As of 1/16/2020, I have had my 2013 Ford Escape for 6 months. A week after I got my car, it overheated. I was forced to pull over as the engine stalled and seized up. I had the car towed to the dealer and had the thermostat fixed. After two or three months, the car started overheating again. I decided not to take the car back to the dealer after many phone calls and a very unpleasant experience. I took it to two mechanic shops and they could not find what was wrong. It continued to overheat, even with coolant filled in the reservoir. I did some research and from what I have seen, overheating is a common problem with this year and model. I have called Ford and they told me that there are no recalls for overheating associated with my VIN number. I took it to a mechanic shop for a third time, after my car stalled on a cold winter's day with my child in the backseat. They notified me that the coolant bypass valve was not functioning properly. They also notified me that it was part of recall 13S12 (NHTSA-13V583). I made an appointment with a local Ford dealership to have the call inspected for all recalls. Apparently my car was not effected by this recall that effected other 2013 Ford Escapes that causes the overheating. I regret making this purchase. My 2002 Honda Accord has proved to be way more reliable than this Ford. I would not purchase a Ford again and plan on trading it in after I get this problem resolved. I'm disappointed that I have to pay out of pocket when it is obviously a malfunction in the manufacturing of this vehicle.

- Brentwood, NY, USA

With in a year, the following happened; the vehicle turned off while driving on the highway at 75 mph. Vehicle would not start on two separate occasions, and when it did, it immediately died but was not related to the battery. Key fob would not register to vehicle, vehicle was in motion when smoke was pouring out of the hood, no check engine light came on and nor temperature gage moved. This car is lemon based on the history from previous owner and the two years I have owned it.

- Arvada, CO, USA

We were driving down the road - had been on the highway for about 5 hours and all of a sudden our car just stopped - we were close to a rest area and was able to coast in and then we were towed. Our vehicle only had 90,000 miles on it and after going to 4 shops it was determined that it was in deed the engine so we had to get a new engine. We were told that we should have had signs like overheating but we had none - then we were told that with this car - the temperature gauge never goes over half so we were mislead.

- Marshallville, OH, USA

Vechicle stalles while drving on a couple of occasions

- Nashus, NH, USA

Engine coolant gets low every week/ light comes on / in motion or stationary

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Car was stalling multiple times had repaired multiple times kept stalling and misfiring the vehicle had 120K miles on it latest test indicated cracked engine block which makes the car useless. Quoted new engine by Ford for 6K to 8K to fix. Car has had issues for the last 3 years and was recalled 15 times. The latest issue occured in Oct 2019 and had fuel sensor replaced two months later stalled on highway and asked dealer to fix that occured on dec20 and the first date to fix was listed as Jan 07 due to the fact that the dealer was fixing so many recalls

- West Boylston, MA, USA

I brought this 2013 Ford Escape truck in August 21st 2018 it had 77095 miles when it was under warranty still after we brought the truck the engine light came on in the beginning of September 3, 2018 I went up there to don davis Nissan when this truck was still under warranty and told don davis Nissan that the engine light on there was on they told me that I had to pay for it out of my pocket and I told them why should me and my day pay for something and the truck was under the warranty still they refuse to fix it I being calling them numerous of times from September 3, 2018 and 2019 about this truck and it was still under warranty at that time so around October 28, 2019 I was leaving from the library doing my homework and I have not eaten anything that day so I went to get me something to before I went home as I was driving I heard the belt broken off as I was driving I was almost in a accident when the cars were driving down the street so I pull over on a street I didn't have enough money for a tow truck so I slept in my truck which was October 27, 2019 until the next day which was October 28 2019 a good samaritan help push my truck to don davis Dodge so the people at don davis Dodge told me it was about 450 to fix my truck which means that I had to use my truck note money to get that fix so around in November I brought a sensor that goes on their which was causing my truck to leak oil which they didn't not replace the first time when I brought this truck in August 20, 2018 when I told them about this problem the first time and they refuse to fix it so I brought the sensor last month and put it on their so this year of January 7th 2020 I am on my way home and I hear the same response of the belt broken off again after I replaced the belt and the sensor now it is leaking oil again and I been complaining to don davis Nissan numerous of times about this truck

- Dallas, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the accelerator pedal depressed however, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light then illuminated. After several attempts to contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to stevens Ford Lincoln located at 717 bridgeport ave, milford, ct 06460 (203) 783-5900, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the coolant valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number 12V551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

- Ansonia, CT, USA

This is the second time the coolant resiovr is empty and the engine light is flashing low coolant. Then the car start trembling and start slowing down. Then I have to stop the car. On 12/1719 for the same issue and the service advisor said the coolant problem is fixed.

- Duluth, GA, USA

This is the second time the coolant resiovr is empty and the engine light is flashing low coolant. Then the car start trembling and start slowing down. Then I have to stop the car. On 12/1719 for the same issue and the service advisor said the coolant problem is fixed.

- Duluth, GA, USA

Coolant leaking into the engine. While on motion engine over heat and made the car shake. From that time noise is coming from the engine.. coolant level goes low until tank goes empty. No alert giving when coolant drop off levels, at the same time oil levels increase.....

- Huntington Station, NY, USA

Stalls after starting... the car will start just fine but a few seconds or minutes later will stall once I am already on the road. Also if sitting with out running for a while car will stall and turn off. In traffic this is also an issue, freeway closed one time and had to sit in standing traffic in hwy and car just turned off. Several times when pulling out of driveway or the scariest part a shooing strip parking lot onto a busy feeder road the car will stall and turn off.

- Houston, TX, USA

My car all of a sudden has a loss of engine coolant and overheats to extremely high temperatures. Then this causes the car to stall as I'm driving it. This was part of a recall of other Ford Escapes but somehow my car was not added to this list.

- San Jose, CA, USA

On at least 9 occasions over the last year, car stalled when coming out of a parking lot, driving straight at 10mph or less. Sequence was: 1) the car was warmed up driving to a store; 2) engine was off for at least twenty minutes while in store; 3) after leaving store and starting car, the car stalled within a minute. Upon stalling, engine could be restarted without any problem. Have no knowledge of the cause. No parts had been replaced on the car.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

While driving the car stalled out or died. The interior lights and radio were not affected. The car was still on but the rpms were at 0 and I could not accelerate properly. I had to shut the car off and restart it.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

I own a 2013 Ford Escape. I can be driving along and all of a sudden it stalls with no warning. We have taken it to the shop and after lots of money out of pocket, I still do not have a resolution. They can't find anything wrong. Ford needs to recall these vehicles and fix the problem.

- Katy, TX, USA

The car will run for about a minute and then want to stall. Also when you start it it will drive for about 20 yards and then start idling very weird and stall. It doesn't do this all the time. It's dangerous.

- Gainesville, TX, USA

The vehicle hesitates then stalls even when in drive. This has happened in the city streets when approaching a stop sign and when pulling forward at a green light at an intersection. Pressing the gas pedal but does not re-engage and stalls. I have replaced all sparks plugs and cleaned the injectors and fuel lines. This is happening more and more - the dealership is at a loss.

- Crandall, IN, USA

My 2013 Ford Escape has lost coolant since it was brand new. I brought it into the dealership where I bought it multiple times and they could never figure out the source of the leak. It was slow, so I let it go. I just add a little coolant every couple months. This should not be the case in a new vehicle. Well, now it is 2019 and I have an all out leak. I have to add coolant every few days. I leave a puddle on any parking spot I use for a few hours or more. This model year, and engine (1.6 ecoboost) is known for this issue. I fear it is coming from the engine block, and I'm out a lot of money.

- Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

Smell of antifreeze around engine. Resovoir was low but no sign of leaks or wet spots on garage floor. Very apparent smell of antifreeze. Vechile oil was changed about a month ago and antifreeze was added to overflow tank, but no leaks were foun.

- Butler, PA, USA