20 problems related to engine cooling system 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.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started to overheat with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot(h). The contact stated that the engine shut off with the "engine temperature high, stop safely" message was displayed. The contact later discovered that upon inspection of the vehicle, that coolant was leaking from the valve cover. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling); which the contact related to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact called the manufacturer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 75 mph, there was an abnormal coolant odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that her husband was adding coolant to the coolant reservoir weekly. The low coolant message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the freeze plug had failed, and that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while parked upon inspecting the vehicle contact notice cooling leaking in the drive way. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v431000 ( engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed an excessive amount of fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle had consumed approximately a gallon of coolant within a week. Additionally, the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact the coolant needed to be flushed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the contact notice the check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnoses, and they stated the coolant was leaking in the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that the vehicle was not under NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph and accelerating to merge onto the highway, the contact stated that the high engine temperature alert warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to shudder and decelerate. The contact safely pulled off of the highway and shut the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the coolant sensor had malfunctioned and referred the contact to a dealer. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. The VIN was not included.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would send a false alert stating that there was no coolant in the vehicle when it was actually full. The vehicle would send another warning alerting her to pull over as the vehicle simultaneously shuts off. The contact spoke with woody anderson Ford 2500 jordan ln NW, huntsville, al 35810 where she was informed that she would have to wait a week for a diagnostic. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective coolant level sensor. The independent mechanic linked her failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) which was placed on the 2014 Ford Escape. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on her vehicle. The contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 147,000. Jo.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the anti-freeze and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle shook and lost power. When the contact turned the vehicle off and back on, it resumed normal operation after a few minutes. The vehicle was taken to Ford Lincoln of huntington (147 w 11th st, huntington station, NY 11746, (631) 923-2145) where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector, pressure sensor, and wastegate solenoid failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v431000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Car signals its overheating and shuts down after being shut off for a few minutes its fine. This is dangerous as it happened on a freeway onramp. I have replaced practically the entire cooling system in addition to the recalls Ford has done.
The engine appears to give a false overheat alarm and goes into limp mode soon after engine start. Turning engine off and restarting usually clears the overheat alarm and the vehicle operates normally. It will sometimes repeat and could be a problem if this were to happen at an intersection when you need to clear quickly. False overheat issues being reported all over forums with 1. 6 engine. Mechanic replaced engine coolant temperature sensor and problem persists. No other apparent problems with cooling system were found.
Tl � the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicles antifreeze consumed too fast. The vehicle had leaked antifreeze and it is gone within a day. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms at NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling) the contact notified a dealer (town and country Ford (1-205-491-0000), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Jc.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The contact called pennington Ford polaris (807 s van buren st, newton, IL 62448) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v4310000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
My 2013 Ford Escape sel has the 1. 6l v6 engine and is saying that it is over heating and giving me a p1299 code. I have replaced the thermostat it still gives me this code. I can let the car sit for several days and turn it on and it will immediately say that it is overheating. I can clear the code out of the system and drive the car for several days to a week with no problems. This issue happen with approximately 98,000 miles on the vehicle. I have researched online and the 2013 Ford Escape 1. 6l engine has a recall on this issue but according to my VIN number my vehicle does not have this recall. Engine and engine cooling recall number 12v551000. I also have an issue with my vehicle hesitating. I will be driving and the rpms will bounce up and down then it will tell me there is a "transmission failure". After it sends that warning message the vehicle will run fine. I have had this issue since I have purchased the vehicle with approximately 40,000 miles on it at that time. The dealership told me there is nothing they can do about it that Ford recall it but there is no way to fix it. Again I have researched and they have a recall on this with the 2013 Ford Escapes but according to my VIN my vehicle does not have this recall. Electrical system:wiring recall number 15v813000.
A few months after buying my car it began to have cooling issues. My car is continuously overheating and needing coolant. As I am driving the low coolant light/ display will come on and then my car will slow down then stop. This has happened to while on the highway as well as the city streets. I add coolant to my car at least twice a week and this issue continues to happen. When I am parked my car is fine but as I am driving it gets really dangerous. There were times when the person behind me would have to slam on their breaks or swerve to avoid slamming into the back of me. It is a true miracle I have not been involved in an accident. I have a small child and she is terrified to be in my vehicle. I feel that there is an overall problem with the cooling system. I have talked to various people with the same car and we all experience the same issues.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle independently reduced speed advertently as the engine or transmission warning light illuminated. The contact was unsure of which warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the cooling system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact noticed that the vehicle was loosing antifreeze. In addition, the contact stated that the engine was running hot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v431000 (engine, engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Recall repair done in August 2014 for well publicized localized overheating of cylinder head issue. Have had two instances of overheating since. . . The last incident occured on 2/19. The vehicle went to low power mode and instructed my wife to pull over immediately and stop engine. . . She did. . . . After sitting for approx 10 minutes she restarted the engine and temperatures returned to normal however the engine light is now on and I will be taking the vehicle for repairs again on Monday. I am very concerned about the reliability of this vehicle and specifically this engine option. I have no idea what damage was caused by this lastest incident. . . I'm sure there will be some residual longevity impacts if I keep the vehicle. I predict that this engine will continue to have issues. . Both incidents did occur during extreme cold (below zero) so it seems to be cooling system related. . . Which was the basis of the original recall.
On 5/31/14, upon starting vehicle (2. 0 l, sel), vehicle running rough, sputtering, lurching when accelerator was depressed, etc. Message on dash screen stated "engine fault - service now". Drove car approximately 8 miles to a Ford dealer I was not familiar with. Turned car off but then decided to move car. Started car, all issues disappeared, so I left and drove car 35 miles to my home with no issues. Drove car until 6/20/14 when exact symptoms happened again. Drove car with symptoms occurring to local Ford dealer. Mechanic suspected cooing system problem, turned off engine without hooking up to computer for diagnosis. Minutes later, mechanic decided problem was not cooling system related since Escape was a 2. 0 l (cooling system problems apparently occur with 1. 6 l models), but was instead the map sensor which was replaced on 6/26/14. Next day (6/27/14) after map sensor replacement, same exact issues. No time to take to a dealer, so I shut it off and restarted it and all symptoms disappeared. Drove regularly until 7/16/14, when exact symptoms occurred again. Drove directly to local Ford dealer, left it running. They hooked up the diagnostic computer while running which showed error code related to map sensor again. Explained to mechanic that my research has indicated that TSB 13-12-12 might address the problem which is related to wiring in the "signal return splices. " he agreed. Made appointment for next day, 7/17/14. Upon starting on 7/17/14, same symptoms. Turned off, restarted, symptoms cleared and I drove it with no issues to my local Ford dealer. Local dealer called and said they looked at the wire splices, made some "adjustments" (no new parts) and that vehicle is ready for pick up. If this occurs again, which I believe it will, I will ask for wire harness replacement to the signal return(s). Dangerous, well-documented problem.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. A week after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown manufacturer recall, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cooling bypass valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed as having the same failure. The vehicle was repaired again, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. The VIN was not provided.