2013 Ford Escape lights problems

Filed Dec 11, 2024 · Lights · 138,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the headlights turned off independently. The contact was able to manually turn on and turn off the headlights to see the roadway. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact was using the high beam headlights instead of the low beam headlights. The contact stated that while switching from high to low beam the headlights shut off. The contact stated that the headlights flickered before shutting off. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2021 · Lights · 140,234 miles · NC

I have a ford 2013 escape. It first statred having problems with the headlights keep blowing. I had to replace 4 in the pass 2 years. Now the back brake lights keep saying faulty. The bulb pops out . I have to push it back into place. Then its out again. Now the navigation system is faulty . Plus the trans misson is faulty or everytime I shift the gear into drive it cuts off. I have to put it to neutral and then it moves. When I get to the speed 50 or 60mph thecar trembles. Im afraid that I may wreck.

Filed Oct 3, 2020 · Lights, Visibility · 72,000 miles · TN

Both windshield wipers suddenly stopped working making it extremely unsafe to drive. Dealership said both motors are bad and need to be replaced. Automatic lights just started going on randomly in the daylight and the brake lights would be illuminated when not braking. Back windshield wiper suddenly does off when it's not turned on. In the last month I have spent more than half of what this car is worth on repair! What a lemon!

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Lights, Locks · 134,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v331000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact called chino hills ford located at 4480 chino hills pkwy, chino, ca 91710 and it was confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the brake lamp bulb needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 11, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

The car keeps flashing error codes and nothing electrical will work. This includes air and inside dash lights speed control.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 102,000 miles · AZ

Display will read engine fault service now and then the car will seem like it restarts, it will next read transmission not in park, this will happen while I'm driving 75 MPH down the freeway. I took the car into the ford dealership and they replaced the wiring harness that was recalled, but it didn't fix the issue.

Filed Mar 8, 2018 · Lights · 42,000 miles · AK

Hid headlamp shutters stick in high beam position in cold weather. Ford only sells complete headlight assemblies, as the solenoid that controls the shutter is sealed inside the housing and not accessible. The design drops the shutter when the solenoid is activated for high beams and the return spring(?) is apparently not strong enough to counteract gravity and get the shutter back to the raised low beam position for proper light cutoff. The result is that high beams stay on and have the potential to blind oncoming drivers, creating a safety hazard. Ford has so far refused to warranty the issue and expects the customer to cough up $1300 list price plus labor per headlamp assembly to get the issue fixed.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 82,000 miles · CT

My 2013 ford escape's information display with all required information and odometer reading has gone blank all of a sudden. The vehicle was stationary at the time. I addressed this issue to ford and the ford dealer, but they don't care to help me and asking me to pay too much amount to replace it. How can I pay too much amount for replacing this if its there manufacturing defect. I know as per federal law this is must and the screen cannot happen on this case to any vehicle. Its definitely a much needed thing and its not a fault from the user. They said there is no recall for information cluster. When I searched , I found many recalls (15c03 recall) which they said my car cannot be included since it is 2013 model. Please help me. This is really a safety issue. I am scheduled by colonial ford, danbury on 6/27/16 to check the problem and I have end up paying too much money. Please consider this complaint and please take actions as soon as possible. Thank you

Filed Jun 19, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 82,600 miles · CT

After starting my 2013 ford escape, the instrument cluster information display with system warnings and only odometer display went blank. Technicians checked for a bad fuse, but none found. Also, found that there is a recall (15c03 - reprogram instrument panel cluster) issued against 2014 ford escape for the same issue.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Lights · 35,610 miles · FL

Vehicle info centre indicated a brake light malfunction. All 3 brake lights were inoperative. Personally checked fuse which was not blown and contacted sam galloway ford in fort myers for service appointment. Was told only a bulb was burnt & that all bulbs were non-functional because of "xmas tree effect". I find it unsafe for a vehicle to loose all brake-light functionality because 1 bulb in the circuit expires. This is exceptionally dangerous when driving at night; which is what happened here. I would like to know if this is a factual situation with this vehicle.