2013 Ford Escape problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2757 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Escape. The most-reported areas: Engine (1269), Power Train (402), Electrical System (340).
Key takeaways
- 2757 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 50 involve a crash, 91 a fire, 55 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1269 | 46% |
| Power Train | 402 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 340 | 12% |
| Steering | 303 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 301 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 248 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 175 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 | 3% |
| Structure | 88 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 75 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 65 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 55 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Escape SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Escape SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-21
Difficulty switching from park to drive or reverse. then from reverse to drive
Steering - filed 2026-10-21
The steering wheel assist failed when I turned the car on to leave work. I had to get it towed to a car repair shop and they told me the entire steering rack had to be replaced because the assist is built into the rack.
Engine - filed 2026-10-19
1.Engine 2.Fire 3.none 4.Police 5.No light or symptoms
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More for the 2013 Ford Escape
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.