanic that the axle assembly needed to be replaced. i spent 1k for the first repair now they want $2683 for the axle assembly, have there been other complaints regarding this parton 2013 escape??

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist after the abs warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with abs failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Power steering loss power and transmission failed

Power steering suddenly stopped working while driving, i was barely able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. i am disabled and had to have my husband meet me and fight the car to get it home.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph uphill the vehicle started overheating and fluid started leaking onto the exhaust manifold. the contact stated that the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was restarted but was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000.

Car basically does not want to pick up during acceleration. the accelerator has been replaced and this is still an issue, almost caused an accident. continuing oil and antifreeze leak always in the shop

Back up camer, i’m frustrated with my camera. it goes in and out.

Service engine soon light came on and began having issues with the low coolant coming on every few weeks. codes on engine light came up as engine coolant bypass valve c control circuit open. vehicle then started having coolant light come on multiple times in the same day after coolant had been added and then would not start. tried to start and engine made a clanking noise and alerted to turn off immediately. codes read again for bypass valve and now engine misfire on cylinder 4 and misfire on startup. had vehicle towed to a shop and upon inspection they observed coolant leaking into the engine due to block/head porosity in metal. was told that this was a common problem with this engine style and the only was to fix is to replace the engine. was told if the engine was not replaced that it would continue to misfire and may experience engine failure or fire while driving.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

My power control steering module is failing. a ford dealership told me the part in my car was defective and they have updated the part years ago. i was told the part alone will cost me around $1,000+ and that i have to pay out of pocket. ford dealership said the part is on backorder until december 2022 and that i can only get the part through their manufacture. this is extremely dangerous and my steering could go at anytime!

The contact owned a 2013 ford escape. the contact had just parked the vehicle, and as she was exiting was backed over by the vehicle. the contact was knocked over by the open driver's side door and pulled under the vehicle by the tires. the contact suffered a "grade 2" concussion, facial lacerations, and multiple abrasions and bruises over her body. the contact had three broken ribs on the right chest area and two ribs on the left side. additionally, the contact had severe bruises on her right clavicle and right shoulder. the contact was transported by ambulance to a hospital. the vehicle had rolled into a neighbor's yard and crashed into a fence, which resulted in minor scratches to the back bumper. the contact stated that the fence had sustained no damage. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to have it diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact researched online and related the failure to nhtsa campaign: 18v471000 (power train). the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 136,000. the vin was not available.

Car basically does not want to pick up during acceleration. the accelerator has been replaced and this is still an issue, almost caused an accident.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the gear shifter was shifted into park(p); however, the vehicle rolled forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 107,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

For the time i have owned this ford escape (4.5 years) the coolant has been leaking since i drove it off the lot. they could not find any leaks and just topped with coolant until the warranty expired. i have had numerous repairs done to my car and as of 06/18/2022 the coolant leaks is so bad i’m having to fill it up with antifreeze twice per day. it’s leaking from the driver side but they can never tell me exactly where. i’ve contacted ford directly about this to be told my vin number does not fall under the engine coolant recall, however it’s the same engine size etc. the check engine light has came on for 4.5 years but goes off so i don’t get the proper time to retrieve the code. it will sometimes loose power in the middle of roads and highways which is very dangerous. please can you help me. i have an investigation into my 2013 ford escape eco boost 1.6l overheating, vin number is not synced with the current recall for the coolant leak/overheating/fire troubles.

Unknown coolant is leaking, but from under the hood on the drivers side. all the coolant poured out of the vehicle after the car was shut off on june 16, 2022. this has not happened again but has continued to leak. i noticed there was a recall for my year escape for coolant leaks and possible fires in 2012. i would like my vehicle to be inspected for this by my ford dealership, along with the other recalls to be done.

While driving on i-64 with direction to lexington, ky, the hood of the car flew back and smashed the windshield. i was going at 70mph on i-64, driving in the middle lane and with my 3yo son seated in the back in his carseat. i managed to keep control of the car, slowed down and pulled to the right side of the road. the car was non drivable, so aaa had to tow us. my insurance company, kentucky farm bureau, has checked the car and stated that is totaled. i have never heard of a car's hood smashing the windshield and the latch not working. there is no police report as they stated that with no collision, there can't be a report. there was no warning lamp about this problem. when going back, the hood ripped the latch from the body of the car. thankfully both my son and myself were not injured and no one on the road was affected by this.

Car wouldn’t go into park, very unsafe had to put emergency brake on. yes i reached out to my ford dealer ship. no there was no warnings. this is a very inconvenience when this is my family car and i can’t drive it now because i have to wait to get it fixed because nobody has the simple part! this is beyond ridiculous! thanks!

Car falsely indicates overheating and goes into “limp mode” not allowing me to accelerate even while driving. has occurred on freeway, while parked, in intersections, and has posed a threat to my safety over a hundred times. been yelled at by other drivers and almost hit countless times because i’ve been unable to accelerate whilst trying to pull over safely. “hill start assist not available” appears and then “engine fault service now” accompanied by the speedometer going to 0mph (even while driving) as well as the rpm’s going to 0. lastly, “high engine temperature” appears and car starts shaking and lurching and the engine gets extremely loud until i’m able to turn it off. sometimes turns back on right away, sometimes i’m stuck in car on side of road/freeway for minutes-hours. been to 2 ford dealerships as well as many mechanics and have been told it’s fixed several times and it has not been. after replacing transmission, spark plugs, corroded wires, coolant, and more, ford dealership said they have no idea what is wrong with car. exploring online i found many other reports of 2013 escapes having the same issues as well as other ford vehicles. this has affected my safety too many times and i’m unable to find a solution anywhere. check engine light is always on unless cleared. has been occurring on and off (more frequently as time passes) since i got car 2.5 years ago and have been unable to receive any help or solutions. occurs at any speed, even while in park. i have videos as well of the car not turning on and actively showing these alerts whilst i’m driving. sometimes the car will even be “on” but the entire dash is black as if the car was off.

I had just come out of the store, started the car, and put the car in drive, however, it started to go in reverse. although, the gear shift stick is on "d" the dashboard reads "r". i turned the car off thinking it would reset, but it would not reset and now the car won't start back up because the dash is showing that the car is still in reverse and not in "park". now, i'm stranded in this store parking lot on a saturday with no idea of what to do. please help me!

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that upon start of his vehicle, the rear driver’s side door failed to lock securely. the contact also stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed to move out of park as the "transmission in neutral" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. upon release of the brake pedal, the vehicle began to roll forward while the vehicle was in park(p). due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed that both failures were under nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 22v413000 (power train). the dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that parts for nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) was not yet available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving on a local street, the vehicle overheating warning light illuminated. the contact merged to the side of the roadway and discovered that the vehicle was leaking coolant fluid. the contact added more coolant fluid and was able to drive home safely. a dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the low coolant level message was displayed. the contact veered to the side of the road and noticed that the antifreeze was leaking from the radiator onto the ground. the contact looked underneath the vehicle and saw smoke. the contact then opened the hood and noticed that there was no antifreeze in the coolant reservoir. the contact contacted an independent mechanic who advised her to refill the coolant reservoir with water and to then take the vehicle to his location since she was 5 minutes away. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the heater hose assembly, the coolant return, and the vent tube assembly needed to be replaced. the parts were replaced. additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line hose directly connected to the ignition system was spraying out fuel. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v584000 (fuel system, gasoline) due to the vehicle manufacture date. the failure mileage was approximately 121,805.

My 2013 ford escape has electrical problems, the biggest issue the gears are jumped. i put it on drive and it gets stuck and then it slows down no power to engine.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle in park(p), the vehicle began to roll forward. the contact immediately engaged the parking brake. the contact then attempted to shift into drive(d) however, the vehicle failed to respond. the contact's daughter called an independent mechanic who was able to assist over the phone. the contact unscrewed the shifter panel and pulled the lever while the daughter adjusted the cable bushing from underneath the hood. the contact and her daughter performed the fix each time to shift the vehicle into gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the vehicle was then taken to an unknown dealer where they informed her that part for the recall would not be available until july or august of 2022. the contact then took the vehicle to a local dealer where it remained in their possession. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,600. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that her daughter related to her that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started independently braking without the brake pedal being depressed. the contact’s daughter stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. the contact's husband drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear driver’s side wheel speed sensor and abs sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Complete engine failure and ecoboost needed due to internal coolant leak that was reported the day purchased. ford knew about these recalls and the issues were exactly the same but sold this to me anyway and refused to properly fix it. the engine in my car has been recalled but like thousands of others our vin isn’t falling in the recall list.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated he noticed a burning oil odor and smoke was coming from underneath the hood. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the contact stated that he noticed that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not under recall. the contact was referred to the nhtsa for assistance. the failure mileage was 104,075.

When i fuel up my 2013 ford escape se it doesn’t want to start and the oil light and battery light flash on the display and to get the car to start i have to turn the key and keep pumping on the gas pedal then it eventually will start, but this happens every time i put gas in the vehicle. called ford and there isn’t a recall on this.

Vehicle will no longer drive it will shift out of gear but won't actually move and when it did drive it wouldn't shift right i am making payments on a car i can't drive and was told needed a new transmission more than likely but now is being recalled

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The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that she had stopped her vehicle near a stop sign and shifted to park. another vehicle drove by as the contact's vehicle independently rolled forward at approximately 3 mph and crashed into the passenger rear door of a moving vehicle. the contact stated that her vehicle had minor scrapes to the driver's side bumper and there were minor scratches to the passenger door of the other vehicle. the contact stated she went to the er the following day with neck pains. there were no other injuries to the other driver or her passenger. the police were on scene but did not file a report. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or mechanic. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the contact stated that she had received a recall letter for nhtsa campaign: 22v413000 (power train). the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact's husband owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact's husband received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer for transmission repair after it was involved in a collision where the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward and crashed into another vehicle. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. the dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. the dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. the failure mileage was approximately 103,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The day before the steering was just fine and had taken a long drive on the interstate. could not control steering when car was driven out of the garage the next morning. car was towed to a car dealership due to very stiff steering since it would have been dangerous to try to drive. asked tech at dealership to check and advise. a steering fault message was on the dash. tech wrote, "pulled codes for the rack and pinion. per pinpoint test the rack has an internal failure. replaced the rack, programmed the system and performed an alignment. steering operated normal now." there were no symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

When driving it makes farting noises and when you make a stop the rpm’s go up and down causing it to jump forward then will shut off and not start. if you open gas tank up and allow it to “fart” it will then start up and you can proceed to destination. also if you shut car off while getting gas it might have you there for 10 minutes trying to start it but if you leave it on while pumping(which is not safe) it is fine. talked with several escape owners and all say they have same issues…so not sure why there hasn’t been a safety recall on it.

I purchased this 2013 escape new. it has been driven only 35, 438 miles. on july 4, 2022, started the car in my garage, got a message "steering assist failure", could not move steering wheel. on restarting car, it had reset. called dealer, got appointment for july 7. they checked for dtcs-u3000-49-08, was told "ford pinpoint testing leads to failed power steering gear, estimate $2300". at 35 thousand miles? i am paying and getting it repaired, of course - i could not trust this car otherwise. if you lose your steering on the highway, it could cause a major accident.

The transmission went out of gear and wouldn't stay in the correct gear. i had the vehicle towed to fuller ford on w 8th street in cincinnati ohio. they said the entire transmission had to be replaced and that there wasn't a recall affecting my vin number. i paid to have it repaired. eight months later, there was an electrical fire under the hood and the vehicle was towed to rocky top ford in tennessee. i feel both of these issues should have been covered by recalls.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle was jerking. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) for which the vin was included. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while attempting to shift into reverse, there was a message displayed that the vehicle was not in parking(p). the contact stated she moved the gear shifter back to park(p), restarted the vehicle, and continued driving to her destination. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) two days later. the local dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms parts not available. the failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Hello may 23.2022 my shifter broke off on the highway with my kid in the car i was so scared that we will get hit in the back due to this recall i had to roll the car to side of the left lane off the highway to not cause a accident

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that occasionally the vehicle was parked or while shifted into gear, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with motor mounts failure. the motor mounts were replaced twice; however, the vibrating, gear shifting, and idling failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact was informed after an emission test that there were two recalls on his vehicle; nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 22v413000 (power train). the vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the contact was never informed that the parts for nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) was not available. upon return of the vehicle, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle out of park(p) as the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was in neutral(n). the vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it remained in their possession. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the failure mileage was 164,098. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter seized, causing the vehicle to lose motive power. the vehicle was towed to the contact's cousin's residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were anticipated to be available in the fourth quarter of 2022. the failure mileage was approximately 91,500. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that upon parking the vehicle in a drive through, the gear shifter was shifted into park(p) however, the instrument panel displayed that the transmission was in neutral(n). the contact pushed the vehicle to the side. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as a fractured shifter linkage. the vehicle was repaired. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined to provide reimbursement as the repair had not been completed by an authorized ford dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 150,125.

I was driving when i got a warning for steering assist fault. the car is incredibly difficult to turn now, making driving it incredibly dangerous. there were no warnings; it had been driving fine on the way to work, but no longer was when i started it to come home. i saw a mechanic who said it was a steering rack default, and he had been seeing a lot of similar defects in ford escapes and ford trucks. he left after diagnosing as there was nothing he could do to fix it. we called an official ford dealership afterwards to get a quote, when we were told even if we brought the car in, there was no guarantee they could fix the car because the parts they need are backordered across the country. he also confirmed this is a prevalent issue in escapes.

Vehicle was taken in for diagnosis as it kept alerting that coolant was low and shutting off due to over heating alert. coolant reservoir ans sensors were changed prior to that date. i was advised that the vehicle needs the engine short block replaced. the repair of the vehicles along with the quote exceeds the vehicle value.

While merging onto the highway, i got into the right lane. while in motion my car stalled and went from 70 mph to 40 mph almost instantly. there have been many other times of engine stalling that has made me fear to drive this vehicle with my child. i noticed that " engine stalling" and the engine in general have been a common issue specific year make and model while researching this vehicles history. there have also been many major repairs and more needed repairs that will cost more than the vehicles worth. the turbo was recently repaired , water bypass valve , valve cover, spark plugs. with more repairs to be made due to fluids still leaking , and a certified mechanic noting that the catalytic converter will need to be replaced. the repairs done and the repairs needed will greatly cost more than the vehicles worth. i'm asking that you guys take into consideration that im still paying on this vehicle and a single mom who cannot keep putting repairs into a vehicle that i desperaetly need for transportation.

Driving down the road and it tryed going into reverse,wouldnt pull, put shifter in park, wouldnt hold indicater light said it was in drive. sat in traffic 2 hrs. contacted dealership they are waiting on parts, my job is at severe risk for not having transporttion to and from wotk, dealership no rental, so how am i supposed to get to work walk 15 miles, this is dumb

My car just cut off while i was driving. the car cranks but do not start. i’ve been told it the fuel pump and i just got this car a year ago and barely drive it. it’s dangerous that it just cut off while i was driving in the middle of the street and could’ve caused a bad accident

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while on the highway during rush hour driving at 30 mph, the vehicle behind failed to slow down causing her to crash into the vehicle in front when her vehicle was rear-ended. the contact stated the seat belt's pretensions failed to function, and the air bags failed to deploy. during the impact, the contact hit her head on the steering wheel. in addition, the contact sustained a fractured nose, facial bruises, and neck injuries. an ambulance arrived at the scene and treated the contact then transported her to the emergency room where a mri and ct scan was performed. the police arrived on the scene and filed a police report. there was damage to the front bumpers and grill and rear of the vehicle, but it was drivable. the vehicle failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). the approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. the failure nearly caused a collision. the dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 93,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

We were experiencing the engine cutting out and dying very rarely for about 2 years. one day while driving the vehicle, i hit the accelerator and the car started to engage the drive train, but then cut out and died. i was able to restart the vehicle and put it into drive. it would accelerate but once it got to the correct rpm and tried to shift the engine would cut out again. ford said that it was a transmission failure and because it wasn't under warranty it was our responsibility to replace it at our cost if we decided to do the repair. now a year later, the exact issue that we were experiencing is beginning with the replacement transmission. if this is a recall is it the responsibility of ford to reimburse me the cost of replacing the transmission and complete the recall repair for the transmission that they put in.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission became inoperable. the transmission malfunction warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission and engine failure. the transmission and engine were replaced. the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact's wife owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v331000 (latches/locks/linkages). the local dealer was contacted on two separate occasions and the contact was informed that the parts were available; however, after the vehicle was taken to and left overnight at the dealer, the dealer called back and stated that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact's wife had experienced an unknown failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 104,000. parts distribution disconnect.

On 7/20/22 11:50pm i was driving on the highway about 45 miles per hour when without warning or indication my hood flew open and slammed against the windshield causing me to lose sight of anything in front of me. because i was not traveling at such a high rate of speed i did not strike any vehicle in front of me and avoided hitting concrete barriers but several vehicles behind me nearly struck me because the incident took place on a curve and i was in a blind spot. this could have turned out very bad for myself and other, i was terrified. it was late and dark and have to carefully shift through three lanes on the highway to get myself into a safe spot off the side of the road. this incident has not been confirmed to my knowledge by any dealer, nor has the component been inspected by anyone as of yet. i will say as soon i had the vehicle towed and secured, i attempted t contact my insurance with no luck during the midnight hour. i did a goggle research and found that this incident has happened to several ford vehicles over the past years as far back as 10 years to current date and i'm confused as to why this was not a safety recall issue. i could have been seriously injured and died.

Puting car into reverse on 2way road to turn around car wouldn't go in reverse or forwards car shut off. had to keep brake on kept shifting back and forth till car turned on had traffic stopped both ways. seatbelt released not working at all. if car would of gone forwards upon started would of gone over cliff. this happened about 2nd week in july. currently car has trouble upon driving shifting into gear. please advise. dangerous

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into gear. the contact then attempted to shift to drive(d) however, the vehicle was inoperable and made an abnormal noise. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number 22v413000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

My shifter cable was broken first in may 2022 because i switched to park and my vehicle kept rolling.i called the ford dealership after reading about a recall on shift cables for 2013 ford escapes and was told my vehicle didn’t fall under the recall. i had it repaired elsewhere. in july 2022 i had the same issue (attempted to put vehicle in park and it was still in drive) contacted ford and was told the same thing and had it repaired elsewhere since the price quotes elsewhere was about 300 less that what ford quoted me but not even a week after having my vehicle repaired i get a letter in the mail confirming that my vehicle does fall under the recall. i have paid almost 1,000 out of pocket to repair this issue because ford lied to me.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while her husband was driving 35 mph, he noticed the vehicle was losing motive power. her husband pulled over at the nearest gas station and noticed a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that her vehicle had experienced the failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 12v336000 (fuel system, gasoline). the dealer informed her that the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact was referred to the nhtsa for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph uphill, the shifter cable fractured, and the vehicle started to reverse. the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal; however, the vehicle continued to reverse. the contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle and then attempted to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was unable to restart. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local auto body shop and diagnosed with shifter cable failure. the vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was towed to another local mechanic due to the check engine light being illuminated, and also because the vehicle was unable to start. the vehicle was then towed to another local mechanic who replaced a fuse and the battery. the mechanic then informed the contact to tow the vehicle to an authorized ford dealer for further assistance. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Car keeps stalling without warning while driving. inconsistent stalling with no warning! car restarts without problem, but the stalling is dangerous!!!

This was taken to kendall ford of anchorage. the check engine light come on and start running bad. i immediately took it into the dealership they said i just needed new spark plugs and turn up. but in the note it says there was leaking out of cylinder two and three. no recommendations were given to me. they change the spark plugs and gave it back. then again it started running bad april 2022. i took back to the dealership in april 2022 and they said it was misfiring but no longer was. i took it back to the dealership again when coolant light started coming on. they gave it back to me and said nothing was wrong. now because of the leak into the cylinders it’s started overheating due to an internal coolant / antifreeze leak that allows coolant to enter into the cylinders of the engine. the dealership is now stating the engine is flooded with coolant which caused total engine failure and now require replacement of the engine block. my car only has 52,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while shifting the gear shifter into reverse(r), a message to “shift to park” was displayed. the dealer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and low coolant warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a pressure test; however, no leak was found. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 115,300.

Steering column needs to be replaced per dealership service center. the steering became jerky and loose. also when turning , steering continued to turn and had to be forcibly returned to straight. very scary.

The transmission failed at an intersection . the car wouldnt go into gear, the car would start to shake, care has gone backwards & having to use to e-brake to ensure vehicle is parked. my safety was put at risk at a intersection and the vehicles behind and in front of me were at risk of accident. not safe to drive. the dealership sent out a recall on that vehicle and on nhsta you can also see the recall and affected parts. same issues experienced stated in the recall. vehicle was brought to dealer ship but not inspected due to dealership waiting for part. no previous warnings. just the incdent that put people at risk.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, a low coolant warning message appeared on the instrument panel. the contact pulled over and checked the coolant reservoir which indicated that the coolant was low. the contact attempted to resume normal driving; however, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was hot as the vehicle began to stall. an engine warning message appeared on the instrument panel as the contact pulled over. the contact walked to the nearest store to purchase coolant and replenished the reservoir; however, the stalling continued as the check engine warning light appeared on the instrument panel. the contact was able to reach his destination despite the many engine stalls and vehicle restarts. the contact continued driving the vehicle; however, he noticed that coolant had started to leak from the engine. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) which he linked to the failure. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it inadvertently started rolling while the engine was not running. the contact's wife was in the vehicle while rolling. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle; however, he was stuck between the driver's door of the vehicle. the vehicle crashed into another vehicle and damaged its front bumper because the nearby vehicle was backed in at the parking lot. the driver's door was bent up to the front fender and the passenger door was damaged, in addition, to the possible front driver-side fender. there were no warning lights illuminated. the air bags were not deployed. there were no police on the scene, or report filed. the contact was taken to the emergency by a family member. the contact also damaged his eyewear. the contact left and right heels were scraped, along with bones damages, the right, and left leg shingles, and the right eye. the contact received medical treatment for his eye and legs and both heels. the contact still receives medical treatments. the failure was related to the recall of nhtsa campaign number 22v413000 (power train). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

I purchased my 2013 ford escape vehical in febuary 2022 from a local transmission shop, so iv've had it for a good 7 months and its has been nothing but problem after problem with this vehical, the first issue i noticed was the brake fluid leak and i was having to coonstatly refil it until i was able to pay someone to repair it for me. also my coolant is needing to be filled up about every 2 weeks, and i have to constantly check it just to be sure because sometimes the light wont even pop up. the most recent issue that im having is a huge fuel leak, it just started about 4 days ago and its spraying out of a metal fule line by the engine, after doing some research its a recall for the year and make of my vehical, i called ford in to get information on what i could do and they bassicallly said they wouldnt repair it since my vin number is not linked with that specific recal. i'm a single mother of a 2 year old and this is my only source of transportation, i do not have the funds to repair this and i do believe alot of the issues are recalls and should be fixed and covered by ford.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. the vehicle could not be immediately restarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a faulty transmission. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated with the engine overheating. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the engine block needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall and would be repaired pay out-of-pocket. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall and referred the contact to the nhtsa. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Due to leaking coolant and overheating. i had to get engine and transmission work done that totaled over $10,000 worth mechanical work. i also had to get suspension work which is also include it the total of being over $10,000.

On 06/21/2022 i took my 2013 ford escape to a ford dealer because my check engine light was on. i was informed that a evap tube was needed and the part was ordered. a few weeks later i checked with the dealer and was told the part was on back order. 08/01 i checked again and was told that there were 3,000 people waiting for the part and there was no estimate on when it would arrive. whenever i start the engine after getting gas the engine does not start right away. it takes several times to start. i am always worried that the engine will not start or there could be a fire.

Transmission shifter cable, my car is stuck in park and will not shift into drive or neutral. i can not use it and need it fixed asap.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle, the vehicle shifted into reverse. the contact stated that the vehicle was jerking. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the brakes and the transmission needed to be repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms parts not available. the failure mileage was approximately 147,464.

Ford escape 2013 recall #14s17-s1 problem with electrical signal connections that causes car to stall when coming to stop, ford says not applicable with my car

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that on several occasions, the engine coolant was low. the contact would have to continuously put coolant in the engine. the engine coolant light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant plug needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 161,825.

August 8,2022 my 2013 ford escape displayed my engine temperature was high temperature & to stop safely. had the truck towed & the dealer stated it codes were coolant hose c value, coolant hose & sensors. they fixed it all it drove good for 2days & the same thing happen again saying the engine was over heating but it wasn’t. it had coolant in it & was not leaking anywhere. did another diagnosis it still saying the same thing. problem not fixed

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shifter became stuck in the sport (s) position and the vehicle began to roll backward. the contact was able to move the gear shifter into park (p) position but the vehicle would not turn off and the message "shift to park" was displayed. the local dealer was contacted and informed that the parts for the recall repair of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) were not yet available. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated and surged forward. there was no warning light illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

We have had to replace vacuum pump 4xs ,had multiple engine repairs done, turbo replaced ,jumped time 3xs, replace abs sensor 2xs, wheel bearings 2xs, cv axels 2xs, since day 1 has been blowing lights in turn signals and brake lights, wiring issue, have replaced control arms,tie rods,tie rod ends, and so much more, have had transmissions since day one, needs evap system repaired again, transmission replaced a second time, having power reductions, and this vechiile has costed us over 12,000, have been informed of 2 recalls time frame 12/2015 to current date.

We have had massive probelms with the 2013 ford escape. we have had to have engine repairs done due to it jumping time, replaced the turbo, we have gotten really poor gad mileage and have to have transmission rebuilt . we continually since purchase expereinced nothing but probelms. we get messages stating 4wd unavailble, hill start assist not engaged. and so much more. this has been the worst vechile we have ever owned

On 5/27/22 i was stopped at a red light/intersection and when the light turned green i accelerated only to realize that my car was barely rolling into the intersection only because i was at an incline because my transmission was not moving my vehicle. since i was now in the middle of the intersection there were cars honking at me, swerving around me, not knowing i was stalled. i couldn't get my car to move by pressing the gas pedal all i could do was raise my hands in the air to let others know i didn't know what was happening. my engine was revving when i pushed the gas pedal but there was no forward motive. my gear shifter was still in drive and there were no warning lights to alert me of any problems or concerns, even while i'm pressing it frequently and my car is not moving like it should. the next time i pushed the gas my forward motive in the transmission had returned. i wasn't quite sure what happened. i drove (approx.) another 15 miles and came to a 3 way stop and when i accelerated, there again, was no forward motive but the engine was revving when i accelerated. again, no warning, no warning lights signaling a malfunction with the car but no forward movement by pushing the accelerator. i was coasting into a parking lot and as i pushed the accelerator again. this time the transmission engaged but with a loud noise and a thrust forward of my car, at which time, a check engine light finally came on. i had to have the car towed and transmission replaced.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle would not properly accelerate and experienced jerking before eventually stalling. upon inspection, it was discovered that the coolant had leaked from the vehicle. the contact replaced the coolant temperature sensor and the coolant tank and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the engine water pump. eventually, the failures reoccurred and the local dealer advised that the coolant lines were faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was 178,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while in the parking lot, the power steering became inoperable. the steering wheel was difficult to turn. the steering fault must be serviced message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed them the module needed to be programmed and replaced and referred the contact to the dealer. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinon and module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 68,020. the consumer stated the steering fault was repaired on august 2022.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle was unable to accelerate to exceed 25 mph. there was also a knocking sound coming from the engine. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle safely to her residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the vehicle emitted abnormal sounds and surged continuously upon depressing the accelerator pedal. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to continue driving. the vehicle was taken to a local pep boys who retrieve a code for the check engine warning light. the contact then added additives in the fuel tank and the check engine warning light disappeared. however, the failure reoccurred increasingly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure was not yet determined. however, the dealer informed the contact that the failure could be associated with the engine or the transmission. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was overheating while driving. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle stalled after coming to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, and the dealer replaced several unknown sensors; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module (ecm) needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was approximately 81,000. the vin was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the contact stated that on two separate occasions while the vehicle was idling, she attempted to accelerate but the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable bushing was detached. the contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor inside the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to pueblo tires & service where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable bushing failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure to take the vehicle to be diagnosed and have pictures taken. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The engine has a coolant leak which is causing smoke to emit from the muffler pipes when started. the vehicle always seemed to burn off coolant in a way that was normal. i purchased the car in 2016. but i never had warning lights. despite that, we (myself and my mechanics - i have gone to two) have tried to find the leak for several years, including changing hoses & seals. however, now the check engine light is on, and within the same day of the warning light, there is now smoke coming out of the muffler when engine is started. it disperses quickly but i am afraid this is some kind of fire hazard. i do not smell anything burning but this is a hazard i need to report.

I bought this car two years ago from rodeo kia in avondale arizona and have had some issues with this car which all have been resolved but last year the car has had a major issue that still hasn’t been fixed i called numerous mechanics that have a identified the same problem over and over. i was told by repair smith that my car overheated and leaked freon because of engine block crack that this cars are known for. so my car needs an engine block swap and i was told by the mechanic that this are one of fords cars that have this major problems down the line. so i did my research online and there is a lot of people with this problem with this 2013 ford escapes but when i put my vin number it says no recall for that but other escapes of the same year have that recall why is mine not showing that recall if it does have that diffract and problem and it’s the same year but it does not show the recall i think this is extremely unfair to me as a consumer.10

On a daily basis my 2013 ford escape keeps stalling in the middle of the highway with no warning while driving at various speeds. i do not know what component or system is failing. several mechanics have tried to resolve the issue with no success. the engine just suddenly shuts off and this is a very dangerous situation for me and everyone else on the highway. i was almost hit by a semi truck today due to this issue.

I would like to report this extremely dangerous incident i had with my 2013 ford escape with the 2.0 engine. i parked my car and went shopping. the car was running fine. i returned about a half hour later. when i started the car the engine revved up to 5000rpm all by itself and stayed at that rpm even though i didn’t have my foot on the gas pedal. i had to tap the gas pedal to get the engine rpm down to the correct idle speed. i was glad the car was in park and not drive. i could have gotten in a terrible accident and maybe have killed someone. i contacted ford customer service to see if they had a recall for this problem. my case number is 37993624. they told me there wasn’t any recall. they told me that i should take the car immediately to a ford service center to get it checked out. the agent tried to make an appointment for me at the closest service center near me, premier ford located at 1072 east 49 street brooklyn ny 11234, but the lines were busy. i told her i would take the car there the next morning. the ford center did a diagnostic check on the engine and told me they couldn’t find the problem or reproduce it and there were no codes in the system. they suggest i change the throttle body and the gas pedal assembly. they said it was only a guess but that could have been the problem. i did as they suggested and had the throttle body and gas pedal assembly replaced. since they didn’t actually find the problem every time i drive my car i wonder in the back of my mind if it’s suddenly going to shoot out into traffic all by itself. 1-the vehicle is available for inspection on request. 2-the engine has not been inspected by the ford company. 3-there was no warning of the problem before it happened. *the service adviser at ford wrote the problem wrong. he wrote that i shut the engine and restarted it. that’s not correct. i just tapped the gas pedal and it went down to the correct idle rpm.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact's daughter received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the gear shifter was unable to shift into the intended gear. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic at the daughter's residence. the mechanic informed the daughter that the transmission shifter cable bushing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 135,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

I picked my car up tonight from haley’s in farmville va they fixed my door latches due to recall on latches. i told them prior to dropping it off that the abs light and traction control light and engine coolant light keeps coming on. when i pulled out the parking lot i almost got rear ended because the car didn’t want to go it was moving so slow i had to slowly make myself across the road into kfc parking lot without getting hit. haley refuses to fix these problems bc the light automatically goes off on its own and they say it’s got to physically be on for them to fix it through recall but it keeps coming on whenever i have the car in my possession and it’s very dangerous

The electric power assist stopped working and almost caused my wife to hit another car. you cannot steer this car if the power assist isn't working, lots of complaints about this issue but nobody is checking into it, if this isn't a safety problem than there isn't any reason for you to be in business for you are not recognizing a serious problem, i know a little door latch is important but no where close to this problem. can you imagine going down the road at 60 miles per hour and your steering goes out. also the cross over on the rear suspension must be made of low grade tin for it has completely rotted away, this crossover holds the rear suspension. i know nothing will happen with this but at least i got to vent, thanks

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that on numerous occasions, the vehicle was shifted to reverse(r) however, the vehicle instead shifted to drive(d). the contact also stated that when the vehicle was shifted into drive(d), the engine revved and the rpm’s increased rapidly but the vehicle failed to respond as needed. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 79,744.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle had experienced vibration, hesitation, and jumping on several occasions. the vehicle also stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by engine coolant intruding into cylinder #2 causing damages to the engine. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 115,000. the contact stated that the motor was replaced with a ford factory motor by an authorized ford dealer. the contact paid out of pocket for these repairs, but they have concerns that they were sold the same exact model that caused the vehicle to have issues.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist with the steering fault message displayed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle then started losing motive power and would not accelerate properly. additionally, the vehicle experienced bucking, and hard shifting, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle almost stalled. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated with a warning light flashing, indicating for the driver to pull over and stop. the contact stated that she was able to coast to into a parking lot with the engine was running; however, the vehicle would not exceed 15 mph. the contact stated that the engine temperature gauge was in the red. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and recommended that a valve in the a/c and radiator hose be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle failure had reoccurred. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was hard while being depressed. the contact placed both feet on the brake pedal and shifted the vehicle into neutral(n) and was able to safely pull to the side of the roadway while the vehicle slowed down. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 113,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving or with the vehicle on an incline, the vehicle was shifted into an intended gear however, the vehicle failed to engage in a timely manner. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts to do the recall repair was not available. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 162,000. vin tool confirms part not available.

I got recall fixed back in june2022. still haven’t been refunded.

Coolant leaked into engine. need new engine. ford won’t pay for it even though they knew about this ongoing problem

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 25-30 mph with the windows closed, he noticed that exterior noises were louder than usual. the contact drove to his residence. upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver's side door was slightly ajar and failed to latch properly. the contact attempted to close and lock the door but the failure persisted. the dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact became aware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 20v331000 (latches/locks/linkages) that he associated with the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vin was not included in the recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 211,000.

I noticed the smell of gas when i parked one night. the next day after i drove it the smell of gas was very strong. i stopped the car and checked under the hood. the fuel line that connected to the fuel rail was leaking gas onto the engine. i consider myself lucky that it did not catch on fire. ford did a recall for this years ago from what i have learned from the internet, but for some reason mine was not recalled. i have ordered the new fuel line and waiting for it to arrive. i have removed the leaking fuel line and have it if you would like to examine it.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked without warning. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times and the vehicle started operating normally. on another occasion, the contact started the vehicle and the steering wheel locked with the steering assist fault and service now message displayed. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was 112,287.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that he noticed a leakage on the ground underneath the engine. the contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined; however, the radiator, radiator hose, and coolant reservoir was replaced; however, the leak was still coming from the engine. the contact refenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

I bought my 2013 ford escape used in 2020 with 76,000 miles from a local chevrolet dealer. they did not offer me a warranty on the vehicle and told me that they would not assume responsibility for it should anything break. at the time of incident, it only had 82,000 and i kept up with regular oil changes. on the day of the incident, i had been driving at about 45mph and came to a stop at a red light. when i went to accelerate as the light turned green i heard a strange noise and then the car stalled out with no other warning; no lights were lit up on the dash prior or during the stall out. i could not get the car to turn over at that point and i was stuck in the middle lane on a major highway. i had cars going all around me, with a large truck headed towards me, which had to swerve to keep from hitting my car. my mother was in the car with me and we were afraid we would be hit by oncoming traffic. finally someone stopped to help and pushed me into a parking lot. i had the car towed to a mechanic where he has diagnosed it as engine failure.

Backup camera is fuzzy/blurry and screen blacks out occasionally when backing up. i've had "camera unavailable, contact ford dealership" pop up on screen. at the same time the safety beeping goes out. i rely on this as it's hard to see with blindspots pulling out of parking spaces. i've almost been hit and almost hit others. first happened in january 2022. i've taken it in to ford services and they told me to wait until it stops working altogether before fixing. this is a safety issue. the fuzzy/blurred screen has been this way since i purchased vehicle in 2016

I believe my car has the same issue noted on ford recall 12s39 (nhtsa campaign #12v431000). my car's mfg date is 09/12 and my independent mechanic says that my vehicle has the same coolant issues noted in the recall, but the recall date only applied to vehicle with mfg date of 08/12. i would like to see how my mfg date can be included in the recall.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal carbon monoxide odor detected. the contacted stated she felt weak and sleepy. on another occasion, the contact had to pull over on the side of the road due to the carbon monoxide odor inside the vehicle. the contact sought medical attention and was informed that she had 8 level of carbon monoxide in her blood. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic confirmed that carbon monoxide was leaking into the vehicle and that there was also an oil leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the head gasket was blown and that coolant fluid was leaking into the engine due to four cracks in the engine block. the mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 59,600.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where the failure could not be duplicated. the mechanic advised the contact to tow the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while parked in the driveway and attempting to shift from park(p) to reverse(r), the gear shifter remained stuck in park(p). the contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 25-30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to drive to her residence where she parked the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. the dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

After getting home from oil change, i looked at paperwork. it said swollen lug nuts !! no one ever came and discussed this with me while i was there. i called service dept. and was told to get them changed and not to drive until i did. i asked why no one ever came and told me while i was there and was told they couldn't change them just go to o'reillys and get new ones ???? i will not be going back to this sad excuse of a dealership. i purchased vehicle there, so have always used them, but no more.

We received a letter from the dealership regarding a recall due to the transmission shifter cable bushing possibly being damaged or missing. the safety recall still has not been addressed. today we were parked in the car and it started to roll forward i reached down from the passenger side and pushed the break with my hand to stop the car from rolling onto the road into oncoming traffic. i had my husband and kids in the car. i called the dealership but no one answered. this issue is very concerning as i use the car every day for work.

Going 70 mph on the interstate and the transmission filter clogged causing the vehicle to be unable to drive . under further investigation the transmission chain cover that is made of plastic was chewed up by the transmission and caused the transmission filter to clog making it unable to move causing unsafe conditions. there where no warning lamps prior to catastrophic failure.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was placed on a diagnostic machine and produced an unknown code indicating that the power assist was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Loss of power steering. happened while returning from a short (3 block) trip to store. was able to return to home by driving slowly and wrestling the steering carefully. waiting to hear back from dealership. did not observe warning lamps or messages.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was made aware of the issue. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction, almost causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and drive into a ditch. during the failure, the message "power steering fault" was displayed. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rack and pinion system was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unstated recall repair. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. the transmission warning light was flashing. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

More times than not, the car is stalling when started. it will stall or near stall when driving. no warning lights come on when this is happening. i have noticed that when the car started doing this, that the controls for the dashboard are now not working properly. for example; when you try to reset the trip milage, it will go through all settings on board and you are not able to reset anything. this has been on going since the odometer has hit 58,000 miles. the stalling of the engine is happening more and more frequently. i have had it to several repair shops, and no one can tell me why, even though they have witnessed it stalling.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. the contact stated that the vehicle only responded while driving 75 mph. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving uphill. an unknown dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Cylinder 3 misfire - cylinder allowed engine coolant to get into engine which should not happen - engine failed in light of this defect - engine replacement required - many ford dealerships will confirm the 1.6 l turbo eco boost engine in the 2013 model year escape are plagued with issues - full engine replacement required on my 2013 ford escape that only had 73,000 miles - ford will not reimbursement for the new engine installed - costs for new engine just under $6900 - rental expense accumulated as well while we were down a vehicle - ford told me to log my complaint with the nhtsa - i am doing this now - can the nhtsa help? what can i expect from the nhtsa? engines that fail as this one can be very dangerous - main concern is obviously and engine fire - any help would be appreciated

Vehicle overtime leaks small drops of coolant and i noticed the coolant levels we’re dropping on passenger side of hood. car does not smoke or have any weird smells but has started leaks. engine might have to be replaced if cracks are found. engine failure due to no fault of my own , same issue as other ford owners but ford does nothing to help us , “ built tough” more like “ built like shit “ i love my car but this is not fair and ford should make it right

I am really uncertain due to the fact that when i was experiencing problems with this car , ford and other licensed mechanic shops were not able diagnose what was wrong with my car . i was denied service by ford on 2 occasions and by time the car was past a simple fix i was unable to use my extended warranty.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while attempting start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. the contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken for an oil change; however, afterwards the failure persisted. on another occasion, the vehicle failed to accelerate or shift into gear. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic stated that no failure was found. the contact was referred to the dealer for a computer software update. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no recall for the computer software. the mechanic confirmed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while his wife was driving at an unknown speed and approaching a traffic light, the vehicle began decelerating independently. the contact stated the engine started overheating and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the driver was able to park safely at a nearby parking lot. the contact added coolant and continued driving the vehicle to her destination. the contact stated that the coolant was leaking into cylinders #1 and #2. the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the while his mother-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed the temperature gauge increased and she pulled over and called for assistance. the son-in-law inspected the engine and discovered an antifreeze coolant leak. the contact stated that he placed cardboard under the vehicle and found that the back side of the engine block was leaking. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was related to a recall. the contact stated that he called the manufacturer who stated a case was opened and he was informed to call the nhtsa hotline to be added to the recall. the contact stated that the vehicle was not included in an unknown ford coolant recall. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while her daughter was heading out to start the vehicle, there was a leak coming from underneath the engine compartment. the contact also stated that her daughter needed to refill the antifreeze very frequently. additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant hose and another unknown component needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature sensor indicator and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact then stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the engine failed to engage. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine over time and caused a blown head gasket. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. additionally, there was an abnormal fuel odor present inside the vehicle. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel sensor and the flange on the fuel tank needed to be replaced and the part was not available. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there aware of the failure but there were no recalls for the failure and that the parts were on back. the failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the power steering failed to operate as needed. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 139,500.

The 6f35 transmission that are in the ford escapes are the worse transmission ford has ever made and i have a 2013 ford escape and also work at a automobile repair shop and there are at least 3 or 4 escapes that are brought us a day including mine that have to have the transmissions replaced. i have always been a ford woman but i will never purchase another ford after all the problems i have had with this escape and the transmission which went out on me with no warning and pulled off from a stop sign and it would not accelerate and almost go hit by two cars because i couldn't move. i have had to replace my transmission and has only 12,000 miles on it and i think ford needs to do something about all the ford escape owners and the 6f35 junk transmissions.

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The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the “steering assist fault - service required” warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel became very firm. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and stated that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the contact was referred to the nhtsa hotline to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle started jerking abnormally. additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the transmission fault service warning light illuminated. the dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train); however, the failure occurred. the dealer suggested that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 105,817.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low coolant level message was displayed, and the vehicle experienced rough operation before stalling. after adding coolant to the reservoir, the failure continued. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the low coolant service soon warning light illuminated, followed by a message stating that the engine was overheating before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. the contact was able to pull over and waited for the vehicle to cool down and then was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the coolant level sensor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. the contact was advised to file complaint with the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was 138,300.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal noise detected. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that oil was leaking and that the transmission needed to be serviced. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was not contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. parts distribution disconnect. the failure mileage was unknown.

Coolant leaked from head gasket and into cylinder which caused internal engine failure. corwin ford has confirmed this and wants $12,302.67.

Unknown, there are not any warning lights on, my cars rpm jumps when i try to accelerate. as i push the gas it acts as if it does not want to drive and won’t. i’ve had to pull over with hazards and wait for someone to come assist.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that on separate occasions while his granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. the contact stated that while he was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lunged forward. the contact then stated that he was able to turn off and restart the vehicle. the service transmission light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a transmission shop where it was diagnosed that the fluid was darker than normal and needed to be flushed and refilled. the transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. the vehicle was then taken to another transmission shop where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that vehicles were not being taken in until parts were available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

Had to have my transmission rebuilt for $3000

Losing antifreeze but it's not leaking from underneath, i'm not sure where it's going my car smells like it's burning some where , and under my car on my muffler there is burnt looking marks on the muffler underneath i'm not sure why , i have my car since november 20th 2021, i bought it from auto wholesale in gladstone , i have appointment for the recall on the bushing dec. 20 th, i called ford in sandy oregon talk to the guy about my car is not acting right and i'm not sure on what to do , he said that i should not drive it very much , i said well do you guys provided a loaner car because i work everyday and have to drive up into the mt. hood everyday if i can't get to work then i will lose my job , he like sorry we have enterprise if you need to rent a car , i don't think it's really fair i have done everything wright for my car and it be there doing when they built my car , you think they would help there customer with proper care until they fix the wrong on my car that was there doing not mine , there are burnt marks on the muffler underneath

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated and stalled. the message "warning. pull over" was displayed. the contact stated that she waited 10-30 minutes for the vehicle to cool down. the vehicle was then restarted and operated as needed. however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. the contact stated that the vehicle was towed several times due to the failure to restart. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where an unknown valve and the coolant flange housing were replaced, and other unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. the independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that her vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Engine coolant low message has continually been an issue with this car since it was purchased used at the end of 2013. it got so bad that at one time i would have to carry antifreeze with me. i have replaced the water pump, hoses, thermostat housing, and other parts at considerable expense. i noticed that nhtsa id # 10218621 refers to 1.5l ecoboost engines built before june 10, 2019 in 2017 thru 2019 ford escapes does not pertain to my car because i have a 1.6l ecoboost engine, but what is described in that notice and the ford technical service bulletin 22-2322 is exactly what is happening to my car. i believe ford has the same problem with this 1.6l ecoboost engine. my problems began in 2016 and twice since the engine temp spiked to extremely hot without warning and the car had to be shut down while driving causing extreme safety issues.

This vehicle is a 2013 ford escape with a 1.6 turbo engine. this vehicle has coolant leaking into cylinder number 4. ford motor company has recalled other 2013 ford escapes and fusions with this same engine for this same problem but refuse to recall my vehicle. the engine runs ruff and has quit on occasion. this is a dangerous situation if i am driving in traffic and could cause an accident.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle. the coolant detector would not accurately detect the coolant level. the coolant reservoir needed to be refilled weekly. the abs warning system would chime and illuminate whenever the vehicle was started, and the vehicle would fail to move. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle several times, the abs warning light turned off and the vehicle operated as needed. the contact stated that the transmission was slipping out of the park(p) into drive(d). the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the wheel hub bearing needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the wheel hub bearings were replaced four times and the front axles were replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that she smelled antifreeze upon entering her vehicle. the contact opened the hood and discovered that the coolant level was low. the contact added coolant and resumed normal driving. the contact then stated that while driving at slow speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact opened the hood and saw that the coolant reservoir was nearly empty. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine coolant bypass valve was defective. the mechanic then informed her that the part was under warranty and referred her to the dealer. the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted, and both informed her that the vehicle was not under warranty or recall for the defect. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) which she linked to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

In early july, while driving to work, the transmission suddenly shifted out of drive and into neutral. i pulled over and shifted into park. after checking under the hood, i attempted to put the car into drive and it wouldn't shift and grinding noises were heard. i called for a tow truck and took the car home. after checking nhtsa website, came across the transmission bushing recall. i just towed my car today to a dealer to have the recall worked on and they said i needed a new transmission. they refused to admit the transmission bushing had anything to do with the transmission not working.

My wife and i bought 1 new 2013 ford eco boost 1.6 liter ford escape in 2013. in the last 2 weeks the engine/ cylinders went bad. upon further investigation, i found numerous online complaints and a class action lawsuit filed against ford for coolant leaks that infiltrated the motor and destroyed #2 and #3 cylinders. the cost of repair is more than the value of the car. ford has known about this problem according to the online articles and has failed to fix or recall the engines based upon this problem. my engine experienced the same problems posted online. ford told me nothing about the engine except for the cylinder failure but not the possible causes. i had to walk away from the car, both my wife and i are retired and on a fixed income. i think ford should bear some responsibility for thier lack of concern over the quality of these engines! there were no prior warnings to this engine failure until the actual incident occurred!

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

Power steering loss on start up. when starting the power steering is absent for the first 2 min. then it operates fine with one instance of brief stiffness. taking to independent mechanic and will consult with loacl dealer.

Turned vehicle on and steering wheel would turn with clicking but front tires would not move. problem was fixed by turning vehicle on and off. no warnings from display. if problem occurs while driving i would have no steering which is clearly unsafe.

The fuel line caught fire while driving under normal load. there is no active recall on this model any longer, but had one years ago for same issue. this vehicle has 89k miles, serviced regularly, and fire

Our 2013 ford escape was recently taken in to a ford dealership for recall 22s43 transmission shifter cable bushing. the service team performed a replacement of shifter cable bushing, installed a protective cap, and adjusted the shifter as per recall. a few weeks later the transmission fault signal came up on our dashboard and the car would not shift into gear and it had to be towed home. could the replacement have been faulty or not installed correctly, considering there were no reports of transmission issues when the vehicle was taken in to the dealership.

I took my car to ford they said it was leaking oil into the turbo and i will need a total engine replacement no oil low indicator light came on my car started knocking and i shut it off right away at the dealership they said oil was leaking into the turbo and when they drain the oil there was metal in my oil plan total engine replacement will cost me $10,000

Around 6,000 2013 ford escapes were recalled for a coolant leaking / hose issue that could cause a fire in the engine. my car, according to your site, was not one of them. however, i have experience the coolant issue and tried to repair it on multiple occasions, but yesterday the issue caused my car to leak coolant all over the engine and shut down completely. i am confident this is the same issue the other cars were recalled for.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine temperature gauge suddenly indicated the engine had overheated and an audible alarm was activated. additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle independently decelerated. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant control sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. the contact stated that the sensors were replaced three times however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 79,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to engage. no warning lights were illuminated. as a result, the contact’s brother swerved off the road but was able to engage the parking brake. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 161,905.

While accelerating the car repeatedly hesitates, but keeps on going. it is like a hiccup, never stopping. called the dealer he wanted to charge me for a diagnosis and could not promise me that my care would be serviced in a timely manner. (this was not the dealer i purchased the car from)it was one closer to my home. i have a warranty from the purchasing dealer. i purchased the car on 8/2/2022.

I have a 2013 ford escape purchased used in october 2017. i recently took it to a dealer to have the tires rotated. the mechanic told me that he could not perform the rotation because the lug nuts were swollen and would cost it would cost 200.00 to replace the lug nuts. i am a senior citizen and on a fixed income. i did not have the money and told him to not do the rotation. i was also told that if i would have a flat tire while i was out on the road i would have to have to have it towed to have the flat tire changed..

My car only has 44k miles on it. it has stalled out in traffic 3 times in the past 90 days. there are no check engine lights. if i put it in neutral it will start back up just fine and continue to run fine. i took it to my local mechanic and he said it appears to be due to a recall on some ford vehicles with the wiring harness. i contacted a ford dealer and the ford motor company and they tell me that this recall does not affect my car. the recall is (14s17-s1.) i am reporting to you because i believe this recall affects more vehicles than what ford originally had listed for this recall.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and lost power steering functionality. the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to drive to the residence. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the power steering system needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not under recall for the failure. there was no further assistance provided. the failure mileage was 147,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. the transmission temperature warning light was illuminated. the dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Drivers side rear door failed to close after opening/ would not latch. took the car to a local dealership and after a week of being told it was being fixed was then told the parts were not available until 5 weeks later and that no loaner car was authorized by the dealer. so 7 weeks wait for parts is not reasonable by any std for a domestic car made within the past 10 years.bad faith, no repair no remedy offered.

I was on the interstate late, car stopped immediately. warning light said overheated. had vehicle towed. hose in back of motor had to be replaced. this has happened twice. this time water is streaming from lower motor mount was told this is coming from an internal water pump. that this is common for the 1.6 ford eco boost. the antifreeze could also cause a fire on a hot engine. ford knows of this problem but will not do recalls. to fix this is very costly.

The ptu is leaking and it needs to be replaced asap. it’s a 2013 with less than 60k miles.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the transmission warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not restarted. the contact stated that the failure had occurred after an unknown recall repair was performed on the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 125,365.

My car stopped moving at full power while driving due to the engine overheating. my engine coolant warning came on that it was low. this has happened several times since i have owned this car. i have been given many different reasons for my engine coolant dropping over the years when i take it for service including the following: 1. turbo line 2. turbo unit 3. o-ring 4. couldn't find the leak, likely the cap was loose... this time when i brought it in they say it is an internal engine leak. over the years, i have smelled burning and as i look into other recalls, it appears i have the same issue that was addressed with recall 13s12-s2. this incident started in 2015, happened twice in 2018, 2020 and the last incident and most severe happened 1/

The contact called on behalf of his son who owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the engine was constantly overheating, with the coolant and engine oil level constantly low. the coolant level warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked, and that coolant and oil was leaking into the engine block. the independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. the dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the check warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) and a case was filed. the failure mileage was 72,000.

On a few separate occasions beginning in the summer of 2022, my steering wheel has locked up after turning the ignition on. each time this happened, i had to wait for it to "unlock", which is usually just seconds. however, on january 22, 2023 while driving i received a message on the dashboard that said "steering assist fault" and i had to pull over because the steering wheel was too hard to maneuver, whether it be turning left or right. i felt like it was going to break i had to turn it so hard, and with my entire body. once i pulled over i turned the car off and let it sit for a couple of minutes and then re-started it. the message went away but the steering was really sloppy, to the point where it felt like i could turn the wheel 180 degrees with the tires barely turning themselves. once i got home and parked it for the night, i took it to a local mechanic and they were unable to get any messages from it but did discover i'm not the only ford who has had issues with this message and/or steering. i talked to my ford dealer and they have heard about the problem with other fords. i would like someone to check into it because it could become a real liability for ford if this problem is not resolved. by googling the search terms "ford steering assist failure" i was able to bring up a big forum wherein other ford owners were complaining of this issue .

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and the overheat fault message was displayed. additionally, an abnormal antifreeze odor was detected while driving, and the contact had to keep adding antifreeze occasionally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the cylinder head cup plug was leaking antifreeze. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 58,900.

While driving the vehicle it started to overheat and before i could safely pull off the highway and stop it started smoking so i stopped it immediately and when i opened the hood the engine was on fire. fire department was called a report was filed. i called ford after being informed by the fire department of a possible recall for this issue and ford denied any issues and hung up the phone on me on numerous calls.

The contact owned a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the repair of three previously unknown recalls. the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that while parked, the front of the vehicle caught on fire. the fire department extinguished the flames and determined the origin of the fire came from the engine compartment. a fire department report was filed. the vehicle was then towed back to the dealer, where it remained awaiting further diagnosis. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

The engine shut off going down the road. the car started to beep letting me know that my transmission was not in park. i had to put my car in park and proceed to restart it. i could have been rear ended and my life could have been taken. i noticed it in september when i first got the car.

With a cold engine approximately 1-2 miles after beginning driving, the engine coolant low warning comes on quickly followed by the engine temperature rapidly rising, engine overheat warning and engine shutdown. this has occurred periodically since owning the car, 65,000 miles to 85,000 miles. it used to occur only when driving uphill which was mitigated by manually shifting but now occurs on a cold engine. the coolant leaks and requires additional coolant approximately every two weeks but engine shutdowns do not always correlate with low coolant. mechanic ran a pressure diagnostic for coolant and claimed no leaks (sept 2022). problem seems consistent with other nhtsa complaints.

Car went down on friday. won't start. brand-new battery and the starter and alternator was tested and they both are good. looked up vin and was not notified that there was a recall on a certain part on my vehicle. i'd like to get this issue fixed because now my windows won't even go up or down.

When coming to a stop the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated making it very difficult to stop. i had to put the vehicle in neutral and turn off the engine. when i restarted the vehicle, the problem no longer existed and has not happened since but this problem could easily cause an accident, resulting in one or more injuries. have not had the vehicle inspected and likely won't, unless it happens again.

On or about june 17, 2022 my suv caught fire as i was driving. i pulled over at a convenience store and someone there had a fire extinguisher and extenguished the fire.

I was driving in the snow and the wipers had stopped completely . the passenger doesn’t move at all. the drive side goes up and stays completely up. as i’ve done research i’ve noticed a ton of 2013 escapes have wiper problems. i took it to the dealership. they arnt 100 percent sure what is wrong with it. they think it’s the wiper switch. i’m gonna take it to ford aswell tomorrow. no warnings, just started happening & seems to be a common issue with ford.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the temperature gauge began to rise rapidly. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that after he parked the vehicle, he noticed coolant leaking underneath the vehicle. the contact was able to continue driving to his destination and added coolant to the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

Low coolant levels indicated by error trouble code caused by leaking freeze plug on top of the cylinder head. leak is hard to detect because all coolant is burned on the top of the engine which releases odor into the cabin of the vehicle and could lead to possible engine fire.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. the contact checked the coolant level, and the coolant reservoir was full. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Oil is pouring out of the bottom of the vehicle. i believe the cylinder heated up and cracked causing oil leak ,which is a serious fire hazard.

Took my 2013 ford escape sel to a ford dealership to have a recall repaired. the dealership completed a service inspection of the car as standard practice. the service manager told me that all of the lug nuts have swelled and if i get a flat i won't be able to change the tire because the lug wrench won't fit the lug nuts. he also told me this is a common problem with fords. i was not previously aware of this problem as i just bought the car last year. when i got home i tried my lug wrench on the nuts and verified the problem. i read a previous complaint on-line in another forum, where the problem is that the lug nuts are chrome plated, but not sealed causing moisture to get between the lug nut and plating and causing it to swell. i don't know this as a fact, but regardless of the cause, the lug nuts are clearly defective and i feel that ford should replace them free of charge. this will cost me $250 in repairs. this would create a safety hazard if i get a flat and have to pull off to the side of the road and call for a tow truck to tow my car.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. the contact stated that there was a message stating that the engine was overheating and to pull over. the contact was able to pull over safely and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the water pump was replaced, but the failure reoccurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine, and that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). the contact was advised to contact the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was 98,256.

The contact's mother owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while his mother driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. the contact stated that his mother also noticed that the heater had stopped blowing hot air through the vents. the contact stated that his mother drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that coolant had intruded into the engine block and that the engine needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the dealer stated that it was a known failure for similar vehicles. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated while driving up an incline. the check engine and high engine temperature warning lights were illuminated. additionally, a message to “pull over safely" message was displayed on the instrument panel. the contact then stated that while driving at 55 mph in the snow, the vehicle stalled while driving uphill. the vehicle failed to accelerate up the incline after multiple attempts. the contact stated that with the assistance of a friend the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic then informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 13v584000 (fuel system, gasoline) which he linked to the failure. the contact called the dealer and informed him that the recall was repaired previously and that no other assistance could be rendered. the manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

The engine temp light came on. checked the coolant level and it was low. coolant was added to correct the low coolant level. this happened several time and now the engine barely runs. this happened over a period of a week. dealer stated that the engine needs to be replaced at a cost of approx $8000. the car has only 59,000 miles on it.

11507580 – consumer attempted to use the website to file the complaint. attempt was not successful. the consumers computer battery was depleted. the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. additionally, there was a "stop - service engine immediately” message flashing on and off. the contact stated that she was able to add some water from a water bottle to the coolant reservoir and the engine temperature lowered and the vehicle operated normally. the contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure and occurred at various speeds. the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the heater control valves needed to be replaced. the contact was informed that coolant was leaking from the coolant lines and caused the stalling. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the contact researched online and related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

My 2013 ford escape se is part of an old recall that is a 1.6 l 4cyl motor and i bought the car used 1.5yrs ago and have coolant leaking into motor and has destroyed it! i wasn’t made aware of this when i purchased it!

The car automatically quits steering, found out that it has electric steering. already replaced it once and now it needs it again, good thing i wasn't heading toward a person or another car. how can you put a steering system in a vehicle that probably runs off a fuse.

Steering assist fault

I have coolant leaking into oil-intrusion on #3 cylinder so far and gas into oil and car has been in dealership today and claim started. ford issued a recall for this issue years ago but my vin isn’t included but has all same problems and i want ford taking accountability and financially paying for new motor! i want a loaner car because mine is too dangerous to drive

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while her husband was driving 30 mph, the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. additionally, the gear shifter was stuck, and the contact's husband was unable to change gears. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact's husband veered to the right lane and the vehicle stopped independently after several yards. the contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward while parked. the contact's husband restarted the vehicle and drove to the nearby residence. however, upon driving the vehicle to the dealer the following day, the failure reoccurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the recall repair of nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) was completed; however, the failure reoccurred the same day. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to another dealer for second opinion. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

The coolant system is plugged somewhere causing it to not drain properly into all components and me having to fill my coolant tank every other week.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the eps warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed as a steering rack failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that on multiple occasions, she noticed that coolant had leaked on the ground and that the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that upon inspection, she noticed that the coolant reservoir was empty and needed to be refilled every week. the vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant leaked out of the engine and a protective cap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 126,771.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle and exiting the driveway, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and messages were displayed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v813000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

While in motion the steering assists suddenly stopped working, a warning also show on dash "auto steering assist failure" -(or something to that effect. steering is then very very stiff. only a very strong person is able to turn the wheel. restart motor and it works again. problem is intermittent.

Was driving along and my steering wheel got stiff, couldn’t turn it either direction. almost resulting in a crash into the guard rails. when i pulled harder to avoid going into said rails it literally pulled a 45degree turn into oncoming traffic!!!! i was able to brake in time before fully sending into the ditch narrowly missing traffic! the fact that there isn’t a recall on the electric power steering with all of the complaints is atrocious at best!!!!!!!!

While driving the following message appeared in my hub "the steering assist fault service required". immediately i lost steering power and the steering wheel got really heavy. i stopped the vehicle, turned it off, and restarted it, but the problem persist.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the message to add coolant started flashing consistently causing the contact to add coolant to the vehicle more than usual. the contact stated that while the vehicle was running, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. there was no fire and the smoke dispersed independently. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering failed to operate as needed. the contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle back to the residence. upon restarting the vehicle, the power steering returned to normal functionality. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle in the morning, there was a large puddle of coolant accumulated underneath the vehicle. the contact stated that the leak had become constant, and she had to always keep a gallon of coolant in her vehicle. the contact stated that the "engine coolant low" warning light was illuminated. the contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was not able to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the independent mechanic advised the contact that the engine coolant failure might be related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

My 2013 ford escape se has a motor that will either be replaced or possibly totaled out by insurance because of price of new motor! coolant leak into the oil caused fatal damage to motor and cylinder #3 is shot and done.years ago there was a recall for this same motor and make/model but vin of my car isn’t included and now i have a motor that’s garbage.

Vehicle steering assist went out and i couldn't navigate the steering wheel.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed an excessive amount of fluid underneath the vehicle. the vehicle had consumed approximately a gallon of coolant within a week. additionally, the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact the coolant needed to be flushed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 119,000.

Vehicle overheating and shutting down creating a hazardous traffic situation and potential for vehicle fire. coolant level dropping, p1299 diagnostic code displayed on code reader. vehicle has been inspected by a local repair shop who refused to work on it. i contacted the local ford dealer in fort myers, florida, and they indicate no open recall for the issue. the consumer should not have to be responsible to pay for costly repairs to maintain safety when ford is well aware of the design defect that puts people's lives at risk.

Overheating , cooling or coolant issues , coolant bypass valve , ford was unable to diagnose my issues before my motor became inoperable

Steering assist fault warning has been coming on intermittently for the past 6 years. this car is being driven by my daughter while attending college in virginia. in the past i have taken it to my mechanic in new jersey but by the time i get it there the warning is off and nothing is detected. it is coming on more frequently. why is there no recall for this. i will advise her to take it to a ford dealership in virginia this week.

As i was getting to leave for work early in the morning, i had a low coolant light so i added coolant in the reservoir. i drive the car and within 50 ft the panel light up with “stop - your engine temperature is high” and the vehicle started coasting. i stopped and fortunately i’m still in my neighborhood so i turned off the vehicle for couple minutes to cool. then i started and returned to my driveway. but now i noticed the engine light is on. i have been filling up my coolant reservoir every so often but no leaks have been found. took it to the shop couple of times and did pressure checks but no sign of leaks. ford needs to do something about this. thank you.

Transmission went out while driving on freeway, it happened after only 2 months from buying the car for $7000 and it cost me $4000 to repair.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the driver’s side front seat belt failed to retract as needed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the retractor was replaced under warranty. the failure reoccurred approximately 2 months after the repair. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the retractor needed replacing again. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Check engine light came vehicle began to overheat and shut down to safety operation. vehicle lost all acceleration and had to be stopped along highway and turned off. vehicle was restarted and showed normal temperature and acceleration. after short operation vehicle repeated same warning overheating and no acceleration. took vehicle to dealer who reported anti freeze in motor causing it to over heat . replaced heat sensors $800. problem continued new engine needed cost $8,000. vehicle has 79,000 miles. currently shopping for used engine

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact inquired about the vehicle possibly being included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000.the contact stated that while parked there was visible coolant on the pavement under the vehicle and an odor of burnt coolant was observed .the contact stated that coolant is applied to the vehicle on a daily basis and that the check engine safety light was illuminated. the vehicle was seen by an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the coolant hoses needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred twice in less than a month. the manufacture was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,842.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. the contact stated that the failure also occurred while at a complete stop. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure occured on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a local pepboys, where the failure could not be duplicated. an unknown dealer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 64,900.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed in rainy weather, the front driver’s and passenger side windshield wipers failed to operate as needed. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiper motor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 104,500.

Steering assist fault sensor comes on which creates total loss of control of the wheel when driving placing anyone utilizing the road in danger as steering is not possible. has occurred over 25 times. this was part of a recall and has been removed from being a recall now. warning sensors go off randomly in the car all of the time and are inaccurate creating distractive driving for youth and has created dangerous situations. dmv citation during driving test regarding the sensor malfunctions. back-up camara broken, and trunk will not open or close in weather below 40 preventing use in late fall winter early spring.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started overheating. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was experiencing similar failure as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. there was no additional assistance provided. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 175,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the vehicle failed to respond while the gear shifter was shifted to drive (d). there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under an extended warranty. the manufacturer referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Long block replacement due to design flaw with 1.6l eccoboost engine. engine failure occurred at 59,000, despite having every safety recall addressed and regular servicing by ford. the design flaw, as i have leaned is due to a channel carved into the block between the cylinders. the resultant notch in the head gasket, reduced the gasket surface contact. this engine has a history of overheating, subsequent gasket failure, cracked engine blocks and ultimately ir-reparable cylinder wall scoring. because the car is no longer under warranty, ford has refused to cover any part of the replacement cost. this issue has occurred with many hundreds of eccoboost engines--all related to the early defective design in escape models 2010 - 2021. it took six months for ford to deliver the new long block. the repair and associated costs to rent a vehicle, prior to the dealer making a loaner car available exceeds $10,000. with so many fatal failures over the entire line of eccoboost engines and several class action lawsuits for this very issue, this should have been a recall.

Coolant leak

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that on various occasions, she noticed that the coolant level was low but had not seen a fluid leak. the contact then stated that after starting the vehicle, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed and the temperature gauge rose rapidly. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak, and the coolant was refilled. the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for further diagnostic tests and repair. the contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa hotline. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

I had a fuel line recall on my vehicle a few years ago but didn't get the notice until my car almost caught fire. the recall melted some coolant components that were replaced free of charge when they replaced the "entire fuel line". now my car has constant coolant problems, heat and air problems, and suddenly (just started yesterday) it smells of raw gasoline in the cabin of the car and some on the outside of the car near the front. no visible leaks can be seen under the car(coolant or gas). please help.

Well i went to start my car after getting gas and it would not start after a few mins it started , but it was trying to lunge forward even though it was in park , after i finally got it going went home and the whole time i smelled gas in my car ? then i pulled in my driveway and the check engine light was on , had my brother in law do a digital scan on my car and it had po456 evaporated emissions leak, i don't understand why , i'm scared to drive it now because i don't want to have the cab fill up with gas smell in my car and it's bad for me and my kids

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the “engine power reduced” message was displayed and the vehicle started to jerk and run rough. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle had to be restarted several times before the vehicle regained normal operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v495000 (electrical system) the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,137.

In 2019 ford replaced my "entire fuel line" due to a recall. yesterday i found out why my car started to smell like gas, there's a pinhole size leak in my fuel line. mechanic said it's not rubbing on anything and it's protected by the undercover piece and there would be no way for flying debri or anything to damage it. how did the recalled fuel line last longer than the replacement fuel line?!

Praise god no incident at this time. but i've had a ford mechanic look at the codes my escape is giving, has seen how it drives and told me the cvp is stuck. this is the exact same issue as for the fuel tank deformation recall ford currently has out. because i could not afford the repair i'm driving on a wing and a prayer. but now i see that my vehicle should be included in that recall and doing what i can to make that known and heard.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after the dealer had completed an unknown recall on the vehicle, a message indicating that the engine was overheating was displayed. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure reoccurred. additionally, the message "low coolant" was displayed. the contact stated that she had been adding coolant to the vehicle every month. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times, and unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure reoccurred. the dealer diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the water pump, several coolant system hoses and clamps were replaced; however, the failure persisted. the independent mechanic diagnosed that there was a coolant leak, but the source of the leak was not determined. the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly, and she had been adding coolant to the vehicle every week. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

My wife and i own a 2013 ford escape se that developed a "steering assist failure" error message on the dashboard. this failure causes the power steering to drop and the steering wheel has to be manually turned. when she drove it, she didn''t know what to do, so she drove it a few blocks to our house and told me about what happened. when i drove it and that happened to me, i put the vehicle back in park and shut the engine off for about 10 seconds. when i turned it back on, the error message went away and i was able to use the power steering without any problems.

Steering assist light comes on when i turn vehicle on without warning. it makes it very hard to turn the wheel when it comes on. the light turns off when i restart the vehicle, but comes on again 24-32 hours later. it has not been inspected. there were no warning lamps or messages, or symptoms of the problem appeared 04-17-23

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for routine maintenance, she was informed by the technician that the coolant overflow bottle was low. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. the contact was informed that the vin was previously included in an unknown coolant leak recall and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. the vehicle did not receive a second repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

When turning right my steering locked up randomly. it felt like resistance when turning but then would suddenly break free and turn. it didn’t do it again so far. if there was a car there i would have hit them.

Steering assist fault in motor. ability to steer vehicle went out while driving. this occured without warning while driving on the road in traffic.

Fords recall 22v413000 was not repaired the shifter thing cause me to send my car into the unknown hands of two different texas dealerships after the 1st dealerships service on that recall ford sent me a letter stating after a quality assessment they were not sure the tech completed the job they were billed for and ask me to take it to a dealer to have it checked for that issue and was told i needed a new alternator less than 30 day later while driving the car quit shifting correctly would not shift into reverse. transmission fault service soon lite up and the same second dealership told me the transmission clutch had burned up and it would cost me $ 5,700.00 to replace it with a new transmission. now i’m totally without transportation

Ford two-piece lug nuts distort during installation/removal as a result of regular vehicle servicing, tire replacement or rotation, brake maintenance, and other maintenance requiring removal of tires. “swollen” lug nuts with ford vehicles is a well known safety issue. many service outlets, including dealers refuse to service tires due to lug nut issues. due to this issue, it is impossible to determine if appropriate torque requirements are met during installation. this may result in broken lugs, improperly torqued nuts, stranded drivers on major roadways causing traffic hazards, or complete failure resulting in vehicle crash. this is a safety critical issue that should be addressed by fomoco, and not be a cost burden passed on to the consumer. please take necessary steps to enact a recall campaign for these improperly designed two-piece lug nuts.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant low warning light illuminated. the contact stated that she refilled the coolant reservoir; however, the coolant low and the check engine warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the auto zone and was diagnosed with a cylinder misfire. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed to seal properly letting coolant into the combustion chamber causing misfire to the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

I own a 2013 ford escape with ecoboost. i bought it used about 6 years ago and it has been problematic from the start. first the engine coolant and engine light kept coming on with no noticeable leak, had it checked at auto zone was told it was the engine coolant bypass valve, had it replaced. the vehicle has run hot twice causing the engine to shut down on me, once on my way to work and once when taking my son to the doctor. continued to have the same issue with coolant, had to get the water pump replaced at the dealership last may. the engine coolant warning light started reappearing with leakage issues again and the vehicle began losing power and cutting off about 2 months ago. i took it back to the dealership and all they could find was a valve cover gasket leak. they stated that the oil from the valve cover gasket may be leaking onto other components and causing the car to cut off. they repaired that for a whopping $1150. the car started cutting off on me again about a month after that repair so it is currently at the dealership where they're telling me that the turbocharger wastegate solenoid valve needs to be replaced for $950 and if that doesn't solve the problem then i will need to replace the engine. ford should be ashamed! this vehicle should be part of the many recalls regarding these same type issues as i have read. i called ford customer service, all they did was run the vin which the dealership and i have done many times, told me that my vehicle did not qualify for any special programs and all warranties had expired, said i could pay for the repairs and hold onto my receipt in case there were recalls later. i am a single parent and i just cannot afford these repairs. other recalls repaired such as the door latch which is very dangerous as i experienced my left side passenger door opening while driving on the highway with my special needs son in the backseat, before the recall, smh, thought we had done something wrong...this car is a true lemon.

Just bought this car from a ford dealership back in nov 2022 , in the past 3 weeks i've put in over $2000 in repairs and now it may need a new engine, there cracks running all through and leaks coming from oil pan and gasket. and turbo is bad ...... which is gonna cost over 5000 to fix .... i've been seeing a lot of complaints on the engine of this model. ford won't help , telling me there's nothing they can do. clearly this make has engine problems and needs to be recalled. as i speak my car is just sitting at the dealership cause i cant afford to pay for a new engine , and why so it will go out again???? the repairs cost more than the car .i'm a single mother that relies on my car to get to work so i can support my family without my car i'm at risk of losing my job. why isn't ford taking this seriously? car has been in the shop basically since april 5 2023 and still there

The car is loosing cooling fluid. i need to fill every weeks at least or every couple days in the hot days

We had several instances where the steering assist fault service required warning message would come on when the vehicle was started, and this resulted in a loss of power steering. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the power steering would come back on. we took the car to the ford dealership and they confirmed that there was a control module internal electrical failure (pscm) and they recommended the power steering system be replaced at our expense. the repair bill was $2550.16. the loss of power steering in a vehicle is a critical safety issue, as it could result in an accident.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number 16v643000 (latches, locks, linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. part distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while the vehicle was idling at a railroad stop, she depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond. no warning lights were illuminated. the contact then stated that after several attempts, the vehicle accelerated at a slow speed. the contact pulled into the parking lot of a transmission shop and turned the vehicle off. the vehicle was inspected by a technician and the contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. additionally, the contact stated that prior to the failure, upon taking the vehicle for an oil change, she was informed by the technician that there was a leak in the transmission and that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

I was in an accident on 5/13/2023 and i got hit head on in the front. none of my airbags came out.

The shift gear got stuck. it appeared to be in park while it was not in park. so the shift gear was stuck in park while the car was in standard mode and it moved when i lifted my foot off the breaks. this put me and my friend at risk as we were stuck on the road trying to shift gear to “drive” but it wouldn’t. also we couldn’t stop the car. during that time the engine light and the battery lights were on. it seems that ford dealerships have recalled millions of cars in 2022 for the same problem. why was my car not recalled and fixed? this has placed my life and my friends life who was with me in danger.

2019: cooling temperature sensor failed. brought to ford dealership and paid $5000 for new computer and sensors. 2023: radiator overheated with no warning and messed up engine. now radiator won’t hold fluid and continues to get over heat warning. brought to ford dealer and they said the engine needs replaced now. same issues are reported all over the form forums with these similar issues.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, both a check engine light and a warning message instructing her to pull over immediately appeared on the instrument panel. the contact pulled into a parking lot as white smoke began to fill the engine cabin. the contact opened the hood and saw that a flame had ignited inside the engine. the occupants inside the vehicle exited as the police officers who happened to be on scene were able to suppress the fire with fire extinguishers. the fire department later arrived and managed to fully extinguish the fire. no injuries were reported and a police report was filed. the vehicle remained at the scene and had yet to be towed. the dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. the contact stated that those same warning lights had flashed two months prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where an unknown hose had burst which led to the overheating failure. the contact was informed that the hose was replaced and that the failure was remedied. the vehicle had yet to be deemed a total loss. the failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with the transmission slipping. the contact pulled over, turned off the vehicle, and stated that multiple attempts were needed for the vehicle to restart. the check engine and transmission failure warning lights and messages were illuminated. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the transmission was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 139,320.

The water pump failed and it caused my head gasket in my engine to go.

I have had 3 unidentified coolant leaks of unknown origin. suv is losing coolant. after driving approximately 120 miles the car is losing coolant. mechanic could not find. transmission had to be re[laced at 100k miles also, the low tire light stays on when correct pounds are in the car.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. the contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. additionally, the contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized ford dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,055.

The gear shift is locked in the neutral position. i took my baby took the aquarium the car drove fine we live 2 hours away. upon leaving i was unable to shift the car into the drive position. the gear shift moved from park to neutral and would not move. the car displayed it was in neutral even though the car seemed like it was in the parked position. applied emergency break but was unable to fix gear shift. had to uber with a baby 2 hours home because we were stranded.

Transmission gave out twice while driving, causing the car to stop in an unsafe area. (in 2022) gasket issue again causing he car to overheat, driving, car felt like it was going to explode, had it towed and they now say car needs a new engine. i have spent 15,000 to fix this car in the last two years something is seriously wrong with the quality of this car. ford needs to stand behind their vehicles better, their recalls need to be for all the cars built in this timeframe not just certain vins, it's apparent it is pertaining to my vin number even though ford is telling me it's not.

This car constantly stops in mid traffic. i have taken it everywhere and they can’t seem to find anything wrong. i’ve call ford a hundred times and nothing.

After making a turn on multiple occasions, an error code appeared that said ‘power steering assist’ had failed, and immediately my steering wheel locked and i was unable to steer to get to the side of the road. it caused danger to myself and other drivers on the road, having many near misses when these incidents occurred.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal burning engine oil odor present inside the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. after retrieving the vehicle, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Yesterday, while driving my ford escape, all of a sudden, my steering wheel became near impossible to steer - very difficult to be able to control enough to contain the vehicle and pull to a stop. it was so scary. i was just arriving home, but if this had happened on the interstate or the state highway i had just traveled, i am not certain i could have safely gotten my escape off of the highway without an accident. * without prior warning, the steering wheel was so very hard to turn. * trying to see what was happening, i looked at the message which had popped up, ( there was not a message noted prior to the near inability to physically force the steering wheel to turn.) * the message said: steering assist fault - service required (that is the 1st time that message had been

Coolant leaks into the engine of my 2013 ford escape. this trips the coolant warning light on the instrument panel, prompting me to refill the coolant reservoir. i travel with a container of coolant and have so far been able to avoid fire or engine failure. but coolant leaking into the engine is an obvious, ongoing safety issue. the problem has been occurring for at least two years. i've taken the vehicle to two mechanics, who both have run pressure tests on the coolant system, have ruled out hose failures or other external causes of coolant loss and diagnosed the problem as coolant leaking into the engine. one of them said it is due to an engine design defect. i filed a complaint with ford on june 2, 2023. the ford representative i spoke with said there are no recalls on the vehicle and company has made no comment on the complaint. the case number is 43147023. this is a known problem with ford's 1.6l ecoboost engine which powers this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while her daughter was driving 25 mph and making a right turn into the residence, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. the contact’s husband took the vehicle to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Electric power steering system has had multiple issues including failing twice while driving in traffic. these vehicles are unsafe to drive.

On 6/15,2023, upon starting my car after being parked, a warning message appeared briefly about a "steering fault." the message quickly disappeared. upon driving the car, i noticed i had lost power steering. i was forced to drive my car home without power steering. fortunately, the distance was only a few miles, and with caution i was able to get home safely. this problem has been reported by other 2013 ford escape drivers, some of whom have lost power steering while driving, which is a significant safety concern. i will be making a service appointment at my local ford dealer today. other 2013 ford escape drivers have reported online that this repair may cost $1500-3000.

This 2000 ford escape only has 23,111 miles on it. the transmission is whining like crazy and sometimes slips. i feel it is a faulty transmission and should be replaced with such low mileage. i cannot afford to pay for this, so it hass to be under a recall.

While driving down the highway, i suddenly got an alert that my coolant was low, and then that my engine was overheating. my car started slowing down, and i got a warning message to safely stop as soon as possible. i was barely made able to make it off the highway - and i am very glad i was not in traffic or going faster when it happened. i towed the vehicle to a ford dealer who told me that the water pump needs to be replaced. i checked online and saw that many other 2013 ford escapes had this part recalled, but my vehicle is not part of this recall. i have kept good care of my car and the vehicle only has about 60,000 miles on it. it seems like this part is clearly defective and my vehicle should be included in this recall.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, a message that the engine was overheating and would soon shut down was displayed. the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. the contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and checked under the hood and noticed that the coolant level was low. the contact added coolant, and the vehicle operated normally. the dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). the manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was 123,000.

My steering is suddenly bad. rack and pinions.

Received ford 2013 escape recall #22s43. took my car to moon township ford, moon twp pa on 6/27/2023 for pa inspection and recall repair. i was informed that the vehicle would not pass inspection unless i paid $612.00 for the bushing. they deny knowledge of recall even thought i left a copy in the vehicle when it was dropped off. took car away from them today. in addition, my appt. was made 1 month in advance of 6/27/2023 @ 8:30. i was informed at 4:00 pm it had not been looked at yet and asked for $612 for the bushing part. this is unacceptable and i will now seek legal recourse

Escape was overheating and coolant leaking onto engine and transmission. repaired coolant line. oil leaking. transmission codes showing all over. need transmission. dealership and other mechanics not understanding why my 2013 isn’t part of the recall. i can’t afford a transmission.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. the contact stated that two days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that coolant was leaking into the cylinder block causing a blown head gasket. the contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided the contact with a case number and referred her to the nhtsa hotline. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to her residence. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the housing unit and the thermostat needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. the vehicle was not drivable. the contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact towed the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and was informed that the coolant sensor and the regulator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) and 12v310000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included in the recalls. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

On more than one occasion, on vehicle start up. i have no power assist steering. if i wait 5 to 10 seconds it starts working.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the power steering assist fault message was displayed, and the steering wheel became firm. the dealer was contacted and confirmed knowledge of the failure but confirmed that the vin was not under recall for the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not under recall for the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant was leaking into engine. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion. the vehicle was towed to asheboro ford, inc. (1602 e dixie dr, asheboro, nc 27203) who provided the same result. additionally, the second dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 76,236.

My antenna came off. can't listen to radio. static

The contact's wife owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while his wife was starting the vehicle, the message "power steering assist fault" was displayed, and the steering wheel was significantly difficult to steer. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to an unknown recall; however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

December of 2022 - took car to shop due to engine overheat light and oil smell inside vehicle as well as other "codes coming up. vehicle was repaired. may 2023 had to take car back to shop due to cranking and it immediately saying engine overheating, low coolant, and various other codes as well as brakes not properly functioning. repair shop said it was low on coolant and added fluid, stated no leaks and returned vehicle. but repair shop shows it pulled 15 codes, including loss of communication with abs control module a as well as 3 other "lost communication with" codes and the engine overheating. the next day we had the same issues and had to put it back in the shop. they flushed system and replaced motor because a bad head gasket caused oil to mix with the water (again). got the vehicle back july 10th and the traction control and braking felt off as it had before in dec 2022 but then was fine. noticed on 7/11 that there appeared to be something in the fluid tank that shouldn't be there (like black chunks) and called the repair shop to see about scheduling another diagnostic. on 7/13 my son was driving from work and the engine suddenly stalled saying overheating when it wasn't showing overheating. pulled over, started to crank it back up and it was fine. on 7/14 on his was to work, he pulled to the edge of the roadway to miss multiple deer in the road and was unable to steer the vehicle back onto the roadway. the traction control kicked in and he could not steer the car back onto the road, brakes did not work and ended up causing him to crash. i have driven the car a few times when traction control would kick in when it really shouldn't and it would not allow me to steer, accelerate, or really do anything until it shut back off.

This is the 1.6l engine it has a main fuel line problem in the engine area that is leaking fuel. i see recall but ford says my car not affected in recall. see below ford is recalling certain model year 2013 escape vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2011, through july 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6l engine. these vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak. manufactured between: 1/1/1900-1/1/1900 manufacturer: ford motor company recalled on: 7/19/2012 vehicle: 2013 ford escape

The smell of gas is overwhelming. it reeks of gas and there was a recall on the 2013 ford escape for this reason, yet this vehicle isn’t associated with the recall. no mechanic will look at it due to the strong emission of gas.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed the local mechanic how diagnosed that a engine coolant leak had occurred which caused severe damage to the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 120.000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive (d), the gear shifter moved to sport (s) unintendedly. the contact stated that at second attempt to shift into drive (d), the gear shifter moved to park (p) unintendedly, and the gear shift indicator displayed that the transmission was in neutral (n). the contact engaged the electronic parking brake to park the vehicle. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that she then watched a video online, where she was informed to lift the gear shifter cover panel and to move a switch, so the gear shifter could respond as needed. the contact followed the instructions with assistance, and was able to drive to the residence, where she shifted into neutral (n) and engaged the electronic parking brake to park the vehicle. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 62,297.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. the contact examined under the hood of the vehicle and noticed that the fuel line was fractured, and gasoline was leaking onto the engine. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not under any recall for the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was 112,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle lost motive power. after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality. the contact stated that the failure had become more frequent over the past two years. the contact stated that during the failure the check engine and low coolant warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined there was a crack in the engine block. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to customer satisfaction program: 21n12 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was 97,612.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that there was coolant mixing with the engine oil. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Electric power assist steering failed. upon restart it worked fine for a time and then failed again at 65mph.

Electric power steering assist stopped working.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "engine overheated" displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where an engine sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. the vehicle was then towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the engine head had cracked and coolant had leaked into the engine cylinders. the contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

My coolant is disappearing daily. i’m putting at least three containers a week in the engine is overheating. i took my vehicle in for service. they had it for five weeks and told me nothing was wrong with it and did all kinds of diagnostic testing. i found a recall 13s12 which pertains to the exact situation. however, when i put in my vin number, this recall is not coming up i don’t know if my vehicle was serviced for this. it states that the eighth digit of the vin number will be a letter x, mine is a letter x potential outcome can be my engine, catching on fire and nobody will listen to me.

Steering wheel locks up at highway speeds. read a lot of complaints on ford escape problem. it is in the millions. losing steering assistance while driving making the wheel impossible to turn

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she stopped at a local store, and when she re-entered the vehicle, the gear shifter was inoperable and failed to shift to the intended gear. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was shaking and rumbling. the engine coolant message was displayed. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coolant standpipe needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the local automotive service center who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir and engine belts were faulty and needed to be replaced. the contact was advised to contact the local service center for repairs to be performed. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 165,000.

I purchased my vehicle may 6,2020 accident accord in winnie,tx june 22,2020 on the highway me and my kids father were on the highway at the time the highway was getting construction work done as we were driving down the highway street someone hit us broke one of my ribs and my left elbow as well i didn’t have any knowledge of knowing my vehicle had a recall until i just realize searching on my vehicle i purchased and the reason why it wasn’t taken cared before i had family matters sorry so late briana roy the consumer stated that she suffered a lot of traumas during this incident. no assistance has been offered yet due to the incident occurring during the pandemic.

This car stalls while driving. i'll drive & the engine stops. i have to restart the car. it is very dangerous.

Flywheel broke, causing the vehicle to lose power.

“steering assist fault - service required” two weeks of intermittent loss of power steering, regained by turning the car on and off again, to complete power steering loss. very difficult to steer and park the vehicle. many online forum with ‘13 escape owners experiencing similar issue with no resolution.

Rear view camera image suddenly turned upside down when backing and image remains upside down. this disables my parking assistance and safely backing up. ford agency can’t fix it and new cameras are so backordered they don’t know when they can get it. why didn’t recent camera recall also cover the 2013 escapes?

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering assist fault warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel became firm. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 103,000.

I was driving down the road an hour away from home with 3 other passengers, when the power steering stopped working. the car was extremely hard to handle and we almost wrecked 3 times.

All of a sudden my power steering failed while backing out of a parking space. i almost hit the car next to me because it was sudden and froze. thank god i wasn’t on the road! would have crashed for sure! my vehicle is only at 111000 miles!!! insane!!! dangerous

Steering assist fault goes on and off in vehicle. speedometer and odometer stop working.

I recieved a power steering assist failure notification and then my power steering went out in my car as i was driving it making the car extremly hard to control. this happened multiple time without warning as i was driving my car. at the time my car has around 39,000 miles on it. i took my car to a ford dealership to have the problem fixed and the repair was extemly costly, around $2,900, to replace the entire rack and pinion. from a online search this is a very common problem with this year of the escape and a safety recall for the same issue was issued for earlier models of the escape and other ford models. when i spoke to the dealership, the technician confirmed that this is a common problem with ford escapes. i believe that later models of the escape should be included in the recall and i'd like to be reimbursed for the work done.

The vehicle has a coolant problem leading to blown head gasket and is believed to be a fire hazord.this has been ongoing since i have purchased the vehicle.

Have a ford 2013 escape sel with 79,337 miles. the vehicle has been a lemon from the time i purchased it in 2014. have replaced the water pump, a sensor, the turbocharger, the engine shield and now the rack and pinion steering. stopped at a gas station and when started the car again to back out, received the 'steering assist fault service required' alert and lost all powering steering. had to drive the car home. mechanic charging $1860 + tax and a ford dealership quoted $2593 + tax. sent emails to the executive team at ford and did receive a call back. was told that unfortunately there are no recalls for my vin/year. how is ford allowed to get away with manufacturing faulty vehicles which can cause accidents, injuries or worse!! hold ford accountable!!!!

We have problems with the power steering not working

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. the contact stated that after leaving the vehicle running for an extended period, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. the check engine warning light and engine overheating message was displayed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed that the failure was with the cylinder block. the vehicle was then towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the vin was not under recall related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 86,136.

The contact's wife owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was significant amounts of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure mainly recurred after the vehicle had been sitting overnight. the dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact related the failure to tsb number: ssm-49210. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Heater coil hose leaking profusely. common issue reported in 2013 escape, yet no recall, why?

Without warning, power steering assistant stopped working. almost wrecked my car!!

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the low coolant warning light was displayed on the instrument panel with heavy white smoke coming from the tailpipe. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3, causing engine failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the contact was given a case number and was referred to the nhtsa hotline for further assistance. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally before stalling. the contact waited for a while before restarting the vehicle; however, while driving, the failure recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that coolant was leaking into cylinder #3 due to a fractured gasket, causing the engine to fail. the vehicle had since become inoperable. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,724.

Fire started in engine from oil leak in cylinder head on saturday, 9/9/23 at approximately 1:15 pm. car had been running for around 2 hours with no signs or indication of malfunction. driver pulled car over after entering mt. rainier national forest at a viewpoint. at this point driver noticed engine was smoking. no lights or indicators on dashboard lit up notifying of overheating or malfunction. the temperature gauge did not indicate the engine was over heating. the safety of 4 passengers was at risk. fire started with four passengers including the driver in the car. vehicle was located in mt. rainier national forest where passengers and driver had no cellphone service. this also occurred in a national forest during the high risk season for forest fires/wildfires. fire could have put lives of passengers at risk as well as those in nearby area, if car went ablaze in the forest. with no service, preventing the car fire from turning into a forest fire would be very difficult. this problem occurred after tsb on this vehicle was completed for safety recall 17s09-s1 in april 2014 at bellingham ford. the crack in the cylinder caused by the recall was patched by bellingham ford by filling it with copper silicone rather than removing the cylinder and replacing it. repair shop (mike's shop - buckley washington) that inspected vehicle after incident on sept. 9th 2023, found that copper silicone patch had split causing oil to leak into engine and catch fire. this inspection indicates that the initial repair done by ford manufacturer did not prevent leak from occurring and causing a fire to start in engine.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel failed to respond as needed. after restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel moved and worked as designed. the steering wheel defect message was displayed. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while his granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed then the vehicle overheated. an unknown warning light was illuminated. the contact then stated that his granddaughter stopped the vehicle and then turned off and parked the vehicle to allow the engine to cool down. the contact's granddaughter was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine short block had cracked, and coolant had leaked into the combustion chamber and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. the contact added coolant, but the coolant continued leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic could not find a coolant leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no recall on the vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Steering system fault. rack and pinion replaced 1 year ago. already starting to lock up again.

There is a defective fuel line that is rapidly leaking fuel and is a fire hazard. i found out that this part was recalled leading up to july 2012. my vehicle vas built in august of 2012 and it is the exact same part. the recall on the earlier models is 12s35. it's the exact part and issue in the later models, yet hasn't been recalled

2013 ford escape transmission bushing breakage / separation where the shifter cable attaches to the transmission crank. our vehicle had this problem and the bushing broke, leaving the vehicle stuck in reverse. almost crashed into the car parked behind me while attempting to parallel park. this appears obviously related to the highly published 2013-2016 ford escape recall problem, but my vin has yet to be added to the log for recall and repairs. please add my vin so my group / production batch can be serviced. ford wants to charge us close to $200 because our batch is missing from the recall list. "according to ford's filing with the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa), a damaged or missing bushing inside the transmission may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the selected gear. the vehicle therefore could roll away because it's not actually in park, or it could drive in an unintended direction when the operator selects drive or reverse. a vehicle that is shut off when not in park might not be able to be restarted."

2013 ford escape se, so according to my local ford dealership, which is where this vehicle was purchased, this particular year/model has an issue with the engine where coolant will leak into the head and warp the head seizing a spark plug(s), which customers will not find out about until it comes time to actually replace the spark plugs. our vehicle has less than 100,000 miles on it, and was purchased in full (no loan/lease). this is a pretty big manufacturer's defect. it is also (according to my local ford dealership), a common problem, but not common enough for ford to do anything about it. someone buys a product and it has a manufacturer's defect, but won't do anything to correct it that's pretty crappy, leaving people like me that is laid off to try to foot a bill of several thousand dollars for something that again, should be fixed by ford. again according to my local ford dealership, ford changed some things in manufacturing after learning about this. after calling my local ford dealership and then ford corporate, all they told me is a. there's no extended service program on my vehicle and that it was only offered on select vins, and b. call nhtsa. (so basically pushing this off on other's/another agency.). also note, my local ford dealership, nor ford corporate are willing to give me anything in writing. (i wonder why). (note to nhtsa, i am [xxx] , filling this out for my father, the vehicle owner.) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

My 2013 has developed a gas leak. it is a small leak and shooting gasoline in the engine. it looks like there was a recall on some vehicles in this make/model and year but mine did not qualify. the recall number is 13s12. i would like for it to be included since it is a known issue in other vehicles in that same time frame. my car is not safe to drive as the gasoline in the hot engine could catch on fire.

First: a steering assist fault "service vehicle" started to appear on my dashboard of my 2013 ford escape titanium 2.0 l . steering is very hard and will not turn when in park and ready to drive, i can change gears, but steering is locked. i turn the ignition (push button) off, then it unlocks. i thought it was because i was putting in gear too quick after starting, but it does it even when i wait a couple of seconds to engage the gears. i don't want to encounter this problem while driving for obvious reasons. i have not confirmed it with a dealer since it doesn't do it all the time. problem has not been inspected by anyone yet, but i've seen other posts of the expensive costs to repair. no other warning lamps of messages and this started a week ago (o/a 1 oct 23). second: i am getting very poor fuel consumption (about 17-18 mpg). a check with my fixd device confirmed what i thought was the problem - "fuel pressure sensor 'b' circuit low and low pressure fuel system pressure too high". i don't see any safety concerns other than i might be left stranded in the desert one day. dealer tell me that if i see no warning lamps on my dashboard, i shouldn't worry too much (hello?). i now have 115,800 miles on this vehicle.

I had issues with my turbo in july. it needed to be fully replaced. one week ago, is started leaking coolant. white smoke was coming from the exhaust. last night while driving on the highway, it would not accelerate and threw an error code saying cylinder three misfire detected. i had to stop on the side of the highway in the middle of the night in pitch black with no streetlights due to no fault of my own. car is no longer drivable until fixed.

Coolant leaked into the cylinders causing major overheating. only to be told by ford mechanics, that a new engine is needed.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after driving the vehicle for an extended period, the vehicle would hesitate without warning upon depression of the accelerator pedal. the contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer where they informed the contact that the turbo booster needed to be replaced. despite the turbo booster replacement, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a second time; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

While getting gas the other day , when i put the fuel in my car the nozzle into the gas tank a hissing sound came out of it out of the gas tank and it smelled like gas really bad, then i ran a code thing on my car said can't un able to bleed up fuel tank , i don't know why then after i got the gas when pulling the nozzle out it did it again , then my car would not start ,

Power steering assist fault warning displayed on the dash of 2013 ford escape titanium. can’t turn wheel. wheel was so hard to turn if my wife had been driving she would have wrecked and potentially seriously hurt thr two of us and our 3 grandchildren. car has 92k miles and we’ve already replaced the transmission $5k. from what i’ve read this will be a minimum of $1.2k. it’s sad when their profitability is more important than people’s week being, potentially lives.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while pulling out of a parking lot at 10 mph, the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. the rpms increased but the vehicle remained in first gear. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Power steering malfunctioned while driving out of my driveway. vehicle is undrivable and is available for inspection. unable to steer the vehicle. the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. the vehicle has not been inspected at this time. there were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure which occurred on saturday, october 21, 2023 at 9:00 am.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that on several occasions while driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. an unknown warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. additionally, the contact observed condensation under the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions where it was diagnosed that unknown parts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired over 20 times, but the failures persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

The turbocharger wastegate regulating valve solenoid has been intermittently forcing a obd2 code p0234. the solenoid location has not been determined and why the code goes away and then comes back later after driving the vehicle after clearing the code is not determined either. ford charges more for this part than any other parts houses. the dealer labor is also costing just as much as the part ($200). this is a problem that is currently happening to quite a few escape owners.

- valve cover needs to be replaced - spark plugs needs to be replaced - power reduced message pops up probably from spark plugs - says transmission fault probably from valve cover leaking transmission fluid - left rear speed sensor - turbo charger/super charger underboost - invalid data received from steering angle sensor module message popped up

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that an independent mechanic had performed a replacement of the inner and outer tie rods, the wheel bearings, and other unknown parts. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the abs, traction control, hill assist, and instrument panel warning lights illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that she was unable to drive uphill, and the vehicle swayed while coming to a complete stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the abs sensor had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under ford campaign number: 14n02. the manufacturer referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal coolant consumption. the contact stated that she placed a cardboard underneath the vehicle to check for coolant leaks; however, there was no leak. additionally, the contact stated that she had noticed that there was oil intrusion into the coolant reservoir. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with premature transmission failure. the dealer notified the manufacturer, who declined to cover the cost of the repair. the contact followed up with the manufacturer and was referred to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

At 87,000 miles the transmission went completely out. at 87,000 miles there has been a constant coolant leak. despite changing hoses, and reservoir

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to exceed 30 mph. the engine overheated message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to drive to the residence. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the water pump. after the repair was performed, the contact and his passengers detected an abnormally strong oil odor while driving. the contact and his passengers suffered from headaches; however, medical attention was not received. additionally, while driving, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who determined there was an oil leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Electric power steering fault. could not turn steering wheel. service technician stated the power steering module failed.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. the contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. the overheating warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with general engine failure. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 13v584000 (fuel system, gasoline) for which the vin was included; however, the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside the residence, and she noticed that coolant was leaking onto the ground. the contact stated that she added coolant to the vehicle, but the coolant continuously leaked onto ground. the contact started driving the vehicle however, the vehicle started overheating and a message advising to pull over was displayed. the contact reversed to the front of the residence and parked the vehicle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 mph, the vehicle overheated and shut off. the contact was able to veer to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. the vehicle was towed to the dealer several times, and the dealer diagnosed that coolant was leaking from the coolant hose, and the engine coolant temperature sensor housing was cracked. the dealer repaired the vehicle twice; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the coolant hoses were repaired; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 47,841.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 45-50 mph, the vehicle overheated. additionally, a message indicating a low coolant level was displayed, and the vehicle shut off. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the coolant temperature sensor housing was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the coolant temperature sensor housing and coolant hoses were replaced; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the oil reservoir. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair was performed in 2014. the manufacturer referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 55 mph and making a turn, the power steering assist became inoperable. the power steering assist failure message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact contacted two unknown dealers who provided the same information. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Steering assist fault shows on dash. unable to turn the steering wheel. appears to be a recall on ford escapes up to 2012. need to include additional years into this recall - major problem and safety issue.

My power steering motor went and there’s no recalls!

Water pump is leaking which could cause a fire in the engine bay. this vehicle has a known history of this and my vin search shows 0 unrepaired recall issues, but it still exists. problem was inspected by and verified by my mechanic of 35 years.

Steering assist fault - contact dealer is what appears on my vehicle screen. no power steering in vehicle - unable to drive, have to have it towed to dealer. vehicle worked perfectly fine one hour before going back out to vehicle to start and run an errand. vehicle on has 84,500 miles. there are recalls on 914,000 escapes and explorers up to 2012. the same component is in my 2013 vehicle that is in the vehicles in the recall. ford needs to be responsible for these components in their vehicles that could cause a major accident, injury or death. this component should be paid for in full by ford, not the customer.

Vehicle started to overheat. it now will not move. car has sat for two days and as soon as you start it the overheating warning comes on

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer having the tires rotated, the contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen. the contact was informed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to nhtsa. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000. the vin was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while accelerating at slower speeds, the steering wheel would severely shake and vibrate. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the engine was misfiring, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that he drove to the residence. the contact stated that he used an obd reader and retrieved dtc code: p0304 (cylinder #4 misfire). the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 144,618.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the "coolant level low," message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that there was a hairline crack in the coolant reservoir. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. the contact stated that there was blueish-colored smoke coming from the vehicle upon a cold engine start. the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the message "power steering assist fault" was displayed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 104,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the engine was running rough. additionally, the contact stated that she was continually refilling the coolant reservoir due to an excessive coolant consumption. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with an internal coolant leak. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be taken apart for a full diagnostic test. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

The transmission will sometimes fail to engage immediately after putting the vehicle in drive or reverse. if the driver steps on the gas pedal, the transmission jerks violently to engage. also while driving, the transmission will have a slight slipping before allowing acceleration. no obd codes appear and no dashboard warning messages appear. in addition to the transmission problem, i obtained a p0234 and p0299 obd code. this code is for the turbocharger overboost solenoid, which i had replaced, but the code has returned.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that on two occasions while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. additionally, the contact stated on another occasion while driving at various speeds the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

I have been reaching out to ford for over 9 months my suv started having issues with shifting at 90,000 and i took it to my local ford dealer 2 (jefferson ford motors) jefferson georgia and then once to the ford office in winder georgia both said that until the vehicle broke down they did not see what the problem was however the last time i took it to jefferson ford motor they said they can tell its showing signs of some type of transmission failure at which they could not tell why because they said it was not enough miles to cause that fast forward to november of 2023 i was driving down a busy intersection and the suv stops shifting completely and slammed to a stop in the middle of 6 lanes all coming at my vehicle and nearly causing a horrible accident and unsafe environment to even have it towed ford had recalls on the shifting that caused this very same issue with the same model as my vehicle and they should be liable for this i have wrote letters and called ford spoke to the nhtsa multiple times with absolutely no help from anyone how is this fair to me i can not fix my suv because i can not afford it i am not asking for ford to cover anything else but do the right thing and fix the issues with the vehicle that caused a near death accident i need help for someone instead of being ignored!

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated after starting the vehicle, he noticed that coolant was leaking significantly onto the ground. the contact stated that he added coolant to the vehicle and drove to the residence. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder head plug was fractured. the mechanic determined that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the nhtsa was responsible for the vin selection. the manufacturer referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Cars is losing antifreeze with no visible leaks in engine compartment or under vehicle. strong smell emitted around vehicle when driven.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the messages "engine overheating" and "coolant level low" were displayed. the contact stated that the vehicle decelerated from 40 mph to 5 mph. the contact had coasted to the side of the roadway and waited for approximately an hour for the engine temperature to cool down before continuing to drive. the failure had occurred 3 times. the contact stated that during one failure, in addition to waiting, the coolant level was refilled above the suggested fill line and the vehicle regained proper function. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that coolant was leaking into the engine. the mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) and 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). the contact was referred to the dealer. the dealer was contacted and it was confirmed the vin was not included in the recalls. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

I received an alert on the dash that says "steering assist fault service req'd" i have received this alert in the past, in the middle of driving. when the alert comes on, the power steering completely goes out, making it impossible to turn the wheel. it's scary knowing that i can be driving and the power steering can go out at anytime, due to evident poor engineering on ford's behalf. there have been a plethora of other escape's that had reported this exact issue. for whatever reason, ford decided to not recall the 2013 model, even though it experiences the same issue that the other year models were recalled for. this is putting myself and others' at danger and currently the vehicle is stuck and i am not able to turn the wheel at all. ford is unwilling to cooperate. this is easily something ford should be willing to look at and fix for zero cost. an engineering issue within the electrical components of the car is not something i should be held responsible for. i didn't build the car. nor was i given any sort of warning when the steering just all of a sudden went out, while i'm driving on a busy highway. what can we do to get ford to cooperate to fix the issue at no cost on my end? thank you in advance.

Since we bought the car we have always had problems with the steering locking up. was told the whole rack and pinion which is electric needed to be changed. i have read that this is a huge problem with fords. my wife was driving on the highway and it locks up and she can’t steer. please check into how many ford vehicles have this problem. someone is going to get killed

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. the contact added additional coolant, but within a week half of the coolant had leaked out. the engine was hot, and a message to “pull over” was displayed. the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to locate the leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed about a recall however, the contact declined the repairs. the manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 89,621. the vin was not available.

Started my car and had no steering with no warning. thank god i wasn’t driving the car when this happened. spoke with ford dealership and they knew exactly what the issue was. they said it was a malfunction of the rack and pinion steering which they said was common on the 2013 ford escape. cost for ford dealership to repair was $2,700.

From the day i bought the vehicle, it had coolant leak issues. i read that ford knew this so they installed a feature where the vehicle will shut down/not move if there is low coolant, so as to avoid fires. an abrupt stop is very dangerous as well depending on location. $1000s later and years later, the leaks turned into not being able to hold any coolant at all. i took it to ford they kept for 6 months and when i got the car back, it no longer drove. i took to another shop and they said there is a class action lawsuit for the issue and that the turbo needs to be replaced. that would almost $5k in repairs… due to labor costs. i loved this car even thought it’s been problematic. i would love nothing more than to have it working again, but not for that price.

While driving vehicle it would start shuttering. took it to dealer who stated the transmission was bad. vehicle had 91000 miles on it. i asked why the transmission was not serviceable and was told it was a sealed unit. the repair cost $8900.00 for new transmission. took 3 weeks to get it repaired. asked several times when in for oil change to service the transmission, each time i was told it was a sealed unit and couldn’t be serviced. had it been able to be serviced i don’t think the problem would have been as bad to have to have transmission replaced.

Coolant leaks due to hole in cylinder head causing overheated engine.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. after a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was empty. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant was leaking into the cylinders, resulting in damage to the engine and requiring the engine to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was 84,000.

I have a 2013 ford escape that has had to have a new transmission due to its sudden and unexpected and with no warning failure. 6000 at ford dealership. then the problems with coolant started. it would suddenly start overheating, and start stalling . dropped down to two mile and hour till you limp off the road. have to constantly check it. will be fine and then suddenly start leaking again. replaced coolant cap, coolant overflow tank, new hose for coolant tank, coolant hose that inserts into rear of engine, stand pipe and bypass valve.

We replaced new battery and the wiper arms and motor act up and destroy the wiper arm and motor for 2nd time and now i have to order new one arms and motor and i think ford should recall that wiper motors and arms

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant low message was displayed, and the vehicle then lost motive power. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact added coolant and was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she smelled a gasoline odor on the interior of the vehicle. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was able to smell a gasoline odor but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v336000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. the contact was referred to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the low coolant warning light illuminated. the vehicle was parked at the residence where coolant was added to the vehicle. on another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated again. the vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,924.

Vehicle will completely turn off while driving, battery indicator light comes on, once pulled over the vehicle can be restarted. had it checked it out and it’s leaking coolant from a possible cracked block into #2 cylinder. ford told me that they currently have no programs for me to get this replaced for free. these motors are dangerous and ford needs to address this.

Car shaking when i accelerate. car jerking at times upon accelerating. major oil leak to the point that a car place refused to change my oil due to liability.

I own a 2013 ford escape sel. while driving on the road a message appears and states steering assist fault. when this happens the steering becomes very hard to steer. i feel like i can’t even pull over because it is very hard to steer. i feel is very unsafe. another msg that appears is hill start assist not available and then with that massage 911 assist fault. all of these messages to me seem very unsafe and need to be looked at. i looked online and there are thousands of people complaining about these problems.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? coolant system is experiencing major leak at the coolant stand pipe. also vehicle is reading a protection code and vehicle appears to be overheating but it's not. coolant leak is seeping onto the belts and hoses that were also replaced. engine seals have also leaked and have been recently replaced several times. vehicle is available for inspection. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? safety recall 13s12 with a risk of localized overheating of the engine cylinder head that may lead to oil leaks and fires was not completed per the procedure provided by ford motor company. the dealership that was responsible for completing the recall located at 488 u.s 1 highway in vero beach florida in 2019 is no longer operating. several components of the 64 page recall were not completed as verified by a copy of the work order i have in my possession. has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, my ford service advisor in thomasville, ga has verified that this recall was not done properly and that my car falls under the manufacturer year that was negatively effected by this common problem with all cars produced within the same specific time frame by the manufacturer (ford). the loss of coolant and potential overheating of the engine is a major common issue with this vehicle make/year/model. has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? yes, check engine light is currently on and a protection code for the engine overheating has displayed on dash board for several months however my service advisor has advised me to contact ford motor company. ford has told me to file a complaint with your division. battery also drains repeatedly.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine revved very high, but the vehicle would not properly accelerate. the vehicle also experienced a loss of traction and surging at highway speeds. the messages "transmission fault" and "hill start assist unavailable" were displayed. the vehicle was towed to the local service center to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the local dealer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Power steering has gone out. there is a recall, but it is not attached to my vin number.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low-coolant warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and the temperature gauge began to indicate that the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the coolant hose. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. the vehicle was towed back to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the cooling and control systems. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "steering assist unavailable" displayed and the steering wheel seized. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the message disappeared and the steering wheel regained functionality. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that the power steering module had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired but was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed. the manufacturer referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available.

2013 ford escape coolant system is experiencing major leak. no engine sensor is light is coming on. the coolant leak is causing vehicle to overheat. coolant leak is seeping onto the belts and hoses that were also replaced. engine seals are scheduled to be replaced on march 2, 2024. i was previously advised that this used vehicle i purchased was not involved in an accident. i researched, and there are over 7,000 complaints regarding coolant leakage in this ford year model. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? safety recall 13s12 with a risk of localized overheating of the engine cylinder head that may lead to oil leaks and fires was not completed per the procedure provided by ford motor company.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, an abnormal squeaking sound was coming from the steering wheel while turning. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with a defective steering gear. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated when he started the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was idling roughly, and clouds of white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. the contact stated that once the vehicle had warmed up, the smoke would stop. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that additionally, he would lose forward momentum and he saw that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that he checked the vehicle and became aware that the coolant reservoir was consistently low and needed to be refilled. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the contact researched online and related the failure to technical service bulletin number: 19-2100 (engine and engine cooling). the failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Carfax is reporting an odometer reset or rollover. i am looking to purchase this vehicle. what is the odometer issue?

Unknown because i cannot afford to have it looked at however i believe it has to do with the recall on the coolant issue

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle downshifted to first gear with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot. the check engine warning light flashed on the instrument panel and the vehicle shut off. the contact was forced to wait approximately 30 minutes to an hour before restarting the vehicle. the dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. several mechanics were notified of the failure and each informed that contact that the vehicle had sustained engine damage and that the engine needed to be replaced. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) which was linked to the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine coolant low message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the engine sensor; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who replaced the coolant bypass valve, but the failure persisted. the contact added coolant to the reservoir. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had previously been repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). the manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was unknown.

On 03-17-24 my daughter was driving a few miles away from home, when the dashboard system states "high engine temperature, pull over safely." within 30 seconds of pulling off the road, the flames came out near the windshield from under the hood. within 5 minutes the car was fully engulfed and completely destroyed. i am so upset and frustrated that ford is not taking this matter more seriously as this appears to be a common occurrence with these vehicles. fortunately my daughter was uninjured.

Losing coolant, engine light came on now vehicle lost exceleration.

Was driving on the interstate with cruise set and without warning it downshifted and vehicle quit in middle of the road almost caused a accident. vehicle won't start up. while pushing car to safety popped up engine over heat but guage did not show it being hot.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle the message "add coolant" had been displayed and the vehicle began to hesitate and sputter. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the standpipe was faulty and needed to be replaced. the standpipe was replaced but the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 90,000.

My car will just shut off while i am driving without warning. it will restart but will continue to stop and then it won’t start back because now the battery is dead. got a new battery and the next day it was dead. my mechanic said there is something electrical going on because there was a sparks coming for the battery when were disconnecting it to do coil packs and plugs

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at approximately 20 mph, there was steam coming from under the hood. the contact stated that the low coolant warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and checked under the hood. the vehicle was driven to a nearby independent mechanic where the contact was informed that coolant needed to be added to the reservoir. the coolant was added by the independent mechanic and the contact continued driving; however, approximately a week later, the message was displayed again. due to the independent mechanic's diagnosis prior, the contact added coolant to the reservoir. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the manufacturer confirmed that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) was performed for the previous owner of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

This car has had non-stop coolant problems for years.constantly looses coolant and low coolant light comes on and have to refill.i replaced coolant bypass valve 7/8/21,and again on 3/22/23.its ok awhile then starts loosing coolant again.few days ago low coolant light came on after refilling it just a week ago.this time the engine light came on code p1299,with a message to pull over because my car was overheating and it didn't have any power.

Steering assist fault light has come on randomly since i bought the car in february of 2022 and just 2 days ago on march 30th 2024 my power steering in my vehicle is starting to go making a god awful sound like someone threw gravel into a wood chipper. i see ford has had a recall out for this once before but ultimately are wiping their hands clean of it. this is ridiculous owning a car that has had this many safety recalls on it.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated with the "engine overheating" message displayed. in addition, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the radiator, valves, gasket, cylinder head, thermostat, and several other unknown parts were replaced. the contact stated that the failure recurred repeatedly. the vehicle was towed to a different dealer where the vehicle was several other unknown repairs were performed. the contact stated that the failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken back to the first dealer where several more unknown repairs were performed. the contact stated that the failure recurred, and the vehicle was not repaired. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was approximately 93,652.

Always adding coolant, shook on start up, white smoke, eventually completely died which was inspected and had multiple repairs; reconditioned cylinder head, replaced water pump, thermostat and housing, timing belt, headset and head bolts, replace oil filter, fill oil and anti freeze, new battery. total cost to fix was $3,367.98. the car is available for inspection upon request. now after paying for all of those repairs, i am once again having the same problem with the car 1.5 years later. there have been no warning lamps either and it’s been going on for over a year and has been serviced for the same reason in the past. there are many other happenings that have happened revolving around failure of the engine system that have significantly affected the safety of myself and others, most recently extreme exhaust that was emitting a gas and burn type smell and the car was shaking heavily at idle.

I was turning right and as i pulled out my power steering totally went out causing g me to loose control for a second but then it came back on almost causing an accident. this isn't the 1st time just the most recent. there's a recall on other years of the same vehicle with ford for the same problem but not for 2013.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor coming from outside the vehicle. the contact went to check underneath the vehicle and noticed an oil leak coming from the vehicle. the contact also stated that the oil leak had a very strong odor. the contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the fuel line. the contact was informed that the fuel lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. additionally, the contact was advised to contact the nhsta hotline for further assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The steering became hard as i turned into a parking space at the doctor's office. it has happened 4 or 5 times since then usually at low speeds. i have been extremely cautious since the first time. it is my mother vehicle, but i was driving it at the times the steering became hard/stiff.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle then began to slowly decelerate. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Power steering out and i am unable to afford the repairs. there is a recall for my make and model my van is not included in. i have already paid for a new transmission when the transmission recall was out and the gilley hyde ford local dealership was dishonest with me and replaced almost $2000 of extra things and gave it back to me broken.

This 2013 escape has a 1.6l ecoboost engine with a known engine design flaw that allows coolant to leak and be consumed through cylinders 2 and 3. this is known to cause car fires, overheating of the engine, etc.. i recently experienced the precipitous consumption of coolant through the engine which resulted in abrupt warning messages and an overheating message after which i stopped the car immediately. this could happen to anyone on a freeway or in bad traffic causing immediate safety issues for the driver/passengers. thankfully i was very near home when this happened. i have had my vehicle inspected, pressure tested and documented confirmation that coolant is in fact leaking into cylinders 2 and 3. the only known remedy is an engine replacement (with one that was redesigned and released by ford in 2022). i want ford to recall all cars with the 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 and 2.3l versions of this ecoboost engine which has been well documented to have this flaw, and provide said engine replacement at no cost to the owner.

Power steering completely failed mid drive about 15 mph in a turn, no codes. worked briefly after restart. now completely has failed regardless of restart.

P0299 turbocharger underboost condition.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure had been persistent. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. in addition, the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times in the past for the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 42,900.

Was driving the car parked went into the store and came back out i started the car and it was driving fine then all of a sudden i had to grab the wheel tight because it flashed saying steering loss pull over. i had my children in the car it was so unsafe and scary and i see many people with this issue and i am not understanding why there is no recall

Unknown. vehicle was coming to a stop and it "surged" forward. brakes applied could not stop it. caused accident, it hit the car in front which hit the next car in line. there were injuries. if this vehicle had surged in front of a pedestrian, there could have been a fatality. vehicle was inspected by insurance company to determine cost to repair, not looking for cause. vehicle wad totaled.

Recurring coolant leak in engine system, coolant tends to also leak out when poured into reservoir. this puts engine at risk of overheating. message appears marking low coolant, it has to be replenished every 7-14 days. mechanic has not been able to locate leak.

There have been recalls on this year, make and model for substantial coolant leaks in the past. our vehicle did not make that recall list, but we have been dealing with a similar issue for many years, and even after expensive repairs we are still losing coolant. the vehicle will not hold coolant for more than 24hrs at this point before having to refill it, and we are in need of more work on the coolant system.

The coolant system contuiously leaks which cause my vehicle to over heat and shut down while im driving. i have to add coolant daily sometimes multiple times a day. i have been on the highway and my vehicle starts to overheat and stal. i have almost gotten into wrecks. this has been going on since i brought the car

The coolant reservoir on my ford escape is leaking, which is a known common problem with these cars. i have had to refill it every couple of months, and there is often a puddle of coolant on the ground when moving my car. occasionally when driving, the car temperature monitor gets hot, which is incredibly dangerous; sometimes this happens only a week after refilling the reservoir. i took my car to a shop and they noticed the coolant leak and said it would be expensive, but that it is a common problem.

When the 2013 ford escape was started, a warning message came across the screen stating "steering wheel assist fault" and the steering wheel would not move. turned the car off and then back on and the message did not appear. turned the car on this morning and received the same message and the steering wheel would not move. multiple car owners of this vehicle have complained about this issue and ford is not doing a recall. it appears this has been an issue with ford escapes of many years.

When steering the vehicle a loud,strange noise suddenly occurred. it started being hard to steer around corners and especially when turning right. i took it to my mechanic today and he told me the rack and pinion looked like it had blown apart,he could see inside parts that shouldn't be visible.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot and driving into traffic, the vehicle started overheating and failed to exceed 3 mph. the contact activated the hazard lights and drove back into the parking lot. the contact parked the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to cool down after 30 minutes. the vehicle was towed to the dealer it was purchased from, and the coolant temperature sensor and other unknown sensors were replaced; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where unknown hoses were replaced and other unknown repairs were performed; however, the failure recurred upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the coolant temperature sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted in a parking lot. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to cool down after 3 hours and was parked overnight in a business parking lot. the contact returned the next day; however, the failure recurred while starting the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle remained parked in the business parking lot for another night and was towed to the residence on the third day. the local dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

I would like to alert you to a "near miss" situation regarding my 2013 ford escape titanium automobile which very nearly resulted in a car rollover while driving at 65 mph on the freeway. my wife was driving our 2013 escape on the freeway. suddenly, the left rear lower control arm cross support arm assembly ford part no. cv6z*5500*l broke into two pieces. when this happened, the car immediately darted to the right because the left rear tire was no longer pointing straight ahead. her reaction was to compensate by steering to the left. at that point in time, the car came up on two wheels and very nearly rolled over. after that, the car swerved back and forth until she could stop. it was extremely fortunate that she was in the center lane of a three lane wide freeway when this happened and there were no cars to her immediate right or left. after getting the car stopped she saw that the left rear wheel was clearly pointing in the wrong direction. we had the car towed home and since i generally handle all of my own automotive repairs in my home garage, i jacked the car up and noticed the broken cross support arm assembly. i removed the broken part and examined the failure surfaces. i happen to be a mechanical engineer with 40 years of mechanical design experience and i immediately recognized the classic symptoms of a metal fatigue failure. i have attached a series of photographs documenting the failure. the fracture surface consists of rust along the cracked surface about 2/3 the width of the part and then shinny material where the ultimate failure occurred when the crack propagated across the part on a single load cycle. the vehicle is admittedly 11 years old and it has 177k miles, but it is still in very good condition with very minimal rust. you can see from the photos that the failed part was not the result of rust and other than the fracture surface, the part is generally not rusted. i still have the failed part in my possession.

Had transmission problems 2 yrs ago that had been fixed and parts replaced. now again 2 years later the vehicle experiencing transmission problems again. hard shifting, reading the wrong gear on the dash board, and being stuck in drive or neutral when it is actually in park. no warning lights prior. vehicle had been inspected by a licensed mechanic. this is problematic when the issue occured while driving leaving me and 3 small children stranded.

Was prompted with a steering assist fault while in the middle of driving had couldn’t turn or steer because the wheel locked up i almost crash and had to try and pull over safely. the amount of people with the same experience who have reported about this same problem for this vehicle and there still isn’t a recall is concerning!!!

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into limp mode. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant reservoir had failed, and an unknown part needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was referred to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

The engine coolant keeps leaking and requiring me to put in coolant every couple of days.

I was driving on.the road the power steering stop working, i almost caused an accident ,i had a warning light power steering fault , dealer said can be an expensive repair

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became very stiff, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. the contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel using excessive force. the contact was able to drive to the residence. the abs, brakes, stability control, and air bags warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 213,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while receiving routine maintenance, the mechanic added more oil than the engine required. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was smoking. there was smoke coming from the tailpipe. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into the cylinder ecoboost. there were also metal shavings inside the engine, and a short block engine replacement was needed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Vehicle overheated and displayed check engine light and overheating was towed to body shop was fixed overheated 2hours later and was towed back overheated the next day and was towed where they say nothing is wrong

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a low coolant service engine soon message was displayed. the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that there was a leak coming from a hose. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and repaired again. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a message stating: “excessive engine temperature – turn off engine; and park safely”. the vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic. the vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic found coolant fluid on top of the engine and cooling system hoses leaking. the independent mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Map sensor, oxygen sensor issues. engine fault service light keeps coming back on once the problem get repaired.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and failed to restart, requiring the contact to tow the vehicle to the residence. upon attempting to jumpstart the vehicle, the vehicle had electrical power but failed to start. the message "transmission not in park" was displayed. the transmission warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v413000 (power train) but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was unknown.

Coolant leak into engine block. coolant needs to be topped off weekly to avoid overheating. no loss of coolant on the exterior of cooling system

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, white smoke was coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that coolant was leaking into the engine compartment and evaporating, causing the white smoke. the vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed by an independent mechanic or local dealer. the contact related the failure with the nhtsa campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Escape shut itself down in middle of busy interstate with no warning almost causing a accident. something needs done before someone gets killed.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired while the vehicle was being driven on a hill. in addition, the check engine and low coolant warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant leak into the cylinder. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the contact was advised to contact the nhtsa hotline and report the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine. the mechanics determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Several times in the past month the "power steering assist " fault has appeared when i start the car and i am unable to mover the steering wheel. it locks in place. i have to turn off the car and turn it back on again, trying several times for the steering wheel to unlock. this is a serious issue and i'm afraid it may happen while at a stop light or while driving.

Several times over the past month upon starting my 2013 ford escape the following warning message appears: " power steering assist " fault, and my steering wheel locks. i believe there was a recall on this same issue with other ford's but i searched the recall list with my vin number and a recall does not exist for my 2013. this is a severe safety issue and will cost me thousands of dollars to replace.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated, after which the rpm quickly elevated, but the vehicle was unable to accelerate above 30 mph. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was 186,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine started overheating. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I own a 2013 ford escape sel, and i have had a continuous coolant leak for over a year now. codes from computer reading have come back as spark plugs and cylinders misfiring. i have taken it to a licensed repair shop. they have informed me that they could not find a coolant leak within the cooling and radiator system. however, after personal research and additional information from, my mechanic, i have come to realize that other issues within the ford escape 2013 1.6 l eco-boost engine, our part of the problem. in my opinion, the ford motor company has neglected to acknowledge, or repair the issues with this engine and what’s causing the vehicle to lose coolant, then causing other engine problems. it has put me in unsafe situations as acceleration and or overall performance is putting people at risk.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while stationary at a stop sign, there was an abnormal rumbling coming from the front of the vehicle. the contact stated that the front of the vehicle was shuddering. the contact stated that while driving from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. the contact stated that the failure persisted while stationary or while reversing. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed a failure with the transmission valve. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline to report the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000. the vin was not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to customer satisfaction program: 13n03. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 36,780.

I did a $1,500 down payment for a 2013 ford escape at hurley's salvage and auto sales in amory ms. i test drove the vehicle and informed the sales agent that there were problems with the windows going up or down, the interior lights didn't work, the sideview mirror control didn't work, and that a high pitched squeaking noise was coming from under the hood. i was told to bring the vehicle back for repairs on the windows, interior lights, and sideview mirrors after i got a free check of the fuses. because they were too busy to do so. i was told that the squeaking came from the vehicle not being in use for awhile. 2 weeks later i took the vehicle back and told them the results (showed the results of a test ran on the fuses and everything was good with the fuses). i was told it would be fixed when they got time that i would be called. i also told them that the squeaking had gotten worse, i was told that would be looked into when they called me. (5-3-24, the date i told them that the squeaking had gotten worse) on 5-6-24 the vehicle ran hot, i noticed the indicator past the halfway mark. i went to autozone checked the antifreeze and the reserve tank was empty. i purchased some antifreeze and it took about half the container to fill it back up. i told them about the antifreeze incident, was asked did i put antifreeze in it. nothing else was said. on sunday [xxx] me and a passenger was headed home. when the vehicle temperature hand shot up to max hot and the vehicle lost mostly all power. i was able to park about 75 to a hundred yards in a safe place. i was told a few days later by hurley's that the vehicle had a oil leak, that the drive belt came off, they replaced it with a new one, and now the vehicle won't crank. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to shift to drive(d), the plastic handle on the lever melted. the contact stated that the two buttons located on the shift lever were very loose due to the handle melting. the contact stated that other plastic parts on the dashboard and interior trim panels were not melted. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,859.

The rear door latch does not latch and keep the door closed. there are other recalls for this issue on 2013 ford escapes but according to my specific vin there is no recall. those other recalls are nhtsa campaign id 20v331000 and 16v643000.

The contact owned a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the rear passenger side door erroneously opened causing a distraction to the driver and the vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. during the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag did not deploy. during the crash, the contact sustained neck, shoulder, and back injuries. no medical treatment was received. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. the cause of the failures was not determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the local dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 212,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel became firm. the contact stated that on another occasion while driving in the residence parking lot at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm. the vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 265,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, it was discovered that the power steering had failed, and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that steering rack was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Coolant leak

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle sputtered. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

*car shakes as it brakes *coolant leaks (i see in the ford escape recalls there is one for coolant leaking) *upon opening doors it feel a slight stuck before opening. the doors don’t feel intact properly. *rubbers around windows appear loose. windows may not be secured.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel leak was coming from the engine compartment fuel line. the contact was informed that the engine compartment fuel line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 96,399. the vin was not available.

Constant coolant leak and not sure where the coolant is going. have replaced the reservior, valve cover gasket, cylinder head and valves, coolant level bottle sensor, coolant thermostat, and engine coolant temperature sensor. check engine light is still on and coolant is still leaking and engine overheating. can't find where the leakage is and there is no visible evidence on the floor of the garage. losing coolant obvious because the level is low ever 2-3 days of highway driving. car will shut down because of the overheating. mechanic doesn't know what else to do. car was purchased on june 4, 2024. have not received the title or license plates. tried to return it to the company who sold it to me; however, owner of the company refused to refund my money.

A wheel bearing is unsafe to drive on. yes my safety and those in the car with me has been at risk. the problem was confirmed by a ford dealership and has been inspected by a suspension tech. there was no light in the dashboard or anything to notify me of this issue.

My car battery is dying for no apparent reason. after 1 mechanic and 2 ford dealerships, it may be my auto control module slowly draining my car battery. i replaced the battery 3 weeks ago and the car has died at least 3 times since then.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear liftgate door erroneously became unlatched and opened. the contact later discovered that the rear liftgate locking mechanism was faulty and the liftgate door would not remain closed. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 119,000.

On tuesday july 30,2024 i started to notice the smell of gasoline inside my car, did not drive for 2 days, then on august 3rd the fumes were so strong they were making me sick. parked car and called dealership monday morning july 5. not able to take me in until august 15, 2024. there were no warning lights on dashboard just the smell of gasoline, this problem could start a fire under the hood, hope to get it to dealership and they can resolve the problem.0

I started my escape to come home (about an hour and half from home). i immediately got a message that said steering assist - immediate service required . i turned the car off and restarted it and got the same message. i got really nervous, but thought maybe it would steer like a vehicle without power steering - which i have driven long ago. but the wheel would not turn at all. i could only go forward. i turned the car off and went to the bathroom thinking i was going to have to call my husband to have him come and get me and have my escape towed home. when i got back in the car and started it up, the message was gong and the vehicle was working. i drove home, scared all the way, that it was gong to happen again and the road was very mountainous with uncountable turns. thank god i made it home.

Coolant leaked into the cyclinder heads, causing overheating, misfiring and engine damage that necessitates a full engine replacement.

235/55 r-17 99t this is one of a set of two tires i purchased in oct. 2021. the passenger side front tire had the same issue discovered a few weeks earlier. the steering wheel started to shake while driving. i took the vehicle to the shop who informed me the tread was separating like the passenger tire was separating a few weeks earlier. again the tire was more worn on the inside versus the outside tread. the replace tire indicator was still in place. it seems very odd that both tires purchased and installed at the same time had the same issue with the tread separating. i have both tires in my garage if anyone wants to inspect them.

Tire 235/55 r-17 99 t. the steering wheel started to shimmy while driving. i took the vehicle into the service shop found that the a section of the tire was indented and the inside of the tire had a bubble. the repair shop stated this was caused by the tread separating. the tire had to be replaced. the tire is 2.5 years old and the tread on the inside was heavily worn while the outside tread was in good shape. the replace tire indicator was still intact. i purchased this tire at the same time i purchased the driver side tire.

It wouldn't steer it ran hot it stalls everytime i was on hwy system fail to warning system not display not updated

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while test-driving the vehicle at various speeds with the vehicle in sport(s) mode, the vehicle jerked, was hesitating, and failed to shift as intended. the dealer advised the contact to not drive the vehicle in sport(s) mode. the contact followed the instructions; however, the failure persisted while driving. the dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. additionally, the contact stated that there was stagnant water in the spare tire wheel well in the trunk. the contact also noticed that there was water leaking on the front driver's side seat belt and on the front driver's side floor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an intensive water entry testing was performed, and unknown related repairs were made. the vehicle was taken to several transmission specialists, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that there was an abnormal rattling noise and an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle while the vehicle was idling. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was a leak in the fuel line. the mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the contact was then referred to the nhtsa hotline to file a complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. there was no warning light illuminated. the dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Engine stalls while driving down the road at low rpms this is a known problem with 2013 escapes but only limited number of recalls were given. very dangerous

Steering wheel locks up intermittently. never know when the steering wheel may lock up. when able to use steering wheel there is no power assist to help with turning the steering wheel. hesitant to use car out on the road because i don't know when the power steering may go out and make it very difficult to turn the steering wheel to get off the road to somewhere safe.

My 2013 ford escape sel fwd has been having warning light to "check engine" for a while. mechanic read a misfire and changed thing. as it continued, mechanic said computer needed to be "flashed" since it was not an engine problem they found. it went into check engine between 48-55 mph. later the engine just quit with hot engine warning and antifreeze was empty. refilled, drove home. the car continually runs our of fluid without obvious signs of leakage. this antifreeze problem continues, occasionally we see smoke from the engine but cannot find a source when we pull over to look. smells like antifreeze. the car can drive 50-60 miles on a full antifreeze reservoir before getting too hot. i see multiple concerns over this issue but no recall.

The contact owns a 2013 ford edge. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the engine was extremely hot; however, the engine did not overheat. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the contact's brother, who is an independent mechanic, performed diagnostic test and retrieved dtc code: p26b7. the contact stated that the code indicated that the failure was due to an engine coolant bypass valve failure. the contact was informed that the engine coolant bypass valve needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 148,900.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the emission failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle lost motive power and then stalled. the contact had to depress the accelerator pedal continuously to regain normal acceleration. the failure occurred four times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture on the canister purge valve resulting in the fuel failing to power the engine correctly. the contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not under recall. the manufacturer referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline to report a failure. the failure mileage was 108,206.

I was driving my vehicle home and as i was turning to the street i live on the power steering went out and i almost lost control of the car. i had to use all my strength to turn the wheel and barely miss an oncoming car in the turn. if my wife would have been behind the wheel im certain it would have caused an accident. after getting home i searched for what may have caused the loss of power for the steering and i read this has been a reported problem but the nhsta has not issued a recall. why? does someone need to die or be injured before it is investigated and issue a recall?

My coolant keeps leaking and car is constantly overheating. i replaced the coolant tank and replaced hoses however it’s still doing the same , overheating and fuming !

I bought the vehicle and february of 2020 and didn’t even have it for 6 months before it needed major repairs. in any other state, lemon laws would have applied and i wouldn’t be driving a dangerous vehicle. this model should not be on the market anymore, period. there have been countless failures: the transmission has been changed 3 times in less than 3 years, the purge valve has been changed twice and is going bad again, which has caused more problem for the engine cooling system. a coolant hose exploded just yesterday, which i had changed not even 3 months ago. the electrical system has been “fixed” by countless mechanics, including ford, and continues to malfunction and i assume is showing incorrect codes or not showing them at all, as there was no engine heating icon that appeared prior to the hose exploding, as would normally be expected. every problem i have just described is a recall that ford has acknowledged on my same year, model and even manufacturing date, but they not only claim it’s not their responsibility, but they have bullied me any time i attempt to bring this up. as i stated, this car should never have been allowed to be sold. it began to dangerously malfunction less than a year after buying it. this included the overheating issues i described above, and major drivability issues that have caused the car to lose power and or acceleration while driving at highway speeds. as also stated, the coolant system is extremely flawed leading to a hose exploding, which tells me an engine fire would not have been far behind had we not been close to home. i have tried every measure possible to address all parties accountable. the dealership that sold the vehicle, the warranty company that did repairs that didn’t need to be done, the repair shops that did the repairs and did further damage to my car that still hasn’t been repaired, and the ford dealerships themselves. i have on record multiple parties saying they don’t know how to fix the vehicle.

I have experienced many issues with my vehicle that have been recalled in other vehicles of the same make/model/year but have been denied the assistance in fixing me car and preventing and further damage or risk of my safety due to my vin not showing any recalls. i do believe that my safety has been disregarded and that my car needs inspection to further show that i should be assisted in getting the recalls identified and fixed to improve my safety and others on the road. the first issue i noticed that was recalled on other 2013 ford escapes was a recall on the control arm which was caused by the separation of the control arm from corrosion which increased the risk of crash. i had an incident where my car all of the sudden would not return from the right turning position after i heard a clunking noise which caused me to run into a curb. after further investigation it was found that my control arm failed and locked which wouldn't allow me to avoid hitting the curb. i suffered a concussion and had to pay for this to be fixed due to being denied from the recall. secondly, ford has issued many recalls on 2013 ford escape engines due to overheat and cylinder head malfunctions many of them my car has been diagnosed and proven to have. i have pulled codes from my check engine that are direct codes that was recalled about the overheating of the cylinder head causing cracks and leaks into the oil. this code i pulled from my car was p0117 and it was traced to the recall from ford ( 13v583000). other recalls have been issued by ford for engine overheating, and my car has been over heating after directly putting coolant into my vehicle and it tends to run out in 1 to 2 days after refilling. my safety and others on the road are at risk from these issues that were not caused by me or other drivers but i am not getting any assistance or anyone willing to look at these recalls and assist in reimbursement or fixing my cars issues. my car needs to be reviewed for the recalls.

My coolant is leaking, i have already fixed this once. why haven't i gotten a recall letter on this?

I get a steer assist fault code, and loose power steering at random points. it is very dangerous and almost crashed twice.

I have done research along with my mechanic and have found that models just like mine or are the titaniums, have the shutter problem that i am having with mine that are due to the torque converter in the transmission once the vehicle hits 150,000 miles or more. due to the fact that this is a common problem, i think it should be considered as a recall instead of having to pay $6,000 to have the transmission replaced or are forced to trade the vehicle in before 200,000 miles because the person does not have $6,000 just laying around! it seems to happen with the models that have the turbo & eco boost in them.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the message "low engine coolant" was displayed, and the vehicle started driving rough. the vehicle lost motive power. the vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that coolant had leaked into the cylinders and the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. the failure mileage was 96,000. the vin was not available.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission experienced hard shifting and hesitation while accelerating. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered metal shavings in the transmission fluid, and a burning odor coming from the transmission. the contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine idled incorrectly and was skipping. in addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and engine failure. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was advised to contact the nhtsa hotline to report the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

While driving down the road the passenger seat floorboard began to fill with brown liquid (coolant) the temperature of the vehicle increased and a distinct burning smell was coming from the engine compartment. within 30 minutes (when i arrived home) the coolant tank was empty, and with the hood raised the burning smell was much stronger. the interior on the passenger side of my vehicle is ruined

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was restarted and the engine overheated. the vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the enjoy had overheated and the plastic cooling line was leaking. the vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was overheating. the temperature gauge increased to high(h). the engine overheating warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline. the failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that upon inspection, the contact became aware that the coolant level was being consumed very quickly. in addition, the contact became aware of an unusual burning odor and saw white smoke coming from under the hood. the vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant had leaked into the engine and that the long block needed to be replaced. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The vehicle had been almost overheating and warning lights to shut off engine would kick on. i took it to my mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced or rebuilt. i was informed that ford company is fully aware that that the transmission in the ford escape is an ongoing problem. why has the nhtsa not required a recall? this is not fair to consumers, and the work/parts/labor of this type of replacement are extremely expensive. shutdowns on the highways or local roads can cause accidents and loss of life.

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The contact owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that immediately after driving into a parking space and stopping, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward over a median curb before crashing into another parked vehicle. during the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was filed. the vehicle was driven to the home and later towed to the collision center for body repairs to be performed. the cause of the failure was not determined. the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 33,437.

Bypass/heater hose connector cracked at t