Vehicle computer reports that vehicle is overheating and places the car into 'limp' mode. Occurs while driving or as soon as it is place in drive after vehicle it has been siting overnight (in 60 degree conditions, did not happen at all during the summer). First occurrence was Dec 2017 when the vehicle was being driven on a highway (55 mph) lost power and 'limped' to a parking lot. Needed to be towed to repair shop. Local Napa repair shop did a full review and found nothing wrong. Did not occur at all over the summer, latest was 10/5/18. Vehicle was sitting over night (60 degrees), vehicle started, reversed from driveway and once in drive it entered 'limp' mode stating that it was overheating.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

Engine will shut off in the middle of driving. If I try to turn it on it'll happen 3-4 times until it works fine again. I'm scared to drive it more than 5 minutes. It's been happening for weeks & I've taken it to several mechanics that cannot find the issue.

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

My 2013 Ford Escape has a cracked engine block, which caused the engine to overheat and shut down while in motion on the highway. I had noticed that it needed frequent refills of the engine coolant recently -- three times in one month (two of them in service shops). This pattern is similar to a 2012 recall that my VIN isn't part of, so this makes me highly suspicious. The consumer referenced NHTSA action number PE18007. The consumer stated the engine was replaced. The vehicle began exhibiting signs of failure again. The coolant needed to be replaced more frequesntly that it should be.

- Newmarket, NH, USA

Engine power and vehicle speed decreased without warning while driving down the road creating an extremely unsafe situation for me and my child. We were driving (not turning) approximately 30 mph through town when there was a sudden loss of power and the service engine light came on. Tried to restart the engine and while the car would run, it would not gain speed.

- Stacy, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant leaked all over the engine and the low coolant indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to place motor, Inc (800-649-5785, located at 19 thompson rd, webster, MA 01570) where it was determined that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Dudley, MA, USA

We have had this SUV for about 2 years now, change oil every 3000 mile and done had the gears in transmission go out and now not even 6 months later warnings for engine overheating turn off safely but I'm not driving it. It has been sitting for hours. I read online that this make and model had recalls about this warning and for catching fire.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

When I come to a stop then press on the gas pedal to go the engine will rev up to about 4000 RPM's but I don't go any faster. The car will then stall for a bit. When pressing on the gas pedal to try and go it will hesitate and then finally kick in and I can continue on. This has happened driving around in the city as well as on the highway. It seems to only do this when I am going slower speeds and when I have to stop and go.

- Macon, MO, USA

I purchased a 2013 Ford Escape in 2015 with a trade-in of my 2006 Dodge stratus. Approximately, a year in I had to purchase a battery for the vehicle that only had 38, 000 miles. In 2017 I had to put more money into the vehicle for things outside of basic ware and tear. In June I had to pay $500 on canster purge valve that should have been a recall by Ford Motor Company. Also, my window cable broke two days after I paid $500 to get the engine fixed. Currently my window remains taped up with use and it cost is $206 plus labor. As of September 24, 2018 my antifreeze was leaking and I took it to the dealership to have it fixed and I paid $542 including labor. Approximately 6 days later (September 30) my car broke down on route 51 and lebanon church rd by shutting of in the middle of the road with smoke coming from the engine. I was on my way to church with my mother who is an army veteran with dementia. The vehicle had thick smoke from the engine which continue to 45 minutes. While being stranded I had to get my car towed to my home because the tow truck driver didn't know where monroeville was located and his truck had issues shutting off too. The vehicle is not safe with major engine issues that are "all" not being fixed by the dealer or company. As of August 2018 the vehicle is on recall for replacing the shifter cable bushing on the transmission due to "roll away" concerns. These vehicles need to be pulled off the road and refunds need to be issued.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Coolant light and hot engine light came on. Car was completely empty of coolant. Filled it up and within 4 miles, totally empty. Had independent mechanic look at it. Told the water pump shaft literally cracked. No issues prior to this. Reported to Ford said there is nothing wrong and that my VIN was not included in any recall. This is bogus. Car is 5 years old with 55,000 miles. Never had issue with coolant until 2 days ago. No warning whats so ever and went from full coolant to empty within a 3 mile radius. Am I supposed to carry around cooolant with me. Driving 35 miles per hour, lights came on, immediately pulled over. Added coolant car ran normal, then lost all coolant again. Plus in addition, no one can work on this as "special tools are required" how convenient for Ford. More business for them and their service departments

- White Bear Lake, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving 25 mph, the check engine and battery indicators illuminated and a strong fuel odor was detected in the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated and hesitated to accelerate. An independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and stated that the cylinder misfired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V583000 (engine). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,667.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

While driving engine light comes on with warning to pull over engine overheating. Coolant is full.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Hose clamp rubbed hole in ac line was repaired at dealership and is doing it again. Car is leaking coolant after being tested at dealership car keeps leaking coolant have to keep putting coolant in car every other day no leak is being seem recalls have been done for this issue but my car was not included. I was driving the car then the car started to shake and said low coolant then the car just died in the middle or the road 4 days after getting car tested and coolant added to the car. One of the hose clams rubbed a hole in this ac line than I started having coolant problems replaced ac line at dealership for it to be rubbing hole in line again. Car is currently at dealership again.

- Villa Ridge, MO, USA

Car started and I backed out of my driveway where it then stopped. I coasted to the side of the road and started the car back up, and it started normally. I drove to get my oil changed where they also filled up all my fluids. The next day my car shuddered when it started but still was able to run. 2 days later my car would not start and the low level coolant indicator came on. 30 mins later my car was able to start but my coolant level is low.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

The car overheats without warning. The hot engine warning goes on and the car loses power making it unable to move. It has happened once when I was stopped at a light and another time when I tried to start it after shopping. I believe I was driving the first time it happened.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

The engine stalls out in the middle of the highway. It has done this off and on for 2 out of the 3 years ive had it. Also, mysteriously runs low on coolant and ive been getting warning signals telling me engine temperature is dangerously high, even if I just start the car!

- San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA

Vehicle coolant warning indicates coolant low. Water pump replaced in 2016 related to this issue. Issue persisted in late 2017/early 2018 where warning frequently indicates coolant low, sometimes accompanied by check engine light. Car serviced and no leaks or issues with engine were identified. September 2018 coolant warning came on and coolant was replaced. While driving, three miles down the road, coolant warning signaled and engine overheating warning signaled immediately thereafter. Car began to shut down as the car was pulled off of the road. Cary crossroads Ford service identified internal leak with coolant leaking into the cylinder head of the engine possibly due to a cracked head or block. Issue requires a full engine replacement.

- Cary, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, it stalled without warning on more than one occasion. After the failures, the contact turned the vehicle off and it was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to several independent mechanics. Coggin deland Ford-Lincoln (2655 North volusia avenue, orange city, Florida 32763, (386) 490-4325) was made aware of the failures and replaced the low pressure fuel pump sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case numbers: Cas-AS15834530 and cas-1576. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

- Washington, DC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving 45 mph, the temperature gauge increased to high and a warning indicator illuminated regarding the engine being too hot. The contact had to remove the coolant cap in order for the gauge to return to normal and the warning indicator to clear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the head gasket was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and could not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 104,918.

- Boise, ID, USA

Engine shuts off while driving. It only happens when you first start the car and begin to accelerate, which is particularly problematic because you are usually pulling into traffic in those moments. I have been crossing busy roads many times when the engine completely stalls out. It is hard to duplicate the problem at the dealership because it doesn't always happen, and it doesn't turn on a check engine light. The Ford dealership has been unable to diagnose this problem for months, leaving me driving a death trap. It finally happened enough times in a row yesterday that it turned on a check engine light, Ford is able to replace the part now. I was standing next to someone at Ford who had the exact same problem, and many other drivers have experienced this as well.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

Display will read engine fault service now and then the car will seem like it restarts, it will next read transmission not in park, this will happen while I'm driving 75 mph down the freeway. I took the car into the Ford dealership and they replaced the wiring harness that was recalled, but it didn't fix the issue.

- Kingman, AZ, USA