2013 Ford Escape: headlights failing or too dim

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 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 Feb 1, 2015 · Lights · 42,400 miles · IL

The car has hid headlights. These lights use a "shutter" to cut off the light on "low beam". The "shutter" is stuck and does not raise to obscure the lamp in "low beam" leaving the lamp on "high beam" whenever the headlamps are on. Our escape has this problem on the drivers side resulting in many flashes from oncoming drivers. This is a clear safety problem as it impairs the vision of oncoming traffic and we have no control over it. Ford will not recognize this as a safety issue. They will only repair it if it falls in the 3 yr. 36,000 mile warranty. I have found incidents on the internet going clear back to 2005 on ford focus cars with same problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Engine · 24,000 miles · CA

I am filing a complaint that after my recall service for the risk of localized overheating of the engine cylinder head that may lead to oil leak fires my 2013 ford escape started overheating. The engine heat went from regular heat to maxed out heat in the red in a matter of seconds with no warning or time to pull over safely!!!!! I purchased my ford escape 2013 sel in april of 2013 and use my car often for work so have put on 23,000 miles so far. I got a letter of a recall and called to schedule my recall asap only able to get an appointment 2 months out. I got my 3 recalls of only one I was notified of performed june 16th 2014 and picked up my car june 20th from san leandro ford thinking and hoping I would now be driving a safe vehicle. Shortly thereafter I realized my right head-light wasn't working so took it back to find out the technician forgot to plug my headlight in. Two weeks later I took a trip over 300 miles away and had no troubles after multiple mtn passes until our final climb when my 2013 escape jumped from regular engine heat to overheating and maxed out in the red in a matter of seconds. We pulled over let it cool and tried again, overheated again and had an oil burning smell with fear of engine catching fire!! Immediately made an appointment at bishop ford. Car is currently at ford dealership 6 hours from my home with no reason as to why it is still overheating! Ford tech (corporate location) was non-responsive to local tech and car is unsafe to drive! Warning recall does not work!

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Lights · 19,600 miles · MN

My vehicle's rear running lights failed at night. The car has automatic headlight controls, and even after cycling the light switch several times (off-parking-on-auto), I was unable to get the running lights to illuminate. The issue cleared up after leaving the car parked overnight, however the following day, the passenger side light failed to illuminate. Both bulbs checked out fine.