2013 FORD ESCAPE Complaints

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  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Lorain, OH

    UNKNOWN, There are not any warning lights on, my cars rpm jumps when I try to accelerate. As I push the gas it acts as if it does not want to drive and won’t. I’ve had to pull over with hazards and wait for someone to come assist.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Sparks, NV

    Coolant leaked from head gasket and into cylinder which caused internal engine failure. Corwin Ford has confirmed this and wants $12,302.67.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Aubrey, TX

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the low coolant service soon warning light illuminated, followed by a message stating that the engine was overheating before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over and waited for the vehicle to cool down and then was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the coolant level sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. The contact was advised to file complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 138,300.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Oklahoma City, OK

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that oil was leaking and that the transmission needed to be serviced. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.

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  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Prosperity, SC

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low coolant level message was displayed, and the vehicle experienced rough operation before stalling. After adding coolant to the reservoir, the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 99,000.

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  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Houston, TX

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started jerking abnormally. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with the transmission fault service warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train); however, the failure occurred. The dealer suggested that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 105,817.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Simpsonville, SC

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing the vehicle, the “Steering Assist Fault - Service Required” warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel became very firm. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and stated that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 105,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Macon, GA

    The 6F35 transmission that are in the Ford Escapes are the worse transmission Ford has ever made and I have a 2013 Ford Escape and also work at a automobile repair shop and there are at least 3 or 4 Escapes that are brought us a day including mine that have to have the transmissions replaced. I have always been a Ford woman but I will never purchase another Ford after all the problems I have had with this Escape and the transmission which went out on me with no warning and pulled off from a stop sign and it would not accelerate and almost go hit by two cars because I couldn't move. I have had to replace my transmission and has only 12,000 miles on it and I think Ford needs to do something about all the Ford Escape owners and the 6F35 junk transmissions.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Miami, OK

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, there was an abnormal fuel odor present inside the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel sensor and the flange on the fuel tank needed to be replaced and the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there aware of the failure but there were no recalls for the failure and that the parts were on back. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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  • 2013 FORD ESCAPE
    - Milford, OH

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the power steering failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and remained with the independent mechanic. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 139,500.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE