One problem related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings has been reported for the 2013 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2013 Escape.
On September 23, 2020, with roughly 45,000 miles the brake line on the rear driver's side burst. This appeared to have happened during driving conditions, as this problem was not an issue the previous driving occasion. This caused all the brake fluid to be expelled from the vehicle while it was being driven. There were no signs of rust when inspected by a certified technician.