The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving unknown speeds, a fuel odor entered the vehicle and the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line was ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

- Morgantown, NC, USA

After short drives and usually a 15 minute to 30 minute rest, the car starts up but after short drives the car begins to stall out like fuel is cut off and dies after driving a very short distance. Putting the car in neutral and giving it gas does not stabilize the car and it dies. Does do this all the time but it has happened 7 or 8 times over a 2 month period.. the mechanic finds nothing wrong and no service info from Ford

- Omaha, NE, USA

I took my vehicle in to take the emission test after it did not pass the first one. I spent over six hundred dollars O have the codes addressed and fixed supposedly. My vehicle failed the test again with one of the same codes as before and one new one relating to the fuel system. Codes ( ) ( ). I am very disappointed, frustrated and very, very concerned. Especially having continual issues with the fuel system, it is getting very expensive for me. I am a single, disabled, elderly female who cannot afford to keep taking my vehicle to the shop to be serviced every month when it is a 2013 and shouldn't have so many serious problems. I get my oil changed as scheduled as well as brakes checked and tires replaced as needed. I really am in need of a reliable vehicle because I am disabled and I was so sure that the Ford Escape was the one since I had driven an Expedition for 10 years with very little problems. My solution at this point would be to trade it in for something else, but I cannot afford to do that at this time. If I fail the emission test again I will not be able to drive nor do I have the expenses to continue getting it worked on. With my condition, this is going to cause me major problems. Unfortunately I do regret choosing a Ford. Nowhere to turn

- Chicago, IL, USA

Coolant light came on and after coolant was added the check engine light came on and what not go out. Also every time I added fuel my vehicle would not start. Each time I would add fuel it took several tries to start the engine. Every other day I would not be able to start the engine for hours. I took the car in to a Ford dealership for inspection I had several codes come up. A failed coolant bypass valve was replaced as well as a fuel pressure sensor. Codes (P 0087) (P 018 C) (P 26 B 7) (P 1450) the restraints module control replacement and did a coolant system flush. After extensive work and over almost $2,000 spent my vehicle engine light keeps coming on and I continue to have trouble starting my vehicle after adding fuel every single time. The fuel issue really worries me because whenever I get out of my vehicle I smell gas and don't think that is normal. I really hope I can get this resolved soon because I cannot go without driving but I am loosing sleep as well as being very nervous when I have to refuel. Please help me resolve this issue as soon as possible because I am starting to regret choosing a Ford!!!!!!

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. In addition, the front passenger door failed to remain locked. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V237000 (air bags), 14V239000 (structure), 14V597000 (air bags, seat belts), and 16V643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, MS, USA

Driving my 2013 Ford Escape sel with only 52000 miles on it home from shopping in reno, Nevada. I was in washoe valley, nv when I though the high winds were keeping my car from speeding up, when I could not accelerate I pulled to the slow lane and then onto the shoulder. I put the car in park and look at my dash to see if I was overheating or any other issues were apparent. My dash showed nothing wrong at all. No lights or warnings of any kind. The gages were all running normal. I put my car in park and within a second or two a large very black billow of smoke came up back part of the engine nearest to he drivers side window. Then second later larger fire flames came right behind it that went over the top of my car. My car went up in flames in just moments. I had to jump from the burning car to safely.

- Dayton, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled randomly several times while in motion. While making a turn, the failure progressed. The vehicle was tested for the dtc by an independent source. In addition, an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer excluded the vehicle from a manufacturer recall with no solution other than to have a dealer diagnose the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

- Alexander City, AL, USA

While driving my vechicle will stall go dead also when I start it it's like not getting gas when I'm driving down the road it just stalls in the middle of traffic for it to be a 2013 I've had lots of issues / recalls on what was a new vechicle.

- Louisville, MS, USA

Traveling at 45 mph stopped to make a right turn and the engine stalled for around the 6th time in the last month. The car is hard starting after this happens. The is a loud noise coming from the gas tank. Been checked out by independent mechanic and cant duplicate because no check engine light comes on. Talks to Ford service and they say nothing unless it throws a code. Very worried that this will cause a major accident in the future.

- Traphill, NC, USA

Vehicle stalls out when accelerating after starting and also when accelerating in highway driving. Recently in heavy traffic. Barely avoided accident. Have to shut off and restart. Local dealer is servicing fuel system at this time.the service rep stated that it could be a fuel sensor. Researched online and found same/similar problems with this make, model and year. Vehicle just serviced on 11/21/2016. Odometer 67,762..

- Conover, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning sensor illuminated. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 01/12/2017 consumer stated while driving they hear a loud noise or humming from the right side of the car around the gas tank traveling at speeds between 45 to 60 mph and when they come to a stop the car stalls and the oil and battery light comes on. Updated 7/10/18

- Traphill, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly hesitated and stalled several times without warning. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure, so the condition continued. The vehicle was later taken back to the dealer who indicated that the fuel canister and line assembly needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that they would investigate the failure. The contact was waiting for a solution from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

Engine fault service now light comes on frequently. Dealership replace map sensor. Worked for one week. Continues to happen which causes car to hesitate and stall. Garage says I have to drive it there when message comes on without shutting it off as the code clears upon shut down. Impossible to continue to drive a stalling car on the freeway to the garage. Now the computer screen above the steeing wheel went out. Less than 40,000 miles on the car. Fault message occurs when starting the car. Continues to happen.

- Grove City, OH, USA

Since January 18, my car has stalled many time while driving, has been to the dealership six times, not fixed, always unable to replicate. It has now been there for a week, trying to replicate the stalling. It has stalled while diving out of my driveway, on side streets, and twice on the highway. No engine lights go on, it just stalls. The radiator, the map sensor and now the battery have been replaced, still no fix. The water pump was replaced after a recall in 2014 after overheating and coolant leaks.

- Beverly Hills, MI, USA

My car is a 2013 Escape and since I took it to service and to fix one recall that was causing my car to overheat and shut off engine 1.- (recall no. 13S12) risk of localized overheating of the enginecylinder head that may lead to oil leak filters. And.some other recalls, like 2.- (recall no. 13Y03 fuel line jumper), 3.-(recall no. 14so4 reprogram restrains control), and 4.-(recal no.14S03 exterior door handle) since that day ive called many times to service manager ivan regarding this. My car has been malfuntioning overheating in the freeway, and in the streets, most of the times, even when it was right out of the service, I was going on a vacation with my family, where I even had D to pay to replace engine coolant bypass valve, $330.18 dlls because my car is over 30,000 miles but not yet 3 years.and at this time they performed another recall "???" yes... this was recall no 14S21 restraints control module replacement. And now when I got my car out of horne Ford nogales AZ. When I turn I hear a sound on the right side of my tires or brakes need a solution please help what can I do I need a solution this is not fair

- Nogales, AZ, USA

Purchased vehicle in August of 2014 with 28,000 miles on it. About 2-3 weeks ago the vehicle just stalked, lost all power then died on my wife with my 19 month old baby girl in the car. Vehicle starts right back up when this occurs. It happens a couple of times a week and is very dangerous. Sometimes it will die when you are trying to accelerate or merge into traffic. Took it to the same Ford dealer we purchased the vehicle from and they were able to replicate the problem. However, no codes are present in the vehicle even when it happens. The Ford service writer and technician said that it was the throttle body. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it however I was told no warranty or recall covered the replacement of the throttle body. I paid for the throttle body repair. Less than 48 hours later the vehicle dies again on my wife while pulling out of our neighborhood. Again with my child in the back seat.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

Car nearly stalls when accelerating from a stop or from a slower speed. Rpms rev up and when it finally goes, it surges forward. This is going to cause me to be rear ended! I've had the car into the dealer twice already for this problem, yet it continues. There are two times when it occurs. First is when accelerating from a stop and second is if you've had to slow down (when another car is turning off the road) and then you try to accelerate again. Usually happens in lower gears around 15-30 mph.

- Versailles, KY, USA

Fuel tank compressing, causing the vehicle to rough idle, surge or stall while driving with no warning. Has stalled on three different occasions. Unsafe to drive. Check engine light illuminates. Ford requires a $100 fee to check vehicle and stated customer would have to pay for repairs and then see if Ford will reimburse.

- Shermans Dale, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the engine temperature warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The dealer informed that the fuel pressure sensor and the engine wire harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,424....updated 04/19/16

- Houston, TX, USA

I purchased my '13 Escape SE at the end of Sept 2014. In December '14 it started leaking coolant and oil all over the driveway while it was parked. The weather strip was falling off the door. Then when it was raining, water poured in through the reading light as I was backing out of the driveway. I brought it to the dealer and it took 3 weeks for repairs and recalls to be done. It went back for other recalls twice. In November '15 I got an alert while driving that coolant was low (3 weeks post oil change and "the works") and it was dangerously low. I refilled it and brought it back to the dealer - they were unable to diagnose the issue so it went unrepaired. December '15, I turned my car on and received an alert "engine fault service now" while still in park. I had to move it a few blocks and drove it at a slow rate, the car jerked back & forth while I drove it the 2 blocks before I parked it again. Also brought it to the dealer and they stated the alert code was for a fuel line issue, but when they tested it there was no evidence of any issues.

- Boston, MA, USA