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2013 Ford Escape Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Escape has 330 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.

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

330

Complaints

1

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

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

Other Recalls

26V011000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

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 b...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 28, 2026LANE DEPARTUREUNKNOWN
Jan 24, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERAs I was traveling down hwy [XXX] the ford escape lost power and started excessively smoking. When ...
Dec 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe coolant leaks into the engine. I had the coolant container replaced as well as the coolant bypas...
Nov 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe car caught on fire from the engine
Oct 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEComponent: Engine and Engine Cooling: Cooling System (Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet) What happe...
Oct 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESWhen I change gears to P or R the car shut down , also it shakes when I break
Sep 3, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERRear view camera going out or showing image upside down. Started approximately beginning of Septembe...
Aug 24, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEThe engine light came on a few weeks after I purchased this used vehicle from Ford. I got s diagnosi...
Aug 11, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI was driving my vehicle. I pulled into a gas station to buy something. When I stopped, smoke was co...
Jun 30, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over preventi...
May 11, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe transmission in my vehicle failed and had to be completely rebuilt before the car even reached 9...
Feb 21, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERCoolant seems to be leaking at a fast rate. The leakage is inconsistent it sometimes a lot but other...
Jan 26, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car was stuck in park and would not shift into D,N,R,S, or any other gear. There is recall on the...
Jan 17, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere was a recall on my car before (due to freeze plug) but since it fell out of the manufacturer w...
Jan 11, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy battery keep going dead. I had to keep buying battery twice a year.
Jan 8, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERI am experiencing rearview camera issues - Ford to recall 1.74 million vehicles in US over rearview ...
Dec 5, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERFor the second time the lug nuts have failed due to being two parts. Told swollen due to weather. A...
Dec 2, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPERScared to drive took to get inspected felt like Transmission keep slipping and I was told there is a...
Oct 9, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERN/A
Oct 1, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEBypass/heater hose connector cracked at T

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