Worst 2013 Ford Escape Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford Escape.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1,259 | 8 | 66 | 72,112 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 387 | 10 | 6 | 82,288 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 331 | 3 | 15 | 62,603 mi | |
| STEERING | 298 | 5 | — | 79,510 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 295 | 3 | 12 | 88,796 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 245 | 1 | 13 | 77,238 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 160 | — | 1 | 101,837 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 89 | 5 | 3 | 61,853 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 63 | 1 | 4 | 45,337 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 62 | 6 | — | 56,711 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 54 | 10 | 2 | 98,937 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 45 | 2 | — | 87,237 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 43 | 5 | — | 70,885 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 40 | — | 2 | 78,990 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 34 | — | 1 | 71,106 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 32 | — | — | 46,774 mi | |
| WHEELS | 28 | 1 | — | 60,731 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 24 | 1 | — | 52,663 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 18 | — | — | 74,850 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | — | — | 63,330 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 13 | — | — | 41,580 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 8 | — | — | 151,620 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 8 | — | — | 70,354 mi | |
| SEATS | 7 | 1 | — | 38,120 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 | 1 | — | 24,154 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 110,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 5 | 1 | — | 24,175 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | 1 | — | 27,326 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | — | 62,333 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Ford Escape
28 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~21,806,300 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
+ 18 more recalls
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