10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 61
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,529 miles

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problem #583

Mar 022019

Escape

  • 120,000 miles
Vehicle "serviced" for safety recall 13S12 on July 22nd 2017 at Ford dealership service center in tulsa, ok vehicle in service center for 7 days when the work order called for 2 days. Vehicle never gave any indication of low coolant engine temperature would be high upon starting the vehicle in the mornings. Vehicle would stall and die regularly. Vehicle stalled and lost power on highway 03/02/19 and ceased completely requiring a tow to Ford dealership. Awaiting diagnosis from service department. Experiencing localized overheating of the engine cylinderhead which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak. This is the exact reason for the recall and Ford has failed to repair the vehicle correctly. I have been driving an unsafe vehicle and using it to commute my family. Ford should take ownership and make this right for all owners experiencing these issues it is a danger to personal safety.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #582

Feb 282019

Escape

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking into the engine block and the check engine indicator was illuminated. Also, the coolant level was always low and contact had to be added to the vehicle weekly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer provided case number: 17326922. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Athens, TX, USA

problem #581

Jun 012016

Escape

  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from an engine valve. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be repaired. The contact was informed that only the manufacturer had a special tool to repair the vehicle. Ashland Ford Chrysler (28715 us-2, ashland, wi 54806, (715) 682-8400) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.

- Mercer, WI, USA

problem #580

Feb 012018

Escape

  • 60,000 miles
Engline light comes on due to coolant leak. Leak has been fixed and continues to overheat the engine. Most of the coolant container, valves and everything else has been fixed still it continues. Something is very wrong. The car is stationery, just after starting it says coolant is low and engine light is on. I have poured money into this car for coolant issues for the past year, and it is still happening.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

problem #579

Feb 042019

Escape

  • 86,000 miles
I have a 2013 Ford Escape and it stalls in the parking. I drive to the store and park do my shopping I start the car and begin to pull away and it dies or stalls. The car runs great and starts the way it is supposed to but stalls or dies and engine failure light comes on. It has happened several times but started in early Feb of this year

- Rockport, TX, USA

problem #578

Mar 012019

Escape

  • 115,000 miles
Car milage 11500 fuel pump making weird noise and then causing car to stall seems to happen at idle when coming to a slower stop. I was told it was the fuel pump 5 months ago when it happened the first time. Also was told from the dealer that there is some issues with the fuel module that causes the pump to fail. I am taking this in tomorrow to rectify. Must be the fuel module after all.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #577

Feb 252019

Escape

  • 117,600 miles
The engine has stalled twice in the last few weeks while I was driving on the road. The first time is stalled it was in the middle of an intersection (I was able to coast to shoulder) and it would not start up right away. My mechanic replaced an 02 sensor, but within a week it stalled again, this time as I drove on a city street. This time it restarted after I pulled over.

- Centreville, MD, USA

problem #576

Feb 252019

Escape

  • 130,000 miles
My 2013 Ford Escape constantly is losing antifreeze somewhere... I don't know if its leaking out and evaporating on the engine or what... but all of a sudden my engine temp light will come on and I will find that I am extremely low on antifreeze.... I talked with the dealership and they said is has no open recalls, but I do see that this exact year had an identical recall done

- Elk River, MN, USA

problem #575

Feb 122019

Escape

  • 73,000 miles
I have a 2013 Ford Escape with 73K miles. Last week as I pulled into my driveway, the low coolant light came on when coolant was added it drained out of the water pump onto the driveway. Apparently Ford is the only resource to fix this issue. They also had to replace the timing belt as it had been contaminated. This repair came to $1600. I have also seen many complaints on several on line forums where folks are having the same issue.

- Beverly Hills, FL, USA

problem #574

Feb 132019

Escape

  • 73,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the coolant level low warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact called jim falk motors of maui at 808-270-2600 (located at 260 hana hwy, kahului, hi 96732) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 73,500.

- Wailuku, HI, USA

problem #573

Feb 152019

Escape

  • 5 miles
Bought vehicle in September of 2018, which several instances of this problem. Vehicle is continuously going into a limp mode due to "false overheating". engine thinks it is overheating within 5 minutes of starting vehicle, and will stall while driving, causing a safety issue to other drivers on the road. With 20 degree weather, it is impossible for an engine to fully warm. Occurrences of this problem happened on the following dates: 12/31/18 - one time, a restart of the vehicle resolved 1/10/19 - one time, left vehicle at work at after driving 2/15/19 - 4 times in a row, and had to have vehicle towed to a shop 2/18/19 - soon after the shop had it and repaired a coolant leak. Limp mode occurred on the highway, which is not not extremely dangerous, but I genuinely feared for my life. While the shop was having trouble replicating the problem today, as was I, this is a legitimate safety concern. Overheating code was pulled by columbia car care in columbia, mo. Steve, the owner of the shop can attest to the issue I was having. Other Ford Escapes with the 1.6 motor have recalls for cooling issues, and it is interesting that mine does not have recalls per your web site. This should be looked at.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #572

Feb 022016

Escape

  • 60,000 miles
Constantly filling with antifreeze and cannot find a leak. Replaced water pump hoping to solve problem did not. Noticed many people have same problem on google search and found some cars did have recall for this reason. Not sure why mine was not

- Portsmouth, NH, USA

problem #571

Jan 172019

Escape

  • 51,000 miles
Electrical fire in engine compartment. Car was parked for 10 minutes started smoking and then caught fire. Totaled car. Had recently had check engine light come on and say warning high temp. Stop safely. Took to Ford they said it was a sensor on backorder. Told me the car was not really overheating

- Bayville, NJ, USA

problem #570

Jan 212019

Escape

  • 52,500 miles
While driving, my engine coolant low notice came on and then a beeping started and the warning came up the engine was overheating and to stop safely. I had the car checked, a heater hose and coolant replaced. 3 weeks later, again after a cold start (it was 25 out) I started the car and the engine coolant low warning came on and right after starting to drive, the warning noises came on and the car stopped. I had it checked by both Ford and another mechanic. The other mechanic was told by Ford it was a software update however, Ford says there is not update and they cannot find anything wrong with the vehicle.

- St. Clair Shores, MI, USA

problem #569

Feb 142019

Escape

  • 62,000 miles
My 2013 Ford Escape sel 1.6L with ecoboost is having the same coolant issues as many similar models have been having. However, my car's VIN number was not included in the official recall so I have to foot the bill despite it clearly being the exact instance in which the recall was issued. For a clarification of the issue. The coolant is rapidly depleting despite no visible leaks or smells of it burning off, indicating that it's leaking into the engine (fire hazard as its a potential to ignite) caused in part by faulty hosing equipment. When the coolant levels get too low, the check engine light comes on and an immediate alert that the engine is overheating... even though the temperature remains unchanged. The car then begins to stall until the coolant levels are returned to normal.

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #568

Feb 082019

Escape

  • 72,000 miles
The vehicle is stalling. In motion, typically just after applying gas or while slowing down to a stop. Firestone auto repair stated that the alternator was producing high voltage and causing issue with the battery. They repalced the alternator and battery, but the issue still remains.

- North Branford, CT, USA

problem #567

Feb 122019

Escape

  • 75,495 miles
The engine will stall while driving. It has been doing it after being off for 0-60 minutes. I won't be able to accelerate and then the car starts shaking and shuts down.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #566

Feb 122019

Escape

  • 55,000 miles
Has been leaking coolant intermittently for past couple of years. Dealer checked in past but no cause found. Has gotten worse past month. Today told by dealer service department that it is leaking coolant from the engine and the 1.6 ecoboost needs to be replace at a cost of $2500. Vehicle has about 55,000 miles with all preventive services performed. No excuse for this other than a manufacturing design defect in the engine. This has been documented on early versions of the Escape with some recalls done. This presents safety issue for engine catching on fire and should be addressed by NHTSA with extension of safety recalls to protect all ecoboost engines. Ford is responsible for this and should be held accountable.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #565

Feb 112019

Escape

  • 35,000 miles
Engine stalls while in motion. You can only roll to the side of the highway. Will restart after sitting awhile. Very dangerous.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #564

Feb 112019

Escape

  • miles
Recalls on Ford Escape. I am aware that a lot of the 2013 Ford Escapes have recalls on them. Mine was not included in the recall but I have a leak in my coolant hose that I am having to replace now. I have had a lots of trouble out of the vehicle. I had to replace the radiator a couple of years back and my car for the longest time would just stop in middle of the road after taking off.

- Clinton, KY, USA

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