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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This car has the exact same engine and coolant system as 2014 model and that model was recalled for coolant leak on engine that could cause engine overheating or engine fore, for some inexplicable reason 2013 was not included in the recall. My vehicle has this exact problem. This is absurd.

- Daniel Island, SC, USA

The car looses coolant inside the engine compartment. This vehicle was manufactured in July 2012, just outside the dates reported on your website for a potential fire risk from coolant leaks on these vehicles. Your website days "August 2012" is the start date for the problem with these engines. Should the date range be changed?

- Villa Rica, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on in order for it to resume normal operation; however, the vehicle stalled again when placed in reverse. The vehicle was taken to parks Ford & Lincoln of gainesville (3333 N main St, gainesville, fl 32609, (352) 372-4251) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle's gear shifter failed to change into any gear. The contact had to maneuver the gear shifter to ensure that the gears properly changed over. In addition, the engine coolant indicator kept randomly flashing and coolant leaked from the vehicle. The coolant had to be constantly checked due to being low or nearly empty. The vehicle was taken to king Ford (9555 kings auto mall rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, 513-683-0220), but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12V551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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- Roanoke, VA, USA

Around January 2018 the low coolant light was illuminated. The coolant level was low and coolant was added. I took the vehicle to tom's Ford, keyport for evaluation and no issue was found. In January 2019 the low coolant light came on. I checked the coolant level and it seemed fine. The next day about 5 minutes into driving the high engine temperature warming came on and the vehicle said to safely stop. I parked and checked the coolant and it was half empty. I waited a few minutes and restarted the car to drive to the closest service station. After 30 seconds the warning light came on again. I parked and walked to the service station to buy coolant and added it to the vehicle. The warning light went out and the vehicle drove ok. I took it to tom's Ford on January 4th for evaluation. I was told that there was an internal coolant leak in the engine and would need to either replace the engine or tear it down to find the problem. I took the vehicle home unrepaired due to the cost. I see the many other 2013 Escapes have had a similar issue. It was also recalled in December 2012 for a coolant leak issue.

- Union Beach, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant leaked periodically from the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. Every time the coolant was replaced, it would leak out. The contact also stated that the vehicle produced an abnormal burning odor and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic multiple times, but no failure code could be located. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact planned to take the vehicle to paducah Ford (3476 park ave, paducah, ky 42001, (270) 444-0011) for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Lacenter, KY, USA

Defect code P1299 says engine overheating but just started it and it is 6 degrees outside when it happened so hardly hot.... I pulled out of work parking lot and car entered 'limp' mode - I could not even back up to get back in the work parking lot. Let it 'cool down' for 15 minutes and then tried again to get it to the dealer just 1/4 mile from my work. Died again on the main road - pulled to the side and waited another 15 minutes (did I mention it was 6 degrees?) then started and flew to the dealer and it limped the last 100 feet again. The dealer did not have time to look at it the next day so I had it towed to another service station and they found the code. But engine is not overheated...no sign of leaking or anything but the code - we wiggled all the wires on the sensors and car started and is running with no issue.... yet. Going to get the sensor replaced now and hope it solved the problem.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

Car ecelerates on its on, transmisin jerks when U put it in gear after disengaging the hand break, rolling while in park with engine off, transmission jerks when charging from 1st to 2nd gear especially when pulling a hill. Brakes not holding properly; I almost rolled back into a car today. Check engine light randomly comes on & stays on. Omw TL the shop to have a diagnostic done it goes back off.

- Greensboro, NC, USA