2013 Ford Escape: excessive oil consumption

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · WA · fire

Fire started in engine from oil leak in cylinder head on Saturday, 9/9/23 at approximately 1:15 pm. Car had been running for around 2 hours with no signs or indication of malfunction. Driver pulled car over after entering Mt. Rainier National Forest at a viewpoint. At this point driver noticed engine was smoking. NO lights or indicators on dashboard lit up notifying of overheating or malfunction. The temperature gauge did not indicate the engine was over heating. The safety of 4 passengers was at risk. Fire started with four passengers including the driver in the car. Vehicle was located in Mt. Rainier National Forest where passengers and driver had no cellphone service. This also occurred in a National Forest during the high risk season for forest fires/wildfires. Fire could have put lives of passengers at risk as well as those in nearby area, if car went ablaze in the forest. With no service, preventing the car fire from turning into a forest fire would be very difficult. This problem occurred AFTER TSB on this vehicle was completed for safety recall 17S09-S1 in April 2014 at Bellingham Ford. The crack in the cylinder caused by the recall was patched by Bellingham Ford by filling it with Copper silicone rather than removing the cylinder and replacing it. Repair shop (Mike's Shop - Buckley Washington) that inspected vehicle after incident on Sept. 9th 2023, found that copper silicone patch had split causing oil to leak into engine and catch fire. This inspection indicates that the initial repair done by Ford Manufacturer did not prevent leak from occurring and causing a fire to start in engine.

Filed Jul 16, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · GA · crash · 1 injury

December of 2022 - Took car to shop due to engine overheat light and oil smell inside vehicle as well as other "codes coming up. Vehicle was repaired. May 2023 had to take car back to shop due to cranking and it immediately saying engine overheating, low coolant, and various other codes as well as brakes not properly functioning. Repair shop said it was low on coolant and added fluid, stated no leaks and returned vehicle. But repair shop shows it pulled 15 codes, including loss of communication with ABS control module A as well as 3 other "lost communication with" codes and the engine overheating. The NEXT day we had the same issues and had to put it back in the shop. They flushed system and replaced motor because a bad head gasket caused oil to mix with the water (again). Got the vehicle back July 10th and the traction control and braking felt off as it had before in Dec 2022 but then was fine. Noticed on 7/11 that there appeared to be something in the fluid tank that shouldn't be there (like black chunks) and called the repair shop to see about scheduling another diagnostic. On 7/13 my son was driving from work and the engine suddenly stalled saying overheating when it wasn't showing overheating. Pulled over, started to crank it back up and it was fine. On 7/14 on his was to work, he pulled to the edge of the roadway to miss multiple deer in the road and was unable to steer the vehicle back onto the roadway. The traction control kicked in and he could not steer the car back onto the road, brakes did not work and ended up causing him to crash. I have driven the car a few times when traction control would kick in when it really shouldn't and it would not allow me to steer, accelerate, or really do anything until it shut back off.

Filed Feb 11, 2023 · Engine · NY

oil is pouring out of the bottom of the vehicle. i believe the cylinder heated up and cracked causing oil leak ,which is a serious fire hazard.

Filed Jul 6, 2022 · Engine · 104,075 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated he noticed a burning oil odor and smoke was coming from underneath the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that he noticed that the vehicle was experiencing the failure listed in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine). The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The failure mileage was 104,075.

Filed Sep 28, 2021 · Engine · IN

Engine has begun to leak oil and smells like burning oil while driving. Have taken to mechanic to find the source of the leak and was told that it is coming from the engine or cylinder head, not the drain plug or oil filter as suspected since it just had an oil change. Mechanic then looked up the vehicle model on- line and informed me that his problem shouldbe covered under several recalls for this make and model. However, calling the dealer to have it serviced was informed that this particular vehicle doesn't qualify for the recall even though it is the same year/model and problem as the other ones that are covered. Am afraid to drive vehicle for fear of engine fire.

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Fuel system · 112,885 miles · TX

After starting the car will start to stutter even when pressing the gas and will stall. Sometimes it will start and run fine for a few mins and then when depressing the brake to stop at a light or turn, it will die again after stuttering. It will stutter and die multiple times in the span of a few minutes this is extremely dangerous especially since my area doesn't have public transportation and a car is the only way around. It has been occurring for weeks now with no check engine light and a few days ago, the check engine light came on and when the car was about to die the low oil light would come on. A diagnostic was run and it showed a p0087 error but when the ford dealership tested it, the issue was a defective fuel rail sensor.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine coolant low and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that there was a possible reservoir leak. The contact smelled a burning oil odor coming from the engine and the vehicle stalled and shut off. The contact took the vehicle to montrose ford-lincoln (located at 2480 w state st, alliance, oh 44601, 330‑823‑1128) where it was determined that the coolant bypass valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where the water pump assembly was replaced, but the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and they could not determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer provided case numbers: 17515194 and 25220147. The contact was informed that she would be hearing from someone at ford; however, she had not received a call back. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Engine · 122,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact took the vehicle to dahl ford (821 3rd st, la crosse, wi 54601) for repairs on the turbo. After the vehicle was retrieved, the contact noticed an odor of burning oil inside the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the odor would eventually go away after a couple of oil changes. The contact also stated that the odor inside the cabin was getting worse and the torque converter bolts were loose. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: cas-25206696. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Engine · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the contact was entering the vehicle, he noticed that the oil consumption levels were low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. Sheehy ford of springfield (6727 loisdale rd, springfield, va 22150, (703) 651-1549) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause of the failure. The contact went to the hospital for medical attention because he felt sick. The hospital stated that the contact experienced antifreeze poisoning. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2018 · Engine · 129,096 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact took the vehicle to avis ford (29200 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (248) 355-7500) for routine service. The technician noticed oil leaking into the coolant system. The technician informed the contact that the gasket became loose and caused oil to leak into the coolant system. The gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the oil warning indicator illuminated before the vehicle was taken in for service. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: cas-14212661. The approximate failure mileage was 129,096.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Engine · 20,400 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard an unusual noise outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and noticed that the exhaust heat shield cover detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. The details of the repairs were unavailable. In addition, the timing peg bolt was missing from the engine and caused oil leakage. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 20,400. ...updated 05/11/15 *bf the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 05/14/15*jb...updated 06/09/15 *bf updated 06/16/15

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Engine · 9,205 miles · MN

Oil leak found at routine oil change. Oil leak was with turbocharger. Turbocharger was replaced. Engine shuts down due to low oil. This car is extremely dangerous to drive in high traffic areas due to unknown shutdowns. Car exhaust is a blue cloud. Car exhaust pipes drip oil. The car sticks of oil. The windows need constant cleaning for oil residue. Ford says oil consumption test passes. Ford refuses to test the engine oil level after 3000 miles and adding one quart of oil. Ford is making every effort to get this vehicle out of the warranty period by refusing to admit their failure to accurately perform an oil consumption test with documentation. Ford refuses to perform another oil consumption test. This car is a lemon. I4 engine is a gutless gas-guzzler.