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2013 Ford Escape Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Escape has 34 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 2 fuel system-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford Escape

Engine
1032
Powertrain
380
Other
330
Steering
302
Electrical
282
Structure
72
Speed Control
51
Latches & Locks
51
Airbags
49
Brakes
36
Fuel System
34
Visibility
30
Wheels
24
Suspension
23
Seat Belts
20
Lights
9
Tires
6
Seats
4

34

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Fuel System Recalls

13V584000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped ...

12V336000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. ...

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 12, 2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEThe contact's mother-in-law owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his mother-in-law...
Aug 6, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rattling noise an...
Aug 2, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v...
Apr 11, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact no...
Jan 15, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Oct 29, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v...
Jul 26, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was an abnormally strong gasoline...
Dec 1, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle...
Jul 26, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 35 MPH, h...
Jul 7, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was ...
Feb 12, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that he noticed that fuel had been leaking f...
Feb 8, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30mph when the v...
Jul 29, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various s...
Jun 23, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEVehicle will not start after fueling. Takes up to 20 minutes delay to start vehicle after filling ta...
Jun 19, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel leak, with smell of gasoline filling the cabin. Leak was in the engine compartment. After car w...
Apr 1, 2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from under the hood...
Sep 1, 2019FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF AFTER THE ENGINE ...
Jun 13, 2018FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICL...
Nov 28, 2017FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. *LD *JS
Nov 24, 2016FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ENGINEI HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE ASIDE FROM THE OFFICIAL RECALLS ISSUED ON MY SPECIFIC ...

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