10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 14
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,868 miles

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problem #270

Apr 082021

Escape

  • 190,000 miles
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.

- La-Junta, CO, USA

problem #269

Jan 012020

Escape

  • 70,000 miles
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!

- Morrilton, AR, USA

problem #268

Jan 012021

Escape

  • miles
Car is stalling none stop

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #267

Mar 202021

Escape

  • 61,000 miles
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.

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #266

Mar 132021

Escape

  • 43,300 miles
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!

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #265

Mar 092021

Escape

  • 145,000 miles
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.

- Marion, IN, USA

problem #264

Mar 032021

Escape

  • 46,460 miles
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.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #263

Feb 082021

Escape

  • 78,000 miles
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.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #262

Dec 232020

Escape

  • 80,000 miles
Every winter while driving my 2013 Ford Escape info screen displays "hill start assist not available and ABS icon flashes. The radio also goes off and on. I have taken it to two different dealerships to get this corrected and I am told they could not see any codes for this problem. In other words I am lying. I am sure by checking with others, I am not the only one with this problem. I hope that this can be resolved because I don't know if and when this will effect anything else.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #261

Dec 262020

Escape

  • 55,281 miles
Apparently battery being drained and car won't start in the morning. Several times in the past year. Had diagnostics done. Battery replaced N May 2020, alternator replaced in November 2020. Aaa road repair said battery, alternator & starter all working fine. Only 55,000 miles on 2013 Escape sel 4WD w/2.0L 14 gtdi ecoboost engine. Should have a parasitic draw test" wake up' issues" spoke to online technician today.12/27/2020

- Canton, MA, USA

problem #260

Nov 142020

Escape

  • 25 miles
While driving this vehicle died after giving a high temperature warning & the engine came on. Once cooled it would not drive forward on in reverse. This vehicle is not safe to drive and has had multiple previous issues.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

problem #259

Dec 182020

Escape

  • 180,000 miles
Warning came on stating engine was overheating and to pull over safely. After sitting for 3 days, tried to start the car again, with the same warning. The vehicle should not have been overheated at this time. Could not drive vehicle with this warning. Had to have it towed home.

- Rotan, TX, USA

problem #258

Nov 212020

Escape

  • 53,300 miles
Engine fault - service now light has come on at least once/year. When this happens the car hesitates and rides rough. I contact the Ford dealership immediately to have them fix the problem. The Ford dealership has worked on the car but the problem still exists. The warranty has expired. This has been an ongoing problem. Should I be responsible for repairs?

- Southampton, MA, USA

problem #257

Dec 012020

Escape

  • 112,000 miles
For the last 2 years our Escape will stall out while driving when the weather is cold but after the car has been in motion for more than 20 minutes, this has been terrifying with my child in the car we have almost been in several accidents due to the car just stalling out while driving in traffic, we have taken it to the dealer and other mechanics and nobody can figure it out we have repaired the turbo and catalytic converter among other various repairs that have cost us thousands of dollars and nothing has fixed this issue. This is a safety issue! I've almost been hit by a semi on the freeway because my car stalled out while driving it! it happened again today.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #256

May 182020

Escape

  • 100,000 miles
Frequently and usually right after I turn the car on, the ABS light will come on, the traction control light will come on, and then my car will stall. I can usually crawl into a parking space/off the side of the road. Occasionally the hill start assist light will come on and occasionally the 4WD disabled light will come on. The ABS and traction control have come on on the interstate and highways before, but they have only caused my car to stall (luckily) right after I turn it on and begin to move. The hill start assist will usually only come on if I come to a full stop while driving, whether I am on a hill or not. This happened once when we first got the car (4.5 years ago). It did not happen again until about 6 months ago. It now has started happening very frequently at multiple times a day for the past 2 weeks or so.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #255

Nov 122020

Escape

  • 123,000 miles
While driving the car has stalled several times. It also will leak coolant sometimes im able to see the puddle under the car parked but sometimes no puddle which means its leaking into the engine. The instrument cluster also will go haywire and shut down while driving the needles will fall to the bottom shoot to the top and it will have an engine warming and sometimes just shuts off all together even though the car is still mechanically on and running. There are several recalls that all cover these issues im having however my vehicle is not listed in the effected vehicles. These issues happen while driving in any capacity or parked. It has happened on the highway the freeway the side streets while parked while moving slowly. It has become an issue that im worried to deal with because I dont have the funds to fix the car but the car is so unsafe im afraid to drive it. I do have a video of the instrument panel messing up if its needed.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #254

Nov 092020

Escape

  • 139,940 miles
While driving on a back road with many curves.warning lights came on abruptly concerning power steering. Wheel locks was unable to do anything while on the road this was replaced in March 2020. Once again is has done the same things again while reversing from a parking space

- Humacao, PR, USA

problem #253

Oct 022020

Escape

  • 94,000 miles
I have had my car for a few years now and bought used from a dealership scott Ford. My car had low miles and it was in my budget, plus good on gas and from what I was told farley safe. This car has given me so many problems since purchasing it and has left me out of hundreds of dollars. My latest issue is a huge one and I believe that there should be a recall on this car after doing my research as so many other people have sadly had to deal with the same issue. I pick my young children up from a carline at their school, and one day when I was there my car started to rev up slightly then it stalled on me completely. I was able to get it started the second time with slight hesitation on the engines part. Long story short my car stalled on me a total of 5 times. The third time I was able to drive away from car line and parked across 3 parking spaces as it stalled on me again. I popped my hood and my engine seemed to be extremely hot, then I sat there with my 2 young children, thankfully on a decently nice day outside for a half hour. I was able to start it again and went to leave to head home, and just as I was about to get into the turning lane it stalled right across on coming traffic. I had to roll my windo down and motion people to stop as I frantically tried to start my car again. After 2 tries I was able to start it and went into reverse and parked in the schools parking lot, since this incident my car has stalled a total of 11 times, and just again once this afternoon when I was leaving the grocery store reversing out of my parking spot. I feel this is extremely unfair because I am still like so many people making payments on this vehicle. I shouldn't have to worry about my children's safety and others because my vehicle is a pos. I am very upset by this I paid good money for this vehicle and all the dealership will do is charge me outrageously and not care

- Davisburg, MI, USA

problem #252

Oct 172020

Escape

  • 51,000 miles
Veh: 2013 Ford Escape, sel 1.6 liter engine, front wheel drive. I intermittently have no power steering when starting the vehicle. Vehicle is stationary at the times I've experienced the problem. If this happens during driving I would be unable to steer the vehicle. Diagnostic code: U3000-49.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #251

Aug 122020

Escape

  • miles
My Ford Escape 2013 said it was over heating and it left me on the side of the freeway. Took it to the mechanic and the code turned out to be the temperature sensor misfiring. Sensor was changed, two days later I drove my car and it left me on the side of the freeway due to the same issue again, stated it was the same isssue. Paid for a diagnostic report at Ford and they said nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Ive had the sensor replaced, both thermostats, water pump has been changed, but car keeps saying is the temperature sensor. I did read there was a recal on the Ford Escape 2013 due to the same issue and a system update needs to be done, however Ford does not have any knowledge of it.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

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