Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Ford escape has 380 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
380
Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V471000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissi...
22V413000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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 veh...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission stopped working. It completely disengaged and i was unable to move the vehicle in the m... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My wastegate solenoid in my turbo is over-boosting. I have replaced it once and it’s still an issue.... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2013 Ford Escape had safety recall 22S43 (NHTSA 22V413000) completed by a Ford dealer in January ... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle faile... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the ... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving, with my children in the car, we were at a redlight - first in line - and when the lig... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I have had car a month bought used and saw the recall for the transmission shifter bushing which I h... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting ... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | On February 4, 2019, my 2013 Ford Escape experienced a problem where it would only move in reverse w... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Dec 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission has completely gone out. On this car model, there isn't a dip stick for the owner t... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Within a years time, I’ve found a transmission fluid leak, had the shift bushing cable break and be ... |
| Oct 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | This is the second time that I have had issues with a coolant leak leeching onto my engine. The cool... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into drive, t... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle had been almost overheating and warning lights to shut off engine would kick on. I took ... |
| Aug 29, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempti... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed a... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle in... |