Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2013 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows four common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2013 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (eleven problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Ford Escape


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2013 Ford Escape

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph on the freeway, the front passenger’s side door suddenly came ajar. The "passenger door ajar" message was displayed on the instrument panel.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 25-30 mph with the windows closed, he noticed that exterior noises were louder than usual. The contact drove to his residence. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front driver's side door was slightly   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the rear hatch electronic lock failed. The door would not lock electronically and caused the hatch door to lift and crash into the contact's garage door. The vehicle was taken to the body shop but was not repaired.   Read details...


Latches/locks/linkage related problems in other Ford Escape model year vehicles:



Escape Service Bulletins
Escape Safety Recalls
Escape Defect Investigations