CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Ford Escape has 18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2,753 complaints with NHTSA, including 49 crashes, 91 fires, 54 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1,266 reports).
2013 Ford Escape recalls
Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire
The engine block heater in certain Ford Escape, Focus, and Lincoln MKC vehicles with a 2.0L engine may crack and develop a coolant leak.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement
A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Vehicle Can Roll Away If Shifter Cable Bushing Detaches
The bushing that connects the shifter cable to the automatic transmission can degrade over time and detach.
Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving
A component inside the door latch can break.
Wiring splice may cause engine hesitation or stalling
Some 2013 Ford Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles may have insufficiently compressed splices in the engine wiring harness connecting to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
Most common 2013 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 2,753 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1,266 |
| Power Train | 402 |
| Electrical System | 340 |
| Steering | 305 |
| Unknown Or Other | 301 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 247 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 176 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 |
| Structure | 89 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 66 |
What owners report
The steering wheel assist failed when I turned the car on to leave work. I had to get it towed to a car repair shop and they told me the entire steering rack had to be replaced because the assist is built into the rack.
Difficulty switching from park to drive or reverse. then from reverse to drive
1.Engine 2.Fire 3.none 4.Police 5.No light or symptoms
Performance issues after Eco boost icon stopped appearing on Dash, followed by a Check Engine Light that was intermittent for a few days. Vehicle would fail after ignition and would lose pressure and RPMs directly after fueling vehicle. Fuel Line clear would fix issue, Had repair shop check battery and alternator with no issue found. Days following would smell slight gasoline odor from exhaust while on, smell moved to Engine bay and became overpowering. Had a Technician check and confirmed both the Fuel Line had ruptured and was actively dripping into Engine Bay, as well as the EVAP Purge Line had become completely broken off of the manifold. No active Recalls for this Vehicle but reading re
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was fire coming from under the hood. The contact turned off the vehicle, opened the hood, and extinguished the fire using coolant stored in the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire had started at the fuel line connector. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle when the vehicle was previously started. The manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, was notified of the failure by phone and referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
2013 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2013 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 2013 Ford Escape: Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement; Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving; Vehicle Can Roll Away If Shifter Cable Bushing Detaches; Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Escape?
Based on 2,753 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1,266), Power Train (402), Electrical System (340).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.