Car Stall Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

Ford Escape owners have reported 812 problems related to car stall (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the Escape.

1 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 06/06/2025

Coolent intrusion into the cylinder which cuse the car stall and stop during driving in trafic on the hiway. Ford company is aware of the isue and refuse to issue a recall.

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2 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

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3 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

4 Car Stall problem of the 2008 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 04/14/2021

The car show a message saying "stop safely now" and starts stalling and then suddenly turn off by itself. It can happen while driving in freeway or the street.

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5 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

6 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 03/20/2021

Roughly a year ago Ford issued a notification for a update that helped keep coolant from intruding into the engine. A week ago my car began to stall, flash warning lights, and would barely get me off the road. Upon having my car towed to the dealer they informed me the engine had been damaged from coolant in the engine, the exact issue stated in the notification received a year before. Now the dealer states the short block may need replaced. Why has Ford not issued a recall for an issue that could turn deadly for someone else? this issue is very popular with this car.

7 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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!.

8 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

9 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

10 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 02/22/2021

Tl the contact's wife owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact pushed the vehicle out of the roadway. The contact stated that the service transmission now message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer cavender Ford (4860 interstate 10 frontage rd, columbus, TX 78934, (855)874-2232) where a diagnostic test was still pending. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

11 Car Stall problem of the 2014 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 02/11/2021

Car dash board electrical wiring has gone bad. Originally the information on screen was fading and after about a month no longer shows any information. Ford stated the entire panel would need to be replaced, involving re-reading engine mileage and programming keys again for $700. Did not get that fixed as it's not a necessity. Driver window motor failed without warning while driving with the windows up. Now the engine has been reading a turbo issue but it cannot be determined if it's the actual turbo boost or the waste gate. This lead to transmission skipping and ultimately stalling while driving on highway and then city roads and having to restart car several times to make it home and then towed the car to local mechanic shop who stated transmission needs to be replaced for $4500. Along with a fuel line issue that had already been repaired 2 years prior and again unable to confirm why the turbo sensor code is popping up. Car is used for typical daily driving with children and should not have these issues. There are recalls for this make/year but not on my specific VIN though they are similar issues. The cost to repair the vehicle is more than it is worth and I'm very unsatisfied with the longevity of it. I did get the recall for my doors done after one day driving and a back door opened on its own, come to find out they still need to replace the other doors.

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12 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

13 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

14 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

15 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

16 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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!.

17 Car Stall problem of the 2014 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 01/11/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and jerked however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

18 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

Car is stalling none stop.

19 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

20 Car Stall problem of the 2014 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 12/26/2020

Tl -the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact then saw smoke emerging from the engine compartment. There were no crash or injuries due to the fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire in the engine compartment. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire underneath the vehicle. A fire department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to gordy's automotive repair (2639 s fieldspan rd, duson, la 70529). The contact has not notified the local dealer. The vehicle has been not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer has not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 116,883. Rd.

21 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

22 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

23 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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 .

24 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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 .

25 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

26 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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#.

27 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

28 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

29 Car Stall problem of the 2017 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 09/09/2020

The car stalls on an occasional bases at a traffic light after sitting at the light for a bit. Taking the foot off the brake does not start the car up. I purchased a machine to detect codes and nothing came up.

30 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

31 Car Stall problem of the 2020 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 09/01/2020

The engine light in my 2020 Ford Escape keeps coming on. I took it to adamson, now stiverson dealership, a part was installed on the second visit. Two days later, the engine light came on again. I waited one week until I could get an appointment to return to the dealership on October 22, 2020. After waiting all day, I called the dealership and was told they had not had a chance look at the vehicle. I returned to the dealership on October 23, 2020 to have the dealership determine the problem. The car has hard transitions in accelerations at times and the engine light is on signaling a problem that has not been repaired. I have a warranty on my car. I am paying my notes and warranty but the issue with my "new" car is not resolved.

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32 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

33 Car Stall problem of the 2016 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 08/15/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would not immediately restart. After restarting the vehicle, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hesitated and stalled without warning. The cause of the failures were not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

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34 Car Stall problem of the 2013 Ford Escape

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.

35 Car Stall problem of the 2005 Ford Escape

Failure Date: 08/12/2020

I have a 2005 Escape I bought for my 19year old daughter. The car keeps stalling out putting her at risk driving to and from work. We changed the gas filter and make sure the fluids are checked on a regular basis but it doesn't seem to have helped. The car keeps stalling out. She will be driving and it just cuts off. Doesn't matter what road she's on, city or highway it has done the same thing repeatedly.

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