Tl* the contact's daughter, [xxx], owns a 2013 ford escape. When the vehicle was started, the maintenance (engine) warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to joe machens ford (1911 w worley st, columbia, mo 65203, (573) 445-4411) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: [xxx]. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v583000 (engine). The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.*pm consumer spoke to manager at joe machens who said that failure was related to safety recall 13s12 and that consumer should contact the selling dealership and manufacturer to request a refund. Consumer contacted lou fusz ford (chesterfield, mo), suntrop ford (sunset hills, mo) and the manufacturer. All of them denied liability and refused to assist. Consumer traded in vehicle, but is requesting a refund on the loss of funds. *dl parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2013 Ford Escape engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine overheating indicator illuminated and the coolant level was very low. The contact also reported a burning odor. The vehicle was pulled over, the engine was turned off, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The origin of the coolant leak was not located. The failure recurred and the independent mechanic could not locate the leak. The contact took the vehicle to boggus ford mcallen (1400 e expressway 83, mcallen, tx 78501, (956) 686-7411) where it was determined that there were no recalls. The dealer could not replicate the failure since the coolant level was normal at the time. The failure occurred again a few weeks later. The manufacturer acknowledged the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was unknown.
Vehicle occasionally stalls out at low idle, either when stationary or attempting to drive up hill in forward after backing out into street. This is not triggering an error code and several mechanics cannot diagnose the issue. After completing some research, it sounds like this is a common issue with 2013 ford escapes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the thermostat and gasket were leaking coolant. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 35,000. The VIN was invalid.
My 2013 ford escape keeps stalling while I am driving it. All the lights will come on, and then the vehicle rolls to a stop without be being able to press on the gas. There was a recall on this problem, but I guess mine is not covered, when it should be.
I drive to town park to go in a store come back to my car start it and go to drive as I pulling in traffic it dies it starts back up and does it again for 4 to 5 times before finally driving normal, on hot days as the car is driving it will read as if it is over heating and pull reduce power in witch as u finally get out of traffic and pull over the heat hand drops back down like it wasn't hot this repeats on ever small hill I go up and the inside temperature reading goes up and down while this is happening and it is leaking coolant on back side of engine as all the other ford escape that was recalled that caused the fire
I filed a complaint sometime last week about my car having coolant leaks and overheating due to this leak. Well I took my car to the shop and was out 400 dollars to fix this. The shop ended up having to order two of the same parts because they were all faulty. A week later my car is fixed. Worked for 2 days and the part that came directly from ford was faulty again. Car almost blew up on the highways because coolant was leaking everywhere. There was literally none in my car. When is this going to become important enough to fix? When the engine is completely ruined? I was driving down the highway today and all the lights on my dash came on saying engine temp dangerously high. Turn engine off immediately but by this point I was already smoking out the hood, it smelled like coolant inside my car, I pull over and get out and I see my tired are soaked, the whole sidewalk up under me was puddled, my engine was covered in coolant. I had to have it towed.
Engine cuts off/stalls while car is in operation. This usually happens right at the beginning after start up. I can drive a short distance at low speed and then car stalls. This has almost caused an accident because someone was behind me and my completely stopped. It happens multiple times a day, about every other start.
I received a coolant low alert in the summer of 2019. Went to dealer, they blamed it on vegas weather, topped off the coolant. Alert came up again 10/28/19. Returned to dealer, got topped off. & got appointment for service on 11/1 /19. I had googled coolant leaks in my car. Leaking on drive way, I was told my escape is not on recall, but the federal safety agency. Is reporting safety issues with my make & model. I alert comes on while driving & when I start in the am, alert stays on stationary & motion
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle would shut off after the engine warmed up. The contact was able to rev the engine and move the vehicle off the road. The contact parked the vehicle and allowed it to cool off before restarting the engine and resuming normal operation. Golf mill ford (9401 n milwaukee ave, niles, il 60714, (800) 821-7659) stated that there were no recalls and quoted $180 charge for diagnostic testing. An independent mechanic confirmed that the failure may be due to the electronic fuel pump. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure and informed the contact to call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact purchased the vehicle a month ago. While driving, the vehicle surged and then went into limp mode. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to gordie boucher ford of kenosha (8301 75th st, kenosha, wi 53142, (262) 697-0700) where it was diagnosed that the wastegate actuator failed and needed to be replaced. The technician also stated that the boost control solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000.
Vehicle stalls in gear and/or idle. Stalls in drive, reverse, sport mode. Vehicle died in driveway on street and in motion. New battery previously installed.
Excessive stalling issues. According to information given to the owner, this car was not part of a recall but many issues with this make and model were reported as having similar issues. Ongoing issue for several months
Car stalls unexpectedly while in motion, engine cuts power and is slow to start back up after
My water pump went out and researching this online I have read several other reports that this has been an issue with ford escape. There was also a recall in 2013 for the cooling system.
My car keeps stalling. It all started after one random drive of car sitting all night, all of a sudden my temperature gauge went skyrocketing and my car started smoking. And needed coolant which was fine just before all of that happen. After that it will just randomly stall, the oil pressure light will come on and then my battery light. My oil like on my dipstick is skyrocketing even after letting your car sit. Something needs to be done I drive to college everyday as well as taking my son to school everyday I cannot have a car where the engine catches on fire or I keep stalling out and then I'm 20 30 minutes late to class
Car overheated while driving four times between 2016-2018 (after each instance, it was towed to and serviced at a ford dealer). Car also experienced three instances of exhaust leaks between 2016-2018 (each instance was identified by a strong smell of gas and serviced at a ford dealer). In october 2019, the transmission failed while attempting to merge on the highway, requiring a tow to the ford dealer, who recommended a complete transmission replacement at 105,000 miles.
I bought my car this year and the handle never worked. It stays stuck in the open position and the passenger door flys open while driving every time. I have also had coolant problems since the day that I bought the car. These are all shown on a recall list for my model car but when I check with my VIN it says I have 0 recalls. I have always owned ford such as expeditions and explorers but I am not a fan of this escape and all it's problems. While driving, it will go hit and say low coolant and I have to refill coolant every week or so. It's cute off on my and the check engine light reads words and not codes. It says association of 'something'. This has been happening since I bought it april 2019 and I'm fed up. My kids can fall out of the car because of the door or I can have big problems with these coolant issues and motor issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine had a coolant leak, which resulted in the engine smoking without warning. The contact stated that the smoke occurred sporadically while driving various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the heater hose needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Car caught fire while being driven
Car will stall randomly no matter at what speed usually after driving over 15 miles then starts asking for coolant
Vehicle suddenly stalls while driving on country back roads and city streets (I have an automatic SUV). I am probably going 30 MPH in speed when stalling occurs. Stalling normally happens within 5-10 minutes after starting car. I lose the ability to accelerate and car stalls out. Has been happening more and more frequently each day (ex. 7 times today).
While in motion, the RPM are reduced, the car slows down, turns off and a "system check, service now" notice appears in dash board. There is a recall for same escape but 2.5, while this one is 1.3. Right now it is at ford dealer for another evaluation.
Losing coolant but no visible signs where it's going. The water pump was changed but did not resolve problem. I bought the vehicle in 2013 and when the weather began to get cold the service engine light came on. I added a small amount of coolant then. It has gotten worse over the years but no one knows where I'm losing it from. I saw where other ford escapes are being recalled with the same problem but mine was not one of them. Can you please help me?
Car would have hesitation and stall while idle and check engine light would come on (p1450). Also had vibration from fuel tank and/or fuel cap. Ford dealer said has to due with evaporator purge valve. Said has seen this on 'lots of escapes from 2013-2014'. This needs to be a recall. My car stalled while driving on the highway with no symptoms beforehand.
When it gets cold my vehicles runs through coolant line water and then shuts down when it gets just low enough. Taken it to multiple mechanics and they can not find a leak. It only happens when it gets cold. Engine will shut down completely and stall in the middle of the road
My 2013 ford escape has a coolant leak which resulted in a water pump and hose replacement. This is the same issue that the 2013 1.6l ford escapes had when they were recalled. I have 66,000 miles on my vehicle and I have replaced the water pump and hose because of a coolant leak.
The vehicle is loosing coolant. Start runs and after a couple miles shuts off. Will start back up and drive. Ford recalled the 2013 ford escapes made up to august 31,2012. Mine was made in august 2012. Ticking coming from the engine. Smokes white smoke when first started.
Car cuts off unexpectantly and transmission lite comes on this has happened many times and transmission people say there is nothing wrong with transmission
Car shut off in traffic when idling in right turn lane. Hazards turned on and coasted to side. Pressed power button again and car started. Pulled into parking lot. Check engine light was on. Car powered down again. Car started again and drove 10 miles without issue to destination. Check engine light stayed on.
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