Vehicle was just started after sitting all night and it had a very rough idle with white smoke and the smell of coolant. It sounded like it was going to die out and stall. It has been draining coolant like it's its addiction. The codes for the cylinder 3 misfire and the temperature sensor/overheating condition are detected and permanent. While driving it has overheated 3 times within the past month. Spark plugs and coils packs are brand new. Spark plug #3 cross threaded from factory, it took 4 days to change it.
2013 Ford Escape engine complaints
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I've owned my vehicle for 1 1/2 years and 5 times now it has lost engine coolant. There is a recall on this issue and my vehicle meets all criteria to be included in the recall but the dealer said that the VIN number is not included. The dealer has changed the water pump, pressure tested, replaced the battery and replaced the heater hose. At this point, it is still losing fluid and the dealer states that if I want the work done that the recall recommends, I will have to pay for it myself. I purchased the vehicle 3/2/17 and this started 5/16/17,.
My vehicle was going 45 MPH in motion down the highway and the check engine light came on. About 4 miles down the road my car flashed the "engine overheating" signed and within 5 seconds the car came to a stop and stall in limp mode. This is not safe especially since I was on a highway, and where I live there are highways every where that take me where I need to be. Took to ford dealer a mile or so down the road, and they tested it for everything and they sent me on my way with no work done, just conducted a road test after resetting the codes and light did not come back on. About 15 miles later, the car did the exact same thing again on the same highway, going 45, check engine light came on and the car went into limp mode again. Took to the ford dealer next day and told me that the standpipe is malfunctioning causing the overheating in the engine cooling system. But, fixing this piece does not fix the problem. My car was fixed for this same issue in 2014, by the 13s12. And yet, this issue is happening again. I do have the 2013 ford escape with the 1.6l engine that has frequently dealt with this problem. Driving this car is very unsafe due to the car abruptly stopping if this problem happens, the car stalls and can easily overheat. As the dealer has only suggested installing a new coolant level sensor (standpipe) with new hardware and software, we see that this problem has not worked in previous 2013 ford escapes. Having this car on the road is a safety hazzards. With over 3 pages of my ford escape alone with factory recalls, this car should not be allowed on the road. I hope this gets fixed, or at least a recall for this car or an investigation is put in action. This car is not safe in any terms or conditions and I do not want this causing any potential fatalities.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 50 MPH, the engine stalled and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to ray varner ford (2026 n charles g seivers blvd, clinton, tn 37716, (865) 457-0704), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 90,600.
The engine is stalling when switching gears, and is causing a safety issue while driving. It has previously been in the repair shop and still is unable to switch gears without causing the car to stall, as if there is an issue with the transmission but the tests are not supporting that it is being caused by normal wear and tear. The car only has 48k miles.
Occasionally when leaving parking lots, my 2013 ford escape engine will cut out and stall causing you to have to turn off and restart the vehicle. Usually the vehicle will start right back up and operate completely fine after that, but occasionally it takes a little longer to start up. Once the vehicle is on the road or highway, it seems to be ok. This issue has only happened in parking lots or when pulling out of a stationery space and it does not happen every single time making the issue hard to recreate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact noticed steam under the hood. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and allowed it to cool off. Afterwards, the steam was no longer present. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the coolant was dripping onto the exhaust, which caused the steam. As a result, the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,992.
The coolant system leaked on the turbo causing the engine to overheat and I had to pay 1400 in repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim burke ford automall, 5300 gasoline alley dr suite b, bakersfield, ca 93313) where it was diagnosed that the cooling valve failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 76,069.
When driving on a highway the vehicle suddenly slowed down and the throttle did not work. I pulled off, shut the engine and restarted the car. It then ran ok. The same thing happened 2 other times - as if the gas pedal did not work. I saw on internet that escapes has a history of throttle problems, including my year. I took it to the ford dealer in columbia mo and they said , based on the VIN #, that my car was supposedly not affected by this throttle issue. They said they could do nothing but charge me to replace the electronic throttle control. This is wrong. I could get seriously injured if this happens again but ford takes no responsibilty for a known problem.
The coolant bypass valve was replaced in 2014 as part of a recall. In july 2018 the car overheated and went into limp mode while driving in a residential area. Car had to be towed to the dealership. Dealership says it's the bypass valve again and needs to be replaced.
This has happened now (2) separate times a month apart. While driving down the road at 70-75 MPH the vehicle will loose power and tell me to pull over. I am not able to restart vehicle and the engine temperature will spike to hot. This all happens in a matter of seconds with little or no time to react and pull vehicle to a safe spot. There has been radiator fluid pouring over the engine on both times this has happened and is now costing me a lot of money to fix. I feel that this is an issue with the escape in general and not with just mine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 35 MPH, the coolant warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (fox toyota of cadillac, 1490 n mitchell st, cadillac, mi 49601, (231)-779-1784) where several diagnostic tests were completed, but no failure was found. The contact stated that unknown repairs were completed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,825.
Continual loss of coolant. I took car to dealer for diagnosis but they were unable to determine reason for coolant loss. No noticeable evidence of loss such as drips or pools of coolant. No experience of stalling or overheating as long as I replace lost coolant once it reaches "add coolant" level, which occurs about every 4-6 months. I am not sure when this first occurred as my coolant was "topped off" with every oil change every 6 months. Since I no longer drive many miles I do not change oil every 6 months and started noticing the low coolant levels myself in june 2017 and have been adding coolant myself since then.
I came to a stop at a stop sign in my subdivision, and my car stalled out. I thought the problem was the battery so I tried to restart, but it failed. I smelled gas so I got out of the car and started seeing smoke under the hood. The smoke got worse quickly and caught fire within 2 minutes. The front of the car was engulfed in flames shortly after, for roughly five minutes, and it was eventually totaled.
Car reads that it is overheating but it is not. Car can be moving stationary or anywhere and it just kicks on that it is overheating when it is not
Around 10 months ago we put a new transmission in this car at a ford dealership, two weeks later the car overheated. $750 later we know it the engine is cracked. Still owe like $9,000 on it... This car had all oil changes and everything has needed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rye ford (1151 boston post rd, rye, ny 10580, (914) 967-6300) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. No further assistance was offered. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Engine cooling system fails blocking the water pump, when this part locks the serpentine belt breaks and car overheats, creating a lot of problems inside the engine, car can catch fire too, very unsafe vehicle especially for people with kids
I have already submitted one statement. I am just wondering why my vehicle wasn't included on the recalls listed below when it sounds like the exact kind of problem I have been having with my vehicle. When started it doesn't take off and get up to speed without hesitation and stalling. And when I do get up to speed it loses power at the most inopportune time I have been in several near accidents due to the engine not running properly. The codes that have been coming up. And the check engine suggestions. Have been tested by four different mechanics none of which could fall find a problem till recently. And I'm being told that the turbo boost code is been caused by faulty wiring which is happened to be totally replaced. As per my other statement I am having it repaired tomorrow but not being reimbursed. And if other 2013 ford escape drivers have had this issue there may be some unrecorded desk due to the engine stalling on the highway and the inconsistent running up the engine when these codes pop up. The codes are also sporadic as I said in my other statement. One time you turn the car on and have a problem shut it off and the next time the codes are cleared. I have been living with this daily for a month
Engine light and service engine soon message appeared. Car stalling and won't accelerate. Took to victory ford in kansas city after 5 hours they couldn't figure out what the problem was other than replacing the sensor. Hundred and $69 for the diagnosis. I was out of town so baby. Did it all the way back home had a local dealership put the sensor in. Another $74.. In the meantime engine code would sporadically disappear. And reappear period for no apparent reason. Had the local dealership check the code again keeps reading turbo problems. They're ford machine was down so I took it to a dealership in the next town. Specific coding showed that is a wiring and splice problem. In the meantime I've almost been run over several times because the car won't accelerate when the code is thrown. If there's a problem with the wiring harness it should have been covered under a recall which I've been told it is not. And tomorrow dealership is replacing all of the splicing and wiring for another $450. I'm afraid that the problem may have caused other issues. But won't know until after the original problem is fixed. I feel like a couple of the wiring issues that have been recalled already should have included this. And forward should have to reimburse me for my cost since this is obviously a manufacture problem and not normal wear and tear when car is in motion there is a whirring sound I've been told is due to the electrical problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (courtesy ford, 455 providence rd, brooklyn, ct 06234, (860)-774-3673) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.
Unknown oss of oil causing engine to seize
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and immediately restarted. The failure recurred and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where error code: p068a (computer communication error) was located. The contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to family ford of enfield (860‑745‑1111, 65 hazard ave, enfield, ct 06062), but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact was informed that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, but was advised to call the dealer if the check engine indicator illuminated again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the low coolant indicator illuminated and the high engine warning indicator randomly illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle after waiting a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford littleton (8252 s broadway, littleton, co 80122, (303) 578-6106), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant level sensor assembly and coolant valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
While driving on the highway, screeching noises emitted from car and then instrument cluster showed the message "engine power reduced to lower temps" and after a few minutes "engine over temp, stop safely." turns our the water pump failed, requiring replacement of pump and belt at 35k miles,
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the antifreeze in the vehicle was depleting rapidly. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking antifreeze. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called town and country ford at 205‑491‑0000, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. *tt updated 10/17/18
Whilst driving on streets and highways, at least 1 month, me and my wife began noticing 2013 ford escape 1.6 hesitate! And stall, several times on and off streets and highways.PCM, module is sending incorrect signals, codes read, com needs reprogramming, also coolant system leaks!, may be causing over heating, and fire in engine compartment, water pump went out, wednesday june 6th 2018, car is now at ford dealership, for, investigation into recall work. That may have not been performed. Prior to sale to dealership where we purchased it. We would like any updated information about recall repairs performed by fleet?, company that sold it to super auto sales., including calibration and over heat software to prevent over heating etc., along with 13 other original recalls that should have already been performed, and some record who recall repairs were performed by etc. Also the driver and passenger seatback recliner mechanism has insufficient strength, becomes loose and leaning while I'm driving on streets and highways, this been since purchased under a year ago pre-owned 100,486 miles on odometer. Also constant smell of strong gas coming from engine compartment, low gas mileage, significant loose of engine coolant, etc.as mentioned prior in my compliant, full line and fuel pump may need service, because of strong gas fumes in and around vehicle. Thanks for your time. This happened over a period of a month till it broke down and we had it towed, we just found out about recall, and wad not told it was needed or had been performed by super auto sales in modesto ca. Dealership we purchased pre owned vehicle is super auto sales 4312 disk rd. Modesto ca. 95356 (ph: 209‑689‑5455),
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine stalled. The vehicle was coasted to a fuel station where it caught fire. The fire originated from the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. It was unknown if a police or a fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v584000 (engine) prior to the fire. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: cas-15003539. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 78,000.
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