Car Stall problems of the 2013 Ford Escape - part 1

187 problems related to car stall 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 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his son was driving at slow speeds, the coolant gauge was show a low coolant level before the vehicle stalled. The driver added water to the coolant and drove to his destination. The contact stated the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact was informed the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) by the previous owner in 2014. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while depressing the acceleration pedal, the vehicle stalled. The check engine and battery warning lights illuminated after the vehicle shut-off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the map air pressure sensor was faulty. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to premier Ford (5001 glenwood rd, brooklyn, NY 11234) to be diagnosed. The mechanic indicated that the update for the engines computer system and map air sensor were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 85,000.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and stalled without warning. After the vehicle stalled, the contact pushed the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to perkins Chevrolet Buick GMC (22 east frist st la-junta CO 81050, (719) 384-4401 where it was diagnosed with a depleted battery and a faulty starter. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2021

I have only had this vehicle 2 days and it stalls on me. Slowing down coming to red light car stalls. Happened 3 times in 2 days. No lights on the dashboard or anything. I am deathly afraid to drive it now totally unsafe!.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/09/2021

There is a slow antifreeze leak. Every two days, antifreeze has to be added but the leak is not visible. Also, upon starting the car, shifting into drive and attempting to accelerate; the car will get bogged down right before 20 miles per hour and then stop unexpectedly. It does not completely use power but it does stall. There has been no explanation found for this and it is a daily occurrence.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2021

Since the day we brought it home from the dealership it will randomly die or stall out when you put it in gear. Today it actually died while still in park. Once it gets going down the road it's fine but sometimes it dies within the first minute. Yesterday it died 7 different times. It is not showing any warning lights or error codes.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2021

When starting the vehicle, 70% of the time the vehicle stalls after 1 minute, sometimes on the road which is dangerous. Now it is stalling after it has been driven for awhile and I place it in park. It now stalls while idling. In all instances I can restart the car with no problems. . . Except if it stalls again, which is now approximately 50% of the time.

8 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2021

The car suddenly stalls while driving. Has happened about once a week for the past 2 months. No engine codes have appeared and none were detected when I took car to auto repair shop shortly after an event. Has happened shortly after initially starting vehicle.

9 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The engine oil and engine coolant warning lights were illuminated. An audible chime and the message "caution immediate alert chance of fire" was displayed. The contact parked the vehicle and the next day an independent mechanic filled the engine coolant reservoir and drove the vehicle to the shop to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine coolant was over temperature and that the power reduced to temperature as the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact informed the dealer steven's jersey city Ford (740 NJ-440, jersey city, NJ 07305) of the failure but was informed that the vehicle had exceeded the warranty coverage. The contact contacted the manufacturer, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 48,000.

10 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2021

Vehicle stalling at different times. There is no codes when it happens and no set time. Don't feel safe driving this vehicle as we are seniors and don't want to get stranded some were! going back to my personal mechanic on 2/2/21 to see if they can fix the problem. I think Ford should foot the bill as this car is unsafe for our highways.

11 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2021

We have a 2013 Ford Escape and it dies/stalls out periodically. When this happens, there is no warning and typically it is after idling (at a stop light). My daughter was at a stop light after getting gas and once the light turned green, and she began to accelerate, the vehicle died and she had to coast across a 7 lane busy street to get out of traffic. This is not a new problem, it has happened on more than one occasion. We have taken it to the mechanic and it doesn't typically bring up a "code" on the machine they use. On one occasion, it did and we replaced the fuel pump ($600) which did not solve the problem. This is a huge safety concern!!! and after reading some additional information, there are a lot of people with the same problem! please do something!.

12 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

Car is stalling none stop.

13 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2020

The car has stalling issues. When I start it it chugs and stalls. I restart it and drive approximately 15 miles. Let the car sit a few minutes and get in to drive away and it stalls again. It also intermittently stalls while driving down the road. I also have a heating issue. I purchased the car Dec. 26. 2020 and it has been in the Ford service dept since Jan 4, 2021. Only the heat has been gbeing looked at. The stalling hasnt been looked into . Heat only works when accelerating.

14 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2020

My 2013 Ford Escape 1. 6l stalls at low speeds. This occurs randomly when the car is moving at a slow speed. For example when approaching a stop sign on a city street. This has happened multiple times, too numerous to count.

15 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

For the last 2 years our Escape will stall out while driving when the weather is cold but after the car has been in motion for more than 20 minutes, this has been terrifying with my child in the car we have almost been in several accidents due to the car just stalling out while driving in traffic, we have taken it to the dealer and other mechanics and nobody can figure it out we have repaired the turbo and catalytic converter among other various repairs that have cost us thousands of dollars and nothing has fixed this issue. This is a safety issue! I've almost been hit by a semi on the freeway because my car stalled out while driving it! it happened again today.

16 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2020

While attempting to accelerate the vehicle stalls then shuts down . Then while just driving it does the same. This happens while actively driving the car .

17 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2020

I drive vehicle a little and if I stop then when I start car it will stall when I start driving and I have to crank it again and it will go a little and die again. I pulled into intersection and car died leaving me in sitting in the highway . I almost got hit by another car .

18 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2020

Car stalls while driving this has been an on going problem and looses coolant always no mechanic can find the issues I'm scared for me and children this is the second time I have reached out to you.

19 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2020

It keeps stalling on me. When I back out of driveway it dies. At stop sign, ready to go and it dies. I've called Ford and they say it's not under warranty. I have 3 grandchildren and it died on me 3 times when they are n the car with me. Ford needs to step up and stand by their product before a fatality happens. Lawsuits will be coming. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly; 4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! in suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - unable to provide information for all the characters in the VIN. #vpic#.

20 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2020

I have had my car for a few years now and bought used from a dealership scott Ford. My car had low miles and it was in my budget, plus good on gas and from what I was told farley safe. This car has given me so many problems since purchasing it and has left me out of hundreds of dollars. My latest issue is a huge one and I believe that there should be a recall on this car after doing my research as so many other people have sadly had to deal with the same issue. I pick my young children up from a carline at their school, and one day when I was there my car started to rev up slightly then it stalled on me completely. I was able to get it started the second time with slight hesitation on the engines part. Long story short my car stalled on me a total of 5 times. The third time I was able to drive away from car line and parked across 3 parking spaces as it stalled on me again. I popped my hood and my engine seemed to be extremely hot, then I sat there with my 2 young children, thankfully on a decently nice day outside for a half hour. I was able to start it again and went to leave to head home, and just as I was about to get into the turning lane it stalled right across on coming traffic. I had to roll my windo down and motion people to stop as I frantically tried to start my car again. After 2 tries I was able to start it and went into reverse and parked in the schools parking lot, since this incident my car has stalled a total of 11 times, and just again once this afternoon when I was leaving the grocery store reversing out of my parking spot. I feel this is extremely unfair because I am still like so many people making payments on this vehicle. I shouldn't have to worry about my children's safety and others because my vehicle is a pos. I am very upset by this I paid good money for this vehicle and all the dealership will do is charge me outrageously and not care.

21 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2020

When taking off and or in the middle of driving car will stall out. I have hit my hit my head head on the window from the power stopping so quickly. I'm scared that one day this could cost me, and my children's life.

22 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2020

The vehicle turns off with no warning while I am driving. I will be doing 45 miles per hour and the car will turn off. Turning into traffic it will stall too.

23 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, and stopping at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to her destination. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times. Allan vigil Ford Lincoln (6790 mount zion blvd, morrow, GA 30260, (678) 355-8257) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 172,306.

24 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2020

Without warning, my vehicle has stalled while driving. Error message comes up saying engine fault service now. I've taken it in multiple times and they have a throttle stuck open code that shows and they clear it each time. Not 3 min after leaving the shop, it dies again. Very dangerous as I have been on major roads when this has happened. Everything stays running but I have zero gas pedal power. I coast into a safe place and turn it off and start it backup for it to happen all over again. Shop has run diagnostics on it several times with the same code coming up. If I'm crossing an intersection and another car is coming at me, I'd be hit without a doubt. It's instantaneous, no warning and very random. There is nothing in particular happening that I can attribute it to.

25 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at a stop light. The contact stated that the rpm revved up however, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to fowler Ford located at 3400 s. Sheridan rd, tulsa, ok 74145, where it was stated that since there was no anti-lock braking system, no help would be provided. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13v583000 (engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

26 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2020

It will chug then stall when stopped. I have to start it, rev the engine drop it into neutral, rev it again and drop into drive to get moving again. Sometimes it stalls numerous times before being able to move.

27 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/03/2020

I have had many issues with my 2013 Ford Escape and it seems everything that keeps happening is a recall but for some reason never applies to my vehicle. My Ford stalled for the first time a few months ago. I was at an event that I made it to with no issues. It sat in the parking lot for about 45 minutes. When I tried to leave, it wouldn't turn on. I sat in the vehicle for about 10 minutes until it finally started and was able to drive away. Ever since this, it has been stalling every once in a while. Sometimes it will start and I can drive a few yards away before it stalls and I am forced to turn the key off and try again. It would do this a few times then I would be able to drive again. Another issue I've had is sometimes while I am driving, everything will shut off but the vehicle will keep driving. Everything meaning: air conditioning, all lights, radio, touch screen. . Anything that is on while I'm driving will shut off for around five minutes or so. I keep going without touching any of these things, then they will all turn back on, on their own. This happens very rarely. I have taken my Ford in to get these issues looked at. They told me these were recalls, printed the recall paperwork out, and told me to go to a dealership to get it fixed. When I took it in, I was told these issues were indeed recalls for 2013 Ford Escapes but "did not apply to my vehicle" and was sent away. Now, my Ford randomly started leaking gas last week after only just turning it on while sitting in my home driveway (didn't drive anywhere). I looked up "gas leaks in 2013 Ford Escape" and its a recall for 1. 6-liter engine, which is what I have but when I put the VIN in the recall website it says "0 unrepaired recalls". Why do I keep having the same exact problems that are described in recall details for 2013 Ford Escape but keep getting told its not for my 2013 Ford Escape?.

28 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2020

Our vehicle often experiences a rough idle or shudder at low speeds, sometimes resulting in a complete stall while in traffic. The cause can be traced via an obd code reader to the map sensor - which has been cleaned and replaced multiple times. This is evidence that the recall issued by Ford (14s17-s1) for faulty map/engine harness wiring and subsequent repair (not performed by an authorized Ford dealer - prior to our ownership) were not performed successfully and should be completed again by an authorized repair facility (a Ford dealer). This issue causes many safety concerns, as the vehicle can shut off while in gear and moving. Ford refuses to accept responsibility due to the fact that the recall has "already been performed" and was a one-time only solution. This is completely unacceptable and has resulted in a fear of driving the vehicle in certain situations, due to the proposed dangers.

29 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2020

Vehicle stalls while being driven, causing engine to shut down.

30 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2020

Freeway driving and car stalled. Able to drive to close dealership with pedal to floor and getting about 8 mph. Replaced throttle body. Left dealership. Driving side streets 2 miles from dealership and same thing. 8 mph. Towed back to dealer. Said it might be wire harness $2000. They test drive though and no problem after moving wires around. So I took car and drove a few days but then after exiting highway about one mile it does it again. Towed back to dealer where I start it and get zero warnings. Drives ok. But leave it there. They think it's purge valve now. Glad I didn't replace wire harness. They say it isn't giving any codes not sure what to do. Scary to lose all acceleration on freeway!.

31 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2020

Vehicle periodically stalls without warning shortly after starting or driving the vehicle and it's inconsistent with when this occurs. The stalling typically occurs shortly after starting the engine and driving a very short distance (I. E. , <50 feet) and requires us to sit and try multiple times before it continues to drive without stalling. No englne light turns on and no notice for when this happens.

32 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the purge valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

33 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2020

Starting in may of 2020 my Ford Escape started stalling while driving on the street as well as the expressway it hesitates it does not accelerate the moment you tap the accelerator the car starts to sputter and then completely stalls out and stops in the middle of wherever you are the street parking lot it doesn't matter it also has done this back-to-back multiple times occurring maybe four to six times in a row barely allowing me to make it from one destination to the other. The Escape also overheated replaced the coolant sensor replaced the fuel regulator and it still does the same exact thing. It just decreased the amount of times that it would do it in a row so now it does it to three times. It also stalls out and dies while it stoplights making left or right turn as you're approaching an intersection coming to a stop barely hitting the accelerator.

34 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/18/2020

Frequently and usually right after I turn the car on, the abs light will come on, the traction control light will come on, and then my car will stall. I can usually crawl into a parking space/off the side of the road. Occasionally the hill start assist light will come on and occasionally the 4wd disabled light will come on. The abs and traction control have come on on the interstate and highways before, but they have only caused my car to stall (luckily) right after I turn it on and begin to move. The hill start assist will usually only come on if I come to a full stop while driving, whether I am on a hill or not. This happened once when we first got the car (4. 5 years ago). It did not happen again until about 6 months ago. It now has started happening very frequently at multiple times a day for the past 2 weeks or so.

35 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2020

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while slowing down to stop at the red light, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after a moment the vehicle regained normal function. The contact stated that the failure was experienced several times. The contact was not aware of any warning lights before, during, or after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to tracy Ford (3500 auto plaza way, tracy, CA 95304, (855)227-1279) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the voltage of the battery was very low. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a diagnostic trouble code. An independent mechanic also performed a diagnostic but did not retrieve a trouble code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.



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