Was on highway accelerating to approx 60 MPH and the car suddenly lost power. Rpms redlined and then dropped back. Engine fault, service engine immediately was shown on display and car went into limp mode. I was barely able to make it safely off highway and to repair shop. Repair shop is not able to find a code and car is unsafe to drive myself and my children around in.
2013 Ford Escape engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle was consuming coolant very quickly. The contact stated that the coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rodman ford sales inc (45 washington st, foxborough, ma 02035) where it was diagnosed with the head gasket needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 99,737.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled without warning. After the vehicle stalled, the contact pushed the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to perkins chevrolet buick gmc (22 east frist st la-junta co 81050, (719) 384-4401 where it was diagnosed with a depleted battery and a faulty starter. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Driving back home late at night on a busy freeway a mom and 2 kids by them self my car "overheat pull over safely warning came on" so I started to get over light then the went off weird so I turned the heater on it was working I still proceeded to pull off then cold air started blowing I got off pulled into gas station car died. Let it cool down popped hood no coolant after it was cool I added coolant it just poured out on to ground. Checked around checked for loose or missing hoses it looked fine, I saw behind engine you could see were oil had b leaked cause there was oil back there and coolant on top of the oil. Now car won't start had to get it towed. I believe it's a blown head gasket I always check my fluids and I know it should of been fine I checked it 3 days before that night. Now I have no car no warranties just bought it 5 months ago
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shut-off as the engine service fault warning message appeared on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to palm coast ford (1150 palm coast pkwy sw, palm coast, fl 32137) where they were unable to replicate or determine the cause of the failure. The contact was then informed that the failure could possibly be related to the computer system and the contact had the computer system replaced. A month later, the contact stated that while her daughter was driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shut-off with several warning lights on the instrument panel. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the same dealer where it remained. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The car suddenly stalls while driving. Has happened about once a week for the past 2 months. No engine codes have appeared and none were detected when I took car to auto repair shop shortly after an event. Has happened shortly after initially starting vehicle.
My 2013 ford escape just hit 100,000 miles. The car started stalling out when excelerating. I took it to the local ford dealership, they could not find any codes when analyzing it. They replaced points & plugs. Dealership indicated they have never heard of the engine stalling; thank goodness it happened to the service when he test drove it. I came home and researched stalling 2013 escapes, was surprised to see all the problems; not sure what sites ford uses for research. When I went to pick the vehicle up after paying my $400 bill, I never made it out of the parking lot, it stalled out again. So the escape is still sitting st the dealership.
My vehicle stalls/ loss of power while driving on the highway and residential roads, , stalls / loss of power while at low RPM or coming to a standstill , I have almost been hit by other cars several times because of this problem, I took my vehicle to napa ford and they said they could not repeat the issue, napa ford told me it was probably an issue with my battery so we replaced the battery with a new one, this has not fixed the problem with stalling/ loss of power!
When driving the vehicle the vehicle will just shut off. Driving down the street at 55 the vehicle just shuts off almost causing a real bad accident. I have had this car for roughly a year and a couple months and the vehicle has stalled at least a minimum of 50 times. I have taken the car into a shop to get diagnosed and no-one can figure out the issue. My 17 year drives this vehicle and if this is unsafe to drive. I seen the numerous complaints about this same issue on my ford escape 2013. This vehicle has never stalled just sitting still always stalled while moving forward between the speeds of 20-65
Engine is losing coolant, but no leak is visible. Engine is also losing oil but no oil is visible. This vehicle was built in 6/12 which should mean it's in the recall for this exact problem but it's not for some reason
Vehicle is talling intermitten while stopped or idling. Problem is becoming more and more commen.vehicle starts back but will continue to stall when stopping or idling. The issues are the same as previous recalled vehicles with wiring harness issues. Please figure something out so this doesn't become more of a safety issues. No check engine lights come on and no mechanic can find an issue. This problem needs to be fixed asap ford!
Car is stalling none stop
I pulled in the drive way. Put the SUV in park but my car was still rolling. I noticed my dash said I was in neutral. I turned the car off then back on but my gear shifter was locked. I then started looking up with the problem may be. I was about to release my gear shifter but using the unlock white lever under the compartment. Still nothing changed my car was still in natural. Had emergency break activated to keep the car in place in my drive. Kept searching an found out the problem would be the transmission cable bushing. It was almost midnight so I left my car overnight with e break on till day light. This morning went out to investigate an sure enough it was detached. The bushing was gone. I manually but my car in park. Called all auto stores an the informed me there was a recall on this very issue with my year make an model. They also do not sell that part. I had my girlfriend drive my car to the nearest ford company in greeneville tn to park my car till tomorrow, monday march 22, 2021. I had to manually put the car in reverse. Then in drive to get it there. Please advise. I put in my VIN an didn't see my car on this recall list.
When idling the engine will stall. It will start right back up but sometimes will stall again when attempting to accelerate. Often there isok no power when attempting to accelerate.. I have had to put coolant in at least twice in 2 months. The vehicle overheats and forces me to pull over. None of the gages indicate overheat.
I have a 2013 ford escape se, 1.6 l and recently it will act like it is not in gear when driving, the engine will not reve up, nothing happens when pressing gas pedal. On occasion she said the battery light and oil light would come on when it does this. She turns off ignition, restart and is fine till next time. Becoming more frequent. Happens at all speeds.
2013 ford escape, coolant leak from the time I purchased in 2015, returned to dealership to resolve issue 3 times and issue was not resolved. Last time there they informed me a radiator needed to be replaced which I was unable to afford.I have been filling w/antifreeeze unitlnow to bring to a mechcanic. No leak in radiator he feels the engine burning the coolant and a head gasket needed. I see there is a recall do to coolant leakcausing a fire. I need to know whats my next step to resolve this issue to avoid a dangerous encounter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact was driving at an unknown speed, when the overheat and emergency pullover warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he poured water into the radiator reservoir and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The mechanic informed the contact of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact informed capital ford of lillington (945 n main st, lillington, nc 27546) of the failure and recall but was informed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that recalls were VIN specific. The manufacturer offered no additional assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Loss of coolant approximately every 45 days. No visible signs of leaking and a pressure test did not show any non visible leaks. Yet I have to refill after a low coolant error as stated. A google search found quite a few owners with the same problem on the 2013 model.
I have only had this vehicle 2 days and it stalls on me. Slowing down coming to red light car stalls. Happened 3 times in 2 days. No lights on the dashboard or anything. I am deathly afraid to drive it now totally unsafe!
There is a slow antifreeze leak. Every two days, antifreeze has to be added but the leak is not visible. Also, upon starting the car, shifting into drive and attempting to accelerate; the car will get bogged down right before 20 miles per hour and then stop unexpectedly. It does not completely use power but it does stall. There has been no explanation found for this and it is a daily occurrence.
I bought my vehicle in june of 19 with 91 thousand miles. In 3mos. My engingine began to vibrate. My hood was vibrating and trans was shifting hard and jumping in and out. Took it to ford in mesquite tx. I paid 800 + dollars for motor mount. Two days later vibrations return. Took it back. They said that's normal. Didnt do diagnostics. 2mos ago it started rattling from the rear. Vibrations worst. Ford said its transmission mount now. This car has over 10 recalls performed. I cant afford to fix. I took for another license shop. Mechanic said he wouldn't touch it he said the exhaust and mounts go out frequently on these cars. It would kill in on his one warranty. Said mounts can go out again within 3months. I'm stuck with this money taking lemon. 2013 with 101 thousand miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled but was restarted. The engine failure service now warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v8130000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,460.
Slow coolant leak that is not visible anywhere. Report shows recall for this issue & vehicle was serviced; however, problem still exists.
Since the day we brought it home from the dealership it will randomly die or stall out when you put it in gear. Today it actually died while still in park. Once it gets going down the road it's fine but sometimes it dies within the first minute. Yesterday it died 7 different times. It is not showing any warning lights or error codes.
I own a 2013 ford escape se with the 1.6 engine. Driving the vehicle over the last 2 or 3 months the engine coolant seems to be disappearing rather fast. We can take it to the mechanic and he can top off all the fluids, about a week later the add coolant light comes back on and says to stop car immediately due to engine overheat. We get it pulled over and the coolant is just under the min. Line. The car barely has 120,000 miles on it and we are the first and only owners. Ford told us they will not fix it until the recall is issued by the national highway transportation safety administration. This is a $3,000 + job that is not just an easy fix. This car is a fire hazard due to the freeze plugs in the engine now breaking loose and coolant leaking into the cylinders. So when this does fully fail and either catch fire or stall in traffic and kills my wife who do I sue? I have anther question that I am hoping to get answered also. If another person is having the same problem why is their car getting fixed but my VIN is getting skipped in all the recalls. My mechanic is able to see the freeze plug recall on other 2013 models of my car my but my certain VIN number is not able to be taken to the dealership and be fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The engine oil and engine coolant warning lights were illuminated. An audible chime and the message "caution immediate alert chance of fire" was displayed. The contact parked the vehicle and the next day an independent mechanic filled the engine coolant reservoir and drove the vehicle to the shop to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine coolant was over temperature and that the power reduced to temperature as the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact informed the dealer steven's jersey city ford (740 nj-440, jersey city, nj 07305) of the failure but was informed that the vehicle had exceeded the warranty coverage. The contact contacted the manufacturer, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 48,000.*dt consumer stated recall was done in 2014 but happened again.*jb consumer stated there is no record of recall being done.*jb
There is an ongoing leak in the coolant system. Being reported on the last date of coolant addition. This is an issue that is part of a recall on this make, model and year of the vehicle, but the federal safety agency system indicates that my vehicle either is not a part of the recall or has been fixed. As stated in the recall, this is a safety issue.
Engine stall twice while driving with no warning, starts right back up, seems same symptoms as other recalls for same year escapes
It seems my ford is experiencing symptoms similar to safety recall 14s17, but ford has not told me my car is affected my this recall. It's been 2 weeks and my car is still not fixed my the local mechanic.
Over heating ,leaking antifreeze .
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