The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine started to shake violently and was leaking coolant. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
2013 Ford Escape engine complaints
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The vehicle overheats. Happens every now and then. It once overheated, shutdown and had to be towed to the Ford dealer; who said there is nothing to do other than turning off the AC when going up a steep hill. And even that doesn't work.
The coolant low gauge failed, stating that the coolant was low and the car was overheating and needed to be pulled off to a safe side. With the odometer not reaching the H showing it was approaching hot too soon. Before an individual could fully pull off the road safely car started to shake, the light went red, the dash said car overheating pull off, and the car turned off. The individual was still somewhat in a lane and on the side of the freeway where cars could still possibly hit the car and roll off the side of a cliff. This problem has been confirmed by a dealer before. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer. The warning lights and messages did not give enough warning to get off the road to safety.
Coolant has been leaking from vehicle over the course of a month and a half. Fill reservoir only to have to refill within a week to two weeks with coolant.
The purge valve (whole system) has failed on my vehicle when it was on less than 5 years old. This can cause for the vehicle to pause which is dangerous. Because my purge valve (whole system) failed, not only did input my family at risk for danger, I now have to pay out of pocket to have this repair. I did not have the money to get it repair and now that I do I have to pay over $600. Ford has recognized that this is a systemic issue, however they somehow were able to focus their recall to specific manufacturers which did not cover all including my vehicle.
One of the radiator hoses, causing all of the coolant to drain in less than 1 second, followed by tremendous amounts of smoke coming from the engine. A warning light came on the dash, with a loud alarm. The car immediately overheated and had I not stopped driving the car in seconds, it would have overheated & destroyed the engine. This occurred in heavy traffic, on a highway while I was in a middle lane. This made it hard to get to the shoulder and other drivers were not letting me move over easily. Once of the shoulder, I was stuck for 4 hours with an engine that was smoking so badly, I thought it might catch on fire. Prior to the moment the part failed, there was no warning. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer repair and they replaced the hose. The dealer repair person said that these hoses fail with some regularity and I was just unlucky to have it happen under the circumstances (being on a highway, at speed, during high traffic time).
Vehicle will not start after fueling. Takes up to 20 minutes delay to start vehicle after filling tank with fuel. Not a single incident. Has happened every time I have fueled the vehicle over the course of several months. Mechanic stated it is an emissions problem with this model vehicle, but there is no recall issued.
Code P26B7 Engine Bypass Coolant is shown when diagnostic is performed. I have to add coolant on a regular basis (1-2 x’s a week) My VIN has not been included in SAFETY RECALL 13S12 or any other pertaining to engine/coolant issues. My year model, date manufactured which is 1/13, engine type (1.6L) should qualify for this type of recall. This has been an ongoing problem for 3 years plus. I always check my coolant levels before I leave to see if I need to add coolant and I keep extra coolant in my car to add whenever warning light “coolant low” warning appears (which I never know when that will happen). The first incident I did not have coolant in my car and it overheated and engine shut down. I had it towed to nearest auto parts store to purchase and add coolant. I have not had it fixed by the dealership because of cost of repairs to fix since it was not included for recall. I am the only owner of this car, I purchased it May 2013.
While driving vehicle, the temperature warning light came on as did the power steering light. Went into limp mode. Coolant was full. Had to have it towed. This is second time this happened. Let vehicle sit for a day and tried it again. With in 2 minutes of it cranking, it did the same thing. Now have it at a mechanics shop.
I just bought this vehicle less than 3 months ago, and now it’s stuttering when I start it. It also stalls while driving.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start with black smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed and diagnosed with needing a new engine. The vehicle has not been repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact’s daughter stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to overheat and stalled. The emergency shutdown message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
My engine will not hold coolant and apparently has coolant in the cylinders acording to Ford new motors are required for this and it’s a defect from the way the motor is designed
FORD has recalled certain 2013 Escape's for the Engine coolant bypass solenoid. My 2013 Escape has failed(check engine light code P26B7) but is not covered. The Ford dealer wanted to charge $550 to fix it. I declined as the part is $59 and labor at 2 hours is $120 in my area.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that within five minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine overheated with the warning message turn off the engine displayed. The contact indicated that the engine cooling system was replaced by an independent mechanic however, the failure recurred. The local dealer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Engine overheating. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The engine overheats while driving and the car stalls. This put me and my family in danger as the engine does not provide any power to the vehicle and essentially stalls and 'shuts down'. If the car overheats it could potentially catch on fire putting me in danger. Additionally, if I am traveling on a highway or a city street with no engine power, I risk a collision with other drivers. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - The car has been to the dealer for service on 8+ occasions for this issue. They have seen the vehicle overheat and have downloaded the codes from the vehicles computer that confirm the issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer's engineers. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - Yes, there was a warning each time the vehicle overheated. However, the warning happened simultaneously to the overheat issue. So, while it technically warned me - it was a moot point because i was already traveling at city street speeds. This is a recurring issue that began 5+ years ago and persists today. Ford has not been able to properly diagnose the root cause, or provide a fix to the issue. I am nervous to put my family in this vehicle. Uploading the initial service request below - can provide additional files if needed.
The car will stall out and say it’s overheating when it isn’t. This is very dangerous because it can cause a major accident. I have taken it to Ford dealership and another mechanic and each time they say there is nothing wrong with it but it’s been doing this since 2017 when I bought it.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency for assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The VIN was not included.
Engine light came on. Loss of coolant with no visible signs of leaking. Engine shut down after starting the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while his son was driving at slow speeds, the coolant gauge was show a low coolant level before the vehicle stalled. The driver added water to the coolant and drove to his destination. The contact stated the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact was informed the vehicle had been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) by the previous owner in 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the engine overheated and the vehicle shifted into limp mode. The contact stated that the hot temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to shaker's family ford lincoln (831 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795) where it was diagnosed with the coolant temperature sensor being unplugged from the coolant tank. The dealer reattached the sensor however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
While driving on the freeway I received a service alert saying "low coolant service now". Interestingly my car has always seemed to hate going slightly uphill and I immediately thought it must be related, but I just had my car serviced about a week prior. About 1/4 mile later my car through a red service alert that said engine overheat turn off for safety. I pulled over quickly and my engine was smoking. Steam was coming out of the engine compartment and a lot of antifreeze was dripping out of the bottom. From here I got a tow and need to have the vehicle serviced. Luckily I was a smart driver in thks case and the car did not ignite. While I was pulled over in less than 20 minutes my hazard lights no longer worked because I had no battery and had to jump it in order to roll up the windows when the tow truck finally arrived. I have read other complaints described just like this and believe my car should have a recall for this coolant system issue. I checked all available recalls and the federal safety agency has not issued a recall yet. In speaking with ford until the federal safety agency issues a recall then all ford owners who experience this issue are on the hook. Please issue the needed recall. I have read that there are 190+ complaints just like mine and these are just the car owners will to file a complaint with this serious matter.
While driving, indicators said low coolant. Checked the level and it was fine. Error keeps showing until suddenly my vehicle stopped while in motion and lost all motor power. Dash illuminated with 'engine overheating' and would not accelerate. Pulled over immediately, removed the key from ignition and checked under the hood. Coolant level was fine. Took to auto body shop, they said codes were showing for low coolant/overheating but they did a pressure test and found coolant leaking inside cylinder, which coincides with the huge engine recall and class action lawsuit. Ford will not assist me with this although they acknowledge it is a problem but 'my VIN isn't on the list'. Engine repeating to stall while driving and lose power going from 30mph down to 5 suddenly and without warning in middle of intersection. This is my only vehicle, I'm disabled and ford co won't help nor will any dealer.
My car has had many issues with coolant leaking, and very strong burning smells, especially when on a hill, idling, or after running for several minutes. Ford previously recalled certain 2013 and 2014 ford vehicles equipped with the 1.6l engine for a similar issue under recall campaigns 12v551 and 17v209, but even though my car has had this recall "fixed", the issues is not taken care of.
Unknown - engine coolant leaking. Took ownership of car 08/25/2020. October 2020 low coolant indicator came on. Added coolant to resevoir. April 10, 2021 low coolant indicator came on again. Added coolant to resevoir. April 26,2021 low coolant indicator came on again. Added coolant to resevoir. Coolant loss is becoming more frequent. Can't see where the leak is. Found article on recall of engine coolant leak on 2013 ford escape. How do I find out if recall applies to my car?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while depressing the acceleration pedal, the vehicle stalled. The check engine and battery warning lights illuminated after the vehicle shut-off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the map air pressure sensor was faulty. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to premier ford (5001 glenwood rd, brooklyn, ny 11234) to be diagnosed. The mechanic indicated that the update for the engines computer system and map air sensor were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Before having a engine replacement due to circumstances I had issues with the turbocharger overboosting after the engine replacement I still have the turbocharger overboosting. On top of the anti-lock brake system brake pedal miss message lost communication with TCM and lost communication with the ECM
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while slowing down to stop at the red light, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after a moment the vehicle regained normal function. The contact stated that the failure was experienced several times. The contact was not aware of any warning lights before, during, or after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to tracy ford (3500 auto plaza way, tracy, ca 95304, (855)227-1279) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the voltage of the battery was very low. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a diagnostic trouble code. An independent mechanic also performed a diagnostic but did not retrieve a trouble code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. *dt*dt the contact emailed the federal safety agency investigator 04/23/21, informing the federal safety agency that when he went to retrieve the vehicle from tracy ford on 4/22/21, tracy ford now had a diagnostic trouble code (regarding the transmission), and that they would repair the transmission under the vehicles existing third party extended warranty (purchased at the time of the purchase of the vehicle from tracy ford). Contact stated he would follow up with the federal safety agency to inform if said repairs actually fix the stalling problem. As of 05-06-2021, repairs are not yet completed, and vehicle is still at tracy ford undergoing a full transmission replacement.
Tl* the contact own s a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would leak coolant without warning specifically during the winter. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling) which he linked to the failure. The contact read that the coolant leak could potentially lead to an engine fire. The contact had not yet to taken the vehicle to be serviced or diagnosed for the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
When I drive my 2013 ford escape on interstate, uphill, or at fast speeds, it feels like it holds back. I don't know if this is due to the eco boost engine or what. But it does not run smooth and clean. There's a hold back and u can constantly feel it. It doesn't roll smooth.
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