Radiator problems of the 2013 Ford Escape

2013 Ford Escape, coolant leak from the time I purchased in 2015, returned to dealership to resolve issue 3 times and issue was not resolved. Last time there they informed me a radiator needed to be replaced which I was unable to afford. I have been filling w/antifreeeze unitlnow to bring to a mechcanic. No leak in radiator he feels the engine burning the coolant and a head gasket needed. I see there is a recall do to coolant leakcausing a fire. I need to know whats my next step to resolve this issue to avoid a dangerous encounter.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact was driving at an unknown speed, when the overheat and emergency pullover warning lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he poured water into the radiator reservoir and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact informed capital Ford of lillington (945 n main st, lillington, nc 27546) of the failure and recall but was informed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that recalls were VIN specific. The manufacturer offered no additional assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the "service engine" indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that there was no coolant in the radiator. The following day, the same message was displayed. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who stated that the engine was leaking coolant, but the origin of the leak could not be determined. Gurley leep Ford (320 e ireland rd, south bend, in 46614) was informed of the failures via phone. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 138,402.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 60 mph, the temperature gauge increased and white smoke emerged from the engine compartment. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and added coolant. The vehicle returned to normal for a few minutes, but then began smoking again. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced a line between the radiator and the engine; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to northside Ford (12300 san pedro Ave, san antonio, TX 78216) where it was determined that there was an engine coolant leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Engine coolant kept leaking. Notices about 'engine coolant low' were not corrected, even after I had 2 heater hoses replaced, as per the service repair report recommended. This was done, first one hose, costing $485, the light still came on about 4 weeks later, and the second hose was replaced costing ~ $475. Even after this, on Saturday September 7th, 2019, the engine began making incredible noises and smoke starting coming out from under the hood. I was able to pull over, out of the line of traffic and my granddaughter and I got out immediately! no coolant, no oil and the radiator(/) cap had bubbly 'stuff' in it. I have copies of paperwork that states, " customer states that the 'low engine coolant 'light comes on, over a period of several months. I cannot believe that the Ford dealership . . . N e v e r. . Mentioned that this might be part of a recall, for this exact problem! I consider this fraud by deception. After being told that a new engine would cost me $7,000, Ford said they would give me 'financial assistance of $1700, toward the engine cost. I am retired, working a part time job! I cannot afford this, especially since I feel that this was such a well-kept secret by the dealer. Obviously, this is the same engine problem that caused nhtsato require a recall on:12v551000 12/03. 2012 and recall #12v431000 09/04/2012. This car should have been one of those recalled!! I'm lucky my granddaughter and I weren't killed on a highway, or injured others while on the road, during this fiasco. Thank you for any help you can give. I appreciate someone looking out for the consumer.

Recalls on Ford Escape. I am aware that a lot of the 2013 Ford Escapes have recalls on them. Mine was not included in the recall but I have a leak in my coolant hose that I am having to replace now. I have had a lots of trouble out of the vehicle. I had to replace the radiator a couple of years back and my car for the longest time would just stop in middle of the road after taking off.

Sudden leak of radiator fluid and the engine light came on with extreme heat warning. Car alerted to pull over immediately, and on the road it was a risky maneuver. Towed to dealership where was informed it was a bad water pump and hoses. However it is very similar to existing recalls and complaints.

This has happened now (2) separate times a month apart. While driving down the road at 70-75 mph the vehicle will loose power and tell me to pull over. I am not able to restart vehicle and the engine temperature will spike to hot. This all happens in a matter of seconds with little or no time to react and pull vehicle to a safe spot. There has been radiator fluid pouring over the engine on both times this has happened and is now costing me a lot of money to fix. I feel that this is an issue with the Escape in general and not with just mine.

Total engine failure at 73269 miles. Vehicle has been recalled multiple times for engine coolant low/engine overheating warnings. Recall work was completed on vehicle; however, still had issues with engine coolant low/engine overheating warnings where the car had to be towed in to a dealer. Prior to the holidays, took car in to local shop for a new battery and air filter. This vehicle is a personal vehicle that isn't driven much. I have a company car. On December 23, 2017, leaving amarillo, texas, entered feeder road to access interstate. Engine coolant low warning came on and then immediately followed by engine overheating warning. Towed to firestone -- they said it was a temperature sensor and they didn't have the part. Towed to gene messer Ford -- they had it for two weeks, and just informed me that the entire engine will need to be replaced -- due to overheating - cylinder head warped -- $6,800 for the repair. This particular engine has been cited for safety concerns because of 29 fires. I contacted Ford prior to this to ask for help and they declined. These engines have had multiple recalls for cylinder head problems and the recall didn't fix the problem, as my vehicle still had "engine coolant low and engine overheating warnings" after the recall was completed. The continuous engine coolant low warning resulted in the vehicle also receiving a new radiator in 2016.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. On several occasions, the engine coolant indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carriage Ford inc at (812) 284-4444 (908 e lewis and clark pkwy, clarksville, in 47129) where it was diagnosed that the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. On another occasion, the contact noticed coolant had leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred and the coolant engine indicator illuminated. The contact returned to carriage Ford inc, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v551000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

If this happened on the interstate we could be killed(dead). Our Escape has only 10,800 miles on it, and is driven by my wife. She drove it intown for about 15 miles 2 days previously. On this day, she started the car. Idled it for about 3 minutes, put it in gear and 400 ft. Later the dash light said shut down engine, overheat. The gas pedal was inop. . The car would only go about 1 mile per hour. No matter what I did to the gas pedal it would not allow the car to do more than idle. I checked under the hood and saw no leaks, the radiator reservoir was about 1/2 full. We had the car towed to landmark Ford in spfd, IL 5 days later they told me that the radiator hose had a hole in it. (they threw the hose away and would not let me see it) we have absolutely no leakage stains on our driveway. They charged me $429. 49 to replace the radiator hose. I checked the cost of the motorcraft hose at the autoparts store it was $28. 66. I am long ago retired , but was certified in many different engine repair types. The 1st thing we always checked was the thermostat. They did not test or replace the thermostat according to their bill. I suspect fraud from the dealer, but this is not your concern. What is the concern is the probable cause of injury or death when the engine computer lites the dash and stops the accelerator function. On a highway that can and probably will cause an accident. . Thank you --james keller, 217-529-2422.

Since January 18, my car has stalled many time while driving, has been to the dealership six times, not fixed, always unable to replicate. It has now been there for a week, trying to replicate the stalling. It has stalled while diving out of my driveway, on side streets, and twice on the highway. No engine lights go on, it just stalls. The radiator, the map sensor and now the battery have been replaced, still no fix. The water pump was replaced after a recall in 2014 after overheating and coolant leaks.

Starting in April of 2014 when the car was only 9 months old the warning light came on "get to safety" overheating engine. It went to pleasantville Ford where they replaced the engine. 1 month later all the transmission fluid fell out of the care. Back to pleasantville Ford where they replaced a part. Over the next 8 months the warning over heating "get to safety" would happen another 7 times. Ford would tow the car to pleasantville Ford they would fix (a sensor, fill fluid, and give me the run around) the final time I filled a complaint with bbb. They got a Ford mechanic from deer born, mi to look at the car. He replaced the radiator and right axial. Only for two weeks later the same "get to safety" and the car dies again.