One problem related to transfer case 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.
Car had problems shifting. Transfer case was replaced. After about 3 months, the car had problems shifting again. A transmission failure warning came on the screen and the car wouldn't shift. The shifting problem occurred coming out of park and then between 2 and 3 gear. Then, the transmission would not past 3rd or 4th gear. The transmission failure warning came on while the car was in motion on the highway while going 50mph. I was approximately 20 miles from home and almost didn't make it.