Vehicle loses power and stalls either idling after start or within a tenth of a mile. This occurs even if the vehicle has been driven extensively then parked and restarted or from a cold start. This condition is hazardous as power has been lost entering traffic. The car must be stopped and placed in park and restarted. This occurs about every other day. Ford dealership replaced splices in wiring harness per ford tsb15-0005. Problem recurred. Returned to ford. Throttle body replaced. Problem recurred; returning to ford again.
2013 Ford Escape engine complaints
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Back in aug. 2014 I got a recall - 14s17 oct. 2014 got a recall - 14s21 I have been calling our ford dealer each month and they still don't have the parts. So I continue to get a card from ford reminding me of the recall and to contact the ford dealer today. Well then, why don't the ford dealers have the parts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v495000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Recall repair done in august 2014 for well publicized localized overheating of cylinder head issue. Have had two instances of overheating since... The last incident occurred on 2/19. The vehicle went to low power mode and instructed my wife to pull over immediately and stop engine... She did.... After sitting for approx 10 minutes she restarted the engine and temperatures returned to normal however the engine light is now on and I will be taking the vehicle for repairs again on monday. I am very concerned about the reliability of this vehicle and specifically this engine option. I have no idea what damage was caused by this latest incident... I'm sure there will be some residual longevity impacts if I keep the vehicle. I predict that this engine will continue to have issues.. Both incidents did occur during extreme cold (below zero) so it seems to be cooling system related... Which was the basis of the original recall.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle went into power saving mode. The vehicle's speed reduced and the check engine warning light illuminated. The engine was shut off then restarted, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mat sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle overheated and stalled. Additionally, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.
This is an intermittent power loss issue on a 2013 ford escape purchased on december 31, 2013. We have had the issue since that date. At speeds under 35mph and always while making a turn, the vehicle loses all power and must be coasted to a safe spot, stopped, put into park, and then turning the key to restart. This issue happens 1-4 times a week during daily use. We have taken it to the dealer ship 3 times. The first two times I notified them of the issue verbally, but since it did not happen during their test drives, nothing was done or noted. This last time, the issue occurred on december 24, 2014, while making a left hand turn through a city intersection that also put the vehicle on a slight incline, the power was lost, and we could not coast to safety to restart the vehicle. Another vehicle had to lock its brakes to avoid a collision. On jan 2, 2015 I took the vehicle back to lakewood ford in lakewood, wa where it was purchased. They had the vehicle from jan 2 - jan 9 2015. They test drove it a total of 26 miles. They did not use a "flight recorder" to capture any data. The vehicle is still under warranty and I will be taking it to every ford dealership I can find until one of them acknowledges and repairs the issue. I will also be recording video of the issue. The camera will capture the instrumentation and road.
Car has been giving us an error message "engine fault service now" since we bought the vehicle. Ford has been unable to repair for the life of the vehicle. The car has no started to shut off in traffic. The incident on 12/27 I was slowing down in heavy traffic and the vehicle shut off. Cars where able to avoid us and we were able get the car restarted but it is becoming a hazard to not only us but everyone on the road. Two weeks prior the car shut off while we were at a red light. Ford has been unable to fix and unwilling to work with us on this issue. I have seen comments on line that other people have faced similar problems with the 2013 escape. We just want the safe working car that we thought we paid for. We have tried everything and been very patient but now it is a safety hazard.
Just turned on car and was pulling out of the driveway. The information light came on and said it was low on coolant. I noticed a burning type smell when I got out of the car to see how low the coolant was. This car had been recalled before for engine coolant leaks and overheating. I took my car in to get that recall fixed in may 2014 and now it's having that problem again. I don't know if something else broke or that they didn't fix it right. I didn't buy this car brand new so I could take it in like 5 times for recalls. I also checked the coolant level last week and it was at the level it should be at...so it may be a fast leak.
The vehicle had been turned in to brown daub ford in nazareth, pa where it was reported to have died twice on the road. They then reported it died on them twice also. They replaced the engine fuel pump as this is the ecoboost there are two pumps (one at fueltank one at engine) and returned the car. It drove for 30 minutes and died again in an intersection where it almost caused a serious accident. The dealership wrote up the complaint as car wants to stall which is not what was said. They were told it died and was dangerous, they returned it with the same mileage as they took it in so it was not test driven. This is a very dangerous problem and will cause a death. The none turbo engine has a recall for wireharness splices not done properly and that is what this sounds like. Please look into this.
Engine was making odd noise, red light appeared on instrument panel. Driver pulled to side of road. Car began smoking. Driver exited vehicle. Driver called 911 and waved for help. Vehicle burst into flames approximately 30 second after driver exited vehicle. Car completely burned.
While slowing down for a stop light on a busy state highway, and without warning vehicle stalled. Loss of electric temporarily. No collision bc vehicle behind me was able to swerve.
10/29/14: while in the buffalo, ny area, I turned on the car and noticed the engine fault service now' notice came on. After I clicked ok to make the message go away I put the car in drive and tried to accelerate but noticed the engine was very sluggish. The car had no pickup even with the little pressure I applied to the gas pedal. The tachometer was acting sporadic and the engine felt as though it was close to cutting out. I decided to err on the side of caution and since we were in a big open parking lot I decided to park the car and call for a tow truck to take us to the nearest ford dealership. The dealer (basil ford, cheektowaga, ny) kept the car overnight and replaced a sensor. 11/9/14: at local shopping center, I started the car the 'engine fault service now' notice came on again and when I put the car in gear and applied pressure to the gas pedal I could feel the engine was sluggish. But this time I parked the car and turned the engine off and waited for a minute and turned the engine back on. When I turned car back on the engine fault notice did not come on and the engine seemed fine. Apparently the sensor fix did not fix the problem concerned for safety now based on other reports by drivers.
The car stalls at low speeds, after braking and then trying to accelerate. It's happened at least 8 times, and it's been to the ford dealer (veterans ford in tampa) at least 4 times to check it out, but the service dept cannot duplicate the problem. They have run tests, and checked for 'codes' in the engine, but no codes appeared, although the last time, I drove it directly to the dealer after it stalled. It always restarts, but I'm often in traffic and dangerous situations. It's very sporadic, and there is no warning before it stalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the engine hesitated and the front passenger air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v495000 (engine) and stated that the recall exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer advised that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,410.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated. In addition, the contact stated that the service immediately warning light illuminated and the rpms would increase and decrease. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v495000 (engine) and experienced failures after the repair. The specifics on the failures after the recall was performed were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting abnormally in and out of gears and there was a sudden increase in engine rpms. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. During a second appointment, the technician determined that the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who repaired the throttle body, the motor, the assembly control, the assembly transmission, and the gasket. The remedy failed to repair the failure. In addition, while traveling 45 MPH downhill, the vehicle stalled and caused another vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained minor injuries and did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v495000 (engine). The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
My 2013 ford escape keeps shutting off while in motion and also when stopped at a stop sign or stop light. Has happened several times and started sometime in june, 2014. Happens regardless of how slow or fast I am moving in the vehicle. Took vehicle into my local service department for a scheduled check up and mentioned the issue and they could not find anything wrong. The problem continued. Called ford corporate in september and logged a formal complaint. They said there was nothing that could be done until parts became available. They could not send appropriate parts until they could figure out what is going wrong. Then they said a recall would be issued the end of september and parts would be available for fixes then. Called local ford service on 10/10/2014 and they claim parts still have not come and could be another week. This same issue seems to be happening to other 2013 models around the country. Ford has been very slow about acknowledging but when pressed they seem to give partial acknowledgment but still no promises. This is a dangerous issue for drivers. Can something be done? Is ford going to be allowed to let this go on until someone has a serious accident or dies?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was having regular maintenance performed, the technician notified the contact that the heat shield that guarded the catalytic converter detached. The contact mentioned that he was concerned that the vehicle may catch on fire due to the failure. As a result, the private mechanic stated that the heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the manufacturer's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,800. Updated 11/20/14*cn updated 8/13/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the service engine and engine malfunction warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Following service performed for recalls for possible coolant leak / engine fire, engine fault codes for low coolant began to display. Visual confirmation of low coolant in reservoir. Added coolant to proper level several times at weekly intervals while driving approx. 200 miles per week. Loss of coolant was not an issue until the recall servicing was done. Three or four service visit attempts to fully diagnose and resolve have resulted a replaced water pump (that leaked during pressure test). This most recent low coolant engine fault message occurred after four weeks post-new water pump. I am returning for another service visit in an attempt to fully and finally resolve the issue.
On 7/30/214 the vehicle hesitated and the engine stalled at a stop sign. I was on a trip to pennsylvania on 8/19/2014 taken to mullinax ford, 2317 s.r. 44, new smyrna beach, fl 32168 (866) 511-8666. No codes and they could not duplicate malfunction. After a few days car was returned to me. On 9/7/2014 the vehicle hesitated and the engine stalled at a stop sign. Engine restarted no check engine light(mil). On 9/15/2014 the vehicle hesitated and the engine stalled at a stop sign. Engine restarted no check engine light(mil). On 9/16/2014, today, taken to mullinax ford, 2317 s.r. 44, new smyrna beach, fl 32168 (866) 511-8666. Currently in shop. Contacted ford motor company 9/16/2014, today, they created a case number [xxx]. Stated that ford recall 14s17 was not applicable since my VIN indicates 4/19/2013 build date. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
While driving vehicle turns off/engine dies at any speed without warning. It has happen 6 times.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the cruise control failed to engage and disengage intermittently. The contact experienced an electrical short with the radio shorting out as well. The vehicle stalled multiple times and the contact had to make several attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the wiring harness and the failure recurred. The contact noticed that the vehicle was idling rough, the cruise control was engaged and was stuck multiple times causing the vehicle to accelerate while attempting to disengage the cruise control feature. The vehicle also stalled more than five times and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not safe to drive and was parked at the contacts residence. The vehicle was towed by the dealer to the authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The contact was waiting for a response from the authorized dealer who was checking for approval from the manufacturer to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Dyd
While traveling down a highway at approximately 50 MPH, our vehicle suddenly lost power, red lights came on the dashboard, vehicle continued running but gas pedal did not respond. Coasted to a stop along shoulder, turned vehicle off, waited a couple of minutes, restarted without incident. 12 volt plugs remained off. Called ford dealership today. They say this issue will be covered in another recall from ford, has to do with the electrical wiring harness which shorts out, however replacement part not available at this time. Had we been on the freeway in seattle as we were earlier in the day, this would have caused a rear end accident for sure. We feel ford has left us with an undependable vehicle, several recalls already and now this very serious safety issue. We no longer feel we can travel safely in this vehicle even after this next recall is repaired. Quality control is definitely absent, who knows what else will be recalled at this rate.
My vehicle was hesitating acting like it wasn't getting power and then it would and then it wouldn't at which time the check engine light was on but the sync on the vehicle was showing all systems are normal. We took our vehicle to a dealership where we found there was a recall that could do these things. How ever they cannot fix or guarantee this is the problem since ford corporate has not told them how to check this or fix it. Ford dealership. Informed us there has been no fatalities from this yet so we should be ok to take the car until they get this information out to dealerships sometime in late september. The ford corporate says unless the dealership finds it unsafe then they would figure something out. The dealership says without knowing what to check they cant say whether it is safe or unsafe. If your car can stall and possibly cause an accident as they say in the recall that sounds pretty unsafe. Our car is now sitting at a dealership because nobody will fix or guarantee the safety with the recall but no way to get it fixed.
The check engine light comes on intermittently, and stays on for about 48 hours. When I have taken it to the dealership they cannot find out why the light is coming on because the code is no longer visible. The car idles rough and cuts off when the car is warm and I'm stopped in traffic, at a red light for example. It is very dangerous to have my car cut off in inner-city traffic. It also occurred once when I was trying to start the car after being off for about 20 minutes. I had to start it 3 times in order for it to stay on. Each time, it idled very roughly and cut off within a few seconds.
As I am driving along, my car starts to jump & sputter & dies. Information light comes on with "engine fault, service immediately." I take the car in to the ford dealer & he tells me there is not a code showing up so they can't do anything. I have had my escape to the ford house 4 times for the exact same thing & everytime, no code shows up. What the heck? If the engine dies & it tells you engine fault service immediately how can there not be a code show up? We were on vacation this weekend and it dies 4 times while we are gone. I was nearly rear-ended several times because it is never at the same rate of speed! Sometimes I am sitting at a red light, sometimes I am driving in town at 30 MPH, sometimes I am on the interstate at 75 MPH. This is extremely dangerous for one thing I could be hit from behind & injured along with my family & grandson, for another thing when it dies, I lose my steering & my brakes. Not good when you are in hill country either. I am tired of ford not doing anything about this! I guess they are going to wait until people get killed before they finally do something about it! Saving money to trade vehicles before something happens to my family! I only have 21,000 miles on this vehicle and I think it is a total of 8 times this has happened in the 13 months I have owned this vehicle.
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