2013 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2754 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (1268), Power Train (402), Electrical System (340).
Key takeaways
- 2754 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 50 involve a crash, 90 a fire, 55 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1268 | 46% |
| Power Train | 402 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 340 | 12% |
| Steering | 302 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 300 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 248 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 175 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 | 3% |
| Structure | 88 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 75 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 65 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 55 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Escape SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-28
Performance issues after Eco boost icon stopped appearing on Dash, followed by a Check Engine Light that was intermittent for a few days. Vehicle would fail after ignition and would lose pressure and RPMs directly after fueling vehicle. Fuel Line clear would fix issue, Had repair shop check battery and alternator with ...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-14
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was fire coming from under the hood. The contact turned off the vehicle, opened the hood, and extinguished the fire using coolant stored in the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire had starte...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-10
Transmission failure needing full replacement
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More for the 2013 Ford Escape
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.