Car overheated while driving four times between 2016-2018 (after each instance, it was towed to and serviced at a Ford dealer). Car also experienced three instances of exhaust leaks between 2016-2018 (each instance was identified by a strong smell of gas and serviced at a Ford dealer). In October 2019, the transmission failed while attempting to merge on the highway, requiring a tow to the Ford dealer, who recommended a complete transmission replacement at 105,000 miles.

- Hatfield, PA, USA

I bought my car this year and the handle never worked. It stays stuck in the open position and the passenger door flys open while driving every time. I have also had coolant problems since the day that I bought the car. These are all shown on a recall list for my model car but when I check with my VIN it says I have 0 recalls. I have always owned Ford such as Expedition and Explorer but I am not a fan of this Escape and all it's problems. While driving, it will go hit and say low coolant and I have to refill coolant every week or so. It's cute off on my and the check engine light reads words and not codes. It says association of 'something'. this has been happening since I bought it April 2019 and I'm fed up. My kids can fall out of the car because of the door or I can have big problems with these coolant issues and motor issues.

- Martin, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine had a coolant leak, which resulted in the engine smoking without warning. The contact stated that the smoke occurred sporadically while driving various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the heater hose needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12V431000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Evans, GA, USA

Car caught fire while being driven

- Saginaw, MI, USA

Car will stall randomly no matter at what speed usually after driving over 15 miles then starts asking for coolant

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Vehicle suddenly stalls while driving on country back roads and city streets (I have an automatic SUV). I am probably going 30 mph in speed when stalling occurs. Stalling normally happens within 5-10 minutes after starting car. I lose the ability to accelerate and car stalls out. Has been happening more and more frequently each day (ex. 7 times today).

- East Aurora, NY, USA

While in motion, the RPM are reduced, the car slows down, turns off and a "system check, service now" notice appears in dash board. There is a recall for same Escape but 2.5, while this one is 1.3. right now it is at Ford dealer for another evaluation.

- San Juan, PR, USA

Losing coolant but no visible signs where it's going. The water pump was changed but did not resolve problem. I bought the vehicle in 2013 and when the weather began to get cold the service engine light came on. I added a small amount of coolant then. It has gotten worse over the years but no one knows where I'm losing it from. I saw where other Ford Escapes are being recalled with the same problem but mine was not one of them. Can you please help me?

- Kistler, WV, USA

Car would have hesitation and stall while idle and check engine light would come on (P1450). Also had vibration from fuel tank and/or fuel cap. Ford dealer said has to due with evaporator purge valve. Said has seen this on 'lots of Escapes from 2013-2014'. this needs to be a recall. My car stalled while driving on the highway with no symptoms beforehand.

- Queenstown, MD, USA

When it gets cold my vehicles runs through coolant line water and then shuts down when it gets just low enough. Taken it to multiple mechanics and they can not find a leak. It only happens when it gets cold. Engine will shut down completely and stall in the middle of the road

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

My 2013 Ford Escape has a coolant leak which resulted in a water pump and hose replacement. This is the same issue that the 2013 1.6L Ford Escapes had when they were recalled. I have 66,000 miles on my vehicle and I have replaced the water pump and hose because of a coolant leak.

- St. Joseph, MN, USA

The vehicle is loosing coolant. Start runs and after a couple miles shuts off. Will start back up and drive. Ford recalled the 2013 Ford Escapes made up to August 31,2012. Mine was made in August 2012. Ticking coming from the engine. Smokes white smoke when first started.

- Friedens, PA, USA

Car cuts off unexpectantly and transmission lite comes on this has happened many times and transmission people say there is nothing wrong with transmission

- Covington, GA, USA

Car shut off in traffic when idling in right turn lane. Hazards turned on and coasted to side. Pressed power button again and car started. Pulled into parking lot. Check engine light was on. Car powered down again. Car started again and drove 10 miles without issue to destination. Check engine light stayed on.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

As I was driving on the highway at speeds around 45 mph, my vehicle just stalled and shut off in the middle of traffic.

- Osceola, AR, USA

Within the last week the vehicle has stalled out and died with zero warning. This is extremely dangerous as I was almost hit from behind.

- Olean, NY, USA

Car keeps losing coolant. Had leaks but were repaired been pressured tested but cant keep coolant car overheats had about 30,000 miles when I bought the car and have had this trouble every since car has 63000 miles now

- Yuma, AZ, USA

Engine stopped while driving and said "service engine soon" and was engulfed in flames in five minutes.

- Tinton Falls, NJ, USA

This has been an issue over the past three months. The latest was yesterday (24 September 2019). The issue occurs once the vehicle has been started, the engine/transmission seems to stutter and will shut down. Shutting the engine off, will re-start and it has the same issue. Sometimes, it occurs after I have driven 100 feet (or less) and I have to pull over, shut the car down, or it shuts down, and then restart. This might happen 2-3 times before the vehicle seems to drive okay. This condition seems to be getting worse. Sometimes, I have to turn the ac off prior to restarting the car.

- Greenville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check oil and check engine now warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle would not increase in speed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and was not able to start. The contact mentioned that the battery was replaced a year ago. The contact also mentioned that oil was found inside the vehicle when inspected. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Highlands Lakes, NJ, USA