One problem related to catalytic convertor 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.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was having regular maintenance performed, the technician notified the contact that the heat shield that guarded the catalytic converter detached. The contact mentioned that he was concerned that the vehicle may catch on fire due to the failure. As a result, the private mechanic stated that the heat shield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,800.