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2013 Ford Escape Wheels Problems

Wheels complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford Escape has 24 NHTSA wheels complaints and 0 wheels-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

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Wheels Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 11, 2025WHEELSThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer f...
Nov 27, 2024WHEELSMy ford Escape began shaking recently and as a precaution I tried to tighten the lug nuts, unfortuna...
Nov 20, 2023WHEELSThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer having t...
Apr 23, 2023WHEELSFord two-piece lug nuts distort during installation/removal as a result of regular vehicle servicing...
Feb 1, 2023WHEELSTook my 2013 Ford Escape SEL to a Ford dealership to have a recall repaired. The dealership complet...
Oct 17, 2022WHEELSI have a 2013 Ford Escape purchased used in October 2017. I recently took it to a dealer to have the...
Aug 29, 2022WHEELSAfter getting home from oil change, I looked at paperwork. It said swollen lug nuts !! No one ever ...
Mar 30, 2022WHEELSWheels/tires-swelled lug nuts.My car is available for inspection. If I don't have safe tires it puts...
Dec 22, 2021WHEELSOn 12-22-2021during routine vehicle servicing of my 2013 Ford Escape at Mac Haik Ford in Georgetown,...
Mar 4, 2021WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGEAR SELECTOR INDICATOR IS STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED
Jun 30, 2020WHEELSRIGHT FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILS TWICE -- LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY. WAS NOT ...
Jan 10, 2020WHEELSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE GOT A FLAT TIRE ON...
Nov 4, 2019WHEELS2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE LUG NUTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED ALL F...
Oct 25, 2019WHEELSI HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. I AM BUYING NEW TIRES FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE LUG...
Jul 24, 2019WHEELSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A TIRE ROTATION AT MAGIC C...
Jan 6, 2019WHEELSTHE LUG NUTS USED ON THE WHEELS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SWELLING, WHICH MAKES IT SO THE LUG WRENCH SUPPLI...
May 12, 2018WHEELSSWOLLEN LUNG BUT ISSUES. HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE SOME, NOW WE ARE HAVING TO REPLACE MORE!
Apr 27, 2018WHEELSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE C...
Feb 6, 2018WHEELSMY CAR WAS RECENTLY INSPECTED AND IT REQUIRED ALL NEW LUG NUTS GO GET THE TIRES OFF TO CHECK THE BRA...
Feb 2, 2018WHEELSWE HAD A FLAT TIRE HOWEVER WHEN GOING TO CHANGE IT THE LUG WRENCH THAT WAS SUPPLIED WITH THE CAR WOU...

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