The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mall of Georgia Ford (4525 nelson brogdon boulevard, buford, ga 30518, 678-804-7726) where it was diagnosed that the canister purge valve caused the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (engine). The failure mileage was 96,272.

- Fayettville, GA, USA

I have taken my vehicle in multiple times to a dealer and other mechanics to have parts replaced. The engine seems to have an issue despite having no leak of overheating despite having replaced nearly every part in the vehicle. This is the second version of this model I am on with the same issue for a Ford Escape. The engine has now overheated and required around 1-3K in repairs (for each individual time) for the 9th time in under a year.

- Irving, TX, USA

This vehichle has had multiple problems, sway bar replacements X3, I have to have it done again, lost power while driving, vehicle would literally stop in the middle of the road almost causing me to be hit a few times, Ford took care of that, now I have a gas leak in the line somewhere, engine light on, gas fumes so bad have to drive with my windows open, no leaking anywhere. This vehicle has a large amount of rust inside the doors and the camera does not work all the time. I have had a few Ford, via lease, I have never had a problem and was never afraid to drive my vehicle. This vehicle has had multiple problems. I almost feel like it was not checked properly. I now have to take this vehicle to the dealer again tomorrow, last time they told me the wrong thing was wrong, had I not gotten a second opinon I would have paid for the wrong repair, I then brought I back into them and felt like I had to demand the repair, after they looked at my vehicle that time they found the same thing wrong that I already knew. I did fill out my survey with Ford and they did cover the problems. There is nothing leaking anywhere under the vehicle so from my research I am assuming it is somewhere in the lines, hopefully I wont blow up. I am just unsure if it is just my truck or other Ford Escapes have this problem and nothing is being done about it. Thank you

- Buffalo, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and overheated. There was no fire or any warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the manifold gaskets failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Sunbury motor co (943 N 4th St, sunbury, pa 17801, (888) 690-0756) was contacted and stated that an unknown recall was updated in July of 2014. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

- Ashland, PA, USA

Steady engine light with occasional off/on - overheating - replaced water pump - engine light still on -- water pump blew, car was running. Car information systems said "pull over and stop !"

- Taunton, MA, USA

Continued leak of antifreeze now system has drained empty

- Thornton, CO, USA

I have a 2013 Ford Escape 1.6L ecoboost that stalls regularly while driving. Yesterday it stalled 5 times while my wife was driving. It also will not start after getting fuel. It takes several minutes of sitting and cranking the engine to start. Doesn't matter if you put in 1 gallon or 12 gallons it doesn't start right away. I entered the VIN# into the recall database and it only showed two recalls outstanding. Both were unrelated to mechanical issues. Very unsafe vehicle and will be difficult to trade in since it stalls all the time.

- Mosier, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while in traffic. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle would usually return to normal after a few attempts of turning the engine off and on. The vehicle was taken to mark martins Ford (1601 batesville blvd, batesville, ar 72501, (800) 566-4461) where it was diagnosed that the vent pipe needed to be repaired. Cavenaugh Ford (2000 E highland dr, jonesboro, ar 72401, (870) 972-8000) diagnosed that a fuel sensor, air conditioner sensor, and filter needed to be installed. The fuel sensor was replaced, but the other repairs had not been completed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified, provided a case number, and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 106,591.

- Williford, AR, USA

All 2013 Ford Escapes have bad transmissions and when it slips it causes the timing belt in the engine to fail causing the engine to fail.

- Lenhartsville, PA, USA

Vehicle in motion, highway and city speeds, engine is hesitating and stalling when accelerating. 2013 turbo Ford Escape

- Philippi, WV, USA

Refer to original NHTSA recall 13V583. Currently car has 93,00 miles and the #4 cylinder is now leaking coolant and oil. The car stutters and vibrates at start up. The issue has been diagnosed by independent mechanic. Repair cost $3,200. This recall was originally cleared by david mcdavid Ford, ft. Worth in 2014. I contacted Ford toll free and they don't feel liable since recall issue was cleared in 2014.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

Mid-day, 91 degrees. Car shuddered reversing out of the driveway. No previous problems. I waited and car idled well. I left the neighborhood and turned left into traffic on a five-lane road. I lost acceleration merging from the center turning lane. The vehicle revved, getting fuel, but there was no forward movement, no shuddering, nothing. I moved the vehicle into "sport" mode, in case I had bumped the selector, but it made no difference. Traffic honked and swerved around me. I was able to get into the right lane with my hazard lights on. My car shuddered off, completely and I lost power steering just as I completed the maneuver. I restarted my vehicle and the vehicle shuddered to a side-street, where I idled for five minutes and called for assistance. Assistance was going to take a long time and I suffer from a medical condition that makes me fragile in the heat. I tested the vehicle on the side streets and it performed. I was able to get the vehicle home slowly.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

When I start my car, about 1 out of 10 times it will start but give me an alert that it needs services and will jump and stutter while driving. Ford reported it was an issue with the oxygen intake and altitude and reported they fixed it but it is still doing it. This is only right after I start it. If I turn it off and restart will is fine. Now is has also started stalling while driving. Again if I turn it off and restart it it drives fine. I will be calling Ford back tomorrow to have it looked at.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle temperature was indicating that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact saw smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and saw flames coming from the engine. The entire front of the vehicle was engulfed in flames before the fire department could arrive. A police report was filed but the contact was unsure if a fire report was filed as well. There were no injuries sustained and the vehicle was totaled by the contact's insurance company. The contact called a dealer (jenkins & wynne Ford, Honda, & Lincoln 2655 trenton rd, clarksville, tn 37040 (931) 542-4886) and was made aware of the fire. The dealer advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that a written response would be received in the mail. Two weeks later, the manufacturer called the contact and requested the insurance company to file a report with them in regards to the recalls that were on the VIN. There were a total of 5 NHTSA recalls associated to the VIN at the time it caught fire. The one recall under the VIN that may be related to the vehicle catching fire was NHTSA campaign number 13V584000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 115,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

Stalls F4equently. Some times within 1 minute run time it drops to really low RPM. Then dies. Restart it will jerk and die again. Most of the time by 3rd start it stays running. Really scared it might get me killed.

- Troy, AL, USA

Every time I get gas, the vehicle stalls the first time I try to start it.

- Lansing, MI, USA

Just like 130,000+ other 2013 Ford Escapes with a 1.6L engine. I believe this one was prone to a fire issue. The engine caught on fire causing a total loss of the vehicle.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving at any speed, the engine shook and the "cylinder 1 misfire" indicator illuminated. The vehicle overheated and the engine shut off. The contact stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated and flashed occasionally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who found failure codes: P1299 and P0301, but stated that there was no failure with the engine. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Anderson, CA, USA

I was driving along the interstate on I-65 South and it was about 10 minutes after midnight. The monitor on my car read 'car overheating, pull over safely' so I pulled over and saw smoke coming from under the hood. I turn the car off and lift the hood and see flames. I immediately call 911 and the send a fire truck. Before the fire truck could get there the whole front of the car is engulfed in flames, burning or melting everything under the hood. After this I did some research and found out that there was an open recall for the cooling system that could directly lead to fires. Neither Ford nor the dealership informed me of that recall and the fact that it could've been life threatening. I've contacted them both and neither have tried to help me at all with this situation. Cars should not just randomly catch on fire and I believe there could possibly be violations of product liability. They both are leaving me in a position to have to pay for a car that no longer exists due to no fault of my own, which also makes it even more difficult to get another car. Please tell me there is something you can do.

- Nashville, TN, USA

My Escape all of a sudden completely stopped accelerating in the middle of driving took it to a Ford dealer they said there were no codes the 2013 Ford Escape 2.0 was recalled for the same reason!!! you need to recall the 1.6 Ford Escape ecoboost my car litterly did what the recall said was happening

- Tucson, AZ, USA