Vehicle was going up hill at approximately 50 MPH (temperature gauge normal) when, without warning, an alert stated the coolant level was low. Immediately after, a second warning came on saying that the engine was overheating and to pull off the road safely (no longer able to accelerate). The coolant level was low, but had been filled less than 3 months prior. There are no visible leaks or cracks in the coolant reservoir, tubes, etc. After waiting for 30 minutes, we proceeded to coast down the hill in neutral (after filling the coolant tank with water). We then bought coolant at a local store and proceeded to go back up the hill. The car gave us the same warnings (coolant low and engine overheating). We were unable to pull off to the side of the road. Thankfully a police officer was right behind us, so we did not get hit. He offered to use the battering ram on the front his car to push us to safety. However, the car was able to go the extra 5 feet when restarted, prior to it overheating and locking up again. After an additional 30 minutes we again went down the hill in neutral. At this point we decided to give the car a break and ate dinner at a local restaurant (approximately one hour). We then proceeded to drive home. About an hour into the trip (while going 65 MPH on the highway the car again gave us the 2 alerts (low coolant and car overheating). We barley were able to get to the side of the highway safely. Coolant level normal. This is a serious issue and need to be addressed. I will be contacting ford tomorrow to determine if our 2013 ford escape was included in the initial recall (and already had the work completed), as there are no open recalls on the vehicle at this time. I am hesitant to bring the car to a dealer as it appears many people have gotten the runaround and no clear solution has been identified. Ford needs to take responsibility for this issue.
2013 Ford Escape fuel system complaints
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Was taking our 3 year old granddaughter to get ice cream while driving smell gas had over a quarter tank of gas drove about 2miles gas needle planned to empty stop vehicle at the next gas station which was about 5 miles away lifted the hood engine was smoking gas pouring on engine grabbed granddaughter out of vehicle call local dealer had them tow in the vehicle was about 7:30 next morning ford dealer called and said were in a dangerous situation that the gas ling from the tank to the motor exploded ...now we are very upset and really scared to drive the vehicle which they fixed with a new gas line...haven't picked the vehicle up yet
First incident: august 3rd 2016 while driving 50mph car displayed a engine overheating warning message and slowed down as I pulled off the road. After a few minutes I was able to drive again and the message did not reappear, the check engine light was on. I took the car to kearney person ford 7303 clairemont mesa blvd san diego, ca 92111 they told me they couldn't find anything wrong and turned the check engine light off. Second incident: driving to work earlier this year 2017 I got the same message that my engine coolant was low, and to slow down because of critical overheating, even though I had just had the car serviced for a regular maintenance check, once again at kearny person ford. I was driving normally on a road at around 30-40mph but accelerating when the message popped up. I refiled the coolant as the check engine light did not turn on. Third incident: this was the most dangerous time. Critical engine overheating message and low coolant message popped up without warning while driving up hill in traffic going about 20mph on the I-5s at the in california grapevine. The engine nearly shut off and limped on just a couple cylinders as I tried to get to the shoulder. Smoke was coming out from under the hood and the engine was hot. It all happened immediately and without warning, the temp gauge was normal and then bam! Overheated with warning messages crippling the car. Driving slowly but the weather was hot it was nearly 110 degrees outside. Seems super dangerous. Because of the lack of warning when these incidents happen. The way that the coolant just disappears, and the smoke and chance of fire.
While accelerating vehicle on a highway on ramp,studdered, acted like issues going from 1st gear to 2nd gear. Unknown if power train isue or fuel/engine issue. Was looked at by shop same day problem would not reoccur..
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started overheating and the check engine and low coolant warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull off the roadway and turn off the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump failed. The water pump was replaced and the coolant was refilled. The next day, while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and thick, black smoke was seen coming from the engine and rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the turbo failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. Two days later, while driving at unknown speeds, a strong fuel odor was detected in the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. The diagnosis was unknown, but the mechanic stated that fuel leaks were a common issue with ford vehicles. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) and 12v336000 (fuel system,gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
I was sold the car with a defective fuel pump and never warned that it needed to be recalled, therefore, I have been driving it for over a year with the possibility of it starting on fire. Also, recently the power train went on my car almost exactly one month after the warranty was up. After researching this issue it has come to my attention that many other ford escape owners have experienced this exact issue. I was even told by one mechanic that this is a known issue with ford escapes amongst mechanics. When the car is in motion it "clunks" and does not shift properly. I am concerned for the safety of others who may be driving these cars without the knowledge that there is something wrong with it.
There is a gas smell inside the cabin. It is very noticable on short trips
Gas leaking. Ford said that the VIN number on my car is not under recall. The same make, model,engine and year manufactured is being recalled for this reason.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 55 MPH, the contact smelled an abnormal burning odor and saw grey smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact was alerted by another motorist that the vehicle was burning. After pulling over to the side of the road, the other vehicle's driver assisted in inspecting the vehicle and noticed flames under the hood. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to sprouse auto, but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would receive a call back after 15 days. The manufacturer recommended that the contact's insurance company inspect the vehicle. The contact did not receive a notice, but was informed on 6/13/16 that they were involved in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v584000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to a dealer. On different occasions, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor coming from the ventilation. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, but noticed that coolant was missing. The contact continued to refill the coolant in the vehicle, but it continued to deplete. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: cas12347863. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
My 2013 escape is having all of the issues that are talked about in the recall of 2014 escapes regarding low engine coolant causing engine fires. The water pump has already needed to be replaced and now the "low engine coolant" warning comes on repeatedly. Why are 2013 escapes not included in the recall announced in march?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving unknown speeds, a fuel odor entered the vehicle and the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line was ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
After short drives and usually a 15 minute to 30 minute rest, the car starts up but after short drives the car begins to stall out like fuel is cut off and dies after driving a very short distance. Putting the car in neutral and giving it gas does not stabilize the car and it dies. Does do this all the time but it has happened 7 or 8 times over a 2 month period.. The mechanic finds nothing wrong and no service info from ford
I took my vehicle in to take the emission test after it did not pass the first one. I spent over six hundred dollars o have the codes addressed and fixed supposedly. My vehicle failed the test again with one of the same codes as before and one new one relating to the fuel system. Codes ( ) ( ). I am very disappointed, frustrated and very, very concerned. Especially having continual issues with the fuel system, it is getting very expensive for me. I am a single, disabled, elderly female who cannot afford to keep taking my vehicle to the shop to be serviced every month when it is a 2013 and shouldn't have so many serious problems. I get my oil changed as scheduled as well as brakes checked and tires replaced as needed. I really am in need of a reliable vehicle because I am disabled and I was so sure that the ford escape was the one since I had driven an expedition for 10 years with very little problems. My solution at this point would be to trade it in for something else, but I cannot afford to do that at this time. If I fail the emission test again I will not be able to drive nor do I have the expenses to continue getting it worked on. With my condition, this is going to cause me major problems. Unfortunately I do regret choosing a ford. Nowhere to turn
Coolant light came on and after coolant was added the check engine light came on and what not go out. Also every time I added fuel my vehicle would not start. Each time I would add fuel it took several tries to start the engine. Every other day I would not be able to start the engine for hours. I took the car in to a ford dealership for inspection I had several codes come up. A failed coolant bypass valve was replaced as well as a fuel pressure sensor. Codes (p 0087) (p 018 c) (p 26 b 7) (p 1450) the restraints module control replacement and did a coolant system flush. After extensive work and over almost $2,000 spent my vehicle engine light keeps coming on and I continue to have trouble starting my vehicle after adding fuel every single time. The fuel issue really worries me because whenever I get out of my vehicle I smell gas and don't think that is normal. I really hope I can get this resolved soon because I cannot go without driving but I am loosing sleep as well as being very nervous when I have to refuel. Please help me resolve this issue as soon as possible because I am starting to regret choosing a ford!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. In addition, the front passenger door failed to remain locked. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v237000 (air bags), 14v239000 (structure), 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts), and 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The parts needed for the repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Driving my 2013 ford escape sel with only 52000 miles on it home from shopping in reno, nevada. I was in washoe valley, nv when I though the high winds were keeping my car from speeding up, when I could not accelerate I pulled to the slow lane and then onto the shoulder. I put the car in park and look at my dash to see if I was overheating or any other issues were apparent. My dash showed nothing wrong at all. No lights or warnings of any kind. The gages were all running normal. I put my car in park and within a second or two a large very black billow of smoke came up back part of the engine nearest to he drivers side window. Then second later larger fire flames came right behind it that went over the top of my car. My car went up in flames in just moments. I had to jump from the burning car to safely.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled randomly several times while in motion. While making a turn, the failure progressed. The vehicle was tested for the dtc by an independent source. In addition, an independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer excluded the vehicle from a manufacturer recall with no solution other than to have a dealer diagnose the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
While driving my vechicle will stall go dead also when I start it it's like not getting gas when I'm driving down the road it just stalls in the middle of traffic for it to be a 2013 I've had lots of issues / recalls on what was a new vechicle.
Traveling at 45 MPH stopped to make a right turn and the engine stalled for around the 6th time in the last month. The car is hard starting after this happens. The is a loud noise coming from the gas tank. Been checked out by independent mechanic and cant duplicate because no check engine light comes on. Talks to ford service and they say nothing unless it throws a code. Very worried that this will cause a major accident in the future.
I have had several problems with this vehicle aside from the official recalls issued on my specific car. Started losing coolant. Would stall after starting and sluggish during acceleration. Took to dealership were I was told I needed a new fuel pressure sensor and battery. (no mention of coolant leak until I pushed further) new parts cost me nearly $600 and I was then told that I needed a new cylinder head (that was causing coolant leak). Price for new cylinder head upwards of $3000 (out of warranty by 4000 miles). I took the car from the dealership without cylinder head repair. Still stalling after started and sluggish during acceleration even tho fuel pressure sensor was supposed to be the problem. A few weeks later the car started to smell like gas while I was driving. Discovered a cracked fuel line spraying into engine compartment. Called ford because this issue is part of a recall. They informed me that it was not for my vehicle but if they decided to include it later I would be reimbursed for the repair. Lastly, I was driving the car when I heard an odd metal on metal type of noise. I stopped at a light and the car shut off. No warning lights on the dash to tell me what might be the problem. Pushed the car into a parking and discovered that it had a blown head gasket and oil in the water and a different part of gas line had cracked spraying fuel into the engine compartment again. This car never once overheated so there is no reason it should have a blown head gasket. So now the car is not quite 4 years old and not drivable.
Vehicle stalls out when accelerating after starting and also when accelerating in highway driving. Recently in heavy traffic. Barely avoided accident. Have to shut off and restart. Local dealer is servicing fuel system at this time.the service rep stated that it could be a fuel sensor. Researched online and found same/similar problems with this make, model and year. Vehicle just serviced on 11/21/2016. Odometer 67,762..
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning sensor illuminated. In addition, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 01/12/2017*lj consumer stated while driving they hear a loud noise or humming from the right side of the car around the gas tank traveling at speeds between 45 to 60 MPH and when they come to a stop the car stalls and the oil and battery light comes on. Updated 7/10/18
I had gotten into my vehicle and after turning it on I managed to make it to my neighbors house. My vehicle for the second time started to over heat and the engine light came on and the vehicle was stating that I need to refill the coolant. I just parked it and the next day we had filled the coolant again taken it to get the error codes checked and were informed we need to get a new thermostat. When taking it to the mechanics they had tried everything from checking codes to driving my vehicle and they were unable to get the issue taken care of due to not being able to re-create the codes. They had informed me that this is a known issue with ford, however when contacting ford they have no idea what I am talking about. I checked online and see there is a recall for this, but my VIN even though having the qualifying manufacturing date is not eligible. I have had my vehicle for 1 1/2 years and have had it shut down on me, not have any power, start to put and stall, refilling coolant every so often, over heat, and I can never get a straight answer from the dealership. I have called for information in regards to recalls and these issues and am transferred to a person who is not there so I can leave a voice mail. I have never had a call returned. I just want to know what I have to do to understand what is going on with my vehicle. Why is my VIN not eligible as well?
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly hesitated and stalled several times without warning. The dealer was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure, so the condition continued. The vehicle was later taken back to the dealer who indicated that the fuel canister and line assembly needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that they would investigate the failure. The contact was waiting for a solution from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available.
Engine fault service now light comes on frequently. Dealership replace map sensor. Worked for one week. Continues to happen which causes car to hesitate and stall. Garage says I have to drive it there when message comes on without shutting it off as the code clears upon shut down. Impossible to continue to drive a stalling car on the freeway to the garage. Now the computer screen above the steeing wheel went out. Less than 40,000 miles on the car. Fault message occurs when starting the car. Continues to happen.
Since january 18, my car has stalled many time while driving, has been to the dealership six times, not fixed, always unable to replicate. It has now been there for a week, trying to replicate the stalling. It has stalled while diving out of my driveway, on side streets, and twice on the highway. No engine lights go on, it just stalls. The radiator, the map sensor and now the battery have been replaced, still no fix. The water pump was replaced after a recall in 2014 after overheating and coolant leaks.
My car is a 2013 escape and since I took it to service and to fix one recall that was causing my car to overheat and shut off engine 1.- (recall no. 13s12) risk of localized overheating of the enginecylinder head that may lead to oil leak filters. And .some other recalls, like 2.- (recall no. 13y03 fuel line jumper), 3.-(recall no. 14so4 reprogram restrains control), and 4.-(recal no.14s03 exterior door handle) since that day ive called many times to service manager ivan regarding this. My car has been malfuntioning overheating in the freeway, and in the streets, most of the times, even when it was right out of the service, I was going on a vacation with my family, where I even had d to pay to replace engine coolant bypass valve, $330.18 dlls because my car is over 30,000 miles but not yet 3 years .and at this time they performed another recall ????? Yes... This was recall no 14s21 restraints control module replacement. And now when I got my car out of horne ford nogales az. When I turn I hear a sound on the right side of my tires or brakes need a solution please help what can I do I need a solution this is not fair
Purchased vehicle in august of 2014 with 28,000 miles on it. About 2-3 weeks ago the vehicle just stalked, lost all power then died on my wife with my 19 month old baby girl in the car. Vehicle starts right back up when this occurs. It happens a couple of times a week and is very dangerous. Sometimes it will die when you are trying to accelerate or merge into traffic. Took it to the same ford dealer we purchased the vehicle from and they were able to replicate the problem. However, no codes are present in the vehicle even when it happens. The ford service writer and technician said that it was the throttle body. The vehicle has 52,000 miles on it however I was told no warranty or recall covered the replacement of the throttle body. I paid for the throttle body repair. Less than 48 hours later the vehicle dies again on my wife while pulling out of our neighborhood. Again with my child in the back seat.
Car nearly stalls when accelerating from a stop or from a slower speed. Rpms rev up and when it finally goes, it surges forward. This is going to cause me to be rear ended! I've had the car into the dealer twice already for this problem, yet it continues. There are two times when it occurs. First is when accelerating from a stop and second is if you've had to slow down (when another car is turning off the road) and then you try to accelerate again. Usually happens in lower gears around 15-30 MPH.
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