Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation once the vehicle had been placed into neutral and then quickly shifted into drive. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause for the failure. The vehicle was taken to huntersville ford (13825 statesville rd, huntersville, nc 28078) where the mechanic was also unable to determine the cause the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
2013 Ford Escape transmission complaints
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Code p0741 (torqur converter clutch circuit performance stuck off) comes up. Transmission slams when putting into drive or reverse and then almost stalls. But shifts and drives fine
Starting in may of 2020 my ford escape started stalling while driving on the street as well as the expressway it hesitates it does not accelerate the moment you tap the accelerator the car starts to sputter and then completely stalls out and stops in the middle of wherever you are the street parking lot it doesn't matter it also has done this back-to-back multiple times occurring maybe four to six times in a row barely allowing me to make it from one destination to the other. The escape also overheated replaced the coolant sensor replaced the fuel regulator and it still does the same exact thing. It just decreased the amount of times that it would do it in a row so now it does it to three times. It also stalls out and dies while it stoplights making left or right turn as you're approaching an intersection coming to a stop barely hitting the accelerator
I went thru the car wash and tried to put my car from neutral to drive and the gear jumped into park jaming the transmission into reverse. Then I lost all power, I couldn't start my car and began to be rear ended by another car wash customer. I had to habe the car towed for repairs & rent a car until repairs were completed. I researched and found there are recalls from ford on the transmission shifter cable. Ford refused to acknowledge the recall for my vehicle. I was told to pay for repairs and "if" a recall comes available then I would be compensated. Thank god I wasn't driving on the highway at the point this bushing broke loose! This is a hazard for more than a few 2013 ford escapes and should have been included in the list of VIN# for the recall. Very unsatisfied from the ford company.
Purchased ford escape in 2014. Had 39,000 miles on it. The vehicle started having issues with the shifting in the engine. Took it to a ford dealership and was informed it would cost several thousand dollars to repair it. I took the escape to a reputable shop in town and they fixed it. The cost was $4,346.00. It has come to my attention there is a court settlement to reimburse buyers who were indisposed by the deficiency of this vehicle. Please reimburse me for faulty parts.
Ecoboost engine has internal leaks. Cooling system has leaks and faulty sensors. Car overheats or thinks it's overheating and shuts down. While on a dangerous highway with no where to pull over car overheated so I had to stop in the middle of the highway. Finding several complaints about the same issues. Some cars even catching fire.
In my driveway, I put the car into park and turned vehicle off. It felt odd, so I tried to turn the car back on and vehicle would not turn on. A message saying the vehicle was not in park displayed. When I put one leg on the ground to exit the vehicle with slight pressure the vehicle moved backward. After releasing gear shift, I was able to put vehicle in neutral. The vehicle will start and drive, but will not go into park. After talking to ford service department , I looked for recall for this problem. One exists for the make and model but this car doesn't qualify even though it appears numerous complaints have been filed.
I have had my escape for about 1yr. And for the past 6 months I have been getting a code p0234 which was read at a local auto zone which reads wastegate solenoid this is happening to me and many many other people around the world the solenoid itself keeps going bad and causing issues such as acceleration problems, losing power and dying down while driving even on an interstate and highways and sometimes it'll do it 2 or 3 times in a row before finally running and getting me where I need to go such as work or my child's school or doctor appointments or to the store. This issue should've been resolved by ford making it so the wastegate can keep up with the turbocharge in the ford escape 1.6l. Other people used their power train warranties to have it fixed just to have to pay out of pocket for another one. It is a very serious ongoing issue with not just my car but others and the part is $200 each time it needs replaced and it is literally never the hoses it's the solenoid giving too much boost over 4psi which is absolutely ridiculous these cars need recalled the wastegate isn't compatible to keep up with the turbocharge itself in the car and if not fixed then people have to replace the turbo itself or buy a new engine or replace head gaskets and it could cause a serious wreck if someone is driving going 70mph on a highway and then boom your car died all because of a solenoid that doesn't work for the 2013 ford escape because ford doesn't want to deal with the fact these cars are not road material and they are not safe for anyone to drive. They sincerely need recalled and nobody should have to pay for something that should've been dealt with before being sent out to the world. I really hope you consider investigating and getting these cars recalled. It'll save everyone time, effort, and money. I have proof of all the forums I could find too of the same issues I am having.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated while reversing into a parking space, the gear shifter failed to shift from drive to reverse. The gear shifter was shifted to park but indicated that the vehicle was in neutral. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic nor dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The contact researched the failure online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v471000 (power train) which he linked to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall due to the vehicle's manufacture date. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
Car is in park, but displays shows the car as being in neutral. Unable to reverse or drive without manually unlocking gear shift. Power steering not working correctly. Which ford had a recall on power steering and excluded my vehicle. Vin#[xxx] now ford is excluding my car from the recall for 18s20. I feel that is unfair for ford to exclude my vehicle based on an early manufacturing date and the car was built in the same facility for the indicated recall 18s20. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2013 ford escape sel 1.6 liter started dying while driving. Starts back up but will die several times then not do it again for a week or so. Some times the check engine light comes on but after you turn off the car and start it back up the light goes off. Smell of gas coming from engine compartment but dealer said no leaks. Ford needs to be held accountable and fix these issues. I can't have my wife or kids driving a car that can die at any time. Should have stayed with the chevrolet at least that ican work on.
After backing into the driveway, I put moved the shifter into park and turned off the car. I stepped off the brake and the car started rolling down the drive. I was able to put the emergency brake on to stop the rolling. I tried to restart the car and it would not start because the car was not in park. I am able to move the shifter but the transmission does not change gears at all.
Driving on expressway, and was losing speed. My vehicle gas pedal stopped working to have any speed. A bright light came on dashboard: service transmission, and my vehicle stopped. I had to coast it off expressway so I wouldn't get hit or rear ended. It is currently at the ford dealership. I had it towed there, but they aren't open til monday.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was in a driveway and it started to roll backwards. The contact attempted to re-enter the vehicle to stop it while it was rolling backwards and was knocked out of the vehicle and onto the neighborhood street. The vehicle continued to roll and crashed into a parked trailer in a yard across the street. The contact had scrapes on his arms and legs and received treatment for injuries to his shoulder, arm and back. The contact was transported by an ambulance to the emergency room after he was diagnosed at an urgent care center. A police report was filed. The vehicle able to be driven from the scene and parked back in the contact's driveway. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The contact believes the issue may be with the bushing cable not allowing his vehicle to be shifted into park and thus allowed the vehicle to roll. The VIN tool showed no recalls at this time. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Transmission began failing approximately september/october 2018, just over 75,000 miles and after the expiration of the warranty. The transmission was rebuilt in january 2019 @ a cost of $3300.00. The electrical controls (radio & HVAC) on console and dashboard have a shortage and go out regularly. I pointed this shortage out when the vehicle was purchased and I was told it was fixed when I came to pick it up.. There are also issues with the battery. I replaced the battery in november 2018 with a ford battery. 4 months later, in february 2019 it failed to start due to excessive leakage with corrosive exposure. Ford crossroads replaced it at that time (2019) with another new ford battery and on september 10, 2020 the battery failed again. Mechanic had to clean up the irregular corrosion on the battery and the posts. Documentation is not available at the time of this post but can be retrieved if requested.
Vehicle will stall while driving, bucks, jerks and shakes while accelerating. Rpms randomly accelerating, not producing enough power to allow vehicle to get up hill. Engine overheating, engine service soon light frequently coming on, especially after sitting out in hot/cold weather for a while. My radio has completely just stopped working, no sound whatsoever. I had hit a deer back in march of 2020, took it to my dealer for repair. When I picked up my vehicle I asked if it was still 'shifting hard.' I assumed since my computer to my car was just dangling after the accident I thought there was something wrong there. But apparently there has been other complaints as far back as 2018. Now, here I am months later and am terrified to drive my car. Will not have my daughter in it, which makes it hard being a single mom. Took it to multiple dealers explaining the situation. Everyone made me seem crazy, it magically didn't do it for them. Now I see I am not the only one!
My vehicle will not go in reverse. I spoke to ford and the said this has a recall called the transmission cable brush. They informed me that the recall was VIN number assigned. I'm having the very problem associate with the recall but they want fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the battery, ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The instrument displayed showed that the front wheel drive was temporary disable. The contact stated that the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact called lake view ford inc., (12381 conneaut lake rd, conneaut lake, pa 16316), and informed the dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
My engine light came on and the guage said high temp get to safe plaace to stop. The car would not go back or forward. The shop put in transmission but it happened again and they put in a guage. Now it is happening again. Each time I have had to have the car towed and repaired. I think this is a matter that needs be be iinvestigated. While I was driving on the highway the indicator came on and within a few minutes the vehicle reduced in speed and started to hesitate. Once I got to a place to stop it would not move. I have spent over $3500 so far and it is happening again. I am going to have to have it towed in again and they it might be the motor. I only have a little over 41000 mile on this vehicle and I can't afford any more cost like this. Please let me know if there are other compliants and what you are doing about this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the cable bushing detached from the transmission shifter cable while parking the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be started or shifted in or out of gear. Oroville ford, inc (1350 oro dam blvd e, oroville, ca 95965, 530‑533‑3313) was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Vehicle starts shaking really bad when idling at stop lights etc. Took it in and they advised that it is the torque converter and is a known problem with this vehicle and they can not find the part anywhere!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that at start-up, the gear shifter failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that in order to shift gears, he had to reach down in between the engine and the air filter and manually shift gears with his hands. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v471000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Transmission has gone out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure also recurred while stopped and while turning. An unknown ford dealer was contacted and informed of the failure however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
At 80,000 miles, while driving on the expressway, the transmission failed completely. Left stranded on the road until a wrecker could take it to the dealer. Had to replace the transmission at full cost, with no assistance from ford motor company. They would not even acknowledge an issue with the transmissions.
The vehicle was in motion on a 55mph road at night time when the transmission decided to stop working! No prior notifications went off on the car before it stopped working. After I managed to roll to a safe spot I shut of the car, let it cool, then turned it back on. When putting the car in drive it went in reverse! There is a 'cat scratching' like noise happening in the transmission. All of this happened only two month after buying the car. This should not happen to a car!! I have seen recalls on transmissions just like mine however mine did not meet the required date because it was build 2 months before the other 2013 vehicles.
While driving the check engine light stays on with code p0128. I check this code is the thermostat defective or something else causing the problem. I did not notice any coolant loss or leaks is this an internal problem. I think this is a on going problem with this 2013 ford escape. Ford should take responsibility and own this problem not the owners of the vehicle.
Car was in parked. When I put the car in gear, it got stuck in reverse and the car cut out and would not start. Tow truck came to assist and told me that this issue was a recall on ford cars. I called lexington park dealership to verify and was told that this recall didn't apply to my VIN. Not sure why, if the recall specifically states 2013 and 2014 ford escapes which I have. If I am having the same issue as the recall, why am I not covered.
The transmission shifts really hard from second gear to third gear even in sport mode it jerks very hard when shifting from second gear to third gear and it seems like the vehicle goes to the right when this happens.it is not normal as I've had alot of vehicles in my lifetime and never had this kind of problum
I purchased my car used in dec. 2016 with 79,000 miles, and have had consistent problems ever since. In aug. 2017 (94,888 mileage), I had take the car to the dealership service center because the engine would stall and stop due to high engine temperature - I was consistently adding coolant, probably every few days. The service department found the coolant leak came from the water pump, so they replaced the leaking water pump, as well as the cabin air filter and spark plugs. Then in june 2018, I had a flat tire and couldn't put the spare on because the lug nuts were swollen/warped - took it to the dealership and they had to replace all sets. In sept. 2018 (113,516 mileage), I was driving home, the engine stopped accelerating, and I knew it was the transmission. I had the car towed to the ford dealership. They had to "replace the torque converter and completely replace the transmission". They also found the half shaft was leaking, so they "replaced the left hand bushing/seal/half shaft because the shaft was scored". In jan. 2019, I had taken the car to get serviced because within 1 days time, I had 5 light bulbs blow out and needed replacing. Later in the summer 2019, I was having coolant issues again, and took it to the dealership where they told me the coolant sensor was malfunctioning. I did not have that replaced because I said I would keep an eye on the coolant levels. Now, april 2020, my coolant level's are getting low again, and there is a consistent smell of coolant surrounding the vehicle when engine is on. After driving for 20+ minutes, and coming to an idle stop, the car smells like exhaust and coolant mixed, and there is occasional smoke billows from the exhaust pipes. I have looked under the engine and found oil leaks (pics attached), and believe my car matches the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v551000 even though recalls never show up for my VIN
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