10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,910 miles

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problem #132

Nov 012018

Escape

  • 90,000 miles
When driving this vehicle, it ser me like it is not running right, and think it is going to die on us in traffic. The front seat belt does not go back in the area where it belongs and sits on the front seat. The passenger driver side door does not close right when you open it. It will stay open until you push the handle down and then it will close and lock. We are afraid to travel long distance with the vehicle because of the way the car acts and run. We just want it fix or replace vehicle.

- Leonard, MI, USA

problem #131

Oct 122018

Escape

  • miles
Starting in May 2018, coolant light came on, I replaced fluid. Since then it has become a constant. I took it to 2 dealers they say nothing is wrong. I out a large cardboard under car & the leakage is very obvious. I put almost a gallon of coolant in vehicle in one month. Got in touch with Ford, they said contact you & go to another Ford dealer for another inspection of leak. Ford also said there is no recall for this model but other models of 2013 & 2014 have this problem & they are the same type of car.

- Towanda, PA, USA

problem #130

May 092017

Escape

  • 59,290 miles
Had to rebuild transmission and lost power steering. The cruise control does not work also

- Groton, CT, USA

problem #129

Oct 102018

Escape

  • 126,773 miles
Vehicle would display "high temperature, please stop" and temperature gauge would rise to the top within a couple of hours of driving. After displaying message, engine would lose power and vehicle became hard to control. This issue happened on different driving conditions. Coolant levels are at correct level. After shouting down the engine, within a few seconds the temperature gauge would go back to the middle. This became more frequent, and as of December 6, 2018 the vehicle would not start without this message and the temperature gauge all the way to the top.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #128

Nov 302018

Escape

  • 106,000 miles
Vehicle was attempting to merge onto a freeway, speeding up, and the vehicle stopped accelerating at a normal rate of speed around 30 mph. It took an unacceptable amount of time for it to get up to a safe merging speed, but I could have died trying to merge. There is something wrong with the design of the power train on this car.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #127

Nov 092018

Escape

  • 105,000 miles
I was at a stoplight and my vehicle stalled and suddenly died when trying to accelerate. After turning the vehicle off, it would work normally, and do this sporadically. Very dangerous situation.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #126

Dec 032017

Escape

  • 73,800 miles
My info light came on in car saying my engine coolant was low. I filled it 10 days later the same thing happened again. I took it to the mechanic because there were no leaks under my car so I didn't know where the coolant could be going to. The mechanic printed out a recall sheet for the exact problem and tole me I should call the dealer service center. I called and they said there was no recall on my car for that problem. The recall covers my car model, engine size, and manufactured date. I called Ford customer service and they said the same thing as the service center. The first recall on this problem didn't include my cars manufactured date, but 3 months later the recall was updated to include more cars and my manufactured date was then included.

- Maple Shade, NJ, USA

problem #125

Nov 302018

Escape

  • 68,000 miles
Driving to work one morning in a 40 mph zone, about 1.5 miles, warning lights appeared and stated that the vehicle was overheating and to pull over safely. The temperature gauge had shot up to H for hot. The vehicle immediately slowed down, regardless of pressing the gas. I was able to pull off of a us highway and find a safe place to park just a short distance. The vehicle needed to be towed to the dealer.

- St Augustine, FL, USA

problem #124

Nov 232018

Escape 4-cyl

  • 39,200 miles
I am contacting you regarding my 2013 Ford Escape, VIN: [xxx]. while I was driving the transmission completely stopped working, almost causing an accident and also causing me to be stranded in another state. I eventually had the car towed back to valvoline in North reading, MA where the transmission had been flushed less than a week beforehand. They had the car taken to aamco who determined the transmission had failed. The car only has 39,200 miles on it and now needs a transmission replacement. I was told my Ford to contact you to report this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Wilmington, MA, USA

problem #123

Nov 262018

Escape

  • 106,000 miles
I noticed the low coolant light on I added coolant and it leaked out not a week later I see that this is a common problem with the vehicle but the dealership stated that there is no recall on it! im so confused and annoyed at the same time what can I do!!!!

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #122

Nov 012018

Escape

  • 62,000 miles
While in park vehicle move backward while getting out of door. Door hit me jump back in set parking brake.vehicle wont srart had to get tow to nearest Ford dealer..Ford had a recall on 2013 Escape-2016 Escape but my VIN no# wasnt include in the recall.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #121

Oct 192018

Escape

  • 66,000 miles
Car had problems shifting. Transfer case was replaced. After about 3 months, the car had problems shifting again. A transmission failure warning came on the screen and the car wouldn't shift. The shifting problem occurred coming out of park and then between 2 and 3 gear. Then, the transmission would not past 3rd or 4th gear. The transmission failure warning came on while the car was in motion on the highway while going 50mph. I was approximately 20 miles from home and almost didn't make it.

- Marshall, VA, USA

problem #120

Oct 222018

Escape

  • 50,000 miles
Stalls randomly at low RPM, seemingly it's same exact symptoms as recall 14S17 which was for the larger 2.0 motor. Vehicle hesitates and stalls and wont start easily. This happened on four separate occasions over 6month period. Vehicle only has 50,000 miles

- Middletown, NJ, USA

problem #119

Oct 132018

Escape

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was coasted onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was able to be driven home after it was restarted several times. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #118

Jul 172018

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
2013 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to malfunction with vehicles transmission. The consumer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced and was advised the warranty had expired.

- Seaford, NY, USA

problem #117

Jun 012018

Escape

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While accelerating to merge onto a highway, the vehicle sputtered and hesitated. The vehicle then accelerated, the rpms increased, the vehicle jerked uncontrollably, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to van horn Ford of oconomowoc (1000 summit ave, oconomowoc, wi 53066, (262) 567-5574). The dealer checked the transmission's computer code, but could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that they would have to see the check engine indicator illuminate to perform a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that a supervisor would call back. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall on the vehicle; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while the warranty was still in effect and the dealer was notified several times. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist since the warranty was currently expired. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #116

Sep 032018

Escape

  • 80,100 miles
Transmission failed at a stop light on a two lane road.

- Wright City, MO, USA

problem #115

Sep 012018

Escape

  • 87,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the transmission would not immediately shift into reverse after pushing the reverse selector button. The failure was also present when selecting the drive gear. In addition, when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not immediately respond; however, the rpms continued to increase and the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a higher rate of speed. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (doan Ford, 66870 belmont morristown rd., belmont, oh) were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 87,500.

- Piedmont, OH, USA

problem #114

Sep 212018

Escape

  • 65,000 miles
Hose clamp rubbed hole in ac line was repaired at dealership and is doing it again. Car is leaking coolant after being tested at dealership car keeps leaking coolant have to keep putting coolant in car every other day no leak is being seem recalls have been done for this issue but my car was not included. I was driving the car then the car started to shake and said low coolant then the car just died in the middle or the road 4 days after getting car tested and coolant added to the car. One of the hose clams rubbed a hole in this ac line than I started having coolant problems replaced ac line at dealership for it to be rubbing hole in line again. Car is currently at dealership again.

- Villa Ridge, MO, USA

problem #113

Sep 242018

Escape

  • 4,900 miles
Car started and I backed out of my driveway where it then stopped. I coasted to the side of the road and started the car back up, and it started normally. I drove to get my oil changed where they also filled up all my fluids. The next day my car shuddered when it started but still was able to run. 2 days later my car would not start and the low level coolant indicator came on. 30 mins later my car was able to start but my coolant level is low.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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