Brake Light problems of the 2013 Ford Escape

Four problems related to brake light have 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.

1 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2021

I have a Ford 2013 Escape. It first statred having problems with the headlights keep blowing. I had to replace 4 in the pass 2 years. Now the back brake lights keep saying faulty. The bulb pops out . I have to push it back into place. Then its out again. Now the navigation system is faulty . Plus the trans misson is faulty or everytime I shift the gear into drive it cuts off. I have to put it to neutral and then it moves. When I get to the speed 50 or 60mph thecar trembles. Im afraid that I may wreck.

2 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2020

Both windshield wipers suddenly stopped working making it extremely unsafe to drive. Dealership said both motors are bad and need to be replaced. Automatic lights just started going on randomly in the daylight and the brake lights would be illuminated when not braking. Back windshield wiper suddenly does off when it's not turned on. In the last month I have spent more than half of what this car is worth on repair! what a lemon!.

3 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v331000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact called chino hills Ford located at 4480 chino hills pkwy, chino, CA 91710 and it was confirmed that parts were not available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the brake lamp bulb needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

4 Brake Light problem

Failure Date: 02/28/2014

Vehicle info centre indicated a brake light malfunction. All 3 brake lights were inoperative. Personally checked fuse which was not blown and contacted sam galloway Ford in fort myers for service appointment. Was told only a bulb was burnt & that all bulbs were non-functional because of "xmas tree effect". I find it unsafe for a vehicle to loose all brake-light functionality because 1 bulb in the circuit expires. This is exceptionally dangerous when driving at night; which is what happened here. I would like to know if this is a factual situation with this vehicle.


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