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2013 Ford Escape Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Escape has 9 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-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

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 10, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the head...
Jan 5, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI HAVE A FORD 2013 ESCAPE. IT FIRST STATRED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING. I HAD ...
Oct 3, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERBOTH WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP SAID...
Apr 3, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...
Jan 28, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHID HEADLAMP SHUTTERS STICK IN HIGH BEAM POSITION IN COLD WEATHER. FORD ONLY SELLS COMPLETE HEADLIGH...
Jan 16, 2015EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS. THESE LIGHTS USE A "SHUTTER" TO CUT OFF THE LIGHT ON "LOW BEAM". THE "SH...
Mar 4, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY VEHICLE'S REAR RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED AT NIGHT. THE CAR HAS AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT CONTROLS, AND EVE...
Feb 28, 2014EXTERIOR LIGHTINGVEHICLE INFO CENTRE INDICATED A BRAKE LIGHT MALFUNCTION. ALL 3 BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. PERS...
Dec 3, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ...

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