10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 61
Injuries / Deaths:
14 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,047 miles

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problem #1097

Nov 202022

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
While driving the vehicle it started to overheat and before I could safely pull off the highway and stop it started smoking so I stopped it immediately and when I opened the hood the engine was on fire. Fire department was called a report was filed. I called ford after being informed by the fire department of a possible recall for this issue and ford denied any issues and hung up the phone on me on numerous calls.

- Lorain , OH, USA

problem #1096

Jan 222023

Escape

  • miles
I was on the interstate late, car stopped immediately. warning light said overheated. had vehicle towed. hose in back of motor had to be replaced. This has happened twice. this time water is streaming from lower motor mount was told this is coming from an internal water pump. That this is common for the 1.6 ford eco boost. The antifreeze could also cause a fire on a hot engine. Ford knows of this problem but will not do recalls. to fix this is very costly.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #1095

Dec 212022

Escape

  • 161,905 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes failed to engage. No warning lights were illuminated. As a result, the contact-??s brother swerved off the road but was able to engage the parking brake. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,905.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #1094

Dec 282022

Escape

  • miles
Around 6,000 2013 Ford Escapes were recalled for a coolant leaking / hose issue that could cause a fire in the engine. My car, according to your site, was not one of them. However, I have experience the coolant issue and tried to repair it on multiple occasions, but yesterday the issue caused my car to leak coolant all over the engine and shut down completely. I am confident this is the same issue the other cars were recalled for.

- Farmington, AR, USA

problem #1093

Dec 242022

Escape

  • miles
I took my car to Ford they said it was leaking oil into the turbo and I will need a total engine replacement no oil low indicator light came on my car started knocking and I shut it off right away at the dealership they said oil was leaking into the turbo and when they drain the oil there was metal in my oil plan total engine replacement will cost me $10,000

- Beaverton , OR, USA

problem #1092

Dec 232022

Escape

  • miles
Our 2013 Ford Escape was recently taken in to a Ford Dealership for recall 22s43 transmission shifter cable bushing. The service team performed a replacement of shifter cable bushing, installed a protective cap, and adjusted the shifter as per recall. A few weeks later the transmission fault signal came up on our dashboard and the car would not shift into gear and it had to be towed home. Could the replacement have been faulty or not installed correctly, considering there were no reports of transmission issues when the vehicle was taken in to the dealership.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

problem #1091

Dec 232022

Escape

  • miles
The fuel line caught fire while driving under normal load. There is no active recall on this model any longer, but had one years ago for same issue. This vehicle has 89k miles, serviced regularly, and fire

- Pahoa, HI, USA

problem #1090

Dec 082022

Escape

  • miles
My wife and I bought 1 new 2013 Ford Eco Boost 1.6 liter Ford Escape in 2013. In the last 2 weeks the engine/ cylinders went bad. upon further investigation, I found numerous online complaints and a Class action Lawsuit filed against Ford for coolant leaks that infiltrated the motor and destroyed #2 and #3 cylinders. The cost of repair is more than the value of the car. Ford has known about this problem according to the online articles and has failed to fix or recall the engines based upon this problem. My engine experienced the same problems posted online. Ford told me nothing about the engine except for the cylinder failure but not the possible causes. I had to walk away from the car, Both my wife and I are retired and on a fixed income. I think Ford should bear some responsibility for thier lack of concern over the quality of these engines! There were no prior warnings to this engine failure until the actual incident occurred!

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #1089

Nov 012022

Escape

  • miles
This vehicle is a 2013 Ford Escape with a 1.6 Turbo Engine. This vehicle has coolant leaking into cylinder number 4. Ford Motor Company has recalled other 2013 Ford Escapes and Fusions with this same engine for this same problem but refuse to recall my vehicle. The engine runs ruff and has quit on occasion. This is a dangerous situation if I am driving in traffic and could cause an accident.

- Lewiston, MI, USA

problem #1088

Oct 212016

Escape

  • miles
Engine coolant low message has continually been an issue with this car since it was purchased used at the end of 2013. It got so bad that at one time I would have to carry antifreeze with me. I have replaced the water pump, hoses, thermostat housing, and other parts at considerable expense. I noticed that NHTSA ID # 10218621 refers to 1.5L EcoBoost engines built before June 10, 2019 in 2017 thru 2019 Ford Escapes does not pertain to my car because I have a 1.6L EcoBoost engine, but what is described in that notice and the Ford Technical Service Bulletin 22-2322 is exactly what is happening to my car. I believe Ford has the same problem with this 1.6L EcoBoost engine. My problems began in 2016 and twice since the engine temp spiked to extremely hot without warning and the car had to be shut down while driving causing extreme safety issues.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1087

Dec 012022

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
Losing antifreeze but it's not leaking from underneath, I'm not sure where it's going my car smells like it's burning some where, and under my car on my muffler there is burnt looking marks on the muffler underneath I'm not sure why, I have my car since November 20th 2021, I bought it from Auto wholesale in Gladstone, I have appointment for the recall on the bushing Dec. 20 th, I called Ford in Sandy Oregon talk to the guy about my car is not acting right and I'm not sure on what to do, he said that I should not drive it very much, I said well do you guys provided a loaner car because I work everyday and have to drive up into the Mt. Hood everyday if I can't get to work then I will lose my job, he like sorry we have enterprise if you need to rent a car, I don't think it's really fair I have done everything wright for my car and it be there doing when they built my car, you think they would help there customer with proper care until they fix the wrong on my car that was there doing not mine, there are burnt marks on the muffler underneath

- Sandy , OR, USA

problem #1086

Jun 012021

Escape

  • miles
Had to have my transmission rebuilt for $3000

- Keota, IA, USA

problem #1085

Nov 252022

Escape

  • miles
UNKNOWN, There are not any warning lights on, my cars rpm jumps when I try to accelerate. As I push the gas it acts as if it does not want to drive and won-??t. I-??ve had to pull over with hazards and wait for someone to come assist.

- Lorain, OH, USA

problem #1084

Sep 262022

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
Coolant leaked from head gasket and into cylinder which caused internal engine failure. Corwin Ford has confirmed this and wants $12,302.67.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #1083

Nov 092022

Escape

  • miles
Eco boost-solenoid-transmission-engine

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #1082

Sep 012022

Escape 4-cyl

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an unknown speed and approaching a traffic light, the vehicle began decelerating independently. The contact stated the engine started overheating and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to park safely at a nearby parking lot. The contact added coolant and continued driving the vehicle to her destination. The contact stated that the coolant was leaking into cylinders #1 and #2. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

- Alliance, OH, USA

problem #1081

Jan 012019

Escape

  • miles
I am really uncertain due to the fact that when I was experiencing problems with this car, ford and other licensed mechanic shops were not able diagnose what was wrong with my car. I was denied service by ford on 2 occasions and by time the car was past a simple fix I was unable to use my extended warranty.

- Decatur, AL, USA

problem #1080

Oct 012021

Escape

  • miles
Cylinder 3 misfire - cylinder allowed engine coolant to get into engine which should not happen - engine failed in light of this defect - engine replacement required - many Ford Dealerships will confirm the 1.6 L Turbo eco boost engine in the 2013 model year Escape are plagued with issues - Full Engine replacement required on my 2013 Ford Escape that only had 73,000 miles - Ford will not reimbursement for the new engine installed - costs for new engine just under $6900 - rental expense accumulated as well while we were down a vehicle - Ford told me to log my complaint with the NHTSA - I am doing this now - Can the NHTSA help" What can I expect from the NHTSA" Engines that fail as this one can be very dangerous - main concern is obviously and engine fire - any help would be appreciated

- Country Club, MO, USA

problem #1079

Sep 142022

Escape

  • miles
More times than not, the car is stalling when started. It will stall or near stall when driving. No warning lights come on when this is happening. I have noticed that when the car started doing this, that the controls for the dashboard are now not working properly. For example; when you try to reset the trip milage, it will go through all settings on board and you are not able to reset anything. This has been on going since the odometer has hit 58,000 miles. The stalling of the engine is happening more and more frequently. I have had it to several repair shops, and no one can tell me why, even though they have witnessed it stalling.

- Niles, MI, USA

problem #1078

Sep 262022

Escape

  • 61,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to her residence where she parked the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

- Crockett, CA, USA

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