We have had multiple instances of the Escape indicating low coolant and/or overheating/pull over safely (limp mode). Several times, we were in traffic on city streets when it suddenly went into limp mode and pulling over safely was scary. We have taken the vehicle to the Ford dealer multiple times and had the water pump replaced, the heater bypass hose replaced and the cooling system "burped". during the last visit, we were told the "coolant stand pipe" needed to be replaced for a fee of $1275. I understand that part was supposed to be replaced during Ford's 13S12 recall campaign. At this point, the Escape can't be trusted to go any distance without going into limp mode and posing a safety hazard to us and others near us.

- Kearney, MO, USA

I just purchase this vehicle about a month ago. Recently, the car would just stop out of no where. When engine light would go off and on. When I notice it on one time, I went to auto zone it said it was a coolant bypass which means my car is getting too hot however I known when I start up the car in the morning, it would get hot fast which is not normal. The car would be still and it would or im driving it would just shut off...

- Shreveport, LA, USA

Car stalled several times while going about 10-15 mph and this is about the tenth time this has happened in several days.

- Neptune, NJ, USA

My vehicle has had issues the last year. It started with a coolant leak that came out of no where which stalled my car because a warning came up stating it was too hot. I just added coolant and it seemed to be fine, a few months later the same thing happened again and my engine light came on, I took it to a mechanic and they replaced the spark plugs and coils. It seemed to be fine for a few months but I was constantly having coolant issues and having to add more. It became more frequent and I was going through one gallon of coolant a week. The car would stalled all the time with my kids in the car but as soon as I opened the reservoir to add more it fill almost completely back up. I took it to Ford and the quoted me $7,100 to fix the problem and said I needed a new engine due to a warped head gasket. He also told me that he would not take my money because this was a known issue and they knew what the problem was by my description before even running any tests, they also said it could likely happen again. I started doing my research and realized that this year make and model of my vehicle had multiple recalls for this very problem but looking up recalls with my VIN showed my car did not qualify with this specific recall. I believe Ford should be fixing this problem because it is creating a real safety hazard for the owners of these vehicles.

- Lehi, UT, USA

Coolant completely depleted twice within one month after purchase. Coolant is leaking into engine cylinder 3.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

The vehicle begins to struggle to run at idle sometimes when at a stop sign or when turning.

- Neptune, NJ, USA

Leaking coolant into engine cylinder block.

- Pinehurst, NC, USA

Loss of antifreeze, constant refilling. I have to refill it every week or less. Checked system and pipes, could not find issue. Hard smell of chemicals in vehicle while driving but even stronger while stationary.

- Bordentown, NJ, USA

Car always sputters after filling gas tank!! faulty evap valve

- Concord, CA, USA

Car stalling while driving after engine warms up no codes or check engine light have taken to three mechanics not one knows the problem

- Battle Ground, WA, USA

I have a Ford Escape sel 2013. I am having problems with the coolant leaking. I had an diagnostic test done and it came up saying "error code P1299, cylinder head temperature sensor detected engine overheating condition". I called Ford company and a Ford dealership to question about the sensor and was told there was no recall on my particular SUV. My friend and I took to the internet to see what was wrong with the SUV and under Ford and nthsa there has been recalls on this particular issue with the Ford Escape 2013 sel. We called Ford and the same dealership again and was told there is no recall for this issue on my Escape. I called nthsa and was asked for my VIN number and was told also there is no recall on this part. I don't understand how my vehicle is not part of this recall when other 2013 Escape sel's are. I would like to have this further investigated because my SUV is doing the same thing as the other Escape sel SUV.

- Forest Park, GA, USA

My Escape likes to stall going like 10 mph. The vehicle starts to hestistate and wont go anywhere. It stalls and like it shutting off with the oil light and the battery light comes on. I restart the vehicle and it does it again like it dont want to move. It stalls like three to four times and it would run like normal. It's very dangerous cause it stalled right in the middle of a intersection. If there was cars coming which I was lucky I wasn't I would had hit on both sides. This is not normal for a car to do this. No one knows what is wrong with my vehicle and this is a very safety issue. It is to a point where I am scare driving my Escape cause of this issue. The stalling and hesitation issue. I was in motion when this does this. You can having idle and it wont stall only when you put it in drive. The turbo is also losing power when this does this.

- Canton, MI, USA

I'm driving and my vehicle is stalling and having hesitation to get going again. It stalls three or four times before it wants to run correctly. I talked to the dealer and they said my car VIN. Number is not on the recall list and theres many cars like mine that are on the recall list. My car is actually moving when it stalls on me. There are times when I am in the middle of the street and it stalls on me where I can get hit or killed.

- Canton, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving, when stopped, and when pulling out in traffic. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the electronic throttle body or the engine wiring harness was the cause of the failure. Flammer Ford of spring hill (3335 commercial way, spring hill, fl 34606, (352) 686-8255) quoted a repair cost of approximately $800. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 89,700.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine indicator was illuminated. Also, after the contact filled up the fuel tank, it took four attempts for the vehicle to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the entire solenoid evaporation system needed to be replaced. The repairs were being completed with manufacturer approved parts. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

I purchased my vehicle in July of 2018 from murfreesboro Volkswagen. 2 months after I purchased once a month the low coolant light comes on and when I add a little coolant to it the light goes out. But once a month you have to add coolant to it.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

The vehicle will randomly stall out while driving about 10 miles an hour without warning. It's butters like it's out of fuel the engine shakes violently and then turns off. Once the car sits until the engine gets completely cool it will run normal. Sometimes it takes a thousand miles sometimes it takes 10. It stalls under different circumstances but will not stall if it's in park idling. As soon as you put it in drive it shifts into second and then stalls. Taking it to several places and it's never acted up when they took it for a test drive so no one can figure out what's wrong with it. It is a huge safety concern if I pull out onto a highway and the car stalls I could potentially being a fatal crash. Here is the youtube video of the exact same situation, in the comments it's suggest replacing a fuel rail pressure sensor. The sensor has been replaced. Still experiences the same issue. Https://youtu.be/cnhrg4peoru. I've been experiencing this issue on and off for the past 6 months. It's the only vehicle my wife and I own and we are afraid to take our child anywhere due to this issue.

- Ambridge, PA, USA

Car has check engine light on for coolant bypass valve needing replaced. I am going through coolant quicker than it should, and the engine light for overheating comes on about once a month. The part has been part of a recall for later models of my car, but not mine.

- North Versailles, PA, USA

My 2013 Ford Escape had an engine fire in Nov 2018. What happened matches a recall Ford had on a coolant leak causing an oil lead causing the fire. I contacted Ford asking for a refund for my repairs because it matched the recall. They are telling me no because my car was not listed in recall. I asked if it was possible that there were cars not listed on the recall, but had the problem and was told yes. Asked how I could have I case looked into again for possible payment and was told to contact the NHTSA, which is what I am doing.

- Holly Springs, MS, USA

While driving my vehicle on a near-zero temperature morning approximately 1/4 mile from leaving my garage, my vehicle went into "limp mode" and set two obd codes P2560/ P1299. Meaning with no warning my speed went from 40 mph to less than 3 mph. No other vehicle was behind me to cause an accident. There is a recall for my engine for 2014 Ford Escapes but none for a 2013. This is a known coolant sensor problem. On a major highway, this has caused many known accidents. There is no warning to get to a safe place.

- Frankfort, IL, USA