2013 Ford Escape: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Oct 11, 2024 · Acceleration · 33,437 miles · CA · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that immediately after driving into a parking space and stopping, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and drove forward over a median curb before crashing into another parked vehicle. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the home and later towed to the collision center for body repairs to be performed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 33,437.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · OR

Well I went to start my car after getting gas and it would not start after a few mins it started , but it was trying to lunge forward even though it was in park , after I finally got it going went home and the whole time I smelled gas in my car ? Then I pulled in my driveway and the check engine light was on , had my brother in law do a digital scan on my car and it had PO456 evaporated emissions leak, I don't understand why , I'm scared to drive it now because I don't want to have the cab fill up with gas smell in my car and it's bad for me and my kids

Filed Nov 28, 2022 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on separate occasions while his granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact stated that while he was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact then stated that he was able to turn off and restart the vehicle. The service transmission light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop where it was diagnosed that the fluid was darker than normal and needed to be flushed and refilled. The transmission fluid was flushed and refilled. The vehicle was then taken to another transmission shop where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that vehicles were not being taken in until parts were available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated and surged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 87,500 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission would not immediately shift into reverse after pushing the reverse selector button. The failure was also present when selecting the drive gear. In addition, when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not immediately respond; however, the rpms continued to increase and the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a higher rate of speed. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (doan ford, 66870 belmont morristown rd., belmont, oh) were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 87,500.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 5,904 miles · MI · crash

In order to park in the single bay of our three car side entry attached garage, you have to pull up to the post between the double and single bays, back up and pull forward. After pulling to about one foot from the garage support post and bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, I attempted to shift from drive to reverse. The escape suddenly accelerated into the post and our expedition parked in the right hand side of the double bay. It felt like I had been slammed into from behind. With the engine racing I was able to use the start/stop button to stop the engine. The post was driven over three feet into the garage and the expedition was hit with so much force that it jumped about an inch onto the cement curb in front of the garage. Hitting the expedition prevented the garage post (wood and brick) from totally collapsing. The escape has the 1.6l eco-boost engine and was purchased in oct. 2012. It has been driven only 5,904 miles. At 5,672 miles the dealership had the vehicle for three days for three recalls 13s12, 14s04 and 14s03.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · NM

2013 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to "engine fault- service now" warning appeared on the dash when starting vehicle. Consumer states vehicle stalled and lost all power. *smd the consumer stated the first engine fault light happened in october 2013. He turned the engine off and re-started it again, and the light didn't come back on. The second fault occurrence as he was leaving the house in mid-february. The vehicle moved very sluggishly and didn't appear to be getting any power. On march 15, 2014, the vehicle stalled and lost all power. The only message that displayed said to put the vehicle in park. Fortunately, the vehicle started again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnostic test didn't reveal any problems. The dealer kept the vehicle for 2 weeks, with no success in finding a problem. The next morning, the engine fault service no error message appeared on the dash. When his wife attempted to drive away, the vehicle accelerated sharply and took off down the road at a high rate of speed, leaving her with no control of the acceleration or speed of the vehicle. She applied the brakes, and the vehicle stopped. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and on the way there, it repeatedly sputtered and then it suddenly accelerated and lunged forward all the way to dealer. Even the engine fault code displayed on the dash, the mechanic was unable to get an error code on the computer. The mechanic test drove the vehicle with the consumer, and it was then the vehicle exhibited everything the consumer was referring to. When they returned, the mechanic, hooked the computer back to the vehicle, and an error showed a harness issue, which was related to a wire splicing into two wires, which somehow became tangled during assembly.

Filed Nov 26, 2013 · Acceleration · 7,092 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while slowly moving forward, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning as the brake pedal was being depressed. The contact crashed into a house. The front and knee air bags deployed. The contact suffered injuries to the left leg, knee and chest. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the failure, nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 7,092.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 69 MPH with the cruise control activated, the gears would not engage, causing the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact mentioned that once the gears had engaged, the vehicle would jerk in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 15,700. Updated 12/04/13*lj updated 12/9/2013

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 15,029 miles · TX

While sitting in a drive-thru with my foot on the brake, car lunged forward. It feels as though someone hits you from behind.

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Acceleration · 4,440 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. The contact crashed into a building. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where unknown repairs were performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 4,440.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Acceleration · 6,800 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without the pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken for repair but was not yet diagnosed.the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 6,800. The VIN was unavailable.