Vehicle hesitates after being started, when I attempt to drive vehicle stalls and is unable to move. Vehicle stalled while in motion on highway twice, was able to get to break down lane before any accident could occur. This also happened when driving on secondary roads. I have also had the this issue happen in my driveway, I started vehicle and put into drive and it puttered then stalled this has happened at least 30 different times in the past 2 months. I also have been experiencing the loss of coolant but not finding a leak. This has been happening for 6 months, I am having to add coolant every other week. Warning lights for low coolant do not display nor does the check engine light.

- Goffstown, NH, USA

My engine light came on and the guage said high temp get to safe plaace to stop. The car would not go back or forward. The shop put in transmission but it happened again and they put in a guage. Now it is happening again. Each time I have had to have the car towed and repaired. I think this is a matter that needs be be iinvestigated. While I was driving on the highway the indicator came on and within a few minutes the vehicle reduced in speed and started to hesitate. Once I got to a place to stop it would not move. I have spent over $3500 so far and it is happening again. I am going to have to have it towed in again and they it might be the motor. I only have a little over 41000 mile on this vehicle and I can't afford any more cost like this. Please let me know if there are other compliants and what you are doing about this issue.

- Crosby, TX, USA

Antifreeze disappearing. Had reservoir tank, hoses, clamps, coolant parts leading to air conditioning, no vissable leaks of coolant. Engine light comes on and goes off at random and has for past 4 + years with no resolution. Recently had Ford dealership run a 5 hour pressure test was told, 1) engine losing pressure, 2) #3 cylinder defective, 3) either needs head gasket or possible cracked block, unsure without disassembling engine at cost to myself of at minimum $600. Said some erosion was seen, unsure cause of it. Was recently told in 2014 the water pump was replaced prior to my purchase of car in 03/2014, at Ford dealership where I purchased vehicle. I had no knowledge of this water pump repair until 07/2020. Had I known, I would not have purchased being car "1" year old needing such a vital repair. During one of the pressure tests in 03/2020, a minor oil leak was repaired, valve cover gasket replaced. Contacted Ford manufacturer asked for assistance in repair of defect, case # 27007133, was told no funding available to assist me with issue. Had auto shield insurance, denied coverage due to requiring engine to be disassembled to determine what the exact problem is" where is it coming from? how did it occur? all at my expense. I have taken excellent care of my vehicle, maintained as required to continue reliability. I believe this vehicle's issue has existed, maybe an underlying issue, since it was manufactured in 02/2013 due to requiring a water pump during 1st year of being manufactured. As I mentioned, the engine light has came on and went off throughout the years. Ive had auto parts use a scanner to determine what the engine light was revealing, however nothing was determined previously. I have service records if needed. Is there any help available for me towards resolving this issue" no vissable coolant leaks, happens when vehicle engine is on. No over heating.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

Vehicle stalled on highway due to overheating which was a coolant leak. I see they are already investigating similar complaints. Driver's seat has tears in it. Engine was replaced at 107,000 miles. Vehicle jerks while trying to park on a hill. Touch screen goes in and out. Trunk latch only works when it wants to. Rear differential failed at 121,000 miles, but has been making noise since 107,000 miles. This vehicle is nothing but problems!

- Richfield, MN, USA

The coolant leaked into the engine causing a misfire in cylinder 3. the following warnings were displayed: Low coolant and engine fault: Service now. The vehicle was taken to jannell Ford in hanover, MA to be diagnosed. I was informed the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle currently has 120,000 miles. Currently weighing repair options and in the process of contacting Ford Motor Company.

- Whitman, MA, USA

Fuel line separation related to recall number 12V336000 however car was manufactured 8 days past the recall cutoff

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Freeway driving and car stalled. Able to drive to close dealership with pedal to floor and getting about 8 mph. Replaced throttle body. Left dealership. Driving side streets 2 miles from dealership and same thing. 8 mph. Towed back to dealer. Said it might be wire harness $2000. They test drive though and no problem after moving wires around. So I took car and drove a few days but then after exiting highway about one mile it does it again. Towed back to dealer where I start it and get zero warnings. Drives ok. But leave it there. They think it's purge valve now. Glad I didn't replace wire harness. They say it isn't giving any codes not sure what to do. Scary to lose all acceleration on freeway!

- Bloomington, MN, USA

Vehicle stalls while being driven, causing engine to shut down

- Meriden, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds and at start-up, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause for the failure. The vehicle was taken to hennessy Ford atlanta (5675 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga 30341, (470) 602-2073) however, was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant leaked into the engine causing a misfire in cylinder #3. the check engine warning light and low coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to marcotte Ford sales Inc (1025 main St, holyoke, MA 01040) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The failure was approximately 76,000.

- Holyoke, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the purge valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

The engine will quit working while driving... seems to happen only after the engine is warm. I will be driving fine, stop at a store for 10-30 minutes. Restart the car and start driving, and then complete power loss. I have to drift to a stop along the side of the road, then it will restart after a few minutes and then will drive normal again. This happens every day. It is extremely dangerous because I am usually leaving some parking lot, and then in the middle of the intersection when the complete power loss happens. Not speed related. Will happen within 3 minutes after restarting the car (with warm engine). Again, this happens every day. The problem started about 3 years ago - in 2017... the Ford dealers say they can't troubleshoot unless it happens while on their diagnostics machine. But it only happens while driving, so the diagnostic machine can't help. There are no error codes showing up when they check on the diagnostic machine. Older Ford Escape models have had a recall for the same or similar issue. There needs to be a recall and fix for the 2013 year models as well.

- Seneca, SC, USA

My car has a cracked cylinder head and should fall under recall campaign # 12S41, however my car was manufactured 1 month after the dates listed. I should still fall under the recall if the same issue is happening for cars that were made 4 weeks earlier than mine.

- Papillion, NE, USA

So I have had this car for 17 months.... it has been in the repair shop 3X since owning...and just recently the transmission blew!!!! 60,000 miles, no warning. From the research I have done with this seems to be a fairly common issue with this year of Escapes and some customers even saying its blown 2 times!!! so why is there nothing being done!!!"?? do I need to hire legal assistance. This was a $5000 repair!!! $5000!!! on a vehicle with 60,000 miles!! why is nothing done??? this is not right and something needs checked into. I had no choice but to use every last penny in my savings to pay this because the car loan is only 1 year old... and what dealership would want a car with no transmission????"

- Liberty Center, OH, USA

Vehicle stalls immediately after filling gasoline tank. Requires 3-4 attempts to start, intermittently depressing the gas pedal.

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

The vehicle has had ongoing issues with significant hesitation when attempting to accelerate, coolant needing replenishment on a regular (every 3-4 months) basis, vehicle stalling and shutting down sporadically, vehicle overheating, doors randomly popping open and needing to be held shut by my children until I can safely pull over. Most recently and just this morning on 6/18/20, the vehicle stalled on the highway during rush hour while driving to work. The dashboard indicated that there are now transmission issues. I used my aaa membership to have the car towed to colonial Ford in Plymouth, MA after standing within feet of speeding traffic while waiting. The car potentially lethally just stopped. It is now being "diagnosed" by colonial Ford. Much previously, I brought the car to jannell Ford in hanover, MA to inquire about these issues when the mileage was still reasonably low. The service manager of that branch lied to me. He informed me there were never recalls pertaining to my vehicle ever. In the last 48 hours, I have discovered there were in fact recalls for the exact issues described above. Issues that were never properly repaired when the former owner of the vehicle brought it to their particular dealership to address. I brought the vehicle to sullivan tire yesterday on 6/17/20 when the A/C stopped blowing cold air. They informed me they could not recharge the A/C because they received an engine code of P2637 which I have documented from them. This code specifically relates to recall 13S12 (coolant bypass valves). It does not matter that I pointed this out to Ford customer service even though a total cut and dry issue relating specifically to the year, make, model of my vehicle. They will not cover the expenses of repairs. Ford has basically said in so many words "we know this is an unsafe death trap, but it's too late and you and your children out of luck!"

- Plymouth, MA, USA

Coolant level is depleting without any visible leaks. Vehicle has a cold start and sometimes has difficulty shifting. High idle at start. Coolant light has come on and I've refilled it twice in 3 months. Contacted portsmouth Ford(portsmouth, nh) and they said there is no recall and tried to charge $150 to run diagnostics on my vehicle. I presented the NHTSA bulletin 12V431000 and the service writer just dismissed it. Made my appointment a week ago, confirmed it and gave a thorough explanation to be turn away. Waste of time and incredibly aggravating.

- Seabrook, NH, USA

Loss of coolant approximately every 45 days give or take. No visible signs of leaking and a pressure test check did not show any non-visible leaks. Yet I have to refill a low coolant error as stated. A google search found quite a few owners with the same problem on 2013 model.

- Florence, SC, USA

Loosing coolant everyday since purchasing in 2015

- Battle Creek, MI, USA

The check engine light came on and it said coolant engine, while it was in motion then it turned red and said stop the vehicle. I stop my husband put water in it to drive it home and the light went off. Then when I drove the car about 30 miles again it did the same thing.

- Iron City, GA, USA