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2013 Ford Escape SUV 4x2

16
Recalls
2011
Complaints
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Safety Ratings.

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Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side
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Driver
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Rollover Star Rating

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Rollover Risk: 19.1%

Complaints
Recalls

2011 Complaints

for 2013 FORD ESCAPE
11/30/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gx0du******
Summary

Upon driving with my 3 young children on a 45mph road with 0 warning or notification the car quit accelerating. upon pulling over it would not restart. I had it towed to my house. A new battery was purchased and the car seemed fine. not even a few days later the low coolant light came on and even after filling it the next day it was empty again. Then whenever i slowed down, stopped at a light or stop sign the car will not accelerate as if the gears are not engaging.the reverse doesn't work at all anymore. after making a left turn into my neighborhood the car without any warning lights or notice would not go at all and i tried to restart to get it to go and a car (that was wayyy down the rd) honked it's horn and sped by me to where my car rattled. With my 3 children in the car who were terrified. My oldest who is 8 now has anxiety getting into vehicles. I called ford dealership and was told to call Ford. Ford said they had assistance prpgrams and then upon calling back with scheduled appointment said there was no such thing. Im told it's $100 just to diagnose it at ford and refuse to wave it. They said it sounds like the transmission which would be around 8k +... I'm only halfway through this car loan and am now paying on a car that is no longer drivable and costs more to fix than it's even worth. This is totally wrong that this car can still legally be sold with an open investigation as dangerous as this. it shouldn't take a death for action. The car is available for inspection upon request. It is sitting in my driveway.

11/30/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

My car has stalled numerous times and have had 2 different shops look at this and this isnt the fuel pump and the drive module was replaced to try and this didnt fix no issues with this and they said there is something def wrong with this and there are numerous recalls on the same issue as with my car for these cars. Wiring harness or ecu issues is what I am being told possibly. This car is a danger. From the first time I bought this in the shop and I dont even drive this car much at all. This is a danger and Ford needs to address these cars. My car stopping in the middle of the road and I almost was rear ended.

11/26/2021
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/23/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

In my 2013 Escape, the driver's side seatbelt would no longer retract back in place on its own- and while driving it would not retract properly, usually staying loose and laying on my lap while buckled. The passenger side seatbelt would not fit snug around the passenger either. Both front seatbelts would not restrain anyone in the event of braking hard. I took it in for repair to Fred Bean's Ford in Exton, PA. It was unsafe to drive the car because both the driver and passenger would fly forward when the brakes were pushed hard- no restraining at all from either seatbelt. The dealership charged me over $1200 to install a new part called a pretensioner in both seatbelts. I saved my receipt.

11/23/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and told the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

11/22/2021
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/16/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gxxdu******
Summary

While I was driving through my neighbor hood, I was making a left turn at an intersection and found that my vehicles power steering had stopped working. I was able to park the car and restarted it. It seemed fine while I was backing out of the space but as I was pulling forward the power steering went out again. Throughout the week the power steering would be working and then the next moment it would cut out unexpectedly.

11/22/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/21/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gx2du******
Summary

Battery went dead for 2 days. Once charged up Imediatley the back light of the truck were off.Even the turn signals dont work properly. Gabe it a few minutes to charge up then when i tried to turn it off it wouldnt shutt off. Took the ignition key out and it still stayed running. It turned off only after 5-10 min on its on. I thought it had to do something with the back lights so I disconeccted the backup light and pluged them back in and And tried to turn it off and on again and the same problem presisted. Engine still kept on running without the keys inside.

11/20/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

When the car has run (the engine is warm, so not a cold start), starting it again will lead to a stall, usually within two minutes. The car can be idling or moving, and it sputters and dies. It will start again, but will often stop one more time. Re-starting is becoming more hesitant (slower) as my mechanic can find no way to repair this problem (yet). This stopping has put me in some very, very dangerous situations, such as crossing a road with traffic oncoming or merging on to a highway. The car also has stalled going up a hill.

11/18/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/16/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

I have a Ford Escape 2013 1.6 engine. The engine will sputter and stall and completely die. It does this spontaneously and no warning to indicate it will. I have gone to Ford multiple times about this issue yet they say there's nothing they can do about this issue.

11/16/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 10/15/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her daughter had to add coolant to the vehicle. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic contact who stated the vehicle was leaking coolant internally. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

11/16/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 10/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9gxxdu******
Summary

The contact's wife owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a warning alert would frequently chime as the low coolant warning message would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact had to frequently replenish the coolant due to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,460.

11/15/2021
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/25/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

Power steering seemed to failed driving, unable to turn. The mechanic said the steering wheel column needs to be replaced. There was no warning. This put me and my children at risk that could’ve been fatal.

11/13/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

2013 Ford Escape Titanium 2.0L Ecoboost started making weird noises. I took it to the dealer to be looked at and now the Cylinder and turbo have to be replaced along with associated parts, due to coolant leaking into the block. Cost upwards of $6k to have it fixed. The parts alone costs almost the same as a new engine. I am blessed that it didn't seize or catch on fire before now. The backup camera is also giving me issue. I was told by the mechanic that it is also a well known problem and they have to replace a lot of Ford cameras costing about $900 to do so.

11/12/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gx5du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would overheat without warning. The contact had the spark plugs, engine coils, and valve cover gasket replaced on multiple occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer however, a diagnostic test was not performed. The contact was informed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

11/09/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 04/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the low coolant warning light was illuminated. The message to “Pull Over Immediately” was displayed on the instrument panel before the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer three times to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact the NHTSA.gov website to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

11/08/2021
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
Incident Date: 11/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

I was attempting to move the vehicle which had been parked on the street in front of my residence into the driveway so it would be out of the way of the scheduled street sweeping. I could typically just reverse right angle the vehicle into the driveway. However, upon reversing the vehicle moved but not according to the way I was steering it. After a few failed attempts, I stopped to assess why this was happening. I know the emergency brake had been released, there were no alerts visible on the dashboard. I got out of the vehicle, no flat tire, nothing appeared different from when I parked the vehicle 36 hours prior. No signs that it had been struck since then. No obstructions behind or under the vehicle. I got back in and tried again. I was able to get it up onto the sidewalk but in a very unintended position. Further attempts did get it partially into the driveway but I nearly hit the picket fence in the front yard in doing so. With it now half on the sidewalk and half in the driveway, I put the brake on satisfied it was now off the street and no longer subject to city parking violation penalty. I had to cancel my work meeting and called the auto club for a tow. During the tow service pick-up, it appeared that the front driver side wheel was not aligning with the steering mechanism but we could manually position the wheel so we could get enough movement and position the vehicle and move it by chain onto the tow truck platform. Prior to parking the vehicle in front of the house, I had driven it without any problems. There was no evidence that it had been damaged or impacted by another vehicle or vandal.

11/05/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

Shifter bushing is worn out and broken not allowing the vehicle to go into gear and lock to that gear. I was parked during this time but it didn't allow my car to go into park without force so wasn't sure if the car would rollback. I mentioned the open recall on certain models to Ford and was confirmed that the issue is re-occurring in multiple Ford Escape, Focus, and Fusion models to date. The vehicle has been repaired for the same open recall (18S20) but paid for by out-of-pocket expenses. There were no warning or indications that the vehicle had this issue the issue happened once on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

11/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic convertor to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 111,319.

11/04/2021
Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9j96du******
Summary

This just so the information is sent in to someone I bought this car used from.day one had problems warranty did not cover anything. First when you would start it it would flash power steering assist fault on the dash you shut car off and restart it goes away. Then the turbo boost sensors keep going I have replaces these three different times find out there is a service bulletin out for it but ford won't fix it for free there is a short in the wire you have to pay out of pocket for. Next was driving down the road and lost all power it went into limp mode while we were driving. The transmission is all messed up in this vehicle it was leaking fluid and took it to a shop to see where and can't find it. There are other electrical issues with the car I have 157k on it

11/03/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/02/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0hx9du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing out of the driveway and attempting to turn out of the driveway, the steering wheel locked up preventing the vehicle from turning. The contact shifted the vehicle into PARK and restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel unlocked. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, several days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the failure recurred, and the steering wheel locked. The contact was able to manually pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and restart the vehicle to unlock the steering wheel. The power steering assists warning light was illuminated during the failure. The local dealer went to the residence and picked up the vehicle to perform a diagnostic test. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

11/01/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

Check engine light soon light appeared in the morning. When accelerating up a steep incline, the engine temperature rose to the level of overheating within ~30 seconds and displayed the pull over immediately warning. At this time the engine began to emit a burning smell The check engine light went off but when I took the vehicle to a garage the next day, they were able to pull code P26B7, related to the engine coolant bypass. There is a TSB 13-2-15 related to this issue. The vehicle has less then 38,000 miles on it

11/01/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9gx4du******
Summary

The water pump is leaking which is causing residual issues with the timing. I don't know enough about engines to know for certain how severe the safety concern is with this, but I felt negligent to not report it. The problem has been reviewed by a garage and an independent mechanic. It has not been inspected by insurance or police. The warning light only came on after the leak almost completely drained the coolant.

11/01/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/29/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0g9xdu******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering assist fault message was illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect and directed the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

10/27/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 03/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9g9xdu******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that she had initially observed spots on her driveway due to an unknown leak. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics however, none of the mechanics could find the source of the leak. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had discovered that the coolant reservoir was empty. While refilling the coolant reservoir, the coolant spilled out of the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to her residence. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was provided a case number and was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

10/27/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G92DU******
Summary

After warmup, engine stalls at stop. It restarts, but intermittently stalls again at stop/go or when slowing down.

10/26/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/25/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F78DU******
Summary

While leaving the grocery store, my 2013 Ford Escape S, when I started it showed the fault “Steering assist fault service required”. The steering wheel was hard to turn, so I turned the car off and restarted the car. The message was gone and my car’s steering was back to normal. I called the Ford dealership and told them about the problem and they said there is no recall for this problem. My car has barely 64K miles on the odometer. I’ve read many customer complaints about this issue and Ford has done nothing about this. This is a safety concern regarding the loss of power steering and could possibly cause someone to have an accident or even kill someone. I don’t wanna spend thousands of dollars to repair something that should be recalled and be fixed by Ford free of charge.

10/25/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

The contact's cousin owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that his cousin informed him that the vehicle was overheating and leaking antifreeze after parking the vehicle. The contact, an independent mechanic, performed a pressure test and noticed there was antifreeze leaking from a hole in the cylinder head. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but did not diagnose the vehicle. The dealer gave the contact a printout of a possible failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,058.

10/25/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/18/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9h90du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that as her daughter attempted to place the gear shifter into reverse, the gear shifter seized between reverse and neutral. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact's daughter called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train). The contact then had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. Don's Ford (5712 Horatio St, Utica, NY 13502) was also called and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic where it remained in their possession unrepaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.

10/20/2021
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS SENSORS.

10/14/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message electrical fault was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was not notified. The contact called the manufacturer, but no assistance was offered regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

10/14/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/23/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gx8du******
Summary

We have constant issues with the coolant system and finally a mechanic said that what was wrong was actually a recalled item. There was localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which caused a crack in the head/ gasket and is allowing oil/ coolant to leak internally. We then took it to out local Ford dealership, they confirmed the problem and that it would have been covered under USANHTSA recall # 13V583000, EXCEPT that there was an "inspection" done and "no leaks were found at this time". We are questioning the inspection/ remedy since the EXACT problem stated in the recall happened.

10/13/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/15/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

The bushing for the internal shifter does not stay in place and the car can then not change gears. It has been a recall on “vin specific” cars. How can a recall be vin specific when all 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicle are having the same issue. My vehicle did not have a protective cap on top of the bushing to prevent it from coming off which is what the recall is for.

10/13/2021
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/03/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H98DU******
Summary

Bought my 2013 Ford Escape SEL 2 years ago. The airbag light has been on the whole time. I went and had it checked after I was hit in the passenger front side and airbags did not depoly. My husband got hurt. I was told it needs a part replaced. I know there was a recall on the airbags on this vehicle and the owner stated never had it replaced thru recall. I always have my 2 youngest grandbabies with me and I want to keep them safe. This is very important. Please help. 2nd issue is the front suspension, I can go over a rough road and it sounds awful making noise the whole time.

10/12/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9gx3du******
Summary

The car just stalls while driving. Sometimes it will restart and sometimes it wont.

10/08/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance where it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinion replaced. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

10/04/2021
Components: ENGINE,LANE DEPARTURE
Incident Date: 03/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0hx9du******
Summary

[XXX] October 3, 2021 at 10:09 PM I also have a 2013 Ford Escape SEL 1.6 ECO BOOST. I purchased the car is March 2018. I was permanently disabled from military service so they made me purchase a very expensive warranty and because I couldn’t work my credit had suffered while waiting on my VA and SS. That cost me 18% interest, but we had no vehicle as we had to give it back while recovering from 8 surgeries . Never missed a payment but I think I know why the bank made me pay $1800 for the warranty in cash. Less than a month both drive shafts had to be replaced. $400 out of pocket. Then Ford said I had a leak and replaced a gasket, which triggered a Ford mandated replacement of the flanged fuel line not covered by warranty. $800 out of pocket. Back up camera is a joke. They have no answer. NOW MOST DANGEROUS ISSUSE. When ever we would slow down our car lost power and stalled. The car had to be turned off and restarted. Extremely dangerous for anyone, but with my three Grandchildren we had to get to the bottom of it. Another Ford dealership said it was a bad battery. Charged me $140.00 and didn’t change the battery. We bought a $200 battery but this has not stop the problem. Seems when you let off gas is mainly when. Making Red lights and stops dangerous, your at a stop light or sign you must be aware that the car could stall 50/50. We can’t put our Grandchildren in the car. It’s not safe We paid $400 to replace the fuel something or other, that controls the amount of fuel going into the combustion chamber as I was told, BUT nope hasn’t worked. NOW when the car does take off the RPM shots up before the gears shift. We took it to get the code read and it’s telling us to replace the TURBO. If they said something should be fixed we fixed it. I ask them about recalls on 2013 Ford Escapes and was told straight to my face there were non though I had gotten letters regarding the doors. Also by the way I know that a coolant system is a closed system and we are losing. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

10/03/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/03/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCu0HX5DU******
Summary

My car was stolen i need to track it or disable the engine

09/30/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9gx0du******
Summary

Transmission linkage bushing crumbled apart and the vehicle rolled out into parking lot isle as I was in the store. The car showed it was in park but was actually stuck in gear. This part was recalled in 2018 but my vehicles Vin was not part of recall.

09/28/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

Engine has begun to leak oil and smells like burning oil while driving. Have taken to mechanic to find the source of the leak and was told that it is coming from the engine or cylinder head, not the drain plug or oil filter as suspected since it just had an oil change. Mechanic then looked up the vehicle model on- line and informed me that his problem shouldbe covered under several recalls for this make and model. However, calling the dealer to have it serviced was informed that this particular vehicle doesn't qualify for the recall even though it is the same year/model and problem as the other ones that are covered. Am afraid to drive vehicle for fear of engine fire.

09/26/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

2nd day I had it temp out side was -15° in Feb. I started my car and warning lamp said low coolant service immediately not even 2 minutes it said pull over safely engine will shut down. dealership came got it said it was a coolant hose.... they lied. it was the coolant bypass valve that was malfunctioning. I got the car back and it was okay for a couple weeks then said low coolant. I've been dealing with pretty significant coolant bypass valve problem since. so I got to researching and found that there was infact a recall on my year, make and model car but yet my vin wasn't included. this is seriously going to cause me or my family serious injury if not fixed and I do not believe I should have to pay for repairs on something that's known to be faulty.

09/23/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

While driving ,the car slips and jerks then the transmission will just stop. The car is still running and in drive. I had to coast and find a place on the shoulder of the road to pull off. I turned the car off and started back driving, and I went roughly 12 miles and it started again. So I pulled off and let it sit for around 10 minutes and tried it again. I was able to get close to where my wife works and it started again. Pulled off waited a few minutes and got to where she works. I left it there and got her vehicle and went home. I then contacted the Ford dealership and they took my message down and said they would have the service department contact me. After 3 days and still no call back, I called them and they ran the vin and told me that there was no recall on my car. This is a major concern because when that happen I could have been hit by oncoming cars. Please check into this and see what I can do. I did call Ford Company and had the same reply that there’s no recall. Thank you for your time

09/18/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/06/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

First our lights didn't work. We had them replaced last week and now it has burned out already. Several times the car stalls and will not go then mysteriously restarts itself. No warning lights come on when this happens, although the screen that is with the stereo system goes dim and then bright. We have had it at the shop where we bought the car and was told that it was fixed, but after having it back just over a day it did it again. This is definitely a safety hazard since we live in a very populated area and could easily be hit. I believe the problem is electrical and we can have this problem resolved at anytime. I would like to mention that I have only had this car since 09/02/2021. The mechanic was able to reproduce the event.

09/18/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/25/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9hx0du******
Summary

Intermittantly the car will stall after starting or driven short distance. Sometimes acceleration is not smooth, with a slight surge or hesitation as foot feed is pressed down. Ford dealers in Denver, CO., ignore request for assistance. Several times in slow traffic, car has died. Will restart immediately, but fear that it’s an accident waiting to happen. No earring lights

09/15/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 09/13/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0hx7du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated his wife was driving 75 MPH when the low coolant warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The driver pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called her husband to meet her so the contact could add water in the coolant so the driver could restart the vehicle and continue to drive to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a coolant leak coming from the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

09/15/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/14/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

Anytime I am driving for an extended amount of time, inevitably, the vehicle will come up with a P1299 fault code and the vehicle will reduce power by 50%, causing me to have to pull over on the side of the road. Check the coolant levels and they are fine, there is no smell of anything burning, and the coolant temp - recorded by the vehicle, is just shy of a normal 199 degrees F. This issue seems like it falls under the well-known Safety Recall kit 17S09, but when I check my VIN #, there are no 'unanswered recalls'

09/13/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F73DU******
Summary

Complete lost of steering driving my 2013 ford escape and with out any warnings the steering wheel got super hard to steer like if the car was off I almost have an accident thank good I was on street and not in the freeway

09/11/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/14/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

Vehicle will stall, die, when you restart it, it will die when put into gear, and sometimes not start back up for any where from a few minutes to a couple hours. This isn't just a one time incident it happens almost daily.

09/11/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/22/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

Massive leak at Turbo hose, would of blown my engine if I didn’t catch the massive oil leak. Was informed Ford changed the hose from rubber to steel. Won’t do a recall on it.

09/09/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

The transmission lost Park function, even when the shifter position indicates the vehicle is in park. Vehicle kept rolling and had to use E-brake.

09/08/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after shifting to the park position with the engine running, the vehicle suddenly began to roll backward. The driver was able to stop the vehicle by using the parking brake. The vehicle was then unable to be restarted and was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission shifter cable bushing had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number 18V471000 (Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.

09/08/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0hx6du******
Summary

The coolant runs low and puffs smoke from the exhaust each morning upon startup. This is consistant with recall # 12V551, but my VIN is not included in that recall. It has the same exact issues, so I would like this to be covered before our engine blows up.

09/07/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 08/24/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

Smelling fuel & coolant leak took to ford & had diagnostic test done they replaced hose's..picked back up drove 1day & started doing same thing saying low coolant pulled over and it was steaming bad .. looked at overflow tank & it was almost full so I just left it in my driveway came out to look at it again and it was empty.... I don't understand why it's leaking coolant and why it's doing this if hose's have been replaced why it loosing coolant where is coolant going doesn't make any sense .... I seen where there was recall on 2013 model with coolant leak / freeze plug & fuel leak in lines??

09/03/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

The engine loss power and stall. I press the accelerator and it does not responde or it runs very slowly. When the AC is turned on this gets worse.

09/02/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

The passenger door latch-door came open and will not stay closed. My daughter was in the passenger seat when it happened which could have been really bad if We were on the highway instead of parking lot of a school going a slow speed yes/confirmed-safety recall # 16S30 no-stating they can only fix the one door in 1-2 days, when on the phone it is less than half a day procedure and up to 3 weeks for the other 3 doors. Which I need a safe vehicle to be able to work and drive until completed. They stated they don't have a rental. The car was just in there a shop a week prior for 3 1/2 weeks and I should have been notified of the recall and been fixed then and we would not be in this situation no- no warning or messages. It not says door not closed because I had to call for help and using a rubber strap to close it somewhat to get home

09/02/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

Check coolant light came on, took to my local Ford dealer. Diagnosis from Charles Gabus Ford: Vehicle is losing coolant due to a crack in the engine. This is a known Ford defect. The car is currently not in operation due to the risk of the engine catching fire. Estimate from Ford = $8,880.

08/30/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/23/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated and the vehicle would occasionally stall. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 105,000.

08/30/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/19/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J9XDU******
Summary

When parking, transmission failed to go into park. After engine was turned off and my foot removed from brake, the car unexpectedly rolled forward downhill into the curb. The shifter cable bushing had disconnected from the transmission, so the vehicle failed to go into Park even though the shifter in the cabin showed to be in Park. This has been confirmed by the Ford dealership that repaired it. There was no prior warning. Luckily, I parked facing a curb rather than another vehicle or roadway, so I didn’t hit anything other than a bush at the curb. However, the vehicle did have to be towed into the dealership for repair. Ford has recalled other 2013-2014 Escapes for this EXACT issue, but my 2013 Escape is not covered by the current recall.

08/24/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/24/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing from a parking space, the steering wheel seized and became inoperable on several occasions without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with an internal steering gear failure. The mechanic retrieved fault code: U3000: 49-48. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

08/23/2021
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/16/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0g93du******
Summary

The door latches were recalled on the 2013 ford escape but now the hatch isn't staying shut. Why was only the doors recalled & not the hatch as well?

08/17/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after shifting the vehicle to PARK, the vehicle continued to roll away as if the vehicle was in neutral. The day after the contact discovered that the battery power had drained because the gear shifter was not in the park position. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 115,000.

08/17/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gx0du******
Summary

2013 Ford Escape 1.6 ecoboost engine started to show signs of coolant loss at around 32,000 miles. No visible leaks but coolant level in reservoir was low. Reported this to Ford Dealer service department. They pressure tested system but found no leaks so they just added more coolant. Coolant loss persisted but was very slow. Now at aproximately 53,000 miles, vehicle has been diagnosed by Ford service with an internal coolant leak. Coolant leaking into cylinder 1. Engine replacement needed.

08/16/2021
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 02/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9j95du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that since receiving the notification, the driver’s, and passenger’s side rear doors failed to latch securely. Several dealers were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that due to a shortage of parts, they were unable to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

08/13/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/28/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

Engine sputtering, took into dealer service week of 7/30/2021 - had wiring harness replaced. Took car back, engine light came back on, returned to dealer service week of 8/6. Car gave Evac code of a solenoid sensor issue. Team suggested solenoid replacement and new spark plugs - work done and picked up Friday 8/6/2021. By Monday 8/9/2021 Check engine light back on. Took back to dealer service. Code given out was #4 Cylinder Misfire and cylinder was "wet" looking. Overnight pressure test was completed and leaking was found from the coolant system into the engine. A boarscope was used and coolant was found on top of #4 piston. Engine is leaking coolant internally. Service Manager at dealership says this is a design flaw not an indication of use/wear/tear. Said there was a tech bulletin put out about the flaw, but that tech sheet has now been wiped from their system. There is a former recall in 2012 about a similar issue affecting the 2013 Ford Escape and 2013 Fusion. Ford denied our request because of their policy that the date of the warranty (2/13/2013) is more than 7 years old. We believe this is a design flaw of the engine itself and not a wear and tear issue. Our concern is how many of these vehicles are on the road and are having the same issue unknown to the owners. The additional coolant/liquid in the engine can cause the engine to corrode or sieze while driving - creating a hazard condition.

08/13/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal would extend to the floor causing the stopping distance to delay. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,280.

08/09/2021
Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
Incident Date: 07/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the backup camera intermittently failed to operate as needed. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to a dealer where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. Recently, the contact stated that the backup camera failed to operate as needed and was completely blank. The contact then took the vehicle to Southgate Lincoln, LLC (16800 Fort St, Southgate, MI 48195) where he had the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that since the vehicle was not under recall, they could not offer any assistance. The vehicle had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000

08/09/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gx4du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "engine temperature high" message was displayed. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test but could not determine the cause for the overheating. The mechanic pointed out a recall notification with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine) relating to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

08/05/2021
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 07/29/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0hx1du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, there was a strong gasoline odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact also stated that one day as his wife was driving, the vehicle began to jerk while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was notified by his wife of the failure and he was able to tow the vehicle himself to his home. The contact called the dealer where they informed him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V336000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer then referred him to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

08/05/2021
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/05/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G9XDU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V239000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

08/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

There was a pop noise and then screeching under the hood for a short period & then the noise stopped. Pulled into my garage for the night. Pulled out the next morning to go to work and the car overheated, low coolant warning light came on. I pulled over into a gas station to let it cool down and added coolant. had it towed to a repair shop & diagnosis is: Water pump bearing failed and leaked engine coolant leading to engine overheating and cracked block and is now leaking oil. Car is available for inspection.

08/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/15/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle started to overheat. The message "Check Coolant, Coolant Low" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired however, the engine coolant was refilled. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine coolant was leaking. The engine coolant was refilled however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was not included in a recall and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

08/04/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9gx2du******
Summary

Put the vehicle in park and it stayed in neutral. Car is now stuck in neutral and unable to shift.

08/03/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/31/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCu0HX8DU******
Summary

The vehicle will not shift gears. Luckily it is in my garage and I was not out driving when this happened. It appears to be in park, but it is actually in natural and I cannot shift it. In doing some research, I found that a the gear shift bushing is defective. In doing further research, I found that Ford does have a recall on this car for the EXACT reason (18S20) issues July 18, 2018 for 2013 Ford Escapes manufactured from May 15-Sept 15, 2013 in the Louisville plant. I contacted Ford and my car was manufactured on May 13, so it is not covered. This is extremely dangerous. Had I not done research online I was not aware that my car was not in park and all I had to do was simply push it forwards or backwards-with ease-to get it to roll. I have choked the tires to prevent this. But Ford refuses to fix it and I cannot locate a very simple replacement part that costs about $20 and 2 minutes to fix. Rather, I will have to spend $500+ towing to have an entire new cable installed. This is EXTREMELY dangerous and defective. Forth-eight hours or less for this not to be include in the recall is more than concerning and this recall must be updated to include more cars. I found several people online having the exact same issue...while driving and loosing control. Thank you.

08/02/2021
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0hx4du******
Summary

Fuel line started leaking at damper, personal mechanic pulled part and notified me that part was apart of recall. Damper part #: 120620A. 610732. Are all of the numbers on the damper. I git the part replaced at the personal cost of $180.04 on 08/02/2021

08/02/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

Unknown. The problem is that. My turbo is over boosting even after a full engine replacement.

08/01/2021
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

cannot open passenger side back door from inside or outside safety hazard if one has to exit the vehicle quickly just happened looked on internet, it is a common problem for this vehicle no warning

07/28/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and shortly afterward the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact manually pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and then restarted the vehicle. The power steering warning light was gone, and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer to be inspected however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,149.

07/26/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated due to a coolant leak. The contact stated that the service engine message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 13V583000 (Engine) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that Vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 232,227.

07/25/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/24/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

Car currently has ~ 104k miles and all of a sudden a "Steering Assist" failure warning comes on and I lose power to the power steering while driving. Had to slow down and carefully pull to the side of the road as I almost did not make the upcoming turn on the road.

07/24/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/23/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0hx7du******
Summary

While driving my Escape turns off unexpectedly. Then I stop put it on park and restart then it drives again. It's does this randomly.

07/20/2021
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 07/14/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 FORD Escape. The contact stated that the windshield wiper motors lost functionality. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure and told the contact that the Vin was not under recall regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

07/20/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9g99du******
Summary

“Steering assist fault service required” Power steering does not work. I have read multiple forums where people have had this issue and almost crashed. There are recalls on other year models and explorers of the same year model. This needs to be a recall.

07/19/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine started to shake violently and was leaking coolant. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

07/19/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

on 10 July 2021, while driving vehicle at approx 50 mph, I was in the S-Drive and placed it into Drive, however, my display still showed me in S-Drive. I did get home without incident, but was unable to get my vehicle into Park. After several attempts, gear shifter did slide into Park, only to realize that display still showed I was in S-Drive. I turned off vehicle, and attempted to re-start, only to find that since the vehicle was still in S-Drive, I am unable to restart. I have found that other 2013 Ford Escape Vehicles are dealing with this same problem and have identified this particular issue as a failure to the Shifter Cable Bushing, (19S16) that prevents gears to be shifted, that can cause a vehicle to roll since it is in gear and possibly injure someone. I feel this VIN should be covered in your recall, but have found out that since my Vehicle was made in May 2013, it was not covered, but clearly it is still a problem that Ford has identified within the 2013 year. I now have to tow vehicle to a Ford dealership and they advise they are 4-6 weeks out from making any repairs to my vehicle which is not under a recall advisory list. I must pay for all services. At this time, my vehicle is unusable.

07/15/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

The vehicle overheats. Happens every now and then. It once overheated, shutdown and had to be towed to the Ford dealer; who said there is nothing to do other than turning off the AC when going up a steep hill. And even that doesn't work.

07/12/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/05/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

The coolant low gauge failed, stating that the coolant was low and the car was overheating and needed to be pulled off to a safe side. With the odometer not reaching the H showing it was approaching hot too soon. Before an individual could fully pull off the road safely car started to shake, the light went red, the dash said car overheating pull off, and the car turned off. The individual was still somewhat in a lane and on the side of the freeway where cars could still possibly hit the car and roll off the side of a cliff. This problem has been confirmed by a dealer before. The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer. The warning lights and messages did not give enough warning to get off the road to safety.

07/08/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9gx9du******
Summary

Vehicle just shuts off completely stalling than doesn't want to start back up.

07/05/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gxxdu******
Summary

Coolant has been leaking from vehicle over the course of a month and a half. Fill reservoir only to have to refill within a week to two weeks with coolant.

06/29/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J96DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed and diagnosed however, the vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V813000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

06/28/2021
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G94DU******
Summary

I purchased the car on June 09/2021 After taking the car home I noticed a severe lack of power at times when acceleration is crucial in order to navigate safely, such as when approaching an expressway ramp after having been at the light that controls access at the nearby intersection. Traffic moves quickly after lights change, and when I went to blend in from the merge lane, the car was inresponsive, the accelerator hit a dead spot that sent the engine spinning into very high rpms suddenly..5000 rpms The car became an obstacle and other drivers had to swerve to avoid an accident. All in the car were startled and I was upset because of the near collision. The usual sluggish engine response suddenly became dangerous. This car has 2 codes in the computer unit which are identified by these Codes..P0299-00 and P26AC-00 They only show if vehicle is hooked to a scanner and No Check Engine Light has been activated. My mechanic found them. The dealer refuses to admit theres any problem and FORD MOTOR has no recall for this issue. This car is available for inspection upon request.

06/28/2021
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H92DU******
Summary

The purge valve (whole system) has failed on my vehicle when it was on less than 5 years old. This can cause for the vehicle to pause which is dangerous. Because my purge valve (whole system) failed, not only did input my family at risk for danger, I now have to pay out of pocket to have this repair. I did not have the money to get it repair and now that I do I have to pay over $600. Ford has recognized that this is a systemic issue, however they somehow were able to focus their recall to specific manufacturers which did not cover all including my vehicle.

06/23/2021
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/23/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9j98du******
Summary

Vehicle will not start after fueling. Takes up to 20 minutes delay to start vehicle after filling tank with fuel. Not a single incident. Has happened every time I have fueled the vehicle over the course of several months. Mechanic stated it is an emissions problem with this model vehicle, but there is no recall issued.

06/23/2021
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/19/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

Fuel leak, with smell of gasoline filling the cabin. Leak was in the engine compartment. After car was towed I saw about 7-8 oz of gasoline pooled on my carport. Due to gas being flammable, I had the car towed in. Dealer says it needs a new fuel line for $505. Had someone lit a match, my house could have been set on fire. Also, since the leak was so strong, what if there was a short in any of the electronics? Again, major risk of fire.

06/23/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

One of the radiator hoses, causing all of the coolant to drain in less than 1 second, followed by tremendous amounts of smoke coming from the engine. A warning light came on the dash, with a loud alarm. The car immediately overheated and had I not stopped driving the car in seconds, it would have overheated & destroyed the engine. This occurred in heavy traffic, on a highway while I was in a middle lane. This made it hard to get to the shoulder and other drivers were not letting me move over easily. Once of the shoulder, I was stuck for 4 hours with an engine that was smoking so badly, I thought it might catch on fire. Prior to the moment the part failed, there was no warning. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer repair and they replaced the hose. The dealer repair person said that these hoses fail with some regularity and I was just unlucky to have it happen under the circumstances (being on a highway, at speed, during high traffic time).

06/22/2021
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/10/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 75 mph, a deer unexpectedly ran across the freeway. As a result, the vehicle ran into the deer. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained but the contact suffered a sore back. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to their home address. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a total loss. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,200.

06/21/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

Code P26B7 Engine Bypass Coolant is shown when diagnostic is performed. I have to add coolant on a regular basis (1-2 x’s a week) My VIN has not been included in SAFETY RECALL 13S12 or any other pertaining to engine/coolant issues. My year model, date manufactured which is 1/13, engine type (1.6L) should qualify for this type of recall. This has been an ongoing problem for 3 years plus. I always check my coolant levels before I leave to see if I need to add coolant and I keep extra coolant in my car to add whenever warning light “coolant low” warning appears (which I never know when that will happen). The first incident I did not have coolant in my car and it overheated and engine shut down. I had it towed to nearest auto parts store to purchase and add coolant. I have not had it fixed by the dealership because of cost of repairs to fix since it was not included for recall. I am the only owner of this car, I purchased it May 2013.

06/14/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

While driving vehicle, the temperature warning light came on as did the power steering light. Went into limp mode. Coolant was full. Had to have it towed. This is second time this happened. Let vehicle sit for a day and tried it again. With in 2 minutes of it cranking, it did the same thing. Now have it at a mechanics shop.

06/12/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/02/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9gx1du******
Summary

I just bought this vehicle less than 3 months ago, and now it’s stuttering when I start it. It also stalls while driving.

06/11/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 06/09/2021
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start with black smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed and diagnosed with needing a new engine. The vehicle has not been repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

06/11/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/09/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact’s daughter stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to overheat and stalled. The emergency shutdown message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

06/10/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 05/02/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu9h90du******
Summary

My engine will not hold coolant and apparently has coolant in the cylinders acording to Ford new motors are required for this and it’s a defect from the way the motor is designed

06/08/2021
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 05/28/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0j98du******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon a vehicle inspection, she was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). The contact stated that upon opening the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors, the doors failed to lock securely when closed. The contact stated that the latch remained in the closed position on both doors, preventing the doors from being secured. The contact's husband called the dealer and was informed that the parts were on back order and that the recall repair could not be performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

06/08/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

FORD has recalled certain 2013 Escape's for the Engine coolant bypass solenoid. My 2013 Escape has failed(check engine light code P26B7) but is not covered. The Ford dealer wanted to charge $550 to fix it. I declined as the part is $59 and labor at 2 hours is $120 in my area.

06/03/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/30/2021
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F79DU******
Summary

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING. NO POWER STEERING IN VEHICLE AT ALL. LOOKED ONLINE AND SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED.

06/01/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 04/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that within five minutes of starting the vehicle, the engine overheated with the warning message turn off the engine displayed. The contact indicated that the engine cooling system was replaced by an independent mechanic however, the failure recurred. The local dealer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

06/01/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Loud noise from blower motor and no airflow from vents. Vehicle is available for inspection if needed. I believe this is related to the issue identified here: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/SB-10099087-2532.pdf. Many others have reported the same issue and I believe a recall should be issued. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The noise coming from the blower motor makes it difficult to hear traffic noise, sirens, etc. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No

05/30/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

Vehicle had transmission replaced at 80,000 miles due to the gears slipping and the car going forward in reverse and accelerating without pressing the gas. Vehicle now has 109,000 miles and has presented with other issues. The first incident occurred after fueling the vehicle. Owner got back into the car, all of the lights the turn on when a door is open illuminated and they proceeded to press the brake and attempt to turn on the car. The brake seized up and the car was not turning on. Owner had battery replaced three weeks ago at a shop and the computer was reset. Owner called roadside thinking it may need a jump. Roadside arrived and advised the vehicle was not in need of a jump as the battery components were testing fine and the lights illuminated and the key fob was working. Attempted to start vehicle numerous times, including with remote start and owner reports it felt as if the start stop button wasn't working. Eventually, the car turned on and ran for about 10 second when the engine cut out and the battery remained running (AC, radio, lights, etc.) owner and roadside tried to turn the vehicle off and the button was not working. Waited 10 minutes, opened driver door and then the stop button worked. Advised a tow, tow truck came an hour later and car started as normal. Owner took it to dealer to report the problem and they replaced the vapor valve. Next day owner drove about 35 miles to destination and when they came back out to the car the issue repeated. Car would not start but all lights would come on dash. Car was able to be remote started but then engine cut out. After an hour car started as normal but was towed back to dealer for fear of stalling while on the highway. Vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 days and they have had the issue repeat for themselves. The dealer has stated they have checked everything and have no idea what is going on and are unsure of how to figure out the problem and how to fix it.

05/28/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/22/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - Engine overheating. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - The engine overheats while driving and the car stalls. This put me and my family in danger as the engine does not provide any power to the vehicle and essentially stalls and 'shuts down'. If the car overheats it could potentially catch on fire putting me in danger. Additionally, if I am traveling on a highway or a city street with no engine power, I risk a collision with other drivers. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - The car has been to the dealer for service on 8+ occasions for this issue. They have seen the vehicle overheat and have downloaded the codes from the vehicles computer that confirm the issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - The vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturer's engineers. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - Yes, there was a warning each time the vehicle overheated. However, the warning happened simultaneously to the overheat issue. So, while it technically warned me - it was a moot point because i was already traveling at city street speeds. This is a recurring issue that began 5+ years ago and persists today. Ford has not been able to properly diagnose the root cause, or provide a fix to the issue. I am nervous to put my family in this vehicle. Uploading the initial service request below - can provide additional files if needed.

05/26/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

I was driving off when a Steering Assist Fault Service Required message appeared on my dash. I could no longer control the steering wheel and got really hard to move. I had to put it in reverse and leave it where it was parked, since it was a hazard not being able to move the steering wheel left or right.

05/21/2021
Components: STEERING,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 05/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0h92du******
Summary

The power steering overheated malted. Had to replace unit 2,500. Also seatbelts no longer retract...safety issues....told car could catch on fire if i drove car with bad power steering.

05/21/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/21/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1fmcu0gx3du******
Summary

The car will stall out and say it’s overheating when it isn’t. This is very dangerous because it can cause a major accident. I have taken it to Ford dealership and another mechanic and each time they say there is nothing wrong with it but it’s been doing this since 2017 when I bought it.

05/20/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 05/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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.

05/20/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/17/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G95DU******
Summary

I was pulling out of my street onto the highway when my power steering went out. No warning lights or anything, just took everything I have (as a young female) to turn it and then pull over. Took it in to the dealership and they said it needs to be replaced and that it happens to these cars. $3,100 to fix it! I had to actually go sifting through the info and settings to find the alert that the steering assist had an issue, it didn’t even tell me. Luckily nobody was immediately behind me on the highway, it could have been really bad. Overall very scary and very unimpressed this has happened to others and Ford hasn’t done anything about it.

05/19/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

For the past 2 years car is having identical issues with Ford recall 14S17 in a 2013 Ford Escape. Getting error code P0106 and have had MAF sensor replaced twice. Ford customer service indicated that this Escape was not covered under 14S17 since it was manufactured in 2013 after the effected dates in the recall.

05/19/2021
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 05/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J92DU******
Summary

I was driving when my panoramic sunroof spontaneously exploded. It sounded like a gunshot. Glass was everywhere.

05/17/2021
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 04/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER’S SIDE FRONT DOOR FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED THAT THE DOOR WAS OPENED WHILE IT WAS SECURELY LOCKED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln (1845 E Joppa Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234, (888) 349-8092) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL RELATED TO THE DOOR LATCHES AND THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER SUBJECTED TO THE FREE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

05/14/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. LOSS OF COOLANT WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKING. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AFTER STARTING THE CAR.

05/12/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 04/15/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

TL* 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.

05/11/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOT TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHAKER'S FAMILY FORD LINCOLN (831 STRAITS TURNPIKE, WATERTOWN, CT 06795) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR BEING UNPLUGGED FROM THE COOLANT TANK. THE DEALER REATTACHED THE SENSOR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RELATED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

05/11/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

WAS BACKING UP AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF GEAR INTO A NEUTRAL POSITION. AUTOMATIC SHIFT LOCKED. CAR LIGHTS CAME ON BUT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. GOT MANUAL AND LOOKED UP SHIFTER. IT SAID TO POP SHIFTER COVER AND MOVE WHITE TAB BACK TO FREE UP SHIFTER (IT WORKED) BUT CAR WOULD STILL NOT START. WAS ABLE TO MOVE SHIFTER FROM S, D & N. SHIFTER WOULD NOT GO INTO R OR P. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. THE CALLED ME BACK THE NEXT DAY. THEY SAID MY TRANSMISSION CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $180+ TO ACCESS DAMAGE. SAID IT WILL COST APPROX. $780+ FOR LABOR AND APPROX $75+ FOR PART. I SEARCHED FOR RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND FOUND THERE HAD BEEN PAST ISSUES WITH THE 2013, 2014 FORD ESCAPE. I AM ASKING THAT THIS ISSUE BE REVIEWED BY APPROPRIATE FORD REPRESENTATIVE. MY HOPE IS THAT THE COST OF THIS ISSUE BE COVERED BY FORD. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT MY NEXT STEP SHOULD BE AS MY VEHICLE IS SETTING AT FORD DEALERSHIP (THEY ARE WAITING FOR ME TO OK FIX). THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

05/10/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY I RECEIVED A SERVICE ALERT SAYING "LOW COOLANT SERVICE NOW". INTERESTINGLY MY CAR HAS ALWAYS SEEMED TO HATE GOING SLIGHTLY UPHILL AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT IT MUST BE RELATED, BUT I JUST HAD MY CAR SERVICED ABOUT A WEEK PRIOR. ABOUT 1/4 MILE LATER MY CAR THROUGH A RED SERVICE ALERT THAT SAID ENGINE OVERHEAT TURN OFF FOR SAFETY. I PULLED OVER QUICKLY AND MY ENGINE WAS SMOKING. STEAM WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A LOT OF ANTIFREEZE WAS DRIPPING OUT OF THE BOTTOM. FROM HERE I GOT A TOW AND NEED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED. LUCKILY I WAS A SMART DRIVER IN THKS CASE AND THE CAR DID NOT IGNITE. WHILE I WAS PULLED OVER IN LESS THAN 20 MINUTES MY HAZARD LIGHTS NO LONGER WORKED BECAUSE I HAD NO BATTERY AND HAD TO JUMP IT IN ORDER TO ROLL UP THE WINDOWS WHEN THE TOW TRUCK FINALLY ARRIVED. I HAVE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS DESCRIBED JUST LIKE THIS AND BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS COOLANT SYSTEM ISSUE. I CHECKED ALL AVAILABLE RECALLS AND NHTSA HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL YET. IN SPEAKING WITH FORD UNTIL NHTSA ISSUES A RECALL THEN ALL FORD OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE ARE ON THE HOOK. PLEASE ISSUE THE NEEDED RECALL. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE 190+ COMPLAINTS JUST LIKE MINE AND THESE ARE JUST THE CAR OWNERS WILL TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THIS SERIOUS MATTER.

05/10/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF 2013 FORD ESCAPE AROUND 2:30 A.M. OF 5/10/2021. THE ENGINE HAD NOT BEEN STARTED AND THE CAR HAS NOT MOVED FROM THE PARKING GARAGE SINCE 5/7/2021.

05/08/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 TURBO USING ANTIFREEZE WITH NO APPARENT LEAK. FORD TELLS ME THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE [XXX]. BUT I FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT SAME MAKE. IS THERE A RECALL ON ANTIFREEZE LEAKING OUT OF CYLINDERS HEAD OR OTHER AREAS THAT CAUSE FIRE OR RECALL TO FIX UNDER A RECALL WARRANTY? IT'S BEEN SMELLING OF ANTIFREEZE AND ANTIFREEZE NEEDS ADDED REGULARLY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

05/08/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING, INDICATORS SAID LOW COOLANT. CHECKED THE LEVEL AND IT WAS FINE. ERROR KEEPS SHOWING UNTIL SUDDENLY MY VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE IN MOTION AND LOST ALL MOTOR POWER. DASH ILLUMINATED WITH 'ENGINE OVERHEATING' AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY, REMOVED THE KEY FROM IGNITION AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD. COOLANT LEVEL WAS FINE. TOOK TO AUTO BODY SHOP, THEY SAID CODES WERE SHOWING FOR LOW COOLANT/OVERHEATING BUT THEY DID A PRESSURE TEST AND FOUND COOLANT LEAKING INSIDE CYLINDER, WHICH COINCIDES WITH THE HUGE ENGINE RECALL AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. FORD WILL NOT ASSIST ME WITH THIS ALTHOUGH THEY ACKNOWLEDGE IT IS A PROBLEM BUT 'MY VIN ISN'T ON THE LIST'. ENGINE REPEATING TO STALL WHILE DRIVING AND LOSE POWER GOING FROM 30MPH DOWN TO 5 SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE, I'M DISABLED AND FORD CO WON'T HELP NOR WILL ANY DEALER.

05/03/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. DURING THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER SAM GALLOWAY FORD LOCATED AT 1800 BOY SCOUT DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33907 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

05/02/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/26/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

UNKNOWN - ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING. TOOK OWNERSHIP OF CAR 08/25/2020. OCTOBER 2020 LOW COOLANT INDICATOR CAME ON. ADDED COOLANT TO RESEVOIR. APRIL 10, 2021 LOW COOLANT INDICATOR CAME ON AGAIN. ADDED COOLANT TO RESEVOIR. APRIL 26,2021 LOW COOLANT INDICATOR CAME ON AGAIN. ADDED COOLANT TO RESEVOIR. COOLANT LOSS IS BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. CAN'T SEE WHERE THE LEAK IS. FOUND ARTICLE ON RECALL OF ENGINE COOLANT LEAK ON 2013 FORD ESCAPE. HOW DO I FIND OUT IF RECALL APPLIES TO MY CAR?

05/02/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS HAD MANY ISSUES WITH COOLANT LEAKING, AND VERY STRONG BURNING SMELLS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ON A HILL, IDLING, OR AFTER RUNNING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. FORD PREVIOUSLY RECALLED CERTAIN 2013 AND 2014 FORD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 1.6L ENGINE FOR A SIMILAR ISSUE UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGNS 12V551 AND 17V209, BUT EVEN THOUGH MY CAR HAS HAD THIS RECALL "FIXED", THE ISSUES IS NOT TAKEN CARE OF.

05/01/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/24/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

MY CAR WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE ON. I PUT MY CAR IN DRIVE AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AND STALLS. RED OIL LAMP SIGN COME ON. NO SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGE SHOWS. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED.

04/26/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/24/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G94DU******
Summary

SHUDDERING SINCE IT WAS BOUGHT AS A USED CAR NOW DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ,HARD TO STOP ENGINE SHAKES AND SHUDDERS IN A FRIGHTENING MANNER. NOW SO BAD AT IDLE IN PARK, PUT TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE AND THE CAR TRIES TO TAKE OFF AND IS DIFFICULT TO HOLD BACK WITH THE BRAKES

04/23/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/14/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

TL* 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.

04/22/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/22/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

BEFORE HAVING A ENGINE REPLACEMENT DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES I HAD ISSUES WITH THE TURBOCHARGER OVERBOOSTING AFTER THE ENGINE REPLACEMENT I STILL HAVE THE TURBOCHARGER OVERBOOSTING. ON TOP OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE PEDAL MISS MESSAGE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TCM AND LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE ECM

04/22/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE PRE OWNED 2013 FORD ESCAPE AT A DEALERSHIP IN CAPE CORAL, FLOIDA. WE HAVE JUST DISCOVERED THAT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THERE WAS AN INCOMPLETE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE THAT THE DEALER FAILED TO INFORM US OF. FORD RECALL #:20S30

04/21/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT THE RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A MOMENT THE VEHICLE REGAINED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY WARNING LIGHTS BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TRACY FORD (3500 AUTO PLAZA WAY, TRACY, CA 95304, (855)227-1279) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VOLTAGE OF THE BATTERY WAS VERY LOW. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ALSO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC BUT DID NOT RETRIEVE A TROUBLE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. *DT*DT THE CONTACT EMAILED THE NHTSA INVESTIGATOR 04/23/21, INFORMING NHTSA THAT WHEN HE WENT TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE FROM TRACY FORD ON 4/22/21, TRACY FORD NOW HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION), AND THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION UNDER THE VEHICLES EXISTING THIRD PARTY EXTENDED WARRANTY (PURCHASED AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE FROM TRACY FORD). CONTACT STATED HE WOULD FOLLOW UP WITH NHTSA TO INFORM IF SAID REPAIRS ACTUALLY FIX THE STALLING PROBLEM. AS OF 05-06-2021, REPAIRS ARE NOT YET COMPLETED, AND VEHICLE IS STILL AT TRACY FORD UNDERGOING A FULL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT.

04/21/2021
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

THE PLASTIC FUEL LINE UNDER THE HOOD TO THE FUEL RAIL HAD A PINHOLE IN IT AND WAS SPRAYING FUEL DUE TO A WIRING HARNESS RUBBING THROUGH IT.

04/20/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/19/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE, BATTERY AND CHECK OIL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND TO CAPITAL FORD SERVICE CENTER (2805 E MILLBROOK RD, RALEIGH, NC 2760) HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.

04/19/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/17/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J97DU******
Summary

OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS A VIN THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL #18S20, WHICH INDICATES THAT THE BUSHING THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY DEGRADE OVER TIME AND CAUSE THE BUSHING TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DRIVER TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO PARK AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, WHILE THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE IN PARK, WITH NO WARNING MESSAGE OR AUDIBLE CHIME. OVER THE WEEKEND, OUR CAR EXPERIENCED THE ISSUE COVERED IN THIS RECALL. THE FORD DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL REPAIR BECAUSE OF THE VIN, EVEN THOUGH THE ISSUE HAS BEEN RECALLED IN THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR WITH A DIFFERENT VIN. THE ISSUE OCCURRED AFTER I PARKED THE CAR. AFTER BEING PUT IN PARK, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL. THE DASH DISPLAY INDICATED THAT THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN PARK AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. I HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR IN PLACE.

04/16/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/15/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE STALLS AND CHUGS. THIS HAPPENS WHILE I'M DRIVING AND STATIONARY.FORD DID HAVE A RECALL FOR A MAP SENSOR MANIFOLD ISSUE BACK IN OCTOBER OF 2014 FOR FORD ESCAPES WITH THIS DESCRIPTION . THE CODE IS P0106 . I AM STRUGGLING TO GET HELP FOR ANY DEALER BECAUSE THERE IS NO LONGER AN OPEN RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. I COULD BE DRIVING AND MY CAR SHUTS OFF. THIS IS A NIGHTMARE.

04/15/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMSU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWN S A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LEAK COOLANT WITHOUT WARNING SPECIFICALLY DURING THE WINTER. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WHICH HE LINKED TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT READ THAT THE COOLANT LEAK COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT YET TO TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.

04/10/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/09/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHEN I DRIVE MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE ON INTERSTATE, UPHILL, OR AT FAST SPEEDS, IT FEELS LIKE IT HOLDS BACK. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS DUE TO THE ECO BOOST ENGINE OR WHAT. BUT IT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTH AND CLEAN. THERE'S A HOLD BACK AND U CAN CONSTANTLY FEEL IT. IT DOESN'T ROLL SMOOTH.

04/09/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING COOLANT VERY QUICKLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RODMAN FORD SALES INC (45 WASHINGTON ST, FOXBOROUGH, MA 02035) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE HEAD GASKET NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,737.

04/09/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G98DU******
Summary

WAS ON HIGHWAY ACCELERATING TO APPROX 60 MPH AND THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER. RPMS REDLINED AND THEN DROPPED BACK. ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY WAS SHOWN ON DISPLAY AND CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAKE IT SAFELY OFF HIGHWAY AND TO REPAIR SHOP. REPAIR SHOP IS NOT ABLE TO FIND A CODE AND CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN AROUND IN.

04/08/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/21/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

DRIVING BACK HOME LATE AT NIGHT ON A BUSY FREEWAY A MOM AND 2 KIDS BY THEM SELF MY CAR "OVERHEAT PULL OVER SAFELY WARNING CAME ON" SO I STARTED TO GET OVER LIGHT THEN THE WENT OFF WEIRD SO I TURNED THE HEATER ON IT WAS WORKING I STILL PROCEEDED TO PULL OFF THEN COLD AIR STARTED BLOWING I GOT OFF PULLED INTO GAS STATION CAR DIED. LET IT COOL DOWN POPPED HOOD NO COOLANT AFTER IT WAS COOL I ADDED COOLANT IT JUST POURED OUT ON TO GROUND. CHECKED AROUND CHECKED FOR LOOSE OR MISSING HOSES IT LOOKED FINE, I SAW BEHIND ENGINE YOU COULD SEE WERE OIL HAD B LEAKED CAUSE THERE WAS OIL BACK THERE AND COOLANT ON TOP OF THE OIL. NOW CAR WON'T START HAD TO GET IT TOWED. I BELIEVE IT'S A BLOWN HEAD GASKET I ALWAYS CHECK MY FLUIDS AND I KNOW IT SHOULD OF BEEN FINE I CHECKED IT 3 DAYS BEFORE THAT NIGHT. NOW I HAVE NO CAR NO WARRANTIES JUST BOUGHT IT 5 MONTHS AGO

04/08/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G98DU******
Summary

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.

04/07/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/16/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT-OFF AS THE ENGINE SERVICE FAULT WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO PALM COAST FORD (1150 PALM COAST PKWY SW, PALM COAST, FL 32137) WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND THE CONTACT HAD THE COMPUTER SYSTEM REPLACED. A MONTH LATER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE IT REMAINED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

04/06/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/06/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

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.

04/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE JUST HIT 100,000 MILES. THE CAR STARTED STALLING OUT WHEN EXCELERATING. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY CODES WHEN ANALYZING IT. THEY REPLACED POINTS & PLUGS. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE ENGINE STALLING; THANK GOODNESS IT HAPPENED TO THE SERVICE WHEN HE TEST DROVE IT. I CAME HOME AND RESEARCHED STALLING 2013 ESCAPES, WAS SURPRISED TO SEE ALL THE PROBLEMS; NOT SURE WHAT SITES FORD USES FOR RESEARCH. WHEN I WENT TO PICK THE VEHICLE UP AFTER PAYING MY $400 BILL, I NEVER MADE IT OUT OF THE PARKING LOT, IT STALLED OUT AGAIN. SO THE ESCAPE IS STILL SITTING ST THE DEALERSHIP.

04/01/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE STALLS/ LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND RESIDENTIAL ROADS, , STALLS / LOSS OF POWER WHILE AT LOW RPM OR COMING TO A STANDSTILL , I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT BY OTHER CARS SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO NAPA FORD AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPEAT THE ISSUE, NAPA FORD TOLD ME IT WAS PROBABLY AN ISSUE WITH MY BATTERY SO WE REPLACED THE BATTERY WITH A NEW ONE, THIS HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH STALLING/ LOSS OF POWER!

03/30/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WILL JUST SHUT OFF. DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT 55 THE VEHICLE JUST SHUTS OFF ALMOST CAUSING A REAL BAD ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ROUGHLY A YEAR AND A COUPLE MONTHS AND THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED AT LEAST A MINIMUM OF 50 TIMES. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO A SHOP TO GET DIAGNOSED AND NO-ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. MY 17 YEAR DRIVES THIS VEHICLE AND IF THIS IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I SEEN THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE ON MY FORD ESCAPE 2013. THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER STALLED JUST SITTING STILL ALWAYS STALLED WHILE MOVING FORWARD BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 20-65

03/30/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK MY CAR IS STALLING OUT! I WILL START THE CAR LET IT SIT A FEW MINUTES, PULL OFF AND IN ABOUT 50 FEET OR LESS RPM GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN, AND JUST SHUTS OFF. HAD IT LOOKED AT MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOTHING! THIS IS VERY SCARY WHILE PULLING ONTO BUSY ROADS AND NOT KNOWING IF THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN OR NOT!

03/29/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

ENGINE IS LOSING COOLANT, BUT NO LEAK IS VISIBLE. ENGINE IS ALSO LOSING OIL BUT NO OIL IS VISIBLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS BUILT IN 6/12 WHICH SHOULD MEAN IT'S IN THE RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM BUT IT'S NOT FOR SOME REASON

03/27/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

VEHICLE IS TALLING INTERMITTEN WHILE STOPPED OR IDLING. PROBLEM IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE COMMEN.VEHICLE STARTS BACK BUT WILL CONTINUE TO STALL WHEN STOPPING OR IDLING. THE ISSUES ARE THE SAME AS PREVIOUS RECALLED VEHICLES WITH WIRING HARNESS ISSUES. PLEASE FIGURE SOMETHING OUT SO THIS DOESN'T BECOME MORE OF A SAFETY ISSUES. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON AND NO MECHANIC CAN FIND AN ISSUE. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP FORD!

03/24/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

CAR IS STALLING NONE STOP

03/21/2021
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUDGX3DU******
Summary

WHEN IDLING THE ENGINE WILL STALL. IT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP BUT SOMETIMES WILL STALL AGAIN WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. OFTEN THERE ISOK NO POWER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE.. I HAVE HAD TO PUT COOLANT IN AT LEAST TWICE IN 2 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND FORCES ME TO PULL OVER. NONE OF THE GAGES INDICATE OVERHEAT.

03/21/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

I PULLED IN THE DRIVE WAY. PUT THE SUV IN PARK BUT MY CAR WAS STILL ROLLING. I NOTICED MY DASH SAID I WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TURNED THE CAR OFF THEN BACK ON BUT MY GEAR SHIFTER WAS LOCKED. I THEN STARTED LOOKING UP WITH THE PROBLEM MAY BE. I WAS ABOUT TO RELEASE MY GEAR SHIFTER BUT USING THE UNLOCK WHITE LEVER UNDER THE COMPARTMENT. STILL NOTHING CHANGED MY CAR WAS STILL IN NATURAL. HAD EMERGENCY BREAK ACTIVATED TO KEEP THE CAR IN PLACE IN MY DRIVE. KEPT SEARCHING AN FOUND OUT THE PROBLEM WOULD BE THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BUSHING. IT WAS ALMOST MIDNIGHT SO I LEFT MY CAR OVERNIGHT WITH E BREAK ON TILL DAY LIGHT. THIS MORNING WENT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AN SURE ENOUGH IT WAS DETACHED. THE BUSHING WAS GONE. I MANUALLY BUT MY CAR IN PARK. CALLED ALL AUTO STORES AN THE INFORMED ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VERY ISSUE WITH MY YEAR MAKE AN MODEL. THEY ALSO DO NOT SELL THAT PART. I HAD MY GIRLFRIEND DRIVE MY CAR TO THE NEAREST FORD COMPANY IN GREENEVILLE TN TO PARK MY CAR TILL TOMORROW, MONDAY MARCH 22, 2021. I HAD TO MANUALLY PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. THEN IN DRIVE TO GET IT THERE. PLEASE ADVISE. I PUT IN MY VIN AN DIDN'T SEE MY CAR ON THIS RECALL LIST.

03/20/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/20/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE, 1.6 L AND RECENTLY IT WILL ACT LIKE IT IS NOT IN GEAR WHEN DRIVING, THE ENGINE WILL NOT REVE UP, NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN PRESSING GAS PEDAL. ON OCCASION SHE SAID THE BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHEN IT DOES THIS. SHE TURNS OFF IGNITION, RESTART AND IS FINE TILL NEXT TIME. BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS.

03/19/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/18/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

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.

03/19/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/15/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F75DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTING GEARS HARDER THAN NORMAL WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PROPERLY ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SLOWER AT 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

03/18/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 03/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

TL* 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.

03/17/2021
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 03/17/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE HAS A SAFETY RECALL SINCE JUNE 2020 BUT UNTIL NOW, THEY HAVEN'T TAKE ANY ACTION WITH IT.

03/16/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

LOSS OF COOLANT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 45 DAYS. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKING AND A PRESSURE TEST DID NOT SHOW ANY NON VISIBLE LEAKS. YET I HAVE TO REFILL AFTER A LOW COOLANT ERROR AS STATED. A GOOGLE SEARCH FOUND QUITE A FEW OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE 2013 MODEL.

03/14/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/13/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

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!

03/10/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

THIS SEEMS TO BE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITH NO WARNING ON ACCELERATION (IN MOTION). THE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN AND THIS CAN HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT VISIBLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. FORD SERVICE HAS NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THIS AS WE HAVE DESCRIBED THIS PROBLEM TO THEM SEVERAL TIMES.

03/09/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

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.

03/08/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/03/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT WAS RESTARTED. THE ENGINE FAILURE SERVICE NOW WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V8130000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,460.

03/08/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F77DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 19 WITH 91 THOUSAND MILES. IN 3MOS. MY ENGINGINE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. MY HOOD WAS VIBRATING AND TRANS WAS SHIFTING HARD AND JUMPING IN AND OUT. TOOK IT TO FORD IN MESQUITE TX. I PAID 800 + DOLLARS FOR MOTOR MOUNT. TWO DAYS LATER VIBRATIONS RETURN. TOOK IT BACK. THEY SAID THAT'S NORMAL. DIDNT DO DIAGNOSTICS. 2MOS AGO IT STARTED RATTLING FROM THE REAR. VIBRATIONS WORST. FORD SAID ITS TRANSMISSION MOUNT NOW. THIS CAR HAS OVER 10 RECALLS PERFORMED. I CANT AFFORD TO FIX. I TOOK FOR ANOTHER LICENSE SHOP. MECHANIC SAID HE WOULDN'T TOUCH IT HE SAID THE EXHAUST AND MOUNTS GO OUT FREQUENTLY ON THESE CARS. IT WOULD KILL IN ON HIS ONE WARRANTY. SAID MOUNTS CAN GO OUT AGAIN WITHIN 3MONTHS. I'M STUCK WITH THIS MONEY TAKING LEMON. 2013 WITH 101 THOUSAND MILES.

03/07/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

SLOW COOLANT LEAK THAT IS NOT VISIBLE ANYWHERE. REPORT SHOWS RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE & VEHICLE WAS SERVICED; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

03/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/24/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

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.

03/04/2021
Components: WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

GEAR SELECTOR INDICATOR IS STUCK IN SPORTS MODE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED

03/04/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/04/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION JIST LET'S GO AND THEN WHEN YOU STOP AND TURN IT OFF AND TURN BACK ON YOUR ABLE TO GET GOING BACK INTO THE TRANSMISSION TO GET BACK INTO DRIVE BUT IT'S CONSTANTLY DOING THAT AS IT'S DRIVING YOU LOSE THE POWER TO IT OR ACT LIKE IT'S BOGGING DOWN AND SO FORTH IT SEEMS LIKE THIS ALREADY WAZIRI CALL ON SOME LIKE THIS BUT NOT FOR SURE

03/03/2021
Components: SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 03/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH. ALSO, THE LEFT BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.

03/03/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

I OWN A 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE WITH THE 1.6 ENGINE. DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVER THE LAST 2 OR 3 MONTHS THE ENGINE COOLANT SEEMS TO BE DISAPPEARING RATHER FAST. WE CAN TAKE IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE CAN TOP OFF ALL THE FLUIDS, ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE ADD COOLANT LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND SAYS TO STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEAT. WE GET IT PULLED OVER AND THE COOLANT IS JUST UNDER THE MIN. LINE. THE CAR BARELY HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT AND WE ARE THE FIRST AND ONLY OWNERS. FORD TOLD US THEY WILL NOT FIX IT UNTIL THE RECALL IS ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMINISTRATION. THIS IS A $3,000 + JOB THAT IS NOT JUST AN EASY FIX. THIS CAR IS A FIRE HAZARD DUE TO THE FREEZE PLUGS IN THE ENGINE NOW BREAKING LOOSE AND COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDERS. SO WHEN THIS DOES FULLY FAIL AND EITHER CATCH FIRE OR STALL IN TRAFFIC AND KILLS MY WIFE WHO DO I SUE? I HAVE ANTHER QUESTION THAT I AM HOPING TO GET ANSWERED ALSO. IF ANOTHER PERSON IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHY IS THEIR CAR GETTING FIXED BUT MY VIN IS GETTING SKIPPED IN ALL THE RECALLS. MY MECHANIC IS ABLE TO SEE THE FREEZE PLUG RECALL ON OTHER 2013 MODELS OF MY CAR MY BUT MY CERTAIN VIN NUMBER IS NOT ABLE TO BE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BE FIXED.

03/01/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 01/28/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* 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.*DT CONSUMER STATED RECALL WAS DONE IN 2014 BUT HAPPENED AGAIN.*JB CONSUMER STATED THERE IS NO RECORD OF RECALL BEING DONE.*JB*DT

02/28/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/28/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

THERE IS AN ONGOING LEAK IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. BEING REPORTED ON THE LAST DATE OF COOLANT ADDITION. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT IS PART OF A RECALL ON THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THE NHTSA SYSTEM INDICATES THAT MY VEHICLE EITHER IS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL OR HAS BEEN FIXED. AS STATED IN THE RECALL, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE.

02/23/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

IT SEEMS MY FORD IS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO SAFETY RECALL 14S17, BUT FORD HAS NOT TOLD ME MY CAR IS AFFECTED MY THIS RECALL. IT'S BEEN 2 WEEKS AND MY CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED MY THE LOCAL MECHANIC.

02/23/2021
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/23/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

ENGINE STALL TWICE WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING, STARTS RIGHT BACK UP, SEEMS SAME SYMPTOMS AS OTHER RECALLS FOR SAME YEAR ESCAPES

02/22/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 02/18/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DROVE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO HERITAGE FORD (2075 EDSEL LN NW, CORYDON, IN 47112) FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND AN UNKNOWN RECALL, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, THE LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE LOSS OF COOLANT PERSISTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH SET CYLINDER OVER TEMPERATURE AND ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

02/22/2021
Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

OVER HEATING ,LEAKING ANTIFREEZE .

02/19/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/18/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J91DU******
Summary

WHILE IN MOTION ON THE FREEWAY IN A BUSY METRO AREA, TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITH AN INSTANT LOSS OF POWER AND FLASHED A CODE THAT SAID THERE WAS AN 'ENGINE MALFUNCTION' AND 'SERVICE NOW'. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT, HOWEVER, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTEROUS AT THOSE SPEEDS ON A METRO FREEWAY. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITH THE PUSH BUTTON START AND ALTHOUGH IT STARTED SLUGGISH, IT RESUMED DRIVING WITH NO CODES AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPENED. UNTIL AN HOUR LATER, WHEN THE SAME REPEAT INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE CAR WAS FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY NORMAL WITHOUT ANY WARNING INDICATOR THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE....UNTIL THE VEHICLE INSTANTLY SHUT DOWN AT A HIGH SPEED. THIS IS ABSOLUETLY HAZARDOUS AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE IS NO OPEN RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, DESPITE THE MULTIPLE ONLINE REPORTS OF OTHER CONSUMERS EXPERIENCING THE IDENTICAL ISSUE. THE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE IS UNKNOWN AS ALL LEVELS ON THE DASHBOARD INDICATED THE VEHICLE WAS IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION UNTIL IT SHUT DOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I REPEAT......IT WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC AT HIGH SPEEDS. VEHICLE CODE READERS DISPLAY NO CODE WHEN I HAVE HAD THEM READ. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED FROM A DEALERSHIP AND WAS INSPECTED LESS THAN 3 MONTHS AGO.

02/19/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/16/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

ENGINE STALLS AT IDLE AND WHEN TAKING OFF FROM INTERSECTION HAS TWO ENGINE CODES P008B P0087 SOMETIMES DESERT A LOT AND SOMETIMES VERY LITTLE

02/17/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHULTS FORD SOUTH (900 REGIS AVE, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15236) BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE STATED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.

02/16/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/03/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT. CONSTANTLY REPLACING FLUID. ENGINE LIGHT NOW COMES ON CONSTANTLY. MECHANICS ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. I HAVE PURCHASED OVER 6 BOTTLES OF ENGINE COOLANT. I REFILL THE TANK AT LEAST 4X MONTH.

02/15/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 02/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

SUDDEN AND TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH. CAR HAS LESS THAN 50000 MILES ON IT. DEALERSHIP REPORTS NEW HEAD CYLINDER REQUIRED AND STATES NO KNOWLEDGE OF ENGINE ISSUES FOR THIS MODEL. REPAIRS ESTIMATED AT $5300.

02/13/2021
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS AND BUCKS AT LOW IDLE OR AT A STOP. WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT AS WELL AS VCT SOLENOIDS AND CAM PHASERS REPLACED.

02/12/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/22/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND IN EITHER DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE ENGINE RPM WILL DROP SUBSTANTIALLY, THE CAR WILL SHAKE AND SHUDDER AND OFTEN STALL COMPLETELY. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND NO VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC CODES.

02/09/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 02/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED TO PARK, RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING FORWARD. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN AND ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN DRIVE BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. SHE RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE STILL ROLLED AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE MOVED AS SHE WAS NOT ON A HILL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A DETACHED SHIFT CABLE AND THE BUSHING WHICH DETERIORATED AND DETACHED FROM THE SHIFT CABLE AS WELL. THE SHIFT CABLE WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE EXPERIENCED WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THAT AS THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED ON MAY 15,2013 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED ON SEPTEMBER 9,2012. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COVERED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CALL AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND PAY OUT OF POCKET AND KEEP RECEIPT IN THE EVENT THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPANDED FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COLLEGE STATION FORD (1351 EARL RUDDER FWY S, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL, AND THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY FOR THE FAILURE AND HE NEEDED TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 135,000.

02/09/2021
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

CAR CUTS OFF WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A WARM START (CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN WITH NO PROBLEMS, SITS FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND THEN IS RESTARTED). CAR STARTS EASILY, IS DRIVEN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, BRAKES ARE APPLIED BEFORE PROCEEDING TURNING ON MAIN ROAD, CAR ENGINE CUTS OFF. THIS IS THE SCENARIO EACH TIME. DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME CAR IS DRIVEN BUT IT IS A CONSTANT SAFETY ISSUE. ALWAYS HAVE TO MAKE SURE NO TRAFFIC IS COMING WITHER WAY BECAUSE CAR HAS TO BE PLACED IN PARK TO RESTART. CAR SHOWS NO CODES WHEN PLACED ON COMPUTER. DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS RECALL OR PROBLEM. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT SO IMPOSSIBLE TO DEMONSTRATE TO DEALER. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATES MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE BUT NO SOLUTION AVAILABLE, JUST MANY SUGGESTIONS. SO RESOLUTION IS UNKNOWN.

02/08/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/08/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

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.

02/05/2021
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 01/01/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE COOLANT INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNNYSIDE MOTOR CO., INC. (944 MAIN ST, HOLDEN, MA 0152; (508) 829-4333) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE CYLINDER AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

02/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/27/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

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.

01/31/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/27/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

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.

01/27/2021
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/27/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FFMCU0H96D******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN DEC 2020. I HAVE ONLY HAD IT A LITTLE OVER A MONTH. 3 WEEKS AGO I NOTICED A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART IT. I HAD NO OTHER ISSUES THAT DAY. NOW IT HAS BECOME A DAILY OCCURRENCE. IT ALL STARTS WHEN I HEAR THAT HUMMING NOISE AND THEN I KNOW THAT THE CAR WILL STALL ON ME WHEN I SLOW DOWN OR STOP. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ONCE AND MY HUSBAND HOOKED IT UP TO READ THE CODE P1450. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET. IT IS SO SCARY, KNOWING THAT MY CAR WILL STALL ON ME IN TRAFFIC! TONIGHT, ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, I HEARD THE HUMMING NOISE AGAIN, WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON THE INTERSTATE AND THEN I HEARD A VERY LOUD POP WHICH SOUNDED LIKE IT CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD AREA. LUCKILY THE CAR STAYED ON AND DID NOT STALL ON ME UNTIL I EXITED THE INTERSTATE AND CAME TO A STOP. IT STALLED ON ME AND WOULDN'T START UP RIGHT AWAY. EVEN THOUGH THE A/C STOPPED WORKING, THE CAR MADE IT HOME WITHOUT ANY OTHER ISSUES TONIGHT.MY HUSBAND TOLD ME TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR RECALLS AND I FOUND ALMOST 1200 COMPLAINTS ON THE VERY SAME THING THAT I AM EXPERIENCING! HOW CAN A HUGE COMPANY LIKE FORD NOT SEE THE ISSUE AND HELP US? I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE IT! I HAVE TO GET ON THE INTERSTATE TO GET TO WORK. FORD...YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING BECAUSE THIS IS NOT OK! I HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO A SHOP YET BUT THEY WILL PROBABLY TELL ME THE SAME THING THAT EVERYONE ELSE IS GETTING TOLD! NHTSA YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING! HOW CAN YOU SEE ALL THESE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUES AND NOT MAKE FORD FIX THE ISSUE?? IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE! MY SAFETY, ALONG WITH OTHERS ON THE ROAD THAT HAVE TO SLAM ON THEIR BREAKS TO AVOID HITTING ME WHEN I STALL OUT, IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN!!! PLEASE HELP!

01/24/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

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 .

01/22/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAK AND CANT FIND WHERE OR WHY CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD,ALSO YOU CAN SEE THE COOLANT ON THE GROUND WHILE PARKED.

01/21/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/18/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY OF HER BOYFRIENDS RESIDENCE, THE CONTACTS BOYFRIEND NOTICED LEAKS OF FUEL ON THE GROUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL ODER APPEARED AS THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER KOONS FORD OF ANNAPOLIS (2540 RIVA ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 (410) 224-2100) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BACK IN 2016. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 141,000.

01/20/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN THE ENGINE TO MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STARTED SMOKING ENOUGH TO ENGULF THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WITH BLACK SMOKE. THE ENGINE THEN CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS STILL IN DRIVE. I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND JUMPED OUT WHEN IN A MATTER OF SECONDS THE ENTIRE ENGINE WAS IN FLAMES, SECONDS AFTER THAT THE WHOLE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPT. CAME TO PUT IT OUT. THE FIRE DEPT. LEFT AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER, THE CAR STARTED ON FIRE AGAIN. THIS TIME IT WAS LETTING OFF SMALL EXPLOSIONS' OF SPARKS. THE FIRE DEPT. CAME AGAIN AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. I ASKED THEM IF THEY HAD ANY IDEA WHAT CAUSED IT. ONE FIRE FIGHTER'S REPLY WAS "NO IDEA, I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY THING LIKE THIS BEFORE IN MY LIFE" THE CAR HAD 89000 MILES ON AND HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY FORD A FEW MONTHS AGO WITH NO COMPLICATIONS FOUND IN THE ENGINE. THE HEAT GAUGE NEVER RAISED TO MAKE MYSELF, THE DRIVER AWARE OF ANY OVER HEATING. THE FIRE STARTED RIGHT INFRONT OF MY HOME AS I WAS PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WHILE I WAS STILL IN DRIVE/MOTION.

01/15/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/15/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF HER DRIVEWAY, THE HIGH TEMPERATURE AND LOW ENGINE COOLANT SERVICE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS NO VISUAL LEAKS PRESENT. THE CONTACT PURCHASED COOLANT TO PLACE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NORTH CENTRAL FORD (1819 N CENTRAL EXPY, RICHARDSON, TX 75080, (972) 584-1338) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,800.

01/15/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

MY CAR WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND ONE DAY I RECEIVED AN ERROR CODE THAT SAID POWER ASSIST FAULT. WHEN I BEGAN DRIVING I REALIZED THAT MY CAR HAD ESSENTIALLY LOST IT'S POWER STEERING. THE CAR BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. AFTER DRIVING A BIT THE POWER STEERING WOULD RANDOMLY BEGIN TO WORK AGAIN. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND I FOUND THAT MANY TIMES, WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP. THEN THE WHEEL WOULD BECOME LOOSE AGAIN. I HAVE NEEDED TO USE THE CAR SINCE THAT TIME AND THESE PROBLEMS PERSIST.

01/14/2021
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

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 (EX: 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!

01/14/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING ANTI-FREEZE PREMATURELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE THAT THE ENGINE CYLINDER CUP PLUG WAS NOT SECURED TO THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

01/14/2021
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST NOT WORKING. NO POWER STEERING IN VEHICLE AT ALL. ONLY 84,000MILES. LOOKED ONLINE AND SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED.

01/13/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/12/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM AND MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THERE HAS BEEN A SEVERE LEAK NEAR THE ENGINE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT OTHER PROBLEMS IT MAY HAVE CAUSED. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT RIDING INTO TRAFFIC WITH THE CAR SHUTTING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING.

01/13/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO FUTURE FORD LINCOLN OF ROSEVILLE (650 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, UPON PERFORMING A VIN SEARCH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.*DT*DT

01/12/2021
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/11/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

I JUST CAME OUT OF A STATE INSPECTION A FEW MONTHS LATER THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE CAR JUST SHUTS OFF. NOW, IF I HAD ONE FORD I WOULD NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THIS, BUT I HAVE MORE THAN ONE AND THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED. NOW, AT TIMES WHERE THERE'S A RECALL, BUT WHEN THEY HAVE OTHER ITEMS THAT GET FIXED WITHOUT A RECALL, WE NEVER HEAR ABOUT THAT. I KNOW I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED ON THIS CAR, BUT MY FORD FOCUS, AND IT HAPPENS AFTER A CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE LATELY DURING THE VIRUS WORST FOR SOME REASON. THIS IS A DANGER AND COULD KILL SOMEONE ON A FREEWAY. AS WHEN THE CAR STOPPED ON A RECALL BEFORE. FROM THE DOORS OPENING ON THE FREEWAY TO THIS MESS. FORD NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AT A HIGHER LEVEL. I DO KNOW MY ANTIFREEZE HAS BEEN WATER DOWN AS I FOUND OUT TODAY, UCZ THEIR ORANGE FLUID HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR OVER A YEAR I WAS TOLD.

01/12/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/11/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J9XDU******
Summary

AXEL SEAL WAS DAMAGED CAUSING TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A LEAK DUE TO IT CAKING ON TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FRY.

01/11/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ON 12/10/2020 AND THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE A REMOTE CONTROL CAR WHEN IT IS EXCELLERANTED. WHY???? IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION OR MOTOR. I HAD A 2014 FORD ESCAPE (VIN #1FMCU9GX5EUB58645) BEFORE THIS AND IT MADE THE SAME SOUND AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION AND THE ENGINE WERE SHOOT. I HAD TO JUNK THE 2014 AND PURCHASED THE 2013. HELP??!!!

01/10/2021
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/09/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

DANGEROUS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHERE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THIS REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER, STOP, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. FREQUENTLY ONCE IT STALLS, IT IS NOT SAFE TO PULL BACK OUT INTO TRAFFIC RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE IT USUALLY STALLS AGAIN. I REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO STALLS AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS.

01/10/2021
Components: STEERING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/10/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

TWO DIFFERENT TIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STARTED MISSING, NO POWER. GOT TO EDGE OF ROAD, SHUT CAR OFF. RE STARTED AND IT WAS FINE. TODAY (1/10/2021 POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE IN LINE TO GET COFFEE. MADE IT HOME BARELY, SHUT OFF CAR, NOW IT'S WORKING.

01/08/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/07/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

THERE HAS BEEN MULTIPLE COOLANT LINE ISSUES RESULT IN THE CAR STOPPING IMMEDIATELY NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE. THERE HAS BEEN A PREVIOUS STATED ISSUE I DO NOT FEEL LIKE MY CAR WAS FIXED PROPERLY BEFORE BUYING IT AND THE RECALL SHOULD BE REOPENED AND CONSIDERED AN HAZARDOUS ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED, LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNSAFELY, THERE IS LITTLE TO NO WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT ITSELF OFF IF YOU CAN'T PULL OVER IN TIME. IT WILL END UP HURTING PEOPLE IF IT ISN'T RESOLVED. THERE IS A CURRENT CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OPEN FOR IT, I DON'T WANT THAT I JUST WANT MY VEHICLE SAFE. I ACTUALLY LOVE IT. IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES I ALWAYS HAVRE COOLANT WITH ME

01/07/2021
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION ONCE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PLACED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN QUICKLY SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HUNTERSVILLE FORD (13825 STATESVILLE RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

01/06/2021
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 01/05/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

I HAVE A FORD 2013 ESCAPE. IT FIRST STATRED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS KEEP BLOWING. I HAD TO REPLACE 4 IN THE PASS 2 YEARS. NOW THE BACK BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP SAYING FAULTY. THE BULB POPS OUT . I HAVE TO PUSH IT BACK INTO PLACE. THEN ITS OUT AGAIN. NOW THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS FAULTY . PLUS THE TRANS MISSON IS FAULTY OR EVERYTIME I SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE IT CUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUT IT TO NEUTRAL AND THEN IT MOVES. WHEN I GET TO THE SPEED 50 OR 60MPH THECAR TREMBLES. IM AFRAID THAT I MAY WRECK.

01/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE A WARNING MESSAGE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATED AND THAT THERE WAS NO COOLANT IN THE RESERVOIR. UPON RESTART OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. TED RUSSELL FORD LINCOLN (8551 KINGSTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37919) WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

01/04/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

FEBRUARY 2019 I HAD MY WATER PUMP, WATER GASKET, AND HEATER HOSE REPLACED BY FORD BECAUSE THEY FOUND COOLANT PUMP AND HEATER HOSES WERE LEAKING. BEFORE THEY FIXED THIS ISSUES I WOULD SMELL A HORRIBLE SMELL WHEN I USED MY HEATER. LATELY, I HAVE BEEN SMELLING THE SAME SMELL FROM THE COOLANT LEAKING WHEN I USE MY HEATER, THIS SMELL GIVES ME HEADACHES EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DECEMBER 29TH 2020. I HAD TAKEN IT TO AUTO ZONE TO CHECK THE CODES. THEY DETECTED THE CODE P26B7 -REPLACE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE AND THE SMELL IS INCREASING WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR AND USE MY HEATER. NOW I AM GOING TO BE OUT MORE MONEY FOR THE SAME ISSUE THAT LOOKS LIKE TO BE HAPPENING FOR YEARS NOW. THIS IS NOT RIGHT!

01/03/2021
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ' THE COOLANT LIGHT SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT INDICATOR HAS BEEN COMING ON. I FIRST WOULD FILL THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WITH ANTIFREEZE AND A MONTH OR SO LATER THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AGAIN. I WOULD REPEAT THE PROCESS. I BROUGHT IT IN TO BAY STATE FORD IN EASTON, MASSACHUSETTS AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY WATER PUMP WAS THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK. ($1,500). I HAD THEM REPAIR IT. I GOT THE CAR BACK AND A MONTH OR 2 LATER THE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY DID DIAGNOSTICS ON (COMPRESSION TESTS) AND INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO LEAKS AND THAT THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN AIR POCKETS THAT CAUSED IT. I TOOK MY CAR BACK AGAIN AND WITHIN 1 MONTH THE COOLANT LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. AGAIN, THEY DO DIAGNOSTICS AND SAID THERE WAS NO LEAK AND BLAMED AIR POCKETS. I TOOK IT BACK AND WITHIN 1 TO 2 WEEKS THE COOLANT LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN. THEY LOOK AT IT AGAIN AND DID THE SAME DIAGNOSTICS AND NOW TELL ME THAT THERE IS AN INTERNAL LEAK AND THAT IT COULD BE WITHIN THE ENGINE AND WANTED MY APPROVAL TO PERFORM MORE DIAGNOSTICS AT MY EXPENSE AS THEY WERE NOT SURE WHERE THE LEAK IS COMING FROM INTERNALLY. THIS COULD COST ME THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AS THEY THINK IT COULD BE THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 7 YEARS OLD AND SHOULD NOT BE LEAKING COOLANT INTERNALLY AND I ALREADY REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. THEY TOLD ME MY CHOICES ARE TO TRADE UP TO A NEW CAR OR PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE IF INDEED THAT IS THE ISSUE. THIS IS NOT FAIR TO ME. THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND THAT I HAD A 2.0 ENGINE. (I DO NOT HAVE A 2.0 ENGINE, I HAVE A 1.6L ENGINE). RECALL NUMBER 12V551000 IS AN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ISSUE AND IT SOUNDS THAT MY FORD ESCAPE IS PART OF OR SHOULD BE PART OF THIS RECALL.

12/31/2020
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 09/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE COOLANT WARNING MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FREQUENTLY REFILLED THE COOLANT DUE TO THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000.

12/30/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 12/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

EVERY WINTER WHILE DRIVING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE INFO SCREEN DISPLAYS "HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE AND ABS ICON FLASHES. THE RADIO ALSO GOES OFF AND ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS TO GET THIS CORRECTED AND I AM TOLD THEY COULD NOT SEE ANY CODES FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN OTHER WORDS I AM LYING. I AM SURE BY CHECKING WITH OTHERS, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. I HOPE THAT THIS CAN BE RESOLVED BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF AND WHEN THIS WILL EFFECT ANYTHING ELSE.

12/30/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE WHENEVER I POUR COOLANT IN IT AUTOMATICALLY LEAKS. IT HAS BEEN SMOKING, OVERHEATING AND DANGEROUS. I NEED THE CAR FIXED. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH AUTONATION FORD MARGATE AT 5401 W COPANS RD, MARGATE, FL 33063 AND WHEN I GOT THERE THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE A CHARGE TO DIAGNOSE. FORD SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND READY TO FIX IT FOR THE CUSTOMER. THERE HAS ALREADY BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS AND NEED IT FIXED FOR FREE.

12/28/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

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.

12/27/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE DIED AFTER GIVING A HIGH TEMPERATURE WARNING & THE ENGINE CAME ON. ONCE COOLED IT WOULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD ON IN REVERSE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND HAS HAD MULTIPLE PREVIOUS ISSUES.

12/27/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

APPARENTLY BATTERY BEING DRAINED AND CAR WON'T START IN THE MORNING. SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. HAD DIAGNOSTICS DONE. BATTERY REPLACED N MAY 2020, ALTERNATOR REPLACED IN NOVEMBER 2020. AAA ROAD REPAIR SAID BATTERY, ALTERNATOR & STARTER ALL WORKING FINE. ONLY 55,000 MILES ON 2013 ESCAPE SEL 4WD W/2.0L 14 GTDI ECOBOOST ENGINE. SHOULD HAVE A PARASITIC DRAW TEST? WAKE UP' ISSUES? SPOKE TO ONLINE TECHNICIAN TODAY.12/27/2020

12/27/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

A MONTH AGO WE FILLED THE COOLANT UP AFTER NOTICING IT WAS LOW. LAST WEEK WHEN I STARTED IT UP IT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. I STARTED IT UP AGAIN AND IT ONLY STAYED RUNNING IF I GAVE IT SOME GAS. DROVE IT ABOUT 2 MILES AND WHEN I ARRIVED BACK HOME I GOT THE WARNING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT THEN KILLED ALL THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE. STATED IT WAS OVERHEATING. THE RESERVOIR WAS ALMOST EMPTY OF COOLANT. FILLED IT BACK UP AND THE MESSAGES WERE GONE. DROVE IT TO GET THE CODES PULLED. SEE PICTURE. WAITING TO HEAR BACK ABOUT WHAT IT MAY BE BUT THE MECHANIC SEEMED TO THINK IT'S THE HEAD GASKET. ONLY 90K MILES ARE YOU KIDDING?

12/26/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, VEHICLE HAS ISSUED WARNING OF OVERHEATING. FIRST TWO TIMES WERE IN FL AS MY DAUGHTER WAS LEAVING HOME, HEADED TO WORK. SHE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CAR STALLED ON HER. THE WARNING STATES TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY AND STOP THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON 12/18/20 AS MY DAUGHTER WAS LEAVING WORK. SHE STARTED THE CAR AND IMMEDIATELY THE WARNING SOUNDED, THE CAR SPUTTERED AND DIED COMPLETELY. THE COOLANT WAS BELOW THE NORMAL RANGE, SO WE WENT BACK TWO DAYS LATER WITH ANTIFREEZE (SHE IS NOW LIVING IN NE). WE TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT TANK AND WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME AT NORMAL INTERSTATE TRAVEL APPROX 5 MILES. ON 12/24/20, I WENT OUT TO START THE CAR AND THE WARNING HAPPENED, AGAIN. THE ENGINE SHOWED AT THE HOTEST LEVEL, SPUTTERED AND DIED. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL FOR POTENTIAL ENGINE COOLANT LEAK. HOWEVER, HER VIN IS NOT LISTED UNDER THIS RECALL.

12/26/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS LOSING COOLANT. IT IS NOT LEAKING ON GROUND. I HAVE HAD IT IN 3 TIMES TO FORD AND LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY CANNOT FIND A LEAK. THEY SAY IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I NEED TO FILL IT EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2.5 YEARS AGO AND IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM.

12/22/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKING CONSTANTLY

12/21/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 LITER. MANUFACTURE DATE IS 02/2013. APPARENTLY SLIGHTLY EARLIER MANUFACTURED ESCAPES HAD A RECALL FOR A COOLANT LEAK. FORD IS TELLING ME THIS CAR IS OUT OF THAT MANUFACTURE DATE YET THIS CAR IS NEARLY IN MINT CONDITION EXCEPT THIS ONE THING WHICH SEEMS A LITTLE IRONIC TO ME. IT IS LEAKING COOLANT SIGNIFICANTLY AND I CAN'T TELL WHERE FROM.

12/21/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WARNING CAME ON STATING ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND TO PULL OVER SAFELY. AFTER SITTING FOR 3 DAYS, TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN, WITH THE SAME WARNING. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN OVERHEATED AT THIS TIME. COULD NOT DRIVE VEHICLE WITH THIS WARNING. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME.

12/20/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK AND OIL LEAK. THE COOLANT LEAK IS FROM THE WATER PUMP AND THE OIL LEAK IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. I HAVE SEEN THAT THERE HAVE BEEN ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL AND FORD HAS RECALLED SOME BUT OURS DOES NOT COME UP UNDER THAT RECALL.

12/17/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G92DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STARTED LOSING ANTIFREEZE NO LEAK WAS FOUND. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. NOW THE ENGINE IS GONE. LEAKED COOLANT TO THE ENGINE FORD SHOULD TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUES BUT FORD DOESN'T WANT TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY

12/14/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR TWICE IN A YEAR. BOUGHT CAR A YEAR AGO AND HAVE SMELLED BURNING SINCE. TURBO WAS REPLACED DUE TO INTERNAL OIL LEAK. NOW CAR OVER HEATS AND HAVE TO ADD COOLANT WEEKLY. SMOKE COMES UP THROUGH HOOD ON OCCASION. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY LEAKS OR TELL ME WHY I CAN SMELL BURNING AND SEE SMOKE. SAID COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER RECALL BUT VIN WASN'T FLAGGED) BUT HOW IS THAT GOING TO FIX ADDING COOLANT WEEKLY? FORD HAS BEEN AWARE OF COOLING SYSTEMS SINCE 2010 AND HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT.

12/10/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

CODE P0741 (TORQUR CONVERTER CLUTCH CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE STUCK OFF) COMES UP. TRANSMISSION SLAMS WHEN PUTTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND THEN ALMOST STALLS. BUT SHIFTS AND DRIVES FINE

12/10/2020
Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/07/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INOPERABLE DOOR CODE ON DRIVERS DOOR AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE THE HANDLE ABOVE THE DOOR TO GET IN THE VEHICLE, IT SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER FELL TO THE GROUND AND BROKE HER FOOT. ALSO, THE INSTUMENT PANEL AND CRUISE CONTROL WERE INOPERABLE. *JS

12/10/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

CAR STARTS TO SPUTTER THEN JUST DIE WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. THIS IS NOW THE 9TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A MAIN ROADWAY.

12/10/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 80MPH WHEN THE SPEED SUDDENLY DECEASED DRASTICALLY AND SUDDENLY TO ABOUT 10MPH. A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED STATING 'TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK. SELECT P.' I DO NOT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT. TEMPERATURE OF THE CAR WAS NORMAL AND THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS SHOWN ON THE DASH (ENGINE LIGHT, GAS LIGHT, ETC).

12/09/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/06/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

MY COOLANT LEVELS BECOME LOW ABOUT EVERY TWO WEEKS. I'M ALERTED BY MY DASH LIGHT, I FILL THEN CHECK FOR LEEKS. NO VISIBLE LEEKS BUT COOLANT KEEPS NEEDING REFILLING. I HAVE ALMOST OVERHEATED ONCE AND CAR WHEN INTO LIMP MODE UNTIL GOT DOWN TO A REASONABLE TEMP. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE LONG DISTANCES IF FEAR I'LL BE STRANDED BECAUSE OVERHEATED.

12/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/05/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

IN JANUARYAND FEBRUARY OF 2019 I TOOK MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE TO SONORA FORD IN SONORA,CA BECAUSE IT STARTED STALLING ON ME. IT HAPPENED USUALLY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING 50 TO 100 FEET AND THEN IT WOULD START TO SPUTTER AND DIE. I GOT NO LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT SEEMS TO DO IT EVERY TWO OR THREE STOPS. SONORA FORD CHECKED IT AND SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHECK IT LATER THEY TOLD ME SOMETHING WAS WRONG IN THE MANIFOLD BUT THEY WOULD HAVE TO TERRET DOWN TO FIND OUT. THEY SAID I WHAT IS MISSING A BOLT IN MY MANIFOLD GASKET. THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED BUT AFTER ONE WEEK IT WAS STILL WAS STALLING. I TOOK IT BACK A WEEK LATER AND THE MANAGER OF THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DROVE IT HOME TO HIS HOUSE WHILE IT WAS HOOKED UP TO SOME MACHINEAND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEY TOLD ME THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. I TOOK IT HOME AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE STALLING SEEMED TO STOP ON ITS OWN UNTIL NOVEMBER 2020 NOW IT'S STALLING AGAIN. I WENT ON THE INTERNET AND LOOKED UP MY CAR AND FOUND THAT THERE'S BEEN TROUBLE FOR YEARS WITH THIS CAR STALLING BUT SONORA FORD DID NOT BOTHER TO TELL ME THIS. THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS AS I PULL INTO TRAFFIC AND THE CAR STALLED BUT YESTERDAY I HAD MY TWO YOUNGER GRANDCHILDREN IN THE CAR AND IT SEEM TO BE FINE AND I PULLED OUT IN TRAFFIC, AFTER ABOUT 20 YARDS IT STALLED AND THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME HAD TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES AND SWERVE TO AVOID REAR ENDING ME. I AM SENDING YOU THIS EMAIL ON A SATURDAY. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON TUESDAY, THE 8TH OF DECEMBER FOR MY 5000 MILE OIL CHANGE AND I PLAN ON TELLING THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY ADVICE ABOUT WHAT TO DO TO HAVE THEM HELP ME.THANK YOU

12/06/2020
Components: SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H90DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION WAS MESSED UP WHEN I BOUGHT OUT OF A DEALERSHIP I PAYED 4,000 TO FIX IT AND GET IT REBUILT FOR IT TO FAIL AGAIN.

12/05/2020
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 12/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

LOSS OF COOLANT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 45 DAYS. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKINF AND A PRESSURE TEST DID NOT SHOW ANY NON VISIBLE LEAKS. YET I HAVE TO REFILL AFTER A LOW COOLANT ERROR AS STATED. A GOOGLE SEARCH FOUND QUITE A FEW OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THE 2013 MODEL.

12/03/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

ENGINE FAULT - SERVICE NOW LIGHT HAS COME ON AT LEAST ONCE/YEAR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE CAR HESITATES AND RIDES ROUGH. I CONTACT THE FORD DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY TO HAVE THEM FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAS WORKED ON THE CAR BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. SHOULD I BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS?

12/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT A POSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK IN THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF A COOLANT LEAK. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT'S WIFE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SOUTHGATE LINCOLN, LLC (16800 FORT ST, SOUTHGATE, MI 48195) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND COOLANT WAS ADDED. THE MECHANIC FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

12/01/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

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.

11/28/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G9XDU******
Summary

ANY TIME I GET GAS THE CAR DOES NOT START IMMEDIATELY. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR AND DECELERATING IT SHUT OFF ON ME. INITIALLY WAS TOLD IT WAS MY REMOTE START UNTIL I GOT GAS AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT IT SHUT OFF AND TOOK A MINUTE TO START BACK UP. WHILE STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION THE CAR BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE GAS TANK AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART.

11/24/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

FREQUENTLY AND USUALLY RIGHT AFTER I TURN THE CAR ON, THE ABS LIGHT WILL COME ON, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WILL COME ON, AND THEN MY CAR WILL STALL. I CAN USUALLY CRAWL INTO A PARKING SPACE/OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. OCCASIONALLY THE HILL START ASSIST LIGHT WILL COME ON AND OCCASIONALLY THE 4WD DISABLED LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL HAVE COME ON ON THE INTERSTATE AND HIGHWAYS BEFORE, BUT THEY HAVE ONLY CAUSED MY CAR TO STALL (LUCKILY) RIGHT AFTER I TURN IT ON AND BEGIN TO MOVE. THE HILL START ASSIST WILL USUALLY ONLY COME ON IF I COME TO A FULL STOP WHILE DRIVING, WHETHER I AM ON A HILL OR NOT. THIS HAPPENED ONCE WHEN WE FIRST GOT THE CAR (4.5 YEARS AGO). IT DID NOT HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. IT NOW HAS STARTED HAPPENING VERY FREQUENTLY AT MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS OR SO.

11/24/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN JACKSONVILLE, FL. THE VEHICLE IS VERY HARD TO STEER, ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING SLOW. WE BOUGHT THIS 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL BRAND NEW IN 2013 FROM PARKWAY FORD IN DICKINSON, NORTH DAKOTA. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR POWER STEERING GOING OUT. THE CODE ON MY VEHICLE IS: U3000:53-C8 FROM A CODE READER. THE VEHICLE FAILED AFTER FILING WITH FUEL, BUT AFTER SHUTTING DOWN AND RESTARTING IT WAS FINE AGAIN. LATER THE NEXT DAY IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE.

11/22/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/22/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKING

11/21/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/22/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

STARTING IN MAY OF 2020 MY FORD ESCAPE STARTED STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET AS WELL AS THE EXPRESSWAY IT HESITATES IT DOES NOT ACCELERATE THE MOMENT YOU TAP THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR STARTS TO SPUTTER AND THEN COMPLETELY STALLS OUT AND STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF WHEREVER YOU ARE THE STREET PARKING LOT IT DOESN'T MATTER IT ALSO HAS DONE THIS BACK-TO-BACK MULTIPLE TIMES OCCURRING MAYBE FOUR TO SIX TIMES IN A ROW BARELY ALLOWING ME TO MAKE IT FROM ONE DESTINATION TO THE OTHER. THE ESCAPE ALSO OVERHEATED REPLACED THE COOLANT SENSOR REPLACED THE FUEL REGULATOR AND IT STILL DOES THE SAME EXACT THING. IT JUST DECREASED THE AMOUNT OF TIMES THAT IT WOULD DO IT IN A ROW SO NOW IT DOES IT TO THREE TIMES. IT ALSO STALLS OUT AND DIES WHILE IT STOPLIGHTS MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AS YOU'RE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION COMING TO A STOP BARELY HITTING THE ACCELERATOR

11/19/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY VISUAL LEAKS WERE SHOWN ON THE DRIVEWAY GROUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE IN MOTION OR IDLE RATE, THE FLUID PRESSURE REGULATOR TO LOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FLUID PRESSURE SYSTEM UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED 3 ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE REPLACED HIS OIL SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. AUTONATION FORD UNION CITY SERVICE CENTER 4355 JONESBORO ROAD, UNION CITY, GA 30291 (770) 674-6075 WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER THE CONTACT DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.

11/19/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/11/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

LOW COOLANT FOLLOWED BY ENGINE OVERHEATING MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD. WONDERING WHY THIS VIN IS NOT PART OF THE 12V431000 RECALL ON OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPES WITH SIMILAR SOUNDING PROBLEM.

11/19/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/19/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE CONTINUES TO LOSE ENGINE COOLANT. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO GARY SMITH FORD OF FORT WALTON BCH FL AFTER RESEARCHING AND FINDING THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL 13S12. THIS RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE 23-JULY-14 BY AUTONATION FORD OF JACKSONVILLE FL AT THE TIME OF REPAIR THE VEHICLE HAD 42780. I'M NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER HOWEVER THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSE TO BE THE REMEDY TO FIX THE PROBLEM I'M NOW HAVING. I'M BEING TOLD I HAVE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE #3 CYLINDER AND WILL REQUIRE A ENGINE REPLACEMENT. NOT TO MENTION A POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT FORD'S FIX FOR THIS IS. I'M SURE CONSUMERS WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT THEY ONLY HAVE LIMITED AMOUNT OF MILES ON THEIR ENGINES. MY VEHICLE HAS A 140K MILES AND WELL MAINTAINED ONLY TO FIND OUT IT NO LONGER ANY GOOD BECAUSE OF EITHER A DESIGN FLAW OR JUST A POOR PRODUCT. I'VE GONE FROM TAKING MY CAR IN TO BE SERVICED FOR WHAT SEEMED TO BE SOMETHING MINOR TO NEEDING A COMPLETE MOTOR REPLACEMENT AND FORD MOTOR CO IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. SO AT THIS TIME I HAVE TO MONITOR MY COOLANT LEVELS SO MY VEHICLE DOESN'T OVERHEAT AND PRAY THE VEHICLE DOESN'T CATCH FIRE. HOWEVER IF IT DOES CATCH FIRE I GUESS THAT WILL JUST BE A ISSUE BETWEEN ME AND MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW FORD MOTOR CO CAN BE ALLOWED TO DO THIS.

11/17/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/17/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

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 .

11/12/2020
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON A BACK ROAD WITH MANY CURVES.WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON ABRUPTLY CONCERNING POWER STEERING. WHEEL LOCKS WAS UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WHILE ON THE ROAD THIS WAS REPLACED IN MARCH 2020. ONCE AGAIN IS HAS DONE THE SAME THINGS AGAIN WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE

11/12/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. IT ALSO WILL LEAK COOLANT SOMETIMES IM ABLE TO SEE THE PUDDLE UNDER THE CAR PARKED BUT SOMETIMES NO PUDDLE WHICH MEANS ITS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ALSO WILL GO HAYWIRE AND SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING THE NEEDLES WILL FALL TO THE BOTTOM SHOOT TO THE TOP AND IT WILL HAVE AN ENGINE WARMING AND SOMETIMES JUST SHUTS OFF ALL TOGETHER EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS STILL MECHANICALLY ON AND RUNNING. THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT ALL COVER THESE ISSUES IM HAVING HOWEVER MY VEHICLE IS NOT LISTED IN THE EFFECTED VEHICLES. THESE ISSUES HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING IN ANY CAPACITY OR PARKED. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY THE FREEWAY THE SIDE STREETS WHILE PARKED WHILE MOVING SLOWLY. IT HAS BECOME AN ISSUE THAT IM WORRIED TO DEAL WITH BECAUSE I DONT HAVE THE FUNDS TO FIX THE CAR BUT THE CAR IS SO UNSAFE IM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. I DO HAVE A VIDEO OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSING UP IF ITS NEEDED.

11/12/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE ECOBOOST 1.6 MY VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHILE IDLING. THIS ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN AFTER THE VEHICLE IS WARM. IT NEVER HAPPENS FIRST THING IN THE MORNING ONLY AFTER I HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF MAYBE 30 MIN OR LESS OR WHILE IDLING. SOMETIMES THE RPM WOULD SHOOT UP TO 6 AND THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS THRUSTING FORWARD AFTER WHICH IT WOULD EITHER STALL IMMEDIATELY OR I AM ABLE TO KEEP DRIVING WITHOUT ISSUE. IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND LUCKILY THERE WAS A POLICE OFFICER PASSING AND HE WAS ABLE TO ESCORT ME TO A SIDE STREET WHILE THE VEHICLE STALLED A REAL TIMES TO GET THERE. BEFORE I PULL ON TO A ROAD AFTER STALLING I HAVE WITH TRAFFIC I HAVE TO DRIVE AROUND THE PARKING LOT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STALL AGAIN BEFORE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY ON RAMP AFTER I HAD JUST REFUELED. ONCE THE VEHICLE PASSES THE STALLING ISSUE IT DRIVES WITHOUT ISSUE. I HAVE SO FAR REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND FLP SENSOR AND THIS HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I AM ACTUALLY SCARED FOR MY LIFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. I WON'T ALLOW MY DAUGHTER TO DRIVE IT FOR FEAR IT MAY KILL HER.

11/11/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

SINCE I PURCHASED MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE, I HAVE HAD 5 RECALLS THAT WERE FIXED TO MY SATISFACTION AT KUNES FORD. MY MOST EXPENSIVE REPAIR WAS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY ON JULY20, 2020 AT A COST OF $2400. MY MILEAGE AT THIS TIME WAS 55,602. I ENCOUNTERED TWO INCIDENTS WHERE MY STEERING WHEEL FROZE. I WAS PARKED AT THIS TIME AND IT CORRECTED ITSELF. THE FOLLOWING DAY IT OCCURRED AGAIN AND I GOT AN ERROR MESSAGE 'POWER STEERING FAILURE.' FORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS PARKED. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS THAT THIS HAPPENED TO OTHERS WHILE THEY WERE DRIVING. I CONTACTED FORD AND KUNES AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON THE ESCAPE, ALTHOUGH OTHER OWNERS OF THE ESCAPE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. KUNES TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHER ESCAPES THAT THEY REPAIRED AS THEY DID MINE, AND CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PROBLEM I EXPERIENCED. I RESEARCHED FURTHER AND THERE WERE RECALLS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE 2013 F150, FOCUS AND TAURUS. THIS EXPENSE WAS A HARDSHIP FOR ME AND MY HUSBAND. WE ARE RETIRED AND ON A FIXED INCOME. I CALLED AND SENT A LETTER TO FORD AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL. I FORTUNATELY WAS NOT INJURED BUT AM CONCERNED THAT THEY DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND WARN OTHER OWNERS.

11/11/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

MY SUV HAS SUDDENLY LOSS ACCELERATION WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A PARKING SPACE, STOP SIGN AND OUT OF A RESTAURANT PARKING LOT ONTO THE HIGHWAY. IT WILL SPUTTER LIKE IT'S NOT GETTING GAS AND TWO TIMES HAS COMPLETELY CUT OFF WHILE STILL IN DRIVE. I HAVE SMASHED THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR TO NO AVAIL NOTHING HAPPENED. THE SUV DIDN'T SPEED UP NOR START TO EVEN MOVE FAST. IT WOULD SLOWLY JERK ONTO THE ROAD, AND AS I SAID TWICE HAS CUT OFF ANOTHER TIME IT DID FINALLY GET GAS AND GO. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT NO CODES SHOWED UP ON THE MACHINE THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE SUV. THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT, BESIDES ME BEING NERVOUS TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC WITHOUT GETTING HIT BECAUSE THE SUV WON'T ACCELERATE DOWN THE ROAD. IT HAS ALSO CUT OFF WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY IDLE. IT DOES START TO SHIMMER/SHAKE LIKE IT'S NOT IDLED HIGH ENOUGH AND THEN IT JUST CUTS OFF.

11/09/2020
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 11/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR LATCH SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO COORDINATE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. *JS

11/09/2020
Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/06/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

I WENT THRU THE CAR WASH AND TRIED TO PUT MY CAR FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE AND THE GEAR JUMPED INTO PARK JAMING THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE. THEN I LOST ALL POWER, I COULDN'T START MY CAR AND BEGAN TO BE REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER CAR WASH CUSTOMER. I HAD TO HABE THE CAR TOWED FOR REPAIRS & RENT A CAR UNTIL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THERE ARE RECALLS FROM FORD ON THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE. FORD REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND "IF" A RECALL COMES AVAILABLE THEN I WOULD BE COMPENSATED. THANK GOD I WASN'T DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE POINT THIS BUSHING BROKE LOOSE! THIS IS A HAZARD FOR MORE THAN A FEW 2013 FORD ESCAPES AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF VIN# FOR THE RECALL. VERY UNSATISFIED FROM THE FORD COMPANY.

11/09/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

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

11/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

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

11/05/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKING IN ENGINE 5/2017 COOLANT LEAKING IN ENGINE 10/2017 ON BOTH OCCASIONS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. I HAVE SINCE DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM DATED 2012 AND I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE. THEY TOLD ME MY VIN WASN'T AFFECTED. I SAY IT WAS. CAR IS DEAD NOW DUE TO COOLANT WARPING BOTTOM OF THE BLOCK. IT IS ON,Y 7YRS OLD! I HAVE DOCUMENTS FROM DEALERSHIP .I DON'T KNOW HOW TO UPLOAD. CAN SUPPLY RO #'S IF NEEDED

11/04/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 2 MILES ON MY WAY TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL I GOT A "STEERING ASSIST FAULT" AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY THERE AREN'T A LOT OF TURNS AND WE WERE LESS THAN A MILE FROM OUR DESTINATION. WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR BACK TO MY HOUSE SAFELY. AWAITING A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP. INITIAL INVESTIGATION DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL FOR 2013, BUT THERE WAS FOR 2008 - 2011. FOUND SEVERAL SITES AND FORUMS OF PEOPLE MAKING THE SAME COMPLAINT.

11/04/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/22/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

MY ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON INSPECTION THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE FROM WHAT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS COMING FROM THE RESERVOIR AREA. I TOOK MY FORD TO FIRESTONE AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW HEATER HOSE. I HAD THE HEATER HOSE REPLACED LAST WEEK AND TODAY I HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN, ENGINE OVERHEATED LIGHT CAME ON AND SMOKE EMERGED. I THINK MY 2013 MODEL ESCAPE SEL MAY HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS BEFORE BUT THE ISSUE WAS NEVER ADDRESSED WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER AND I FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND ANY PASSENGERS THAT MAY BE RIDDING WITH ME DUE TO THE RISK OF FIRE IN MY ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION IN BOTH OCCURRENCES BEFORE AND AFTER THE HEATER HOSE REPLACEMENT. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE GOING APPROPRIATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET.

11/03/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

ECOBOOST ENGINE HAS INTERNAL LEAKS. COOLING SYSTEM HAS LEAKS AND FAULTY SENSORS. CAR OVERHEATS OR THINKS IT'S OVERHEATING AND SHUTS DOWN. WHILE ON A DANGEROUS HIGHWAY WITH NO WHERE TO PULL OVER CAR OVERHEATED SO I HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. FINDING SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUES. SOME CARS EVEN CATCHING FIRE.

11/03/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

PURCHASED FORD ESCAPE IN 2014. HAD 39,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SHIFTING IN THE ENGINE. TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED IT WOULD COST SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPAIR IT. I TOOK THE ESCAPE TO A REPUTABLE SHOP IN TOWN AND THEY FIXED IT. THE COST WAS $4,346.00. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THERE IS A COURT SETTLEMENT TO REIMBURSE BUYERS WHO WERE INDISPOSED BY THE DEFICIENCY OF THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE REIMBURSE ME FOR FAULTY PARTS.

11/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE MYRIAD OF RECALLS IN 2018 WHEN IT WAS NO LONGER SERVING AS OUR PRIMARY FAMILY VEHICLE AND WE COULD STAND TO BE WITHOUT IT FOR AN EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME. IN THE LAST TWO YEARS IT HAS SERVED AS A SECONDARY VEHICLE, TAKING SHORT TRIPS TO THE STORE OR PARK. ON 10/23 WE WERE DRIVING IN THE ESCAPE ON A LONGER TRIP (26 MILES TO DROP ME OFF AT THE AIRPORT). HE WAS MANEUVERING FROM THE AIRPORT CAMPUS DRIVING TOWARDS THE ON RAMP WHEN THE DASH CONSOLE INDICATED THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WAS TOO HIGH AND TO SHUT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY. MY HUSBAND IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF ON THE INTERSTATE RAMP AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. IT NEVER CRANKED AGAIN FOR HIM, HE REPLACED THE COMPLETELY EMPTY COOLANT COMPARTMENT AND IT STILL DID NOT START. HE SPENT HOURS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH OUR TODDLER AND FINALLY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO AUTONATION FORD UNION CITY. THEY CALLED ON 10/28 AND INFORMED US THAT THE ISSUE WAS UNDER THE KNOWN FORD RECALL REGARDING A COOLANT LEAK AND THAT THEY WOULD ORDER THE PARTS. WE HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY COOLANT IN OUR DRIVEWAY OR GARAGE TO INDICATE A LEAK TO US. FORD JUST CALLED US BACK TODAY, 11/2 AND TOLD US IT WOULD COST $1,000 TO REPAIR THE COOLANT LEAK BECAUSE OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP (MIKE FITZPATRICK) ADDRESSED THE RECALL IN 2018. I SHUDDER TO THINK OF THE WORST CASE SCENARIO THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED WITH MY KIDS STRAPPED INTO THEIR CARSEATS IF WE HAD BEEN IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC WHEN THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE RECALL REPAIR HAS OBVIOUSLY FAILED AND FORD IS LEAVING US IN THE LURCH AFTER INDICATING TO US ALREADY THAT THE ISSUE WAS CAUSED BY THE KNOWN ISSUES.

10/30/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

IN MY DRIVEWAY, I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. IT FELT ODD, SO I TRIED TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON. A MESSAGE SAYING THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN PARK DISPLAYED. WHEN I PUT ONE LEG ON THE GROUND TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE THE VEHICLE MOVED BACKWARD. AFTER RELEASING GEAR SHIFT, I WAS ABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WILL START AND DRIVE, BUT WILL NOT GO INTO PARK. AFTER TALKING TO FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT , I LOOKED FOR RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. ONE EXISTS FOR THE MAKE AND MODEL BUT THIS CAR DOESN'T QUALIFY EVEN THOUGH IT APPEARS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED.

10/29/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I HAVE HAD MY ESCAPE FOR ABOUT 1YR. AND FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN GETTING A CODE P0234 WHICH WAS READ AT A LOCAL AUTO ZONE WHICH READS WASTEGATE SOLENOID THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME AND MANY MANY OTHER PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD THE SOLENOID ITSELF KEEPS GOING BAD AND CAUSING ISSUES SUCH AS ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, LOSING POWER AND DYING DOWN WHILE DRIVING EVEN ON AN INTERSTATE AND HIGHWAYS AND SOMETIMES IT'LL DO IT 2 OR 3 TIMES IN A ROW BEFORE FINALLY RUNNING AND GETTING ME WHERE I NEED TO GO SUCH AS WORK OR MY CHILD'S SCHOOL OR DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS OR TO THE STORE. THIS ISSUE SHOULD'VE BEEN RESOLVED BY FORD MAKING IT SO THE WASTEGATE CAN KEEP UP WITH THE TURBOCHARGE IN THE FORD ESCAPE 1.6L. OTHER PEOPLE USED THEIR POWER TRAIN WARRANTIES TO HAVE IT FIXED JUST TO HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR ANOTHER ONE. IT IS A VERY SERIOUS ONGOING ISSUE WITH NOT JUST MY CAR BUT OTHERS AND THE PART IS $200 EACH TIME IT NEEDS REPLACED AND IT IS LITERALLY NEVER THE HOSES IT'S THE SOLENOID GIVING TOO MUCH BOOST OVER 4PSI WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THESE CARS NEED RECALLED THE WASTEGATE ISN'T COMPATIBLE TO KEEP UP WITH THE TURBOCHARGE ITSELF IN THE CAR AND IF NOT FIXED THEN PEOPLE HAVE TO REPLACE THE TURBO ITSELF OR BUY A NEW ENGINE OR REPLACE HEAD GASKETS AND IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS WRECK IF SOMEONE IS DRIVING GOING 70MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND THEN BOOM YOUR CAR DIED ALL BECAUSE OF A SOLENOID THAT DOESN'T WORK FOR THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE FORD DOESN'T WANT TO DEAL WITH THE FACT THESE CARS ARE NOT ROAD MATERIAL AND THEY ARE NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE TO DRIVE. THEY SINCERELY NEED RECALLED AND NOBODY SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD'VE BEEN DEALT WITH BEFORE BEING SENT OUT TO THE WORLD. I REALLY HOPE YOU CONSIDER INVESTIGATING AND GETTING THESE CARS RECALLED. IT'LL SAVE EVERYONE TIME, EFFORT, AND MONEY. I HAVE PROOF OF ALL THE FORUMS I COULD FIND TOO OF THE SAME ISSUES I AM HAVING. *TR

10/23/2020
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/17/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

VEH: 2013 FORD ESCAPE, SEL 1.6 LITER ENGINE, FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. I INTERMITTENTLY HAVE NO POWER STEERING WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AT THE TIMES I'VE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM. IF THIS HAPPENS DURING DRIVING I WOULD BE UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. DIAGNOSTIC CODE: U3000-49.

10/23/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

MY SISTER HAS BEEN USING MY VEHICLE TO TAKE ME TO MY APPOINTMENTS HERE ARE HER WORDS DESCRIBING HER EXPERIENCE WHILE DRIVING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE ECOBOOST: 'THIS SUV HAS ISSUES WITH ACCELERATION AND OVERALL PERFORMANCE. THERE ARE MAJOR DELAYS WHEN GAS PEDAL IS BEING PRESSED (SOMETIMES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR) WITH VERY HIGH RPM'S WHILE IN MOTION HESITATION IS SPECIFICALLY TRUE WHEN TRAVELING UPHILL WILL STAY SAME SPEED UNTIL YOU'RE NO LONGER ON AN INCLINE & ACCELERATION WILL INCREASE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS SLOWLY BEING RELEASED THEN NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN NORMAL FORCE TO KEEP AT THE SPEED CONSISTENTLY. WAS ON HIGHWAY DOING 65 SLOWED DOWN I TAKE EXIT HAD TO MERGE ONTO ANOTHER MAJOR HIGHWAY & HAD GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY DOWN WHILE DOING 45 GOT TO 50 & IT NEARLY GOT ME KILLED WHEN A 18 WHEELER CAME UP BEHIND ME I'M ASSUMING THEY EXPECTED MY VEHICLE TO CCELERATE BUT DESPITE MY DON'T BEING ALL THE WAY DOWN ON THERE GAS PEDAL IT TOOK TOO LONG TO REACH 65 MPH AT 50 MPH RPM'S REVVED HIGH AT 5 RPM. THIS IS JUST ONE SITUATION I'VE ENCOUNTER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THIS VEHICLE. ALSO HAVE HAD ISSUES KEEPING COOLANT IN VEHICLE HAVE TO ADD MORE EVERY FEW MONTHS, AC WORKS AS IT CHOOSES & JUST HAD AN ISSUE WITH STALLING WHILE IN IDLE WAITING IN TRAFFIC BUT THAT'S A RANDOM UNEXPECTED EVENT HAPPENS SPORADICALLY SOMETIMES I'M NOT SURE IF IT'S GOING TO START AGAIN AND AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS IT STARTS AND I WON'T HAVE A PROBLEM. WITH THAT FOR DAYS MAYBE WEEKS UNTIL IT HAPPENS AGAIN.'

10/21/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/19/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE ON 10-22-2019 AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE 02-16-2020 WITH THE SUV STALLING OUT IN TRAFFIC WHILE I'M DRIVING IT THEN I HAVE TO START THE SUV ABOUT 3 TIMES AND PUSH THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR FOR IT TO CATCH AND TAKE OFF AND ONCE I GET TO MY DESTINATION AND TURN THE SUV OFF IT SMELLS LIKE IT'S BURNING I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC THEY CHANGE THE SPARK PLUGS THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM BUT IT WASN'T IT PLEASE HELP ME FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE ON 10-19-2020 I WAS ALMOST IN A CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT STALLED OUT ON ME ONCE I PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC

10/21/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KRAUSE FAMILY FORD OF WOODSTOCK (195 WOODSTOCK PKWY, WOODSTOCK, GA 30188; (770) 592-0090) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,414.

10/21/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

MY FORD ESCAPE 2013 SAID IT WAS OVER HEATING AND IT LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND THE CODE TURNED OUT TO BE THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR MISFIRING. SENSOR WAS CHANGED, TWO DAYS LATER I DROVE MY CAR AND IT LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN, STATED IT WAS THE SAME ISSSUE. PAID FOR A DIAGNOSTIC REPORT AT FORD AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IVE HAD THE SENSOR REPLACED, BOTH THERMOSTATS, WATER PUMP HAS BEEN CHANGED, BUT CAR KEEPS SAYING IS THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR. I DID READ THERE WAS A RECAL ON THE FORD ESCAPE 2013 DUE TO THE SAME ISSUE AND A SYSTEM UPDATE NEEDS TO BE DONE, HOWEVER FORD DOES NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF IT.

10/20/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F77DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING AND COOLANT WAS BEING CONSUMED VERY QUICKLY. THERE WAS A MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING AND LOSING MOTIVE POWER. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

10/17/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/17/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE STALLS OUT WHEN TAKING OFF AFTER NORMAL DRIVING AND IN ALL TEMPERATURES. IT WILL DRIVE FINE FOR A FEW DAYS AND THEN IT WILL STALL OUT 4 OR 5 TIMES IN A SINGLE DAY AND FOR MULTIPLE DAYS. IT HAS STALLED OUT WHEN LEAVING A PARKING LOT INTO TRAFFIC, AS WELL AS WHEN ACCELERATING TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY.

10/16/2020
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 10/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G92DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO LATCH SECURELY OR RETRACT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FREMONT MOTOR LANDER (1731 W. MAIN STREET, LANDER, WY 82520, (307) 335-3359) AND IT WAS STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEAT BELTS SHOULD BE WARRANTIED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.

10/16/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE "OVERHEATED", SENT VEHICLE INTO LIMP MODE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAPPENED ON INTERSTATE AT HIGH SPEED (75 MPH) AND ALMOST GOT HIT. HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. SAID STAND PIPE IN COOLING SYSTEM WAS BAD. INFORMED 2014 ESCAPES RECALLED FOR THIS REASON AND THERE WERE A LOT OF OTHER 2013'S HE HAD SEEN FOR THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM!

10/16/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DC******
Summary

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.

10/14/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC MY CAR JUST STARTING SHAKING AND CUT OFF. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE JANUARY OF 2020 AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND THEY SAID THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY FIXED THE CANNISTER PURGE VALVE WHICH ACTUALLY MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE. I WAS DOING IT MAYBE ONCE A WEEK, NOW ITS DOING IT FOUR TIMES A DAY. THE FORD PLACE HAS TOLD ME THAT AT THIS POINT SINCE THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THAT THEY ARE JUST GUESSING WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE.

10/14/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE SERVICE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ON THE WAY TO TOYCEN FORD, INC. (1000 CHIPPEWA CROSSING BLVD, CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729) THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY JERKED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHILE AT THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THAT A DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,312. *BF *TR

10/14/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLED ROUGHLY IN DRIVE AND SHUDDERED WHILE AT A STAND STILL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE MAP SENSOR AND PCM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 111,000.

10/13/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON A HUMID DAY, THE VEHICLE KEPT OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

10/13/2020
Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

CAR IS IN PARK, BUT DISPLAYS SHOWS THE CAR AS BEING IN NEUTRAL. UNABLE TO REVERSE OR DRIVE WITHOUT MANUALLY UNLOCKING GEAR SHIFT. POWER STEERING NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. WHICH FORD HAD A RECALL ON POWER STEERING AND EXCLUDED MY VEHICLE. VIN#[XXX] NOW FORD IS EXCLUDING MY CAR FROM THE RECALL FOR 18S20. I FEEL THAT IS UNFAIR FOR FORD TO EXCLUDE MY VEHICLE BASED ON AN EARLY MANUFACTURING DATE AND THE CAR WAS BUILT IN THE SAME FACILITY FOR THE INDICATED RECALL 18S20. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

10/13/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS SHIFTED TO PARK BUT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC NOR DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE ONLINE AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN) WHICH HE LINKED TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURE DATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,000.

10/13/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/08/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F79DU******
Summary

I STARTED MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE AND A LIGHT CAME ON STATING STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE AND WAS STATIONARY. I TRIED BACKING THE ESCAPE OUT OF THE GARAGE BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE LEFT OR RIGHT.. HAD I BEEN DRIVING THE ESCAPE ON A ROAD AND THIS HAPPENED IN WOULD HAVE BEEN A UNSAFE CONDITION BY NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE SAFELY. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSE A ACCIDENT OR EVEN DEATH BY NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER ESCAPE TO A SAFE PLACE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECH SCANNED THE POWER STEERING MODULE AND FOUND A FAILURE CODE FOR THE STEERING GEAR. THE TECH INSTALLED NEW STEERING GEAR. HE RECOMMENDED IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND WAS LEFT THERE FOR REPAIR. THE TECH HAD ALSO STATED HE HAS SEEN THIS HAPPEN ALOT BEFORE TO FORD VEHICLES AND WAS SURPRISED IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. WITH THIS HAPPENING TO OTHERS, A RECALL OF THE STEERING MODULE AND GEAR NEEDS TO CHECKED OUT FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE ON THE ROAD AS WELL AS FORD DRIVERS.

10/11/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

CAR WILL INTERMITTENTLY STALL, GENERALLY AFTER STARTING. REGARDLESS OF GIVING IT GAS (PEDAL TO THE FLOOR), IT STALLS. I HAVE HAD BOTH THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP REPLACED TWICE (EACH), AND YET THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. LOCAL MECHANIC HAD NO IDEA WHAT COULD BE CAUSING IT.

10/09/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

THE "ENGINE FAULT: SERVICE NOW " ERROR MESSAGE JUST POPPED UP ON MY DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING. IT FELT LIKE MY CAR IS GOING TO STOP ANYTIME. IF YOU HAVE TO STOP ON A SIGNAL THEN IT FEELS LIKE CAR WILL NOT MOVE AGAIN , NO MATTER HOW MUCH ACCELERATION YOU DO.

10/08/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/07/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FCMU0HX4DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 1.6 LITER STARTED DYING WHILE DRIVING. STARTS BACK UP BUT WILL DIE SEVERAL TIMES THEN NOT DO IT AGAIN FOR A WEEK OR SO. SOME TIMES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON BUT AFTER YOU TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT BACK UP THE LIGHT GOES OFF. SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT BUT DEALER SAID NO LEAKS. FORD NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND FIX THESE ISSUES. I CAN'T HAVE MY WIFE OR KIDS DRIVING A CAR THAT CAN DIE AT ANY TIME. SHOULD HAVE STAYED WITH THE CHEVROLET AT LEAST THAT ICAN WORK ON.

10/07/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/24/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

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.

10/03/2020
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 10/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING MAKING IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP SAID BOTH MOTORS ARE BAD AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. AUTOMATIC LIGHTS JUST STARTED GOING ON RANDOMLY IN THE DAYLIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD BE ILLUMINATED WHEN NOT BRAKING. BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER SUDDENLY DOES OFF WHEN IT'S NOT TURNED ON. IN THE LAST MONTH I HAVE SPENT MORE THAN HALF OF WHAT THIS CAR IS WORTH ON REPAIR! WHAT A LEMON!

10/02/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

COOLANT CONSTANTLY INTO ENGINE. I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED NUMEROUS WITH SAME PROBLEMS. TRUCK POWER CONSTANTLY FLICKERS AND IT'S SHAKES AND SOMETIMES CUTS OFF WILL I'M DRIVING

10/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/27/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

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

10/01/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AT A STOP LIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM REVVED UP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOWLER FORD LOCATED AT 3400 S. SHERIDAN RD, TULSA, OK 74145, WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT SINCE THERE WAS NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, NO HELP WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000.

10/01/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J95DU******
Summary

MY CAMERA HAS BEEN DOING THE SAME AS WHAT THEY ARE DESCRIBING HAS HAPPENED TO THE 2020 MODELS. I ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK ON THIS AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW CAMERA. I REALIZE THE 2013 IS MUCH OLDER BUT INTERESTING THAT IT IS THE SAME ISSUE. I DO NOT HAVE THE $700.00 REQUIRED TO REPLACE THIS CAMERA. [XXX]. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

09/29/2020
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

LAST NIGHT LEAVING FROM WORK, IN THE DARK AT 9;30PM, STARTED CAR AND STARTED TO PULL OFF THE SHOULDER ONTO THE ROADWAY, PRESSED ONTO GAS PEDAL AND CAR WENT SLOW THEN THE ABS SENSOR CAME ON AND A SHORT DISTANCE LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL CAME ON ALONG WITH HILL ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE. I HAD THIS EXACT PROBLEM EARLIER THIS YEAR, ONLY THE ADDITION OF THE 4WD NOT BEING AVAILABLE AND IT WAS A BAD ABS SENSOR. I HAD IT REPLACED AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL LAST NIGHT. THEN THIS MORNING, I HAD TO BACK UP TO GO TO WORK AND THE REAR END STOPPED THE CAR AND HAD THERE NOT BEEN ENOUGH ROOM I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK. I WAS ABLE TO GO FORWARD THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, SHORT DISTANCE LATER THE TRACTION CONTROL CAME AND THEN WHEN I WENT TO PARK THE NO HILL ASSIST CAME ON. NOTHING VISIBLIY WRONG AGAIN. APPOINTMENT IN THE MORNING TO HAVE THE CODES READ AGAIN.

09/28/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/27/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G91DU******
Summary

AFTER BACKING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, I PUT MOVED THE SHIFTER INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. I STEPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING DOWN THE DRIVE. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON TO STOP THE ROLLING. I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START BECAUSE THE CAR WAS NOT IN PARK. I AM ABLE TO MOVE THE SHIFTER BUT THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT CHANGE GEARS AT ALL.

09/24/2020
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2020, WITH ROUGHLY 45,000 MILES THE BRAKE LINE ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BURST. THIS APPEARED TO HAVE HAPPENED DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS, AS THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT AN ISSUE THE PREVIOUS DRIVING OCCASION. THIS CAUSED ALL THE BRAKE FLUID TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN. THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF RUST WHEN INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN.

09/19/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/19/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY, AND WAS LOSING SPEED. MY VEHICLE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING TO HAVE ANY SPEED. A BRIGHT LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD: SERVICE TRANSMISSION, AND MY VEHICLE STOPPED. I HAD TO COAST IT OFF EXPRESSWAY SO I WOULDN'T GET HIT OR REAR ENDED. IT IS CURRENTLY AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. I HAD IT TOWED THERE, BUT THEY AREN'T OPEN TIL MONDAY.

09/16/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H91DU******
Summary

NOTICE OTHER ESCAPES HAD THE SAME ISSUE AS MINE WHEN I STARTED GOOGLING SYMPTOMS MY CAR WAS HAVING. I HEARD A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK THE ACTUAL CAPLESS INTAKE COVER RATTLES VERY LOUDLY AND CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. WHEN GAS WOULD GET PUMPED INTO THE CAR IT WOULDN'T START RIGHT AWAY AND WHEN IT DOES IT IDLES HARD AND RUNS ROUGH ALONG WITH BLACK SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE PIPES WITH AN OLD DEAD LIKE GAS SMELL.... I RESEARCHED AND DECIDED TO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS DONE WHICH TOLD ME IT WAS THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE I WATCHED VIDEOS WHERE THE NARRATOR WOULD HAVE THE ISSUE SOLVED BUT EVEN AFTER I GOT THAT WORKED ON THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE THE HUMMING NOISE ALSO CONTINUED TO DRIVE ROUGH... THERE HAS BEEN ONLY ONE SITUATION WHERE MY CAR ACTUALLY STALLED WHILE IN DRIVE AND IN MOTION. LITERALLY I WAS TURNING A CORNER USING MY BRAKE AFTER COMPLETING THE TURN I PRESSED THE GAS TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND ALL LIGHTS ON MY DASH CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP BUT I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT MADE IT CUT OFF...

09/15/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/09/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A DRIVEWAY AND IT STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RE-ENTER THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT WHILE IT WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS AND WAS KNOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD STREET. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED TRAILER IN A YARD ACROSS THE STREET. THE CONTACT HAD SCRAPES ON HIS ARMS AND LEGS AND RECEIVED TREATMENT FOR INJURIES TO HIS SHOULDER, ARM AND BACK. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED BY AN AMBULANCE TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AFTER HE WAS DIAGNOSED AT AN URGENT CARE CENTER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND PARKED BACK IN THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE ISSUE MAY BE WITH THE BUSHING CABLE NOT ALLOWING HIS VEHICLE TO BE SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THUS ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. THE VIN TOOL SHOWED NO RECALLS AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

09/14/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE. THE RPMS GO WAY DOWN AND NO MATTER HOW MUCH I PRESS THE GAS, I CAN NOT GET CAR TO GO. I'VE HAD IT TO THE GARAGE SEVERAL TIMES. THEY HAVE REPLACED AIR COOLANT PARTS, AIR FILTER, AND SEVERAL OTHER THINGS. CAR CONTINUES TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON. FORD DEALERSHIP I TALKED WITH SAYS THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON SUCH A THING. THEY DID OFFER TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT WHY? NOTHING CAME UP ON DIAGNOSTICS TEST WITH OTHER GARAGE. FORD COMPANY- THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!! I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY A SEMI AS THE CAR DID THIS WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. MAYBE THE ANTIFREEZE LEAKING, THIS LIMP MODE, AND OTHERS HAVING THEIR CARS STALL COMPLETELY IS ALL ONE PROBLEM?? I'M HOPING YOU CAN HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM! AT LEAST TELL US HOW TO FIX IT BEFORE WE NEED A NEW ENGINE, WHICH IT SOUND LIKE THAT IS WHAT OTHERS HAVE HAD TO DO.

09/10/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H92DU******
Summary

ALL THE SYMPTOMS OUTLINED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL #14S17-S1 DISPLAYED BY VEHICLE. LOSS OF POWER, POOR ACCELERATION, SPUTTERING AND STALLING AT SPEED. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAY THE WORK WAS COMPLETED ON THIS VEHICLE ON 2/27/14. RECALL WASN'T ACTIVE TILL 1/3/2016. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID WORK STILL NEEDS TO BE DONE. CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP IN AREA AND WAS TOLD THE RECALL HAD EXPIRED AND THEY WON'T DO THE WORK. JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 3 MONTHS AGO. 1 PRIOR OWNER. 1 SERVICE CENTER USED TO SERVICE VEHICLE. CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. OBVIOUSLY FORDS SOLUTION TO THE ISSUES WAS ONLY TEMPORARY OR WORK WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY AS IT HAS FAILED AGAIN.

09/10/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J99DU******
Summary

REPLACE PURGE VALVE ECO BOOST ENGINE CODE # P1450. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SINCE IT IS A SAFETY/EMISSIONS ISSUE AND SHOULD NOT FAIL. THIS IS IN FOR REPEAT RECALL FOR FAULTY DOOR LATCH.

09/10/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G91DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION BEGAN FAILING APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018, JUST OVER 75,000 MILES AND AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN JANUARY 2019 @ A COST OF $3300.00. THE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS (RADIO & HVAC) ON CONSOLE AND DASHBOARD HAVE A SHORTAGE AND GO OUT REGULARLY. I POINTED THIS SHORTAGE OUT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS FIXED WHEN I CAME TO PICK IT UP.. THERE ARE ALSO ISSUES WITH THE BATTERY. I REPLACED THE BATTERY IN NOVEMBER 2018 WITH A FORD BATTERY. 4 MONTHS LATER, IN FEBRUARY 2019 IT FAILED TO START DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE WITH CORROSIVE EXPOSURE. FORD CROSSROADS REPLACED IT AT THAT TIME (2019) WITH ANOTHER NEW FORD BATTERY AND ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 THE BATTERY FAILED AGAIN. MECHANIC HAD TO CLEAN UP THE IRREGULAR CORROSION ON THE BATTERY AND THE POSTS. DOCUMENTATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS POST BUT CAN BE RETRIEVED IF REQUESTED.

09/10/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G98DU******
Summary

VEHICLE LEAKS COOLANT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODELS BUT MINE IS NOT INCLUDED AND IT SHOULD BE. THIS CAN BE A FIRE HAZARD. I FILL WITH FLUID EVERYDAY I DRIVE IT.

09/09/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J99DU******
Summary

REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILURE (RECALL); FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING FAILURE WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING (2X) REVERSE CAMERA IMAGE, SPUTTERING, STALLING, ELECTRICAL FAILURE AFTER RE-FUELING ECOBOOST ENGINE

09/09/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J99DU******
Summary

AFTER RE-FUELING CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FLICKERS ON AND OFF, STALLS AND SPUTTERS.

09/09/2020
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 06/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J99DU******
Summary

RIGHT FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILS TWICE -- LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY. WAS NOT DRIVABLE.

09/09/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/25/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE OCCASIONALLY GOES INTO "LIMP MODE" AKA "FAIL-SAFE MODE" WHEN I AM DRIVING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE- WE NEARLY CRASHED AS WE TRIED TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES SINCE THEN AND WE ARE FEARFUL OF DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. TO BE MORE SPECIFIC, WHEN I TRY TO PUSH ON THE GAS PEDAL MY CAR DOESN'T RESPOND AND IT WILL ONLY ACCELERATE UP TO 10-15MPH.

09/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH A COOLANT LEAK AND ALL OF THE MECHANICS I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO CAN NOT FIND THE LEAK. I'VE HAD HOSES REPLACED AND WASTED SO MUCH MONEY JUST TO KEEP HAVING THE SAME PROMISE.

09/05/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/05/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN WITH NO OTHER ISSUES OR NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN VEHICLE PERFORMANCE/OPERATION. HAD CODE READ AT AUTO PARTS STORE AND DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS P0303; CYLINDER #3 MISFIRE DETECTED. HAD DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSE, AND DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE ENGINE BLOCK ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK IN TO #3 CYLINDER. THIS WAS 3 MONTHS AFTER DEALERSHIP TROUBLESHOT A COOLANT ISSUE AND CHARGED TO REPLACE THE COOLANT PUMP DUE TO IT LEAKING.

09/05/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

IN MAY 2020, ENGINE BEGAN OVERHEATING WHEN ANY POWER WAS APPLIED AND ISSUE WOULD RESOLVE WHEN STOPPED. OVERHEATING WOULD CAUSE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM TO SHUTDOWN ENGINE PREVENTING ANY SORT OF DRIVING. COOLANT LOW LEVEL ALARM WOULD ACTUATE DESPITE COOLANT RESERVOIR BEING IN NORMAL RANGE AND COOLANT PRESSURE SHOWING NORMAL ON GAUGE. AFTER INVESTIGATION, ISSUE WAS FOUND TO BE A LEAK IN THE WATER PUMP.

09/03/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS AN ANTIFREEZE LEAK SOMEWHERE. THE MECHANIC AT INDEPENDENCE FORD CANNOT FIND THE LEAK. THE ANTIFREEZE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. WE HAVE BEEN REPLACING COILS RANDOMLY 1 THROUGH 4. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. THE ONLY CODE THAT COMES UP ARE THE CODES FOR THE COILS. HOW CAN THEY COILS BE BAD WHEN WE JUST REPLACED THEM AGAIN.

09/03/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

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.

09/01/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G93DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE. I SPOKE TO FORD AND THE SAID THIS HAS A RECALL CALLED THE TRANSMISSION CABLE BRUSH. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL WAS VIN NUMBER ASSIGNED. I'M HAVING THE VERY PROBLEM ASSOCIATE WITH THE RECALL BUT THEY WANT FIX IT.

09/01/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING, BUCKS, JERKS AND SHAKES WHILE ACCELERATING. RPMS RANDOMLY ACCELERATING, NOT PRODUCING ENOUGH POWER TO ALLOW VEHICLE TO GET UP HILL. ENGINE OVERHEATING, ENGINE SERVICE SOON LIGHT FREQUENTLY COMING ON, ESPECIALLY AFTER SITTING OUT IN HOT/COLD WEATHER FOR A WHILE. MY RADIO HAS COMPLETELY JUST STOPPED WORKING, NO SOUND WHATSOEVER. I HAD HIT A DEER BACK IN MARCH OF 2020, TOOK IT TO MY DEALER FOR REPAIR. WHEN I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE I ASKED IF IT WAS STILL 'SHIFTING HARD.' I ASSUMED SINCE MY COMPUTER TO MY CAR WAS JUST DANGLING AFTER THE ACCIDENT I THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG THERE. BUT APPARENTLY THERE HAS BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS AS FAR BACK AS 2018. NOW, HERE I AM MONTHS LATER AND AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE MY CAR. WILL NOT HAVE MY DAUGHTER IN IT, WHICH MAKES IT HARD BEING A SINGLE MOM. TOOK IT TO MULTIPLE DEALERS EXPLAINING THE SITUATION. EVERYONE MADE ME SEEM CRAZY, IT MAGICALLY DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. NOW I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE!

08/31/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/25/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON OPENING THE HOOD, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW AND WAS TOPPED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF A LEAK. THE CONTACT CALLED KOONS FALLS CHURCH FORD (1051 E BROAD ST, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044 HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

08/31/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

WHEN I WENT TO HAVE A TIRE REPLACED MY LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN. ALL LUG NUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.

08/27/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

FORD ESCAPE 2013 WAS IDOLING AT BANK DRIVE THREW WAS IN PARK PUT IN DRIVE ROUGHLY LESS THEN 10MINS IDOLING PUSH THE GAS AND FORD ESCAPE GALLOP 3-4 TIMES DIES PUT IN PARK TURN KEY START UP THROW IN DRIVE PUSH GAS CAR FEELS SLUGGISH STILL IN BANK PARKING LOT HEADING TO MAIN BUSY HEAVY FLOW OF CARS FORD ESCAPE AGAIN GALLOP DIES DO THE SAME RESTART BACK UP NOT AN ISSUE CAR HAS NO MOMENTUM TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS GOT TO A NEAR BY FAMILY HOUSE TO LET THE CAR REST SINCE IT GAVE ME NO INDICATION PRIOR TO THE MALFUNCTIONING 3ND TIME FORD ESCAPE WAS IDOLING AT A FAST FOOD DRIVE THREW THERE WAS MORE THEN 6 CARS AHEAD OF ME HOT SUMMER AFTERNOON LUNCH TIME IDOLING RADIO OFF NO A/C RUNNING IN LINE LONGER THEN. A TYPICAL FOOD LINE WAIT PERIOD THE SYMPTOMS HAPPENED WHEN I REACHED THE ORDER MICROPHONE DIES THEN I RESTARTED GET TO WINDOW DIES 2 TIMES BEFORE I CAN SAFELY PULL AWAY

08/27/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/27/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

THE COOLANT LEAK RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE MY BUILD DATE BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS WHAT THE RECALL FOR THE LOOSE FREEZE PLUG HAS.

08/26/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 AWD. THE CAR PRESENTED A "WHIRING" TYPE OF SOUND FOR A FEW DAYS WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AND THE STEERING FAULT MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH. I PARKED THE CAR AND LEFT IT ALONE FOR A FEW DAYS UNTIL I NEEDED TO MOVE IT. UPON ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE THE STEERING GEAR WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS JUST NOTIFIED THE STEERING GEAR WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED AND REPLACING IT WOULD BE JUST UNDER $2300. THIS IS MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS VEHICLE AND I COULD NOT IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF SHE WAS DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURRED. LUCKILY IT FAILED COMPLETELY WHILE IT WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT AS A DAILY DRIVER VEHICLE FOR MY DAUGHTER THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A DEADLY PROBLEM.

08/24/2020
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 06/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT. THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT INDICATED COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE AREA OF THE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT COOLANT NEEDS TO BE FILLED EVERY 3 WEEKS DUE TO LEAK.*AS

08/21/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/08/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G90DU******
Summary

IT WILL CHUG THEN STALL WHEN STOPPED. I HAVE TO START IT, REV THE ENGINE DROP IT INTO NEUTRAL, REV IT AGAIN AND DROP INTO DRIVE TO GET MOVING AGAIN. SOMETIMES IT STALLS NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO MOVE.

08/20/2020
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 08/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BILL BROWN FORD (32222 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, (734) 399-4244) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT STAND PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS LIKE THE FAILURE STATED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.*DT*DT

08/20/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

CAR HAS BEEN LOSING COOLANT(NO VISIBLE LEAKS), SMELLS OF GAS, HAS A HARD START AND POOR IDLE/SHAKES. ERROR CODE P0304 SHOWING 4TH CYLINDER MISFIRE. HAD IGNITION COILS AND SPARK PLUGS REPLACED. STILL THROWING CODE, STILL LOSING COOLANT. KEPT HAVING TO TOP OFF COOLANT. NO LOW COOLANT INDICATOR LIGHT. BROUGHT TO FORD, COOLANT LEAKING INTO CYLINDER AND NOW NEEDS NEW ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT COVER, DEALER WILL NOT COVER EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM MATCHES TO THE LETTER OF A RECALL FOR THE FREEZE PLUG. 'YOUR VIN ISN'T GETTING FLAGGED' BUT THE PROBLEM IS EXACTLY MATCHING THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSAND OF VEHICLES FROM 2013 WITH 1.6L ENGINES. CAR HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING SOMETIMES BUT IS STILL DRIVABLE AND MUST BE AS NO HELP FROM FORD OR THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM IS IN SIGHT. TRYING TO GET THIS FIXED FOR A MONTH.

08/18/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F72DU******
Summary

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.

08/18/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

VEHICLE DROVE ABOUT 8 HOURS STRAIGHT, THEN SHOWED A MESSAGE STATING 'ENGINE FAULT: SERVICE NOW' WITHOUT ANY CODES OR OTHER LIGHTS SUCH AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT SHOWN ANY OTHER ISSUE, AND THE MESSAGE WILL DISAPPEAR AND REAPPEAR EVERY TIME YOU TURN OFF/START THE VEHICLE. ALSO, VEHICLE LEAKS COOLANT HORRIBLY. I'VE HAD THIS FIXED TWICE AND THE PLUG WILL DISLODGE ITSELF AND LEAK MORE COOLANT. I'VE PROBABLY PUT OVER 30 GALLONS OF COOLANT IN TOTAL IN THE PAST 3 YEARS.

08/16/2020
Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING CAR, ABS/TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS AND ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED, CITY DRIVING, BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVABILITY. AFTER 20 MILES CAR WAS PARKED, AND WHEN RESTARTED DAYS LATER SAME WARNINGS APPEAR BUT WITH ADDITIONAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING, MAKING CAR UNDRIVABLE. WILL BE TOWING IT TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP.

08/15/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

THE COOLANT IS LEAKING. IT REQUIRES ME TO FILL IT UP MULTIPLE TIMES WEEKLY. I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP TO GET THIS 'FIXED' AND IT HAS CONTINUED TO PERSIST. I CAN'T SEE WHERE IT IS LEAKING. IT DOES NOT END UP ON THE GROUND WHERE I PARK IT. MY COOLANT LEVEL LOW ALERT POPS UP WHEN I AM BOTH ACTIVELY DRIVING AND WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON AT TIMES. THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME IT HAPPENS WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN THE CITY. THE ACCELERATOR SEEMS OFF. IT HESITATES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE ALSO BROUGHT THIS IN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP AND THEY THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY. THEY REPLACED MY LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD BATTERY WITH A BRAND NEW ONE. THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED EVEN AFTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ACCELERATING AND CAN HAPPEN ON ANY ROAD TYPE.

08/14/2020
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

FORD LATCH RECAL SELF INSPECTION SITE , IS UNAVAILABLE TO CHECK IF LATCHES HAVE BEEN DONE .

08/14/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

STRONG SMELL OF GAS OUTSIDE AND INSIDE CAR...BROUGHT TO LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY THE FUEL PIPE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $170.00 I THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR 2013 FORD ESCAPE BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL THIS WARRANTS FURTHER INVESTIGATION

08/14/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKING INTERNALLY, BLOWN HEAD GASKET, OVERHEATING AND HESITATION, SMELL OF GAS. IT APPEARS THAT THIS CAR ALREADY HAD RECALLS FOR ALL THESE SIMILAR ISSUES BUT NOT SURE IF IT WAS FIXED OR DONE CORRECTLY BECAUSE HERE I'M WITH A CAR THAT I HAVE OWNED 2 MONTHS AND HAS ALL THESE PROBLEMS, PROBABLY ALREADY PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE. CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE CODE, CYLINDER HEAD OVERHEATING CODE ETC.

08/12/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM CLASSIC FORD IN GALVESTON TX. IN 2018. I RECEIVED A RECALL IN THE MAIL TWO DAYS AGO. THE RECALL SAID THAT THE DOOR HANDLES MIGHT COME OFF WITHOUT WARNING. SINCE THE TIME I HAVE HAD THE THE CAR A LIGHT CAME ON AND I CAN NOT GET IT INSPECTED. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS LEAKING. THE CAR CHUGGED OUT AND STOPPED RUNNING,THIS HAPPENED INSIDE CITY LIMITS

08/11/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

OUR VEHICLE OFTEN EXPERIENCES A ROUGH IDLE OR SHUDDER AT LOW SPEEDS, SOMETIMES RESULTING IN A COMPLETE STALL WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE CAUSE CAN BE TRACED VIA AN OBD CODE READER TO THE MAP SENSOR - WHICH HAS BEEN CLEANED AND REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS EVIDENCE THAT THE RECALL ISSUED BY FORD (14S17-S1) FOR FAULTY MAP/ENGINE HARNESS WIRING AND SUBSEQUENT REPAIR (NOT PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER - PRIOR TO OUR OWNERSHIP) WERE NOT PERFORMED SUCCESSFULLY AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED AGAIN BY AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY (A FORD DEALER). THIS ISSUE CAUSES MANY SAFETY CONCERNS, AS THE VEHICLE CAN SHUT OFF WHILE IN GEAR AND MOVING. FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE RECALL HAS "ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED" AND WAS A ONE-TIME ONLY SOLUTION. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND HAS RESULTED IN A FEAR OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, DUE TO THE PROPOSED DANGERS.

08/08/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING ASIST FAULT: (1) THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. (2) NO POWER STEERING WHEN I FIRST START MY CAR. IF I TURN IT OFF AND RESTART IT SOMETIMES WORKS AGAIN. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS COSTING THE CONSUMER $2000.00 TO REPAIR THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED FORD SERVICE REPAIR SHOP. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN TO MYSELF, PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS I AM ON THE ROAD WITH. PLEASE HELP AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO YHIS MATTER. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

08/07/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE AND IT SEEMS EVERYTHING THAT KEEPS HAPPENING IS A RECALL BUT FOR SOME REASON NEVER APPLIES TO MY VEHICLE. MY FORD STALLED FOR THE FIRST TIME A FEW MONTHS AGO. I WAS AT AN EVENT THAT I MADE IT TO WITH NO ISSUES. IT SAT IN THE PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES. WHEN I TRIED TO LEAVE, IT WOULDN'T TURN ON. I SAT IN THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES UNTIL IT FINALLY STARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AWAY. EVER SINCE THIS, IT HAS BEEN STALLING EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND I CAN DRIVE A FEW YARDS AWAY BEFORE IT STALLS AND I AM FORCED TO TURN THE KEY OFF AND TRY AGAIN. IT WOULD DO THIS A FEW TIMES THEN I WOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN. ANOTHER ISSUE I'VE HAD IS SOMETIMES WHILE I AM DRIVING, EVERYTHING WILL SHUT OFF BUT THE VEHICLE WILL KEEP DRIVING. EVERYTHING MEANING: AIR CONDITIONING, ALL LIGHTS, RADIO, TOUCH SCREEN.. ANYTHING THAT IS ON WHILE I'M DRIVING WILL SHUT OFF FOR AROUND FIVE MINUTES OR SO. I KEEP GOING WITHOUT TOUCHING ANY OF THESE THINGS, THEN THEY WILL ALL TURN BACK ON, ON THEIR OWN. THIS HAPPENS VERY RARELY. I HAVE TAKEN MY FORD IN TO GET THESE ISSUES LOOKED AT. THEY TOLD ME THESE WERE RECALLS, PRINTED THE RECALL PAPERWORK OUT, AND TOLD ME TO GO TO A DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED. WHEN I TOOK IT IN, I WAS TOLD THESE ISSUES WERE INDEED RECALLS FOR 2013 FORD ESCAPES BUT "DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE" AND WAS SENT AWAY. NOW, MY FORD RANDOMLY STARTED LEAKING GAS LAST WEEK AFTER ONLY JUST TURNING IT ON WHILE SITTING IN MY HOME DRIVEWAY (DIDN'T DRIVE ANYWHERE). I LOOKED UP "GAS LEAKS IN 2013 FORD ESCAPE" AND ITS A RECALL FOR 1.6-LITER ENGINE, WHICH IS WHAT I HAVE BUT WHEN I PUT THE VIN IN THE RECALL WEBSITE IT SAYS "0 UNREPAIRED RECALLS". WHY DO I KEEP HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN RECALL DETAILS FOR 2013 FORD ESCAPE BUT KEEP GETTING TOLD ITS NOT FOR MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE?

08/07/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/07/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

UNSAFE ALMOST HIT BY HUGE TRUCK ON HEAVILY TRAFFICKED AREA. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING NORMAL AND SUDDENLY THE CAR LUNGED, SPUTTERED, STALLED DROVE 5-8 MPH THE SCREEN DISPLAYED ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW. I SAW TWICE THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL. MY YOUNG CHILD AND I WERE IN THE CAR GOING 45MPH BEFORE THE OCCURRENCE SCARING US BOTH. AFTER SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE CALLED AND WAS TOLD TO RESTART CAR TO CHECK CODE NO SCREEN ERROR DISPLAYED AND CAR HAD NO ISSUE FOR MECHANIC LOOKING AT IT. STILL VERY CONCERNED AS I TRAVEL EVERYDAY WITH MY CHILD AND GO OUT OF TOWN TO CANCER CLINIC TO TAKE PATIENTS TO APPOINTMENTS I CAN NOT HAVE THAT ISSUE TAKING THEM.

08/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

CONSTANT COOLANT LEAK CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND ENGINE BLEW. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON, THEN SUDDENLY CAR LOST ALL POWER. WHEN I PULLED OVER THE ENGINE WAS SMOKING. I HAD ONLY DRIVEN ABOUT 4 MILES. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART AFTERWARDS.

08/06/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

WHILE I WAS LEAVING WORK, IN MY PARKING LOT, I GOT AN ALERT TONE AND ON THE DISPLAY IT SAID "STEERING ASSIST FAULT", I HAD NEVER GOT THAT BEFORE, MY CAR HAS ABOUT 64K MILES, I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE BACKWARDS AND TURNING MY WHEEL AND THE STEERING WAS VERY HEAVY AND WOULD BARELY MOVE, I DROVE THE CAR FORWARD BACK INTO THE PARKING SPOT, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE WAITED A MINUTE AND THE PROBLEM. I WENT ONLINE AND I FOUND OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THEIR PROBLEM HAPPENED ON THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC, I HAVEN'T BEEN TO THE DEALER YET, BUT I'M SURE I WILL. A RECALL NEEDS TO CREATED ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.

08/04/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/19/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND ENGINE WAS OFF. PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. I OPENED THE PASSENGER DOOR TO GET MY BAG OUT AND REACHED OVER TO REMOVE MY KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. MY ARM BUMPED THE GEAR SHIFT AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I TRIED TO MOVE IT BACK IN PARK BECAUSE MY 18 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT (IN HER CAR SEAT) BUT I COULDN'T MOVE THE SHIFTER AND THE TIRE RAN OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BODY. THE CAR RAN INTO A TREE AND BENT THE PASSENGER DOOR OPEN TO THE FRONT FENDER. WE MOVED THE CAR BACK TO THE DRIVEWAY AND RECREATED THE EVENT. THE SHIFTER MOVES EASILY OUT OF PARK WITHOUT NEEDING TO ENGAGE THE BUTTON; EVEN WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED.

08/04/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND THE SERPENTINE BELT FRACTURED. THE BELT RIPPED APART THE HEAT SHIELD AND IGNITED THE SOUNDPROOF FOAM. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (J.C. LEWIS FORD HINESVILLE 309 W OGLETHORPE HIGHWAY HINESVILLE, GA 31313 912-876-3673) AND THEY INFORMED THE DAUGHTER THAT IT WAS THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE BELT TENSIONER THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOLD THE DEALER TO HOLD OFF INITIALLY ON REPAIRS UNTIL SHE CONSULTED WITH HER FATHER. THE DEALER CALLED HER BACK AND PERFORMED THE REPAIRS ANYWAY AND QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF $300. THE CONTACT PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT THE NEXT DAY AND THE HEAT SHIELD WAS DAMAGED AND STARTED TO SMOKE AND POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BACK AFTERWARDS AND THEY HAVEN'T CALLED BACK. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,780.

07/31/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

TURNED MY CAR ON, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND WENT TO TURN MY WHEEL AND HAD NO STEERING. I CHECKED UNDER MY VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NOTHING. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. MY HUSBAND RAN A SYSTEMS CHECK AND THE RESULTS SAID - STEERING ASSIST FAILURE- SERVICE REQUIRED. MY HUSBAND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON AND THE STEERING WORKED. RAN ANOTHER SYSTEMS CHECK AND NOTHING SHOWED UP. ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM HAS BEEN FILED THE COMPLAINT NUMBER: 11292425. UPON RESEARCH THERE HAS BEEN NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF COMPLAINTS MADE TO FORD AND FORD'S DEALERSHIPS. THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT STILL REFUSES TO ADDRESS OR FIX THIS ISSUE.

07/30/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

VEHICLE HESITATES AFTER BEING STARTED, WHEN I ATTEMPT TO DRIVE VEHICLE STALLS AND IS UNABLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY TWICE, WAS ABLE TO GET TO BREAK DOWN LANE BEFORE ANY ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. THIS ALSO HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING ON SECONDARY ROADS. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE THIS ISSUE HAPPEN IN MY DRIVEWAY, I STARTED VEHICLE AND PUT INTO DRIVE AND IT PUTTERED THEN STALLED THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 30 DIFFERENT TIMES IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. I ALSO HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE LOSS OF COOLANT BUT NOT FINDING A LEAK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 6 MONTHS, I AM HAVING TO ADD COOLANT EVERY OTHER WEEK. WARNING LIGHTS FOR LOW COOLANT DO NOT DISPLAY NOR DOES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

07/29/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 07/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE INSTRUMENT DISPLAYED SHOWED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WAS TEMPORARY DISABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT CALLED LAKE VIEW FORD INC., (12381 CONNEAUT LAKE RD, CONNEAUT LAKE, PA 16316), AND INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.

07/28/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

ANTIFREEZE DISAPPEARING. HAD RESERVOIR TANK, HOSES, CLAMPS, COOLANT PARTS LEADING TO AIR CONDITIONING, NO VISSABLE LEAKS OF COOLANT. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND GOES OFF AT RANDOM AND HAS FOR PAST 4 + YEARS WITH NO RESOLUTION. RECENTLY HAD FORD DEALERSHIP RUN A 5 HOUR PRESSURE TEST WAS TOLD, 1) ENGINE LOSING PRESSURE, 2) #3 CYLINDER DEFECTIVE, 3) EITHER NEEDS HEAD GASKET OR POSSIBLE CRACKED BLOCK, UNSURE WITHOUT DISASSEMBLING ENGINE AT COST TO MYSELF OF AT MINIMUM $600. SAID SOME EROSION WAS SEEN, UNSURE CAUSE OF IT. WAS RECENTLY TOLD IN 2014 THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE OF CAR IN 03/2014, AT FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED VEHICLE. I HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS WATER PUMP REPAIR UNTIL 07/2020. HAD I KNOWN, I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED BEING CAR "1" YEAR OLD NEEDING SUCH A VITAL REPAIR. DURING ONE OF THE PRESSURE TESTS IN 03/2020, A MINOR OIL LEAK WAS REPAIRED, VALVE COVER GASKET REPLACED. CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE IN REPAIR OF DEFECT, CASE # 27007133 , WAS TOLD NO FUNDING AVAILABLE TO ASSIST ME WITH ISSUE. HAD AUTO SHIELD INSURANCE, DENIED COVERAGE DUE TO REQUIRING ENGINE TO BE DISASSEMBLED TO DETERMINE WHAT THE EXACT PROBLEM IS? WHERE IS IT COMING FROM? HOW DID IT OCCUR? ALL AT MY EXPENSE. I HAVE TAKEN EXCELLENT CARE OF MY VEHICLE, MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED TO CONTINUE RELIABILITY. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE'S ISSUE HAS EXISTED, MAYBE AN UNDERLYING ISSUE, SINCE IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN 02/2013 DUE TO REQUIRING A WATER PUMP DURING 1ST YEAR OF BEING MANUFACTURED. AS I MENTIONED, THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS CAME ON AND WENT OFF THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. IVE HAD AUTO PARTS USE A SCANNER TO DETERMINE WHAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS REVEALING, HOWEVER NOTHING WAS DETERMINED PREVIOUSLY. I HAVE SERVICE RECORDS IF NEEDED. IS THERE ANY HELP AVAILABLE FOR ME TOWARDS RESOLVING THIS ISSUE? NO VISSABLE COOLANT LEAKS, HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS ON. NO OVER HEATING.

07/28/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE GUAGE SAID HIGH TEMP GET TO SAFE PLAACE TO STOP. THE CAR WOULD NOT GO BACK OR FORWARD. THE SHOP PUT IN TRANSMISSION BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THEY PUT IN A GUAGE. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. EACH TIME I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND REPAIRED. I THINK THIS IS A MATTER THAT NEEDS BE BE IINVESTIGATED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE INDICATOR CAME ON AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE REDUCED IN SPEED AND STARTED TO HESITATE. ONCE I GOT TO A PLACE TO STOP IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAVE SPENT OVER $3500 SO FAR AND IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO HAVE IT TOWED IN AGAIN AND THEY IT MIGHT BE THE MOTOR. I ONLY HAVE A LITTLE OVER 41000 MILE ON THIS VEHICLE AND I CAN'T AFFORD ANY MORE COST LIKE THIS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE ARE OTHER COMPLIANTS AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

07/27/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ASHEVILLE FORD LINCOLN (611 BREVARD RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.

07/25/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/24/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

MY WAS LEAVING THE HOUSE FOR WORK ON FRIDAY JULY 24, 2020. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE BLOCK AT ABOUT 25MPH, SHE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND HER STEERING BECAME VERY HARD AND THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND SHE COULDN'T STEER IT ANYMORE. SHE CALLED ME AND I WENT TO ASSIST HER BUT I COULDN'T STEER IT NEITHER, TOTALLY TOO DIFFICULT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND THEY AN ESTIMATE TO REPAIR AFTER CONTACTING A FORD DEALERSHIP IN A NEARBY CITY AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED AT A TOTAL PRICE OF $2100.00, I HAVE CHECKED AROUND AND NOTICE THAT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND A LOT OF OWNERS HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, I AM GLAD THAT MY WIFE HAD NOT ALREADY GOTTEN ON TTHE INTERSTATE. I REALLY NEED SOMEONE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.

07/24/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/20/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN APPROXIMATELY 7 TIMES FOR THE SAME GAS ISSUE AND FORD CANNOT SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE ISSUE IS. CURRENTLY, MY CAR IS GETTING 13 MPG. IT HAS BEEN LOSING GAS LIKE NO TOMORROW. I'M TIRED OF PAYING MONEY FOR EVERY NEW ISSUE THEY SEEM TO FIND WITH IT WHEN I BRING IT IN, BUT IT IS NEVER FIXED. THE ORIGINAL FORD SERVICE ADVISOR I HAD PRACTICALLY LAUGHED IN MY FACE WHEN I STATED THAT MY CAR WAS LOSING GAS AS FAST AS IT WAS. THE BEST PART ABOUT IT, THE SAME GUY CALLS ME BACK WHEN I TELL HIM TO JUST CHECK AND SAYS THERE'S AN ISSUE. WELL NOWHERE AND I MEAN NOWHERE IN MY SERVICE RECORDS IS THERE AN INDICATION THAT THEY REPLACED SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE GAS THAT CERTAIN TIME. LAST TIME I WENT IN FOR THE ISSUE THAT SAME MAN HAS BEEN FIRED. THIS HAS OCCURRED FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS AND I AM SO TIRED OF PAYING A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR GAS WHEN I BARELY DRIVE ANYWHERE.

07/23/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE BUSHING DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE STARTED OR SHIFTED IN OR OUT OF GEAR. OROVILLE FORD, INC (1350 ORO DAM BLVD E, OROVILLE, CA 95965, 530-533-3313) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

07/17/2020
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 04/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE CONTACT CALLED CHINO HILLS FORD LOCATED AT 4480 CHINO HILLS PKWY, CHINO, CA 91710 AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 134,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT

07/16/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

THE COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 3. THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS WERE DISPLAYED: LOW COOLANT AND ENGINE FAULT: SERVICE NOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JANNELL FORD IN HANOVER, MA TO BE DIAGNOSED. I WAS INFORMED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 120,000 MILES. CURRENTLY WEIGHING REPAIR OPTIONS AND IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

07/16/2020
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

I HAD MY SAFETY RECALL RESOLVED, BUT IT IS STILL SHOWING ON THE REPORT AS STILL INCOMPLETE

07/16/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLED ON HIGHWAY DUE TO OVERHEATING WHICH WAS A COOLANT LEAK. I SEE THEY ARE ALREADY INVESTIGATING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. DRIVER'S SEAT HAS TEARS IN IT. ENGINE WAS REPLACED AT 107,000 MILES. VEHICLE JERKS WHILE TRYING TO PARK ON A HILL. TOUCH SCREEN GOES IN AND OUT. TRUNK LATCH ONLY WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AT 121,000 MILES, BUT HAS BEEN MAKING NOISE SINCE 107,000 MILES. THIS VEHICLE IS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS!

07/15/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

TEMP GAUGE RUNS TO H AND CAR STOPS COOLANT FULL

07/15/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND STARTED AND REGAINED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOW FORD DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE CODE AT THE STEERING GEAR BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,303.

07/14/2020
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

THE PAINT ON MY 2013, THAT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT IS WEARING OFF IN MULTIPLE PLACES. IT LOOKS AS THOUGHT A POOR JOB WAS DONE APPLYING THE PAINT AS MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND ONLY HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE BEEN QUOTED $2500 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED WHICH I DO NOT HAVE. IT SEEMS THIS IS A MANUFACTURING ISSUE THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. AS SOME OF THESE SPOTS ALSO HAVE STARTED TO RUST, I WILL NEED TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF SOONER THAN LATER SO THE PROBLEM DOESN'T BECOME EVEN BIGGER.

07/13/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/05/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

FUEL LINE SEPARATION RELATED TO RECALL NUMBER 12V336000 HOWEVER CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 8 DAYS PAST THE RECALL CUTOFF

07/10/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/25/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STARTS SHAKING REALLY BAD WHEN IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS ETC. TOOK IT IN AND THEY ADVISED THAT IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PART ANYWHERE!

07/07/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/24/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

FREEWAY DRIVING AND CAR STALLED. ABLE TO DRIVE TO CLOSE DEALERSHIP WITH PEDAL TO FLOOR AND GETTING ABOUT 8 MPH. REPLACED THROTTLE BODY. LEFT DEALERSHIP. DRIVING SIDE STREETS 2 MILES FROM DEALERSHIP AND SAME THING. 8 MPH. TOWED BACK TO DEALER. SAID IT MIGHT BE WIRE HARNESS $2000. THEY TEST DRIVE THOUGH AND NO PROBLEM AFTER MOVING WIRES AROUND. SO I TOOK CAR AND DROVE A FEW DAYS BUT THEN AFTER EXITING HIGHWAY ABOUT ONE MILE IT DOES IT AGAIN. TOWED BACK TO DEALER WHERE I START IT AND GET ZERO WARNINGS. DRIVES OK. BUT LEAVE IT THERE. THEY THINK IT'S PURGE VALVE NOW. GLAD I DIDN'T REPLACE WIRE HARNESS. THEY SAY IT ISN'T GIVING ANY CODES NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. SCARY TO LOSE ALL ACCELERATION ON FREEWAY!

07/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS WHILE BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN

07/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND AT START-UP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HENNESSY FORD ATLANTA (5675 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (470) 602-2073) HOWEVER, WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

07/01/2020
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER #3. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND LOW COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARCOTTE FORD SALES INC (1025 MAIN ST, HOLYOKE, MA 01040) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.

06/30/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE WILL QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING... SEEMS TO HAPPEN ONLY AFTER THE ENGINE IS WARM. I WILL BE DRIVING FINE, STOP AT A STORE FOR 10-30 MINUTES. RESTART THE CAR AND START DRIVING, AND THEN COMPLETE POWER LOSS. I HAVE TO DRIFT TO A STOP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN IT WILL RESTART AFTER A FEW MINUTES AND THEN WILL DRIVE NORMAL AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I AM USUALLY LEAVING SOME PARKING LOT, AND THEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WHEN THE COMPLETE POWER LOSS HAPPENS. NOT SPEED RELATED. WILL HAPPEN WITHIN 3 MINUTES AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR (WITH WARM ENGINE). AGAIN, THIS HAPPENS EVERY DAY. THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO - IN 2017... THE FORD DEALERS SAY THEY CAN'T TROUBLESHOOT UNLESS IT HAPPENS WHILE ON THEIR DIAGNOSTICS MACHINE. BUT IT ONLY HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING, SO THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE CAN'T HELP. THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES SHOWING UP WHEN THEY CHECK ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. OLDER FORD ESCAPE MODELS HAVE HAD A RECALL FOR THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUE. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND FIX FOR THE 2013 YEAR MODELS AS WELL. *TR

06/30/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PURGE VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

06/29/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD AND SHOULD FALL UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN # 12S41, HOWEVER MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 1 MONTH AFTER THE DATES LISTED. I SHOULD STILL FALL UNDER THE RECALL IF THE SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING FOR CARS THAT WERE MADE 4 WEEKS EARLIER THAN MINE. *TR

06/24/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS IMMEDIATELY AFTER FILLING GASOLINE TANK. REQUIRES 3-4 ATTEMPTS TO START, INTERMITTENTLY DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. *TR

06/24/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

SO I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 17 MONTHS.... IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP 3X SINCE OWNING...AND JUST RECENTLY THE TRANSMISSION BLEW!!!! 60,000 MILES, NO WARNING. FROM THE RESEARCH I HAVE DONE WITH THIS SEEMS TO BE A FAIRLY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR OF ESCAPES AND SOME CUSTOMERS EVEN SAYING ITS BLOWN 2 TIMES!!! SO WHY IS THERE NOTHING BEING DONE!!!??? DO I NEED TO HIRE LEGAL ASSISTANCE. THIS WAS A $5000 REPAIR!!! $5000!!! ON A VEHICLE WITH 60,000 MILES!! WHY IS NOTHING DONE??? THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND SOMETHING NEEDS CHECKED INTO. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO USE EVERY LAST PENNY IN MY SAVINGS TO PAY THIS BECAUSE THE CAR LOAN IS ONLY 1 YEAR OLD... AND WHAT DEALERSHIP WOULD WANT A CAR WITH NO TRANSMISSION????? *TR

06/23/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO SHIFT GEARS, HE HAD TO REACH DOWN IN BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE AIR FILTER AND MANUALLY SHIFT GEARS WITH HIS HANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

06/18/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT. *TR

06/18/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE HAS HAD ONGOING ISSUES WITH SIGNIFICANT HESITATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, COOLANT NEEDING REPLENISHMENT ON A REGULAR (EVERY 3-4 MONTHS) BASIS, VEHICLE STALLING AND SHUTTING DOWN SPORADICALLY, VEHICLE OVERHEATING, DOORS RANDOMLY POPPING OPEN AND NEEDING TO BE HELD SHUT BY MY CHILDREN UNTIL I CAN SAFELY PULL OVER. MOST RECENTLY AND JUST THIS MORNING ON 6/18/20, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. THE DASHBOARD INDICATED THAT THERE ARE NOW TRANSMISSION ISSUES. I USED MY AAA MEMBERSHIP TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO COLONIAL FORD IN PLYMOUTH, MA AFTER STANDING WITHIN FEET OF SPEEDING TRAFFIC WHILE WAITING. THE CAR POTENTIALLY LETHALLY JUST STOPPED. IT IS NOW BEING "DIAGNOSED" BY COLONIAL FORD. MUCH PREVIOUSLY, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO JANNELL FORD IN HANOVER, MA TO INQUIRE ABOUT THESE ISSUES WHEN THE MILEAGE WAS STILL REASONABLY LOW. THE SERVICE MANAGER OF THAT BRANCH LIED TO ME. HE INFORMED ME THERE WERE NEVER RECALLS PERTAINING TO MY VEHICLE EVER. IN THE LAST 48 HOURS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THERE WERE IN FACT RECALLS FOR THE EXACT ISSUES DESCRIBED ABOVE. ISSUES THAT WERE NEVER PROPERLY REPAIRED WHEN THE FORMER OWNER OF THE VEHICLE BROUGHT IT TO THEIR PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP TO ADDRESS. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO SULLIVAN TIRE YESTERDAY ON 6/17/20 WHEN THE A/C STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. THEY INFORMED ME THEY COULD NOT RECHARGE THE A/C BECAUSE THEY RECEIVED AN ENGINE CODE OF P2637 WHICH I HAVE DOCUMENTED FROM THEM. THIS CODE SPECIFICALLY RELATES TO RECALL 13S12 (COOLANT BYPASS VALVES). IT DOES NOT MATTER THAT I POINTED THIS OUT TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE EVEN THOUGH A TOTAL CUT AND DRY ISSUE RELATING SPECIFICALLY TO THE YEAR, MAKE, MODEL OF MY VEHICLE. THEY WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSES OF REPAIRS. FORD HAS BASICALLY SAID IN SO MANY WORDS "WE KNOW THIS IS AN UNSAFE DEATH TRAP, BUT IT'S TOO LATE AND YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN OUT OF LUCK!" *TR

06/17/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

LOSS OF COOLANT APPROXIMATELY EVERY 45 DAYS GIVE OR TAKE. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAKING AND A PRESSURE TEST CHECK DID NOT SHOW ANY NON-VISIBLE LEAKS. YET I HAVE TO REFILL A LOW COOLANT ERROR AS STATED. A GOOGLE SEARCH FOUND QUITE A FEW OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON 2013 MODEL. *TR

06/17/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/17/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEVEL IS DEPLETING WITHOUT ANY VISIBLE LEAKS. VEHICLE HAS A COLD START AND SOMETIMES HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. HIGH IDLE AT START. COOLANT LIGHT HAS COME ON AND I'VE REFILLED IT TWICE IN 3 MONTHS. CONTACTED PORTSMOUTH FORD(PORTSMOUTH,NH) AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL AND TRIED TO CHARGE $150 TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON MY VEHICLE. I PRESENTED THE NHTSA BULLETIN 12V431000 AND THE SERVICE WRITER JUST DISMISSED IT. MADE MY APPOINTMENT A WEEK AGO, CONFIRMED IT AND GAVE A THOROUGH EXPLANATION TO BE TURN AWAY. WASTE OF TIME AND INCREDIBLY AGGRAVATING. *TR

06/16/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

MY CAR RUNNING HOT DAY I GOT IT NOONE ANSWERS MY CALLS I PUT A THERMOSTAT IN IT AN AT TIMES IT STILL RUNS HOT. 06/15/2020 MY DRIVE SHIFTER STRANDED ME. *TR

06/15/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED WHILE STOPPED AND WHILE TURNING. AN UNKNOWN FORD DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.

06/14/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT SAID COOLANT ENGINE, WHILE IT WAS IN MOTION THEN IT TURNED RED AND SAID STOP THE VEHICLE. I STOP MY HUSBAND PUT WATER IN IT TO DRIVE IT HOME AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF. THEN WHEN I DROVE THE CAR ABOUT 30 MILES AGAIN IT DID THE SAME THING.

06/14/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

LOOSING COOLANT EVERYDAY SINCE PURCHASING IN 2015

06/11/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 06/11/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

THE CAR KEEPS FLASHING ERROR CODES AND NOTHING ELECTRICAL WILL WORK. THIS INCLUDES AIR AND INSIDE DASH LIGHTS SPEED CONTROL. *TR

06/10/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/07/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

VEHICLE PERIODICALLY STALLS WITHOUT WARNING SHORTLY AFTER STARTING OR DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT'S INCONSISTENT WITH WHEN THIS OCCURS. THE STALLING TYPICALLY OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE (I.E., <50 FEET) AND REQUIRES US TO SIT AND TRY MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE IT CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITHOUT STALLING. NO ENGLNE LIGHT TURNS ON AND NO NOTICE FOR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR

06/08/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

AT 132,000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, THE ENGINE BEGAN GIVING A CODE FOR ENGINE COOLANT LOW AND ENGINE OVERHEATING. AFTER ADDING AN AMOUNT OF COOLANT, THE WARNING WOULD GO AWAY. NO LEAKS WERE FOUND, AND NO INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED WHEN ASKED OF THE DEALER. NOW AT 154,000 MILES THE ENGINE HAS A SEVERE OIL LEAK COMING FROM SOMEWHERE NEAR THE MIDDLE OF THE ENGINE. THE OIL SPRAYS ALL OVER THE ENGINE BLOCK AND INSIDE THE ENGINE WELL. FORD DOES NOT ASSOCIATE ANY ISSUE WITH THE VIN. *TR

06/08/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

AT 80,000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. LEFT STRANDED ON THE ROAD UNTIL A WRECKER COULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT FULL COST, WITH NO ASSISTANCE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THEY WOULD NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS. *TR

06/05/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

2 THINGS HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING, FIRST THE VEHICLE DOES WHATS CLASSIFIED BY FORD AS A FAKE OVERHEAT, IT SHUTS OFF THE CAR SLOWLY AND STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT WHILE SAYING THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING, AND ANOTHER THING IS OIL LEAKS (WHICH BOTH OF THESE THINGS SAY THEY WERE ONCE RECALLS BUT MY VEHICLES SAYS THERE AREN'T RECALLS.) *TR

06/05/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A 55MPH ROAD AT NIGHT TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO STOP WORKING! NO PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS WENT OFF ON THE CAR BEFORE IT STOPPED WORKING. AFTER I MANAGED TO ROLL TO A SAFE SPOT I SHUT OF THE CAR, LET IT COOL, THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE IT WENT IN REVERSE! THERE IS A 'CAT SCRATCHING' LIKE NOISE HAPPENING IN THE TRANSMISSION. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED ONLY TWO MONTH AFTER BUYING THE CAR. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A CAR!! I HAVE SEEN RECALLS ON TRANSMISSIONS JUST LIKE MINE HOWEVER MINE DID NOT MEET THE REQUIRED DATE BECAUSE IT WAS BUILD 2 MONTHS BEFORE THE OTHER 2013 VEHICLES. *TR

06/05/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH OVERHEATING. IT HAS BEEN DISPLAYING A MESSAGE OF OVERHEATING AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I JUST PICKED MY CAR UP FROM THE JIM BURKE FORD DEALERSHIP ON OAK STREET IN BAKERSFIELD, CA. YESTERDAY AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AGAIN FROM HWY 58 TO TEHACHAPPI TRANSMISSION SHOP AT787 W. TEHACHAPI BLVD. STEP A. PHONE NUMBER 661-822-4950. THE SHOP I HAD IT TAKEN TO IS THE SECOND SHOP TO TELL ME IT HAS RECALL NUMBERS 13S12 AND 12S41. THE FORD COMPANY HOWEVER IS SAYING THIS IS NOT VALID. MY CAR IS UNDRINKABLE AT THIS TIME UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED. *TR

06/04/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON WITH CODE P0128. I CHECK THIS CODE IS THE THERMOSTAT DEFECTIVE OR SOMETHING ELSE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY COOLANT LOSS OR LEAKS IS THIS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM. I THINK THIS IS A ON GOING PROBLEM WITH THIS 2013 FORD ESCAPE. FORD SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND OWN THIS PROBLEM NOT THE OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

06/01/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G95DU******
Summary

CAR WAS IN PARKED. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR, IT GOT STUCK IN REVERSE AND THE CAR CUT OUT AND WOULD NOT START. TOW TRUCK CAME TO ASSIST AND TOLD ME THAT THIS ISSUE WAS A RECALL ON FORD CARS. I CALLED LEXINGTON PARK DEALERSHIP TO VERIFY AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS RECALL DIDN'T APPLY TO MY VIN. NOT SURE WHY, IF THE RECALL SPECIFICALLY STATES 2013 AND 2014 FORD ESCAPES WHICH I HAVE. IF I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THE RECALL, WHY AM I NOT COVERED. *TR

06/01/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H91DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 ESCAPE, THE STEERING ASSIST DEFAULT MESSAGE CAME ON BUT WENT BACK OFF WHEN I STARTED MY CAR THE OTHER MORNING. LUCKILY I CAN STILL STEER MY CAR BUT HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT, SCARED TO. I HAD APPOINTMENT AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP TODAY, IT'S STILL THERE. THEY CALLED AND DIDN'T FIND A CODE. IF THEY DON'T FIND ANYTHING SCARED I HAVE TO DRIVE IT TILL SOMETHING HAPPENS. HOPEFULLY NOTHING LIKE AN ACCIDENT, SINCE THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH ESCAPES SINCE 2008 MODELS BUT ONLY RECALLED 2008-2011 AND EXPLORERS 2008-2013. *TR

06/01/2020
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

THE BUSHING THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

05/30/2020
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

TODAY AFTER 10 MINUTES OF SUCCESSFUL, NORMAL SUBURBAN DRIVING, AND A STOP FOR LUNCH, MY ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, HILL START ASSIST, AND AUTO 4WD SYSTEMS ALL THREW WARNINGS OF MALFUNCTION. THE WARNINGS APPEARED AFTER HAVING BEEN WAITING IN A DRIVE-THROUGH LINE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, AND POWER OFF IN THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES THEREAFTER. AUDIBLE AND PHYSICAL INDICATIONS OF PROBLEM WERE THUMPING NOISE IN RIGHT-REAR WHEEL, AND DIFFICULTY IN MAKING FORWARD MOTION AT LOW SPEED IN A ZERO-SLOPE PARKING LOT. VISUAL CHECK FOUND NO PROBLEMS WITH TIRE INFLATION OR OBSTACLES IN STRAIGHT PATH OF TRAVEL. MANUAL CHECK OF LUG-NUTS BY HAND WITHOUT TOOLS FOUND NONE LOOSE. AFTER CONFERRING WITH A LOCAL SHOP I TRUST, I WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL 1/2 MILE WITHOUT INCIDENT TO THEIR LOCATION. AUDIBLE AND PHYSICAL INDICATIONS WERE PRESENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIP, BUT ALL CLEARED AFTER I GOT UNDERWAY. WARNINGS ON DASH REMAINED PRESENT. SHOP WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE INDICATIONS, BUT COULD NOT FIND ANY CAUSE DURING DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION OF CHASSIS AND BRAKE SYSTEMS. I HAVE SCHEDULED AN ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTIC ON THE SYSTEMS FOR NEXT WEEK, TO ATTEMPT TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THIS SET OF CONDITIONS. SHOP THINKS A FAULTY ABS SENSOR, TONE PLATE, OR WIRING MAY BE THE CAUSE, WHICH MAKES THE BRAKES ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE DRIVER. *TR

05/17/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS REALLY HARD FROM SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR EVEN IN SPORT MODE IT JERKS VERY HARD WHEN SHIFTING FROM SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE VEHICLE GOES TO THE RIGHT WHEN THIS HAPPENS.IT IS NOT NORMAL AS I'VE HAD ALOT OF VEHICLES IN MY LIFETIME AND NEVER HAD THIS KIND OF PROBLUM

05/17/2020
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 05/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE MAKES LOUD CLUNKING NOISES WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR TURNING IT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT END AND IT ALSO SEEMS TO SWERVE FROM SIDE TO SIDE LIKE THE STEERING IS LOOSE

05/15/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

MY LOW ENGINE COOLANT WARNING KEEPS COMING ON. I HAVE FILLED THE COOLANT TANK AND IN ABOUT 3 HRS OF CONTINUOUS DRIVING THE COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON SAYING LOW COOLANT THEN OVERHEATING AND TO PULL OVER SAFELY. I CAN NO LONGER ACCELERATE AND HAVE TO PULL OVER. (OFTEN TIMES ON A HIGHWAY) I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY LEAKING WHILE THE CAR IS NOT IN USE. THE COOLANT TANK IS BEING LOWERED QUICKER AND QUICKER. THIS PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED FOR ABOUT 1 YR. AT FIRST THE COOLANT TANK TOOK A COUPLE MONTHS BEFORE IT GOT LOW BUT IT NOW HAS TO BE FILLED ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SUSPECTS A HEAD GASKET, BUT DOESN'T KNOW FOR CERTAIN WHAT IS CAUSING IT. *TR

05/15/2020
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 03/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE BECAME AWARE A COOLANT LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT WOULD FREQUENTLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REQUIRED FREQUENT REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LINKED HIS FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

05/12/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

I HAVE A COOLANT LEAK SOMEWHERE WITH MY CAR. I HAVE BROUGHT THE ISSUE UP MULTIPLE TIMES WITH FORD AND THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. NOW, AFTER 2 YEARS OF DEALING WITH IT, I HAVE WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY EXHAUST WHEN I START UP MY VEHICLE. INDICATING THAT COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO MY ENGINE, WHICH CAN CAUSE A FIRE. *TR

05/12/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G93DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING CAR THE STEERING BECAME HARD TO MANAGE AND THEN IT SHOWED FOLLOWING CODE ON DASH SCREEN: STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. *TR

05/11/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

THE CAR STALLS AND WILL HAVE NO POWER THE CODE SAYS ELECTRICAL SOMETIMES IT SAYS IT'S RUNNING HOT BUT IT'S NOT SAYS IT IS THE ELECTRICAL SENSOR. *TR

05/06/2020
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 05/02/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G94DU******
Summary

THIS CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE CAR STRUCK SEVERAL TREES HITTING THE FRONT END OF THE CAR AND THEN LANDED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FRONT AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED NOT DID THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG. MY TEENAGER WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN IT TURNED OVER HE HAS BEEN CONCERNED WITH WHY THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. THE SIDE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE WITH THE WAY THE CAR LANDED ON ITS SIDE. IF THE AIRBAG HAD OF DEPLOYED THEN HIS HEAD WOULD HAVE NEVER HIT THE WINDOW. THERE IS NO WAY THAT WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE PICTURES I FEEL THAT SOMEONE CAN HONESTLY TELL ME THAT IT JUST DIDN'T HIT WHERE THE SENSOR WAS AND THAT'S THE REASON. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THE AIRBAGS THAT WE AREN'T AWARE OF OR COULD THERE BE AN ISSUE. THIS HAS US CONCERNED BECAUSE THIS ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE THAN IT WAS AND MAYBE IF THE AIRBAGS HAD OF DEPLOYED THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN MORE INJURIES BUT SOMETHING JUST DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT. THE ACCIDENT HAPPEN ON A SIDE STREET THE SPEED WAS ABOUT 40 MPH GOING AROUND A CURVE MOVED OVER TO THE EDGE OF THE ROAD DUE TO CAR BEING IN HIS LANE. WHEN MOVING OVER THE CAR STARTED SLIDING INTO THE WET GRASS TRIED BRINGING BACK BUT OVER CORRECTED THEN THE CAR STRUCK A TREE HEAD AN EMBANKMENT THEN TURNED OVER IN DRIVER SIDE. *TR

05/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

WHILE MY CAR WAS RUNNING IT GOT OVERHEATED AND START SMOKING.SO I PULLED OVER TO CHECKED IT FOUND OUT THE COOLANT IS COMING OUT FROM ENGINE .AS I ADD MORE WATER IT WONT HOLD IT KEPT GUSHING OUT FROM PASSENGERS SIDE OF ENGINE..IT WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREETS IN 30 MPH. *TR

05/04/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT THAT MADE THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT STEER. THANKFULLY THE CAR WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. I HAVE AN OLDER ESCAPE THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT WAS RECALLED. THIS MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE RECALL AND THE REPAIR ESTIMATE IS $2200.

04/27/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 04/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

STEERING FAULT LIGHT CAME AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER CAR WHILE ON FREEWAY NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION. SPOKE TO MECHANIC AND SAID MY CAR HAS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AND HAS BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL WHEN OVERHEATS. HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN LAST TWO WEEKS

04/26/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY CAR USED IN DEC. 2016 WITH 79,000 MILES, AND HAVE HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. IN AUG. 2017 (94,888 MILEAGE), I HAD TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER BECAUSE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL AND STOP DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE - I WAS CONSISTENTLY ADDING COOLANT, PROBABLY EVERY FEW DAYS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND THE COOLANT LEAK CAME FROM THE WATER PUMP, SO THEY REPLACED THE LEAKING WATER PUMP, AS WELL AS THE CABIN AIR FILTER AND SPARK PLUGS. THEN IN JUNE 2018, I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND COULDN'T PUT THE SPARE ON BECAUSE THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN/WARPED - TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE ALL SETS. IN SEPT. 2018 (113,516 MILEAGE), I WAS DRIVING HOME, THE ENGINE STOPPED ACCELERATING, AND I KNEW IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY HAD TO "REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND COMPLETELY REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION". THEY ALSO FOUND THE HALF SHAFT WAS LEAKING, SO THEY "REPLACED THE LEFT HAND BUSHING/SEAL/HALF SHAFT BECAUSE THE SHAFT WAS SCORED". IN JAN. 2019, I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO GET SERVICED BECAUSE WITHIN 1 DAYS TIME, I HAD 5 LIGHT BULBS BLOW OUT AND NEEDED REPLACING. LATER IN THE SUMMER 2019, I WAS HAVING COOLANT ISSUES AGAIN, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE COOLANT SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING. I DID NOT HAVE THAT REPLACED BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD KEEP AN EYE ON THE COOLANT LEVELS. NOW, APRIL 2020, MY COOLANT LEVEL'S ARE GETTING LOW AGAIN, AND THERE IS A CONSISTENT SMELL OF COOLANT SURROUNDING THE VEHICLE WHEN ENGINE IS ON. AFTER DRIVING FOR 20+ MINUTES, AND COMING TO AN IDLE STOP, THE CAR SMELLS LIKE EXHAUST AND COOLANT MIXED, AND THERE IS OCCASIONAL SMOKE BILLOWS FROM THE EXHAUST PIPES. I HAVE LOOKED UNDER THE ENGINE AND FOUND OIL LEAKS (PICS ATTACHED), AND BELIEVE MY CAR MATCHES THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V551000 EVEN THOUGH RECALLS NEVER SHOW UP FOR MY VIN

04/21/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE (10-12) INSTANCES WHERE ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. MOST COMMON SITUATION IS WHEN SLOWING FOR A TURN IN CITY TRAFFIC. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THIS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED TO RESTART THE ENGINE, SO I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN TRAFFIC.

04/18/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

I OWN A 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 1.6 WITH 103,000. AFTER RECENTLY ALMOST BEING INVOLVED IN A CAR WRECK DUE TO MY ESCAPE STALLING, I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC TO GET A FUEL SENSOR REPLACED AFTER READING ONLINE THAT IT COULD BE THE CAUSE TO STALLING. FEW DAYS AFTER REPAIR MY ESCAPE IS STILL STALLING. ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING LIGHTS LET ALONE WARNING WHEN MY ESCAPE DECIDES IT WANTS TO DIE. MY ESCAPE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN I'M IDLE. AS AN ESSENTIAL WORKER, I FEEL MORE SAFE WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC THAN DRIVING MY ESCAPE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE. *TR

04/15/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, BLUEISH GREY/WHITE SMOKE EXITED THE REAR TAIL PIPE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE VEHICLE STARTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE CYLINDER AND THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HALDEMAN FORD LOCATED AT 607 NJ-33, TRENTON, NJ 08619, WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

04/15/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

MY CAR STALLS OUT OF NO WHERE WHEN I'M DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE FREEWAY AND THE STREET. AT LOW SPEEDS AND HIGH SPEEDS. IT SOMETIMES GIVES A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND SOMETIMES IT GOES AWAY ON IT'S ON WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE ALSO LEAKS OR USES TOO MUCH COOLANT. I HAVE TO PUT COOLANT EVERY FEW DAYS. *TR

04/10/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/22/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS CHECKED AND REFILLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND PRESSURE TEST WAS PERFORMED ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM. A LEAK WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. *BF *AS

04/08/2020
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 04/06/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9304******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UNDERLINING UNDER THE VEHICLE BECAME LOOSE AND WAS HANGING DOWN NEARLY MAKING CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT MULTIPLE SCREWS THAT SECURED THE UNDERLINING WERE LOOSE. THE LOCAL DEALER SAHARA MOTORS (597 US 6 DELTA UT) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS INACCURATE.

04/06/2020
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/27/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

MY WATER PUMP SUDDENLY DIED. NO WARNING. I WENT FROM LOW ON HEATING FLUID TO OVER HEATING IN ABOUT A MINUTE. I KEEP MY CAR UP TO DATE ON ALL SERVICES WITHOUT FAIL. THIS IS MUCH SOONER THAN IT SHOULD FAIL. PLUS THE FACT THAT FORD CHARGES 4 TIMES MORE THAN OTHER CARS.

04/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/30/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED A USED 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE, 1.6L ECOBOOST FROM A LOCAL FORD DEALER IN NOVEMBER, IT STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH LOW COOLANT AND OVERHEATING CAUSING THE CAR TO GO INTO LIMP MODE UNEXPECTEDLY. THERE IS NO SIGN OF OVERHEATING UNTILL THE ERROR COMES UP ON THE SCREEN AND THE CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE, THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION OCCASIONALLY ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I HAVE TO PUT COOLANT INTO THE RESERVOIR SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK NOW (IT HAS PRGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE). THERE ARE NO VISIBLE SIGNE OF LEAKING ANYWHERE AND WE HAVE HAD A MECHANIC DO A PRESSURE TEST ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH PASSED INDICATING THAT THERE IS NO LEAK. WE HAVE REPLACED THE COOLANT RESEVIOR AND CAP AS WELL AS THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR. NOTHING WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. IN REVIEWING OTHER FORD ESCAPE FORUMS AND CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NO FIX. ACCORDING TO YOUR WEBSITE ALL RECALLS ON THIS CAR HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. WE ARE ALSO GETTING A MIFIRE ON CYLINDER 3 ERROR INDICATING COOLANT COULD POSSIBLY BE LEAKING INT THE CYLINDER. THESE ISSUES CAUSE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK IF DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT DOING THE SPEED LIMIT AND IT GOES INTO LIMP MODE CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE IS TOO OLD FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT WORKS FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP THAT TOLD ME THAT ENGINE HAS A LOT OF ISSUES, UNFORTUNATELY I DID NT ASK HIM ABOUT IT BEFORE I MADE THE PURCHASE- LESSON LEARNED. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE PRIOR OWNER HAD THE SAME ISSUES BUT I SUSPECT THAT THEY DID. I DID SEE THAT THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION (PE18007) FIR THIS ISSUE AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THERE ARE MORE OUT THERE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

04/04/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEVEL IS DROPPING ON A MULTI WEEK BASIS. ENGINE SMELLS OF HOT COOLANT WHEN OPENING HOOD. CANNOT DETECT COOLANT DRIPPING ON TO THE GROUND BENEATH VEHICLE WHEN IT IS STATIONARY NO VISIBLE LEAKS DETECTED IN SYSTEM..

04/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/05/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DAVID MCDAVID FORD FORT WORTH LOCATED AT (300 W. LOOP 820 S, FORT WORTH, TX 76108), WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED TO LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

03/30/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G9XDU******
Summary

VEHICLE DISPLAYED "STEERING ASSIST FAULT" MESSAGE WHEN STARTED BEFORE DRIVING TO WORK IN THE MORNING. DEALER QUOTED REPAIR EXCEEDED $1200.00. TEN MINUTES OF INTERNET SEARCHING REVEALED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE PREVIOUS GENERATION OF ESCAPES (2008-2011) AS WELL AS THE SAME GENERATION OF EXPLORERS (2011-2013). BOTH OF THOSE VEHICLES WERE RECALLED BUT NOT THIS ONE. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY IF IT HAD OCCURRED WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AT 70+ MPH JUST A FEW MINUTES LATER.

03/27/2020
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 11/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE LUG NUTS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED ALL FOUR TIRES HAD SWOLLEN LUG NUTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DECLINED ASSISTANCE STATING THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS. *JS

03/26/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED WITHOUT STALLING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER REFUELING, SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WOULD BE NEEDED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAUS NISSAN LOCATED AT (937 S SUNCOAST BLVD, HOMOSASSA, FL 34448, (352) 628-4300) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH A DRIVE BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

03/25/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/24/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY. AFTER STALLING IT NEEDS TO SIT IN ORDER TO BE RESTARTED OR ELSE IT WILL START UP AND STALL WITHIN A MINUTE. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO WHEN IT DOES THIS, SOMETIMES IT GOES MONTHS AND SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS MORE THAN ONCE IN A WEEK. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS ON MARCH 24TH, 2020 BUT IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES (OVER 25 TIMES) OVER THE 2-3 YEARS OWNING THE CAR.

03/21/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

COOLANT CONTINOUSLY DISAPPERS FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. THERE ARE NO LEAKS. BUT CAR STOPS WHEN HEAT NEEDLE GOES TO MAX ON HIGHWAYS AND IN A CITY. VERY DANGEROUS AND FEARFUL FOR ME, WHEN MY DAUGHTER IS IN MAY CAR.

03/20/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/25/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM WITH THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE, HOWEVER EVEN THOUGH I HAD TO REPAIR THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE ON MY ESCAPE AS THE RECALLS FORD SAID MY VIN WASN'T IMPACTED ON THIS ISSUE. REALLY MY 2 CURRENT FORD VEHICLES I OWN WILL BE MY LAST!

03/16/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

AFTER STARTING THE CAR WILL START TO STUTTER EVEN WHEN PRESSING THE GAS AND WILL STALL. SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND RUN FINE FOR A FEW MINS AND THEN WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE TO STOP AT A LIGHT OR TURN, IT WILL DIE AGAIN AFTER STUTTERING. IT WILL STUTTER AND DIE MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE SPAN OF A FEW MINUTES THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY SINCE MY AREA DOESN'T HAVE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND A CAR IS THE ONLY WAY AROUND. IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR WEEKS NOW WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A FEW DAYS AGO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN THE CAR WAS ABOUT TO DIE THE LOW OIL LIGHT WOULD COME ON. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS RUN AND IT SHOWED A P0087 ERROR BUT WHEN THE FORD DEALERSHIP TESTED IT, THE ISSUE WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL RAIL SENSOR.

03/11/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

VEHICLE GOES INTO LIMP MODE DUE TO OVERHEATING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE COOLANT SYSTEM. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70MPH DOWN TO 15MPH IN A MATTER OF A FEW SECONDS WITH NO WARNING. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WORKED ON 5 SEPARATE TIMES, TWICE AT THE DEALERS EXPENSE AND THREE TIMES AT MY OWN EXPENSE. THE CODE GIVEN FROM THE OBM IS P26B7, THAT POINTS TO A COOLANT SOLENOID C PROBLEM. I HAVE REPLACED THE PCM, RESET THE NEW PCM, COOLANT RESERVOIR, AND HEATER HOSE TWICE. I SMELL BURNING COOLANT WHEN EITHER THE AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATER IS ON ONCE THE ENGINE WARMS UP. THIS COOLANT ISSUE HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE EVERY 3-4 MONTHS. I HAVE ATTACHED ONE SERVICE RECORD FROM NOV 2019. THE NEWEST SERVICE RECORD IS FOR FEB 2020.

03/11/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

ON 2 OCCASIONS, 11/4/2019 AND 3/10/2020, I TURNED THE IGNITION OF MY VEHICLE ON MY WAY TO WORK (AFTER CAR HAD COOLED DOWN ALL NIGHT). I DROVE ABOUT 5 HOUSES DOWN THE STREET ON A SUBURBAN ROAD AT 20 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE WARNING INDICATED THAT I SHOULD PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE THE ENGINE HAS OVERHEATED. AT THE SAME TIME, THE CAR ENGINE STALLED AND I LOST MOTIVE POWER. BOTH TIMES MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE MECHANIC ADDED COOLANT FLUID EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO SIGN OF A LEAK OR OTHER EXPLANATION FOR THE LOSS OF COOLANT. I AM FEARFUL ABOUT WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. I'VE HAD ALL 15 OF THE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE FIXED IN 2018. I BELIEVE MY SITUATION IS JUST LIKE THE PENDING INVESTIGATION NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE18007.

03/09/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/07/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

AFTER DRIVING FOR A LENGTH OF TIME LONGER THAN 20 MINUTES WHEN VEHICLE IS PLACED IN PARK AND SHUT OFF WHEN RESTARTING THE VEHICLE WILL TURN ON AND START BUT AFTER DRIVING A FEW HUNDRED FEET THE VEHICLE WILL SPUTTER, JERK, REV UP THE RPMS THEN THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WON'T RESTART TILL IT HAS COOLED DOWN

03/07/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN MY LOCAL HOMETOWN, THE COOLANT HAS BEEN LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND HAS CAUSED THE BLOCK TO WARP. ALSO IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH MANY FORD ESCAPE MODELS, I'D LIKE TO HAVE OUR VEHICLE CONSIDERED FOR A RECALL BECAUSE THE COST IS OVER $7,000. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND COOLANT LIGHT ARE CONSTANTLY COMING ON WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT INDICATES THAT IT'S OVERHEATING

03/04/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE AT THIS TIME THAT WAS INSPECTED AS WELL. CONCERNED ABOUT OVERHEATING, SAFETY MODE AND OTHER ISSUES REPORTED FOR THIS 2013 1.6 LITER VEHICLE FOUND ON VARIOUS WEBSITES THAT COULD FOLLOW. VEHICLE PRODUCED 2/13 THAT FALLS OUT OF 2013 EARLIER RECALL FOR COOLANT/ENGINE PROBLEMS. OBVIOUSLY, THIS ISSUE IS OUTSTANDING FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR MODEL GIVEN MY SIMILIAR ISSUE ALONG WITH A MULTITUDE OF OTHER 2013 1.6 L ESCAPE OWNERS. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING WHILE DRIVING.

03/04/2020
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/24/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE ON THE FREEWAY, MY CAR JUST LOST POWER. WE HAD JUST HIT THE TAIL END OF RUSH HOUR JUST SOUTH OF PORTLAND, OR (HEADING SOUTH TO A FUNERAL) SO TRAFFIC WAS FLOWING PRETTY GOOD BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR CRUISE CONTROL. I WAS GOING ABOUT 65-70 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STOP ACCELERATING AND STARTED COASTING. MY TACHOMETER WENT ALL THE WAY UP TO THE RED SINCE MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE GAS. I IMMEDIATELY HIT MY HAZARDS AND MERGED TO THE NEXT OFF RAMP. I NEVER HAD ANY INDICATOR LIGHTS COME ON SAYING THAT I NEEDED TO CHECK MY FLUIDS BUT WE FOUND A WAY TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WHICH WAS FINE, LET THE CAR REST THEN STARTED IT BACK UP. CAR WAS FINE AFTER THAT BUT WE STILL TURNED AROUND AND HEADED BACK HOME TO WASHINGTON. DID NOT HAVE AN ISSUE THE WHOLE RIDE BACK HOME. SPORADICALLY MY CAR WILL HAVE ISSUES BUT CAN'T FIGURE OUT THE REASON FOR IT.

03/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

MY TRUCK KEEPS SAYING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY....LIKE IT'S RUNNING HOT AND IT WILL NOT LET ME DRIVE...I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TWICE...THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TWICE..I FEEL LIKE IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT ONCE AND I CALLED FORD TO TELL TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT DID NOT GET A GOOD ANSWER I WAS LOOKING FOR.

03/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE SPEED DECREASED INDEPENDENTLY TO 30 MPH AND VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. THE RPM WAS REVVED UP HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT DETECTED COOLANT LEAKING FROM VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TURBO LINES ARE STRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED JOHN SANG FORD 195 UPPER RIVER RD, GALLIPOLIS, OH 45631(800) 272-5179, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000.

03/02/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS. INCLUDED IS A LETTER WRITTEN TO FORD THAT WAS SENT TODAY, 3/2/2020, IN THE MAIL. AS YOU CAN SEE, I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND THIS EVENING I CONTINUED MY RESEARCH WHICH LEAD ME TO STUMBLE UPON A FACEBOOK GROUP CALLED "FORD ECOBOOST NIGHTMARE" WHICH THEN FURTHERED MY RESEARCH MORE. I FELT AS THOUGH I HAD TO FILE THIS WITH THE NHTSA IN ORDER TO KEEP MYSELF AND FELLOW-DRIVERS SAFE.*DT *TR

03/01/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

ENGINE KEEPS STALLING AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE TOOK IT TO FORD GARAGE A FEW MONTHS AGO THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND BASED ON RESULTS OF NEW DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE BY A FRIEND AND NOT FORD GARAGE 2103 FORD ESCAPE P0234 I MAY EVENTUALLY BE REPLACING ANOTHER. THIS IS VERY ANNOYING BECAUSE THE FORD GARAGE CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.

03/01/2020
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

ENGINE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION. FORD SURPRISINGLY 'CAN'T' REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS AND MOST OF THE TIME LEAVES US STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. A COUPLE TIMES IT HAS LEFT US IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTIONS. ONLY 87K MILES.

02/28/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/07/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

AFTER DRIVING JUST 1 MILE ON CITY STREETS AT LESS THAN 40 MPH, MY FORD SUDDENLY DISPLAYED THESE ALARMS: "LOW COOLANT LEVEL, ENGINE OVERHEATING, PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY.". I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER. MECHANIC'S DIAGNOSIS: WARPED ENGINE BLOCK, WHICH ENABLED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ONE OF THE CYLINDERS. IT TOOK 12 WEEKS AND $7,930 TO GET THE ENGINE REPAIRED. I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW ON OCTOBER 5, 2012. IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 37,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. MY RESEARCH ON YOUR WEBSITE REVEALED THAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN THE SUBJECT OF 15 RECALLS, 3 OF WHICH HAD TO DO WITH ENGINE OVERHEATING AND LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT. ONE OF THE LATTER RECALLS (FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12S39) OCCURRED BEFORE I PICKED UP THE CAR, BUT I CONFIRMED THAT MY ENGINE WAS ONE OF THOSE AFFECTED BY THAT RECALL. THUS, I HAVE NO EVIDENCE THAT THE REPAIR RELATED TO THIS RECALL WAS EVER PERFORMED. I TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE OTHER RECALLS (FORD RECALLS 12S41 AND 13S12) ATTENDED TO. I ALSO DISCOVERED THAT AS OF 16-JULY-2018, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) HAD RECEIVED 40 VEHICLE OWNER QUESTIONNAIRE (VOQ) REPORTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2013 FORD ESCAPE VEHICLES REPORTING THAT THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L GTDI (TURBO) ENGINE. COMPLAINANTS ALLEGED STALLING CAUSED BY OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE RESULTING IN DELAYED OR NO RESTART POSSIBLE. THIS ENGINE IS THE ONE I AM WRITING ABOUT. THE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED MY VEHICLE ALSO REPORTED THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD OR FOURTH SUCH REPAIR THAT HE HAD PERSONALLY CONDUCTED. MY TWO PHONE CALLS TO FORD MOTOR CO. CUSTOMER SERVICE HAVE BEEN UNFULFILLING. THE CAR IS NO LONGER COVERED BY ITS 5-YEAR WARRANTY DESPITE THAT FACT THAT IT HAS ONLY 37,000 MILES ON IT, AND I HAVE ALWAYS HAD IT SERVICED PROPERLY.

02/27/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

MY WIFE DRIVING THE CAR, 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH 75000 MILES AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED THAT SOME COOLANT IS LEAKING TO THE ENGINE CYLINDER 4

02/26/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G90DU******
Summary

FORD DID A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT WHICH 2 CODES SHOWED BUT THEY TESTED AND COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE. SO I THEN TOOK IT TO THE APPROVED SERVICE SHOP. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE PCV VALVE BUT WHEN I PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND WAS NOW FLASHING. THE SHUDDERING WAS NOW HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING 70MPH. I TOOK IT DIRECTLY BACK TO THE SHOP WHERE THEY WORKED ON IT FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS. AS IT WAS A SATURDAY, THEY ASKED ME TO BRING IT BACK IN ON TUESDAY WHEN THE SR. TECH WAS THERE. ON THAT DAY IT WAS THERE FOR ANOTHER 6 HOURS. THEY CONSULTED WITH THEIR HEAD TECH WHO HAS BEEN THERE OVER 30 YEARS AND ALSO WITH SEVERAL FORD LEAD TECHNICIANS. THEY REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND ASKED ME TO LET THEM KNOW HOW IT WAS. THE NEXT MORNING I HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ASKED ME TO BRING IT BACK IN AND THEY WERE TOLD BY FORD TO REPLACE A SENSOR. ONCE REPLACED THAT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. AT THAT POINT THEY DECIDED WITH FORD TO TAKE IT TO FORD TO DO ANOTHER DIAGNOSIS. THE CODE SHOWS WHAT THEY'VE ALREADY FIXED. AT THIS POINT THERE IS NOT MUCH ELSE THEY CAN DO. I HAVE A VEHICLE THAT CAN'T BE FIXED AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING.

02/24/2020
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/22/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

CAR CUTS OFF/LOOSES POWER ALSO HAVE TO CONSTANTLY PUT ENGINE COOLANT IN AND CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID ENGINE WILL RUN HOT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES DOORS UNLOCK, CAN NOT DRIVE OVER 35MPH, FUEL SYSTEM PUTTING GAS IN CAR WILL NOT START AUTOMATICALLY HAVE TO PUMP GAS PEDAL CAUSING UNSAFE TRAVEL

02/22/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H91DU******
Summary

CAR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC FINALLY PULLED UP FORCED ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT MEANT, SO I TOOK IT TO FORD. THEY CANT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. I HAVE NO LIGHTS ON. I AM LITERALLY AFRAID FOR MY LIFE. FORD STILL HAS MY CAR HOPING TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. FORD HEADQUARTERS ARE BARELY HELPFUL. PROVIDED ME WITH A CASE NUMBER AND THAT'S ALL. NO INDICATION THE CAR WOULD TURN OFF. HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN 2 WEEK SPAN. IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP I AM TOO SCARED TO TAKE IT OUT THIS TIME. LAST TIME I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN. IT STARTS BACK UP AGAIN WHEN I PRESS THE START ENGINE BUTTON BUT I HAVE TO REACT QUICK ENOUGH IN ORDER TO DAVE MY LIFE. NOT SAFE!

02/21/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE STEERING STOPS WORKING, BOTH SITTING STILL ON START-UP AND SOMETIMES WHEN MOVING IN TRAFFIC. THE DISPLAY PRESENTS "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE" THE VEHICLE IS STEERABLE FOR ME, 70 Y/O MAN WITH GOOD UPPER BODY STRENGTH, BUT IMPOSSIBLE FOR MY DAUGHTER, THE OWNER OF THE CAR. FORD TELLS ME IT IS A FAULTY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST AND FOR ABOUT $2000 THEY WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK! IT SEEMS THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL EVENT GIVEN THE DANGER INVOLVED WITH HIGH SPEED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS 87000 MILES ON IT.

02/20/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 02/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COOLANT RECALLS FOR FORD ESCAPES. MINE FELL UNDER ONE RECALL. MY COOLANT LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY WOULD TOP IT OFF AS A COURTESY AND I NEVER RECEIVED A WORK ORDER. I HAD TO REPLACE A COOLANT VALVE ONCE AND THEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AGAIN AND THE SAME THING WAS WRONG. I REACHED OUT TO FORD SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS FOR THE COOLANT BUT THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY PORTION OF THE COST. I FEEL THAT MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE RECALLS SINCE IF I HAD NOT HAD THIS PART REPLACED, THE COOLANT WOULD HAVE LEAKED AND THE CAR COULD HAVE STARTED ON FIRE. THE ADVISOR ACTUALLY SAID, I WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDING YOU GET THIS REPAIR. I CONTACTED FORD AND ASKED THEM FOR A CUSTOMER REVIEW BECAUSE MY CAR COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS DAMAGE AND ASKED THEM TO HELP WITH THE COST AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T. I AM REACHING OUT BECAUSE MY CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE RECALL AND THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED.

02/20/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/20/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE KEPT STALLING OUT AT IDLE OR JUST PUTTING INTO GEAR. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AS GDI PUMP PSI WAS DROPPING TO 526. HE REPLACED IT. IT IS STILL STALLING OUT WHEN RIGHT AFTER PUTTING IT IN GEAR.

02/16/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

ON WEDNESDAY 2/12/2020, WHILE DRIVING HOME, I DETECTED SUBTLE SIGNS OF STEERING CONTROL IRREGULARITIES AND ATTRIBUTED IT TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, 2/13/2020, ON MY DRIVE INTO WORK, THE STEERING CONDITION BEGAN TO APPEAR AGAIN AND INTENSIFIED. I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE MADE IT TO MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND PROMPTLY SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING DAY, FRIDAY 2/14/2020. WHEN I LEFT WORK THAT DAY, I DISCOVERED A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST TO THE DEGREE THAT IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFELY CONTROL THE CAR. THE EFFORT TO STEER TO ANY NORMAL SAFE DEGREE WAS COMPROMISED AND REQUIRED THAT I ABANDON ANY ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. IF THE SEVERE INTENSITY MANIFESTED ITSELF WHILE DRIVING, THE MOST PROBABLE OUTCOME WOULD HAVE BEEN A COLLISON. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP SATURDAY, 2/15/2020, REQUESTED THEY DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM, AND EXPRESSED MY ANGER AT A DESIGN FLAW THAT IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN SOMEONE'S DEATH. THEY CALLED ME BACK LATER THAT DAY AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF NEAR $2,500 TO REPLACE THE COMPLETE STEERING RACK. I DISCOVERED THROUGH INTERNET SEARCHES, ACTIVE RECALLS OF PRIOR ESCAPE BODY TYPES FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE BUT NONE ON MY YEAR. I ALSO DISCOVERED NUMEROUS CASES IN MY INTERNET SEARCH OF THE SAME FAILURE ON MY YEAR ESCAPE. MY WORK COMMUTE WAS PRIMARY CITY DRIVING.

02/14/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE CAMPBELL FORD LINCOLN, INC. (2801 S 11TH ST, NILES, MI 49120) WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE SECURITY SYSTEM AND KEY FOB. THEY STATED THAT ANOTHER KEY NEEDED TO BE MADE. THE ISSUE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR A MONTH WITH NO FIX YET FOR THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER JUST STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,653.

02/13/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE REPORTED A FALSE ALERT STATING THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS AT THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL. A SECONDARY ALERT WAS RELAYED WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO PULL OVER AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. WOODY ANDERSON FORD 2500 JORDAN LN NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35810, WAS CONTACTED BUT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.

02/13/2020
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE AIR BAG ABOVE THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NEWINS BAY SHORE FORD LOCATED AT (219 W MAIN ST, BAY SHORE, NY 11706 631-665-1300) BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

02/11/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/09/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD, MY WIFE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL DISPLAYED A POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE NOTIFICATION. WHEN SHE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE NOTIFICATION WENT AWAY AND THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GREG DARNELL FORD IN MIDWEST CITY, OK FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND WERE TOLD A GEAR ASSEMBLY IN THE STEERING COLUMN HAD GONE BAD (PART NO. HV6Z-3504-CD). THE REPAIR COST IS $2129 AFTER A 10% MILITARY DISCOUNT. THE PROBLEM IS VERY SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN 14V284000 FOR THE 2008-2011 ESCAPE, BUT THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN EXTENDED TO COVER MORE RECENT MODEL YEARS. FORTUNATELY, MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO BRAKE AND SAFELY EXIT THE ROAD, SHAKEN BUT WITHOUT INCIDENT. HOWEVER, HAD SHE BEEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD EASILY HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A POTENTIALLY DEADLY ACCIDENT. SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE WITH 2013 ESCAPES ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY DISMISSED MY CONCERN AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.

02/11/2020
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD COASTED THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PULLED INTO A GAS STATION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN LIMP MODE BACK TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DON WOOD FORD LINCOLN INC. LOCATED AT 2065 E STATE ST, ATHENS, OH 45701, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TURBO ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FUEL VACUUM PUMP AND FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

02/11/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/08/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

STEERING ASSIST FAULT- NO STEERING CONTROL , WILL NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AFTER PARKING, START CAR NO STEERING -STEERING ASSIST FAULT

02/10/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DRIVER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BELTS AND CLUTCHES IN THE TRANSMISSION WERE SLIPPING WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,529.

02/09/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE REQUIRES A COMPLETE UPGRADE OF THE EGR SYSTEM DUE TO COOLANT LEAKS. FORD ESCAPES BUILD AT THE LOUISVILLE PLANT ALREADY HAVE A RECALL IN PLACE FOR THIS ISSUE - RECALL #17S09. MY VEHICLE'S VIN NUMBER VERIFIES, PER FORD, THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BUILD IN DECEMBER 2012 AT THE LOUISVILLE PLANT; HOWEVER, THE RECALL WAS INITIATED FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2013. MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL AND WAS BUILT AT THE SAME PLANT SO I AM REQUESTING THAT THE RECALL DATE BE MOVED BACK TO INCLUDE 2012 FORD ESCAPES.

02/08/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/31/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE STALLING OUT. RUNS AND STALLS ANYWHERE.

02/07/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT NOTICE THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE.

02/06/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAIRVIEW FORD SALES INC LOCATED AT 292 N G ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410, WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

02/05/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE LEAKING CONTINUED LEAKING COOLANT AFTER WATER PUMP CHANGED. DEALERSHIP REMOVED IGNITION COILS & SPARK PLUGS LOOKED WITH BORESCOPE, CYLINDER #3 HAD COOLANT RECOMMENDED ENGINE REPLACEMENT. TORE DOWN ENGINE FOUND POROUS CASTING ON BLOCK ALLOWING COOLANT INTO ENGINE. THIS COINCIDES WITH FORDS RECALL #12V431000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING AND RECALL#13V58300 ENGINE FOR OTHER MANUFACTURED 2013 FORD ESCAPE MODELS BUT FORD IS NOT EXTENDING RECALL TO THIS ESCAPE STATING IT WAS MFG AT A DIFFERENT PLANT AND DURING A DIFFERENT TIME THAN THE OTHER ESCAPES THAT WERE RECALLED. AS STATED BY FORD "OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD MAY CAUSE CRACKS THAT COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. FORD NEEDS TO INCLUDE THESE OTHER ESCAPES IN THEIR RECALL.

02/03/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING IT STALLS AND I CAN'T CONTINUE UNLESS I TURN IT OFF AND START THE ENGINE AGAIN. I ALSO EXPERIENCE THE SMELL OF BURNT WIRE.

02/02/2020
Components: AIR BAGS,SEATS
Incident Date: 02/02/2020
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS REAR ENDED BY A MID SIZE CAR GOING AT LEAST 55MPH. THE VEHICLE DID NOT BREAK BEFORE COLLIDING WITH MY VEHICLE. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH MY DRIVERS SEAT AND MY PASSENGERS SEAS BROKE. THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE BASE OF MY SEAT WAS DISLODGED AND CRACKED. THE METAL STRUCTURE OF THE SEATS ALSO BROKE. BOTH MY DRIVERS SEAT AND FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT WERE COMPLETELY LAID BACK AND DID NOT RAISE AFTER THE COLLISION. THE SEATS BEFORE THE COLLISION WERE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. DUE TO THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING MY HEAD CONTACTED THE STEERING WHEEL.

01/31/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/29/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

MY `13 ESCAPE ENGINE WILL SHUTDOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS EVENT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES BUT THE LAST EXPERIENCE WAS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEARLY RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP EXAMINED THE CAR THIS PAST WEEK AND SIMPLY STATED THAT IT REQUIRED A NEW ENGINE AD OFFERED LITTLE MORE INFORMATION. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE ECU PROGRAMMING CAUSES THIS CONDITION. OVER TIME, THE CYLINDER HEAD AND/OR ENG BLOCK DEVELOPED INTERNAL CRACKS. THIS OCCASIONALLY LEADS TO OVERHEATING AND COOLANT CONSUMPTION. IN AN OVERHEAT SITUATION THE COMPUTER/DASH WILL INFORM YOU A FEW SECONDS BEFORE SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, WHAT SPEED YOU'RE TRAVELING OR WHETHER YOU NEED POWER STEERING TO AVOID A DEADLY SITUATION. THE DEALERSHIP AND FMC OFFERED NO SOLUTION OR FINANCIAL COMPENSATION.

01/31/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/31/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED LIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. THIS HAS ALWAYS HAPPENED WHEN I FIRST START MY CAR AND GO TO BACK UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES TO ME AND I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. OTHER YEARS HAVE HAD A RECALL , THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO.

01/31/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

LEAKING COOLANT EVAPORATES ON THE HOT ENGINE, THE GLYCOL MAY IGNITE CAUSING A ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. COOLANT EVAPORATED OVER FOUR DAYS TIME, THIS COULD HAPPEN WHILE STATIONARY, IN MOTION OR ON HIGHWAY. LIGHT CAME ON TO WARN ME. HAVE BROUGHT THIS FOUR TIMES TO MECHANICS, YESTERDAY BEING THE FIFTH TIME TO FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY TOLD ME NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE BUT THE ISSUE HAD BEEN FIXED PREVIOUSLY TO ME OWNING IT. OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE MANY ISSUES WITH THE 2013 FORD ESCAPES. NOW I'M PAYING OUT OVER 500.00 NOT INCLUDING A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. I'M VERY UPSET OVER THIS ISSUE BECAUSE HONESTLY THE ISSUE WASN'T FIXED AND THEY REFUSE TO PAY FOR IT. PEOPLE DON'T PURCHASE VEHICLES TO BE IN THE SHOP CONSTANTLY..

01/30/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH LESS THAN 90000 MILES ,WENT TO CRANK CAR AND STEERING ASSIST FAULT CAME UP ON DASH CUT CAR OFF AND RECRANKED AND WAS FINE NEXT DAY WAS DRIVING IT ON A RURAL ROAD AND LOST POWER STEERING SAME FAULT CAME UP NOW NO POWER STEERING AT ALL IF WIFE HAD BEEN DRIVING SHE WOULD HAVE PROBABLY WRECKED BECAUSE OF HARD STEERING ,LOOKED ONLINE AND SEE IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED

01/29/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/28/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

A YEAR AGO... COOLANT WAS BEING LOST ADD COOLANT LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. I ADDED COOLANT THEN CALLED DEALERSHIP AND GOT IT IN. DEALERSHIP HANDED ME KEYS BACK TWICE AS BOTH TIMES SAYING THEY COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE OR LEAK .AFTER DEMANDING THEY FIND ISSUE LAST YEAR BECAUSE COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT AND I NEEDED TO ADD IT ONCE A WEEK OR TWICE.., THEY DID THOROUGH TEST AND AGAIN SAID FOUND NOTHING. YESTERDAY IT LET ME SIT ALONG SIDE OF ROAD TEMPERATURE GAUGE HEATED UP TO THE HIGH RED MARK. DEALERSHIP REALIZED ISSUE IS THERE NOW AND THEY FOUND HEATER HOSE TO COOLANT TANK HAD A LEAK IN IT- THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I REPORTED THIS ISSUE AND I HAVE TO PAY SINCE MY WARRANTY COMPANY THROUGH DEALERSHIP WON'T COVER THE HEATER HOSE PART. WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND SLOWED MY VEHICLE DOWN SO I KNEW TO PULL OFF AND TEMP GAGE WENT TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

01/28/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

I'VE HAD A 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN FOR SERVICE FOR THE SAME MECHANICAL ISSUE MORE THAN A HALF-DOZEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, OFTEN ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS AT SPEEDS AT OR OVER 40MPH; THIS HAS HAPPENED NATIONWIDE AND HAS BEEN REPORTED IN OVER A THOUSAND COMPLAINTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS, HAZARDOUS DEFECT. I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS FOR THIS ONGOING CONSISTENT DANGEROUS DEFECT. I HAVE REPAIR RECORDS DOCUMENTING ALL OF THE PROBLEMS AND ONGOING FAILURE TO CORRECT THIS SAME ISSUE. MY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF THE RECALL FOR STALLING ISSUES. THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT AND FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. VIEW THE POSTED LINK NHTSA HAS PROBED THE PROBLEM. CHAPMAN FORD IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA KNOWINGLY SOLD THIS VEHICLE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT. FORD CORPORATION DENIES RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. I LODGED A COMPLAINT WITH THE FTC AND WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY. FORD WILL WAIT TO BE LIABLE WHEN SOMEBODY GETS HURT OR KILLED ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE STALLS OUT LOSES POWER. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FORD, THEY DENY THIS SAFETY ISSUE. BEWARE OF THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE. HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERREPORTS.ORG/CAR-RECALLS-DEFECTS/FORD-ESCAPE-INVESTIGATION-TARGETS-STALLING-PROBLEM

01/28/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/26/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

THE CAR WON'T START IMMEDIATELY AFTER FUELING. WHEN IT DOES EVENTUALLY START IT IDLES VERY ROUGH. THE PROBLEM ALSO CAUSES THE CAR TO PERIODICALLY STALL WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS AND OTHER FORD CARS. JUST SEARCH YOUTUBE OR DO AN INTERNET SEARCH. IT IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM WITH THE EVAP PURGE VALVE.

01/27/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/27/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO COOLANT SYSTEM AND EGR SYSTEM ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL 17S09. *JS

01/27/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/13/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

WE WERE TRAVELLING IN COLORADO. SUDDENLY ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE. WE PULLED OVER. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO GARAGE. WAS COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE.

01/25/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H92DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE EXPERIENCES APPARENT TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. OFTEN DURING PASSING ACCELERATION. REPEATED INSTANCES. FROM 50K MILES TO 70K MILES. ONE INSTANCE INVOLVING ALL WHEELS LOCKING UP AT 80MPH (FELT LIKE A SHIFT INTO PARK) AND THE OTHERS INVOLVING DRIVETRAIN POWER LOSS AND JERKING. AFTER CAR RESTART, CODES "APPARENTLY" DISAPPEAR AND DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY ANY ISSUES WITHOUT CODES.

01/24/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/24/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CAR 40MI/HR ON DECEMBER 23RD, THE LOW ENGINE COOLANT FLUID MESSAGE CAME ON, AND ABOUT 10 SECONDS LATER, THERE WAS A MESSAGE SAYING THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND TO PULL OVER SAFELY IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR STARTING STALLING AND I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER PUTTING MORE ENGINE COOLANT, IT WORKED JUST FINE. THEN TWO WEEKS THE LOW ENGINE COOLANT MESSAGE CAME BACK ON AND I TOOK IT TO MIDAS IN WESTLAND, MI WHERE THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DETECT A LEAK. ABOUT TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT THE SAME SITUATION WITH THE LOW ENGINE COOLANT SIGNAL, OVERHEATING ENGINE, AND STALLING CAR HAPPENED, FOLLOWED BY MORE ENGINE COOLANT ADDED TO CAR. SINCE THEN IT HAS DRIVEN JUST FINE BUT I'M AFRAID IT WILL STALL OR START AN ENGINE FIRE.

01/23/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/22/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE WILL SHUDDER AT RANDOM TIMES AND OCCASIONALLY STALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ISSUE ALSO WILL APPEAR RANDOMLY AFTER FILLING THE TANK. SOMETIMES VENTING THE TANK AT THE INLET WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUE. ACCORDING TO FIRESTONE, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE...AND AS A DRIVER, IT IS AWFULLY UNSAFE. FORD HAS DIAGNOSED IT AS HAVING TO DO WITH A FUEL PRESSURE VALVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY OVER THE YEARS WE HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. GET THIS FIXED!

01/23/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

VEHICLE CUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP CAN'T DIAGNOSE PROBLEM OR FIX. NO CODES.

01/23/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/23/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

FOR THE PAST YEAR MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE WILL LOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING AND STALL. I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. IT HAS DONE THIS WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND 70 MPH, DRIVING IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE FUEL IS FULL, 3/4, 1/2 OR ALMOST EMPTY. MY CAR LOSES ALL POWER TO THE GAS PEDAL AND STALLS. MOST TIMES IT WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY AND SOMETIMES WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND WAIT 30 SECONDS IT WILL START. VERY SCARY TO DRIVE ESPECIALLY WITH 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. AGAIN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN BUT IT HAPPENS AT LEAST 2 TIMES A DAY.

01/22/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/18/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM DRIVETIME IN JANUARY 2018. THEY DID NOT TELL ME OF ANY RECALLS. I SEE ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN 15 RECALLS AND THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING HAS BEEN RECALLED 2 TIMES. I HAVE HAD ISSUES FOR OVER A YEAR WITH THE COOLING. I HAVE TO ALWAYS PUT COOLANT IN. WE HAVE EVEN BEEN STRANDED WITH AN OVERHEATED VEHICLE. I HAD AN ESTIMATE DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE AND THEY TOLD ME THE PART IS $1,400, IT IS THE COOLANT BYPASS. NOT SURE WHAT THAT IS, HOWEVER WHEN SEARCHING ONLINE, THE PARTS ARE LESS THAN $100. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS STILL THE SAME RECALL AND CAN GET FIXED BY THE DEALER FOR FREE? PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE THE ENGINE BLOWS. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON, I AM UNABLE TO USE REMOTE START IN THE FREEZING COLD NOW DUE TO THIS. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED AS I LOVE THIS CAR AND DO NOT GIVE IT UP. THE DATE I AM USING BELOW IS THE LAST DATE THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. PLEASE GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF FOR ME!

01/21/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/21/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO START WHILE STATIONARY AFTER PUTTING GAS. IT TAKES A WHILE TO GET IT TO START AND THEN I HAVE TO PUSH ON THE GAS FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES WHILE IT SPUTTERS UNTIL THE IDLE FINALLY SETTLES. IT SHUTS OFF WHILE STATIONARY AND IDLING IN PARK AS WELL.

01/21/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/17/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH WITH THE SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED AND MAKING A RIGHT FROM A STOP LIGHT, THE ENGINE OVER HEATING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WAITED A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AUTO ZONE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS COOLANT FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS ADDED AND NO LEAKS WERE NOTICED UNTIL RECENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT LEAST A SIXTH OF A GALLON OF COOLANT NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE LOW COOLANT WARNING ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS THE OVER HEATING WARNING AND THERMOSTAT INCREASE WARNING AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED RESEARCHED FAILURE ON-LINE AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE VEHICLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 5, 2011 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2012 WAS THE CONTACT STATED HAS SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH ZECK FORD (4501 S.4TH ST. LEAVENWORTH, KS 66408). THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED OF FAILURE AND ADVISED CONTACT TO SCHEDULE DIAGNOSED APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,496.

01/21/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/05/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

WE BOUGHT 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN JULY, 2016, WITH APPROXIMATELY 62,000 MILES. AT 64,000 MILES, AFTER CONSTANT OVERHEATING ISSUES, FORD AGREED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THERE WERE OVERHEATING ISSUES ON THE NEW ENGINE AT TIME OF INSTALL (STATED IN DEALER NOTES), BUT THEY "FIXED" THEM. THE CAR NOW HAS 103,000 MILES. HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY, WITH OCCASIONAL OVERHEATING ISSUES NOTED. TRANSMISSION FAILED LAST MONTH. WAITED OVER 2 WEEKS FOR DIAGNOSIS. TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND ANOTHER NEW ENGINE IS NEEDED BECAUSE OF COOLANT LEAK. OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 100,000 MILES. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING TO HELP. IT SEEMS THAT THEY PUT ANOTHER DEFECTIVE ENGINE IN AT 64,000 MILES BECAUSE YOU SHOULD GET MORE THAT 40,000 MILES ON A NEW ENGINE. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS PIECE OF JUNK IS PROHIBITIVE AND I FEEL VERY UNHAPPY WITH FORD'S RESPONSE.

01/20/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1EMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT THE 2013 ESCAPE BRAND NEW AND FOR 4 YEARS CAR RAN FINE THEN FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS THE CAR WOULD STALL AND I WOULD HAVE TO RESTART IT AND WOULD STALL AGAIN. THIS REPEATED FOR YEARS AND HAD IT FIXED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CAR WAS ALSO LEAKING ANTI FREEZE AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT I NEVER RECEIVED. AFTER THE LATEST STALLING ISSUES THE ENGINE BLOCK HAD A SMALL CRACK WHICH NOW I HAVE NOTIFIED THAT I WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE AT COST OF 6K - 8K. THE CAR HAS 150K MILES WHICH IS NOT ALOT FOR CARS AND HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE FOR YEARS, I WOULD NOT LET ANY ONE DRIVE THE CAR DUE TO THIS AS WAS SO DANGEROUS.

01/20/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/19/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. I CAN BE DRIVING AND PULL OUT OF AN INTERSECTION AND THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY WARNING LEAVING ME VULNERABLE TO AN ACCIDENT DUE THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE. IN ADDITION TO THIS THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A COOLANT LEAK

01/20/2020
Components: STEERING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I AM CONSTANTLY ADDING COOLANT TO MY ESCAPE. IT HAS BROKEN DOWN / SHUT OFF ON ME TWICE AS A RESULT OF OVERHEATING CAUSED BY LACK OF COOLANT. FORD CLAIMED THE COOLANT LOSS WAS CAUSED BY A SENSOR. SOMETHING ALONG THE LINES OF A FAULTY SENSOR TRICKING THE ENGINE INTO THINKING IT WAS OVERHEATING AND THE COOLANT WAS BEING DISPERSED TO COOL THE ENGINE. I EXPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2017 WITH 52,000 MILES AND THAT BY SEPTEMBER OF 2017 I WAS ADDING COOLANT. THIS CONTINUE UNTIL OCTOBER 2019 WHEN I FINALLY GOT FED UP AFTER THE VEHICLE POWERED OFF ON ME GOING DOWN HILL AS A RESULT OF 'OVERHEATING' NEEDING MORE COOLANT. I TRIED SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH MY DEALERSHIP TO NO AVAIL AND MENTIONED PREVIOUS RECALLS ON 2013 1.6L ESCAPE ENGINES THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN BUT MANY OF THE RECALLS INVOLVED COOLANT LEAKS! I ALLOWED FORD TO CONVINCE ME THE $4,000 SENSOR WOULD SOLVE ALL MY PROBLEMS. UNFORTUNATELY ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THE SENSOR WAS REPAIRED I GOT A MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION TO ADD COOLANT AND ANOTHER ON JANUARY 20, 2020. IN ADDITION, I WANT TO COMMENT ON THE POWER STEERING DEFAULTING. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AS WELL IN MAY 2019 ON I 85. MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND NEVER RETURNED. PREVIOUSLY IN APRIL A BRIEF POWER STEERING DEFAULT NOTIFICATION APPEARED AND AFTER RESTARTING MY CAR, THE NOTIFICATION WENT AWAY AND POWER STEERING WAS FINE. IN MY OPINION, POWER STEERING SHOULD NOT BE GOING OUT ON A VEHICLE AFTER BARELY 6 YEARS. MIGHT I ADD WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2017 IT ONLY HAD 52,000 MILES ON IT. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.

01/17/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT WOULD CONTINUOUSLY DISAPPEARED FROM THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF A LEAK HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE AND COOLANT LOW WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE COOLANT WOULD BE TOPPED OFF REPEATEDLY IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A POSSIBLE LEAK IN THE HEAD GASKET. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

01/17/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

THIS IS THE TENTH TIME THAT THE COOLANT SYSTEM LIGHTS COME ON AND THE THE CAR STALLS OUT AND WILL ONLY GO APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES PER HOUR. THIS HAPPENED THIS TIME WITH A CAR BEHIND ME THAT ALMOST CRASHED INTO ME HE HAD TI HIT HIS BREAKS AND GO ACROSS A DOUBLE LINE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANES TO KEEP FROM HITTING ME, BLESSEDLY THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. NOW IT WON"T STAY CHARGED EVEN WITH A NEW BATTERY. AS SOON AS I TURN THE MOTOR OFF THE CAR IS DEAD UNTIL I CHARGE IT AGAIN. IT RUNS FROM POINT A TO B BUT IF YOU TURN IT OFF IT IS COMPLETELY DEAD AND THE KEY WONT WORK OR ANYTHING

01/17/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/14/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

THERE'S IS A STRONG SMELL OF RAW GAS WHENEVER I START THE VEHICLE AND ASLO WHEN I'M DRIVING THE VEHICLE

01/16/2020
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/13/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

WHEN STARTED, VEHICLE DISPLAYS 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE-REQUIRES SERVICE' WARNING AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF TWO DAYS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED, IT JUST RANDOMLY HAPPENS. I DROVE HOME LAST NIGHT FROM WORK WITH NO POWER STEERING, AND ALONG WITH THIS ISSUE MY USB PORTS WOULD NOT CHARGE MY PHONE. MY PHONE RECOGNIZED THAT IT WAS PLUGGED IN, BUT NOT ENOUGH POWER WAS BEING SUPPLIED TO ACTUALLY CHARGE IT. I'M NIT SURE IF THAT IS LINKED WITH THE POWER STEERING MODULE, BUT I'VE NEVER HAD THAT ISSUE BEFORE ALL OF THIS MESS.

01/16/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/15/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

SOMETIMES MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STALLS WHEN I'M DRIVING, I LET IT SIT FOR A WHILE THEN RESTART IT, IT STARTS BUT ALTHOUGH I'M DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR IT DOESN'T RESPOND. AT OTHER TIMES WHEN I START IT FROM A STATIONARY POSITION IT MOVES THEN SPUTTERS AND SHUTS OFF.

01/16/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/16/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

AS OF 1/16/2020, I HAVE HAD MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE FOR 6 MONTHS. A WEEK AFTER I GOT MY CAR, IT OVERHEATED. I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER AS THE ENGINE STALLED AND SEIZED UP. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE THERMOSTAT FIXED. AFTER TWO OR THREE MONTHS, THE CAR STARTED OVERHEATING AGAIN. I DECIDED NOT TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER MANY PHONE CALLS AND A VERY UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE. I TOOK IT TO TWO MECHANIC SHOPS AND THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS WRONG. IT CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT, EVEN WITH COOLANT FILLED IN THE RESERVOIR. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN, OVERHEATING IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL. I HAVE CALLED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR OVERHEATING ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN NUMBER. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC SHOP FOR A THIRD TIME, AFTER MY CAR STALLED ON A COLD WINTER'S DAY WITH MY CHILD IN THE BACKSEAT. THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THEY ALSO NOTIFIED ME THAT IT WAS PART OF RECALL 13S12 (NHTSA-13V583). I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE CALL INSPECTED FOR ALL RECALLS. APPARENTLY MY CAR WAS NOT EFFECTED BY THIS RECALL THAT EFFECTED OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPES THAT CAUSES THE OVERHEATING. I REGRET MAKING THIS PURCHASE. MY 2002 HONDA ACCORD HAS PROVED TO BE WAY MORE RELIABLE THAN THIS FORD. I WOULD NOT PURCHASE A FORD AGAIN AND PLAN ON TRADING IT IN AFTER I GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED. I'M DISAPPOINTED THAT I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET WHEN IT IS OBVIOUSLY A MALFUNCTION IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THIS VEHICLE.

01/14/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J91DU******
Summary

WITH IN A YEAR, THE FOLLOWING HAPPENED; THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND WHEN IT DID, IT IMMEDIATELY DIED BUT WAS NOT RELATED TO THE BATTERY. KEY FOB WOULD NOT REGISTER TO VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF THE HOOD, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND NOR TEMPERATURE GAGE MOVED. THIS CAR IS LEMON BASED ON THE HISTORY FROM PREVIOUS OWNER AND THE TWO YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT.

01/14/2020
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 01/10/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HE GOT A FLAT TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE TIRE BUT THE FACTORY ASSIGNED LUG NUT WRENCH WOULD NOT FIT OVER THE LUG NUTS. THE CONTACT CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE LUG NUTS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEAT FROM THE VEHICLE BEING OPERATED CAUSED THE LUG NUTS TO EXPAND WHICH CAUSED WRENCH ASSIGNED TO THE VEHICLE TO FAIL TO FIT THE LUG NUTS. BAXTER FORD SOUTH 9203 S 145TH ST, OMAHA, NE 68138 (402) 896-6000 WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND THE FAILURE WAS ACKNOWLEDGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,952.

01/14/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THEY WERE TWO WARNING LIGHTS THEY CAME ON THE ABS SENSOR AND THE HILL SIDE ASSISTS. WHEN THIS COMES ON IS THE CAR ALL THE ELECTRICAL STUFF CUTS OFF THE SPEEDOMETER NOTHINGS WORKS IN THE CAR THE STEERING WILL GET STIFF AND IT WILL DRIVE FOR A WHILE THEN IT RESET IT SELF I'VE NOTICED WHERE IT IS GONE AT LEAST TEN MINUTES BEFORE IT RESETS ITS SELF THIS MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS AND UNCOMFORTABLE BECAUSE I'M NOT SURE WHAT SPEED I AM GOING OR WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE CAR ANYTHING WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE CAR MY CAR WAS IN THE SHOP FROM DEC 27 UNTIL JAN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS THIS IS MY ONE WAY TO GET AROUND CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY OR AROUND TOWN I KNOW IT CANNOT BE SAFE.I WAS TOLD BY FIVE STAR FORD THAT THE ISSUE WAS FIX AND IT IS NOT.

01/13/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G90DU******
Summary

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD - HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT 5 HOURS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN OUR CAR JUST STOPPED - WE WERE CLOSE TO A REST AREA AND WAS ABLE TO COAST IN AND THEN WE WERE TOWED. OUR VEHICLE ONLY HAD 90,000 MILES ON IT AND AFTER GOING TO 4 SHOPS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS IN DEED THE ENGINE SO WE HAD TO GET A NEW ENGINE. WE WERE TOLD THAT WE SHOULD HAVE HAD SIGNS LIKE OVERHEATING BUT WE HAD NONE - THEN WE WERE TOLD THAT WITH THIS CAR - THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEVER GOES OVER HALF SO WE WERE MISLEAD.

01/12/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/11/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70DU******
Summary

A SMELL OF GAS AS DRIVING AND PARKED, TURNED OUT TO BE A FUEL LEAK FROM A PIPE IN THE ENGINE BAY, A STEADY HEAVY DRIP WHEN PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, AWAITING REPAIR

01/12/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/04/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GC0DU******
Summary

VECHICLE STALLES WHILE DRVING ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS

01/11/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1EMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

CAR WAS STALLING MULTIPLE TIMES HAD REPAIRED MULTIPLE TIMES KEPT STALLING AND MISFIRING THE VEHICLE HAD 120K MILES ON IT LATEST TEST INDICATED CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK WHICH MAKES THE CAR USELESS. QUOTED NEW ENGINE BY FORD FOR 6K TO 8K TO FIX. CAR HAS HAD ISSUES FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS AND WAS RECALLED 15 TIMES. THE LATEST ISSUE OCCURED IN OCT 2019 AND HAD FUEL SENSOR REPLACED TWO MONTHS LATER STALLED ON HIGHWAY AND ASKED DEALER TO FIX THAT OCCURED ON DEC20 AND THE FIRST DATE TO FIX WAS LISTED AS JAN 07 DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE DEALER WAS FIXING SO MANY RECALLS

01/11/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/11/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

MY WIFE WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AND HER 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAD A STEERING ASSIST FAILURE LIGHT COME ON ON THE DASH BOARD. THE STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. SHE PARKED IT AND USED MY VEHICLE TO GET TO WORK. I LOOKED THIS UP AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS EXCEPT FOR 2008 -2011 FORD ESCAPES. BUT THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUING THROUGH TO 2017 FROM WHAT I READ ONLINE MILEAGE RANGES FROM 700 AND UP . FORD HAS NO FIX FOR THIS, THEY TELL YOU THEY NEED TO FLASH THE COMPUTER AND THAT FIXES THE ISSUE. BUT IT DOES NOT I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS THAT THIS WONT FIX ISSUE AND THAT MOST PEOPLE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RACK/PINION GEAR ASSEMBLY AND THE COMPUTER PORTION OF IT ONLY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM COME BACK AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER HAVING NEW PARTS INSTALLED. I AM OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER DRIVING VEHICLES WITH OUT POWER STEERING NOT TO BIG A DEAL FOR ME, BUT SOME PEOPLE SAY THERE STEERING LOCKS UP COMPLETELY AND CANT TURN WHEEL. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS ON THE ROAD AND SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED, I DO NOT WANT TO LOSE MY WIFE IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE FORD IS NOT FIXING THE ISSUE. THEY NEED A FIX FOR THIS THAT WILL NOT RETURN IN THE FUTURE. I HAVE TRIED TO DUPLICATE WHAT HAPPENED THIS MORNING AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL, IF I CANT THEN FORD CANT AND THERE FOR NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SOME ONE LOOSES A LOVED ONE.

01/11/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT GETS LOW EVERY WEEK/ LIGHT COMES ON / IN MOTION OR STATIONARY

01/10/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVENS FORD LINCOLN LOCATED AT 717 BRIDGEPORT AVE, MILFORD, CT 06460 (203) 783-5900, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

01/10/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/07/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

I BROUGHT THIS 2013 FORD ESCAPE TRUCK IN AUGUST 21ST 2018 IT HAD 77095 MILES WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY STILL AFTER WE BROUGHT THE TRUCK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 I WENT UP THERE TO DON DAVIS NISSAN WHEN THIS TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND TOLD DON DAVIS NISSAN THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT ON THERE WAS ON THEY TOLD ME THAT I HAD TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF MY POCKET AND I TOLD THEM WHY SHOULD ME AND MY DAY PAY FOR SOMETHING AND THE TRUCK WAS UNDER THE WARRANTY STILL THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT I BEING CALLING THEM NUMEROUS OF TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 AND 2019 ABOUT THIS TRUCK AND IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME SO AROUND OCTOBER 28, 2019 I WAS LEAVING FROM THE LIBRARY DOING MY HOMEWORK AND I HAVE NOT EATEN ANYTHING THAT DAY SO I WENT TO GET ME SOMETHING TO BEFORE I WENT HOME AS I WAS DRIVING I HEARD THE BELT BROKEN OFF AS I WAS DRIVING I WAS ALMOST IN A ACCIDENT WHEN THE CARS WERE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET SO I PULL OVER ON A STREET I DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR A TOW TRUCK SO I SLEPT IN MY TRUCK WHICH WAS OCTOBER 27, 2019 UNTIL THE NEXT DAY WHICH WAS OCTOBER 28 2019 A GOOD SAMARITAN HELP PUSH MY TRUCK TO DON DAVIS DODGE SO THE PEOPLE AT DON DAVIS DODGE TOLD ME IT WAS ABOUT 450 TO FIX MY TRUCK WHICH MEANS THAT I HAD TO USE MY TRUCK NOTE MONEY TO GET THAT FIX SO AROUND IN NOVEMBER I BROUGHT A SENSOR THAT GOES ON THEIR WHICH WAS CAUSING MY TRUCK TO LEAK OIL WHICH THEY DIDN'T NOT REPLACE THE FIRST TIME WHEN I BROUGHT THIS TRUCK IN AUGUST 20, 2018 WHEN I TOLD THEM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT SO I BROUGHT THE SENSOR LAST MONTH AND PUT IT ON THEIR SO THIS YEAR OF JANUARY 7TH 2020 I AM ON MY WAY HOME AND I HEAR THE SAME RESPONSE OF THE BELT BROKEN OFF AGAIN AFTER I REPLACED THE BELT AND THE SENSOR NOW IT IS LEAKING OIL AGAIN AND I BEEN COMPLAINING TO DON DAVIS NISSAN NUMEROUS OF TIMES ABOUT THIS TRUCK

01/09/2020
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

I JUST PURCHASED MY VEHICLE ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD STALLING AND ACCELERATION ISSUES SINCE THEN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM ONLY IN THE JOINTS OF MY WHEEL BEARINGS. TWO WEEKS LATER. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HIT MY CAR. WHEN I LOOKED BACK THERE WAS NOBODY BEHIND ME. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK MY VEHICLE OUT. WHEN I GOT BACK IN MY CAR. IT WAS HARD TO SHIFT MY GEARS. I TRIED TO DRIVE OFF BUT MY CAR WOULDN'T MOVE NO FASTER THAN 5 MILES PER HOUR WITH ME PUSHING THE ACCELERATION PEDAL TO THE GROUND. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK. I FOUND OUT FROM A MECHANIC THAT IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION. NO WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE. MY CAR IS JUST SITTING IN MY GARAGE AND NOW I'M CATCHING THE BUS WHILE PAYING A CAR NOTE. PLEASE HELP. I DON'T HAVE 2500 TO FIX THIS. IT'S TOO MANY RECALLS ON THIS SITE ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP US.

01/09/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/06/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE COOLANT RESIOVR IS EMPTY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING LOW COOLANT. THEN THE CAR START TREMBLING AND START SLOWING DOWN. THEN I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR. ON 12/1719 FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THE COOLANT PROBLEM IS FIXED.

01/09/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/06/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE COOLANT RESIOVR IS EMPTY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS FLASHING LOW COOLANT. THEN THE CAR START TREMBLING AND START SLOWING DOWN. THEN I HAVE TO STOP THE CAR. ON 12/1719 FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR SAID THE COOLANT PROBLEM IS FIXED.

01/08/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. WHILE ON MOTION ENGINE OVER HEAT AND MADE THE CAR SHAKE . FROM THAT TIME NOISE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE.. COOLANT LEVEL GOES LOW UNTIL TANK GOES EMPTY . NO ALERT GIVING WHEN COOLANT DROP OFF LEVELS , AT THE SAME TIME OIL LEVELS INCREASE.....

01/07/2020
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

STALLS AFTER STARTING ... THE CAR WILL START JUST FINE BUT A FEW SECONDS OR MINUTES LATER WILL STALL ONCE I AM ALREADY ON THE ROAD. ALSO IF SITTING WITH OUT RUNNING FOR A WHILE CAR WILL STALL AND TURN OFF. IN TRAFFIC THIS IS ALSO AN ISSUE, FREEWAY CLOSED ONE TIME AND HAD TO SIT IN STANDING TRAFFIC IN HWY AND CAR JUST TURNED OFF. SEVERAL TIMES WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY OR THE SCARIEST PART A SHOOING STRIP PARKING LOT ONTO A BUSY FEEDER ROAD THE CAR WILL STALL AND TURN OFF.

01/06/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/03/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

MY CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN HAS A LOSS OF ENGINE COOLANT AND OVERHEATS TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES. THEN THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL AS I'M DRIVING IT. THIS WAS PART OF A RECALL OF OTHER FORD ESCAPES BUT SOMEHOW MY CAR WAS NOT ADDED TO THIS LIST.

01/04/2020
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

WHEN I START MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE LIGHT WILL DISPLAY SAYS STEERING PROBLEM AND WILL NO MOVE INTO REVERSE. I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND START IT AGAIN THEN IT WILL SHIFT INTO GEAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON FOR ABOUT A FEW DAYS AND WILL NOT COME ON FOR ABOUT SEVERAL WEEKS. I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IN 2019. I ALSO NOTICED THIS VEHICLE HAS 15 RECALLS. JUST A LITTLE CONCERNED ABOUT THAT.

01/03/2020
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

CAR STARTS FINE. AFTER DRIVING SLOWLY A SHORT DISTANCE, AND APPLYING BRAKES, WHEN YOU PULL INTO TRAFFIC OR START MOVING FORWARD THE CAR STALLS WITH CHECK YOUR ENGINE/SERVICE YOUR ENGINE LIGHTS FLASHING. THE CAR WILL RESTART AND DRIVE FINE. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AND IN PARKING LOTS. I AM CONCERNED IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. BASE ON OTHER COMPLAINTS, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY FORD. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS BUT RECENTLY MORE FREQUENTLY.

01/03/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

ON AT LEAST 9 OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST YEAR, CAR STALLED WHEN COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, DRIVING STRAIGHT AT 10MPH OR LESS. SEQUENCE WAS: 1) THE CAR WAS WARMED UP DRIVING TO A STORE; 2) ENGINE WAS OFF FOR AT LEAST TWENTY MINUTES WHILE IN STORE; 3) AFTER LEAVING STORE AND STARTING CAR, THE CAR STALLED WITHIN A MINUTE. UPON STALLING, ENGINE COULD BE RESTARTED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE CAUSE. NO PARTS HAD BEEN REPLACED ON THE CAR.

01/02/2020
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/02/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STALLED OUT OR DIED. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND RADIO WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE CAR WAS STILL ON BUT THE RPMS WERE AT 0 AND I COULD NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY. I HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT.

01/02/2020
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/31/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL 14S17-S1 EXCEPT MY ENGINE IS THE 1.6L AND THEY WON'T FIX IT. I STARTED MY CAR AFTER WORK AND THE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT BUT THERE WAS NO POWER AND WAS WANTING TO DIE SO I PARKED IT AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. IT IS THE MAP HARNESS WIRING.

01/01/2020
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 06/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. AS A RESULT I TESTED IT BY INSERTING THE BUCKLE AND PULLED ON THE BELT QUICKLY/SHARPLY TO DETERMINE IF IT WOULD LOCK UP. WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE RETRACTS AND LOCKS UP, THE DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT. DON'T BELIEVE THE SEAT BELT WOULD RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT. MY WIFE DRIVES THE CAR AND SAID THIS BEGAN ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS UNTIL RECENTLY.

12/31/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

I OWN A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. I CAN BE DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STALLS WITH NO WARNING. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AND AFTER LOTS OF MONEY OUT OF POCKET , I STILL DO NOT HAVE A RESOLUTION. THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX THE PROBLEM.

12/30/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

AS I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED MY CAR JERKING GOING IN TO FIRST GEAR. I FIGURED BECAUSE I WAS ON A HILL THAT WAS THE REASON. LATER THAT DAY AS I WAS TRYING TO RUN ERRAND AS I GOT IN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR WOULDN'T GO ABOVE 60 MPH AND WAS AT VERY HIGH RPMS TO MAINTAIN THIS SPEED AND WOULD NOT GO INTO 6TH GEAR. I PULLED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED TO MAKE MY HOME TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP. AS I MADE IT TO A RED LIGHT THE CAR JERKED AGAIN WHEN I STOPPED. AS I WENT TO ACCELERATE I MADE IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION WHEN MY CAR LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD ONLY REV AS IF IT WAS IN NUETRAL. AFTER TURNING IT OFF AND BACK ON IT RAN WELL ENOUGH FOR ME TO MAKE IT HOME AND I AM CURRENTLY AWAITING MY APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. I'M AT 63K MILES AND PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 3 MONTHS AGO AND IT HAD ABOUT 50K MILES ON IT. I DRIVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE ECOBOOST. THIS DEFECT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED BEING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION LIKE THAT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED SEEING THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SPEAKING WITH MECHANICS HERE AND THE DEALERSHIP WHO ALL HAVE A NUMBER OF THIS SAME VEHICLE WITH SIMILAR ISSUES.

12/29/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STALLS AND CUTS OFF WHEN IT GET CLOSE TO A QUARTER TANK OFF GAS AND I GO TO TAKE OFF IN ITI HAVE TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND IT HAS HAD TWO THING FIXED ON IT NEITHER FIXED THE PROBLEM AND NOW THERE NO CODE ON IT SO THERE SAYING NOTHING WRONG WITH IT

12/29/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/26/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

THE CAR WILL RUN FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND THEN WANT TO STALL. ALSO WHEN YOU START IT IT WILL DRIVE FOR ABOUT 20 YARDS AND THEN START IDLING VERY WEIRD AND STALL. IT DOESN'T DO THIS ALL THE TIME. IT'S DANGEROUS.

12/28/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS LOST COOLANT SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY COULD NEVER FIGURE OUT THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. IT WAS SLOW, SO I LET IT GO. I JUST ADD A LITTLE COOLANT EVERY COUPLE MONTHS. THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE CASE IN A NEW VEHICLE. WELL, NOW IT IS 2019 AND I HAVE AN ALL OUT LEAK. I HAVE TO ADD COOLANT EVERY FEW DAYS. I LEAVE A PUDDLE ON ANY PARKING SPOT I USE FOR A FEW HOURS OR MORE. THIS MODEL YEAR, AND ENGINE (1.6 ECOBOOST) IS KNOWN FOR THIS ISSUE. I FEAR IT IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK, AND I'M OUT A LOT OF MONEY.

12/28/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE HESITATES THEN STALLS EVEN WHEN IN DRIVE. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE CITY STREETS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND WHEN PULLING FORWARD AT A GREEN LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION. PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL BUT DOES NOT RE-ENGAGE AND STALLS. I HAVE REPLACED ALL SPARKS PLUGS AND CLEANED THE INJECTORS AND FUEL LINES. THIS IS HAPPENING MORE AND MORE - THE DEALERSHIP IS AT A LOSS.

12/27/2019
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/20/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

HEAT GAUGE GOES TO NORMAL BUT LITTLE TO NO HEAT. AIR CONDITIONER HAD TO BE REPAIRED BY MIKE BASS FORD SHEFFIELD OHIO I HAVE CHANGED ROTORS ,CALIPERS AND BRAKE PADS 2 TIMES IN 2 YEARS AND 8000 MILES I PURCHASED THE CAT 09/28/2017 WITH 30849 MILES

12/27/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

VEHICLE HAS HAD FREQUENT "ENGINE STALLS," WHERE THERE IS HESITATION AND STUMBLING WITH THE RPMS MOVING FROM 1-6 SPORADICALLY. FREQUENT POWER LOSS WITH ENGINE, AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE NYS THRUWAY, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH WITH MAJOR POWER LOSS. AFTER THIS OCCURRED, IT WAS WAS FOUND BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO REQUIRE AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THIS VEHICLE IS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE AND HAD 56,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *LN

12/27/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE AROUND ENGINE. RESOVOIR WAS LOW BUT NO SIGN OF LEAKS OR WET SPOTS ON GARAGE FLOOR. VERY APPARENT SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE. VECHILE OIL WAS CHANGED ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND ANTIFREEZE WAS ADDED TO OVERFLOW TANK, BUT NO LEAKS WERE FOUN.

12/24/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM. MY SON WAS PULLING ONTO A MAJOR ROAD FROM A GAS STATION. HE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED NO WARNING. THEN IT JERKED AND HE HAD TO GIVE IT HIGH RPM FOR IT TO CRAWL. HE ALMOST GOT T BONED BY A BIG TRUCK.VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. BROUGHT CAR TO FORD SERVICE TECH SAID HE WOULD CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID AS I COULD NOT NO DIP STICK CAR HAD ONLY 127,000 MILES ON IT.SERVICE ADVISOR GOT BACK TO ME HE SAID YOU NEED NEW TRANSMISSION. $3600-$5000. ASKED TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH FORD HE REFUSED SAID IT'S A WASTE OF TIME FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING. HE SAID LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS WAS BETWEEN 100,000-120,000 MILES I POSED THIS QUESTION TO HIM IF HE KNEW LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A CARS TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS 100-000 TO 120,000 MILES WOULD HE BUY CAR HE SAID HE COULD NOT ANSWER THAT. SENT NUMEROUS CORRESPONDENCE TO FORD DID NOT GET 1 RESPONSE FROM ANYONE AT FORD. FINALLY TALKED TO A REAL PERSON AT FORD HEADQUARTERS IN MICHIGAN. FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING IS WHAT I WAS TOLD. I POSED SAME QUESTION AS SERVICE ADVISOR. SAME ANSWER. I CAN'T ANSWER THAT. THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMMENTS ON INTERNET SAME PROBLEMS. FORD DOES NOT SEEM INTERESTED IN DOING THE RIGHT THING WITH A RECALL OR AT LEAST HELP OUT THESE FORD CUSTOMERS. VERY UNSAFE FORD MIGHT BE WAITING TILL SOMEONE DIES FROM THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THERE PLAYING THE ODDS MAYBE? COMMENTS ON INTERNET SOME PEOPLE HAD THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. THEN TRANSMISSION WENT FOR A SECOND TIME. CAN'T DRIVE CAR THE WAY IT IS.

12/24/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/24/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

I WAS JUST SLOWLY DRIVING MY CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD NO STEERING AND COULD NOT TURN MY WHEEL FORTUNATELY I WAS JUST ABOUT IN THE SPACE AND COASTED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO SPACES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD'VE HAPPENED HAD THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC MAKING A TURN AT A CROSSROADS.

12/24/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST TWICE WHEN IT HAPPENS AND WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF HAVING STARTED THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY.

12/23/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/05/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT LOW AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A POSSIBLE RESERVOIR LEAK. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING OIL ODOR COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MONTROSE FORD-LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 2480 W STATE ST, ALLIANCE, OH 44601, 330-823-1128) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 17515194 AND 25220147. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD BE HEARING FROM SOMEONE AT FORD; HOWEVER, SHE HAD NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

12/23/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE RPMS DECREASED TOO LOW AND THE VEHICLE STALLED TWENTY ONE TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED HINES PARK FORD INC (56558 PONTIAC TRAIL, NEW HUDSON, MI 48165, (888) 482-7660) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

12/21/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

P00C6 , P0234 & P26B7 ARE MY PROBLEMS . MY CAR CRANKS BUT WON'T START

12/21/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/26/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

BEGINNING IN MARCH 2019 ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE PURCHASED NOV. 13 2018, I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT BEGAN TO DRIVE AND IT DID ONCE I CAME HOME TO ANOTHER STOP AND BEGAN ACCELERATING THIS CAR BEGAN TO JERK AND TURN OFF SHOWING THE BATTERY LIGHT AND CHECK OIL LIGHT COMES ON, FAST FORWARD 4 MONTHS JULY I HAD THE SAME ISSUE THAT WAS REPAIRED OCCURRED AGAIN, THE CAR BEGAN TO JERK EXCESSIVELY WHILE DRIVING GOT IT REPAIRED APPARENTLY NOW BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER ON THE 4TH MY CAR BEGAN TO TURN OFF WHILE IN IDLE AT A LIGHT NOW WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO BE IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR FOR ABOUT 20 DAYS WHEN GOING TO PICK THE CAR UP DROVE FOR ABOUT 2 DAYS UNTIL THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED AGAIN, DROPPED IT BACK OFF NOW THE VEHICLE IS STILL NOT OPERATING ONCE THE CAR GOES INTO IDLE AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN.

12/20/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

HAVE HAD CAR FIXED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING REPLACING ENTIRE TURBO SYSTEM HOWEVER CAR CONTINUES TO STALL WHEN DRIVING. THE ENTIRE CAR WILL SHUT OFF AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE.

12/20/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ODOR AND THE COOLANT LOW WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED LIQUID UNDERNEATH AND THE RESERVOIR WAS LOW. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) DUE TO THE DATES OF MANUFACTURING DURING THE YEAR MANUFACTURED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

12/19/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DAHL FORD (821 3RD ST, LA CROSSE, WI 54601) FOR REPAIRS ON THE TURBO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RETRIEVED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ODOR OF BURNING OIL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ODOR WOULD EVENTUALLY GO AWAY AFTER A COUPLE OF OIL CHANGES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN WAS GETTING WORSE AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER BOLTS WERE LOOSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS-25206696. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

12/19/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RPMS WOULD RAPIDLY INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE THROTTLE BODY. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A COST ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR AND WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AT A LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

12/18/2019
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 12/17/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

AFTER SERVICE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP, I FOUND I HARDLY HAD ANY BRAKING POWER WHEN EXITING THEIR LOT. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO DEPRESS, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ALMOST COAST TO A STOP. DEALER SAID IT IS THE VACUUM LINE; A $300+ SERVICE. I WAS LUCKY AS I HAVE READ ABOUT THE ENTIRE VACUUM PUMP SHEARING ON OTHER ESCAPES WHILE BEING DRIVEN.

12/18/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT HAD ASSISTANCE WITH PLACING THE GEAR IN DRIVE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC RELEASED THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER IN ORDER TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, THE GEAR COULD NOT BE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE OR PARK. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE CHARGED AGAIN DUE TO THE GEAR SHIFTER NOT ENGAGING INTO PARK OR REVERSE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,826.

12/18/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

MY CAR STARTED SHOWING ENGINE OVERHEATING AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO DEALER THEY CONFIRMED A CRACK LEAKING FLUID INTO ENGINE. RECALL WORK DONE IN 2014 WAS TO AVOID THIS FROM HAPPENING AND NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME I HAVE TO BUY A NEW $6000 ENGINE TO HAVE IT RUN AGAIN. THEY WON'T COVER IT UNDER THEIR RECALL. I WROTE THE BBB BUT THEY REFUSE TO HONOR IT BECAUSE I DIDN'T BUY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE CAR JUST TURNED 6 YRS OLD. I'M THE ONLY OWNER AND PURCHASED IT NEW.

12/16/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

PREVIOUSLY HAD DEALER REPAIR COOLANT LEAK HOSES IN FIREWALL BUT NOT LISTED IN RECALL AS WAS FOCUS/FUSION. TOOK A WEEK TO COMPLETE. ENGINE JUST HAD A HIGH TEMP FRIDAY THE 13TH WHILE DRIVING TWO MILES ON A STRETCH AND STALLED OUT. TURNED OFF CLIMATE SYSTEM AND DROVE TO DEALER THE NEXT MORNING.

12/16/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN STALLING OUT WHEN AT LOW RPMS, FOR EXAMPLE, PULLING OUT OF A PARKING STALL IN REVERSE AND THEN SWITCHING TO DRIVE, CAR WILL STALL OUT. IT SPUTTERS, THEN DIES OUT. I SWITCHED OUT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER AND ALSO THE LOW PRESSURE SENSOR WITH OEM PARTS AND STILL HAPPENS. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN BUT I NOTICED THAT WHEN I'M DOING ERRANDS AND HAVING TO TURN ON/OFF THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES IN THE DAY IT WILL EVENTUALLY START DOING THIS. AFTER SWITCHING THOSE PARTS MENTIONED ABOVE NOW I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH LOW MILEAGE. THE 'MILES TO EMPTY' GAUGE SAYS LIKE 400+ MILES WHEN IT ONLY ACTUALLY GAVE ME 190 FOR THE WHOLE TANK! THAT'S CRAZY! I HAVE NOTICED THAT FUEL GETS CONSUMED A LOT ! CAN FORD FIGURE THIS OUT? I CHECKED MY VIN BUT MY CAR IS NOT THE ONES AFFECTED BUT I KNOW IT IS. IM WORRIED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ON THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE.

12/15/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE STALLS AT INTERSECTIONS. I'VE NOTICED IT'S WHEN THE FUEL IS LOW (40 MILES OR FEWER TO EMPTY)

12/14/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING FOR MANY TIMES. THE KINGS FORD DEALER COULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM.

12/13/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN STARTED

12/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS STALLING WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS DONE IT NUMEROUS TIMES. IT WILL START BACK ONCE PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. IT HAS STALLED IN ON COMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MECHANIC AND THEY CAN'T FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG BECAUSE IT'S NOT THROWING IN CODES.

12/10/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

I DON'T HAVE HEAT AND I'M LOOSING COOLANT. I AM FILLING MY COOLANT EVERY OTHER DAY.

12/09/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

A SMALL COOLANT RETURN LINE ON BACKSIDE OF MOTOR WAS MIS-CRIMPED CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE AND COOLANT TO LEAK ONTO MOTOR WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO INDICATOR LIGHT TELLING ME COOLANT WAS LOW. CAR SHUT DOWN DUE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURE, AND MOTOR STARTED SMOKING FROM COOLANT LEAKING ON HOT MOTOR. LUCKILY I WAS ON A CITY STREET AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD SAFELY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WASN'T AFFECTED BY PREVIOUS RECALLS FOR SAME PROBLEM AND WERE VERY RUDE ABOUT IT. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURED DEFECT AND LUCKILY THE CAR DIDN'T CATCH FIRE DUE TO THIS DEFECT. AGAIN THERE WAS NEVER AN INDICATION OF LOW COOLANT, JUST A SHUTTING DOWN DUE TO EXTREME TEMPERATURE RIGHT BEFORE CAR SHUT DOWN. *TR

12/09/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND STARTING TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED AND WOULDNT MOVE. THE GAS PEDAL WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE CAR DID NOT SHUT OFF JUST COMPLETELY STOPPED.

12/05/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. POWER STEERING WAS NOT ENGAGED. COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY POWER STEERING RACK - ELECTRONIC - COST TO REPLACE THE RACK WAS $2000.00. FORD HAS ALREADY ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2013 EXPLORER BUT NOT THE 2013 ESCAPE.

12/05/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F72DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND GOES AT A VERY SLOW SPEED. THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT MOVE THE CAR FORWARD OR FASTER. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT IT MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING. THERE WAS A RECALL: 18S20 BUT WHEN I INQUIRED WITH FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-436-7332 THEY STATED THE VIN TO MY CAR WAS NOT ON RECALL. REFERRED ME TO NHTSA OR A FORD DEALER DIRECTLY. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IF THE VEHICLE IS THE YEAR AND MODEL WHY MY CAR IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL

12/05/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

THE PAST MONTH THE CAR HAS STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES 15 TO 30 SECONDS AFTER STARTING, IN STATIONARY POSITION OTHER TIMES WHILE IN TRAFFIC. MY DAUGHTER WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT, WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING IN A BUSY INTERSECTION ON A CITY STREET. IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.

12/05/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/31/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY; HOWEVER, NO LEAK WAS FOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. OVER TIME, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A COOLANT LEAK. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TINDOL FORD (1901 E FRANKLIN BLVD, GASTONIA, NC 28054, (704) 867-8341) AND COOLANT WAS PURCHASED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

12/05/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

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.

12/05/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G99DU******
Summary

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.

12/05/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER, STALL OUT AND DIE! AFTER COASTING OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WANTING A FEW MINUTES, I WOULD THEN TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN BACK ON. IT WOULD START BUT I NEVER KNOW WHEN ITS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN. THE CAR HAD SUFFICIENT FUEL AND OIL, BATTERY CONNECTION ARE TIGHT AND CLEAN.

12/04/2019
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 11/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

CAR HAS BEEN STALLING OUT OUT OF NOWHERE WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS. USUALLY IT WILL START TO PUTTER AND THEN IT LOSES POWER AND COMPLETELY STALLS. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE PULLING ONTO A BUSY STATE ROUTE HWY OUT OF MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY, ALMOST CAUSING MY 5 YEAR OLD SON AND I TO BE HIT BY CARS COMING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO ROLL INTO THE DRIVEWAY NEXTDOOR BEFORE THE CARS COULD HIT ME. THERE IS ONLY 125,000 MILES ON MY CAR. THE FORD MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND HAS TO DO WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND SENSORS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I COULDN'T BE MORE UPSET.

12/03/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR IS BAD, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK AND CAR TO OVERHEAT.

12/02/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STALLS AND TURNS OFF SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. YOU CAN DRIVE IT SEVERAL MILES, BUT WHEN YOU STOP AND TURN IT OFF, THEN TURN IT BACK ON IT WILL STALL AND TURN OFF. IT'S DIED SEVERAL TIMES PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE OR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. IF I'M ABLE TO KEEP IT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH TO GET UP TO ABOUT 30 MPH IT WILL SKIP 3 TIMES THEN IT'S FINE, UNTIL YOU TURN IT BACK OFF. I'VE ALMOST BEEN IN SEVERAL COLLISIONS WITH ME AND MY 3 KIDS. I'VE CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY KEEP SAYING THERE'S NO RECALL AND I HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND FIXED. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY LOOKING AT OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH IT STALLING AND DYING.

12/02/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT ADDED ANTIFREEZE AND NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE PULL OVER SAFELY MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE MACHENS FORD (1911 W WORLEY ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65203) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

12/01/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AND SHUT DOWN. THIS MOST RECENTLY HAPPEND WHILE GOING 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. THIS HAS HAPPEND 3 TIMES IN 2 WEEKS WHILE DRIVING. SOUND FORD SAYS THEY CAN NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM.

12/01/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

THE CAR STALLS OUT FROM A STANDING STOP RANDOMLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, YET NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT EVER COMES ON. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT HAS STALLED JUST AS I'M PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. IT HAS RANDOMLY BEEN HAPPENING IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS.

12/01/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

CAR LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE STALLS THEN LOSES POWER. THIS HAPPENS 2-3 TIMES EVERY TWO WEEKS OR SO...

11/30/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

THE CAR STALLS WHEN STARTING AND THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AND FORD DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ESCAPES.

11/27/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

VEHICLE REPEATEDLY STALLS AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TAKING OFF. THE VEHICLE WILL START AND THEN I BEGIN DRIVING AND IT WILL SHUTTER, LOSE ACCELERATION ABILITY, AND STALL OUT. THEN I HAVE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD OR PARKING LOT AND RESTART. SOMETIMES IT STARTS AFTER A LITTLE DELAY JUST FINE, AND OTHER TIMES I HAD HAPPENED BACK TO BACK TWO TO THREE TIMES. NO WARNING LIGHTS REMAIN. I ALSO HAD COOLANT LEAK OCCUR. JUST GOT ENGINE HOSES, SENSORS, A NEW FUEL PUMP IN HOPES OF FIXING THE COOLANT LEAK AND THE STALLING. TOO SOON TO TELL IF THE COOLANT PROBLEM IS GONE, BUT STALLING IS STILL OCCURRING! FEELS EXTREMELY UNSAFE IN A VEHICLE THAT RANDOMLY STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING.

11/27/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/26/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

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.

11/25/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

MY CAR CONSTANTLY STALLS. IT STALLED PERIODICALLY BUT I THOUGHT WELL MAYBE IT'S WAS BECAUSE OF HOW HOT IT WAS OUTSIDE. BUT THAT IT'S THE CASE. I CAN BE AT A LIGHT STOPPED, DRIVING DOWN THE STREET/EXPRESSWAY AND IT'LL START TO LOSE STUTTER AND STALL OUT WITH ONLY THE BATTERY LIGHT AND OIL LAMP LIGHT COMING ON. SOMETIMES ITLL START RIGHT BACK UP OTHERS IT HAS IT SIT AND COOL DOWN. EVEN THO MY ENGINE ISN'T READING HOT OR ANYTHING ALONG THOSE LINES. EVERYTHING READS FINE. I'VE TAKEN TO MULTIPLE SHOPS AND FINALLY JUST 5 DAYS AGO TO A FORD DEALER WHO HAD MY CAR FOR ALMOST 3 DAYS AND ALL HE COULD SAY IS IT LOOKS LIKE I COULD POSSIBLY HAVE A CRACKED WATER PUMP! THEY NEED TO DO SOMETHING FOR US WITH THE 1.6 IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME EXACT THING GOING ON WITH THE 2.0. TODAY WHEN MY CAR STALLED MY OIL DIPSTICK WAS SMOKING

11/24/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J9XDU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLS, WITH ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. THE STALLING OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING, OR SLOWING DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, AND I HAVE TO COMPLETELY STOP THE VEHICLE, PUT IT IN PARK, AND THEN RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH OTHER VEHICLES BEHIND ME, CAUSING THEM TO HAVE TO HIT THEIR BRAKES AND STOP AS WELL. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE IT TOOK THEM A DAY AND A HALF TO DIAGNOSE THAT IT WAS AN EVAPORATIVE PURGE VALVE THAT WAS STICKING OPEN. THE REPAIR COST CAME TO $629.97, PLUS $68.86 FOR A RENTAL CAR. THE VEHICLE RAN FOR ABOUT 1.5 MONTHS WITH NO PROBLEMS, BUT IS NOW STALLING AGAIN WITH THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS BEFORE.

11/21/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY ( US 82 IN TEXAS), THERE WERE FLAMES SEEN COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. A SEPARATE VEHICLE PULLED UP BESIDE OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE, AND YELLED THAT THE CAR WAS ON FIRE. MY SON QUICKLY PULLED OVER, AND HE AND HIS MOTHER QUICKLY GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND BACKED AWAY FROM IT. A FIRE TRUCK CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE, BUT THE CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. MY WIFE WAS ALSO TREATED FOR SMOKE INHALATION ON SITE, AND LATER HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE SHE WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS BREATHING. I HAVE CHECKED THE VIN ON OUR VEHICLE, BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON OUR VIN. AFTER RESEARCH, I SEE THAT THERE HAS BEEN OTHER FIRE ISSUES WITH OTHER VINS. I BELIEVE OUR SITUATION NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT, BECAUSE THE RECALL MAY NEED TO BE EXPANDED. WE ARE CURRENTLY UPSIDE DOWN ON OUR CAR NOTE, AND WILL LOOSE ABOUT $4,000 OUT OF POCKET. I BELIEVE OUR ISSUE COULD BE RELATED TO ISSUES OTHERS HAVE HAD WITHIN THE RECALLED VIN'S. THIS HAPPENED ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15TH NEAR SHERMAN, TEXAS.

11/20/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE LOW ENGINE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

11/19/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN FAYETTEVILLE, NC TO HAVE SEVERAL RECALLS FIXED INCLUDING THE "13S12 RISK OF LOCALIZED OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD THAT MAY LEAD TO OIL LEAK FIRES" IN JANUARY 2018. IN NOVEMBER 2018 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER FORD DEALERSHIP IN SOUTHERN PINES, NC DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WHILE THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 10 FEET OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS TOLD IT WAS ONLY LOW ON COOLANT AND WHEN I EXPLAINED THE PREVIOUS ISSUES THEY CLAIMED THEY WERE FIXED. AGAIN IN NOVEMBER 2019 THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE DOWN THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP ON FORT BRAGG. WHILE LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE THE REPAIR SHOP NOTED TWO SAFETY RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE, ONE PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. WHEN I CALLED THE PREVIOUS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THIS THEY CLAIMED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE RELATING TO THE ENGINE. WHEN I ASKED ABOUT OPTIONS FOR THEM TO FIX AN ISSUE THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE ALREADY FIXED, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS OVER A YEAR SINCE IT WAS DONE SO THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE. THE ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE FIXED IT WITH THE RECALL WORK. THERE IS ALSO AN ISSUE WITH SYSTEMS NOT COMMUNICATING THE SAME INFORMATION FOR RECALLS. THE ISSUE WAS OBVIOUSLY NOT RESOLVED AND NOW I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO FIX A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM THAT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. IF THEY CLAIM TO HAVE FIXED THE SAFETY RECALL ISSUE AND IT STILL PERSISTS, DO THEY NOT HAVE TO FIX IT?

11/19/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO WALNUT CREEK FORD (1800 N MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596, (925) 932-2900) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

11/19/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE WATER PUMP BEGAN TO FAIL AND WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE WATER PUMP CONTINUED TO FAIL AND THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ANTI-FREEZE SLOWLY LEAKED FROM THE ENGINE, WHICH THEN LEAKED INTO THE CYLINDER CRACK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GARY SMITH FORD (1 BEAL PKWY NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548, (888) 814-7437) WHERE THEY REPLACED THE LONG BLOCK (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

11/18/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

THERE IS A RECALL ON ENGINES OVER HEATING, HOWEVER I HAVE CHECKED MINE WITH 2 DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY BOTH SAY THAT THEY CANT FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE AND THAT MY ESCAPE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS TO BE CORRECT BECAUSE IT OVER HEATS, ITS NOT LEAKING, NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE. IVE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS. TIPTON FORD IN NACOGDOCHES, TX AND AL MYER FORD IN LUFKIN, TX. BOTH COMPANIES HAVE HAD MY SUV FOR 1 WEEK AT A TIME AND STILL CANT TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THIS RECALL HAS TO DO WITH MY SUV?

11/18/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

ENGINE FIRE ON 9/21/19 WHILE CAR WAS PARKED ON SIDE STREET IT APPEARS AFTER BEING PARKED FOR NEAR 2 HOURS 2013 FORD ESCAPE PURCHASED ON 4/30/13 ENGINE: 2.0L I4 GTDI ECOBOOST ENG MILES: 49400 ALL WORK DONE AT DEALER INCLUDING ALL RECALLS LISTED ON NHTSA FOUR OF WHICH WERE RELATED TO FIRE. ENGINE FIRE VEHICLE TOTALED (PICTURES AVAILABLE) WHILE PARKED ON SIDE STREET IT APPEARS NEAR 2 HOURS AFTER THE CAR WAS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES START STOP BACK STREETS AVERAGE SPEED ESTIMATED 25 MILES/HOUR. NO KNOWN ISSUES BEFORE FIRE. NO OTHER DAMAGE NO INJURIES.

11/17/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/17/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. AS I WAS ENTERING AN ON RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY MY CAR SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT LET ME ACCELERATE. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE GET TO A SAFE PLACE BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED. I CALLED A FRIEND WHO BROUGHT COOLANT AND PUT IT IN MY VEHICLE AND AFTER IT COOLED DOWN I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I CHECK FLUID LEVELS OFTEN. I AM ALSO AWARE THAT OTHER BLOCKS OF THIS SAME VEHICLE HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I SUSPECT THIS VIHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM

11/17/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

ME AND MY DAD HAD BROUGHT THIS 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH WARRANTY ON AUGUST 20, 2018 AT DON DAVIS NISSAN IT HAD 70,093 MILES ON THE TRUCK THE SALES MAN NAME MR. FREEMAN WAS THE ONE WHO HAD SOLD US THIS TRUCK HE HAD THIS TRUCK WAS AT DON DAVIS NISSAN FOR A WEEK THE SALESMAN MR. FREEMAN TOLD ME AND MY DAD THAT THE REASON THE TRUCK HAD TOOK LONG BECAUSE THEY WERE DOING WORK TO IT TO MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING ON IT WOULD BE OK BEFORE THEY BROUGHT IT TOO ME AND MY DAD. SO WE HAD THE TRUCK FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS AND EVERYTHING ON THEIR WAS GOOD UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5 2018 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD CAME ON I TOLD MY DAD WHAT HAPPEN HE TOLD ME TO TAKE IT BACK UP THEIR TO DON DAVIS NISSAN I TOOK BACK UP TO THEM THEY TESTED AND THEY CAME BACK AND TOLD ME THAT THE TURBO CHARGE NEEDS FIXING AND IT WAS GOING TO BE $500 DOLLARS SO WHEN I TOLD MY DAD HE TOLD THE PEOPLE AT DON DAVIS NISSAN THAT WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING OUT OF HIS POCKETS WHEN WE HAVE WARRANTY ON THIS TRUCK AND WE JUST GOTTEN THIS TRUCK SO MY DAD WAS PISSED BECAUSE WE JUST GAVE DON DAVIS $500 AND I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND I SEEN WERE THEY A HAD A RECALL ON THIS TRUCK SO I WENT OUT THEIR TO DON DAVIS NISSAN AND TOLD THEM THIS AND THEY COME TELLING ME THAT MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL AND I TOLD THEM LIKE HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT I HAVE AND I SEEN ON THE INTERNET THAT THE SAME THING THAT THE OTHER CUSTOMERS WHO HAD A RECALL ON THEIR TRUCK AND AS I LOOK AT THE COMMENTS AND I SEEN THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO MY TRUCK LIKE FOR EXAMPLE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE TO WEAR MY TRUCK OVERHEATS TO WEAR I HARDLY DRIVE IT SOMETIMES I DO BECAUSE I GO TO SCHOOL AND TO MY DOCTOR AND RUN ERRANDS FOR MY MOTHER OR FATHER. AND I BEEN TELLING DON DAVIS NISSAN SINCE LAST AND NOW AND THEY ACTED LIKE THEY DON'T WANT TO HELP ME BUT ALWAYS BE LYING TO ME AND MY DAD I HAVE BEEN TELLING DON DAVIS NISSAN THIS AND THEY STRAIGHT IGNORE ME. *TR*JB

11/16/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 82, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THERE WAS NO NOTICE OF A FIRE WITHIN THE CAB. NO SMELL AND NO VISIBLE SMOKE. AFTER BEING FLAGGED DOWN ABOUT IT, WE MANAGED TO GET OUT OF THE CAR AND SAVE JUST A FEW THINGS OUT OF THE CAR, BEFORE THE FRONT HALF OF THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

11/14/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ECO BOOSTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,037.

11/11/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

STEERING ASSIST FAILURES... HI, I OWN A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AND SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE HAD A 'STEERING ASSIST FAILURE', AND MY STEERING IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I AM CONCERNED IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY, SOMETIMES MOVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN I START THE CAR. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE NTHSA SITE AND OTHER SITES AND IT IS A VERY EXPENSE FIX, UP TO $2000.. IS THERE ANY CHANCE OF A RECALL ON THIS SAFETY INCIDENT. I UNDERSTAND THE 2011 ESCAPES AND 2013 EXPLORER HAD A RECALL ON THE EXACT SAME SAFETY ISSUE. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED UNLESS FORD STEPS UP AND DOES THE RIGHT THING.

11/09/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2012 FORD ESCAPE BOUGHT BRAND NEW ONLY HAVE 68000.MILES ON IT AND NOW IT HAS STARTED STALLING. I HAVE DRIVING DOING ERRANDS AROUND MY HOME TOWN. LUCKILY IT RESTARTED BUT NOT EASILY.

11/09/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

EARLIER IN THE WEEK I REPORTED THE ENGINE STALLING ISSUE. I WISH TO REPORT THE COOLANT LEAK ISSUE AS WELL. I'VE HAD THE WATER PUMP REPLACED BUT COOLANT IS STILL LEAKING AND HAS TO BE TOPPED OFF REGULARLY. THIS IS ON THE 1.6L ENGINE. IT SOUNDS LIKE MANY OTHER OWNERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE COOLANT AND ENGINE STALLING ISSUES; LOOKING FORWARD TO RECALLS BEING ISSUED FOR BOTH PROBLEMS.

11/09/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

THE TORQUE CONVERTER ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STARTED TO THUMP WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AFTER INITIAL START-UPS. THE PROBLEM BEGAN SOMEWHERE AROUND 86000+ MILES. THERE WOULD BE NO SUBSEQUENT PROBLEMS WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF DRIVE (I.E., AFTER BACKING UP OR BEING PLACED INTO PARK) ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING A WHILE (HEATED UP). VEHICLE NOW HAS 87000+ MILES AND ON 11/07/19 I RECEIVED A MESSAGE "TRANSMISSION FAULT. SERVICE NOW." I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE MESSAGE DISAPPEARED. ON 11/08/19 I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THIS TIME THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT ENGAGE AND WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. LATER IN THE EVENING I TRIED STARTING AND SHIFTING THE ESCAPE INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WITH THE USUAL THUMP AND I WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE SUV FORWARD. THE TORQUE CONVERTED APPEARS TO BE ON ITS WAY OUT. I PLAN TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. I WANT TO REPORT THIS AS I UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER WHO OWN SIMILAR VEHICLES (FORD ESCAPES) ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TORQUE CONVERTS AND TRANSMISSIONS.

11/09/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

WHEN I TURN ON THE VENTS FOR THE AIR OR HEAT, A SMELL OF EXHAUST IS COMING INTO THE CABIN ESPECIALLY WHEN IDLING. THE CABIN AIR FILTER WAS CHANGED BUT DID NOT FIX THE SMELL.

11/07/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND ADDITIONAL COOLANT HAD TO BE ADDED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO PROVIDED A PRESSURE TEST, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HALL FORD NEWPORT NEWS (12896 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23608, (877) 398-2216) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A PRESSURE TEST AND ENGINE WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS24815719, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V431000 AND 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

11/06/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/09/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS VERY LOW. THE CONTACT ALSO REPORTED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER, THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE ORIGIN OF THE COOLANT LEAK WAS NOT LOCATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE THE LEAK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BOGGUS FORD MCALLEN (1400 E EXPRESSWAY 83, MCALLEN, TX 78501, (956) 686-7411) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE SINCE THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS NORMAL AT THE TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN A FEW WEEKS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

11/06/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER, [XXX], OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE MAINTENANCE (ENGINE) WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE MACHENS FORD (1911 W WORLEY ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65203, (573) 445-4411) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD GASKET FAILED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.*PM CONSUMER SPOKE TO MANAGER AT JOE MACHENS WHO SAID THAT FAILURE WAS RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL 13S12 AND THAT CONSUMER SHOULD CONTACT THE SELLING DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER TO REQUEST A REFUND. CONSUMER CONTACTED LOU FUSZ FORD (CHESTERFIELD, MO), SUNTROP FORD (SUNSET HILLS, MO) AND THE MANUFACTURER. ALL OF THEM DENIED LIABILITY AND REFUSED TO ASSIST. CONSUMER TRADED IN VEHICLE, BUT IS REQUESTING A REFUND ON THE LOSS OF FUNDS. *DL PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

11/06/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN OCCASIONALLY IDLING FUNNY WHEN I START IT SOMETIMES OR WHEN I AM AT A STOP LIGHT FOR SOME TIME AND BEGIN TO GO. IT WILL START TO PUTTER LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL AND EVEN HAS STALLED A TIME OR TWO. IT SEEMS AS IF THERE ISN'T ANY FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE BUT THE ENTIRE TANK IS FULL OF GAS. THE CAR WILL PUTTER AND BE RELUCTANT TO ACCELERATE UNTIL IT STARTS TO GO BACK TO NORMAL OR STALLS OUT. ONCE I RESTART THE CAR AND GIVE IT GAS, IT SOUNDS AND WORKS NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 3 TIMES NOW IN THE LAST MONTH. THERE IS ONLY $125,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE AS I ALWAYS KEEP MY GAS TANK NO LESS THAN A QUARTER TANK. NO LIGHTS ARE APPEARING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE CAR JUST DOESN'T IDLE CORRECTLY AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS OR IS RUNNING OUT OF GAS.

11/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE KEEPS STALLING WHILE I AM DRIVING IT. ALL THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON, AND THEN THE VEHICLE ROLLS TO A STOP WITHOUT BE BEING ABLE TO PRESS ON THE GAS. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT I GUESS MINE IS NOT COVERED, WHEN IT SHOULD BE.

11/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMKCUGX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT AND GASKET WERE LEAKING COOLANT. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

11/04/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/31/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY STALLS OUT AT LOW IDLE, EITHER WHEN STATIONARY OR ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE UP HILL IN FORWARD AFTER BACKING OUT INTO STREET. THIS IS NOT TRIGGERING AN ERROR CODE AND SEVERAL MECHANICS CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. AFTER COMPLETING SOME RESEARCH, IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH 2013 FORD ESCAPES.

11/03/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

I DRIVE TO TOWN PARK TO GO IN A STORE COME BACK TO MY CAR START IT AND GO TO DRIVE AS I PULLING IN TRAFFIC IT DIES IT STARTS BACK UP AND DOES IT AGAIN FOR 4 TO 5 TIMES BEFORE FINALLY DRIVING NORMAL, ON HOT DAYS AS THE CAR IS DRIVING IT WILL READ AS IF IT IS OVER HEATING AND PULL REDUCE POWER IN WITCH AS U FINALLY GET OUT OF TRAFFIC AND PULL OVER THE HEAT HAND DROPS BACK DOWN LIKE IT WASN'T HOT THIS REPEATS ON EVER SMALL HILL I GO UP AND THE INSIDE TEMPERATURE READING GOES UP AND DOWN WHILE THIS IS HAPPENING AND IT IS LEAKING COOLANT ON BACK SIDE OF ENGINE AS ALL THE OTHER FORD ESCAPE THAT WAS RECALLED THAT CAUSED THE FIRE

11/02/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

ENGINE CUTS OFF/STALLS WHILE CAR IS IN OPERATION. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING AFTER START UP. I CAN DRIVE A SHORT DISTANCE AT LOW SPEED AND THEN CAR STALLS. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME AND MY COMPLETELY STOPPED. IT HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY, ABOUT EVERY OTHER START.

11/02/2019
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

I FILED A COMPLAINT SOMETIME LAST WEEK ABOUT MY CAR HAVING COOLANT LEAKS AND OVERHEATING DUE TO THIS LEAK. WELL I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SHOP AND WAS OUT 400 DOLLARS TO FIX THIS. THE SHOP ENDED UP HAVING TO ORDER TWO OF THE SAME PARTS BECAUSE THEY WERE ALL FAULTY. A WEEK LATER MY CAR IS FIXED. WORKED FOR 2 DAYS AND THE PART THAT CAME DIRECTLY FROM FORD WAS FAULTY AGAIN. CAR ALMOST BLEW UP ON THE HIGHWAYS BECAUSE COOLANT WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE. THERE WAS LITERALLY NONE IN MY CAR. WHEN IS THIS GOING TO BECOME IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO FIX? WHEN THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY RUINED? I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY TODAY AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON MY DASH CAME ON SAYING ENGINE TEMP DANGEROUSLY HIGH. TURN ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY BUT BY THIS POINT I WAS ALREADY SMOKING OUT THE HOOD, IT SMELLED LIKE COOLANT INSIDE MY CAR, I PULL OVER AND GET OUT AND I SEE MY TIRED ARE SOAKED, THE WHOLE SIDEWALK UP UNDER ME WAS PUDDLED, MY ENGINE WAS COVERED IN COOLANT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED.

11/01/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

I RECEIVED A COOLANT LOW ALERT IN THE SUMMER OF 2019. WENT TO DEALER, THEY BLAMED IT ON VEGAS WEATHER, TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT. ALERT CAME UP AGAIN 10/28/19. RETURNED TO DEALER, GOT TOPPED OFF. & GOT APPOINTMENT FOR SERVICE ON 11/1 /19. I HAD GOOGLED COOLANT LEAKS IN MY CAR. LEAKING ON DRIVE WAY, I WAS TOLD MY ESCAPE IS NOT ON RECALL, BUT THE NHTSA. IS REPORTING SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY MAKE & MODEL. I ALERT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING & WHEN I START IN THE AM, ALERT STAYS ON STATIONARY & MOTION

11/01/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/31/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I AM EXPERIENCING STALLING AND THE VEHICLE DYING MUCH LIKE THE RECALL ON THE 2.0'S THAT I HAVE SEEN - MINE IS A 1.6. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM TAKING OFF.

10/30/2019
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF AFTER THE ENGINE WARMED UP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REV THE ENGINE AND MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND ALLOWED IT TO COOL OFF BEFORE RESTARTING THE ENGINE AND RESUMING NORMAL OPERATION. GOLF MILL FORD (9401 N MILWAUKEE AVE, NILES, IL 60714, (800) 821-7659) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND QUOTED $180 CHARGE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE ELECTRONIC FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

10/30/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN AT 35 MPH OR HIGHER, IT WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PRECISION FORD (945 N MAIN ST, LILLINGTON, NC 27546, (910) 814-2243) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT ADDITIONAL VINS WOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

10/29/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED IN DEC 2018. FOR APPROXIMATELY THE LAST 4 MONTHS HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH STALLING AFTER CAR IS WARM. CAR WILL START BACK UP AND MOVE FORWARD A LITTLE BIT AND THEN WILL STALL. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID COME ON TWICE AND CODES WERE READ. SO FAR GOING BY CODES WE HAVE CHANGED EVAP VALVE AND THE DUCT ON THE TOP OF MOTOR. NEITHER PART HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE STALLING ISSUE. HAVE HAD A FEW TIMES THAT IT HAS STALLED PULLING ONTO A MAIN ROAD AND HAD TO PRAY TO GET IT ON THE SIDE OF ROAD TO AVOID BEING HIT. I HAVE NOTICED MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND STILL HAVE NO ANSWERS AS TO THE PROBLEM. I'M HOPING SOMETHING IS DONE SOON AS IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. YESTERDAY IT STALLED 3 TIMES IN A ROW AFTER PULLING ONTO A ROAD FROM DRIVEWAY BEFORE IT WOULD STAY RUNNING. IT'S NOT SAFE TO HAVE A VEHICLE DRIVE LIKE THIS!

10/29/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A MONTH AGO. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND THEN WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GORDIE BOUCHER FORD OF KENOSHA (8301 75TH ST, KENOSHA, WI 53142, (262) 697-0700) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WASTEGATE ACTUATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT THE BOOST CONTROL SOLENOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES AND REMAINED AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 210,000.

10/28/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/26/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH AROUND 74K MILES, 3 MONTHS LATER, DURING WINTER, THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL REGULARLY WHILE ACCELERATING, BASICALLY GOING INTO "LIMP MODE" AS FORD DESCRIBES IT, CLAIMING THE VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING....WHILE AT NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON, THE ISSUE GOES AWAY BUT CHECK ENGINE REMAINS FOR 3 DAYS UNTIL IT CLEARS ITSELF. 3 TRIPS TO FORD SERVICE CENTER, OVER $2500 IN REPAIRS, AND NO RESOLUTION. NOW A FIELD ENGINEER FROM FORD INSTRUCTED THE DEALER HOW TO DIAGNOSE WITH POSSIBLE RESOLUTION, BUT STILL NO CERTAINTY, AND REQUEST VEHICLE FOR 3-4 DAYS OF DIAGNOSES AND NO LOANER VEHICLES, ONLY OUT OF POCKET RENTALS OFFERED @ $30 A DAY. 1ST AND LAST TIME I DRIVE, RENT, LEASE OR PURCHASE A FORD VEHICLE. SERVICE WAS DONE AT FAIR PRICE, FRIENDLY SERVICE STAFF, BUT VERY INCONVENIENT. LAST 3 INCIDENTS OCCURED ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH AND ONCE OF THOSE INCIDENTS ALMOST RESULTED IN A COLLISION, BUT FORD DOESN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN AGAIN, GOING FROM 70MPH DOWN TO 55-45MPH WITHIN 5 SECONDS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING. I WOULD NOT PURCHASE THIS MODEL VEHICLE UNLESS LIFE ISN'T A PRIORITY. BEING FORMER MILITARY, IT'S SAD MY LIFE IS MORE IN DANGER HERE THAN DURING MY SERVICE. UNACCEPTABLE, ESPECIALLY IF IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE BUT THEIR OWN SERVICE CENTER CAN'T EVEN REPAIR IT OR AT LEAST OFFER A LOANER DURING THEIR ATTEMPTS TO DO SO. ISSUE IS VERY INTERMITTENT AND RANDOM, NO REAL PATTERN OR TRIGGER. LAST INCIDENT WAS YESTERDAY, WHICH WOULD BE THE 7TH TIME THIS MONTH.

10/28/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

SMELL OF GAS AND TOWED TO REPAIR, A LEAKING GAS LINE WAS DETECTED. WAS TOLD THAT CAR WAS NOT PART OF ANY RECALL DESPITE OTHER REPORTED SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL. REPAIR BILL IS IN THE CUSTOMER MOTHER'S NAME.

10/28/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

EXCESSIVE STALLING ISSUES. ACCORDING TO INFORMATION GIVEN TO THE OWNER, THIS CAR WAS NOT PART OF A RECALL BUT MANY ISSUES WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL WERE REPORTED AS HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES. ONGOING ISSUE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS

10/28/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

VEHICLE SHAKES VIOLENTY WHILE UNDER LOAD AND HIGHER SPEEDS (ABOVE 50MPH), CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE, MAKING THE VEHICLE HARDER TO CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NO KNOWN CAUSE FOUND BY DEALERSHIPS OR IN ONLINE FORUMS.

10/28/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS IN GEAR AND/OR IDLE. STALLS IN DRIVE, REVERSE, SPORT MODE. VEHICLE DIED IN DRIVEWAY ON STREET AND IN MOTION. NEW BATTERY PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED.

10/27/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

MY CAR KEEPS STALLING. IT ALL STARTED AFTER ONE RANDOM DRIVE OF CAR SITTING ALL NIGHT, ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT SKYROCKETING AND MY CAR STARTED SMOKING. AND NEEDED COOLANT WHICH WAS FINE JUST BEFORE ALL OF THAT HAPPEN. AFTER THAT IT WILL JUST RANDOMLY STALL, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THEN MY BATTERY LIGHT. MY OIL LIKE ON MY DIPSTICK IS SKYROCKETING EVEN AFTER LETTING YOUR CAR SIT. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE I DRIVE TO COLLEGE EVERYDAY AS WELL AS TAKING MY SON TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY I CANNOT HAVE A CAR WHERE THE ENGINE CATCHES ON FIRE OR I KEEP STALLING OUT AND THEN I'M 20 30 MINUTES LATE TO CLASS

10/27/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

MY WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND RESEARCHING THIS ONLINE I HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH FORD ESCAPE. THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL IN 2013 FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM.

10/27/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

CAR STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE IN MOTION, ENGINE CUTS POWER AND IS SLOW TO START BACK UP AFTER

10/26/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/24/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

CAR OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING FOUR TIMES BETWEEN 2016-2018 (AFTER EACH INSTANCE, IT WAS TOWED TO AND SERVICED AT A FORD DEALER). CAR ALSO EXPERIENCED THREE INSTANCES OF EXHAUST LEAKS BETWEEN 2016-2018 (EACH INSTANCE WAS IDENTIFIED BY A STRONG SMELL OF GAS AND SERVICED AT A FORD DEALER). IN OCTOBER 2019, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ON THE HIGHWAY, REQUIRING A TOW TO THE FORD DEALER, WHO RECOMMENDED A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AT 105,000 MILES.

10/25/2019
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 10/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. I AM BUYING NEW TIRES FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THE REPLACEMENT WOULD BE NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN AND THAT IF I HAVE TO REPLACE A TIRE, THE TOOL THAT IS IN MY VEHICLE MAY BE TOO SMALL. I CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD I AM NOT THE FIRST AND THERE IS NO UPDATE. ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET COMPLAINTS, THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2015 AND FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. FORD SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT WITH MCGARD LUG NUTS THAT ARE SUPPOSEDLY HIGH QUALITY BUT MAY STILL PRESENT A PROBLEM. THIS MAY BE THE LAST FORD PRODUCT I PURCHASE. HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH NOT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. MY SAFETY MAY BE AT RISK IF I AM ON THE ROAD AND EVEN ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CHANGE MY TIRE?

10/24/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F72DU******
Summary

I JUST BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED IN APRIL AND I'M ALREADY HEARING LOUD NOISES WHEN I START THE CAR AND GRINDING NOISES WHEN I ACCELERATE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE WAY THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED, CAUSED A LEAK THAT WAS DRIPPING FLUID AND CAUSING SOFTENING OF THE GEARS? HE SAID IS WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO OVERHEATING. I AM NOW EXPERIENCING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATIONS WHILE DRIVING AND DIFFICULT BREAKING.

10/23/2019
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT MY CAR THIS YEAR AND THE HANDLE NEVER WORKED. IT STAYS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND THE PASSENGER DOOR FLYS OPEN WHILE DRIVING EVERY TIME. I HAVE ALSO HAD COOLANT PROBLEMS SINCE THE DAY THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR. THESE ARE ALL SHOWN ON A RECALL LIST FOR MY MODEL CAR BUT WHEN I CHECK WITH MY VIN IT SAYS I HAVE 0 RECALLS. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED FORD SUCH AS EXPEDITIONS AND EXPLORERS BUT I AM NOT A FAN OF THIS ESCAPE AND ALL IT'S PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING, IT WILL GO HIT AND SAY LOW COOLANT AND I HAVE TO REFILL COOLANT EVERY WEEK OR SO. IT'S CUTE OFF ON MY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT READS WORDS AND NOT CODES. IT SAYS ASSOCIATION OF 'SOMETHING'. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT IT APRIL 2019 AND I'M FED UP. MY KIDS CAN FALL OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE DOOR OR I CAN HAVE BIG PROBLEMS WITH THESE COOLANT ISSUES AND MOTOR ISSUES.

10/22/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND WITHOUT NO WARNING SIGNS WHEN I WENT TO GO AT A GREEN LIGHT IT JUST DIDN'T WANT TO GO AND WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. HAVE GOTTEN 3 DIFFERENT TECHNICIANS FROM 3 DIFFERENT PLACES AND SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED. I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND THAT FORD HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM AROUND 2010-2016. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE REPAIR COST IS $4000-$6000.

10/22/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD A COOLANT LEAK, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SMOKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SMOKE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEATER HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

10/21/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

THE COOLANT KEEPS GETTING LOW. I HAD A PRESSURE TEST DONE WITH NO ISSUE FOUND. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS FINE, HOWEVER I HAVE TO KEEP ADDING COOLANT ABOUT EVERY 10-14 DAYS. I HAVE DONE SOME INTERNET SEARCHING SINCE MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS NO HELP. I FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR 2013 FORD ESCAPES DUE TO A COOLANT ISSUE BUT MY VEHICLE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL. THE STICKER INSIDE THE DOOR HAS A MANUFACTURE DATE OF 8/2012.

10/21/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN

10/21/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G91DU******
Summary

STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. ANYONE READING THIS KNOWS THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL!!! YOU RECALL 08-11 ESCAPE AND 11-13 EXPLORER. BUT NOT THE '13 ESCAPE. HONEST, HARD WORKING PEOPLE ARE ON THE HOOK FOR THE BETTER PART OF $2,000!!! THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW. IT HAS BEEN VERY, VERY WELL CARED FOR. RECALL THIS POWER STEERING ISSUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10/20/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

CAR WILL STALL RANDOMLY NO MATTER AT WHAT SPEED USUALLY AFTER DRIVING OVER 15 MILES THEN STARTS ASKING FOR COOLANT

10/19/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON COUNTRY BACK ROADS AND CITY STREETS (I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC SUV). I AM PROBABLY GOING 30 MPH IN SPEED WHEN STALLING OCCURS. STALLING NORMALLY HAPPENS WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING CAR. I LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AND CAR STALLS OUT. HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY EACH DAY (EX. 7 TIMES TODAY).

10/18/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN. I'VE TRIED FROM THE OUTSIDE AND TRIED TO PUSH IT FROM THE INSIDE AND JUST WONT OPEN. THAT DAY AROUND 3:15PM IT OPEN JUST FINE BUT LATER ON AROUND 11:15PM IT JUST WON'T OPEN AND STILL WON'T.

10/17/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEVEL DROPS QUICKLY, BUT THERE IS NO STEAM OR PUDDLE VISIBLE. CAR OVERHEATS. IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER SAFETY RECALL 17S09, BUT 2013 FORD ESCAPES ARE NOT INCLUDED. OUR CAR HAS A 1.6 LITRE ECOBOOST ENGINE & WAS BUILT AT THE LOUISVILLE PLANT. FORD ALSO IDENTIFIED COOLANT AND OVERHEATING ISSUES WITH THE 1.6L ECOBOOST ENGINE FOR 2013 ESCAPES AND HAS ISSUED RECALLS. HOWEVER, USING THE VIN SEARCH, NONE OF THE 2013 OR 2014 MODEL RECALLS COVERED THIS VEHICLE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM WITH THE 1.6L ESCAPE ENGINES AND THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE EXHIBITS ALL THE SAME ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE 2013 AND 2014 RECALLS, BUT YET SOMEHOW IS NOT TECHNICALLY COVERED BY ANY OF THE RECALLS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR APPROX 2 YRS.

10/17/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

IF I AM IN PARK AND IT SITS FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WILL START TO STALL AND THEN DIE. IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND JUST SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. ONCE I START THE CAR BACK UP IT JUST FEELS LIKE IT CAN'T GO. SO IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME MAINLY WHILE IN STATIONARY AND NOW WHILE IN MOTION.

10/16/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFTER LEVER CABLE BUSHING DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING PLACED INTO PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED GROOVE FORD (10039 E ARAPAHOE RD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112, 720-523-9154) AND WAS INFORMED THAT AN ENTIRELY NEW SHIFTER LEVER CABLE WAS NEEDED. THE CONTACT ALSO SPOKE WITH LARRY H. MILLER FORD LAKEWOOD (11595 6TH AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215, 720-643-1545) AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO DISPUTE THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MATTER AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

10/15/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

MY COOLANT IS LEAKING FAST AND I SEEN THERE IS A RECALL ON A FORD ESCAPE MINE IS A 2013 BUT MY VIN NUMBER ISN'T POPPING UP A RECALL.

10/15/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

LOSING COOLANT BUT NO VISIBLE SIGNS WHERE IT'S GOING. THE WATER PUMP WAS CHANGED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 2013 AND WHEN THE WEATHER BEGAN TO GET COLD THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I ADDED A SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLANT THEN. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER THE YEARS BUT NO ONE KNOWS WHERE I'M LOSING IT FROM. I SAW WHERE OTHER FORD ESCAPES ARE BEING RECALLED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME?

10/15/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/03/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

WHILE IN MOTION, THE RPM ARE REDUCED, THE CAR SLOWS DOWN, TURNS OFF AND A "SYSTEM CHECK, SERVICE NOW" NOTICE APPEARS IN DASH BOARD. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SAME ESCAPE BUT 2.5, WHILE THIS ONE IS 1.3. RIGHT NOW IT IS AT FORD DEALER FOR ANOTHER EVALUATION.

10/12/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

CAR WOULD HAVE HESITATION AND STALL WHILE IDLE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON (P1450). ALSO HAD VIBRATION FROM FUEL TANK AND/OR FUEL CAP. FORD DEALER SAID HAS TO DUE WITH EVAPORATOR PURGE VALVE. SAID HAS SEEN THIS ON 'LOTS OF ESCAPES FROM 2013-2014'. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. MY CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO SYMPTOMS BEFOREHAND.

10/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

WHEN IT GETS COLD MY VEHICLES RUNS THROUGH COOLANT LINE WATER AND THEN SHUTS DOWN WHEN IT GETS JUST LOW ENOUGH. TAKEN IT TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS AND THEY CAN NOT FIND A LEAK. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT GETS COLD. ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AND STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD

10/07/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS A COOLANT LEAK WHICH RESULTED IN A WATER PUMP AND HOSE REPLACEMENT. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE THAT THE 2013 1.6L FORD ESCAPES HAD WHEN THEY WERE RECALLED. I HAVE 66,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND I HAVE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND HOSE BECAUSE OF A COOLANT LEAK.

10/06/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE IS LOOSING COOLANT. START RUNS AND AFTER A COUPLE MILES SHUTS OFF. WILL START BACK UP AND DRIVE. FORD RECALLED THE 2013 FORD ESCAPES MADE UP TO AUGUST 31,2012. MINE WAS MADE IN AUGUST 2012. TICKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SMOKES WHITE SMOKE WHEN FIRST STARTED.

10/06/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 08/12 STALLING PROBLEMS. STALLED 4 TIMES ON A BUSY STATE HIGHWAY. HESITATED TO RESTART THEN WOULD STALL OUT AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS. CALLING FORD DEALER TOMORROW TO SEE IF IT'S CIVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO BEING BOUGHT USED FROM A DEALER

10/05/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

CAR CUTS OFF UNEXPECTANTLY AND TRANSMISSION LITE COMES ON THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND TRANSMISSION PEOPLE SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH TRANSMISSION

10/05/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

THE FUEL FEED HOSE CRACKED. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT, BUT JUST NOT MY VIN. I WANTED.TO REPORT THAT I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. AND SEE IF I COULD GET REIMBURSED. IT WAD A VAD CAR DAY. STARTED WITH THE FUEL SMELL, DEAD BATTERY, TO MY BRAKES GOING OUT!!@ THE CIST FOR REPAIRS ARE $263.05. THANKX.

10/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS AROUND 45 MPH, MY VEHICLE JUST STALLED AND SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.

10/04/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

CAR SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC WHEN IDLING IN RIGHT TURN LANE. HAZARDS TURNED ON AND COASTED TO SIDE. PRESSED POWER BUTTON AGAIN AND CAR STARTED. PULLED INTO PARKING LOT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. CAR POWERED DOWN AGAIN. CAR STARTED AGAIN AND DROVE 10 MILES WITHOUT ISSUE TO DESTINATION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON.

10/02/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

WITHIN THE LAST WEEK THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED OUT AND DIED WITH ZERO WARNING. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND.

10/02/2019
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 09/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER BUCKLING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT. ADDITIONALLY THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ALARM WAS INOPERABLE AND DID NOT CHIME WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT FASTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *BF *JS

10/01/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

CAR KEEPS LOSING COOLANT. HAD LEAKS BUT WERE REPAIRED BEEN PRESSURED TESTED BUT CANT KEEP COOLANT CAR OVERHEATS HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR AND HAVE HAD THIS TROUBLE EVERY SINCE CAR HAS 63000 MILES NOW

10/01/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE STUTTERS AND DIES UPON RESTART; AFTER BEING HEAT SOAKED FROM A LONG DRIVE (HIGHWAY FOR A HOUR). VEHICLE THROWS RANDOM CODES RELATED TO PCM DOES NOT DO SO CONSISTENTLY. APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH WIRES RELATED TO PCM

09/30/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF IN OPENING THE CAR DOOR MY RADIO STILL STAYS ON WHEN IT SHOULDN'T AS WELL AS I CAN NOT ALWAYS USE MY REMOTE KEYS TO LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOOR YET ALONE THE ELECTRICAL LOCK INSIDE THE DOOR TO LOCK IT.

09/30/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F73DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED AND REMAINED IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SHIFTER OUT OF NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CABLE FAILED. THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO ADVISED THAT THE BATTERY HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE NAVIGATION SCREEN REMAINED ON DUE TO THE GEAR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

09/29/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

ENGINE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AND SAID "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" AND WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES IN FIVE MINUTES.

09/26/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/17/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H90DU******
Summary

WHEN ENTERING THE SCREEN SHOWS POWERING OFF TO CONSERVE BATTERY. LIGHTS GO OFF AND STEERING WHEEL AND START BUTTON LOCK UP. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED TWO WEEKS AGO AND THE BATTERY THEN WOULD NOT CHARGE. BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY FROM DEALER AND NOW THE PROBLEM IS REPEATING. 32,000 MILES AND NO ACCIDENTS. PARKED IN GARAGE BOTH TIMES.NOW 9/26/19

09/25/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE OVER THE PAST THREE MONTHS. THE LATEST WAS YESTERDAY (24 SEPTEMBER 2019). THE ISSUE OCCURS ONCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED, THE ENGINE/TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO STUTTER AND WILL SHUT DOWN. SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, WILL RE-START AND IT HAS THE SAME ISSUE. SOMETIMES, IT OCCURS AFTER I HAVE DRIVEN 100 FEET (OR LESS) AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER, SHUT THE CAR DOWN, OR IT SHUTS DOWN, AND THEN RESTART. THIS MIGHT HAPPEN 2-3 TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO DRIVE OKAY. THIS CONDITION SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. SOMETIMES, I HAVE TO TURN THE AC OFF PRIOR TO RESTARTING THE CAR.

09/25/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THAT THE GEAR WAS IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MATTHEWS FORD (918-251-3673, LOCATED AT 1101 W SOUTHWEST EXPRESSWAY DR, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 99,355.

09/25/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J92DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANTUM NOT GIVING ME THE RITE READING WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT,EACH TIME MY CAR UP WITH GAS IT GIVE ME A DIFFERENT READING ON THE DASHBOARD. IT WOULD 206 ON FULL AND NEXT TIME I FULL IT GIVE A READING ON 214 AND MY I PUT HALF TUNK OF IT WOULD GIVE ME A READING OF 210 AND WHEN I EMPTY IT AGIAN AND FULL BACK THE TUNK IT GIVE ME A READING OF 234 SO I TAKE IT BACK TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY TELL ME THEY DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT EVEN THOUGH I SHOW THEM THE PICTURE THAT I TAKE ON MY FONE

09/24/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK OIL AND CHECK ENGINE NOW WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT INCREASE IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED A YEAR AGO. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT OIL WAS FOUND INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

09/23/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN 2013. A YEAR AFTER I HAD IT THE LOW ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. IT TOOK A SMALL AMOUNT OF ANTIFREEZE TO FILL IT UP. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED ONCE OR TWICE THE FOLLOWING YEAR. LAST YEAR IT WAS MORE FREQUENT. I HAD IT CHECK AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A WATER PUMP. THE WATER PUMP DID NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I'M HAVING TO ADD ANTIFREEZE WEEKLY TO MY CAR NOW. I PULLED UP FORD RECALLS AND SAW WHERE FORD ESCAPES WERE BEING RECALLED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT PARTICULAR RECALL. IF I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHY IS MINE NOT BEING RECALLED?

09/21/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO SHEEHY FORD ASHLAND SEVERAL TIMES IN REGARDS TO IT LOSING COOLANT BUT THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM BUT NOW MY CAR WILL NOT START. I'VE RESEARCHED MY VEHICLE AND APPARENTLY THAT IS AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR 2013 FORD ESCAPES.

09/20/2019
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU089XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH MALFUNCTIONED AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER (QUALITY FORD, 2300 E. MAIN ST, CUSHING, OK) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

09/19/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G93DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS DEMONSTRATED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR (SPECIFICALLY THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE SOLENOID) THAT WAS PART OF LAST FALL'S FOCUS RECALL. I HAD A PROBLEM LAST FALL WITH MY CAR WHINING, ROCKING WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, SMELLING LIKE BURNED FUEL, AND EVENTUALLY STALLING OUT ENTIRELY. LAST YEAR THE CAR STALLED OUT MULTIPLE TIMES INITIALLY WHILE STATIONARY, AND EVENTUALLY WHILE IN MOTION. EXPERIENCE WAS DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE AS IT WAS SPORADIC AND NOT CONSISTENT. WE REPLACED THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE LAST YEAR WHICH RESOLVED THE PROBLEM, EXCEPT THE REPLACEMENT PART HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN A YEAR LATER WHILE I WAS SITTING IN BUSY RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. MY CAR STARTED WHINING AND ROCKING THIS MORNING WHILE I WAS A STOP, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND THEN I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES (BATTERY WOULD ENGAGE, ENGINE WOULD ATTEMPT TO TURN BUT WOULDN'T CATCH). EVENTUALLY I WAS ABLE TO START MY ENGINE AND DRIVE HOME SAFELY. HOWEVER I REFUSE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AGAIN UNTIL THE PART IS ONCE AGAIN REPLACED.

09/18/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

PASSENGER FRONT DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, WHILE DRIVING SATURDAY 9/14/2019 APPROXIMATELY 7:30 PM MY PASSENGER FRONT DOOR FLEW OPEN. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND HAD NO PASSENGER IN MY VEHICLE. I TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO CLOSE THE DOOR, BUT IT WILL NOT CLOSE. I HAVE HAD TO TIE THE DOOR CLOSED (A PICTURE IS ATTACHED). THIS VEHICLE WAS PART OF A RECALL BACK IN OCTOBER 2016 #16S30 AND WAS FIXED ON 5/15/2017. I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS ALREADY FIXED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY OTHER OCCURRENCES OF THIS HAPPENING. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY BUT HAVE YET TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM. I HAVE ATTACHED THE RECALL NOTICE AND PRICE QUOTE FOR ME TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

09/17/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G90DU******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING, NOT RELATED TO SPEED OR CURVES, YOU'LL BE DRIVING ALONG AND FEEL THE STEERING TIGHTENING AND ARE THEN DOWN TO MANUAL STEERING. YOU HAVE TO PULL OFF AND TURN THE CAR OFF. WHEN YOU TURN IT BACK ON IT HAS RESET AND THE POWER STEERING RESUMES. WE HAVE PLUGGED IN TO AN ERROR CODE READER AND IT IS NOT RETURNING A CODE. AN ONLINE SEARCH HAS SHOWN AN INTERNAL SERVICE MEMO (CSP # 14N02 PUT OUT 8/26/2014) REGARDING THE ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, MOST RECENTLY TWICE LAST WEEK.

09/17/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/03/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

MY ESCAPE SHAKES, MISSES AND STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. AS I AM BRAKING IN TRAFFIC IT STARTS SHAKING, THEN STALLS. IT ALSO STALLS WHEN I CHANGE GEARS, I.E. I AM IN R THEN GO INTO D. THIS HAS BEEN SO DANGEROUS! I GET STUCK IN THE LINE OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AGAIN AND AGAIN. TRAFFIC BACKS UP BEHIND ME WHEN I STALL AND IT GETS SCARY! MY SONS(BOTH MECHANICS) BELIEVE IT IS THE VACUUM/ EVAPORATOR SYSTEM. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD GARAGE AND AFTER DRIVING IT FOR 10 MINUTES AND PULLING IT IN THE GARAGE THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD BE A $1989 REPAIR I WILL SEND YOU THEIR INVOICE. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR OTHER THAN THIS ISSUE...NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS EVER COME ON. I AM THE 2ND OWNER, AND HAVE NOT PUT 40000MILES ON IT SINCE I BOUGHT IT. IT HAD 42000 ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN 2014. I HAVE READ MANY REPORTS OF 2013-2014 ESCAPES HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE AND OWNERS PLEADING FOR AN EXTENDED VIN RECALL. I JOIN IN THAT PLEA!!!! I CANNOT AFFORD A REPAIR AT THIS COST AND I CAN'T AFFORD A NEW CAR. PLEASE FORD HELP WITH THIS DANGEROUS DEFAULT. MY SONS WON'T ALLOW MY GRANDCHILDREN TO RIDE IN MY CAR WITH ME AND I FEAR FOR THEIR SAFETY ALSO.🙁

09/17/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F7XDU******
Summary

THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. I WAS DRIVING ON A SUNNY DAY ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MPH ON A LONG CURVE. WITHOUT WARNING MY STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. I WAS SO SCARRED BECAUSE PEOPLE WERE GOING THE SAME SPEED OR ABOVE WHAT I WAS. I THOUGHT QUICK ENOUGH TO PUT ON MY HAZARDS, I COULDNT DIRECT THE CAR TO GO TO THE CURVE, SO I FIGURED I WOULD SLOW TO A STOP AND GO FROM THERE. A COUPLE MINUTES LATER WHEN I WAS DOWN TO ABOUT 10 MPH AND PEOPLE HONKING AND FLYING PAST ME THE POWER STEERING ASSIST. FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY WHEEL JERKED TO THE RIGHT A LITTLE AND I WAS ABLE TO SLIGHTLY START GOING TO THE SHOULDER. IT TOOK BOTH HANDS AND ALL THE STRENGTH I HAD TO MOVE THE WHEEL BUT I MANAGED. I CALLED MY HUSBAND TO COME PICK ME UP, WHILE WAITING I TURNED THE CAR ON TO MAKE SURE IT WAS THE POWER STEERING LIGHT THAT CAME ON, WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON THE STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL, MY HUSBAND FOLLOWED ME HOME WHILE I DROVE SLOWLY. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WAS STILL FINE, UNTIL I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE STORE ON A COUNTRY ROAD THAT IS HILLY AND WINDING GOING 30 MOH THE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE STEERING WAS REALLY HARD TO TURN OR MOVE IN ANY DIRECTION. I MANAGED TO GET HOME AND THAT IS WHERE MY CAR HAS SAT SINCE, I'M TOO SCARED TO DRIVE IT AGAIN. THIS IS BEYOND DANGEROUS.

09/16/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

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.

09/16/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/07/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

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.

09/13/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. I WAS PULLING ON TO OUR MAIN ROAD A HIGHWAY FROM A STOP SIGN AND THE ENGINE SHUTOFF. I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND DRIVE IT ABOUT A BLOCK WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS HAPPEN A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. EACH OF THESE TIMES I WAS LEFT WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN A STALLED CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT IS A MIRACLE WE DID NOT GET HIT OR HURT IN ANY WAY. WHEN I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO START IT ENOUGH AND MANEUVER US OUT OF TRAFFIC AND DANGER, WE WERE THEN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FIRST TIME WE WERE TURNING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, ALL OTHER TIME WE WERE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. WE HAD RAN THE CODE WITH A MECHANIC AND IT WAS A FUEL CONNECTOR ERROR.

09/13/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS THEN RESTARTS IMMEDIATELY THEN STALLS AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME RUNNING, IT HAS DONE THIS ON 3 SEPARATE DAYS NOW IN THE LAST MONTH. IT WILL STALL AND RESTART ABOUT 3 TO 4 TIMES IN A ROW AND THEN DRIVE NORMALLY. THIS CONCERNS ME AS TO A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT IN TRAFFIC WAITING TO HAPPEN. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE SCANNED AND IT SHOWS NO FAULT CODES. MY LOCAL.FORD DEALER SAYS THEY ARE AT MINIMUM A MONTH OUT FOR APPOINTMENTS...... THIS IS NOT GOOD. FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP.AND STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES. I HAVE SEEN VARIOUS WEBSITES THAT HAVE MULTIPLE PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. AS I SAID, FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED OR HEAVEN FORBID....KILLED.

09/12/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. ALSO, THE ENGINE NEED SERVICE SOON WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PACKEY WEBB FORD (1815 W OGDEN AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, (630) 598-4700) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE AND CYLINDER FOUR WAS MISFIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD PAY PART OF THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

09/12/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

TOOK MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN FOR 100,000 MILE CHECK UP. OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ENGINE. HAD THIS GONE UNCHECKED, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE ON THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY. VERY SCARY.

09/11/2019
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/03/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH DISENGAGED AND THE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED AND DROVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUNTREE FORD (8770 BUSINESS PARK DR, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105, (318) 798-3673) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

09/09/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS PERSISTENT COOLANT LEAKING PROBLEMS. THE DEALER CHECKED AND COULDN'T FIND PROBLEMS. IT HAPPENS AGAIN TODAY WITH COOLANT LOW WARNING.

09/06/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

MY 2013 ESCAPE RANDOMLY STALLS. MECHANIC CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT IS. PUTS ME IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN I DRIVE IT

09/03/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

THE BUSHING ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS GONE OUT. I AM UNABLE TO SHIFT MY VEHICLE INTO PARK OR REVERSE. IT WILL ONLY GO INTO DRIVE AND NEUTRAL. I AM NOT ABLE TO GO ANYWHERE THAT I MAY NEED TO REVERSE. WHEN I START MY CAR AND PARK IT THE CAR HAS TO BE IN NEUTRAL AND I HAVE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THEIR ARE OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPES WITH THIS ISSUE BUT THEY ARE SAYING MY VIN IS NOT ONE OF THEM. OBVIOUSLY MINE ALSO IS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS COMING DOWN A HILL GETTING READY TO PULL INTO A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY AND PARK. IT WOULD NOT LEAVE D AND WHEN IT DID IT WOULD ONLY GO INTO D OR N.

09/03/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/03/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I RECEIVED AN ERROR READING STATING MY ENGINE COOLANT IS LOW. I CHECKED COOLANT AND IT IS FULL. MY CAR STARTED TO STALL WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. I LOOKED UP INFO ON THIS WEBSITE WHICH MIMICKED MY ISSUES EXACTLY. THE FORD RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12S41. I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPAY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AND ASKED THEM ABOUT MY CAR AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEMS AND HOW THEY MIMICKED THE RECALL LISTED ABOVE. THEY SAID MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT. I INFORMED THEM THAT IT WAS A 2013 ESCAPE WHICH SHOWS TO FALL UNDER IT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR PROBABLY DIDN'T GET MADE WITH THE SAME PARTS AND MAY HAVE BEEN MADE AT A DIFFERENT TIME. I WILL NOW HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET AND I HAVE A HARD TIME DOING THAT SINCE OBVIOUSLY THE SYMPTOMS MIMIC THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHEN IT STALLS OUT AND TELLS ME MY SYSTEM IS OVERHEATING AND TO PULL OVER. IT IS A RANDOM THING. IT CAN HAPPEN WHEN JUST STARTED OR WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

09/01/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

WE WAS ON A CITY STREET TURNING AT A STOPLIGHT AND GOT STUCK AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T MOVE. HAD TO ACCELERATE TO 5,000 RPMS TO GET IT TO MOVE AND IT SLAMMED INTO 2ND GEAR. ALMOST CAUSED 2 CAR ACCIDENTS WITH 2 DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS OF TRAFFIC. THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL. BAD TRANSMISSION NEEDS RECALLED

08/30/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

INFORMATION DISPLAY PANEL WENT OUT THIS IS A PROBLEM CAUSE CANNOT RENEW REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE WITHOUT MILEAGE AND CANNOT KNOW WHATS GOING WRONG WITH CAR

08/30/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE 'COOLANT LOW' MESSAGE APPEARED. AFTER COOLANT WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE, THE MESSAGE WENT AWAY. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MESSAGE DISPLAYED HOURS AFTER CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVELS, WHICH WERE NORMAL. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, COOLANT WAS FOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. *TT

08/29/2019
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H92DU******
Summary

VACUUM PUMP FAILURE. NO WARNING, WAS DRIVING ON AN EXIT RAMP FROM OUR STATE TURNPIKE AT LOW SPEED WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY HARD TO PRESS AND IN TURN, CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAD JUST STOPPED TO PAY A TOLL ABOUT 200 YARDS PRIOR WITH NO PROBLEM. THE FAILURE OF THE VACUUM PUMP COUPLED WITH FORD UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT FROM THE INCIDENT DATE OF JUNE 6TH, 2019 UNTIL AUGUST 28, 2019 CAN EXPLAIN THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. FORD EDGE FROM THE SAME MODEL YEARS HAVE THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM, WITH FORD EXTENDING THE VACUUM PUMP WARRANTY TO 150,000 MILES OR 10 YEARS. THIS EXPANSION OF THE WARRANTY SHOULD ALSO BE APPLIED TO THE FORD ESCAPE. WILL IT TAKE SOMEONE BEING INJURED OR WORSE BEFORE THE NHSTA FORCES FORD TO 'FIX' THE PROBLEM ACROSS THE BOARD WITH DEFECTIVE VACUUM PUMPS ON THEIR WATCH?

08/27/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

CAR WILL REV. HIGH AND THEN SHUT OFF.

08/22/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND HESITATING, TOOK IT IN AND THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH COOLANT LOSS, SAID THEY FIXED. CAR CONTINUED TO RUN ROUGH TOOK BACK AND IT SMELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING, AND NOW WHEN STARTED WHITE SMOKE CAN OUT OF EXHAUST. NOW THEY SAY I NEED A NEW ENGINE.

08/22/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J96DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING DEFECT. MY CARS POWER STEERING HAS FAILED AND I WAS TOLD I NEED AN EPAS RACK, THE CODE IS U3000 PSCM INTERNAL FAILURE. I HAVE 72,875 MILES ON THIS 2013 FORD ESCAPE. I TRIED TO PULL OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT WORK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. I UNDERSTAND FORD HAS HAD TO RECALL OVER 1.1 MILLION SUV'S FOR POWER STEERING DEFECTS. THIS REPAIR WILL COST ME $1,800 TO REPAIR. I AM TOLD MY VIN # IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS THE OTHER 1.1 MILLION SUV'S HAVE HAD I FEEL LIKE MINE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. JOE COOPER FORD OF EDMOND, OK HAS MY VEHICLE NOW FOR REPAIR 405-475-9000. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 60 MPH AND THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE WOULD HAVE HAPPENED.

08/21/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED, COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE ENGINE, AND "COOLANT OVERHEATING' APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THOROUGHBRED FORD (8501 N BOARDWALK AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64154, 816-505-1818) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,950.

08/21/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT ON THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE BACKED UP THE VEHICLE 5 FEET WENT TO PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT WAS STUCK IN REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE CAME OFF OF THE LEVER ON THE TRANSMISSION TO SWITCH GEARS BECAUSE OF THE BUSHING BREAKING. THIS IS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE BUT NOT FOR MY VIN, DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE

08/19/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE FAULT AND SERVICE NOW WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE PARTIALLY STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE RPMS, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, AND FUEL GAUGE DECREASED TO 0. AS THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING, THE GAUGES RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TO FIVE TIME WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KENDALL FORD OF MERIDIAN (250 E OVERLAND RD, MERIDIAN, ID 83642, (855) 982-8853) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE SOFTWARE UNIT. THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN TIMES WITHIN THREE MILES AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS COMPLETED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WENT AWAY AND THEN RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A THIRD TIME. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MCU NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

08/18/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
Incident Date: 08/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

ISSUE 1: TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 70,000 MILES. DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH AND THE TRANSMISSION DIED CAUSING ME THE LOOSE POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. TOO THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY MENTIONED IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM. ISSUE 2: LUG NUT STAINLESS STEAL CAPS GET HOT AND MOLDS ITSELF TO THE LUG NUT UNDER IT. THERE IS NOT TOOL REMOVE THE CAPS AND THEY HAVE TO BE STRIPPED OFF TO GET TO THE LUG NUTS TO REMOVE THE TIRE. THE CAPS CANNOT BE STRIPPED OF COMPLETELY AND TO GET A NET SET OF LUG NUTS COST $250.

08/18/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

MY SCREEN DISPLAY SYSTEM IS WORKING BUT NO SOUND IS COMING OUT , NO GPS, PICKS UPS CALLS BUT NO SOUND. THE DISPLAY SOUND IN THE SUV IS NOT WORKING

08/17/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

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.

08/14/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 07/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H91DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING MY FAMILY FROM HOUSTON, TX TO SAN ANTONIO,TX ON JULY 5TH 2019 FOR THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL WITH THE 6F35 TRANSMISSION. WE WERE ABOUT 1 HOUR & 30 MINUTES INTO OUR TRIP, 108 MILES, FROM OUR HOME NEAR THE CITY OF FLATONIA, TX WHEN OUR TRANSMISSION HORRIFICALLY FAILED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION HAD A MADE A HARD SHIFT INTO 6TH GEAR. IT HAD JUMPED A COUPLE OF TIMES UNTIL I ACCELERATED AND THEN IT FINALLY SHIFTED INTO 6TH GEAR. THE NEXT SIGN OF TROUBLE WAS WHEN THE DASH SCREEN TOLD US THE LANE CHANGE SENSOR WAS FAILING. NEXT WE STARTED NOTICING A FAINT BURNING SMELL COMING INTO THE CABIN, WE WEREN'T SURE WHAT IT WAS. A MINUTE LATER ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON IN THE DASH SCREEN. I IMMEDIATELY PUT ON MY TURN SIGNAL SO I COULD GET TO AN EXIT AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC, I REALIZED MY FORD ESCAPE WAS NOT RESPONDING TO THE ACCELERATION PEDAL. IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. SO NOW I COULDN'T SHIFT AND MY GAS PEDAL WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. I FINALLY REACHED THE NEAREST EXIT TURNED ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND PROCEEDED TO COAST INTO THE NEAREST GAS STATION SINCE MY GAS PEDAL WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. AS SOON AS I STOPPED & TURNED OFF MY SUV, WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE BAY. I QUICKLY GOT MY WIFE AND 1 YR OLD DAUGHTER OUT OF THE SUV AND RAN AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. THANKFULLY THE SMOKE STOPPED AND I OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW TRANSMISSION OIL ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION. IT WAS SO HOT IT WAS BOILING IN THE CREVICES WHERE IT HAD SETTLED. THIS TRANSMISSION IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE "A SPECIAL BLEND OF TRANSMISSION FLUID MAINTENANCE FREE FOR THE LIFE OF THE GEARBOX." A COUPLE DAYS PRIOR THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP ERRATICALLY WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2-3 GEAR AND FROM 5-6 GEAR EVEN THOUGH IT WAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.BUT I HAD TAKEN IT TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T HELP AT ALL.

08/13/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY AND THEN THE ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE AS I HAD CARS GOING BY ME AS I WAS STALLING OUT, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH MY WIRING HARNESS. THERE IS A TSB OUT BUT IT SAYS THAT MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED TWO MONTHS PRIOR THEN THE DATES LISTED FOR THE TSB. THERE IS ALSO A RECALL FOR MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL IN THE CORRECT MANUFACTURING DATES BUT I AM BEING TOLD BY A FORD REPRESENTATIVE THAT IT ISN'T MY CAR WITHOUT THEM EVEN LOOKING AT IT.

08/12/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DROVE IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE; HOWEVER, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CABLE CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMISSION LEVER TO THE GEARS WAS NOT CONNECTED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE TRANSMISSION LEVER WAS MOVED MANUALLY IN ORDER TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN THE CORRECT GEAR AND OPERATE IT CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED WINNER FORD (591 S DUPONT HWY, DOVER, DE 19901, (302) 877-2489) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

08/12/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

VEHICLE CONTINUALLY STALLS AT IDLE RENDERING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS MADE 3 SEPARATE ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE ALL TO NO AVAIL.

08/07/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

ENGINE STALLS WHEN IN LOW OR IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS WARM. DOES T EVERY TIME I COME BACK OUT TO MY VEHICLE AFTER GOING SOMEWHERE.

08/07/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

MY CAR COOLANT IS LEAKING, HOSES ARE BAD, ENGINE GASKET IS LEAKING OIL AND MY CENTER CONSOLE IS FAULTY. AND BATTERIES ARE DRAINING EVEN BRAND NEW ONES. I SEE THERE IS A RECALL FOR FIRE RISK COOLANT LEAK AND MY CAR QUALIFIES BUT WHEN I PUT MY VIN IT DIES NOT SHOW. PLEASE HELP. ALSO I GOT BUSHING GEAR SHIFT PROBLEM EARLIER DEALER SAID MY MANUFACTURE DATE IS DIFFERENT THAN RECALL DATE AND CHARGED ME FOR IT.

08/07/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE OIL CONSUMPTION LEVELS WERE LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SHEEHY FORD OF SPRINGFIELD (6727 LOISDALE RD, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150, (703) 651-1549) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION BECAUSE HE FELT SICK. THE HOSPITAL STATED THAT THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED ANTIFREEZE POISONING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.

08/04/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

IN MOTION CAR STOPPING THEN STARTING AGAIN IN HIGHER GEAR .MOVE VERY SLOW .CALL DEALER DROVE IT OVER THERE.LEFT IT THERE.WHEN CHECKOUT CALL SAID WAS TRANSMISSION.CAR 69002 MILES .THOUGHT IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY.THOUGHT 100.000 MILES THEY SAID NO 5YRS OR 100.000MILES.CAR SHOULD NOT WANT .FIRST SECOND THIRD GEAR WANT.HAD IT FIT BY OWN MECHANIC FORD QUOTED $7000.00 DOLLARS DID NOT HAVE THAT ABOUT OF MONEY.CALL MY MECHANIC HE TOE IT TO HIS GARAGE FIX IT FOR 3300.00 DOLLARS.WROTE A LETTER SENDING IT TO FORD CORPORATE OFFICE.WHAT HAPPENED ON THE TRANSMISSION.WAS A DEFAULT ON FIRST ,SECOND,AND GEAR. OTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAIN BY HOLMAN FORD IN TURNERSVILLE,NJ

08/01/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MALL OF GEORGIA FORD (4525 NELSON BROGDON BOULEVARD, BUFORD, GA 30518, 678-804-7726) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,272.

07/31/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE WORE DOWN AND BROKE OFF SEVERAL FORD ESCAPES ARE ALREADY RECALLED FOR THIS BUT MINE IS NOT ON THE LIST. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET AND WOULD NOT CONTINUE TO MOVE I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND I AM PREGNANT THIS WAS A VERY UNSAFE SITUATION

07/30/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED MOST OF THE TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING FORWARD AND IN REVERSE AT SLOW SPEEDS. SUPERIOR FORD OF PLYMOUTH (LOCATED AT 9700 56TH AVE N, PLYMOUTH, MN 55442, (877) 735-4755) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED STEERING RACK AND STEERING GEAR REPLACED. *TR

07/29/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE TIMES TO A DEALER AND OTHER MECHANICS TO HAVE PARTS REPLACED. THE ENGINE SEEMS TO HAVE AN ISSUE DESPITE HAVING NO LEAK OF OVERHEATING DESPITE HAVING REPLACED NEARLY EVERY PART IN THE VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND VERSION OF THIS MODEL I AM ON WITH THE SAME ISSUE FOR A FORD ESCAPE. THE ENGINE HAS NOW OVERHEATED AND REQUIRED AROUND 1-3K IN REPAIRS (FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TIME) FOR THE 9TH TIME IN UNDER A YEAR.

07/29/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN MULTIPLE TIMES TO EVACUATE AND REPAIR AC COMPRESSOR LINE. EACH TIME, THE LINE BREAKS IN EXACT SAME SPOT. HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TWICE TO FORD DEALER, 3 TIMES TO A MIDAS, AND 4 TIMES TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. LINE HAS BROKEN SAME PLACE EVERY SHOP. AUDIBLE HISSING AND SLIGHT VEHICLE SHAKING OCCURS WHEN LINE SNAPS. LEAKS THE GAS OUT INTO ENGINE WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

07/29/2019
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 07/24/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A TIRE ROTATION AT MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE, ROANOKE, VA 24016, (540) 345-0911), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS HAD EXPANDED DUE TO THE HEAT AND WERE UNABLE TO BE REMOVED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE LUG NUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LUG NUTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,894.

07/28/2019
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 07/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F72DU******
Summary

"TAKATA RECALL" THE CAR WILL STALL WHILE IM DRIVING AND THE DASH WINDOW WILL STATE FAULTY ENGINE. THE CAR IS ABLE TO TURN OFF AND IM ABLE TO TURN IT BACK ON.

07/28/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

THIS VEHICHLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, SWAY BAR REPLACEMENTS X3, I HAVE TO HAVE IT DONE AGAIN, LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD LITERALLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE HIT A FEW TIMES, FORD TOOK CARE OF THAT, NOW I HAVE A GAS LEAK IN THE LINE SOMEWHERE, ENGINE LIGHT ON, GAS FUMES SO BAD HAVE TO DRIVE WITH MY WINDOWS OPEN, NO LEAKING ANYWHERE. THIS VEHICLE HAS A LARGE AMOUNT OF RUST INSIDE THE DOORS AND THE CAMERA DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. I HAVE HAD A FEW FORDS, VIA LEASE, I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM AND WAS NEVER AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. I ALMOST FEEL LIKE IT WAS NOT CHECKED PROPERLY. I NOW HAVE TO TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN TOMORROW , LAST TIME THEY TOLD ME THE WRONG THING WAS WRONG, HAD I NOT GOTTEN A SECOND OPINON I WOULD HAVE PAID FOR THE WRONG REPAIR, I THEN BROUGHT I BACK INTO THEM AND FELT LIKE I HAD TO DEMAND THE REPAIR, AFTER THEY LOOKED AT MY VEHICLE THAT TIME THEY FOUND THE SAME THING WRONG THAT I ALREADY KNEW. I DID FILL OUT MY SURVEY WITH FORD AND THEY DID COVER THE PROBLEMS. THERE IS NOTHING LEAKING ANYWHERE UNDER THE VEHICLE SO FROM MY RESEARCH I AM ASSUMING IT IS SOMEWHERE IN THE LINES, HOPEFULLY I WONT BLOW UP . I AM JUST UNSURE IF IT IS JUST MY TRUCK OR OTHER FORD ESCAPES HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT IT. THANK YOU

07/26/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

I WAS BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND COMPLETELY LOST MY POWER STEERING.

07/26/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/03/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND OVERHEATED. THERE WAS NO FIRE OR ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD GASKETS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. SUNBURY MOTOR CO (943 N 4TH ST, SUNBURY, PA 17801, (888) 690-0756) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN RECALL WAS UPDATED IN JULY OF 2014. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000.

07/25/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

THE TRANSMISSION WILL PERFORM A "HARD" SHIFT IN AND OUT OF GEARS (MAINLY BETWEEN THIRD AND FIFTH GEAR) RANDOMLY. THE PRND INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL FLASH SPORADICALLY WHEN THIS OCCURS. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES WHEN THE CAR HAS SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL (ESPECIALLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS) WHEN THIS OCCURS. I HAVE ALSO HAD AN ISSUE WHEN THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE. IT WILL SLIP IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND THE BACK UP CAMERA WILL FLASH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL DEALERS AND MECHANICS, AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. I AM BEING TOLD THAT NO DIAGNOSIS CODES APPEAR IN THE ON BOARD COMPUTER. I AM LEFT DRIVING AN UNSAFE, UNRELIABLE CAR WITHOUT ANY HOPE OF A FIX.

07/25/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

STEADY ENGINE LIGHT WITH OCCASIONAL OFF/ON - OVERHEATING - REPLACED WATER PUMP - ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON -- WATER PUMP BLEW, CAR WAS RUNNING. CAR INFORMATION SYSTEMS SAID "PULL OVER AND STOP !"

07/24/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU96DUC3******
Summary

STEERING ASSIST FAULTY WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED THEN GOES OUT. HAS FONE THIS 3 DIFFERENT TIMES.

07/23/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION OPERATING ERRATICALLY AND ENGINE SHUTTING OFF GOING DOWN HIGHWAY. ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.

07/22/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

THE 2013 ESCAPE WON'T PULL OUT OF A TURN WITHOUT ADDITIONAL FORCE APPLIED OR WILL TRY AND MAKE A TURN ON ITS OWN. ONCE YOU FORCIBLY MAKE IT STRAIGHTEN OUT, IT WORKS FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS. FORTUNATELY WE HAVEN'T BEEN GOING FASTER THAN 30 MILES AN HOUR. IF IT HAPPENS AT A FREEWAY SPEED, NO TELLING WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. I HAPPENED TO MY WIFE LASST WEEK AND SHE SAID IF A CAR WAS COMING FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY CLOSE TO AN ACCIDENT. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS CAR IS MAKING US VERY NERVOUS. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM, MARYSVILLE FORD IN WASHINGTON AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. A TEST DRIVE DOESN'T WORK, SINCE IT HAPPENS SO SELDOM. WHAT DO WE DO? IF I TRADE IT IN AND TELL WHAT IS THE PROBLEM, I WON'T GET ANYTHING FOR THE CAR. IF I DON'T SAY SOMETHING, SOMEONE MAY GET KILLED! THE CAR HAS 37000 MILES. AT 20000 MILES IT OVERHEATED FOR NO APEARANT REASON AND FORD COULDN'T FIND THAT PROBLEM EITHER. THEY FINALLY CHANGED OUT THE ENGINE SINCE ON ONE COULD FIGURE IT OUT. WE WANT TO GET RID OF THIS LEMON AND WANT FORD TO BUY IT FROM US AT FAIR MARKET VALUE. A MECHANIC FRIEND OF OURS SAID IT MIGHT BE THE "VARIABLE RESISTER" IN THE STEERING. IF THIS IS SO, WHY COULDN'T THE FORD DEALER FIGURE THAT OUT. I'VE READ FORUMS WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS. WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL ITEM? A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS, INCLUDING THE DEALER, SO IF WE GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, THERE WILL BE REPERCUSSIONS.

07/20/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY, STARTED TO ACCELERATE IN SPORT MODE, HEARD SOMETHING POP. SOUNDED LIKE THE CLUTCH SLIPPED OR A BELT BROKE. LOST MOST ACCELERATION. GOT OFF FREEWAY TO TAKE SIDE STREETS HOME. HAD A LOT OF TROUBLE ACCELERATING UP HILL. WOULD ACCELERATE BUT VERY SLOWLY. NOT ON PACE WITH GEARS. WAS SHIFTING WEIRD. BOTH IN D AND S. TOOK ME ABOUT 4 BLOCKS TO GET FROM 0 TO 25MPH.

07/20/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

CONTINUED LEAK OF ANTIFREEZE NOW SYSTEM HAS DRAINED EMPTY

07/19/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F75DU******
Summary

RANDOM POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULTS. THIS CAUSES THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL AT SPEED MAKING THE CAR EXCEPTIONALLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR AS THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME.

07/19/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ECOBOOST THAT STALLS REGULARLY WHILE DRIVING. YESTERDAY IT STALLED 5 TIMES WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING. IT ALSO WILL NOT START AFTER GETTING FUEL. IT TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES OF SITTING AND CRANKING THE ENGINE TO START. DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU PUT IN 1 GALLON OR 12 GALLONS IT DOESN'T START RIGHT AWAY. I ENTERED THE VIN# INTO THE RECALL DATABASE AND IT ONLY SHOWED TWO RECALLS OUTSTANDING. BOTH WERE UNRELATED TO MECHANICAL ISSUES. VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE AND WILL BE DIFFICULT TO TRADE IN SINCE IT STALLS ALL THE TIME.

07/18/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD USUALLY RETURN TO NORMAL AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARK MARTINS FORD (1601 BATESVILLE BLVD, BATESVILLE, AR 72501, (800) 566-4461) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENT PIPE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. CAVENAUGH FORD (2000 E HIGHLAND DR, JONESBORO, AR 72401, (870) 972-8000) DIAGNOSED THAT A FUEL SENSOR, AIR CONDITIONER SENSOR, AND FILTER NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE FUEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE OTHER REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,591.

07/17/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

ALL 2013 FORD ESCAPES HAVE BAD TRANSMISSIONS AND WHEN IT SLIPS IT CAUSES THE TIMING BELT IN THE ENGINE TO FAIL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL.

07/17/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGX3DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE 1.6L CAUGHT FIRE IN MOTION DUE TO A FUEL LEAK ON A CITY STREET. BRAKES FAILED AND EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP AND GET OUT AS SMOKE AND FLAMES CAME THROUGH THE VENTS.

07/16/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

RADIO MADE A LONG BANGING SOUND ON OVATION FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. THEN OCCASIONALLY THE RADIO WOULD MAKE LOUD CRACKLING AND POPPING. CAR WOULD NEED RESTARTED TO RESET. EVENTUALLY RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND CAR WOULD NEED RESTARTED, MIXED IN WITH CRACKLING AND POPPING ISSUES INTERMITTENTLY. NOW THE RADIO JUST WON'T WORK NO MATTER IF YOU RESTART THE CAR OR NOT. THE LOUD BANGING SOUND AND LOUD POPPING CAN STARRTLE A DRIVER. THE RADIO NOT WORKING SHOULD BE UNDER A RECALL, BUT CURRENTLY IS NOT. HAPPENS MOVING AND STATIONARY. HAS HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY, ALL ISSUES.

07/14/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

WE WERE CAMPING FAR IN THE COUNTRY. NO CELL SERVICE OR SIGNAL. WE LOADED UP OUR CAR WITH OUR GEAR TO HEAD BACK TO TOWN. BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE THEN MOVED SHIFTER TO DRIVE FORWARD. NOTHING HAPPENED OTHER THAN THE VEHICLE DRIFTING FORWARD DUE TO THE INCLINE. NOW NO REVERSE OR DRIVE. WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET IT TO REGISTER PARK IN ORDER TO GET KEY OUT. PUT PARKING BRAKE ON AND HIKED UNTIL WE RECEIVED SERVICE TO CALL FOR A TOW. TOW DRIVER CONNECTED SHIFTER CABLE TO BUSHING AND WE WERE FINE TO DRIVE OURSELVES DIRECTLY TO REPAIR SHOP IF WE PARK USING E-BRAKE. OUR REPAIR GUY LOOKED AT IT AND TOLD US IT WAS A RECALL ITEM UNDER #18S20. CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP, WHO RAN VIN NUMBER, AND THEY SAID IT ISN'T INCLUDED ON THAT RECALL. IT IS STILL CURRENTLY AT OUR MECHANIC BEING WORKED ON.

07/14/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: FLP SENSOR ******
Summary

VEHICLE IN MOTION, HIGHWAY AND CITY SPEEDS, ENGINE IS HESITATING AND STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING. 2013 TURBO FORD ESCAPE

07/12/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER BACKING UP THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE OR ANY OTHER GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE BUSHINGS. HEMPSTEAD FORD LINCOLN (301 N FRANKLIN ST, HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550, (516) 483-7200) WAS IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLETING THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

07/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

REFER TO ORIGINAL NHTSA RECALL 13V583. CURRENTLY CAR HAS 93,00 MILES AND THE #4 CYLINDER IS NOW LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL. THE CAR STUTTERS AND VIBRATES AT START UP. THE ISSUE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. REPAIR COST $3,200. THIS RECALL WAS ORIGINALLY CLEARED BY DAVID MCDAVID FORD, FT. WORTH IN 2014. I CONTACTED FORD TOLL FREE AND THEY DON'T FEEL LIABLE SINCE RECALL ISSUE WAS CLEARED IN 2014.

07/11/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2019, MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED HESITATING WHEN CHANGING GEARS. THE LONGER I DROVE, THE MORE IT SHOOK, AND ACCELERATED BUT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR OR MOVE AT ALL. EVENTUALLY IT WENT INTO GEAR AND TOOK OFF. I MANAGED TO REACH MY DESTINATION AND LET IT SIT FOR A WHILE, THE HEADED HOME. THE LONGER I DROVE, ALL OF THE ABOVE HAPPENED AGAIN. I DROVE IT VERY SPARINGLY FOR THE NEXT WEEK UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO GET THE MONEY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. IT IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP. TODAY I HAPPENED TO COME ACROSS THIS WEBSITE AND FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. IS ANYTHING BEING DONE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE?

07/10/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE GEAR FAILED AND WAS STUCK IN NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FRONTIER FORD (3701 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051, 408-241-1800), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

07/10/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

WAS FOOD SHOPPING AND WHEN FINISHED I GOT IN MY CAR AND STARTED IT UP. GOT A MESSAGE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING ASSIST. I COULD NOT TURN MY WHEEL SO I SHUT OFF MY CAR. WAITED FOR SOMEONE TO PICK ME UP. I STARTED MY CAR TO PUT THE A/C ON AS I WAS WAITING TO KEEP THE FOOD I JUST BOUGHT FROM GETTING WARM. THE STEERING THEN WAS FINE BUT EVERY TIME I GET IN MY CAR I WORRY THAT IT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I AM DRIVING. CALLED FORD 800-392-3673 AND I WAS TOLD THERE IS A CSP# 14N02 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PCM AND I SHOULD TELL FORD TO FIX THIS ISSUE DATED 8/26/2014. IT IS COVERED UNDER 10 YR/150K MI. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO RECALL. I AM NOT LETTING UP ON THIS. THERE ARE OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE JUST LIKE MINE AND FORD NEEDS TO ADDRESS IT.

07/09/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

MID-DAY, 91 DEGREES. CAR SHUDDERED REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. I WAITED AND CAR IDLED WELL. I LEFT THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND TURNED LEFT INTO TRAFFIC ON A FIVE-LANE ROAD. I LOST ACCELERATION MERGING FROM THE CENTER TURNING LANE. THE VEHICLE REVVED, GETTING FUEL, BUT THERE WAS NO FORWARD MOVEMENT, NO SHUDDERING, NOTHING. I MOVED THE VEHICLE INTO "SPORT" MODE, IN CASE I HAD BUMPED THE SELECTOR, BUT IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE. TRAFFIC HONKED AND SWERVED AROUND ME. I WAS ABLE TO GET INTO THE RIGHT LANE WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON. MY CAR SHUDDERED OFF, COMPLETELY AND I LOST POWER STEERING JUST AS I COMPLETED THE MANEUVER. I RESTARTED MY VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED TO A SIDE-STREET, WHERE I IDLED FOR FIVE MINUTES AND CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE. ASSISTANCE WAS GOING TO TAKE A LONG TIME AND I SUFFER FROM A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT MAKES ME FRAGILE IN THE HEAT. I TESTED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE STREETS AND IT PERFORMED. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME SLOWLY.

07/07/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/07/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

WHEN I START MY CAR, ABOUT 1 OUT OF 10 TIMES IT WILL START BUT GIVE ME AN ALERT THAT IT NEEDS SERVICES AND WILL JUMP AND STUTTER WHILE DRIVING. FORD REPORTED IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE OXYGEN INTAKE AND ALTITUDE AND REPORTED THEY FIXED IT BUT IT IS STILL DOING IT. THIS IS ONLY RIGHT AFTER I START IT. IF I TURN IT OFF AND RESTART WILL IS FINE. NOW IS HAS ALSO STARTED STALLING WHILE DRIVING. AGAIN IF I TURN IT OFF AND RESTART IT IT DRIVES FINE. I WILL BE CALLING FORD BACK TOMORROW TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT.

07/06/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX4DU******
Summary

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY ESCAPE. I HAD JUST PULLED OFF OF THE INTERSTATE AND STOPPED AT A GAS STATION. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, I HAD NO POWER STEERING. THE ALERT SAID I HAD A POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK . THE COST OVER $1800. WAS THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS SAME PART IN THE 2013 FOCUS? IF SO, WHY HASN'T IT BEEN EXTENDED TO THE ESCAPE AS WELL?

07/06/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION- SHIFT PROBLEMS

07/02/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE TEMPERATURE WAS INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD ARRIVE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AS WELL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT CALLED A DEALER (JENKINS & WYNNE FORD, HONDA, & LINCOLN 2655 TRENTON RD, CLARKSVILLE, TN 37040 (931) 542-4886) AND WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FIRE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A WRITTEN RESPONSE WOULD BE RECEIVED IN THE MAIL. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE MANUFACTURER CALLED THE CONTACT AND REQUESTED THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO FILE A REPORT WITH THEM IN REGARDS TO THE RECALLS THAT WERE ON THE VIN. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 5 NHTSA RECALLS ASSOCIATED TO THE VIN AT THE TIME IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE ONE RECALL UNDER THE VIN THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE WAS NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V584000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

07/01/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGX1DU******
Summary

STALLS F4EQUENTLY. SOME TIMES WITHIN 1 MINUTE RUN TIME IT DROPS TO REALLY LOW RPM. THEN DIES. RESTART IT WILL JERK AND DIE AGAIN. MOST OF THE TIME BY 3RD START IT STAYS RUNNING. REALLY SCARED IT MIGHT GET ME KILLED.

07/01/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 06/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY BEHIND STEERING STARTED FLICKERING AND NOW DOES NOT LIGHT UP SO I CANNOT SEE MILEAGE OR ANYTHING ELSE THATS GOING ON WITH VEHICLE. I HAVE ATTACHED A PIC OF WHAT MY DISPLAY SHLD LOOK LIKE, HOWEVER THE MIDDLE DISPLAY IN MY VEHICLE IS BLACK, NOTHING WILL DISPLAY. THE FLICKERING STARTED LAST MONTH AND NOW MY DISPLAY IS COMPLETELY BLACK/BLANK

06/29/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

WEARED SOUND COMES WHILE STARTING ENGINE,SHAKES WHILE CHANGING SHIFTS,SO IF WE DRIVE FOR WHILE IT WILL CHANGE SHIFTS SHAKE AND BUMP AND STOP ACCELERATING AND STOCK ON THE MIDDLE OF THE WAY

06/27/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

EVERY TIME I GET GAS, THE VEHICLE STALLS THE FIRST TIME I TRY TO START IT.

06/25/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

JUST LIKE 130,000+ OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPES WITH A 1.6L ENGINE. I BELIEVE THIS ONE WAS PRONE TO A FIRE ISSUE. THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.

06/24/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE SHOOK AND THE "CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND FAILURE CODES: P1299 AND P0301, BUT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE ENGINE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

06/22/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

WHEN ON AN INCLINE OR AT LOW SPEEDS LIKE COMING STOP A STOP LIGHT OR SIGN, I PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR REVS UP TO 5 AND 6 BUT BARELY MOVES. ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL TAKE OFF AND JUMP INTO GEAR REALLY HARSHLY. AT TIMES IT WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND GO SUPER SLOW WHILE IN TRAFFIC. I FEEL LIKE I MAY GET HIT AT SOME POINT FROM BEHIND. THIS HAPPENS COMING FROM A STOPPED POSITION, IT HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS, IT SLOWS DOWN AT 35/40MPH, IT HAPPENS WHILE TURNING CORNERS. I HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED IT ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SEEMS ONCE I REACH HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT WORKS PROPERLY. I HAVE A TRANSMISSION FAULT NOTIFICATION ON THE DASHBOARD.

06/21/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE ON I-65 SOUTH AND IT WAS ABOUT 10 MINUTES AFTER MIDNIGHT. THE MONITOR ON MY CAR READ 'CAR OVERHEATING, PULL OVER SAFELY' SO I PULLED OVER AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I TURN THE CAR OFF AND LIFT THE HOOD AND SEE FLAMES. I IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 AND THE SEND A FIRE TRUCK. BEFORE THE FIRE TRUCK COULD GET THERE THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE CAR IS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, BURNING OR MELTING EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER THIS I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM THAT COULD DIRECTLY LEAD TO FIRES. NEITHER FORD NOR THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME OF THAT RECALL AND THE FACT THAT IT COULD'VE BEEN LIFE THREATENING. I'VE CONTACTED THEM BOTH AND NEITHER HAVE TRIED TO HELP ME AT ALL WITH THIS SITUATION. CARS SHOULD NOT JUST RANDOMLY CATCH ON FIRE AND I BELIEVE THERE COULD POSSIBLY BE VIOLATIONS OF PRODUCT LIABILITY. THEY BOTH ARE LEAVING ME IN A POSITION TO HAVE TO PAY FOR A CAR THAT NO LONGER EXISTS DUE TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN, WHICH ALSO MAKES IT EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO GET ANOTHER CAR. PLEASE TELL ME THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO.

06/20/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

MY WELL-MAINTAINED 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES ON IT RECENTLY DEVELOPED A COOLANT LEAK. UPON COMPLETE INSPECTION AT THE DEALERSHIP, THIS APPEARS TO BE AN INTERNAL COOLANT LEAK THAT IS VERY SIMILAR IN DESCRIPTION TO THOSE WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR IN SELECTED MANUFACTURED VEHICLES. MY CAR WAS NOT ONE OF THESE SELECTED VEHICLES IN PRIOR RECALLS, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THERE ARE ADDITIONAL VEHICLES AFFECTED, INCLUDING MINE, THAT SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED. IN MY CAR, THERE IS AN INTERNAL COOLANT LEAK WITH EVIDENCE OF ACTIVE LEAK ONTO THE SPARK PLUGS AND DESTROYING THE ENGINE, AND THIS HAS RESULTED IN REQUIRING INSTALLATION OF AN ENTIRELY NEW ENGINE. PRIOR RECALL REPORTS A 'COOLANT SYSTEM LEAK THAT MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND LEAK FLAMMABLE ENGINE FLUIDS'. I WAS ALERTED TO THE LEAK ISSUE IN MY CALL WHEN AN 'ENGINE OVERHEATING' WARNING CAME ON SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH A LOW COOLANT WARNING, WHICH PROMPTED ME TO PROCEED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH MY CAR. THIS WARNING CAME ON WHILE DRIVING MY CAR VEHICLE ON A CITY STREET. THANK YOU FOR INVESTIGATING THIS CONCERN.

06/20/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

MY ESCAPE ALL OF A SUDDEN COMPLETELY STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER THEY SAID THERE WERE NO CODES THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE 2.0 WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON!!! YOU NEED TO RECALL THE 1.6 FORD ESCAPE ECOBOOST MY CAR LITTERLY DID WHAT THE RECALL SAID WAS HAPPENING

06/19/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F79DU******
Summary

MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON MY CAR. THE MESSAGE: STEERING ASSIST FAULT POPPED UP AND THEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE A 2013 ESCAPE WITH 95,000, REGULARLY MAINTAINED. FORD WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING GEAR IN 2013'S, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS RECALLED IN PREVIOUS YEARS AND IN OTHER MODELS. THEY WANT $2200 TO FIX IT!

06/18/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

THE ESCAPE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. FIRST TIME IT STALLED AND STOPPED WITH NO INDICATION OF ISSUE ON INTERSTATE. WE WERE ABLE TO GET IT MOVED TO PARKING LOT AFTER SEVERAL TIMES WAITING FOR IT TO START. HAD CAR TOWED TO MECHANIC. THE CAR NEVER STOPPED FOR HIM. WE PICKED IT AND DROVE IN THE MORNING TO CHURCH AND BACK WITH NO ISSUES. I DROVE IT IN AFTERNOON TEMP AROUND 85 DEGREES FOR ABOUT 3 MILES. CAR STOPPED RUNNING WITH NO INDICATION OF PROBLEM WHILE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES CAR RESTARTED AND QUIT RUNNING AGAIN LESS THEN 1/4 MILE WHILE TRYING TO GET OFF STREET.I TRIED REPLACING IGNITION RELAY AS NOTED BY SEVERAL WEBSITES BUT NO CHANGE. HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THE UNSAFE SUDDEN STALLING. CAR GOING BACK TO MECHANIC. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE PROBLEM.

06/17/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

STARTED VEHICLE AT A PARKING LOT AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH NOT ISSUES DURING THE DAY, STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, VEHICLE HAD LOST POWER STEERING. TOOK TO DEALER, DEALER QUOTED $2076 FOR REPAIR.

06/16/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THIS IS THE 2ND TIME IN 6 MONTHS THIS CAR HAS STOPPED RUNNING BECAUSE IT SAYS THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS HOT, BUT BOTH TIMES THE CAR HAS ONLY BEEN RUNNING FOR 5 MINUTES.

06/15/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G95DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE LEFT REAR DOOR OPENED UP. PULLED OVER TO SHUT THE DOOR.. THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT. MY SON WAS IN THE BACK SEAT AND THANKFULLY ALWAYS WEARS HIS SEAT BELT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SOMEONE CAN BE KILLED WITH THIS DEFECT.

06/13/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H92DU******
Summary

FUEL: THE CAR WAS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD STARTED WITH A FUEL ISSUE. EVERY TIME I PUT GAS, THEN TURN ON CAR DOESN'T WANT TO START. IT WILL EVENTUALLY START AND NO OTHER PROBLEMS OCCUR. BUT IT DOES TAKE A WHILE FOR IT TO START. KIND OF LIKE WHEN THE BATTERY IS DYING. ENGINE: WHEN GOING UP STEEP HILLS THE ENGINE OVER HEATS. IT STABILIZES ONCE WE DRIVE ON FLAT SURFACE AND DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN UNTIL WE GO UP STEEP HILLS AGAIN. BOTH ITEMS HAVE BEEN OCCURRING FR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THE FUEL PIECE IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR BECAUSE OF THE WAY FORD BUILT THE COMPACT ENGINE.

06/13/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DRIVING STRAIGH-FORWARD WHEN THIS OCCURS. IT HAS HAPPENED IN PARKING LOTS AND ON CITY STREETS. I SEE THIS CAR HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO A RECALL FOR THIS AND I DON'T SHOW ANY CURRENTLY OPEN RECALLS SO PERHAPS THE FIX FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED ABOUT A FEW MONTHS AGO FROM A FORD DEALER.

06/13/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING PULLED OVER WITHIN 5 MIN. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, WITHIN 15 MIN VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES THERE WHERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. WE HAD NO OTHER INDICATIONS THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. COOLANT WAS FULL.

06/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHILE MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY (APPROXIMATELY 2.5 YEAR AGO, WHEN IT WAS CLOSE TO 50,000 MILES), I BROUGHT MY CAR IN BECAUSE IT WAS SLOWLY LEAKING COOLANT. THEY FOUND A LEAK, BUT SINCE THE REPAIR WAS SO EXPENSIVE, I DECIDED IT WOULD BE CHEAPER TO JUST KEEP REFILLING IT. AT THAT TIME, I HAD TO REFILL IT EVERY FEW MONTHS. RECENTLY, IT HAS BEEN MUCH WORSE WHERE I NEED TO REFILL IT EVERY WEEK. MY CAR ALSO STALLED (WITHIN A MINUTE AFTER STARTING IT), BUT I AM UNSURE WHETHER THOSE THINGS ARE CONNECTED. I HAVE READ ABOUT MANY RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE (SAME MAKE/MODEL/YEAR), BUT MY NOTHING COMES UP WHEN I SEARCH MY VIN. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 99,000 MILES.

06/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/07/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

ON MONDAY, MAY 6 I WAS IN A STORE PARKING LOT AND I STARTED MY CAR TO BACK OUT AND DRIVE HOME. MY CAR GAVE AN ALERT THAT SAID THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THERE WAS NO PRIOR NOTICE. THE CAR STALLED AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN I RESTARTED I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE FEW MILES HOME. I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT DAY. MY CAR WAS SERVICED AND THEY SAID THERE WAS SOME ISSUE WITH A COOLANT LEAK WHICH THEY FIXED. ON FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH I WAS ALSO IN A PARKING LOT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR TO DRIVE HOME. THE SAME ALERT CAME ON AND MY ENGINE SHUT DOWN. I TRIED THE SAME METHOD OF RESTARTING MY CAR IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE HOME, HOWEVER THIS TIME IT WOULD NOT DRIVE. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TOW IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. AT THIS TIME IT IS STILL IN SERVICE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. I PAID $1000 TO HAVE THE "ISSUE" FIXED A MONTH AGO. THEY HAVE NOT YET BEEN ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT THE "ISSUE" IS NOW. I DO HAVE THE RECEIPT AND PRINT OUT OF WHAT EXACTLY WAS DONE IN THE FIRST REPAIR BUT IT IS INSIDE MY CAR WHICH I CAN'T ACCESS RIGHT NOW. IF NEEDED I CAN PROVIDE LATER.

06/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/31/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE TURBO BOOST. I HAD SEEN THAT OTHER VEHICLES THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, YEAR AND MANUFACTURING DATE HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR THAT ISSUE BUT MINE HAS NOT AND NOW I'M LOOKING AT A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX. I HAVE PURCHASED SEVERAL FORDS IN THE PAST BUT I'M CONCERNED THAT THE QUALITY IS STARTING TO WANE AND I'M DISAPPOINTED THE RECALL HASN'T BEEN EXPANDED WHEN IT'S EVIDENT THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

06/10/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH AND THE ENGINE HAD OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED BEFORE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. MULLINAX FORD (1551 EAST SEMORAN BLVD, APOPKA, FL) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

06/10/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PACIFICO MARPLE FORD LINCOLN DEALER, LOCATED AT 3015 WEST CHESTER PIKE, BROOMALL, PA 19008, (888) 320-6221, WHERE IT WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRED DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SIX MONTHS LATER HE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH OIL DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE HE NOTICE THE OIL WAS DRIPPING FROM THE HEAD GASKET UNTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WITH LITTLE BUBBLE BUBBLING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR OF OIL COMING THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS STOPED AT A SCHOOL LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

06/06/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE ENGINE ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO FOUND CODE NUMBER: B0236 AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARRIAGE FORD (812-284-4444, LOCATED AT 908 E LEWIS AND CLARK PKWY, CLARKSVILLE, IN 47129) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

06/05/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES, THE CONTACT RE-ENTERED AND STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HUNT FORD (LOCATED AT 625 GARVIN LANE, FRANKLIN, KY 42134, (270) 586-3281) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,800. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

06/03/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 02/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

MY TRANSMISSION HAS TOTALLY FAILED AT 105241 MILES. IN THE PAST , THE MOTOR HEAD BLEW WITH THE OVERHEATING RECALL, AND FORD GAVE ME A NEW EENGINE (DESPITE SAYING NEW I FOUND OUT IT WAS REMANUFACTURED) AT 45000 MILES. THE FOUND COOLANT IN THE CYLINDERS. IT CONTINUED TO HAVE CLOUDS OF WHITE SMOKE WHEN FIRST STARTED UP, AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES AT DEALER, THEY FINALLY REPLACED THE TURBO AT 86000. WHITE SMOKE WAS STILL OCCURRING BUT NOT AS SEVERE. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SAID THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS MUDDY, BLACK. HE FELT THEY SHOULD HAVE REPLACED THE TRANNY WITH THE MOTOR DAMAGE. FORD CUS SER REP AND SUPERVISORS DO NOT KNOW THE CRITERIA FOR INCLUSION IN POWERTRAIN RECALL. THEY SAY IT IS NOT IN THE RECALL BY THE VIN NUMBER. MY CAR HAS THE 6 SP AUTO TRANNY AND THE PRODUCTION DATE IS INCLUDED. THEY CAN'T TELL ME WHY MINE IS NOT INCLUDED.

06/01/2019
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

I HAVE A TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE SOON ERROR ! THE CAR SEEMS TO THINK ITS IN PARK WHILE DRIVEN. IT STAULES SEEMS THAT IT IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEARS BY ITS SELF

05/31/2019
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 05/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH LINK FORD AND RV RICE LAKE (2700 DECKER DR, RICE LAKE, WI 54868) TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

05/30/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING IN MORNING RUSH HOUR (BUMPER TO BUMPER) TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY, MY VEHICLE DIED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR IT TO START AGAIN. I HAD MY BATTERY REPLACED A MONTH AGO AND THE ALTERNATOR CHECKED WITH NO ISSUES.

05/29/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

CAR STALLED TWICE WHILE IN MOTION WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

05/28/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

CAR LIGHTS INDICATE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND CAR MUST BE TURNED OFF IMMEDIATELY. CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. MECHANICS CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THIS TIME THE MECHANIC SAID THE SENSOR IS SENDING A FALSE REPORT AND THE ENGINE IS NOT OVERHEATING. OCCURS WITHIN 1-5MINUTES OF DRIVING ON SIDE ROADS GOING NO MORE THAN 35 MILES AN HOUR OR LESS EACH TIME.

05/20/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT SMELLED COOLANT AND NOTICED COOLANT LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE ORANGE TO RED WARNING INDICATOR FOR THE COOLANT SYSTEM FLASHED "LOW" AND "SERVICE REQUIRED". THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE DUE TO REDUCED ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL CAMPAIGN. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE HAD TO CONSTANTLY HAVE THE COOLANT REFILLED TO PREVENT AN ENGINE SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,120.

05/20/2019
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE ENGINE REVVED HIGH. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRIARWOOD FORD (7070 E MICHIGAN AVE, SALINE, MI 48176, (734) 429-5478) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE ALSO UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

05/17/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE HAD ALL MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT THE DEALERSHIP. FOR ABOUT A YEAR MY CAR HAS HAD AN ISSUE WHERE IT HESITATES WHEN I ACCELERATE. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD BLOW OUT THE MASS AIR FLOW THEN THE CAR WOULD RUN FINE FOR 2 OR 3 MONTHS THEN THE PROBLEM WOULD START OVER. ON MAY 8 WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN IT STARTED HESITATING WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE AND THE SHIFTING PROGRESSIVELY GOT ROUGHER. THEN WHEN TRYING TO DRIVE FORWARD FROM A RED LIGHT THE ENGINE WOULD REV BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS METAL DEBRIS STOPPING UP THE FILTER AND THAT IT COULD BE THE CLUTCHES OR SOME OTHER PART OF MY TRANSMISSION COMING APART. I'M TOLD MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT.

05/15/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE, THE DISTANCE TO "E" GAS HANDS CONTINUE TO COUNT DOWN WHILE AT STOP LIGHT. ALSO, FROM MY HOUSE TO MY JOB WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 17 MILES, ACCORDING TO THE GAS MILEAGE, IT SHOWS THAT I TRAVELED 30+ MILES. MY GAS HAND GOES FROM 3/4 TANK TO LESS THAN HALF OF A TANK OF GAS AND IT CONSTANTLY LOSING FUEL WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING MOBIL. WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE DISTANCE TO E GAS HAND CONTINUES TO COUNTDOWN. I'VE WATCHED MY DISTANCE TO "E' HAND GO FROM 242 MILES TO 'E' FROM MY HOME TO 188 MILES TO 'E' TODAY MAY 15, 2019THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE FEBRUARY 2019 BUT HAS SINCE GOTTEN WORSE. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE PLACE ON A MACHINE TO BE TOLD THAT IT IS NOT GIVING ANY CODES. A TANK OF GAS USUALLY LAST ME FOR ABOUT A WEEK BUT NOW SINCE THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING, A FULL TANK OF GAS ONLY LAST ME 2 MAYBE 3 DAYS.

05/15/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 02/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

I BELIEVE THERE IS AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH FORD TRANSMISSIONS. MY 2013 ESCAPE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS AT APPROX 100K. I ALSO HAVE FAMILY WITH FORD TRANSMISSIONS ISSUES. SAME SKIPPING PROBLEM. MY COUSINS HAS HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, ONCE UNDER 100K. AND NOW JUST OVER 100K. I CONTACTED FORD AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. THEN WAS TOLD THEY WOULD PROVIDE MINIMAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT IF I REPLACED MY TRANSMISSIONS. I HAD ALSO PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT HAD EXPIRED AT 100K. I TOOK THE CAR IN AT 106K. FORDS COST WAS STILL 1000S ABOVE ANY OTHER TRANSMISSION SHOP. I WILL NOT PURCHASE A FORD AGAIN

05/14/2019
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY 52 YESTERDAY EVENING MY FORD ESCAPE 2013 CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE AFTER IT SEIZED (BRAKES QUIT IN THE PROCESS) AND HAD TO JUMP OUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AS THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE AND ENGULFING THE DRIVER SIDE.

05/14/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

CONVERTIDOR DE TRANSMISIN DAADO

05/13/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING WHEN I STOP THE CAR BEGAN STALLING. I WOULD HAVE TO BUY THE CAR IN PARK AND START IT. I WOULD THEN HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL PRESS ON THE GAS AND PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE TO BE ABLE TO MOVE. NOW WHEN I START THE CAR AND PUT THE CAR IN GEAR (FORWARD OR REVERSE) THE CAR STALLS.

05/11/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

HAVING ISSUE WITH ENGINE HARNESS-ALMOST GO INTO ACCIDENT TWICE- MY CAR IS NOT UNDER RECALL HOWEVER ALL OTHER FORD ESCAPES IN 2013 WERE UNDER RECALL FOR ENGINE WIRING/HARNESS. I GOT IT FIXED AT FORD FOR A COST OF $1000.00. 2 WEEKS LATER I WAS TRAVELING TO ANOTHER STATE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS ISSUE! THIS SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THAT YOU ALREADY MADE FOR ALL THE OTHER 2013 ESCAPES! CAR WAS MOVING THEN STARTED TO BUCK AND SLOW DOWNM, ALMOST STALL-THEN WOULDNT MOVE, ALL LIGHTS CAME ON...

05/10/2019
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

AT EVERY FILL UP THE CAR STALLS.NOW I HAVE TO HOLD THE GAZ TO A CERTAIN LEVEL TO AVOID STALLING AFTER EVERY FILL UP.IF I EVER LET THE PUMP TO AUTOMATICALLY FILL THE TANK AND STOP ITSELF I GET IN A LOT OF TROUBLES FOR DAY.THE IDéALE IS BAD AND THE CAR STALLS NOW IN STEAD OF FILLING MY TANK TO 12 OR 13 GALLONS I HAVE TO STOP THE PUMP AT 10 OR 11 GALLONS TO AVOID THE INCONVENIENCE OF HAVING CAR IDLING HARD AND EVEN STALLING

05/10/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MODE WAS HAVING ISSUES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE MYERS FORD (16634 NORTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77040 (713) 766-3600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE ENGINE WITH HEAT CAUSING THE POWER STEERING MOTOR TO FAIL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,465.

05/10/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

I START THE CAR AND NOTHING SEAMS WRONG IT IDLES CORRECTLY AND TEMPERATURES STAY GOOD. ONCE I PUT THE CAR ON DRIVE AND GO OVER 10MPH I GET THE FIRST WARNING THAT COOLANT IS LOW. IF I IGNORE THA AND TRY TO GO ABOVE 15 MPH I GET A SECOND WARNING FOR HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE. AFTER THAT THE CAR STALLS AND IT WON'T GO BACK TO NORMAL UNTIL I PARK. TURN OFF THE CAR. RESTART. AND IT WILL STAY NORMAL UNTIL I START DRIVING AGAIN.

05/08/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION IN VEHICLE. *AS *JS

05/07/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/07/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

CAR NOW SHUTS OFF FREQUENTLY AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND BACK INTO DRIVE. RECENTLY HAPPENED WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF A HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA.

05/06/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT PLACED COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE FOUR TIMES, BUT THE COOLANT CONTINUOUSLY LEAKED OUT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,050.

05/02/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY, ON A CITY STREET, APPROACHING INTERSECTION, WHILE IN MOTION. NO WARNING. WAS UNABLE TO RESTART CAR. AFTER PUSHING CAR OUT OF TRAFFIC, CAR RESTARTED. DROVE CAREFULLY TO REPAIR SHOP, WHICH WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. DROVE CAR TO FORD DEALER WHERE DIAGNOSIS WAS FAULTY FUEL VAPOR CAP. DEALER ADVISED THAT THIS HAPPENED TO MANY OF THESE CARS.

05/02/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN A CITY STREET APPROACHING INTERSECTION. STOPPED AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. AFTER PUSHING CAR OUT OF THE WAY, CAR RESTARTED. DROVE SLOWLY TO CAR REPAIR SHOP--UNABLE TO REPAIR, ADVISED OF NHTSA INVESTIGATION. TOOK CAR TO DEALER, FORD REPAIR SHOP SAID PROBLEM WAS WITH FUEL VAPOR CAP. CONTACTED FORD CORPORATE, BUT AM UNABLE TO GET REIMBURSEMENT.

05/02/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

WAS ACTIVELY DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND SLOWING DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IN DEERFIELD BEACH FL WHEN THE CAR STALLED. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER PUSHING THE CAR OUT OF THE TRAVEL LANES, IT RESTARTED. TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY ADVISED OF INVESTIGATION AND DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALER, WHERE THEY RELATED THE PROBLEM TO A FAULTY FUEL VAPOR CAP, AND REPAIRED IT. AT THE DEALER, THE SERVICE REP ADVISED THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS TO A LOT OF FORD CARS.

05/02/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTARTED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRIECO FORD OF DELRAY BEACH (3000 S FEDERAL HWY, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483, (561) 278-0303) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL VAPOR CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,970. *BF CONSUMER SENT 2 LETTERS TO MANUFACTURER REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT. 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

05/02/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, IT FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER BACK AND FORTH TO SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE AND INTO PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BECAUSE IT COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

05/01/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J95DU******
Summary

CARS TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH ONLY 33,000 MILES ON THE CAR! I THINK THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE CAR BECAUSE THE BATTERY AND THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS FAILED AT THE SAME TIME! BOTH TIMES I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND MOVING FORWARD WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT BOTH TIMES, THE SECOND TIME I HAD JUST LEFT FORD WITH THE VEHICLE AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED WHEN IT STALLED OUT AGAIN IN FORWARD MOTION, THIS TIME I HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO FORD AND IT'S BEEN SITTING THERE SINCE APRIL 13TH AND TODAY IS MAY 1ST AND FORD HAS NOT RESPONDED BACK TO ME TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES WITH THE CAR? I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE ON 4/30/2019 THAT IS ONLY CHARGING ME $3,100 FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION WITH A 2 YEAR 24,000 MILE WARRANTY AND FORD WANTED $7,400 TO PUT A REBUILT TRANSMISSION IN THE CAR? HMMMMM WHAT WOULD YOU DO? CUSTOMER SERVICE AT FORD IS SLOOOOOOW TO SAY THE LEAST? IT'S BAD ENOUGH I'VE GOT A CAR WITH ONLY 33,000 MILES ON IT AND WITH AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION ISSUE AND THAN FORD WANTS ME TO WAIT UNTIL WHEN TO RESPOND BACK WITH A SOLUTION?

05/01/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

I HAVE OWNED MY 2013 ESCAPE FOR APPROX. 4.5 YEARS. I BOUGHT IT WITH APPROX. 40K MILES AND IT IS NOW AT 80K. FOR THE LAST 6 TO 9 MONTHS IT HAS BEEN ACTING AS THOUGH IT WILL STALL, THE RPMS WILL DROP, THE CAR WILL SHUDDER THEN RECOVER MOST OF THE TIME. IT HAS ACTUALLY SHUT OFF TWICE, ONCE IN A PARKING SPACE WHILE IDLING AND THE OTHER AT A STOP LIGHT WHILE IDLING. THE PLACES THE STALL ISSUE SEEMS TO OCCUR THE MOST IS AT STOP LIGHT, IDLING IN PARKING SPACES, SITTING IN DRIVE THROUGHS, ETC. IT HAS BUCKED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING BUT HAS MANAGED TO RECOVER WITHOUT LOSING TOO MUCH SPEED OR WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND DEALERSHIPS, NO ONE CAN FIND THE REASON FOR THE "STALLING". YESTERDAY, WHEN COMING OUT OF WORK IN FLAT PARKING LOT, INSTEAD OF STALLING THE VEHICLE JERKED ONCE WHEN I PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND THEN THERE WAS NO POWER WHEN I PUSHED THE GAS TO DRIVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE INCHED FORWARD BUT DID NOTHING ELSE. I THEN PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE SAME THING OCCURRED. I TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, RESTARTED IT AND DROVE IT WITHOUT ISSUE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP CALLED ME TODAY AND SAID THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS WORK. I HAVE YET TO FIND OUT WHAT THIS "WORK" ENTAILS BUT FROM READING ALL THE ENTRIES, RECALLS, AND INVESTIGATIONS THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME ISSUES OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH THEIR ESCAPES.

04/30/2019
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 04/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN LATCHED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE BATTERY HAD TO BE REMOVED SO THAT IT WOULD NOT DRAIN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING OCCUPIED. MOORESVILLE FORD (151 E PLAZA DR, MOORESVILLE, NC 28115, (704) 664-1300) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000.

04/26/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND "STOP ENGINE SAFELY/OVERHEATING" INDICATORS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

04/26/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

WHEN THE FORD ESCAPES FROM 50 TO 60 MILES IT STARTS WITH A TREMOR IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, THE SHAKING DOES NOT FEEL IN THE GUIE

04/24/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC! GOT IT HOME. NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED!

04/24/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO GULF COAST FORD (LOCATED AT 3000 STATE HWY 288, ANGLETON, TX 77515, (713) 422-7200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAP SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SETH WADLEY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 333 N, BUTLER ROAD, PAULS VALLEY, OK 73075, (877) 710-2709) WHERE THEY WIGGLED SOME WIRES AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR TURNED OFF; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 17452552. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,572. *TT CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WOULD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC RANDOMLY. *JB

04/24/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/24/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH OVER 120,000 MILES. I'VE HAD IT 2 YEARS. I PURCHASED THE CAR USED WITH ABOUT 84,000 MILES ON IT .. RECENTLY MY COOLANT WOULD GO LOW AND THEN SOMETIMES THE CAR WOULD SAY IT'S OVERHEATING WHEN IT ACTUALLY WASN'T CAUSING IT TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. TODAY, 04/24/2019 THE CAR STARTED TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OF STARTING THE CAR TO DRIVE IT THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOW COME ON. I SEE THIS IS A VERY POPULAR COMPLAINT WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WOULD LIKE TO IF ANYTHING IS BEING DONE ON FORDS END REGARDING REPAIRS OR ANY TYPE OF RECALL . I WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE MECHANIC IN THE MORNING

04/22/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP OR AT IDLE THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND STALLS OUT. IT DOES COMPLETELY AND THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED . SOMETIMES THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES IN A ROW. IT HAPPENS AFTER CITY DRIVING , HIGHWAY DRIVING OR WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE LUNGES AND STALLS AND WHILE DOING SO THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE GASOLINE PEDAL.

04/19/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLDEN CIRCLE FORD LINCOLN, INC. (1432 US-45 BYP, JACKSON, TN 38305, (731) 554-3673) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO ACTIVE RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND THAT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

04/16/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

04/15/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ON A CITY STREET I CAME TO A RED LIGHT I WAS STOPPED FOR JUST A MOMENT AND THE LOW COOLANT SIGN/MESSAGE CAME ON NOT EVEN A SECOND LATER IT STARTS FLASHING RED SAYING SYSTEM OVERHEATING TURN ENGINE OFF THE THERMOSTAT SPIKES ALL THE WAY UP I AM ON A 4 LANE ROAD WITH MY CHILD IN THE VECHELE AS I AM GETTING OVER TO GET US OUT OF HARMS WAY THE CAR IS STARTING TO STALL. I GOT TO A PARKING SPOT MIND YOU THIS MIGHT HAVE TAKEN 1 MINUTE OR LESS I TURN CAR OFF AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES TO POP THE HOOD AND SEE WHAT IS GOING ON. THE ANTIFREEZE JUG IS FULL THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE CAR TO OVERHEAT I WAITED A FEW MORE MINUTES STARTED THE CAR AND THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT GOES OFF TEMPERATURE IS FINE NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON I DROVE THE CAR HOME IT DROVE FINE NO ISSUE. I CAN NOT PUT MY CHILDREN IN A VEHICLE THAT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GONNA DO IF I COULD NOT HAVE GOT MY CAR TO A PARKING SPOT WE WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT ON THIS ROAD.

04/15/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK (AT ~35 MPH), AN ALERT APPEARED WARNING ME OF THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND TO "STOP SOON". I LOST POWER FOR THE MOST PART AND HAD TO COAST INTO A PARKING LOT. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR LESS THAN 5 MINUTES (COOL DAY, ~60 DEGREES F, DRY CONDITIONS).

04/15/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND PUTTING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN PARK, THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD. PRIOR TO HAVING THIS OCCURING, WHEN I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE POSITION, WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACKUP, THE CAR GAVE A HARD JERK BEFORE THE CAR ACTUALLY MOVED BACKWARD. SINCE THIS HAS OCCURRED, THE CAR HAS A HARD JERK BEFORE ABLE TO BACKUP ABOUT EVERY 3 TIMES I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE.

04/12/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

AT 73K MILES, LOW COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY VISIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK. DROVE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT WATER PUMP AND HEATER HOSE WERE LEAKING. THE NEXT WEEK THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME BACK ON SO I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE CONNECTION HOSE TO THE CYLINDER HEAD WAS LEAKING. AFTER REPLACING THIS HOSE CONNECTION, DEALERSHIP NOW TELLS ME THAT LEAK IS COMING FROM CYLINDER HEAD. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

04/12/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN LOCAL ROADS MY ENGINE WAS MAKING S SOUND AS IF A FAN WAS RUNNING ON HIGH SPEED AND I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE LOSING POWER. AFTER ABOUT 2 MILES A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN THAT SAID TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. I HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

04/10/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF THE ESCAPE INDICATING LOW COOLANT AND/OR OVERHEATING/PULL OVER SAFELY (LIMP MODE). SEVERAL TIMES, WE WERE IN TRAFFIC ON CITY STREETS WHEN IT SUDDENLY WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND PULLING OVER SAFELY WAS SCARY. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND HAD THE WATER PUMP REPLACED, THE HEATER BYPASS HOSE REPLACED AND THE COOLING SYSTEM "BURPED". DURING THE LAST VISIT, WE WERE TOLD THE "COOLANT STAND PIPE" NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR A FEE OF $1275. I UNDERSTAND THAT PART WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REPLACED DURING FORD'S 13S12 RECALL CAMPAIGN. AT THIS POINT, THE ESCAPE CAN'T BE TRUSTED TO GO ANY DISTANCE WITHOUT GOING INTO LIMP MODE AND POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO US AND OTHERS NEAR US.

04/09/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUU0GX4D******
Summary

I JUST PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE ABOUT A MONTH AGO. RECENTLY, THE CAR WOULD JUST STOP OUT OF NO WHERE. WHEN ENGINE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF AND ON. WHEN I NOTICE IT ON ONE TIME, I WENT TO AUTO ZONE IT SAID IT WAS A COOLANT BYPASS WHICH MEANS MY CAR IS GETTING TOO HOT HOWEVER I KNOWN WHEN I START UP THE CAR IN THE MORNING, IT WOULD GET HOT FAST WHICH IS NOT NORMAL. THE CAR WOULD BE STILL AND IT WOULD OR IM DRIVING IT WOULD JUST SHUT OFF...

04/08/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE GOING ABOUT 10-15 MPH AND THIS IS ABOUT THE TENTH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN SEVERAL DAYS.

04/07/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

THE CAR QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC (NO WARNING) FORD MOTOR SAYS ITS IN THE WIRING HARNESS (MANY RECALLS ON THIS SAME PROBLEM (REPLACING THE MAP SENSOR DOES NOT HELP) THIS CAR NEEDS A RECALL! THIS IS A 2013 WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES.

04/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE HAS HAD ISSUES THE LAST YEAR. IT STARTED WITH A COOLANT LEAK THAT CAME OUT OF NO WHERE WHICH STALLED MY CAR BECAUSE A WARNING CAME UP STATING IT WAS TOO HOT. I JUST ADDED COOLANT AND IT SEEMED TO BE FINE, A FEW MONTHS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND COILS. IT SEEMED TO BE FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS BUT I WAS CONSTANTLY HAVING COOLANT ISSUES AND HAVING TO ADD MORE. IT BECAME MORE FREQUENT AND I WAS GOING THROUGH ONE GALLON OF COOLANT A WEEK. THE CAR WOULD STALLED ALL THE TIME WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR BUT AS SOON AS I OPENED THE RESERVOIR TO ADD MORE IT FILL ALMOST COMPLETELY BACK UP. I TOOK IT TO FORD AND THE QUOTED ME $7,100 TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO A WARPED HEAD GASKET. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD NOT TAKE MY MONEY BECAUSE THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THEY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS BY MY DESCRIPTION BEFORE EVEN RUNNING ANY TESTS, THEY ALSO SAID IT COULD LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN. I STARTED DOING MY RESEARCH AND REALIZED THAT THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF MY VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM BUT LOOKING UP RECALLS WITH MY VIN SHOWED MY CAR DID NOT QUALIFY WITH THIS SPECIFIC RECALL. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE FIXING THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS CREATING A REAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES.

04/04/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

CAR STALLS SOMEWHAT AFTER STARTING UP. RPMS GO TOWARDS ZERO.

04/02/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO STRUGGLE TO RUN AT IDLE SOMETIMES WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR WHEN TURNING.

04/02/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

COOLANT COMPLETELY DEPLETED TWICE WITHIN ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO ENGINE CYLINDER 3.

04/01/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 11/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

THE BACK DOOR LATCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. I CANNOT OPEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THERE WAS A RECALL AT ONE TIME & MY DEALERSHIP SAID THEY FIXED IT BUT IT STILL ISN’T OPENING. CAN I TAKE IT BACK IN W/O A CHARGE TO ME

04/01/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

LEAKING COOLANT INTO ENGINE CYLINDER BLOCK.

04/01/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GZ0DU******
Summary

THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR BECOMES 'LOCKED'AND CANNOT OPEN EVEN WHEN CAR IS IN UNLOCK DOORS MODE. CANNOT OPEN PASSENGER REAR DOOR FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. TO THIS DAY THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR STILL CANNOT OPEN..

04/01/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH 60,000 MILES I PUT 6,000 IN 7 MONTHS AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED WHEN IT DROPPED OUT OF NOWHERE. THERE ARE TRANSMISSION RECALLS ON SIMILAR FORDS.

04/01/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FNCU9HX5DU******
Summary

CAR HAS CONTINUED TO STALL.= REPAIR WAS DONE AND SPLICES WERE REPLACED IN BULLITEN AND TEST DRIVE. APPEARS TO BE LIKE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE BUT MANUFACTURED EARLIER IN 2013. SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FROM FORD

03/31/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/30/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAD NO HEAT (BLOWING COLD AIR ) IN JAN 2019 SO I CHECKED THE ANTIFREEZE IT WAS LOW SO I ADDED TO IT .THE HEAT STARTED WORKING .MARCH 30TH IT STARTED BLOWING COLD AIR AGAIN DRIVING HOME FROM CLEVELAND IN A SNOW STORM THEN A WARNING... ENGINE OVER HEATED SAFELY PULL OVER . I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED 29 MILES AT 11:30 AT NIGHT. I HAVE READ THERE ARE LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS . WE DROVE 30 MILES ELYRIA OH TO CLEVELAND OH . PARKED AND WORKED A CHARITY EVENT FOR 3 HRS THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING GARAGE . WHEN WE LEFT WE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I WAS DRIVING ON I71 SOUTH (HIGHWAY )WHEN THE WARNING CAME ON . I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY .WE WERE ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY AT 11:00 PM IN A SNOW STORM

03/30/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAK

03/30/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

LOSS OF ANTIFREEZE, CONSTANT REFILLING. I HAVE TO REFILL IT EVERY WEEK OR LESS. CHECKED SYSTEM AND PIPES, COULD NOT FIND ISSUE. HARD SMELL OF CHEMICALS IN VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING BUT EVEN STRONGER WHILE STATIONARY.

03/28/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

CAR ALWAYS SPUTTERS AFTER FILLING GAS TANK!! FAULTY EVAP VALVE

03/27/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGXXDU******
Summary

ELECTRIC STERING ASSIST IS GOING OUT AND ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN THE STERING BEING LOCKED WITH THE CAR IN MOTION. CHECKING THE INTERNET SHOWS MANY OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. REPAIRS RUN UP TO $2000 DOLLARS. IT APPEARS TO ME THAT ANY MECHANICAL DEFECT THAT COULD RESULT IS LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE MOVING WOULD BE A SAFETY MATTER THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH A RECALL.

03/27/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F75DU******
Summary

DISPLAY CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK. EVERYTHING WENT OUT. FUSE NOT BLOWN. SAFETY ISSUE. CAR RUNS FINE.

03/26/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

WAS DRIVING CAR ON PAVED ROAD AND CAR QUIT RUNNING RESTARTED CAR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON

03/26/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

I HAVE A FORD ESCAPE SEL 2013. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLANT LEAKING. I HAD AN DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE AND IT CAME UP SAYING "ERROR CODE P1299, CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR DETECTED ENGINE OVERHEATING CONDITION". I CALLED FORD COMPANY AND A FORD DEALERSHIP TO QUESTION ABOUT THE SENSOR AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY PARTICULAR SUV. MY FRIEND AND I TOOK TO THE INTERNET TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE SUV AND UNDER FORD AND NTHSA THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE WITH THE FORD ESCAPE 2013 SEL. WE CALLED FORD AND THE SAME DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ON MY ESCAPE. I CALLED NTHSA AND WAS ASKED FOR MY VIN NUMBER AND WAS TOLD ALSO THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PART. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THIS RECALL WHEN OTHER 2013 ESCAPE SEL'S ARE. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS FURTHER INVESTIGATED BECAUSE MY SUV IS DOING THE SAME THING AS THE OTHER ESCAPE SEL SUV.

03/26/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

CAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP NO CODES OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAVE TAKEN TO THREE MECHANICS NOT ONE KNOWS THE PROBLEM

03/25/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I'M DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE IS STALLING AND HAVING HESITATION TO GET GOING AGAIN. IT STALLS THREE OR FOUR TIMES BEFORE IT WANTS TO RUN CORRECTLY. I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID MY CAR VIN. NUMBER IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST AND THERES MANY CARS LIKE MINE THAT ARE ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS ACTUALLY MOVING WHEN IT STALLS ON ME. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND IT STALLS ON ME WHERE I CAN GET HIT OR KILLED.

03/25/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/24/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY ESCAPE LIKES TO STALL GOING LIKE 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE STARTS TO HESTISTATE AND WONT GO ANYWHERE. IT STALLS AND LIKE IT SHUTTING OFF WITH THE OIL LIGHT AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. I RESTART THE VEHICLE AND IT DOES IT AGAIN LIKE IT DONT WANT TO MOVE. IT STALLS LIKE THREE TO FOUR TIMES AND IT WOULD RUN LIKE NORMAL. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS CAUSE IT STALLED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A INTERSECTION. IF THERE WAS CARS COMING WHICH I WAS LUCKY I WASN'T I WOULD HAD HIT ON BOTH SIDES. THIS IS NOT NORMAL FOR A CAR TO DO THIS. NO ONE KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE AND THIS IS A VERY SAFETY ISSUE. IT IS TO A POINT WHERE I AM SCARE DRIVING MY ESCAPE CAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. THE STALLING AND HESITATION ISSUE. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS DOES THIS. YOU CAN HAVING IDLE AND IT WONT STALL ONLY WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE. THE TURBO IS ALSO LOSING POWER WHEN THIS DOES THIS.

03/23/2019
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

ON A LONG ROAD TRIP WITH FAMILY AND FEEL VERY FORTUNATE THIS OCCURRED WHEN IT DID INSTEAD OF TWO HOURS EARLIER WHEN NAVIGATING ATLANTA TRAFFIC AS THIS WOULD HAVE MOST CERTAINLY LED TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. WE WERE DRIVING TO COASTAL GEORGIA AND HAD ABOUT 200 MILES LEFT TO OUR JOURNEY. NOT KNOWING AREA WE PULLED OFF TO GET GAS TO MAKE SURE WE HAD ENOUGH TO REACH OUR DESTINATION. AT BOTTOM OF EXIT RAMP CAR WOULD NOT STOP. PRESSED HARDER AND HARDER ON BRAKES AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. HAD THIS BEEN A BUSY SPOT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTER AS WE COASTED THROUGH THE STOP SIGN AND INTO THE ROAD BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. IT WAS 11 O'CLOCK AT NIGHT IN IN UNFAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS SO I DROVE REST OF THE WAY USING EBRAKE, NERVE RACKING TO SAY THE LEAST. NO WARNING JUST SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT SAID VACUUM PUMP FAILED. STILL WAITING TO HEAR IF THEY CAN FIX IT, SOME GEAR THAT TURNED IT SHEARED OFF INTO CAM. THEY ARE GOING TO TRY TO FISH IT OUT BUT, NOT SURE IF THEY'LL BE ABLE TO. GLADI WAS DRIVING AND IT DIDN'T HAPPEN IN DIFFERENT SITUATION WHERE BRAKES WERE CRITICAL! BAD SITUATION!

03/22/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/14/2019
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. TWO MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CRASH. THE CONTACT WENT OUTSIDE AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE PASSING BY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HOUSE WAS ON A HILL AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OCCUPANT IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED TOTALED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

03/21/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/19/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES IN ORDER TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALL'S FORD (2 MERRILL ST, SALISBURY, MA 01952) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

03/18/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, WHEN STOPPED, AND WHEN PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY OR THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. FLAMMER FORD OF SPRING HILL (3335 COMMERCIAL WAY, SPRING HILL, FL 34606, (352) 686-8255) QUOTED A REPAIR COST OF APPROXIMATELY $800. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,700.

03/18/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH STALLING OR THE CAR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED OF MOST OFTEN, IF I HAVE BEEN SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, OR STOP SIGN AND I TRY TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR WILL STALL AND LOSE POWER AND I WILL HAVE TO START IT ALL OVER AGAIN. I HAVE USUALLY BEEN ON A CITY STREET OR EVEN AFTER TURNING INTO OR GETTING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS ON AN INCLINE. I USED TO THINK THIS WAS RELATED TO LOW FUEL, BUT IT RECENTLY HAPPENED WHEN THE TANK WAS FULL. THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS AS I HAVE STALLED IN TRAFFIC BEFORE.

03/18/2019
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 03/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE REPEATEDLY MAKES NOISES WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, DRIVING OVER BUMPS, OR PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. THE SOUND COMES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION.

03/18/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/16/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

AFTER PARKING FOR 20 MINUTES OR LESS, I BEGIN DRIVING AND LOSE ACCELERATION AND MY GAS PEDAL WON'T WORK. I END UP COMING TO A STOP AND STALLING. THIS SOMETIMES HAPPENS AGAIN AFTER I RESTART MY VEHICLE. MY OIL LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON WHEN IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP/STALL. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I TOOK IT TO TWO MECHANICS AND SINCE THERE ISN'T ANYTHING TO DIAGNOSE (NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, FLUID LEVELS NORMAL), NOTHING CAN BE DONE. NEED HELP PLEASE. HONESTLY FRIGHTENED FOR MY SAFETY.

03/15/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN JULY OF 2018 FROM MURFREESBORO VOLKSWAGEN . 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED ONCE A MONTH THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON AND WHEN I ADD A LITTLE COOLANT TO IT THE LIGHT GOES OUT. BUT ONCE A MONTH YOU HAVE TO ADD COOLANT TO IT.

03/15/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, AFTER THE CONTACT FILLED UP THE FUEL TANK, IT TOOK FOUR ATTEMPTS FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE SOLENOID EVAPORATION SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS WERE BEING COMPLETED WITH MANUFACTURER APPROVED PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE DEALER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

03/15/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 03/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

INTERMITTENT STALLING OF MY 1.6 LITER ECOBOOST ENGINE. IT HAPPENS EVERY 3 TO 4 DAYS AND ONLY HAPPENS AFTER YOU START THE ENGINE AND DRIVE ABOUT 100 FEET. THE ENGINE WILL LOSE POWER AND DIE. YOU START IT BACK UP AND IT WILL DISPLAY LOSS OF POWER AND DIE AGAIN. NORMALLY THE 3RD TIME THE ENGINE STARTS AND RUNS PROPERLY. IT WILL THEN NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES FOR 3-4 DAYS. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT WILL NORMALLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AFTER GONG TO THE STORE AND WHEN LEAVING YOU PULL OUT OF PARKING LOT AND IT WILL STALL MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. IT HAS NEVER DONE THIS WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEED LIMIT.

03/14/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD RANDOMLY DOWNSHIFT, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REV AND THE SPEED TO DECELERATE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

03/14/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0XGX3D******
Summary

AT LOW SPEEDS (<20 MPH) ENGINE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL. OCCURRED 3 TIMES--ONCE ON A STATE PARK ROAD, ONCE ON A NEIGHBORHOOD STREET, AND ONCE ON AN INTERSTATE ACCESS ROAD. DEALER REPLACED "FUEL LOW PRESSURE SENSOR" AND RESET "KEEP ALIVE MEMORY AND MISFIRE MONITOR" ACCORDING TO REPAIR INVOICE.

03/13/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/09/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

CAR WAS STATIONARY, WE STARTED IT UP AFTER A DAY OF NORMAL DRIVING. THE WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD THAT SAID SOMETHING LIKE "STEERING SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE REQUIRED." TURNED CAR OFF AND ON TWO TIMES RESULTING IN SAME WARNING LIGHT AND COULD NOT TURN WHEEL. TURNED OFF AND ON FOR THIRD TIME AND LIGHT WAS GONE, STEERING WAS EASY AGAIN. WE DECIDED NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR TO A SHOP BECAUSE THE INABILITY TO TURN THE WHEEL WAS TERRIFYING AND DANGEROUS. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A SERVICE SHOP AND HAVE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING RACK.

03/13/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY STALL OUT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR WITHOUT WARNING. IT'S BUTTERS LIKE IT'S OUT OF FUEL THE ENGINE SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND THEN TURNS OFF. ONCE THE CAR SITS UNTIL THE ENGINE GETS COMPLETELY COOL IT WILL RUN NORMAL. SOMETIMES IT TAKES A THOUSAND MILES SOMETIMES IT TAKES 10. IT STALLS UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES BUT WILL NOT STALL IF IT'S IN PARK IDLING. AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE IT SHIFTS INTO SECOND AND THEN STALLS. TAKING IT TO SEVERAL PLACES AND IT'S NEVER ACTED UP WHEN THEY TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE SO NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT. IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN IF I PULL OUT ONTO A HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STALLS I COULD POTENTIALLY BEING A FATAL CRASH. HERE IS THE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE EXACT SAME SITUATION, IN THE COMMENTS IT'S SUGGEST REPLACING A FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR. THE SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. STILL EXPERIENCES THE SAME ISSUE. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/CNHRG4PEORU. I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE ON AND OFF FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. IT'S THE ONLY VEHICLE MY WIFE AND I OWN AND WE ARE AFRAID TO TAKE OUR CHILD ANYWHERE DUE TO THIS ISSUE.

03/13/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

AT 68,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY ESCAPE. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. WITHOUT 1ST GEAR, THE CAR WOULDN'T BUDGE. I HAD TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR TO GO ANYWHERE.

03/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

CAR HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR COOLANT BYPASS VALVE NEEDING REPLACED. I AM GOING THROUGH COOLANT QUICKER THAN IT SHOULD, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT FOR OVERHEATING COMES ON ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. THE PART HAS BEEN PART OF A RECALL FOR LATER MODELS OF MY CAR, BUT NOT MINE.

03/11/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/18/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

VEHICLE HAS REPEATEDLY LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING, ON MORE THEN ONE OCCASION WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC IN TOWN

03/11/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING CAR ON HIGHWAY A SENSOR CAME ON STATING THAT LOSS OF POWER STEERING VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL AND I WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY GET VEHICLE TO STEER OR TURN. I HAD TO MANUALLY FORCE VEHICLE TO RESPOND BECAUSE I HAD LOST ABILITY TO STEER OR TURN. FINALLY GOT OF HIGHWAY TO SAFETY

03/08/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAD AN ENGINE FIRE IN NOV 2018. WHAT HAPPENED MATCHES A RECALL FORD HAD ON A COOLANT LEAK CAUSING AN OIL LEAD CAUSING THE FIRE. I CONTACTED FORD ASKING FOR A REFUND FOR MY REPAIRS BECAUSE IT MATCHED THE RECALL. THEY ARE TELLING ME NO BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT LISTED IN RECALL. I ASKED IF IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT THERE WERE CARS NOT LISTED ON THE RECALL, BUT HAD THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD YES. ASKED HOW I COULD HAVE I CASE LOOKED INTO AGAIN FOR POSSIBLE PAYMENT AND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT THE NHTSA, WHICH IS WHAT I AM DOING.

03/07/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/28/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS ALWAYS LOW AND CONTACT HAD TO BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE WEEKLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 17326922. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

03/07/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE STALLS ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER STARTING. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN ON A COLD ENGINE, JUST A WARM ONE. IT SOMETIMES ACTS LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL ON A PARKING LOT FOR 2 OF THE INSTANCES, GOING AT SLOW SPEED OR STOPPED. ONE TIME IT WAS ON THE ROAD. HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK TO GET IT RESTARTED. DROVE FINE AFTER THAT. IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN PAST 8 WEEKS. FORD IS CLUELESS SINCE THERE ARE NO ENGINE CODES. THEY ARE REPLACING A FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND A ECOBOOST VALVE BECAUSE THEY HAVE A 2014 ESCAPE IN THERE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS WITH ENGINE CODES.

03/07/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/02/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

VEHICLE "SERVICED" FOR SAFETY RECALL 13S12 ON JULY 22ND 2017 AT FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER IN TULSA, OK VEHICLE IN SERVICE CENTER FOR 7 DAYS WHEN THE WORK ORDER CALLED FOR 2 DAYS. VEHICLE NEVER GAVE ANY INDICATION OF LOW COOLANT ENGINE TEMPERATURE WOULD BE HIGH UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS. VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND DIE REGULARLY. VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY 03/02/19 AND CEASED COMPLETELY REQUIRING A TOW TO FORD DEALERSHIP. AWAITING DIAGNOSIS FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENT. EXPERIENCING LOCALIZED OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE CYLINDERHEAD WHICH MAY CAUSE CRACKS THAT COULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK . THIS IS THE EXACT REASON FOR THE RECALL AND FORD HAS FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE CORRECTLY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AND USING IT TO COMMUTE MY FAMILY. FORD SHOULD TAKE OWNERSHIP AND MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR ALL OWNERS EXPERIENCING THESE ISSUES IT IS A DANGER TO PERSONAL SAFETY.

03/07/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A NEAR-ZERO TEMPERATURE MORNING APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE FROM LEAVING MY GARAGE, MY VEHICLE WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND SET TWO OBD CODES P2560/ P1299 . MEANING WITH NO WARNING MY SPEED WENT FROM 40 MPH TO LESS THAN 3 MPH. NO OTHER VEHICLE WAS BEHIND ME TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY ENGINE FOR 2014 FORD ESCAPES BUT NONE FOR A 2013. THIS IS A KNOWN COOLANT SENSOR PROBLEM. ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THIS HAS CAUSED MANY KNOWN ACCIDENTS. THERE IS NO WARNING TO GET TO A SAFE PLACE.

03/06/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM AN ENGINE VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT ONLY THE MANUFACTURER HAD A SPECIAL TOOL TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. ASHLAND FORD CHRYSLER (28715 US-2, ASHLAND, WI 54806, (715) 682-8400) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.

03/06/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 03/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN FORWARD AND REVERSE WHEN CAR STARTS UP FROM STOP ON CITY ROAD.

03/05/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

ENGLINE LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO COOLANT LEAK. LEAK HAS BEEN FIXED AND CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT THE ENGINE. MOST OF THE COOLANT CONTAINER, VALVES AND EVERYTHING ELSE HAS BEEN FIXED STILL IT CONTINUES. SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG. THE CAR IS STATIONERY, JUST AFTER STARTING IT SAYS COOLANT IS LOW AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE POURED MONEY INTO THIS CAR FOR COOLANT ISSUES FOR THE PAST YEAR, AND IT IS STILL HAPPENING.

03/05/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE INFORMATION PANEL ON MY SUV IS STARTING TO GET DARK OR SHALL I SAY IT GOES SLIGHTLY DARK. I CANNOT SEE MILEAGE AND CAN BARELY SEE THAT MY LIGHTS ARE ON. SOMETIMES THERE ARE WHITE LIGHTS GOING UP AND DOWN ON SCREEN

03/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE AND IT STALLS IN THE PARKING. I DRIVE TO THE STORE AND PARK DO MY SHOPPING I START THE CAR AND BEGIN TO PULL AWAY AND IT DIES OR STALLS. THE CAR RUNS GREAT AND STARTS THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO BUT STALLS OR DIES AND ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BUT STARTED IN EARLY FEB OF THIS YEAR

03/03/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/03/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD SHORTLY LEAVING THE HOUSE AFTER THE CAR SAT FOR A WEEK IN THE GARAGE. CITY STREETS AND PARKING LOT. HAD TO BACK UP MORE THAN ONCE TO NEGOTIATE A PARKING SPOT. MADE IT HOME OF ABOUT 4 MILES. POWER STERRING WAS GONE.

03/01/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

CAR MILAGE 11500 FUEL PUMP MAKING WEIRD NOISE AND THEN CAUSING CAR TO STALL SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT IDLE WHEN COMING TO A SLOWER STOP. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP 5 MONTHS AGO WHEN IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME. ALSO WAS TOLD FROM THE DEALER THAT THERE IS SOME ISSUES WITH THE FUEL MODULE THAT CAUSES THE PUMP TO FAIL. I AM TAKING THIS IN TOMORROW TO RECTIFY. MUST BE THE FUEL MODULE AFTER ALL.

02/28/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/27/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ENGINE STALLS WHEN ENGINE IS WARMED UP. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF HOUR OF DRIVING AFTER GETTING TO DESTINATION AND HAVING BEEN RESTARTED, ENGINE STALLS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION AFTER HAVING BEEN SITTING IDLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. WILL STALL OCCASIONALLY UP TO THREE TIMES IN QUICK SUCCESSION. WILL EVENTUALLY START AND NOT STALL. HAPPENS FREQUENTLY IN PARKING LOTS BUT VERY DANGEROUS WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED AND BROAD SIDED SEVERAL TIMES.

02/28/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE HAS STALLED TWICE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THE FIRST TIME IS STALLED IT WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION (I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SHOULDER) AND IT WOULD NOT START UP RIGHT AWAY. MY MECHANIC REPLACED AN 02 SENSOR, BUT WITHIN A WEEK IT STALLED AGAIN, THIS TIME AS I DROVE ON A CITY STREET. THIS TIME IT RESTARTED AFTER I PULLED OVER.

02/27/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/26/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G97DU******
Summary

THE EPS SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, AND LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AFTER A COMPLETE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE MAKES TURNING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT (NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE). I DROVE THE VEHICLE WITH NO HINT OF A PROBLEM. PARKED IT IN A GARAGE, AND WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE I GOT AN ERROR MESSAGE "STEERING ASSIST FAULT." FORTUNATELY, I WAS AT HOME, I DRIVE COUNTRY ROADS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND HAD THIS HAPPENED AT THAT TIME I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR TO NAVIGATE THE TURNS.

02/26/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE CONSTANTLY IS LOSING ANTIFREEZE SOMEWHERE... I DON'T KNOW IF ITS LEAKING OUT AND EVAPORATING ON THE ENGINE OR WHAT... BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE TEMP LIGHT WILL COME ON AND I WILL FIND THAT I AM EXTREMELY LOW ON ANTIFREEZE.... I TALKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IS HAS NO OPEN RECALLS, BUT I DO SEE THAT THIS EXACT YEAR HAD AN IDENTICAL RECALL DONE

02/25/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/17/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP IN A KROGER PARKING LOT GOING 5 MILES AN HOUR. ONLY 81,000 MILE AND JUST HAD 80,000 MANUFACTURERS CHECK UP THREE WEEKS EARLIER. WOULD NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL AND SOUNDED LIKE CRUMPLING PAPER UNDERNEATH. TOWED BACK TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP PUTTING REFURBISHED TRANSMISSION INTO ESCAPE. DOES NOT HAVE A TIMELINE ON WHEN IT WILL BE FINISHED.

02/25/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/07/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

DOORS WILL SHUT AND REMAIN SHUT EVEN WHEN DOORS ARE UNLOCKED AND CHILD LOCKS ARE DISENGAGED. A DOOR THAT IS NOT SECURELY LATCHED OR LATCHED INDEFINITELY COULD OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION INCREASING THE RISK OF AN INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE.

02/22/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKS 75% OF THE TIME, WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY

02/21/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH 73K MILES. LAST WEEK AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON WHEN COOLANT WAS ADDED IT DRAINED OUT OF THE WATER PUMP ONTO THE DRIVEWAY. APPARENTLY FORD IS THE ONLY RESOURCE TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE TIMING BELT AS IT HAD BEEN CONTAMINATED. THIS REPAIR CAME TO $1600. I HAVE ALSO SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON SEVERAL ON LINE FORUMS WHERE FOLKS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.

02/20/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE COOLANT LEVEL LOW WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED JIM FALK MOTORS OF MAUI AT 808-270-2600 (LOCATED AT 260 HANA HWY, KAHULUI, HI 96732) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,500.

02/20/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

CAR IS COMPLETELY DEAD WHEN IT RAINS AND IT TAKES SEVERAL TRY'S AND IT FINALLY STARTS. GOING DOWN THE ROAD ALL DASH LIGHTS INCLUDING RADIO GOES OUT AND THE OFF AND ON. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IT RAINS. WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF AND THEN START BACK UP. HAPPENS ON CITY AND HWY. HIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS NOW.

02/19/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
Incident Date: 05/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMUC9H99DU******
Summary

I HAD TO REPLACE ALL THE LUG NUTS DUE TO SWELLING, BECAUSE THE DESIGN OF THE ORIGINAL IS DEFECTIVE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PCM AND MAP ON JAN.7 2016, I PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL OF 2018, THE VEHICLE IS STILL HESITATING AND WANTING STALL THIS HAPPENS WHEN IN PARK OR COMING TO A STOP. SO THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. ALSO, THE MYFORD TOUCH SCREEN SOMETIMES WILL NOT RESPOND, WON'T CONNECT A PHONE OR THE RADIO WILL NOT WORK, THIS HAPPENS WHEN FIRST GETTING IN TO START THE VEHICLE. THIS ALL STARTED SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT.

02/19/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

BOUGHT VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018, WHICH SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY GOING INTO A LIMP MODE DUE TO "FALSE OVERHEATING". ENGINE THINKS IT IS OVERHEATING WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF STARTING VEHICLE, AND WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE TO OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. WITH 20 DEGREE WEATHER, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR AN ENGINE TO FULLY WARM. OCCURRENCES OF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: 12/31/18 - ONE TIME, A RESTART OF THE VEHICLE RESOLVED 1/10/19 - ONE TIME, LEFT VEHICLE AT WORK AT AFTER DRIVING 2/15/19 - 4 TIMES IN A ROW, AND HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO A SHOP 2/18/19 - SOON AFTER THE SHOP HAD IT AND REPAIRED A COOLANT LEAK. LIMP MODE OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH IS NOT NOT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, BUT I GENUINELY FEARED FOR MY LIFE. WHILE THE SHOP WAS HAVING TROUBLE REPLICATING THE PROBLEM TODAY, AS WAS I, THIS IS A LEGITIMATE SAFETY CONCERN. OVERHEATING CODE WAS PULLED BY COLUMBIA CAR CARE IN COLUMBIA, MO. STEVE, THE OWNER OF THE SHOP CAN ATTEST TO THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING. OTHER FORD ESCAPES WITH THE 1.6 MOTOR HAVE RECALLS FOR COOLING ISSUES, AND IT IS INTERESTING THAT MINE DOES NOT HAVE RECALLS PER YOUR WEB SITE. THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT.

02/17/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/21/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING, MY ENGINE COOLANT LOW NOTICE CAME ON AND THEN A BEEPING STARTED AND THE WARNING CAME UP THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND TO STOP SAFELY. I HAD THE CAR CHECKED, A HEATER HOSE AND COOLANT REPLACED. 3 WEEKS LATER, AGAIN AFTER A COLD START (IT WAS 25 OUT) I STARTED THE CAR AND THE ENGINE COOLANT LOW WARNING CAME ON AND RIGHT AFTER STARTING TO DRIVE, THE WARNING NOISES CAME ON AND THE CAR STOPPED. I HAD IT CHECKED BY BOTH FORD AND ANOTHER MECHANIC. THE OTHER MECHANIC WAS TOLD BY FORD IT WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE HOWEVER, FORD SAYS THERE IS NOT UPDATE AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.

02/17/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/17/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CAR WAS PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES STARTED SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE. TOTALED CAR. HAD RECENTLY HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND SAY WARNING HIGH TEMP. STOP SAFELY. TOOK TO FORD THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR ON BACKORDER. TOLD ME THE CAR WAS NOT REALLY OVERHEATING

02/17/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

CONSTANTLY FILLING WITH ANTIFREEZE AND CANNOT FIND A LEAK. REPLACED WATER PUMP HOPING TO SOLVE PROBLEM DID NOT. NOTICED MANY PEOPLE HAVE SAME PROBLEM ON GOOGLE SEARCH AND FOUND SOME CARS DID HAVE RECALL FOR THIS REASON. NOT SURE WHY MINE WAS NOT

02/15/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/08/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE IS STALLING. IN MOTION, TYPICALLY JUST AFTER APPLYING GAS OR WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. FIRESTONE AUTO REPAIR STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WAS PRODUCING HIGH VOLTAGE AND CAUSING ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY. THEY REPALCED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BUT THE ISSUE STILL REMAINS.

02/15/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/14/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 1.6L WITH ECOBOOST IS HAVING THE SAME COOLANT ISSUES AS MANY SIMILAR MODELS HAVE BEEN HAVING. HOWEVER, MY CAR'S VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECALL SO I HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL DESPITE IT CLEARLY BEING THE EXACT INSTANCE IN WHICH THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. FOR A CLARIFICATION OF THE ISSUE. THE COOLANT IS RAPIDLY DEPLETING DESPITE NO VISIBLE LEAKS OR SMELLS OF IT BURNING OFF, INDICATING THAT IT'S LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE (FIRE HAZARD AS ITS A POTENTIAL TO IGNITE) CAUSED IN PART BY FAULTY HOSING EQUIPMENT. WHEN THE COOLANT LEVELS GET TOO LOW, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND AN IMMEDIATE ALERT THAT THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING... EVEN THOUGH THE TEMPERATURE REMAINS UNCHANGED. THE CAR THEN BEGINS TO STALL UNTIL THE COOLANT LEVELS ARE RETURNED TO NORMAL.

02/13/2019
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

MY WIPERS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING MULTIPLE TIMES AT THIS POINT EVEN AFTER REPLACING 2 MODULES MEANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE WIPER LOCATOR SENSOR KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING AFTER STARTING THE CAR.

02/13/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXDUD******
Summary

THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS BEEN DOING IT AFTER BEING OFF FOR 0-60 MINUTES. I WON'T BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE AND THEN THE CAR STARTS SHAKING AND SHUTS DOWN.

02/12/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

ENGINE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION. YOU CAN ONLY ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. WILL RESTART AFTER SITTING AWHILE. VERY DANGEROUS.

02/12/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

HAS BEEN LEAKING COOLANT INTERMITTENTLY FOR PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. DEALER CHECKED IN PAST BUT NO CAUSE FOUND. HAS GOTTEN WORSE PAST MONTH. TODAY TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT IT IS LEAKING COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE AND THE 1.6 ECOBOOST NEEDS TO BE REPLACE AT A COST OF $2500. VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 55,000 MILES WITH ALL PREVENTIVE SERVICES PERFORMED. NO EXCUSE FOR THIS OTHER THAN A MANUFACTURING DESIGN DEFECT IN THE ENGINE. THIS HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED ON EARLY VERSIONS OF THE ESCAPE WITH SOME RECALLS DONE. THIS PRESENTS SAFETY ISSUE FOR ENGINE CATCHING ON FIRE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY NHTSA WITH EXTENSION OF SAFETY RECALLS TO PROTECT ALL ECOBOOST ENGINES. FORD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AND SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.

02/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

THIS CAR HAS THE EXACT SAME ENGINE AND COOLANT SYSTEM AS 2014 MODEL AND THAT MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR COOLANT LEAK ON ENGINE THAT COULD CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING OR ENGINE FORE, FOR SOME INEXPLICABLE REASON 2013 WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MY VEHICLE HAS THIS EXACT PROBLEM. THIS IS ABSURD.

02/11/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

AFTER STOPPING IN MY GARAGE AND EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, I ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED AND BASICALLY JUST BOUNCED OPEN AGAIN. I ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE IT AGAIN AND IT DID THE SAME THING. I OPEN AND CLOSED THE HANDLE ON THE OUTSIDE AND ON THE INSIDE. AFTER THIS I COULD CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED FOR OVER A MONTH.

02/11/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED, STALLED, AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JEFF DRENNEN FORD (801 S 2ND ST, COSHOCTON, OH 43812, (740) 622-0001) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,200.

02/11/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERABLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. TOMBALL FORD (22702 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375, (281) 378-3160) WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,891.

02/11/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX6DU******
Summary

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.

02/10/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGX6DU******
Summary

THE CAR LOOSES COOLANT INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THIS VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JULY 2012, JUST OUTSIDE THE DATES REPORTED ON YOUR WEBSITE FOR A POTENTIAL FIRE RISK FROM COOLANT LEAKS ON THESE VEHICLES. YOUR WEBSITE DAYS "AUGUST 2012" IS THE START DATE FOR THE PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES. SHOULD THE DATE RANGE BE CHANGED?

02/08/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/10/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER FOR IT TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARKS FORD & LINCOLN OF GAINESVILLE (3333 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609, (352) 372-4251) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

02/07/2019
Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE IDLING AT A DRIVE THRU WINDOW AT A RESTAURANT, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE OFF, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NORTH HILLS AUTOMOTIVE (1428 AUGUSTA ST, GREENVILLE, SC 29605, (864) 233-9002) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT NEW BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED ALONG WITH A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,300.

02/07/2019
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 02/07/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

SEATBELT FAILS TO RETRACT PROPERLY. THE TENSION ON THE RETURN IS INADEQUATE. IT WILL RETRACT BY PUSHING THE SEAT BELT BACK INTO THE SLOT TO SOME EXTENT BUT NOT FULLY AND CERTAINLY NOT ON IT'S OWN.

02/06/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

ENGINE AND COOLANT LIGHT ON AND THE VEHICLE IS STALLING AT IDLE STATE AND WHILE PULLING OFF AFTER WAITING ON TRAFFIC THEN PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT, SITTING AT LIGHT AND STALLED WHEN LIFT TURN GREEN, AND STALLED WHILE MERGING ON INTERSTATE. VERY DANGEROUS!! DUE TO STALLING I ALMOST GOT HIT! STARTED TO HAPPEN IN DECEMBER TOOK TO DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY 2/6/19

02/06/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO CHANGE INTO ANY GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE GEAR SHIFTER TO ENSURE THAT THE GEARS PROPERLY CHANGED OVER. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE COOLANT INDICATOR KEPT RANDOMLY FLASHING AND COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE COOLANT HAD TO BE CONSTANTLY CHECKED DUE TO BEING LOW OR NEARLY EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KING FORD (9555 KINGS AUTO MALL RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45249, 513-683-0220), BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

02/06/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY ESCAPE WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT, WITHIN A FEW MONTHS I HAD A LOW COOLANT ALERT- I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE CAP CORRECTLY AFTER AN OIL CHANGE, THEY FLUSHED THE LINES AND COULDN'T FIND ANY LEAKS SO THE CAP WAS REPLACED. I HAD A LOW COOLANT WARNING AGAIN AND MY COOLANT WAS REPLACED AT HOME, AND THEN ANOTHER WARNING SHORTLY AFTER, AGAIN REPLACED, COOLANT CLEARLY LEAKING FROM UNDER CAR BUT NO LEAKS COULD BE IDENTIFIED. THEN... DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH "TRANSMISSION FAULT" WARNING- PULLED OVER. CAR WAS SHIFTING NORMALLY, RESTARTED AND THE WARNING WAS GONE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY PULLED THE CODE: "FOR TCC JUDDER, WHICH IS BECAUSE THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS SLIPPING UNDER ANY LOAD, AND THERE IS A HARD SHIFT BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS." WAS TOLD I NEEDED A TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL (CAR HAS 64,000 AT THIS POINT.) BROUGHT THE CAR HOME AND IN THE DRIVEWAY IT STARTED LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. OPENED A CASE WITH FORD AND WAS TOLD THEY "DECLINE ASSISTANCE" TO HELP WITH REPAIRS. BROUGHT TO 2ND SHOP FOR 2ND OPINION AND WAS TOLD: TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS COMPLETELY BURNT, TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AT SOME POINT, THIS CAUSED THE COOLING TANK TO CRACK EXPLAINING THE DISAPPEARING COOLANT PROBLEM I HAD BEEN HAVING SINCE BUYING THE CAR, NO EXPLANATION WHY THE TRANSMISSION WOULD OVER HEAT. CAR SERVICED AT FORD REGULARLY AND WAS NOT HEAVILY DRIVEN. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 10 MONTHS AT THIS POINT AND WILL BE PAYING THOUSANDS FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION THAT FAILED WITH LOW MILEAGE.

02/05/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

AROUND JANUARY 2018 THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW AND COOLANT WAS ADDED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TOM'S FORD, KEYPORT FOR EVALUATION AND NO ISSUE WAS FOUND. IN JANUARY 2019 THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. I CHECKED THE COOLANT LEVEL AND IT SEEMED FINE. THE NEXT DAY ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO DRIVING THE HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARMING CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SAID TO SAFELY STOP. I PARKED AND CHECKED THE COOLANT AND IT WAS HALF EMPTY. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE CAR TO DRIVE TO THE CLOSEST SERVICE STATION. AFTER 30 SECONDS THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I PARKED AND WALKED TO THE SERVICE STATION TO BUY COOLANT AND ADDED IT TO THE VEHICLE. THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE DROVE OK. I TOOK IT TO TOM'S FORD ON JANUARY 4TH FOR EVALUATION. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL COOLANT LEAK IN THE ENGINE AND WOULD NEED TO EITHER REPLACE THE ENGINE OR TEAR IT DOWN TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME UNREPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. I SEE THE MANY OTHER 2013 ESCAPES HAVE HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE. IT WAS ALSO RECALLED IN DECEMBER 2012 FOR A COOLANT LEAK ISSUE.

02/05/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

THE 3RD TIME THIS HAPPENED WAS ON FRIDAY, FEB. 1, 2019. COLD MORNING. WARMED CAR AT 4 A.M. NO DELAY IN START UP. DROVE ABOUT 3 MILES. WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTO A VALLEY CAR MADE A DING NOISE. LOWERCASE I APPEARS IN CENTER OF DASH SCREEN. IT IS ORANGE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND A MESSAGE FLASHES ACROSS DASH STATING SERVICE ENGINE...SOMETHING ABOUT FLUID. I PROCEED ABOUT 1 BLOCK LIGHTS TURN RED CAR SHUTS DOWN. FOOT ON GAS DOES NOT WORK. NO TIME TO PULL OFF ROAD. I SHUT CAR OFF. SITTING IN CAR IN VALLEY NO CELL RECEPTION. ISOLATED. 5 BELOW ZERO. I PUT FLASHERS ON. AFTER 4 MINUTES I DECIDED TO TRY TO START CAR AND IT DID ONLY SHOWING ORANGE LIGHTS. CAR MOVED I DROVE TO SAFE PLACE AND HAD TOWED TO DEALER. THIS EXACT THING HAPPENED 2 OTHER TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED IN FEB 2015. EACH TIME REPAIRS WERE MADE AND YET THE SAME THING WHEREBY THE CAR ACTS LIKE IT IS GOING TO CATCH ON FIRE OR SOMETHING AND SHUTS DOWN WITH ONLY A FEW SECONDS TO RESPOND. AT NO TIME WERE THERE ANY SIGNS OF OVERHEATING. HIGH READINGS STEAM ETC. SPECIFIC DATES FOR THE FIRST 2 INCIDENTS WILL BE RESEARCHED BY ME AND REPORTED. EACH INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE SAME MANNER. ONE IN 2016, ONE IN 2017 AND NOW IN 2019. INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN CAR WAS MOVING, LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM HOME. IN THE MORNING, WINTER WEATHER. 2 LANE ROAD CITY DRIVING SNAKE LIKE ROAD GOING DOWN HILL. CAUSE NATURE NOT CLEAR. SERVICE STAFF EACH TIME FEEL THEY FIXED IT...HAPPENS AGAIN AND AGAIN. IS IT A SENSOR, COMPUTER ERROR, ENGINE????

02/05/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/05/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR ENGINE ISSUE

02/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

DEFECT CODE P1299 SAYS ENGINE OVERHEATING BUT JUST STARTED IT AND IT IS 6 DEGREES OUTSIDE WHEN IT HAPPENED SO HARDLY HOT.... I PULLED OUT OF WORK PARKING LOT AND CAR ENTERED 'LIMP' MODE - I COULD NOT EVEN BACK UP TO GET BACK IN THE WORK PARKING LOT. LET IT 'COOL DOWN' FOR 15 MINUTES AND THEN TRIED AGAIN TO GET IT TO THE DEALER JUST 1/4 MILE FROM MY WORK. DIED AGAIN ON THE MAIN ROAD - PULLED TO THE SIDE AND WAITED ANOTHER 15 MINUTES (DID I MENTION IT WAS 6 DEGREES?) THEN STARTED AND FLEW TO THE DEALER AND IT LIMPED THE LAST 100 FEET AGAIN. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE TIME TO LOOK AT IT THE NEXT DAY SO I HAD IT TOWED TO ANOTHER SERVICE STATION AND THEY FOUND THE CODE. BUT ENGINE IS NOT OVERHEATED...NO SIGN OF LEAKING OR ANYTHING BUT THE CODE - WE WIGGLED ALL THE WIRES ON THE SENSORS AND CAR STARTED AND IS RUNNING WITH NO ISSUE. ... YET. GOING TO GET THE SENSOR REPLACED NOW AND HOPE IT SOLVED THE PROBLEM.

02/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED PERIODICALLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. EVERY TIME THE COOLANT WAS REPLACED, IT WOULD LEAK OUT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRODUCED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC MULTIPLE TIMES, BUT NO FAILURE CODE COULD BE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO PADUCAH FORD (3476 PARK AVE, PADUCAH, KY 42001, (270) 444-0011) FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

02/03/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

02/03/2019 I PURCHASED THE CAR 12/31/2018. THESE THINGS OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS STATIONARY, TAKING OFF AND EXCELLING, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET AND ON A HIGHWAY (INTERSTATE), DRIVING STRAIGHT, TURNING, BRAKING, AND ON INCLINES AND DOWN HILL. IT ALSO INVOLVES FUEL/PROPULSION, ENGINE, SPEED CONTROL, SUSPENSION, WHEELS. IT STARTED WITH THE DASH LIGHTING UP WITH NO KEY IN IT. THEN IT STARTED A HARD IDLE ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN THE VEHICLE. SINCE I HAD IT IN LAST WEEK, THERE IS RATTLING, POPPING, GRINDING SOUNDS WITH GRABBING AND PULLING UNDER THE BACK OF THE CAR. NOW IT IS THE TRACTION AND INTELLIGENCE CONTROL ALL WHEEL WARNINGS AND SHUTTING DOWN THE CONTROL ON ITS OWN. IT STALLS IN TRAFFIC WHILE THE COMPUTER ATTEMPTS CORRECTIONS THAT FAIL TO CORRECT IT. IT HAS SLID FROM ONE SIDE OF AN OFF RAMP TO THE OTHER SIDE, BECAUSE THE TRACTION/ALL WHEEL INTELLIGENCE COULD NOT GET TRACTION. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. GRATEFUL THERE WAS NO ONE IN THE OTHER LANE. IT IS PUTTING MY LIFE AND EVERYONE AROUND ME IN SERIOUS DANGER OF BEING KILLED. I HAVE MENTIONED SOME OF THE ISSUES PRIOR TO THE LAST SERVICE ON IT AND TAKEN IT TO (PURCHASED FROM) JARRETT GORDON FORD WINTER HAVEN, FL AND (WORK DONE AT) JARRETT SCOTT FORD PLANT CITY, FL. I AM TOLD THEY CAN'T DIAGNOSIS IT UNLESS IT IS DOING THIS WITH THEM. I WILL BE TAKING IT BACK IN TOMORROW WITH ALL THE NEW ISSUES GOING ON WITH IT. IT IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I'VE ALREADY HAD THE OIL CHANGED, TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAINED AND REFILLED, FUEL INDUCTION, INJECTOR SERVICED (IT DID NOT HELP WITH FUEL CONSUMPTION), TUNE-UP, PLUGS CHANGED (DID NOT HELP), COOLANT FLUSH. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE I DIE OR ANY OTHERS DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS VEHICLES ISSUES. THESE LIABILITY ISSUES BELONG TO FORD COMPANY, NOT ME. ALL THIS SINCE I PURCHASED IT 12/31/2018 PROOF OF CONTACTING 6 + MEMBERS OF THE DEALERSHIPS. *TR

02/03/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 02/01/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WITHOUT WARRING. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS INDICATE NO ISSUES - BUT THE CAR STEERING HAS FAULT. PER SERVICE ADVISER, THE COST FOR REPAIR IS GOING TO BE BETWEEN $1,500 AND $2,000. BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ ON LINE, FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL - HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT APPLY TO 2013 FORD ESCAPE - EVEN THOUGH THE PART AFFECTED IS EXACTLY THE SAME.

02/02/2019
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/31/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN OCTOBER 2016 (SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S30/NHTSA 16V-643. THE RECALL RELATED TO A SIDE DOOR LATCH THAT MAY BREAK. I REPORTED THE SITUATION VIA REQUEST # 165121. I CONTACTED MY DEALER WHO SAID THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. I BELIEVE NEARLY 3 YEARS IS LONG ENOUGH TO SATISFY A SAFETY ISSUE.

02/01/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/13/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

CAR ECELERATES ON ITS ON, TRANSMISIN JERKS WHEN U PUT IT IN GEAR AFTER DISENGAGING THE HAND BREAK, ROLLING WHILE IN PARK WITH ENGINE OFF, TRANSMISSION JERKS WHEN CHARGING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR ESPECIALLY WHEN PULLING A HILL. BRAKES NOT HOLDING PROPERLY; I ALMOST ROLLED BACK INTO A CAR TODAY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON & STAYS ON. OMW TL THE SHOP TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC DONE IT GOES BACK OFF.

01/31/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/31/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

CERTAIN 2013 FORD ESCAPES HAVE BEEN RECALLED DUE TO AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK WHICH LED TO ENGINE FIRES. MY VIN IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST HOWEVER I HAVE HAD TO PUT COOLANT IN MY VEHICLE PROBABLY 10 TIMES NOW AND THIS MORNING I TURNED MY CAR ON AND IT SAYS 'ENGINE COOLANT LOW' FOLLOWED BY 'ENGINE TEMPERATURE HIGH. SAFETY' FORD COSTUMER SERVICE AND DEALERSHIPS REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY CAR IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES AS THE CARS ON THE RECALL, THEY RECOMMEND A TOTAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT ($8,400). THIS CAR DOES NOT FEEL SAFE TO DRIVE AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO HAVE AN ENGINE FIRE FOR FORD TO REALIZE OTHER CARS THAT ARE NOT ON THE RECALL LIST ARE AFFECTED.

01/31/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/29/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS17024599. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,616.

01/30/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

STEERING LOCKS UP DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ITS LIKE HAVING NO CONTROL OVER THE CAR. YOU CAN TURN IT BUT IT TAKES A VERY STONG PERSON TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 3 MONTHS. STARTING NOVEMBER 2018 AND IS STILL ON GOING. TOOK TO FORD THEY DONT WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM

01/29/2019
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/14/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

CAR OVERHEATED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. HAD TO PULL OVER ON AN EXIT RAMP. ATTACHED IS MY BILL FROM FORD FOR THE REPAIRS.

01/27/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

ANTIFREEZE IS DISAPPEARING WITH NO LEAKS VISIBLE OR SHOWN.

01/26/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

I HAVE A FORD ESCAPE 13 AND IS ALWAYS OVER HEATING ON ME,I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT 5 TIMES , .AND THEY CAN NOT FINE THE PROBLEM WITH IT, I GO OUT TO GET IN THE CAR AND IT GETS HOT RIGHT NOW ,WHEN I TRY TO DRIVE IT, THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVER SENSE I BUT THE CAR 12/17

01/25/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/25/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

VEHICALL ENGINE STALLS OUT QHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY. HAS DONE THIS MANY TIME IS LAST 6 MONTHS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.

01/25/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/23/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE SECOND ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND FINALLY RESTARTED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,500.

01/25/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/11/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

AFTER DRIVING CAR 30 MINUTES THEN PARKING FOR 15-20 MINUTES UPON RESTARTING CAR & MOVING INTO TRAFFIC THE CAR STUTTERS THEN STALLS. ORIGINALLY WAS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM NOW IS A DAILY OCCURRENCE. TAKING CAR TO MECHANIC TODAY TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC DONE. 1/25/2019.

01/24/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGX2DU******
Summary

THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAD A RECALL FOR LEAKING COOLANT ON BACK OF ENGINE. THE ONE I HAVE HAS THAT PROBLEM AND SAYING IT'S NOT ON THAT RECALL LIST. IT'S THE RECALL THAT COULD START A FIRE.

01/24/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE UPON STARTING. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A CONSTANT LOSS OF MOTOR POWER UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (SUNRISE FORD OF NORTH HOLLYWOOD, 5500 LANKERSHIM BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 91601, (877) 510-8967) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES; HOWEVER, THE DTC WAS NOT PRESENT TO REPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR A FAILURE REGARDING THE THROTTLE BODY PRIOR TO BEING REPAIRED BY FORD OF NORTH HOLLYWOOD. THE UNKNOWN DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A REMEDY TO REPAIR THE THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE HOSE FRACTURED ONTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEAR THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED FUMES FROM THE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TESTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TO PROVIDE FURTHER TECHNICAL GUIDELINES TO THE VEHICLE OWNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 13V584000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), AND 12V336000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), AS WELL AS NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE18007 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN DUE TO THE FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO ADDRESS THE MULTIPLE FAILURES AS WELL AS THE TWO SERVICE CAMPAIGNS (FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 12M02 AND 14N02 THAT HAD NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY MAIL FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/22/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

LESS THAT 85,000 AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. MECHANIC REPORTS THAT HE SEES AT LEAST 1 ESCAPE OR EXPLORER A MONTH WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUES. SLIPPAGE HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS AND DURING HIGHWAY TRAVEL.

01/22/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/22/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY CAR IS EXHIBITING THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS AS DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V-551, FORD RECALL 12S41 AND THIS VEHICLE WAS MADE IN THE SAME TIME PERIOD AS OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPES WHICH ARE AFFECTED YET FORD IS TELLING ME THIS HAS NOTHING TO MY VEHICLE. SAME TIME FRAME, SAME SYMPTOMS BUT NOT AFFECTED? HOW DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE TO ANYONE WITH A SHRED OF COMMON SENSE? THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DRIVING HOME FROM THE IGA STORE WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES FROM MY HOME. THE DRIVE THERE WAS FINE, DRIVING BACK THE CAR STATED HIGH TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY, ALONG WITH IT TRYING TO SHUT DOWN. SHUT THE CAR OFF, WAITED APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES STARTED THE CAR, DROVE HOME, PULLED IN THE DRIVEWAY SAME MESSAGE. PARKED THE CAR, NOW UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO READING THIS ERROR IT IS A FIRE HAZARD. THIS MODEL AND YEAR IS IN THE TIME FRAME THIS PARTICULAR RECALL WAS PUT IN PLACE.

01/21/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/20/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

AT 60,900 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. NO WARNING SIGNS, NO ENGINE LIGHTS, JUST LOST POWER AND DURING DRIVING AND PULLED OVER PUT IN PARK AND THEN ENGINE JUST REVVED AND WOULDN'T GO. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION JUST 900 MILES OVER WARRANTY. CONTACTED MANY CHANNELS WITHIN DEALER AND FORD BUT KNOW ONE WOULD HELP HAD TO PAY $4500.00 OUT OF POCKET TO GET REBUILT AT THE FORD DEALER. NOW WITH 37,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AGAIN AND THE DEALER WILL DO NOTHING, FORD WILL DO NOTHING AND THEY SAY I NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION AT THE AMOUNT OF $4500.00 AGAIN. SAME SYMPTOMS THIS TIME, NO WARNING JUST FAILED. THIS TO ME IS CRAZY I HAVE TO BE ON MY 3RD TRANSMISSION WITH A VEHICLE THAT HAS 99K MILES. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY AND ISSUE WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS AS THE INTERNET IS FULL OF COMPLAINTS WITH THIS EXACT ISSUES. ALSO THE MANY TRANSMISSION SHOPS I HAVE SPOKE TO HAVE SAID THEM SAME THING, LOTS IF ISSUES AND VERY COMMON TO FAIL EARLY.

01/19/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

MY ESCAPE SEL 1.6L 6 MONTHS AGO AFTER GETTING A FULL TANK OF GAS MY CAR STARTED AND THEN STARTED TO SHAKE AND STOPPED. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART FOR 10 MINS AND ONLY IF I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOD. CALL DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF A PROBLEM AND LET THEM KNOW IF IT OCCURRED AGAIN. MY CAR IS STALLING MAKING A NOISE, SHAKING AND THEN NO POWER JUST DIES. I AM SCARED FOR MY SAFETY. IT DOES IT NOW WHILE I AM DRIVING. I HAVE FOUND WHERE THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME YEAR BUILT AND TYPE CAR FOR THIS ISSUE. JUST NOT FOR THE 1.6 ENGINE BUT THE 2.0 ENGINE. I HAVE HAD THE CAR CHECKED AT TO CAR PLACES AND THEY CAN NOT FIND THE ISSUE.... THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE PLEASE HELP!!!! PLEASE LOOK AT THE NVA-215SM 15V-813 AGIAN THIS HAPPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45 MILES AN HOUR OR PULLING OUR FROM A STOP!! I HAVE LOOKED ON LINE AN THERE ARE AT LEAST 40 OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2013 ESCAPE 1.6L STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE!! AND CLEARLY THE SAME ISSUE AS LISTED ABOVE ON THE 2013 ESCAPE 2.0 ENGINE THEY WERE MADE AT THE SAME PLANT IN LOUISVILLE, SAME YEAR ETC... I AM CONCERNED I WILL BE HIT OR MY CAR. I CAN NOT LET ME TEENAGER DRIVE THIS CAR!!!! HELP HELP HELP

01/19/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/18/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

MY CAR WILL STOP WHILE I AM DRIVING IT.. THE ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON THE CAR SHAKES AND THE LIGHT FLASH... THIS IS DANGEROUS.

01/18/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/21/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND COOLANT INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A DRASTIC REDUCTION IN SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AS IT STALLED. AFTER WAITING A BRIEF MOMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE SAFELY DRIVEN. BOB BELL FORD (7125 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061, (410) 766-3600) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 12S39 AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WERE ISSUED IN MID 2014. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE KIT REQUIRED TO SERVICE THE RECALL CAMPAIGN HAD NOT BEEN ADMINISTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PROVIDED TECHNICAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION PERTAINING TO WHAT WAS INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DID NOT BELIEVE THE REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE THE GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

01/18/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER SHIFTING INTO THE PARK POSITION, THE DISPLAY INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER OPERATE IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WILLIS FORD(15 NORTH DUPONT BLVD, SMYRNA, DE) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BUSHING THAT CONNECTED THE SHIFT CABLE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000. *TT CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT BACK ON, NONETHELESS IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER AS THE VEHICLE WAS STILL REGISTERING THAT IT WA "ON" AND IN REVERSE. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. 'PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

01/17/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/12/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO COURTESY FORD (1636 DOGWOOD DR, CONYERS, GA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT MULTIPLE COOLANT LEAKS WERE DISCOVERED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

01/17/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX0DU******
Summary

ENGINE STALLING IN TRAFFIC. BUT NO ENGINE CODE SHOWING. HARD TO RESTART AFTER STALLING. THIS WAS ON A CITY STREET. ALSO MISSING WHEN GOING UP HILL.

01/17/2019
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 01/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT WHEN BUCKLING UP. SLACK REMAINS WHILE DRIVING.THIS DOESN'T EFFECT THE G LOCK MECHANISM. IF IN A CRASH THE SEAT BELT IS USELESS TO PREVENT IMPACT OF STEERING WHEEL. A PERSON WOULD ONLY HAVE AND AIRBAG TO PROTECT DURING AN IMPACT. SEAT BELT THAT DON'T RETRACT SHOULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IN ANY VEHICLE.

01/17/2019
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

NO MATTER HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE TANK THERE IS A CHANCE OF THE ENGINE STALLING. THIS STALLING OCCURS AT RANDOM. IN TRAFFIC THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. SO FAR WE HAVE HAD 3 CLOSE CALLS AFTER STALLING. MY CAR ENGINE HAS STALLED A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. 65K MILES AND HAS NOT HAD ANY OTHER GAS LINE PROBLEMS. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL AND FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES FROM THE CAR STALLING WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR WOULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION IN A STREET. THE CAR WOULD STALL AFTER START. THE CAR WILL STALL ON A HIGHWAY. THE CAR WOULD STALL WHILE TURNING.

01/15/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/15/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, I HAVE TO REFILL MY ENGINE COOLANT ON AVERAGE ONCE A WEEK. IT DRAINS QUICKER DURING WINTER MONTHS. I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN MULTIPLE TIMES BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. THIS MAKES NO SENSE SINCE YOU RARELY NEED TO REFILL ENGINE COOLANT THIS OFTEN.

01/14/2019
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 01/06/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G93DU******
Summary

THE LUG NUTS USED ON THE WHEELS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO SWELLING, WHICH MAKES IT SO THE LUG WRENCH SUPPLIED BY FORD TO REPLACE THE TIRE IN CASE OF A FLAT WILL NOT FIT THE LUG NUTS. A GOOGLE SEARCH CAN QUICKLY SHOW THAT THIS IS A COMMON FORD PROBLEM, AND CAN BE DANGEROUS TO THE CUSTOMER AS THEY CAN BE STRANDED ON THE ROADSIDE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AS THE LUG WRENCH IS NON-USABLE WITH THE SWOLLEN LUG NUTS. THE "SWELLING" WAS ALSO DESCRIBED BY COSTCO TIRE CENTER, AS THEY HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE TIRES OFF DURING A STANDARD TIRE ROTATION.

01/14/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G97DU******
Summary

2013 ESCAPE WAS "ROUTINE" TRANSMISSION SERVICED AT MATTHEWS FORD IN BROKEN ARROW OKLAHOMA ON NOVEMBER 26,2018. AFTER THIS SERVICE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND APPT. MADE TO RE-CHECK BECAUSE OF A JERK SENSATION IN LOWER GEAR SHIFTS. ON DECEMBER 6, 2018, ABOUT 60 MILES FROM TULSA, TRAVELING SOUTH ON INDIAN NATION TURNPIKE TO TEXAS, CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED AT 80MPH. APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES LATER, THE TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. CRUISE CONTROL AND A SPEEDOMETER DID NOT MATCH SO CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED. JERKING AND SPUTTERING BEGAN AND THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF. AT THAT POINT SMOKE CAME FROM THE HOOD OF THE ENGINE AND FIRE HAD IGNITED UNDERNEATH. WITHIN TWO MINUTES THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE ESCAPE WAS IN FLAMES. (VIDEO OF FRONT IN FLAMES, AND A TRAIL OF FLUID LEADING UP TO THE BURNING ESCAPE). IT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED INCLUDING ALL CONTENT. CONTACTED MATTHEWSFORD AND FORD CORPORATION AND BASICALLY WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. INSURANCE ADJUSTER HAD ASSESSED THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FIRE DUE TO THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. MATTHEWSFORD, NOT FORD WOULD NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND THEY SHOULD HAVE IN SOMEWAY. THEY FAILED IMMENSELY.

01/14/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

I HAVE TO REFILL COOLANT EVERY 10-14 DAYS. THE COOLANT INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AND IT IS DOWN TO THE MINIMUM LEVEL. THE WATER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED AND DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THERE IS NO VISIBLE LEAK. SEVERAL MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM. IT STARTED IN MAY, 2018 AND HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED IN JUNE, 2018.

01/10/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

NOTICED LEAK IN DRIVEWAY. BROUGHT TO LOCAL MECHANIC. THERE IS MUCH FLUID ON THE RACK AND PINION STEERING ASSEMBLY. SINCE THERE IS NO DIPSTICK, MUST BRING TO DEALER. TOLD THEY HAVE HAD OTHER COMPLAIN OF SAME ISSUE. ALSO LEAK AT TRANSMISSION. LOOSE BOLTS. DO NOT KNOW IF PROBLEM IS RESOLVED YET MUST WAIT 2 WEEKS FOR DEALER APPOINTMENT. AFRAID ALL FLUID WILL LEAK OUT. HAVE READ THIS IS A COMPLAINT OF OTHERS BUT NO RECALL

01/09/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/21/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J91DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING, MY CAN STALLED OUT, THEN UPON EXITING ONTO A HIGHWAY THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. TOOK IT IN TO GET IT LOOKED AT AND NOTHING WAS FOUND TO CAUSE MY CAR TO NOT ACCELERATE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME AND WITHIN 3 WEEKS MY CAR, AGAIN WHILE DRIVING STALLED OUT AND COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS SCARY BECAUSE I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THIS CAR HAS BEEN A COMPLETE NIGHTMARE AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. THIS REPAIR IS GOING TO COST ME OVER $1,100 TO FIX. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW FORD IS GOING TO FIX THIS AS IT SEEMS TO BE A ISSUE FOR MANY FORD OWNERS AND THERE IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION GOING ON FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM.

01/06/2019
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/28/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

JUST PAID $2000.00 TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE STEERING ON MY FORD ESCAPE. I'VE READ COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AS MINE. DRIVING OR STOPPED THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE" COMES ON. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES TO ME. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING QUIT. I CAN'T EXPLAIN THE PANIC THAT COMES OVER A PERSON WHEN YOU HAVE ZERO CONTROL WHEN STEERING. I AM 70 YEARS OLD AND IT TOOK ALL MY STRENGTH TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID A CRASH. SECOND TIME: I CAME OUT OF CHURCH, STARTED THE CAR AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. I HAD TO STRAIN TO GET THE CAR ON THE ROAD FOR HOME. THE LAST TIME WAS IN MY GARAGE BEFORE I DROVE IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR MY APPOINTMENT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I'VE WAS TOLD BY THE FORD GARAGE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED IN 2011; THEREFORE, THE 2013 ESCAPES HAVE NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. ALL ANYONE HAS TO DO IS READ ALL THE COMPLAINTS WITH THE 2013 STEERING FAILURE TO KNOW THAT THE 2013 FORD ESCAPES NEED TO BE RECALLED. PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE FATALITY RECORDS SHOW DEATHS DUE TO POWER STEERING FAILURE.. INCIDENTS OCCURRED BETWEEN NOV. 28, 2018 AND DEC.10/18. *TR

01/06/2019
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT FORUMS, YET FORD HAS NOT TAKEN ANY STEPS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ITS CUSTOMERS. MY CAR, IN A FASHION IDENTICAL TO THE 140,000 ESCAPES WITH THE 2.0L ENGINES, STALLS SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES THIS RANDOMLY, REPEATEDLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING. I'VE BEEN FORTUNATE SO FAR AND HAVE HAD THE STALLING OCCUR ONLY IN LOW SPEED SITUATIONS BUT I UNDERSTAND THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE STALLED AT HIGH SPEEDS. MY CAR IS A 1.6L AND WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I'VE HAD THE POWER CONTROL MODULE REPLACED BUT THAT HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. HOW MANY MORE ACCIDENTS ARE REQUIRED BEFORE ALL VEHICLES WILL BE FIXED? THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATE PREVENTING DEALERS FROM PULLING THE ERROR CODES AND SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING GIVEN THE DANGER OF THE SITUATION AND THE EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION ON THE INTERNET AND THE EXISTENCE AND CORRECTION OF AN IDENTICAL PROBLEM IN 140,000 OTHER VEHICLES. IT'S UNCLEAR WHY THE OWNERS OF 1.6L ENGINES, WHICH CLEARLY SUFFER THE SAME FLAWS AND RISKS, ARE SUBJECT TO SEVERE INJURY, IMMENSE FRUSTRATION, UNRESOLVED ISSUES AND ESCALATING COSTS TO DRIVE WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A RELIABLE, SAFE FAMILY VEHICLE.

01/05/2019
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

MY ESCAPE HAS STALLED 2-3 TIMES WITHIN A 12 HOUR WINDOW WHILE MOVING. I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN THE PARKING LOT AND RE-START THE VEHICLE.

01/04/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/04/2019
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

VEHICLE SHOWED AN OVERHEATING ERROR LIGHT AND BEGAN TO STALL IN A PARKING LOT. HOOD WAS POPPED AND COOLANT INVESTIGATED. COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. OWNER WALKED TO NEAREST STORE, BOUGHT COOLANT, AND REPLACED COOLANT. VEHICLE OVERHEATING LIGHT WENT AWAY, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSING. DEALERSHIP RAN PRESSURE TEST AND CHECKED FOR VISIBLE SIGNS OF LEAK. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DISCOVER LEAK OR ISSUE. NOTHING WAS REPLACED OR FIXED. DEALERSHIP TOLD OWNER TO JUST KEEP DRIVING IT AS NO ISSUE WAS FOUND. OWNER DROVE VEHICLE FOR 2 MORE MONTHS. UPON GETTING AN OIL CHANGE, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SAID THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY AND REPLACED MISSING COOLANT. VEHICLE HAS 57,000 MILES ON IT.

01/03/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHIPOLA FORD (4242 LAFAYETTE ST, MARIANNA, FL 32446, (850) 482-4043) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR AND THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V584000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

01/03/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/31/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO DRIVE SAFELY. ONCE SHE APPROACHED ANOTHER RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. ON ONE OCCASION, PRIOR TO STALLING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND OIL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARMAX (13300 N INTERSTATE HWY 35, AUSTIN, TX 78753, (512) 873-2315) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

01/03/2019
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/21/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

LOSS OF COOLANT AT OR NEAR THE RESERVOIR LOW LEVEL LIGHT GOES ON ABOUT EVERY 3 WEEKS. MECHANICS HAVE CHECK SYSTEM TWICE UP TO THE FIREWALL AND HAVE NOT FOUND A LEAK/CAUSE. THE LEAK OCCURS BOTH WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION AS EVIDENT OF THE POOL OF COOLANT UNDER THE CAR IN THE DRIVEWAY. THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR ABOUT A YEAR.

01/01/2019
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/09/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXODU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL TITANIUM 4X4 HAS LESS THAN 69,000 MILES. THE SUV STALLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING RIGHT AFTER STARTING IT UP DURING WARN STARTS. IT NEVER SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. IT HAPPENS AFTER YOU'VE DRIVEN IT FOR A WHILE AND STOP AT A STORE, POST OFFICE OR GAS STATION START IT UP AND DRIVE ABOUT 15 TO 20 FEET AT LOW SPEED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, PARKING LOT, AND WITHOUT NOTICE IT STALLS. I RECENTLY PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC, AND IT STALLED ON ME I PUSHED TURNED ON MY FLASHERS AND STARTED HONKING MY HORN TO GET PEOPLE TO SLOW DOWN SO I WOULDN'T GET HIT. I FEEL LIKE I'M IN A DEATH TRAP. THE FIRST DAY IT HAPPENED TO ME WAS ON DECEMBER 9, 2018, WHICH WAS FOUR DAYS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE FAULT, PROBLEMS AND COMPONENT PARTS ARE UNKNOWN! ALSO, I KEEP GETTING A COMPUTER MESSAGE. IT'S RANDOM ALSO BUT DOESN'T ALWAYS HAPPEN BEFORE OR AFTER THE STALLING ISSUE. "BATTERY SAVER _ SYSTEM OFF PLEASE TURN IGNITION OFF OR START THE ENGINE.

12/31/2018
Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/23/2016
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G91DU******
Summary

MY FIANC AND I WERE PULLING OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED AND STOPPED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THE SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY AND MY FIANC IS VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! IT WASN'T UNTIL WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THAT WE REALIZED THAT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE HAS HAD SO MANY RECALLS. THERE ALSO HAS BEEN SO MANY OFFICIAL STALLING COMPLAINTS THAT AN INVESTIGATION HAD BEEEN NECESSARY! SINCE THE ACCIDENT, THE STALLING ISSUE HAS NOT IMPROVED BUT WORSENS AND IS NOW STALLING EVERYTIME WE PUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. IT STALLS AND WON'T START AGAIN. HE WAS DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY; UPON EXITING THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF AT THE HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP LUCKILY HE WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF ON THE SHOULDER OR HE WOULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN YET ANOTHER ACCIDENT AND POTENTIALLY KILLED! FORD REALLY NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM! THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ MOST ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. WHEN MY FIANC WAS INJURED IN THE FIRST STALLING ACCIDENT WE WEREN'T THE OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE, MY AUNT WAS ALLOWING US TO BORROW HER VEHICLE AND SHE RECENTLY SOLD IT TO US; NOW THAT WE OWN THE VEHICLE WE REALIZE THAT THE ACCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED AND SHOULD HAVE! ALSO I UNDERSTAND THE SIDE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING IS ANOTHER RECALL ISSUE THAT HASN'T BEEN ADDRESSED WITH OUR SUV!

12/30/2018
Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J97DU******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, IT SER ME LIKE IT IS NOT RUNNING RIGHT, AND THINK IT IS GOING TO DIE ON US IN TRAFFIC. THE FRONT SEAT BELT DOES NOT GO BACK IN THE AREA WHERE IT BELONGS AND SITS ON THE FRONT SEAT. THE PASSENGER DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE RIGHT WHEN YOU OPEN IT. IT WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL YOU PUSH THE HANDLE DOWN AND THEN IT WILL CLOSE AND LOCK. WE ARE AFRAID TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCE WITH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE CAR ACTS AND RUN. WE JUST WANT IT FIX OR REPLACE VEHICLE.

12/27/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/21/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 ECO BOOST. FIRST ISSUE WAS A FAULTY WATER COOLING VALVE CODE P26B7. REPLACED THE VALVE AND 2 DAYS LATER THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT LEVEL AND ABOUT 2 DAYS LATER THE COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT COMES BACK ON. MY VIN ISN'T COVERED BY THE RECALL, BUT THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME AS MULTIPLE COOLANT LEAK RECALLS .

12/27/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

POWER ASSIST MESSAGE AT APPROXIMATELY 200,000. ONLY PROBLEM. FORD SAYS COSTS ARE APPROXIMATELY $1,800. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS. WHY NO RECALL?

12/27/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

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

12/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

CAR IS STALLING OUT AT LOW SPEEDS, PARKING LOTS, LIGHTS, DOES'NT MATTER IF IT IS HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE HEATER ON OR OFF, THE LAST TIME IT STALLED OUT I WAS IN A 45 MILE ZONE AND JUST CUT OUT ON ME, I GOT TO THE CENTER TURN LANE AND GOT MY FLASHERS ON, I HAD TO GET IT TO A STOP, THE WORST PART IS NOT BEING ABLE TO STEER IT. I GOT IT IN PARK AND IT FINALLY RESTARTED AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL IN TO PARKING LOT. IT WAS RAINING AND I COULD SEE A CAR COMING IN BEHIND ME, THANK GOD IT STARTED RIGHT BACKUP AGAIN. THOUGHT I HAD GOT SOME BAD GAS WITH WATER, RAN THE CAR TO ALMOST EMPTY 2 TIMES AND PUT IN GAS TREATMENTS AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE GAS, DIDN'T HELP. I ALSO AM GETTING LOW ENGINE COOLANT EVEN THOUGH I FILL IT EVERY WEEK. THIS STARTED LAST WINTER, I DON'T GET THE WARNING DURING THE SUMMER ONLY WINTER WITH THE HEATER, FORD SUPPOSEDLY FIXED THIS WHEN THEY FOUND A LEAKING HOSE $812 DOLLARS LATER STILL HAVE TO ADD COOLANT AND STILL STALLING OUT ON ME. I MENTIONED THE RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. FORD MENTIONED NEW SPARK PLUGS AND AIR FILTER, THE ONLY THING IS I AM NOT GETTING CHECK ENGINE CODE OR LIGHT, JUST STOPS . TALKED WITH NUMEROUS MECHANICS AND THEY ALL SAY IF IT WAS SPARK PLUGS ETC, I WOULD GET A MISFIRE CODE OF SOME KING. CHANGED THE AIR FILTER WHICH IT WAS LONG SINCE I DONE THIS. LOOKING INTO GETTING SPARK PLUGS CHANGED BUT DON'T THINK THAT'S THE PROBLEM SINCE I AM NOT GETTING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THINK SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG

12/23/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

MY 2013 HAS EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUES AS MY OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT I HAVE READ ON THIS WEBSITE. SOON AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON THE VEHICLE STALLS AND IT TELLS ME THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES NOW AND I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 5 DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. NONE HAVE FOUND ANYTHING WRONG. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.

12/21/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.

12/21/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL: WHILE MY VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THE HEAT IS COMING OUT NORMAL BUT WILL START TO SMELL LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING BUT AS I SLOW DOWN OR COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE CAR STARTS BLOWING VERY COOL THEN THE TEMPATURE GAGE MOVES TO H THEN THE SAFETY LIGHT POPS ON SHOWING "OVERHEATING STOP SAFELY" BUT THE CAR WILL NEVER SHOW ANY SMOKING FROM THE HOOD. THE CAR HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST MONTH UNTIL 12/17/2018 I STARTED THE CAR UP TO WARM IT BEFORE I LEFT WORK, AND IT WOULDN'T DEFROST AND IMMEDIATELY THE TEMPERATURE GAGE MOVED TO H AND ON THE DASH IT SAID OVERHEATING STOP SAFELY AND THE CAR WASN'T IN MOTION NEITHER HAD IT WARMED UP PROPERLY BUT WHEN THE LIGHT WENT OFF I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE , AS I APPROACHED MY DESTINATION THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN ON ITS OWN AND THE SAFETY LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN THAT'S WHEN THE BURNING SMELL STARTED GETTING STRONGER AND IT WOULDN'T LET ME GIVE THE CAR GAS TO GO THE ODOMETER WOULDN'T MOVE PASS 5MILES SO I STOPPED THE CAR AND SHUT IT OFF, BUT THEN WHEN I STARTED IT UP AGAIN BEFORE WORK THE CAR WOULD ALLOW ME TO SHIFT GEARS BUT NOT GIVE IT GAS DUE TO THE CAR SAYING IT'S IS OVERHEATING BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER HAD A LEAK AND HAS NOT PHYSICALLY SHOWED LEAKING ON TO THE GROUND I HAVE HAD OIL AND FLUIDS CHANGED BY PROFESSIONALS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIPS LIKE VALVOLINE AND WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR AND NOTHING WAS EVER REPORTED TO ME OF A LEAK ANY WHERE BUT SOMEHOW MY COOLANT RESERVOIR IS STAYING EMPTY AFTER BEING REFILLED. I BELIEVE THE ONLY PLACE THE FLUID COULD BE LEAKING IS WITHIN THE MOTOR BECAUSE I HAVE PARKED THE CAR IN SEVERAL DRY SPOT AND IT SHOWED ABSOLUTELY NO LEAKING SIGNS.

12/20/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN LEAKING COOLANT OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS. I HAVE BEEN FILLING IT AND THE COOLANT LOW INDICATOR CONTINUES TO COME ON IN INCREASING FREQUENCY. TODAY(12/20/2018) IT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING, STARTED TO SHAKE, DISPLAYED OVERHEATING, AND THEN STALLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FILLED IT WITH COOLANT AND IT WAS DRIVEABLE AGAIN. I READ THAT THIS IS CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION AND BEG THAT A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED TO INCLUDE THE 2013S ALONG WITH THE 2014 AND NEWER ESCAPES.

12/20/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

VEHICLE CONSISTENTLY DISPLAYS LOW COOLANT WARNING AND VISUAL CHECKS CONFIRM LOW COOLANT LEVELS. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT SUDDEN OVERHEAT WARNINGS WITH RAPID TEMPERATURE GAUGE RISE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING WHILE IN MOTION. TEMPERATURE BYPASS/DIVERSION VALVE RECALL WAS PERFORMED EARLIER THIS YEAR, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. THE LAST EVENT OCCURRED IN HEAVY MID-TOWN MODERATE SPEED (35MPH) TRAFFIC, LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AFTER START-UP, AND NEARLY RESULTED IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

12/19/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/18/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

THE CAR HESITATE OR THE ENGINE STALL SOON AFTER STARTING, IF YOU DON'T DRIVE OFF IMMEDIATELY THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENS ON COLD STARTS BUT MOSTLY AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN RUNNING.

12/19/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR WAS PLACED INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

12/18/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/14/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH,SUDDENLY, THE CAR BECAME WEAK AND WOULDN'T MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 65 MPH WITH THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY AND I HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT SINCE DUE TO LACK OF ACCELERATION POWER AND THE ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON.

12/18/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

STARTING IN MAY 2018, COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON, I REPLACED FLUID. SINCE THEN IT HAS BECOME A CONSTANT. I TOOK IT TO 2 DEALERS THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG. I OUT A LARGE CARDBOARD UNDER CAR & THE LEAKAGE IS VERY OBVIOUS. I PUT ALMOST A GALLON OF COOLANT IN VEHICLE IN ONE MONTH. GOT IN TOUCH WITH FORD, THEY SAID CONTACT YOU & GO TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER FOR ANOTHER INSPECTION OF LEAK. FORD ALSO SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS MODEL BUT OTHER MODELS OF 2013 & 2014 HAVE THIS PROBLEM & THEY ARE THE SAME TYPE OF CAR.

12/13/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE,MY POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY AND AN ICON ON THE DASH STATING "STEERING ASSIST ERROR". LUCKILY I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY AND WAS JUST ABOUT TO PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY HOWEVER, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ISSUE HAD I BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. I BEGAN LOOKING ONLINE AND FOUND THAT MANY OTHER DRIVERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND NOBODY HAS DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I CANT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE INNOCENT CIVILIAN'S DRIVING AROUND WHOS POWER STEERING CAN TURN OFF AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 62K MILES AND I FOUND THAT THE FIX WILL BE $2K. I ALSO FOUND ONLINE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR THIS BUT FOR ONLY A VERY FINITE AMOUNT OF VEHICLE. THIS IS BEYOND DANGEROUS AND COMPLETELY NEGLIGENT BY FORD AND ALL OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED.

12/12/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

TWO ISSUES ' SOMETIMES ONE WOULD FOLLOW THE OTHER. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 94,000 MILES ON IT. AUTO LOSES COOLANT FREQUENTLY WITHOUT ANY VISIBLE LEAKS. HAVE TO REPLACE/ADD COOLANT EVERY COUPLE WEEKS, SOMETIMES MORE FREQUENTLY. VEHICLE WOULD DISPLAY LOW COOLANT SIGN AND WITHIN MINUTES THE "HIGH TEMPERATURE, PLEASE PULL OVER SAFELY" SIGN WOULD SHOW AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD RISE TO THE TOP AND CAR WOULD GO INTO LIMP MODE. ISSUE HAPPENED IN DIFFERENT DRIVING CONDITIONS - TWICE ON HIGHWAY, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS HAD THERE BEEN A CAR DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. TWO LOCAL AUTO SHOPS POINTED OUT SAME RECALLS/TSB'S AND SAID THE CAR SHOULD BE TAKEN TO DEALER. I TOOK MY CAR TO TWO DEALERS AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND COULD GIVE ME NO VALID SOLUTION TO MY ISSUE. (EVENTUALLY ONE DEALER SAID I HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND BLOWN ENGINE AND THAT THE CAR WAS UNDRIVABLE AND WANTED $6500 TO REPLACE THEM ' SO WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP AND THEY SAID THE GASKET/ENGINE WERE JUST FINE.).

12/12/2018
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING. NEVER HAPPENS WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. DRIVE THE CAR, TURN OFF WHILE IN A STORE. THEN I RESTART THE CAR, STARTS NORMAL, THEN START DRIVING AGAIN AND IT STALLS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. AFTER IT STALLS, I PULL OFF THE ROAD IF POSSIBLE, THEN TURN THE KEY OFF, AND BACK ON. IT STARTS UP NORMAL AGAIN AND THEN NO MORE STALLING ISSUE - UNTIL I STOP AT ANOTHER STORE, AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS AGAIN, AND AGAIN... ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR FOR 5-30 MINUTES, AND THEN TRY TO START DRIVING AGAIN THERE IS A SERIOUS RISK OF HAVING AN ACCIDENT!! WHEN THE CAR JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY, AND YOU HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OFF THE ROAD - SERIOUS RISK OF HAVING A BAD ACCIDENT. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO, AND IS GETTING WORSE. HAPPENS EVERY DAY NOW!

12/12/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G993D******
Summary

TURNED ON VEHICLE (STATIONARY); AND RECEIVED MESSAGE "STEERING ASSIST FAILED - SERVICE REQUIRED" AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES - TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND THE STEERING WAS FINE. CONTACTED FORD - FORD ADVISED ME THEY HAD NOT HAD ANY ISSUES LIKE THIS FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE, AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND OTHER FORD MODELS, THAT HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM! DTC AFTER SCANNING : U3000: 49-48

12/11/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKING FROM UNKNOWN LOCATION WITH NO DAMPNESS OR RESIDUE FOUND. LOW COOLANT IN THE RESERVOIR IS THE ONLY INDICATOR OF LOSS.

12/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 1.6L STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L GTDI (TURBO) ENGINE. THE STALLING HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AND JUST AFTER STARTING AND PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE AND PUSHING ON THE ACCLERATOR. ADDITIONALLY AFTER THE LAST STALL (PARKING LOT), THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN "LIMP MODE" AND NEEDS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER.

12/11/2018
Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/09/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

HAD TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION AND LOST POWER STEERING . THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ALSO

12/09/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

LEAKING COOLANT ON THE ENGINE STARTED A FIRE. THE DEALERSHIP WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER $9,000 TO FIX IT BUT THE TRADE IN VALUE IS ONLY $9-10,000. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY AND STARTED SMELLING ANTIFREEZE. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ONLY MOVED A BIT, BUT THEN IT CAUGHT FIRE.

12/08/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

FALSE OVERHEAT & SAFETY ENGINE SHUT-DOWN IN MOTION

12/07/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

AUTO LOSES COOLANT FREQUENTLY WITHOUT ANY VISIBLE LEAKS. HAVE TO REPLACE/ADD COOLANT EVERY 50 TO 100 MILES DRIVEN. WHEN COOLANT IS LOW, THE CAR REQUIRES PULLING OVER UNTIL COOLANT IS ADDED. I'VE OWNED THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS, IT HAS 117,000 MILES ON IT AND THIS PROBLEM HAS RECURRED, EXPECIALLY IN THE WINTER, EVERY YEAR SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR. COOLANT LEAKAGE SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN I USE THE AUTO STARTER TO WARM UP THE CAR BEFORE DRIVING.

12/06/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WOULD DISPLAY "HIGH TEMPERATURE, PLEASE STOP" AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD RISE TO THE TOP WITHIN A COUPLE OF HOURS OF DRIVING. AFTER DISPLAYING MESSAGE, ENGINE WOULD LOSE POWER AND VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED ON DIFFERENT DRIVING CONDITIONS. COOLANT LEVELS ARE AT CORRECT LEVEL. AFTER SHOUTING DOWN THE ENGINE, WITHIN A FEW SECONDS THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD GO BACK TO THE MIDDLE. THIS BECAME MORE FREQUENT, AND AS OF DECEMBER 6, 2018 THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT THIS MESSAGE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP.

12/06/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

I WAS STOPPING TO GET GAS WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I COULD HAVE GOT IN A WRECK IF NOT FOR STOPPING..I HAVE NOT HAD THIS VEHICLE BUT FOR 5 YEARS AND ALREADY HAVE HAD LIKE 3 RECALLS.. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS POWER STEERING ASSIST DEFAULT IN OTHER YEARS ON FORD'S BUT NOT 2013. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE WHY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 2013 MAKES ME SO MAD SOMEONE HAS TO DIE FROM THIS TO GET ANYTHING TO CHANGE...I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD EVER. TO ONLY HAVE THIS VEHICLE A SHORT AMOUNT OF YEARS AND HAD TO HAVE THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD JUST MAKES ME ANGRY TO KNOW I SPENT MY MONEY ON A VEHICLE THAT THEY DID NOT MANUFACTURE RIGHT.

12/05/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SE. CONSISTENT LOW COOLANT WARNINGS IN THE WINTER. NEEDS COOLANT ADDED EVERY 4-5 WEEKS IN COLDER MONTHS. NEITHER FORD SERVICE DEPT OF MY PERSONAL MECHANIC HAVE BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE THE ISSUE. HAS TWICE OVERHEATED AFTER BEING DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE; LOW COOLANT LIGHT DISPLAYS AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY OVERHEATS AND GOES INTO LIMP MODE. APPROXIMATE MILEAGE 57,700

12/05/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

ESCAPE SHUDDERS AND STALLS SOON AFTER STARTING CAR, WHEN PULLING FORWARD AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. SHUT OFF COMPLETELY TWICE, LIGHTS REMAINED ON ONCE. FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO ERROR CODES, BRAND NEW BATTERY. HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES.

12/04/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/09/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G9XDU******
Summary

I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT AND MY VEHICLE STALLED AND SUDDENLY DIED WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WOULD WORK NORMALLY, AND DO THIS SPORADICALLY. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

12/04/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXDUC******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO A FREEWAY, SPEEDING UP, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING AT A NORMAL RATE OF SPEED AROUND 30 MPH. IT TOOK AN UNACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR IT TO GET UP TO A SAFE MERGING SPEED, BUT I COULD HAVE DIED TRYING TO MERGE. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE DESIGN OF THE POWER TRAIN ON THIS CAR.

12/03/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING IN A 40 MPH ZONE, ABOUT 1.5 MILES, WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING AND TO PULL OVER SAFELY. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE HAD SHOT UP TO H FOR HOT. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN, REGARDLESS OF PRESSING THE GAS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF OF A US HIGHWAY AND FIND A SAFE PLACE TO PARK JUST A SHORT DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER.

12/03/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

MY INFO LIGHT CAME ON IN CAR SAYING MY ENGINE COOLANT WAS LOW. I FILLED IT 10 DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC BECAUSE THERE WERE NO LEAKS UNDER MY CAR SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHERE THE COOLANT COULD BE GOING TO. THE MECHANIC PRINTED OUT A RECALL SHEET FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM AND TOLE ME I SHOULD CALL THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER. I CALLED AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY CAR FOR THAT PROBLEM. THE RECALL COVERS MY CAR MODEL, ENGINE SIZE, AND MANUFACTURED DATE. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING AS THE SERVICE CENTER. THE FIRST RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM DIDN'T INCLUDE MY CARS MANUFACTURED DATE, BUT 3 MONTHS LATER THE RECALL WAS UPDATED TO INCLUDE MORE CARS AND MY MANUFACTURED DATE WAS THEN INCLUDED.

12/03/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE COOLANT LOW WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO APPLE FORD LINCOLN OF YORK (1801 WHITEFORD RD, YORK, PA 17402, (717) 755-2911) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE AND THAT A HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

12/02/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

VEHICLE HAS STALLED MANY TIMES WHEN FIRST PROCEEDING INTO TRAFFIC AFTER A COLD START OR HAS EVEN STALLED AFTER COLD START BEFORE PROCEEDING(WHILE PARKED). VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. THEY DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWING AND THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM.

12/02/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

THIS CAR SHOWED A PROBLEM AROUND MARCH 2017 WHEN IT RANDOMLY STALLED AND DID WHILE IN PARK AT A PARKING LOT. AFTER THAT IT WOULD RUN FINE FOR MONTHS AT A TIME AND THEN I WOULD HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM OF IT STALLING OUT AND DYING WHILE PARKED OR WHEN THE CAR WAS IN PARK. I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY 2 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS AND SOMETHING KEEPS FRYING MY BATTERY. THE PROBLEM HAS ESCALATED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAR NOW JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY REAL WARNING AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I TRIED TAKING IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT AND HAD A HARD TIME RECREATING WHAT I HAD DESCRIBED WAS HAPPENING. THEY TOLD ME TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, BUT IT HAD ALREADY BEEN REPLACED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO IT GOING TO THAT DEALERSHIP. THEY BASICALLY TOLD ME TO THROW MONEY BLINDLY AT THE ENGINE TO THE TUNE OF 3K TO 4K OR TRADE IT IN ON SOMETHING ELSE. THOSE WERE THE OPTIONS GIVEN TO ME BY FORD. THE PROBLEMS DID NOT REALLY START UNTIL AFTER 80K MILES AND THE CAR IS WORSE ONCE IT HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR A LITTLE WHILE, GETS WORSE WHEN YOU RUN THE HEATER AND GAME OVER IF THE AC OR DEFROST ARE ON. MY MPG ARE HORRIBLE BUT I DONT EVEN KNOW FOR SURE BECAUSE I WILL LOOK AT THE GAS GAUGE TURN THE CAR OFF AND WHEN I COME BACK FROM LETTING IT SIT THE AMOUNT OF FUEL SHOWING HAS GONE BACK UP CONSIDERABLY. ALSO MY MILS TO EMPTY RANDOMLY WENT FROM THE GAS LIGHT TURNING ON AT 30 MILES TO EMPTY TO 50 MILES TO EMPTY. MY CAR ACTS LIKE IT HAS A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AND ONE MOMENT IT SEEMS OK AND THE NEXT IS ALL OVER THE PLACE. WE CANT EVEN DRIVE IT ANYMORE BECAUSE IT IS TOO DANGEROUS AND UNPREDICTABLE.

11/30/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

1. MY FRONT BUMPER CAME APART 2 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE AT A PLACE WHERE THE METAL WAS WELDED AND THEN CAME HALFWAY OF ALL PIECES FELL OFF ATTACHED TO FRONT BUMPER AND NO COLLISION TOOK PLACE HOWEVER WHEN I BACKED UP OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE IT CAUGHT ON THE CURB AND PULLED APART EVEN MORE. 2. SINCE PURCHASE AFTER FILL UP THE ENGINE CRANKS HOWEVER WILL NOT TURN OVER WITHOUT APPLYING A LITTLE GAS. 3. NOW YESTERDAY I HAVE TOO TURN ON IGNITION TWICE TO START EVERYTIME I NEED TO TURN ON THE CAR. 4. I ALSO HAD 5 RECALLS THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT MAKE ME AWARE OF FIXED ( THEY ONLY SAID REAR SEATBELTS HAD TO BE REPLACED) WELL SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED 3 DOORS WOULDN'T LATCH I HAD TO ROPE MY DOORS SHUT UNTIL I COULD GET INTO SEWEL FORD. MY FAMILY HAS BEEN IN SO MUCH DANGER IN THIS VEHICLE. I AM A 40 YEAR OLD DISABLED WOMAN WITH 3 CHILDREN, MY STEP -DAD IS BLIND, MY BROTHER IS TERMINALLY ILL AND NEEDLESS TO SAY I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE IN ONE PIECE. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE DMV RESPONDED THAT AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN SET OUT TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH OF THIS IS MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND WHAT PART THE DEALERSHIP PLAYED BY NON- DISCLOSURE OF REMAINING RECALLS MAKING ME BELIEVE THEY WERE CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY BY FIXING THE REAR SEAT BELTS.

11/29/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F78DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING FAILURE

11/29/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

I AM CONTACTING YOU REGARDING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE, VIN: [XXX]. WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND ALSO CAUSING ME TO BE STRANDED IN ANOTHER STATE. I EVENTUALLY HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO VALVOLINE IN NORTH READING, MA WHERE THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN FLUSHED LESS THAN A WEEK BEFOREHAND. THEY HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO AAMCO WHO DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 39,200 MILES ON IT AND NOW NEEDS A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD MY FORD TO CONTACT YOU TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

11/29/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO OPERATE NORMALLY. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRIO CHEVROLET (6919 I-35, DILLEY, TX 78017, (830) 469-1209) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT WAS NEEDED. THE DEALER PRINTED FAILURE CODE NUMBER: P26B700 REGARDING THE COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THE SAME THING AS THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

11/27/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I NOTICED THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON I ADDED COOLANT AND IT LEAKED OUT NOT A WEEK LATER I SEE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE BUT THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT! IM SO CONFUSED AND ANNOYED AT THE SAME TIME WHAT CAN I DO!!!!

11/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE COOLANT WARNING, CAR HAS HISTORY OF THIS REPAIR STARTING IN 2012, 2014 AND 2015 RECALL REPAIR, SEPTEMBER OF 2018, I PAID $1250 TO HAVE COOLANT SENSOR REPAIRED ONLY TO HAVE ENGINE SHUT DOWN 2 MONTHS LATER FOR SAME PROBLEM, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE SINCE ENGINE LITERALLY STARTS SHUTTING DOWN IN TRAFFIC SO QUICKLY IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY CONFIRMED HISTORY OF REPAIRS AND EVEN HAD RECORD OF REPAIRS BUT DENIED RESPONSIBILITY EVEN THOUGH IT IS SAME 5 REPAIRS AND SAME PART.

11/24/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

VEHICLE SUDDENLY GOES INTO LIMP MODE AND ALMOST STALLS OUT. WARNING LIGHTS AND SOUNDS ALERT DRIVER THAT ENGINE TEMP IS DANGEROUSLY HIGH AND TO PULL OVER SAFELY. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN LAST YEAR. EACH TIME IT WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC AND SOMETHING COOLANT RELATED HAS BEEN REPLACED. HOSES, THERMOSTAT, SENSORS, COOLANT SOLENOID. ONCE AGAIN HERE WE ARE AND IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. I HAD TO TRY AND SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER AND HESITATION ON A 65MPH HIGHWAY.

11/23/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

GAS SMELL IN CABIN. FROM THE TIME ITS TURNED ON TO THE TIMELINE ITS TURNED OFF. SOMETIMES ITS OVERWHELMING. HEADACHES AND EVEN BLOODY NOSES APPEAR TO BE THE SIDE EFFECTS. RESEARCH INDICATES IT IS A PCV HOSE AND IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VEHICLES LIKE MINE. SOME SORT OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE SAFETY AND SOLUTION TO SOLVING THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE AVAILIABLE BUT INSTEAD IT TAKES A 40+ PAGE THREAD ON AN NON-AFFILIATED WEBSITE TO KDISCUSSES THE SOLUTION. IF THAT IS EVEN THE OFFICIAL SOLUTION AND I HAVE KIDS, SOMETHING OFFICIAL REGARDING THE SAFETY IS A BARE MINIMUM. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS. THANK YOU.

11/23/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (HAPPENS WHEN IN PARK OR WHEN DRIVING). HOOKED UP TO CODE READER AND GOT P026B7; FOUND ONLINE THAT THE THE ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS DEFECTIVE, BUT NOT RECALLED (TSB 13-02-15). DEALER CONFIRMS CODE AND THAT ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BUT REFERENCED TSB 16-0052. THE DEALER CLAIMS IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER ANY FORM OF WARRANTY/RECALL

11/21/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ENGINE OVER HEATING WARNING, TO SHUT DOWN WHEN SAFE TO DO SO. THIS HAPPEN TWICE. EACH TIME COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. I WAS INFORMED BY FORD MECHANIC LOSS OF POWER IS FORDS WAY OF NOT DAMAGING ENGINE. HIGHWAY DRIVING IS A SURELY A LIFE & DEATH SITUATION. FIRST TIME ISSUE ON CITY STREET SEPTEMBER 14 2015. REPAIR REPLACE WATER PUMP. SECOND TIME ON HIGHWAY NOVEMBER 19, 2018. SECOND REPAIR PENDING. BIG CONCERN IS TOTAL LOSS OF POWER TO SAVE AN ENGINE WITH LITTLE CONCERN FOR PEOPLE. SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS THINKING. ANOTHER ON GOING ISSUE IS VEHICLE HESITATE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP POSITION OR WHILE MOVING. ALWAYS HAVE TO BE SURE THERE IS PLENTY OF SPACE, NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN.

11/20/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

COOLANT LOW LIGHT AND ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN. HAVE TO ADD COOLANT ABOUT EVERY 6 WEEKS OR THIS WILL HAPPEN. I'M A FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENT AND THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING!! HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR ABOUT 18 MONTHS. HAVE TAKEN TWICE TO FORD TO HAVE FIXED AND THEY REPLACED A SENSOR ONCE I KNOW DON'T THINK THEY DID ANYTHING THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT. SINCE IT ONLY DOES THIS ABOUT EVERY 6 WEEKS I GUESS THEY AREN'T GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THANKS (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

11/19/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/19/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

11/19/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT AND TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATORS KEPT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHING. THE CONTACT REFILLED THE COOLANT FLUID AND THE WARNING INDICATORS WENT OFF. AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD, AND THE TEMPERATURE HIGH WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MAXWELL FORD (512-916-2661, 5000 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78745) ON NOVEMBER 19, 2018 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE SIGNS OF ENGINE OVERHEATING. THE ENGINE COOLANT HAS BEEN ISSUE SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE.*JB

11/17/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT MY FORD ESCAPE 2013 IN MARCH 2016 AS USED CAR. FROM THE BEGINNING I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE COOLANT. COOLANT JUST DISAPPEARS. I WENT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT HEATER HOSES HAVE TO BE REPLACED. I DID IT. BUT STILL I HAVE TO ADD COOLANT BECAUSE IT EVAPORATES SOMEHOW. NOBODY KNOWS HOW TO FIX IT AND WHAT IS WRONG, BECAUSE IT LOOKS THAT COOLING SYSTEM IS OK, BUT IS NOT. I'M AFRAID TO TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.

11/17/2018
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

I CAME TO A STOP AT SIGN. THE ENGINE STALLED. I PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. IT TOOK AN EXTRA AMOUNT OF TIME TO START BUT DID RESTART. I THEN PROCEEDED TO TURN ONTO A BUSY ROAD. UPON ACCELERATION THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OR RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND NARROWLY AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE NOR ARE THERE ANY OBD CODES. DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE ARE OTHER YEAR MAKE AND MODELS THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I URGE YOU TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION WITH FORD. THIS IS NOT ONLY A DANGER TO ME AND MY FAMILY BUT ALSO TO OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD.

11/16/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

STARTED UP CAR ,GETTING READY TO LEAVE WORK, STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL, NOTICED WARNING MESSAGE OF STEERING G FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. CUT OFF ENGINE WAITED FOR A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED CAT, EVERYTHING WORKED FINE. DRIVE 15 MILES HOME. HAD NO ISSUES FOR ONE WEEK, THEN STARTED CAR AND HAD SAME ISSUE. CUT CAR OFF AND RESTARTED EVERYTHING FINE, REALLY MAKES YOU NERVOUS DRIVING UNDER THESE SITUATIONS WHEN YOU ARE A SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTING YOUR HUSBAND TO DR APPTS. AND SUCH. HE CANNOT DRIVE OR ASSIST ME IN ANY WAY IF CAR BREAKS DOWN AS HE IS IN A WHEELCHAIR. GOING TO HAVE CHECKED BUT NO WAY I CAN AFFORD THE COST OF REPAIR. APP. MILEAGE IS 60000.

11/15/2018
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

SINCE PURCHASING THIS FORD ESCAPE SEL 1.6L, I'VE HAD REPEATED ISSUES WITH COOLANT LOSS. EVERY TIME I'VE FLAGGED IT TO THE DEALER, THEY BRUSH ME OFF AND HAVE FILLED UP THE COOLANT, SAYING THEY CAN'T SOURCE THE ISSUE. I'VE BEEN CONCERNED THAT I'VE HAD A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD EVER SINCE THE 13S12 RECALL IN 2014. IN RECENT YEARS, THE COOLANT LOSS ISSUE HAD ACCELERATED DRAMATICALLY. IT IS UNPREDICTABLE. AND WHEN IT HAPPENS, THE COOLANT WILL SUDDENLY GO FROM AN OK LEVEL TO SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW MINIMUM. FURTHERMORE, THE ENGINE HAS A PERSISTENT BURNING SMELL OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. I'VE HAD TO DRIVE AROUND WITH A JUG OF COOLANT AND A PLASTIC SOLO CUP TO REFILL THE COOLANT TANK WHENEVER THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT LIGHTS UP. OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS, I'VE HAD TO REFILL THE COOLANT AT LEAST A DOZEN TIMES. OVERALL, I AM CONCERNED THIS WAS A FUNDAMENTAL FLAW FROM THE VERY BEGINNING, AND INSTEAD OF DOING THE PROPER THING AND REBUILDING/REPLACING ENGINES BACK IN 2014 WHEN THE 13S12 RECALL OCCURRED, FORD PUT A BAND-AID OVER IT AND NOW THE ISSUES ARE RE-ARISING JUST WHEN SO ALL THE VEHICLES HAVE HAD THEIR WARRANTIES LAPSE. I DO HOPE THE NHTSA FORCES FORD TO DO THE RIGHT THING HERE.

11/14/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,422.

11/14/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/14/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE 2.0 LITER ENGINE. IT HAS BEEN MAKING A BUZZING SOUND FROM THE GAS TANK FOR MONTHS. USUALLY AFTER I PUT GAS INTO IT, THE VEHICLE STALLS. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, THE BUZZING IS WORSE AND THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING,. IT STALLS AT ANY SPEED. THE CODE IS P1450 AND EVERYTHING I'VE LOOKED AT STATES THE NO GAS CAP SYSTEM IS FAULTY AND CAUSING ISSUES. THE ISSUE NOW IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THESE CARS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS VERY ISSUE AND WHY FORD IS NOT FIXING THIS IS FRUSTRATION. THE DEALERSHIP IS NO HELP, THEY JUST WANT TO START INSTALLING PARTS, ETC. EVERY FORUM I'VE LOOKED AT SAYS THAT THE PARTS DO NOT FIX THE ISSUE. I'M BEYOND FRUSTRATED AND SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR.

11/13/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW COOLANT LEVEL WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT COOLANT WAS CONSTANTLY LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

11/13/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H98DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT THIS USED 2013 ESCAPE A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO FROM A LOCAL FORD DEALER. I LOVED THIS VEHICLE FOR ABOUT THE FIRST SIX MONTHS. THEN I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING VERY ROUGH SUDDENLY. SOMETIMES A MESSAGE ON THE DASH READS MESSAGE FAULT / SERVICE ENGINE NOW. SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WILL RUN ROUGH AND THEN STALL OUT. SOMETIMES THE ENGINE JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I CAN FIX IT BY COMING TO A STOP, PUTTING IT IN PARK, TURNING OFF THE IGNITION, WAITING SEVERAL SECONDS TO POWER DOWN AND THEN RESTARTING. MOST OF THE TIME THE AFTER DOING THIS THE VEHICLE WILL START RUNNING AGAIN OR THE ROUGH IDLE WILL CLEAR UP LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPENED. I CAN GO DAYS AND EVEN A COUPLE OF WEEKS WITHOUT INCIDENT. OTHER TIMES I CAN HAVE IT HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES IN A DAY. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF FUEL, WITH THE A/C ON AND THE A/C OFF,IN THE RAIN AND ON SUNNY DAYS. IT HAS HAPPENED WITH THE ENGINE COLD FIRST THING IN THE MORNING AND HAPPENED AFTER DRIVING FOR HOURS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THE VEHICLE DIDN'T HAVE ANY FAULT CODES STORED IN IT. THEY SAID MY VEHICLE HAD ALL THE REQUIRED RECALLS DONE. THEY COULD NOT GET IT TO DUPLICATE IT WHILE AT THEIR SHOP. THEY SAID THEIR BEST GUESS WAS A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR. THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR. LESS THAT A MONTH LATER THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE MOVING, SITTING IN PARK OR SITTING IN DRIVE. NEEDLESS TO SAY THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. AFTER HAVING THIS PROBLEM SO MUCH I STARTED RESEARCHING THIS ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND OUT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH MANY FORD ESCAPES. SEVERAL YEAR AGO FORD RECALLED THIS VEHICLE AND REPLACED A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS TO FIX IT. I GUESS IT DIDN'T. I WISH FORD COULD FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PROBLEM, OTHERWISE THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE OFF THE ROADS.

11/12/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WHILE IN PARK VEHICLE MOVE BACKWARD WHILE GETTING OUT OF DOOR. DOOR HIT ME JUMP BACK IN SET PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE WONT SRART HAD TO GET TOW TO NEAREST FORD DEALER..FORD HAD A RECALL ON 2013 ESCAPE-2016 ESCAPE BUT MY VIN NO# WASNT INCLUDE IN THE RECALL.

11/09/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND THE RPMS INCREASED TO 5 RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL KAY FORD (14633 S CICERO AVE, MIDLOTHIAN, IL 60445, 708-388-3000) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE DEALER MUST DUPLICATE THE FAILURE IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *DT CONSUMER STATED REPORT IS INCORRECT. VEHICLE STALLED THE DAY AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 10TH AT 55,800 MILES. DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS A KEY PROBLEM BUT IT WASN'T, 3 DAYS LATER THERE WAS NO POWER WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE AT 56,100 MILES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 10 TIMES. UPDATED 12/20/18*JB

11/08/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

THE POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING IN OUR ESCAPE WHILE IN MOTION. THE FORD DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE US $1600 TO FIX IT.

11/06/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/11/2017
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL MY VEHICLE HAD ENDLESS ISSUES AND PROBLEMS. I WOULD DRIVE A MILE OR SO TO GAS STATION, TURN OFF CAR, GET GAS AND THEN THE CAR WOULDN'T START OR DRIVE 15 MILES, DO A JOB, 30 MINUTES LATER GET IN AND THE CAR WOULDN'T START. IT TOOK SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE VEHICLE TO TURN OVER AND THEN STAY RUNNING. I WOULD THROW IT INTO GEAR TO GET THE ENGINE RUNNING AND SOMETIMES IT'D BE FINE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BOG DOWN AND STALL. I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT AND MY CAR WAS TOTALED. I HAD MECHANICS LOOK AT THE ISSUE AND THEY WOULD SAY THE O2 SENSOR, WASTEGATE SOLENOID OR EVAP LEAK. THEY WOULD NICKEL AND DIME ME WITH ALL THESE LITTLE THINGS. THE CODES WERE, P0234,P26B7 AND P0456. THEY SAID COOLANT WAS GETTING INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM AND THAT WAS CONTRIBUTING TO THE STALLING AND PROBLEMS. I HAD TO SEE A CHIROPRACTOR AFTER MY ACCIDENT DUE TO SPINAL PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. HOWEVER, IT WAS WORTH THIS GETTING RID OF THIS LEMON ONCE AND FOR ALL. IF ANYONE ELSE IS EXPERIENCING THESE PROBLEMS, POST THE FIX SO THAT IT CAN SAVE SOMEONE ELSE FROM FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL PAIN. I DIDN'T LET ANYONE DRIVE MY VEHICLE(WIFE/FAMILY) BECAUSE I NEVER KNEW WHEN IT WOULD STALL AND WHERE.

11/06/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

STEERING LOCKED UP AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON "SERVICE ENGINE SOON". THIS WAS IN PARKING LOT AND TRYING TO GET CAR IN MOTION. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THEN ON SEEMED TO SOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. SERVICE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF EPS GEARBOX.

11/06/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. IF THE RPMS INCREASED TO HIGH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WOULD ILLUMINATE FOR A FEW DAYS. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN AND HAD TO REFILL THE ANTIFREEZE MORE OFTEN THAN NORMAL. THE DEALER (CIOCCA FORD QUAKERTOWN, 321 S. WEST BLVD, QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951, (844) 224-6525) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

11/06/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

DRIVING SUV ON A CITY STREET WHEN ENGINE BECAME OVERHEATED & SHUT OFF DUE TO A COOLANT LEAK.

11/06/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND UNABLE TO MOVE. AN MESSAGE POPPED UP ON THE DASH 'STEERING ASSIST FAILURE'. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAITED ABOUT 1 MINUTE. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING OPERATED NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE NEXT MORNING WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL AGAIN BECAME STIFF AND UNABLE TO MOVE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER WAITING ABOUT 30 SECONDS AND EVERYTHING OPERATED NORMALLY.

11/05/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE WATER PUMP AND THE PUMP WAS LOOSE AND MAKING A LOUD NOISE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOMBALL FORD (22702 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375, (281) 378-3160) AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE 60,000 MILE AND EXTENDED WARRANTIES. THE DEALER ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

11/05/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

I WILL BE DRIVING MY CAR AND RANDOMLY MY CAR STALLS AND THE ENGINE SEIZES AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF. I CAN TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON BUT IT CONTINUOUSLY HAPPENS, IT HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC BEFORE AND I'VE HAD TO AVOID MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. ALSO IF MY CAR IS IDLE FOR 3-5 MINUTES AND ON IT ALSO WILL STALL AND AGAIN I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON.

11/02/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMU9GX7DUA******
Summary

PENNY NOVEMBER 2, 2018 AT 3:06 PM MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS QUIT RUNNING WHILE DRIVING ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASION AND HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ONCE I HAD MY DAUGHTER WITH ME PULLING OUT INTO THE HIGHWAY BARELY COASTING OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC THEN AGAIN TURNING AT A INTERSECTION. JUST THIS WEEK LEFT ME STRANDED OUT OF TOWN PULLING OUT AGAIN INTO A HIGHWAY THEN QUITTING AND HAD TO BE TOWED THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS ONLY CHANGED OIL AND FILTER BECAUSE COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM OUT SEVERAL HUNDRED $ FOR TOW BILL AND RENTAL CAR FOR FOUR DAYS AND I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT PLEASE HELP I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE WHAT WAS E EXPENSIVE PURCHASE AND I NOT FEAR FOR MY LIFE EVERY TIME I LEAVE HOME OR TO BE STRANDED AND OUT $ AND MY CHILDREN HAS DROVE MY CAR THAT WON'T HAPPEN ANYMORE

10/31/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL LEAK WITHIN THE COOLANT SYSTEM WHICH WAS GOING INTO THE AREA OF THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO SEVERAL DEALERS WHO HAD BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY AND MORE RECENTLY CROSSROADS FORD LINCOLN OF SOUTHERN PINES (1590 US-1, SOUTHERN PINES, NC 28387, 1-(910) 692-8765) WAS NOTIFIED TO DETERMINE IF THEY MAY BE ABLE TO CHECK WITH THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE A SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED YET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT*JB

10/31/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/29/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LIGHT ILLUMINATED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRANDON FORD (9090 EAST ADAMO DRIVE TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 (PHONE) 813-246-3333) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAD NOT PROVIDED THE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V286000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.

10/29/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HZ1DU******
Summary

I REPORTED PREVIOUSLY AND NOW HAVE THE FULL REPORT FROM THE DEALERSHIP. WHILE DRIVING AT THE YMCA IN LIBERTY TOWNSHIP THE CAR STALLED OUT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE COMPUTER STATED ENGINE OVERHEATING FIND A SAFE PLACE TO PULL OVER. UPON DOING SO I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED THE NEXT MORNING. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAR IS THROWING CODES THAT STATE COOLANT VALVE LEFT OPEN, ALONG WITH 4 OTHER CODES THAT WERE TRIPPED. THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME MULTIPLE TIMES THIS WAS UNRELATED TO THE PREVIOUS COOLANT SENSOR RECALL HOWEVER THE 54 PAGES OF INFORMATION AS WELL AS THE DEALERSHIP ARE STATING OTHERWISE.

10/29/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/28/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GAVE A LOW COOLANT MESSAGE THEN SAID VEHICLE OVERHEATING AND I HAD TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY. IT DID NOT GIVE ME MUCH OF A CHANCE TO PULL OVER SAFELY BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF POWER. LUCKILY I WAS JUST PULLING OUT FROM A PARKING LOT AND DROVE INTO THE NEXT LOT. THE CAR HAD BEEN PARKED AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AND COULD NOT HAVE GOTTEN TO FULL TEMP BY THE TIME THE MESSAGE CAME UP. THE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AND SHUDDER UNTIL I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I COULD THEN RESTART THE CAR AND IT WOULD IDLE AND REV UP FINE IN PARK BUT AS SOON AS I TRIED TO DRIVE IT WOULD STUMBLE AGAIN AND GIVE THE OVERHEATING MESSAGE. THIS IS THE 1.6L ECOBOOST ENGINE. IT HAS DONE THIS A COUPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. I TOPPED OFF THE COOLANT AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. I'VE READ LOTS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE AND FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR FORD TO TAKE CARE OF. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR MULTIPLE WARRANTY REPAIRS INCLUDING RECALL 13S12-S2 WHICH WAS FOR THESE OVERHEATING ISSUES. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON DID NOT INCLUDE THE 2013 MODEL YEAR IN THE OTHER RECALLS. HOW MANY VEHICLES NEED TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE BEFORE FORD IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE?

10/29/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

I WAS ON A ROAD TRIP THAT LASTED ABOUT 6-7 HOURS. I HAD BEEN PASSING CARS SOMETIMES AT HIGH SPEEDS. SOMETIME DURING THE DRIVING MY EYES STARTED BURNING REALLY BAD. IT CONTINUED FOR DAYS UNTIL I WENT TO MY DOCTOR AND GOT DROPS FOR THEM. I TOOK THE CAR THE VERY NEXT DAY TO A FORD DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND IT HAS NOW BEEN OVER 5 WEEKS WITH THEM AND AS FAR AS I KNOW, NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN TURNED OVER TO FORD MOTOR AND IS WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL'S DEPARTMENT. THE ROAD TRIP WAS APPROXIMATELY 400-500 MILES IN TOTAL ON THE HIGHWAYS OF WASHINGTON STATE. *JS

10/29/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

MY HUSBAND & I BECAME CONCERNED WHEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKING WHILE DRIVING; SOON AFTER, THE ISSUE GETTING GAS STARTED. EVERYTIME WE NEEDED GAS THE CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER FILLING UP, THEN THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. WE TOOK THE CAR TO OUR MECHANIC WHO COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR & RECOMMENDED WE TAKE THE CAR TO AUTO NATION FORD WHICH WE DID. WE WERE TOLD THAT WE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL VAPOR SEPARATOR WHICH COST US $765; TODAY ONE MONTH LATER OUR TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I THINK IT IS UNFAIR TO HAVE TO PAY $765 ONLY TO HAVE TO RETURN TO AUTO NATION A MONTH LATER. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A RECALL; A VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO START AFTER GETTING FUEL INSTEAD OF NOT STARTING. LUCKILY WE HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT OVER THIS ISSUE BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT MY CAR WILL STALL ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY CAR BUT I'M SURE THE COST WILL KEEP INCREASING.

10/28/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMU9GX3DUB******
Summary

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.

10/28/2018
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 10/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

DRIVER SEATBELT WILL NOT TIGHTEN WHEN BEING WORN AND NOT SURE WOULD LOCK IF IN ACCIDENT!

10/26/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

MY CAR STALLS AFTER FUELING. IT IS THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE FORD FOCUS RECALL.

10/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND FLASHED, AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATING MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VAN HORN FORD (1000 E SUMMIT AVE, OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066, (262) 567-5574), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GRIFFIN FORD (1940 E MAIN ST, WAUKESHA, WI 53186, (262) 542-5781) WHERE THEY TOPPED OFF THE FLUIDS, BUT ALSO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED REFERENCE NUMBER: CAS16181232 AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,850.

10/26/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

MESSAGE DISPLAYS "ELECTRONIC STEERING FAULT, MAINTENANCE REQUIRED." NOT ABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. MESSAGE DISPLAYS OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING VEHICLE.

10/25/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/30/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AUTONATION FORD NORTH CANTON (5900 WHIPPLE AVE NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720, 330-238-3206) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

10/25/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/22/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

STALLS RANDOMLY AT LOW RPM, SEEMINGLY IT'S SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS AS RECALL 14S17 WHICH WAS FOR THE LARGER 2.0 MOTOR. VEHICLE HESITATES AND STALLS AND WONT START EASILY. THIS HAPPENED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER 6MONTH PERIOD. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES

10/25/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TEMPERATURE SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND THE ISSUE IS OCCURRING NOW AGAIN. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR TURNS OFF NO MATTER WHAT SPEED YOU ARE GOING OR WHERE YOU ARE. THE DEALERSHIP IS REQUIRING A NEW ENGINE OR CYLINDER HEAD

10/25/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/28/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER (GRESHAM FORD, 1999 POWELL BLVD, GRESHAM, OR 97080) WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,356.

10/23/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKS, SINCE TO BE COMING FROM INSULATED HOSE CONNECTED TO HEATER

10/19/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN HOME AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

10/18/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

CPSC: WE WERE CALLED TO A VEHICLE FIRE OF A 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE. CAR HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR 4 HOURS AND HAD BEEN SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 2 AND THE LEFT REAR LOWER TAIL LIGHT AREA BURNED. *DT *JS

10/17/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

TAKATARECALL. LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING AND HIGHWAY TRAFFIC

10/16/2018
Components: SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G90DU******
Summary

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE ESCAPE THE TRUNK HANDLE FELL OFF INTO MY HAND, IT WAS REPLACED. THE PASSENGER DOOR OPENER HANDLE APPARENTLY IS WRAPPEND IN SILVER PLASTIC, THAT CUT A PASSENGER, I HAVE SPENT YEARS ASKING THEM TO REPLACE IT, THEY FINALLY DID LAST MONTH, OF COURSE NOW OUT OF WARRANTY SO I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. I HAVE HAD A RECURRING ISSUE WITH MY REAR PASSENGER DOOR INTERIOR PANEL SEPARATING FROM THE METAL EXTERIOR PANEL, RENDERING THE DOOR USELESS. MY 7 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CANNOT GET INTO OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE ON HER SIDE. THE CLIPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE SUGGESTING REPLACING THE INTERIOR BECAUSE IT IS "WARPED" HOW DOES A GARAGED VEHICLE'S INTERIOR BECOME "WARPED" TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE CLIPS CANNOT HOLD THE PART IN PLACE AND REPEATEDLY SNAP? THE CLIPS ARE PLASTIC AND SIMILAR TO THE INTERIOR OF THIS MODEL PLASTIC IS WEARABLE, AND FORD SHOULD BE REPLACING THIS ITEM, NOT ME. I HAD A 2001 EXPLORER FOR 14 YEARS THAT I NEVER HAD ISSUES WITH, PRIMARILY BECAUSE IT WASN'T CONSTRUCTED WITH PLASTIC.THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFTEY ISSUE AND MY CHILD SHOULD NOT BE TRAPPED IN A VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO HAD A RECURRING ISSUE WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION, THE SHOCKS WERE REPLACED AND THE MATTER HAS GOTTEN WORSE. THIS ISSUE TOOK PLACE AFTER THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BECUASE OF A NAIL PUNCTURE. I AM RESPONDING TO THE DEALERSHIP TODAY 10/16/2018 TO SEE WHAT THEY ARE GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THAT I DID NOT CREATE AND HAVE ATEMPTED TO HAVE REPAIRED SINCE JULY 2018. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION THE PASSENGER SIDE SIMPLY SEEMS AS IF IT GOING TO FALL OFF, A LOUD CLANKING SOUND AND THE STABILITY IS THEN OFF AFTER THE VEHICLE GOES OVER ANYTHING, MAN HOLE OVERS SMALL FISSURES IN THE GROUND OR LARGE BUMPS. THIS CAN'T BE SAFE AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED.

10/16/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MALFUNCTION WITH VEHICLES TRANSMISSION. *AS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WAS ADVISED THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. *JS

10/16/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL PURCHASE A VEHICLE USED DEALER IN LAS VEGAS. THEY DIDN'T DISCLOSE THE CONDITION OF THE CAR INCLUDING THE TURBO LEAKING OIL, COOLANT RESERVOIR LEAKING, AND HEATER HOSE. THE CAR STOP WHILE DRIVING.

10/15/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO A HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND HESITATED. THE VEHICLE THEN ACCELERATED, THE RPMS INCREASED, THE VEHICLE JERKED UNCONTROLLABLY, AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VAN HORN FORD OF OCONOMOWOC (1000 SUMMIT AVE, OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066, (262) 567-5574). THE DEALER CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION'S COMPUTER CODE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO SEE THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATE TO PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT A SUPERVISOR WOULD CALL BACK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE WARRANTY WAS STILL IN EFFECT AND THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS CURRENTLY EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

10/14/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

RANDOM STALLING WHEN CAR IS WARM. ONCE IT HAS BEEN TURNED OFF FOR AN HOUR OR MORE, IT WILL WORK BUT A LITTLE HEISTANT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN CAR HAS BEEN TURNED ON AND OFF TOO MANY TIMES WITHIN IN AN HOUR (ABOUT 6 TIMES). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT STAY ON, IT EVENTUALLY GOES OFF. LEFT PET STORE, STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN TO CROSS OVER AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN IT WAS MY TURN TO GO CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO DRIFT ACROSS THE OTHER HALF OF THE INTERSECTION OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC BEFORE CAR STOPPED COMPLETELY. CAR STARTED BACK UP BUT WAS HESITANT TO START. STALLED A COUPLE OF MORE TIMES UNTIL I GOT HOME (ABOUT 2 BLOCKS FROM INTERSECTION).

10/13/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

CONSTANTLY LOSES COOLANT FLUID AND ENGINE STALLS AT TIMES, I UNDERSTAND FORD HAS RECALLED THIS YEAR AND MODEL FOR THIS, BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME OUR VIN# IS NOT ON RECALL LIST, BUT IT IS DOING WHAT THEY HAVE RECALLED OTHER SAME YEAR SAME MODELS FOR

10/11/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

THE CAR HESITATES SOMETIMES WHEN PRESSING THE GAS, MOSTLY FROM THE STOPPED POSITION. FOR INSTANCE I'VE BEEN DRIVING AND STOP AT A STOP SIGN, CHECK FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON THE CROSS STREET(WHICH DOES NOT HAVE A STOP SIGN/SIGNAL), WHEN IT IS SAFE TO PROCEED I PRESS THE GAS TO CROSS THE INTERSECTION AND THE CAR SLOWLY ROLLS OUT INTO THE INTERSECTION AND THEN FINALLY AFTER ROLLING FOR A FEW SECONDS WILL PICK UP AND GO. THIS HAPPENS WHILE I'M PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS WHILE TRYING TO CROSS A STREET WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I'VE TRIED LIFTING MY FOOT AND PRESSING BACK DOWN WHEN THE CAR DOESN'T MOVE LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO AND IT DOESN'T WORK. IT'S ONLY STARTED DOING THIS IN THE LAST YEAR OR SO MAYBE AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN EVERY TIME, BUT VERY SCARY WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN, ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE MY KIDS IN THE CAR. I'VE ALSO HAD IT HAPPEN WHEN I'VE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY AND HAVE HAD TO SLOW DOWN FROM TAKING AN EXIT ONTO ANOTHER FREEWAY AND WHEN TRYING TO GET BACK UP TO SPEED AND IT LIKE IT TAKES IT A MINUTE FOR THE CAR TO REALIZE IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE ACCELERATING.

10/11/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH WOULDN'T LOCK. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED SAFETY RECALL 16S30. REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONSUMER FILLED OUT THE APPROPRIATE PAPER WORK, BUT HAD NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

10/10/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT A STOP LIGHT ON A TWO LANE ROAD.

10/10/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. IF I TRY TO TURN IT ON IT'LL HAPPEN 3-4 TIMES UNTIL IT WORKS FINE AGAIN. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT MORE THAN 5 MINUTES. IT'S BEEN HAPPENING FOR WEEKS & I'VE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS THAT CANNOT FIND THE ISSUE.

10/10/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

VEHICLE COMPUTER REPORTS THAT VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING AND PLACES THE CAR INTO 'LIMP' MODE. OCCURS WHILE DRIVING OR AS SOON AS IT IS PLACE IN DRIVE AFTER VEHICLE IT HAS BEEN SITING OVERNIGHT (IN 60 DEGREE CONDITIONS, DID NOT HAPPEN AT ALL DURING THE SUMMER). FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS DEC 2017 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A HIGHWAY (55 MPH) LOST POWER AND 'LIMPED' TO A PARKING LOT. NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. LOCAL NAPA REPAIR SHOP DID A FULL REVIEW AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. DID NOT OCCUR AT ALL OVER THE SUMMER, LATEST WAS 10/5/18. VEHICLE WAS SITTING OVER NIGHT (60 DEGREES), VEHICLE STARTED, REVERSED FROM DRIVEWAY AND ONCE IN DRIVE IT ENTERED 'LIMP' MODE STATING THAT IT WAS OVERHEATING.

10/09/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. ON TWO OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE UNTIL APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO #1 COCHRAN FORD OF ALLEGHENY VALLEY (LOCATED AT 110 ROUTE 908, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065, (877) 844-2719) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION TO THE FUSE AND WIRES, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

10/09/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS A CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT DOWN WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD NOTICED THAT IT NEEDED FREQUENT REFILLS OF THE ENGINE COOLANT RECENTLY -- THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH (TWO OF THEM IN SERVICE SHOPS). THIS PATTERN IS SIMILAR TO A 2012 RECALL THAT MY VIN ISN'T PART OF, SO THIS MAKES ME HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS.

10/09/2018
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 09/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND AND THEN SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE "HILL CLIMB ASSISTANCE NOT AVAILABLE" AND "FOUR WHEEL DRIVE NOT AVAILABLE" MESSAGES WERE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TONE RING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

10/08/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

ENGINE POWER AND VEHICLE SPEED DECREASED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CREATING AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUATION FOR ME AND MY CHILD. WE WERE DRIVING (NOT TURNING) APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THROUGH TOWN WHEN THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND WHILE THE CAR WOULD RUN, IT WOULD NOT GAIN SPEED.

10/05/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

WE HAVE HAD THIS SUV FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW, CHANGE OIL EVERY 3000 MILE AND DONE HAD THE GEARS IN TRANSMISSION GO OUT AND NOW NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS LATER WARNINGS FOR ENGINE OVERHEATING TURN OFF SAFELY BUT I'M NOT DRIVING IT. IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR HOURS. I READ ONLINE THAT THIS MAKE AND MODEL HAD RECALLS ABOUT THIS WARNING AND FOR CATCHING FIRE.

10/05/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PLACE MOTOR, INC (800-649-5785, LOCATED AT 19 THOMPSON RD, WEBSTER, MA 01570) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

10/02/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/28/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

WHEN I COME TO A STOP THEN PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL TO GO THE ENGINE WILL REV UP TO ABOUT 4000 RPM'S BUT I DON'T GO ANY FASTER. THE CAR WILL THEN STALL FOR A BIT. WHEN PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL TO TRY AND GO IT WILL HESITATE AND THEN FINALLY KICK IN AND I CAN CONTINUE ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED DRIVING AROUND IN THE CITY AS WELL AS ON THE HIGHWAY. IT SEEMS TO ONLY DO THIS WHEN I AM GOING SLOWER SPEEDS AND WHEN I HAVE TO STOP AND GO.

10/01/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/28/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: !FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

COOLANT LIGHT AND HOT ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY OF COOLANT. FILLED IT UP AND WITHIN 4 MILES, TOTALLY EMPTY. HAD INDEPENDENT MECHANIC LOOK AT IT. TOLD THE WATER PUMP SHAFT LITERALLY CRACKED. NO ISSUES PRIOR TO THIS. REPORTED TO FORD SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND THAT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THIS IS BOGUS. CAR IS 5 YEARS OLD WITH 55,000 MILES. NEVER HAD ISSUE WITH COOLANT UNTIL 2 DAYS AGO. NO WARNING WHATS SO EVER AND WENT FROM FULL COOLANT TO EMPTY WITHIN A 3 MILE RADIUS. AM I SUPPOSED TO CARRY AROUND COOOLANT WITH ME. DRIVING 35 MILES PER HOUR, LIGHTS CAME ON, IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER. ADDED COOLANT CAR RAN NORMAL, THEN LOST ALL COOLANT AGAIN. PLUS IN ADDITION, NO ONE CAN WORK ON THIS AS "SPECIAL TOOLS ARE REQUIRED" HOW CONVENIENT FOR FORD. MORE BUSINESS FOR THEM AND THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

10/01/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN 2015 WITH A TRADE-IN OF MY 2006 DODGE STRATUS. APPROXIMATELY, A YEAR IN I HAD TO PURCHASE A BATTERY FOR THE VEHICLE THAT ONLY HAD 38, 000 MILES. IN 2017 I HAD TO PUT MORE MONEY INTO THE VEHICLE FOR THINGS OUTSIDE OF BASIC WARE AND TEAR. IN JUNE I HAD TO PAY $500.00 ON CANSTER PURGE VALVE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. ALSO, MY WINDOW CABLE BROKE TWO DAYS AFTER I PAID $500 TO GET THE ENGINE FIXED. CURRENTLY MY WINDOW REMAINS TAPED UP WITH USE AND IT COST IS $206 PLUS LABOR. AS OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2018 MY ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED AND I PAID $542 INCLUDING LABOR. APPROXIMATELY 6 DAYS LATER (SEPTEMBER 30) MY CAR BROKE DOWN ON ROUTE 51 AND LEBANON CHURCH RD BY SHUTTING OF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I WAS ON MY WAY TO CHURCH WITH MY MOTHER WHO IS AN ARMY VETERAN WITH DEMENTIA. THE VEHICLE HAD THICK SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE WHICH CONTINUE TO 45 MINUTES. WHILE BEING STRANDED I HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED TO MY HOME BECAUSE THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER DIDN'T KNOW WHERE MONROEVILLE WAS LOCATED AND HIS TRUCK HAD ISSUES SHUTTING OFF TOO. THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE WITH MAJOR ENGINE ISSUES THAT ARE "ALL" NOT BEING FIXED BY THE DEALER OR COMPANY. AS OF AUGUST 2018 THE VEHICLE IS ON RECALL FOR REPLACING THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING ON THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO "ROLL AWAY" CONCERNS. THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND REFUNDS NEED TO BE ISSUED.

09/28/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND STATED THAT THE CYLINDER MISFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,667.

09/26/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 09/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY SHIFT INTO REVERSE AFTER PUSHING THE REVERSE SELECTOR BUTTON. THE FAILURE WAS ALSO PRESENT WHEN SELECTING THE DRIVE GEAR. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND; HOWEVER, THE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. THE FAILURES WERE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER (DOAN FORD, 66870 BELMONT MORRISTOWN RD., BELMONT, OH) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,500.

09/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WITH WARNING TO PULL OVER ENGINE OVERHEATING. COOLANT IS FULL.

09/25/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/21/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

HOSE CLAMP RUBBED HOLE IN AC LINE WAS REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP AND IS DOING IT AGAIN. CAR IS LEAKING COOLANT AFTER BEING TESTED AT DEALERSHIP CAR KEEPS LEAKING COOLANT HAVE TO KEEP PUTTING COOLANT IN CAR EVERY OTHER DAY NO LEAK IS BEING SEEM RECALLS HAVE BEEN DONE FOR THIS ISSUE BUT MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR THEN THE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE AND SAID LOW COOLANT THEN THE CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OR THE ROAD 4 DAYS AFTER GETTING CAR TESTED AND COOLANT ADDED TO THE CAR. ONE OF THE HOSE CLAMS RUBBED A HOLE IN THIS AC LINE THAN I STARTED HAVING COOLANT PROBLEMS REPLACED AC LINE AT DEALERSHIP FOR IT TO BE RUBBING HOLE IN LINE AGAIN. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP AGAIN.

09/24/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/22/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE STALLS OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. IT HAS DONE THIS OFF AND ON FOR 2 OUT OF THE 3 YEARS IVE HAD IT. ALSO, MYSTERIOUSLY RUNS LOW ON COOLANT AND IVE BEEN GETTING WARNING SIGNALS TELLING ME ENGINE TEMPERATURE IS DANGEROUSLY HIGH, EVEN IF I JUST START THE CAR! *DT

09/24/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

THE CAR OVERHEATS WITHOUT WARNING. THE HOT ENGINE WARNING GOES ON AND THE CAR LOSES POWER MAKING IT UNABLE TO MOVE. IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE WHEN I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND ANOTHER TIME WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AFTER SHOPPING. I BELIEVE I WAS DRIVING THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED.

09/24/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

CAR STARTED AND I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHERE IT THEN STOPPED. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STARTED THE CAR BACK UP, AND IT STARTED NORMALLY. I DROVE TO GET MY OIL CHANGED WHERE THEY ALSO FILLED UP ALL MY FLUIDS. THE NEXT DAY MY CAR SHUDDERED WHEN IT STARTED BUT STILL WAS ABLE TO RUN. 2 DAYS LATER MY CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE LOW LEVEL COOLANT INDICATOR CAME ON. 30 MINS LATER MY CAR WAS ABLE TO START BUT MY COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW.

09/21/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

VEHICLE COOLANT WARNING INDICATES COOLANT LOW. WATER PUMP REPLACED IN 2016 RELATED TO THIS ISSUE. ISSUE PERSISTED IN LATE 2017/EARLY 2018 WHERE WARNING FREQUENTLY INDICATES COOLANT LOW, SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. CAR SERVICED AND NO LEAKS OR ISSUES WITH ENGINE WERE IDENTIFIED. SEPTEMBER 2018 COOLANT WARNING CAME ON AND COOLANT WAS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING, THREE MILES DOWN THE ROAD, COOLANT WARNING SIGNALED AND ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING SIGNALED IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER. CAR BEGAN TO SHUT DOWN AS THE CAR WAS PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD. CARY CROSSROADS FORD SERVICE IDENTIFIED INTERNAL LEAK WITH COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD OF THE ENGINE POSSIBLY DUE TO A CRACKED HEAD OR BLOCK. ISSUE REQUIRES A FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT.

09/20/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED TO HIGH AND A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED REGARDING THE ENGINE BEING TOO HOT. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE COOLANT CAP IN ORDER FOR THE GAUGE TO RETURN TO NORMAL AND THE WARNING INDICATOR TO CLEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND COULD NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,918.

09/20/2018
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. AFTER THE FAILURES, THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND IT WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS. COGGIN DELAND FORD-LINCOLN (2655 NORTH VOLUSIA AVENUE, ORANGE CITY, FLORIDA 32763, (386) 490-4325) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND REPLACED THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBERS: CAS-AS15834530 AND CAS-1576. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000.

09/20/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,109.

09/20/2018
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F79DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH CONNECTOR FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH WHILE STATIONARY, AND THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN IN PLACE EVEN AFTER THE CHILD LOCK MECHANISM WAS ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS TO PREVENT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FROM OPENING. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,898.

09/18/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/18/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU FIRST START THE CAR AND BEGIN TO ACCELERATE, WHICH IS PARTICULARLY PROBLEMATIC BECAUSE YOU ARE USUALLY PULLING INTO TRAFFIC IN THOSE MOMENTS. I HAVE BEEN CROSSING BUSY ROADS MANY TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLS OUT. IT IS HARD TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT DOESN'T ALWAYS HAPPEN, AND IT DOESN'T TURN ON A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THIS PROBLEM FOR MONTHS, LEAVING ME DRIVING A DEATH TRAP. IT FINALLY HAPPENED ENOUGH TIMES IN A ROW YESTERDAY THAT IT TURNED ON A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, FORD IS ABLE TO REPLACE THE PART NOW. I WAS STANDING NEXT TO SOMEONE AT FORD WHO HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM, AND MANY OTHER DRIVERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS AS WELL.

09/18/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/10/2018
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

PARKED THE VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING BACKWARDS AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A TREE DAMAGING THE LIFTGATE, REAR BUMPER AND EXHAUST COMPONENTS. THE FORD RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE COVERED FORD ESCAPE 2013 MODELS MANUFACTURED IN THEIR LOUISVILLE, KY PLANT BETWEEN MAY 2013 AND SEPTEMBER 2013. MY FORD ESCAPE WAS BUILT IN APRIL 2013. I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHAT CHANGED IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS BETWEEN APRIL AND MAY THAT WOULD EXCLUDE MY VEHICLE FROM THE RECALL.

09/18/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J9XDU******
Summary

ENTERING THE HIGHWAY I SPEED UP TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC. I GET TO ABOUT 45 MPH AND LOOSE ACCELERATION POWER. WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING BUT HAVING NO ACCELERATION A STRONG THUD HAPPENED. SEEMED LIKE THE GEARS FINALLY CAUGHT...BUT STILL NO ACCELERATION AND THEN THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY REVVED TO ALMOST 8000 RPM...AND STILL NO ACCELERATION. I MANAGED TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED IT OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWO OTHER TIMES (ONE TIME IT ALSO STALLED COMPLETELY). EACH TIME THERE IS NOTHING THAT THE DEALER CAN TELL ME. IT SEEMS TO "REMEDY" ITSELF AFTER EACH PAID SCAN. THE VEHICLE SCAN DOESN'T SHOW ANYTHING. I'M VERY TIRED OF PAYING FOR SCANS THAT SHOW NOTHING. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN MY OWN CAR.

09/17/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F76DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE "POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT" WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. EL CAJON FORD (1595 EAST MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA 92021) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.

09/14/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE THERE WAS A STRONG GAS SMELL IN MY CAR DURING AND AFTER OPERATING. MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE FUEL LINE FROM THE RAIL INTO PULSATOR/DAMPER IS LEAKING. HE SAID THE CABLE NEXT TO THE FUEL LINE HAS BEEN RUBBING AGAINST IT AND CAUSED THE LEAK. THERE IS A CURRENT NHTSA RECALL 13V584000 FOR MY EXACT CAR MAKE, MODEL, PRODUCTION DATE AND ENGINE STYLE BUT MY VIN IS NOT LISTED AS AN AFFECTED VEHICLE, YET IT IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT ISSUE. THE FORD DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ADDRESS THIS AS A RECALL BECAUSE OF THIS. THE MECHANIC STATED WHAT HE OBSERVED IS EXACTLY IN LINE WITH THE RECALL.

09/11/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

DISPLAY WILL READ ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW AND THEN THE CAR WILL SEEM LIKE IT RESTARTS, IT WILL NEXT READ TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK, THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I'M DRIVING 75 MPH DOWN THE FREEWAY. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS THAT WAS RECALLED, BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE.

09/10/2018
Components: STEERING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/11/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

COOLANT ISSUES; CONSTANTLY HAVE TO ADD COOLANT; AT ONE POINT CAR OVERHEATED AND WENT INTO SHUT DOWN MODE; DEALER REPLACED ENGINE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS; POER STEERING HAS GONE OUT SEVERAL TIMES; REPLACED RACKET AND PIONION; PROBLEM STILL EXISTS;

09/09/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE, STALLING, LOOSING POWER DASH LIGHTING UP WHILE DRIVING. DEALER SERVICE DEPT CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG.

09/06/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE "ADD COOLANT TO SYSTEM" MESSAGE APPEARED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HANSEL FORD (3075 CORBY AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, CA 95407) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK AT THE HEATER HOSE AND HEATER CORE, WHICH NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRED COOLANT TO BE ADDED EVER SINCE 2014, WHICH WAS CURRENTLY A WEEKLY OCCURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ISSUED CASE NUMBER: CAS-15524590. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,187.

08/31/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

ON 8/29/2018 I FELT LIKE MY WAS LOSING POWER WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. ON 8/30/18 MY ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AND LOST POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. BOTH TIMES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART MY VEHICLE AFTER MY ENGINE LOST POWER ON 8/30/18, AND I DROVE IT TO THE NEAREST REPAIR PLACE. I'M LUCKY THAT IT DID START BACK UP BECAUSE I WAS NOT IN A SAFE PLACE TO LEAVE IT. I PUT MY FLASHERS ON AND BEGAN HONKING SO THAT CARS BEHIND ME WOULD TAKE NOTICE AND AVOID CRASHING INTO ME. I AM ALSO LUCKY THAT IT DID NOT DIE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY! THE REPAIR PLACE TOLD ME THAT THEY TOOK IT OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT AND IT DIED AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE THE TECHNICIAN WAS DRIVING IT.

08/29/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT ISSUES AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000. FORD KEEPS LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM BUT SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. CAR STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN LIVE TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. ENGINE SHUTS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN DRIVING. THE MAP SENSOR FINALLY THREW A CODE P0106 AND AFTER REPLACEMENT IT RAN FINE FOR A DAY AND STALLED AGAIN WHICH POINTS TO THE HARNESS. THE INCIDENTS WHERE IT ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH WHERE WHEN I WAS ON I75 AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED DOWN, I PRESSED THE BREAKS AND MY CAR LOST COMPLETE ENGINE POWER WHICH WAS VERY SCARY.

08/29/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK INTO ANY OTHER GEAR, WHICH LEFT THE CONTACT STRANDED FOR HOURS. A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED BY MCGRATH FORD (4001 1ST AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402, (319) 366-4000, 319-364-0181) AS OF AUGUST 27, 2018. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

08/29/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

131,000 MILES TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND AS OF 7/15/2018 TRANSMISSION IS GONE THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON WITH THE 1.6 LITER ENGINE I HAD TAKEN IT IN WHEN IT STARTED TO SLIP AND FORD DEALER SHIP STARTED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT UNTIL WARRANTY WAS UP AND TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETELY OUT NOW I'M STUCK WITH A LOAN AND A VEHICLE I CANNOT DRIVE VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH FORD I WISH I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THEY CHANGED THE MOTOR AND TRANNY 3 TIMES IN 2013 VERY DISSATISFIED SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS

08/28/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

POP-UP MESSAGES ON CONSOLE: "TRANSMISSION FAULT. SERVICE NOW. REDUCING POWER TO REDUCE ENGINE TEMPERATURE." ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NOT A PERCEPTIBLE DIFFERENCE IN DRIVING, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. RESULTS FROM DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR: "IT APPEARS THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS SLIPPING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION, THE TRANS OVER TEMP LIGHT IS COMING ON AS A RESULT OF THE CONVERTER SLIPPING, SO ULTIMATELY IT WILL NEED THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. I KNOW YOU ARE JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY AND THE REPAIR IS QUITE UNEXPECTED AND COSTLY. FORD HAS REPLIED BACK AND STATED THEY WILL ASSIST $1,569.12, WHICH WOULD LEAVE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR $1,000.00 TOWARD THE REPAIR."

08/28/2018
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/22/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR BRAKE SENSORS (ABS) WENT OUT WITHIN 2 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER, AFTER ONLY 58,000 MILES.

08/28/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

MY AIR CONDITIONING TURNS FROM COLD & THEN INSTANTLY TO WARM. THE BLOWER IS STILL ON BUT NOT AS STRONG WHEN IT TURNS WARM. IF ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON THE AIR COMES ON COLD. SPEED DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR FOR IT HAPPENS AT DIFFERENT TIMES, IN TOWN DRIVING SPEEDS AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY/FREEWAY AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE FASTEST I GO IS 80 ON THE HIGHWAY. I DRIVE 110 MILES FROM LAS VEGAS TO MESQUITE, NV EACH WEEK AND HAVE TO STOP AT LEAST 3-4 TIMES TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE OFF & TURN IT RIGHT BACK SO THE COLD COMES BACK ON. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR I LIVE IN THE DESERT AND DRIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, NV 110 MILES ACROSS THE DESERT EACH WEEK. I DID TAKE IT INTO FORD AND THEY CHARGED ME $240.00 DOLLARS TO DIAGNOSE THE AC BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE & FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY STILL CHARGED ME. SYSTEM PRESSURE AT 30/160. ANOTHER MECHANIC, WHO USED TO WORK FOR FORD TOLD ME FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM, HAS HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME SITUATION. I AM AFRAID EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS 100 + DEGREES OUT. THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED STARTING IN MAY WHEN IT TURNED WARM HERE IN THE LAS VEGAS AREA AND I STARTING USING THE AIR CONDITIONER.

08/28/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 02/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G98DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT THE CAR 09/03/13. ON 05/26/16, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK & ON A PARKWAY AS I WAS ACCELERATING TO 45 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED TO APPROXIMATELY 6500 RPMS WITHOUT ENGAGING THE GEAR, THEN SHIFTED. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER, I STOPPED AT A LIGHT ON A THREE-LANE ROAD (40 MPH SPEED LIMIT). WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE ENGINE REVVED BUT DID NOT ENGAGE; I SLID BACKWARD. I BRAKED TO STOP FROM HITTING THE CAR BEHIND, LET THEM PASS, THEN TURNED OFF THE CAR, AS I SMELLED BURNING. I TURNED THE CAR ON & PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL EVENTUALLY IT ENGAGED IN FIRST GEAR & WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ENOUGH TO GET OFF THE ROAD. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THERE WAS A LEAK FOUND TO BE DUE TO TSB 3B16-0043. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED, AND REBUILT DUE TO HIGH AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIR, THE CAR WOULD STILL SHUDDER INTERMITTENTLY WHEN I SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE & WENT TO ACCELERATE. ON 02/12/18, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AGAIN WHILE I WAS IN MOTION AT APPROX. 25 MPH IN STOP & GO TRAFFIC. I PUSHED THE GAS, THE TRANSMISSION DIDN'T RESPOND; THE ENGINE JUST REVVED. I WAS STILL IN MOTION, SLOWED DOWN, THEN PUSHED THE GAS AGAIN & IT SHUDDERED THEN SHIFTED. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY & PUT THE CAR IN PARK. I TESTED IT BY TRYING TO DRIVE FORWARD; THE CAR SLID BACKWARDS. I DIDN'T PUSH THE PEDAL ENOUGH TO ENGAGE FIRST GEAR AS I DIDN'T WANT TO CAUSE DAMAGE. I WAS AGAIN TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED A TEARDOWN, CLEANING, & REBUILD DUE TO DEBRIS. BASED ON BOTH TICKETS, I BELIEVED THE CENTER SUPPORT IS A DEFECTIVE PART; I LEARNED TODAY THERE IS A NEW RECALL, 18V471000, FOR A BUSHING THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION. UNKNOWN IF THIS IS THE CAUSE. CAR IS AGAIN SHUDDERING WHEN SHIFT R TO D THEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT.

08/27/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

1. MIS-FIRING CAUSING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE TO ROCK, SEEN MAINLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS IN GEAR WITH THE BREAK ENGAGED AT A STOP SIGNAL. 2. SUDDEN OVER-REVVING SEEN ON THE TACHOMETER. 3. THE OVER-REVVING USUALLY PRECEDES THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE SPIKING INTO THE CRITICAL AREA. THIS IS MOST LIKELY TO HAPPEN ON INCLINES. PULLING OVER, SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE ALLOWING IT TO COOL DOWN FOR 10-15 MINUTES, THEN EVERYTHING IS FINE. I HAVE LEARNED TO WATCH FOR THE OVER-REVVING, THEN APPLY THE BRAKE TO STOP THE OVER-REVVING. THEN HAS ALLOWED ME TO KEEP THE OVER-HEATING IN CHECK.

08/27/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS FRACTURED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000.

08/26/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING, ONLY TO RESTART AGAIN AND SEEM FINE. RECENTLY IT STALLED AND WOULD NOT START UP.

08/25/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/22/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J97DU******
Summary

ON WED AUGUST 22ND, 2018, I WAS RUNNING ERRANDS. I LEFT A STORE, ENTERED MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM, AND BEGAN TO SLOWLY BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE. AFTER BACKING OUT OF THE SPACE, I PUT THE SHIFTER INTO D AND BEGAN TO TRY TO DRIVE FORWARD, BUT MY VEHICLE INSTEAD CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED MY BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH STOPPED IT FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS, AND PUT THE SHIFTER INTO P. THOUGH MY VEHICLE SHOWED THAT IT WAS IN PARK, IT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. I WAS ABLE TO REVERSE MY CAR DOWN THE PARKING LOT AND BACK INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE END OF THE LOT. ALL THE WHILE, MY 2013 ESCAPE SHOWED THAT IT WAS IN PARK. I TURNED MY VEHICLE OFF, BUT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO ENSURE THAT IT WOULD NOT CONTINUE ROLLING BACKWARDS. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON A MINUTE LATER, I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN. IT BECAME LOCKED, AND I COULDN'T TURN THE ENGINE ON, SHIFT, OR DO ANYTHING EXCEPT TURN PRESS THE IGNITION BUTTON TO TURN ON/OFF THE RADIO/AC/LIGHTS/ELECTRICAL, ETC. (DURING THIS WHOLE TIME, THERE WAS NEVER ANY WARNING LIGHTS LIT OR ANY INDICATION AT ALL THAT A PROBLEM WAS ABOUT TO OCCUR OR CURRENTLY OCCURING.) I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY/CABLE THAT BROKE, WHICH IS THE EXACT ISSUE IN THE RECALL FORD ISSUED ON OVER 500,000 2013 FORD ESCAPES IN JULY 2018. HOWEVER, DESPITE MY VEHICLE HAVING THE EXACT MECHANICAL FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL NOTICE, I WAS TOLD BY FORD WHEN I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY, THAT MY VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED AT A PLANT THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDED TO THE RECALL. OBVIOUSLY THIS ISSUE IS MORE VAST AND WIDESPREAD THAN FORD IS WILLING TO ADMIT. BECAUSE MY ESCAPE IS FROM A FACTORY THAT HASN'T BEEN ADDED TO THE RECALL YET, FORD REFUSES TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS. THIS IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING.

08/24/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

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.

08/23/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/22/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE REVERSING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN THE DRIVE POSITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE IN REVERSE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SAN TAN FORD (1429 E MOTORPLEX LOOP, GILBERT, AZ 85297, (480) 821-3200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

08/22/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70DU******
Summary

WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE, WHEN SETTING IN TRAFFIC SOME TIME THE CAR IT JUMP FORWARD INSTEAD OF STOPPING IT FEEL LIKE SOME BODY HIT YOU FROM THE BACK. LAST WEEK I FELT A STRONGER JUMP WHEN I WAS IN TRAFFIC. THE FOLLOWING DAY WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE THE CAR DID NOT MOVE BUT WHEN I HIT THE GAS LIGHT IT CLICK AND MOVED. IS THIS THE SAME PROBLEM FOR THE LAST RECALL

08/22/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

PURCHASED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE TURBO FROM WICKENBURG JONES FORD IN WICKENBURG AZ. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME. UNFORTUNATELY THE FIRE PUT ITSELF OUT (WISH IT HADN'T B/C THEN MY INSURANCE WOULD HAVE TOTALED IT). BUT IT CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE BEFORE IT WENT OUT. OIL LEAK OCCURRED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD OR VALVE COVER GASKET DUE TO OVERHEATING AND ENGINE OIL IGNITED ON THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM STARTING THE FIRE. THIS ALL OCCURRED ON THE SIDE OF US 60 AS MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AS SOON AS HE REALIZED IT WAS ON FIRE. VEHICLE NOW NEEDS A NEW ENGINE

08/22/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G91DU******
Summary

WHILE I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON HWY 62 NEAR VILAS RD. IN JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON, THE LOW BATTERY WARNING ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING LOCKED UP. LUCKILY IT WAS ON A STRAIGHT ROAD AND NOT NEAR MY HOME IN THE MOUNTAINS WHICH IS ABOUT 25 MILES OF CURVY ROADS. I HAD JUST PURCHASED AND DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE NIGHT BEFORE. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, NOT WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS INFORMED THIS CAR IS NOT SUBJECT TO RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE SAME MODELS AND YEAR RANGE HAVE THIS EXACT SAFETY HAZARD & FAULT. MY VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE MECHANIC, THAT THE DEALERSHIP CHOSE, AND THEY SAY IT IS A $2,000.00 REPAIR WITH AN UNDERTERMINED TIME FRAME TO REPAIR IT. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED, KILLED MY WIFE, OR ANOTHER PERSON WITH THE STEERING LOCKING UP LIKE THAT.

08/21/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAZARETH FORD (4067 JANDY BLVD, NAZARETH, PA 18064, 866-601-7744) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 122,000.

08/20/2018
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

I HAVE DRIVEN THIS 2013 ESCAPE FOR 2.5 YEARS. WE HAVE 34,838 MILES ON IT. IN THE PAST YEAR THE FOLLOWING ISSUES HAVE ARISEN. 1) HEAT SENSOR HAS GONE BAD, WARNING LIGHTS AND BELLS SIGNALING A SERIOUS PROBLEM, AS THE CAR SHUTS DOWN. CAR WILL NOT START. REPLACED TWICE IN 8 MONTHS. 2) LEFT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE - LATCH ISSUE AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 16V643. 3) IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS, THE CAR WILL STALL WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NOT OVERHEATING. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS SHOW NO PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, RESIDENTIAL DRIVING WITH FREQUENT STOP SIGNS, PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, IN PARKING LOTS, A SHORT TRIP USUALLY DOES NOT PRODUCE THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IF WE ARE RUNNING ERRANDS AND MAKE MORE THAN ONE (1) STOP, WE WILL DEFINATELY EXPERIENCE THE STALL DURING THE DRIVE HOME. CAR WILL COAST TO A STOP, NO INDICATION FROM GAUGES OF ANY ENGINE ISSUES. CAR HESITANTLY RESTARTS. WE PROCEED WITH EXTREME CAUTION, AS WE DO NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL STALL AGAIN, AND IN WHAT TRAFFIC SITUATION. IT IS AT THE DEALER TO HAVE 3 RECALLS ADDRESSED, AND THEY WILL 'DETERMINE' IF THEY CAN IDENTIFY THE REASON FOR THE STALL. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO ANOTHER MECHANIC, WHO DID NOT GET TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL A FEW HOURS AFTER I DROPPED IT OFF. OF COURSE, DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PRODUCED NO RESULTS AND THE MECHANIC DROVE THE CAR ONCE, FOR TEN MINUTES - STALL DID NOT OCCUR. NOTED THAT THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN RECORD WITH NHTSA 40 TIMES, AND A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IN RESPONSE TO QUESTION BELOW, "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?", I AM PROVIDED THE MOST RECENT DATE: 08/19/2018. (IT HAPPENS DAILY). I CONTACT THE DEALER LAST WEEK AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN 08/20.

08/20/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE IS A 2013 WITH LESS THAN 48K MILES ON IT. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP ON A HILL AND WITH A HESITATION THEN A SLIGHT JERK WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THAT HAPPENED OFF AND ON ONE DAY THEN CLEARED UP FOR ABOUT A MONTH. WHEN IT STARTED AGAIN IT WOULD ALSO HAVE SLUGGISH ACCELERATION LIKE IT HAD A SHIFTED INTO A GEAR THAT WAS TOO HIGH, OR WOULD WIND UP LIKE IT HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. AGAIN, IT WAS INTERMITTENT LIKE IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE OR BAD CIRCUIT. THEN IT STARTED INTERMITTENTLY MAKING A KIND OF A GRINDING NOISE AND SHORTLY AFTER THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS TOAST.

08/18/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/18/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT SHUT FLUSH TO THE DOOR FRAME. I DISCOVERED THIS WHEN I WAS WASHING MY CAR. BELOW YOU ASKED WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN? NOTHING HAPPENED THIS IS JUST THE WAY THE IS. I ALWAYS THOUGHT THE WINDOW WAS NOT SHUTTING COMPLETELY BECAUSE WHEN YOU SIT IN THE PASSENGER YOU CAN HEAR A WHISTLE. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DOOR. MAYBE IT DIDN'T WORK?

08/17/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STARTED TO CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO PREVIOUSLY SERVICED RECALL THAT WASN'T DONE CORRECTLY . DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, CAR STARTED MAKING CRAZY NOISE AND SMOKING BAD . THERE WAS COOLANT IN IT AND IT WAS NOT LEAKING. VEHICLE STARTS ALERTING ' PULL OVER SAFELY CAR OVERHEATING ' DURING ROUTINE DRIVES EVEN WHEN COOLANT IS FULL . THIS TIME IT WAS PRACTICALLY ON FIRE . CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE AND FORD WILL NOT HELP US . THEY SAY BECAUSE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED THEY AREN'T UNABLE TO ASSIST ANY FURTHER . NOW WE ARE OUT OF A VEHICLE AND FORD IS REFUSING ANY RESPONSIBILITY .

08/15/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, BUT REMAINED IN DRIVE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED THAT THE GEAR WAS IN PARK. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MOVE FORWARD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO READJUSTED THE BUSHING CABLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED LINDSAY FORD AT 888-457-7005 (LOCATED AT 11250 VEIRS MILL RD, WHEATON, MD 20902) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE TWO DAYS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

08/14/2018
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/09/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

ENGINE HESITATES, STUMBLES, OR LOSES POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED. HAVE REPLACED ECOBOOST SENSOR AND STILL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. I DO NOT FEEL THAT IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE THIS CAR.

08/14/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/16/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS. PLUS A CYLINDER STOPPED FIRING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG AND COIL. PART OF THE SPARK PLUG BROKE LEADING TO THE HEADER NEEDING TO BE REMOVED NOW.

08/13/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F7XDU******
Summary

IN MAY 2018 I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE, PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT ONCE THE VEHICLE CORRECTED TO PULL AWAY I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE HOWEVER THE GEAR SHIFT WAS READING THE VEHICLE IN PARK. DUE TO READING I WAS IN PARK I BELIEVED IT SAFE TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART IT HOWEVER IT WAS NOT IN CORRECT GEAR AND WOULD NOT START. I BELIEVING THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND QUICKLY REALIZED I DID NOT HAVE ANY CONTROL ANY LONGER, AND TO PREVENT AN ALMOST ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN ROLLING DOWN A STEEP HILL IN SOUTHERN MIDDLE TN AND AS I ONE THIS WAS DONE, I PULLED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ANOTHER CAR AND MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS WHEN IT WAS AT THE MECHANICS THAT IT WAS DISCOVERED THE SHIFT CABLE BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I SAW IN LATE JUNE 18 OR EARLY JULY 18 THAT THEIR WAS NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR THIS SAME EXACT THING THAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT PART OF THAT.

08/13/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY, HEAT, AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

08/11/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/20/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXDUC******
Summary

I BOUGHT A USED 2013 FORD ESCAPE FROM DEALERSHIP ON 3/9/17. CAR HAD 1 PREVIOUS OWNER AND 29265 MILES ON IT. BY 4/20/17 THE CAR WOULD NOT START WHILE STATIONARY WITH NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING BEING WRONG. I HAD THE DEALERSHIP LOOK AT IT IMMEDIATELY WHEN THIS HAPPENED AFTER GETTING IT TOWED BY AAA WHOM ALSO TESTED THE STARTER AND BATTERY EVERYTHING WAS READING NORMAL . THE CAR STARTED ON ITS OWN. AND THE DALERSHIP COUKD FIND TGE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IF THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT CVS AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR 10 MINUTES I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND AAA, AFTER WAITING 45 MINUTES FOR AAA TO ARRIVE I TRY STARTING THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO AVAIL UNTIL I SEE AAA PULLING INTO THE CVS PARKING LOT I TESTED TURNED THE KEY 1 MORE TIME AND THE CAR STARTED. THE AAA TECH CHECKED THE STARTER AND BATTERY AGAIN EVERTHING READ NORMAL. I DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LEFT WITH THE SAME OUTCOME OF THEM NOT KNOWING WHAT IS WRONG. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUED UNTIL MY WARRANTY RAN OUT AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT HELP ME ANYMORE BECAUSE THE CAR IS STILL DRIVEABLE. I TRIED EXERCISING THE LEMON LAW BY REPORTING THE DEALERSHIP TO OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS REGULATION AND WAS TOLD THEY CAN ONLY MEDIATE AND NOT MUCH COUKD BE DONE BECAUSE MY WARRANTY WAS OVER. HERE WE ARE 8/12/2018 AND THE CAR STILL HAS PROBLEMS AND WILL START AFTER WAITING ANYWHERE FROM 5 MINUTES TO 3 HOURS ALSO IT,CONSTANTLY LEAKS ATIFREEZE AND HAS TO BE REFILLED EVERY FEW WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS THE CAR WILL SAY " HIGH TEMPERATURE COOLANT LOW" OUT OF THE BLUE WITHOUT ANY INDICATION FROM THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO AND DONT HAVE THE TIME OR MONEY TO DEAL WITH THIS.

08/09/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

BUSHING CABLE DETACHED FROM THE SHIFTER CABLE DURING DRIVING IN CLUTCHLESS AUTOMATIC MODE, LEAVING CAR IN NEUTRAL AND UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS OR PARK. ROLLED INTO A PARKING LOT (BY GOD'S GRACE). WAITED 2 HOURS WITH FOOT ON BRAKE AS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HELD BUT SINCE I WAS ON A HILL WAS WORRIED FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND ME. TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. RESEARCHED THE ALREADY STATED SAFETY RECALL AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT UNLESS IT IS AT MY OWN EXPENSE OF ALMOST $1000. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 18V471.

08/09/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

COOLANT HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A YEAR AND A HALF, ABOUT EVERY OTHER MONTH OR SO. SEVERAL DIFFERENT DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS REVEALED NOTHING, NO LEAKS, NO DAMAGE. VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING 3 DAYS AGO DUE TO POTENTIAL OVERHEAT. DEALER SAYS ENGINE IS NOW DAMAGED DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING INTO IT OVER TIME AND MUST BE REPLACED. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS THERE ARE NO RECALLS AND THE 5 YEAR POWER TRAIN WARRANTY IS EXPIRED BY A FEW MONTHS. NO HELP FROM THEM OR THE DEALER. THIS WAS A FULL ON SAFETY ISSUE WITH MY DAUGHTER DRIVING, AND WE NEVER KNEW IT.

08/08/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER AS FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW LOT. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. **TR *TR

08/06/2018
Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/02/2018
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Summary

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIIVNG ON A CITY STREET WHEN I WAS T-BONED BY A VEHICLE WHO RAN A STOP LIGHT. AS I BECAME CONTACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND ENDED UP HITTING A WATER METER, AFTER TRYING TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES,BECAUSE THEY BRAKES WOULDNT CATCH ON. .NEITHER CONTACT WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE NOR THE WATER METER ACTIVATED THE AIR BAGS.

08/06/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTED AFTER SITTING ALL NIGHT AND IT HAD A VERY ROUGH IDLE WITH WHITE SMOKE AND THE SMELL OF COOLANT. IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE OUT AND STALL. IT HAS BEEN DRAINING COOLANT LIKE IT'S ITS ADDICTION. THE CODES FOR THE CYLINDER 3 MISFIRE AND THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR/OVERHEATING CONDITION ARE DETECTED AND PERMANENT. WHILE DRIVING IT HAS OVERHEATED 3 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST MONTH. SPARK PLUGS AND COILS PACKS ARE BRAND NEW. SPARK PLUG #3 CROSS THREADED FROM FACTORY, IT TOOK 4 DAYS TO CHANGE IT.

08/05/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/16/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I'VE OWNED MY VEHICLE FOR 1 1/2 YEARS AND 5 TIMES NOW IT HAS LOST ENGINE COOLANT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND MY VEHICLE MEETS ALL CRITERIA TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THE DEALER SAID THAT THE VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER HAS CHANGED THE WATER PUMP, PRESSURE TESTED, REPLACED THE BATTERY AND REPLACED THE HEATER HOSE. AT THIS POINT, IT IS STILL LOSING FLUID AND THE DEALER STATES THAT IF I WANT THE WORK DONE THAT THE RECALL RECOMMENDS, I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT MYSELF. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 3/2/17 AND THIS STARTED 5/16/17,.

08/03/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE WAS GOING 45 MPH IN MOTION DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ABOUT 4 MILES DOWN THE ROAD MY CAR FLASHED THE "ENGINE OVERHEATING" SIGNED AND WITHIN 5 SECONDS THE CAR CAME TO A STOP AND STALL IN LIMP MODE. THIS IS NOT SAFE ESPECIALLY SINCE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY, AND WHERE I LIVE THERE ARE HIGHWAYS EVERY WHERE THAT TAKE ME WHERE I NEED TO BE. TOOK TO FORD DEALER A MILE OR SO DOWN THE ROAD, AND THEY TESTED IT FOR EVERYTHING AND THEY SENT ME ON MY WAY WITH NO WORK DONE, JUST CONDUCTED A ROAD TEST AFTER RESETTING THE CODES AND LIGHT DID NOT COME BACK ON. ABOUT 15 MILES LATER, THE CAR DID THE EXACT SAME THING AGAIN ON THE SAME HIGHWAY, GOING 45, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AGAIN. TOOK TO THE FORD DEALER NEXT DAY AND TOLD ME THAT THE STANDPIPE IS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE OVERHEATING IN THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. BUT, FIXING THIS PIECE DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. MY CAR WAS FIXED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE IN 2014, BY THE 13S12. AND YET, THIS ISSUE IS HAPPENING AGAIN. I DO HAVE THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH THE 1.6L ENGINE THAT HAS FREQUENTLY DEALT WITH THIS PROBLEM. DRIVING THIS CAR IS VERY UNSAFE DUE TO THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOPPING IF THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS, THE CAR STALLS AND CAN EASILY OVERHEAT. AS THE DEALER HAS ONLY SUGGESTED INSTALLING A NEW COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR (STANDPIPE) WITH NEW HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, WE SEE THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT WORKED IN PREVIOUS 2013 FORD ESCAPES. HAVING THIS CAR ON THE ROAD IS A SAFETY HAZZARDS. WITH OVER 3 PAGES OF MY FORD ESCAPE ALONE WITH FACTORY RECALLS, THIS CAR SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD. I HOPE THIS GETS FIXED, OR AT LEAST A RECALL FOR THIS CAR OR AN INVESTIGATION IS PUT IN ACTION. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE IN ANY TERMS OR CONDITIONS AND I DO NOT WANT THIS CAUSING ANY POTENTIAL FATALITIES.

08/01/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE, I EXPERIENCED THE WHEEL LOCKING UP AND NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN AS I GOT A MESSAGE STATING 'POWER STEERING FAULT, SERVICE REQUIRED'. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP NEARBY MY WORK AND IT WAS CONNECTED TO A COMPUTER AND PULLED CODE U3000 AND FOUND TO BE A FAULTY STEERING GEAR WITH ESTIMATED REPAIR COST OF $1,940. WHEN PLANNING TO REPAIR, I WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER AND DID NOT HAVE A DATE WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE STOCKED. THE CODE WAS CLEARED AND I WAS SENT ON MY WAY. AGAIN MY WHEEL HAS CONTINUED TO LOCK UP AND I HAVE NOW BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS. I HAVE GOOGLED THIS ISSUE AND IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES

08/01/2018
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 07/16/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX4DU******
Summary

RECALL 14V495000 SAYS IT ALL. LOST OF POWER WITH NO WARNING WHEN PULLING INTO A STREET OR JUST OUT OF THE BLUE. ONCE PULLING ON TO A HIGHWAY, ONCE IN A PARKING LOT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN OR WHERE WHEN YOU LOSE POWER. IT START BACK UP WITH NO PROBLEM.

07/31/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

EVERY TIME WE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THE ESCAPE STALLS AND YOU NEED TO RE-START THE CAR. I'VE BROUGHT TO A DEALER AND THEY THINK ITS THE TORQUE CONVERTORS WHICH IS INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. SOME ESCAPES WITH THIS SAME YEAR HAVE BEEN RECALLED ALREADY BUT WHEN I CHECKED WITH MY DEALER THEY SAID MY HAS NOT. THEY ESTIMATED THE COST OF THE FIX AT $4000.

07/31/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO RAY VARNER FORD (2026 N CHARLES G SEIVERS BLVD, CLINTON, TN 37716, (865) 457-0704), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,600.

07/30/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/29/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE IS STALLING WHEN SWITCHING GEARS, AND IS CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP AND STILL IS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS WITHOUT CAUSING THE CAR TO STALL, AS IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION BUT THE TESTS ARE NOT SUPPORTING THAT IT IS BEING CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE CAR ONLY HAS 48K MILES.

07/27/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/29/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

MY KIDS AND I WERE IN THE DRIVE THRU AT SCHLOTZKY'S WHEN I PUT MY CAR IN 'PARK' TO ORDER. ONCE MY ORDER WAS COMPLETE AND I WAS READY TO PULL FORWARD, I WENT TO PUT MY CAR IN 'DRIVE' AND THE GEAR STICK WAS MOVING FREELY BUT NOT SHIFTING THE GEARS FOR MY CAR TO MOVE. A TEAM MEMBER FROM THE RESTAURANT CAME OUT TO GIVE ME A HAND TO FIND THAT MY SHIFTER CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED. HE THEN TOLD ME TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO PARK MY CAR SO IT WOULD PARK AND NOT CONTINUE IN MOTION WHEN I WANTED TO PARK. WE THEN TOOK IT TO MIENEKE WHERE THE CAR PREVIOUSLY WAS FOR A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. THEY SAID THAT MY SHIFTER CABLE HAD GONE BAD. NOW MY GEAR STICK GETS STUCK WITH TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS.

07/27/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT NOTICED STEAM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND ALLOWED IT TO COOL OFF. AFTERWARDS, THE STEAM WAS NO LONGER PRESENT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT WAS DRIPPING ONTO THE EXHAUST, WHICH CAUSED THE STEAM. AS A RESULT, THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,992.

07/27/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NATIONAL HI******
Summary

OCCASIONALLY WHEN LEAVING PARKING LOTS, MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE WILL CUT OUT AND STALL CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. USUALLY THE VEHICLE WILL START RIGHT BACK UP AND OPERATE COMPLETELY FINE AFTER THAT, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT TAKES A LITTLE LONGER TO START UP. ONCE THE VEHICLE IS ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY, IT SEEMS TO BE OK. THIS ISSUE HAS ONLY HAPPENED IN PARKING LOTS OR WHEN PULLING OUT OF A STATIONERY SPACE AND IT DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY SINGLE TIME MAKING THE ISSUE HARD TO RECREATE.

07/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

THE COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKED ON THE TURBO CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND I HAD TO PAY 1400 IN REPAIRS.

07/26/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED DROPS OF FLUID EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO THE VEHICLE CABIN. THE CONTACT PULEDL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (FRONTIER FORD, 3701 STEVENS CREEK BLVD, SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, (408) 241-1800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A WIRING HARNESS WAS BURNT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.

07/26/2018
Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

CAR RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF HAS SHUT OFF 3 TIMES SINCE GETTING IT BACK FROM DEALER... CAR WAS PARKED FOR 4 HOURS AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND WAITING FOR THE RPM TO DROP WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND ACCELERATED THE ENGINE SHUT OFF POWER WAS STILL ON . THE SECOND TIME THE ENGINE SHUT OFF CAR WAS IDLING FOR 10 MINS AFTER A 25 MIN SRIVE FROM WORK WHWN I DROVE OFF MADE A TURN A BLOCK AWAY ENGINE SHUT OFF HAD HIT HAZARDS THROW GEAR INTO NEUTRAL ROLING TO A SAFE DISTANCE FROM CORNER YO STOP. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPEN CAR WAS NOT IDLE AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL BLOCKS AFTER A ROLLING STOP SIGN MY CSR SHUT OFFF IN THE MIDDLE DFLE OFF INTERSECTION. CAR HAS SAID TO BE FIXED BY DEALERSHIP BUT ITS NOT AUR BAG LIGHT STAYS WENT OFF AFTER TAKING IT IN BUT IS NOW LIT AFAIN

07/25/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (JIM BURKE FORD AUTOMALL, 5300 GASOLINE ALLEY DR SUITE B, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLING VALVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,069.

07/24/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H91DU******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN AND THE THROTTLE DID NOT WORK. I PULLED OFF, SHUT THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE CAR. IT THEN RAN OK. THE SAME THING HAPPENED 2 OTHER TIMES - AS IF THE GAS PEDAL DID NOT WORK. I SAW ON INTERNET THAT ESCAPES HAS A HISTORY OF THROTTLE PROBLEMS, INCLUDING MY YEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER IN COLUMBIA MO AND THEY SAID , BASED ON THE VIN #, THAT MY CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY NOT AFFECTED BY THIS THROTTLE ISSUE. THEY SAID THEY COULD DO NOTHING BUT CHARGE ME TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. THIS IS WRONG. I COULD GET SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN BUT FORD TAKES NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR A KNOWN PROBLEM.

07/23/2018
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

MY BRAKES FAILED ON MY VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING HOME. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THAT IT IS THE VACUUM PUMP WHICH PRESSURIZES THE POWER BRAKE SYSTEM.

07/23/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/28/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT INADVERTENTLY ROLLED AWAY. THE CONTACT GRABBED THE DOOR HANDLE, BUT WAS DRAGGED BY THE VEHICLE DOWN THE STREET UNTIL IT STOPPED AT AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MULTIPLE BRUISES ON HER STOMACH AND INJURIES TO THE WRIST, HUMERUS, AND GREAT TOE, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (COUNTY FORD, 105 AUTO PARK DRIVE, GRAHAM, NC 27253, 336-226-6301), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBERS: [XXX] AND [XXX]. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000. *TT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

07/23/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/26/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (FOX TOYOTA OF CADILLAC, 1490 N MITCHELL ST, CADILLAC, MI 49601, (231)-779-1784) WHERE SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS WERE COMPLETED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,825.

07/23/2018
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/21/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

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.

07/23/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE WAS REPLACED IN 2014 AS PART OF A RECALL. IN JULY 2018 THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S THE BYPASS VALVE AGAIN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

07/23/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SMELL OF GAS BECAME VERY STRONG. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND LOOKING UNDER THE CAR YOU COULD SEE FUEL POURING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I TOOK A VIDEO OF THIS TO SHOW THE DEALER. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AS I WAS ABOUT A MILE AWAY. THE TECH DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL JUMPER HOSE WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACED. I ASKED THEM IF MY VEHICLE WAS PART OF THE RECALL THAT DEALT WITH THIS EXACT ISSUE AND PART, THEY SAID NO. THE RECALL WAS FOR ESCAPES BUILT OUT OF THE LOUISVILLE, KY PLANT UP TO JULY 11, 2012, MINE WAS BUILT ON JULY 30, 2012 FROM THE LOUISVILLE, KY PLANT. COINCIDENCE, I DON'T THINK SO. FORDS WORDS FROM THE DEALER IS THEY ARE WASHING THEIR HANDS OF THIS AND THEN CHARGED ME ALMOST $300 TO FIX WHAT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES. NOT EVEN A DAY LATER (18 HOURS) AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR MY VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND IS POURING RADIATOR FLUID ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER TOWED IT BACK TO THE SHOP AND IS LOOKING AT IT NOW. I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS AS WELL, HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO BET MY VEHICLE IS JUST OUTSIDE THIS RECALL LIKE THE OTHER ONE. THIS IS CRAP AND I THINK FORD IS AWARE THAT THE PROBLEMS PERTAINING TO THESE RECALLS EXTENDS PAST THE DATES THEY HAVE LISTED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS.

07/21/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

CONTINUAL LOSS OF COOLANT. I TOOK CAR TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE REASON FOR COOLANT LOSS. NO NOTICEABLE EVIDENCE OF LOSS SUCH AS DRIPS OR POOLS OF COOLANT. NO EXPERIENCE OF STALLING OR OVERHEATING AS LONG AS I REPLACE LOST COOLANT ONCE IT REACHES "ADD COOLANT" LEVEL, WHICH OCCURS ABOUT EVERY 4-6 MONTHS. I AM NOT SURE WHEN THIS FIRST OCCURRED AS MY COOLANT WAS "TOPPED OFF" WITH EVERY OIL CHANGE EVERY 6 MONTHS. SINCE I NO LONGER DRIVE MANY MILES I DO NOT CHANGE OIL EVERY 6 MONTHS AND STARTED NOTICING THE LOW COOLANT LEVELS MYSELF IN JUNE 2017 AND HAVE BEEN ADDING COOLANT MYSELF SINCE THEN.

07/19/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT ERROR WOULD COME ON WHEN TURNING ONTO A STREET WHICH WOULD ELIMINATE ALL POWER STEERING TO THE VEHICLE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN AT ANYTIME WHEN DRIVING. I HAD THE VEHICLE (2013 FORD ESCAPE) SERVICED ON 7-18-18 AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME THAT THE ERROR WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ELECTRONIC ASSIST RACK AND PINION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 41000 MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE NOTED FOR A RECALL.

07/18/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING COMING ON, AND STEERING IS EXTREMELY HARD TO MANEUVER. BEEN TOLD THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF IT OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ALSO TOLD IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX.

07/17/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER ASSIST FAILURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, RESTARTED, AND THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

07/11/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G97DU******
Summary

I CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN IN MY SUBDIVISION, AND MY CAR STALLED OUT. I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS THE BATTERY SO I TRIED TO RESTART, BUT IT FAILED. I SMELLED GAS SO I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND STARTED SEEING SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE SMOKE GOT WORSE QUICKLY AND CAUGHT FIRE WITHIN 2 MINUTES. THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES SHORTLY AFTER, FOR ROUGHLY FIVE MINUTES, AND IT WAS EVENTUALLY TOTALED.

07/10/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/18/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

CAR READS THAT IT IS OVERHEATING BUT IT IS NOT. CAR CAN BE MOVING STATIONARY OR ANYWHERE AND IT JUST KICKS ON THAT IT IS OVERHEATING WHEN IT IS NOT

07/09/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

AROUND 10 MONTHS AGO WE PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR AT A FORD DEALERSHIP, TWO WEEKS LATER THE CAR OVERHEATED. $750 LATER WE KNOW IT THE ENGINE IS CRACKED. STILL OWE LIKE $9,000 ON IT... THIS CAR HAD ALL OIL CHANGES AND EVERYTHING HAS NEEDED.

07/07/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

GAS SMELL IN CABIN. CAR WAS IN PARK WHEN SMELL STARTED.

07/04/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS TURNING ON A CITY STREET. STEERING BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES.

07/03/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RYE FORD (1151 BOSTON POST RD, RYE, NY 10580, (914) 967-6300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

07/02/2018
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 06/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.

07/01/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAILS BLOCKING THE WATER PUMP, WHEN THIS PART LOCKS THE SERPENTINE BELT BREAKS AND CAR OVERHEATS, CREATING A LOT OF PROBLEMS INSIDE THE ENGINE, CAR CAN CATCH FIRE TOO, VERY UNSAFE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH KIDS

06/28/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (COURTESY FORD, 455 PROVIDENCE RD, BROOKLYN, CT 06234, (860)-774-3673) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.

06/28/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/31/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMVU9HX6DU******
Summary

ENGINE LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON MESSAGE APPEARED. CAR STALLING AND WON'T ACCELERATE. TOOK TO VICTORY FORD IN KANSAS CITY AFTER 5 HOURS THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS OTHER THAN REPLACING THE SENSOR. HUNDRED AND $69 FOR THE DIAGNOSIS. I WAS OUT OF TOWN SO BABY. DID IT ALL THE WAY BACK HOME HAD A LOCAL DEALERSHIP PUT THE SENSOR IN. ANOTHER $74.. IN THE MEANTIME ENGINE CODE WOULD SPORADICALLY DISAPPEAR. AND REAPPEAR PERIOD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. HAD THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP CHECK THE CODE AGAIN KEEPS READING TURBO PROBLEMS. THEY'RE FORD MACHINE WAS DOWN SO I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE NEXT TOWN. SPECIFIC CODING SHOWED THAT IS A WIRING AND SPLICE PROBLEM. IN THE MEANTIME I'VE ALMOST BEEN RUN OVER SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE CAR WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN THE CODE IS THROWN. IF THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER A RECALL WHICH I'VE BEEN TOLD IT IS NOT. AND TOMORROW DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING ALL OF THE SPLICING AND WIRING FOR ANOTHER $450. I'M AFRAID THAT THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE CAUSED OTHER ISSUES. BUT WON'T KNOW UNTIL AFTER THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM IS FIXED. I FEEL LIKE A COUPLE OF THE WIRING ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED ALREADY SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED THIS. AND FORWARD SHOULD HAVE TO REIMBURSE ME FOR MY COST SINCE THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM AND NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION THERE IS A WHIRRING SOUND I'VE BEEN TOLD IS DUE TO THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

06/28/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/31/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

I HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED ONE STATEMENT. I AM JUST WONDERING WHY MY VEHICLE WASN'T INCLUDED ON THE RECALLS LISTED BELOW WHEN IT SOUNDS LIKE THE EXACT KIND OF PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN HAVING WITH MY VEHICLE. WHEN STARTED IT DOESN'T TAKE OFF AND GET UP TO SPEED WITHOUT HESITATION AND STALLING. AND WHEN I DO GET UP TO SPEED IT LOSES POWER AT THE MOST INOPPORTUNE TIME I HAVE BEEN IN SEVERAL NEAR ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE ENGINE NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. THE CODES THAT HAVE BEEN COMING UP. AND THE CHECK ENGINE SUGGESTIONS. HAVE BEEN TESTED BY FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS NONE OF WHICH COULD FALL FIND A PROBLEM TILL RECENTLY. AND I'M BEING TOLD THAT THE TURBO BOOST CODE IS BEEN CAUSED BY FAULTY WIRING WHICH IS HAPPENED TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. AS PER MY OTHER STATEMENT I AM HAVING IT REPAIRED TOMORROW BUT NOT BEING REIMBURSED. AND IF OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPE DRIVERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE THERE MAY BE SOME UNRECORDED DESK DUE TO THE ENGINE STALLING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE INCONSISTENT RUNNING UP THE ENGINE WHEN THESE CODES POP UP. THE CODES ARE ALSO SPORADIC AS I SAID IN MY OTHER STATEMENT. ONE TIME YOU TURN THE CAR ON AND HAVE A PROBLEM SHUT IT OFF AND THE NEXT TIME THE CODES ARE CLEARED. I HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH THIS DAILY FOR A MONTH

06/27/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G94DU******
Summary

UNKNOWN OSS OF OIL CAUSING ENGINE TO SEIZE

06/26/2018
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 06/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HIGH ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD LITTLETON (8252 S BROADWAY, LITTLETON, CO 80122, (303) 578-6106), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND COOLANT VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,000.

06/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ERROR CODE: P068A (COMPUTER COMMUNICATION ERROR) WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAMILY FORD OF ENFIELD (860-745-1111, 65 HAZARD AVE, ENFIELD, CT 06062), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE DEALER IF THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.

06/26/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALPIN FORD (1000 SANDRETTO DR., PRESCOTT, AZ 86305) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES AFTER THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

06/25/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/19/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SCREECHING NOISES EMITTED FROM CAR AND THEN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWED THE MESSAGE "ENGINE POWER REDUCED TO LOWER TEMPS" AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES "ENGINE OVER TEMP, STOP SAFELY." TURNS OUR THE WATER PUMP FAILED, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF PUMP AND BELT AT 35K MILES,

06/13/2018
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

WIPER MOTOR MALFUNCTION. WIPERS STOP WORKING RANDOMLY MAKING IT DANGEROUS AND DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. WIPERS BECOME UNALIGNED AND DON'T WORK IN UNISON CAUSING ISSUES WITH THE WIPERS PERFORMANCE AND AT TIMES WIPERS STOP WORKING AT ALL MAKING IT UNSAFE TO USE VEHICLE AT ALL. WIPERS STOP WORKING AT ANY TIME DURING DIFFERENT VEHICLE OPERATIONS. THIS IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE THIS ISSUE CAUSES A FATAL ACCIDENT. THIS ISSUE CAN BE SEEN IN MANY DIFFERENT FORD ESCAPES AND HAVE BEEN A COMMON ISSUE FOR THIS VEHICLE BY MANY DIFFERENT FORD OWNERS. THIS MATTER MUST BE ADDRESSED. THE ISSUE IS NOW CONSTANT AND MY VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE WORKING WIPERS. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH PERFORMED ON MY PART I HAVE SEEN THIS AS A COMMON ISSUE AMONG FORD OWNERS BUT WITH NO SOLUTION.

06/13/2018
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE IN THE VEHICLE WAS DEPLETING RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT CALLED TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD AT 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. *TT UPDATED 10/17/18*JB

06/11/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ABILITY THAT CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE DEALER (TED BRITT FORD, 11165 FAIRFAX BLVD, FAIRFAX, VA 22030, (703) 591-8484 OR 1-(866) 224-7068) INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING) FOR THE 2008-2011 MODELS AND WOULD NEED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY OTHER THAN HAVING THE DEALER REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED ONE TSB FOR THE STEERING CONCERNING THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *TR

06/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A FUEL STATION WHERE IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE OR A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V584000 (ENGINE) PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS-15003539. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

06/11/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

WHILST DRIVING ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, AT LEAST 1 MONTH, ME AND MY WIFE BEGAN NOTICING 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 HESITATE! AND STALL, SEVERAL TIMES ON AND OFF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.PCM, MODULE IS SENDING INCORRECT SIGNALS, CODES READ, COM NEEDS REPROGRAMMING, ALSO COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS!, MAY BE CAUSING OVER HEATING, AND FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WATER PUMP WENT OUT, WEDNESDAY JUNE 6TH 2018, CAR IS NOW AT FORD DEALERSHIP, FOR, INVESTIGATION INTO RECALL WORK. THAT MAY HAVE NOT BEEN PERFORMED. PRIOR TO SALE TO DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED IT. WE WOULD LIKE ANY UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED BY FLEET?, COMPANY THAT SOLD IT TO SUPER AUTO SALES., INCLUDING CALIBRATION AND OVER HEAT SOFTWARE TO PREVENT OVER HEATING ETC., ALONG WITH 13 OTHER ORIGINAL RECALLS THAT SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED, AND SOME RECORD WHO RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BY ETC. ALSO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBACK RECLINER MECHANISM HAS INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH, BECOMES LOOSE AND LEANING WHILE I'M DRIVING ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, THIS BEEN SINCE PURCHASED UNDER A YEAR AGO PRE-OWNED 100,486 MILES ON ODOMETER. ALSO CONSTANT SMELL OF STRONG GAS COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, LOW GAS MILEAGE, SIGNIFICANT LOOSE OF ENGINE COOLANT, ETC.AS MENTIONED PRIOR IN MY COMPLIANT, FULL LINE AND FUEL PUMP MAY NEED SERVICE, BECAUSE OF STRONG GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND VEHICLE. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. THIS HAPPENED OVER A PERIOD OF A MONTH TILL IT BROKE DOWN AND WE HAD IT TOWED, WE JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT RECALL, AND WAD NOT TOLD IT WAS NEEDED OR HAD BEEN PERFORMED BY SUPER AUTO SALES IN MODESTO CA. DEALERSHIP WE PURCHASED PRE OWNED VEHICLE IS SUPER AUTO SALES 4312 DISK RD. MODESTO CA. 95356 (PH: 209-689-5455),

06/08/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J95DU******
Summary

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND SENSOR PROBLEMS IN 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH 2.0 LITER ENGINE THAT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL. WHILE ON A VACATION TRIP IN FEBRUARY, 2018, THE ENGINE FAULT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM WITH THE 2.0 LITER ENGINE AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR AND ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. IT WAS FOLLOWED BY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. AS WE DROVE TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP, THE CAR WAS INCREASINGLY HESITATING AND SEEMED TO BE MISFIRING, A DANGEROUS SITUATION SINCE HIGHWAY DRIVING WAS REQUIRED. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP DID AN ANALYSIS AND DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE MAP SENSOR. HE REPLACED THAT SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY AND THE PROBLEM WAS APPARENTLY FIXED UNTIL JUNE 4, 2018, WHEN IDENTICAL PROBLEMS APPEARED AFTER A STOP ON A LOCAL TRIP.THE CAR WAS PARKED AT A SAFE LOCATION AND ON JUNE 6 DRIVEN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR. ANALYSIS BY THE TECHNICIAN SHOWED THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT ARE DISRUPTING SIGNALS FROM THE MAP SENSOR AND THE CAM SENSOR, AND THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPLETE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS REQUIRED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THIS CAR WAS BUILT DURING THE SAME PERIOD AS THE CARS COVERED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V495000 AND IT HAS THE SAME ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE SAME APPARENT PROBLEMS, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. IT IS CLEAR TO ME IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. FURTHER, IT SEEMS THERE ARE POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERNS REGARDING ALL 2013 AND 2014 FORD ESCAPES WITH THE 2.0 LITER ENGINE THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL.

06/06/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

FUME SMELL INSIDE MAIN CABIN WHEN ACCELERATES

06/05/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/25/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

CONSISTENT ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM RESULTING IN ANTIFREEZE GOING INTO THE VALVES. WE ARE NOW HAVING TO HAVE THE ENTIRE ENGINE REPLACED.

06/04/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0FU******
Summary

VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING WITHOUT NOTICE; VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, I STARTED IT AND RECEIVED AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT POWER STEERING FAILED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. I READ SEVERAL RELATED REPORTS ON THIS WEBSITE AND ONLINE AND ALSO SAW THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IN PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS. DEALERSHIP DID NOT WARN ME.

06/04/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/29/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 85,000 MILES.

06/02/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

ENGINE STALLED ON MAJOR FREEWAY. MECHANIC AND FORD DIAGNOSED IT WITH THE TURBOCHARGER FAILING. IE; LITERALLY CAME APART. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ARE NOW ALSO DAMAGED DUE TO THE TURBOCHARGER FAILING AND GIF KNOWS WHAT ELSE. THERE WERE NO CODES, THE ENGINE SYSTEM, STATED THAT THERE WERE NO ERRORS.

06/01/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/22/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SE BOUGHT 3/29/17AT THE TIME THE 12V DC POWER OUTLET, AUX PORT & USB PORT DID NOT WORK. 4/22/2018 THE VEHICLE STOPPED ON THE PA TURNPIKE IMMEDIATELY AFTER I RECEIVED A WARNING 'HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE, PLEASE STOP VEHICLE SAFELY'. SERVICE APPOINTMENT FOR 4/25/18 & WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS SYMPTOMS, ISSUES WITH THE WATER PUMP & 2-3 OTHER ISSUES THAT WERE ALL COVERED UNDER FORD RECALLS &FORD WEXFORD WOULD FIX IT ON 4/30/18. 5/4/18 INFORMED THAT THEY HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT FORD WEXFORD FOR AN UPDATE. I CONTACTED FORD WEXFORD & WAS INFORMED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE TO REPAIR. I RECEIVED A CALL BACK INFORMING ME THAT FORD WEXFORD WAS UNAWARE THAT THE SUV WAS AT THEIR LOT SINCE 4/30/18 & THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SERVICE IT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK. 5/10/17 I PICKED UP THE SUV AND WITHIN 24 HOURS STARTED HAVING ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS/SIGNALS INCLUDING THE SERVICE ENGINE, SEATBELT, BATTERY, BRAKES, HILL ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY AND THE SPEEDOMETER NOT FUNCTIONING. I CONTACTED JD BYRIDER WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT IT COULD POSSIBLY BE THE BATTERY, STARTER OR ALTERNATOR. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO AUTO ZONE TO HAVE A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE 5/17 & WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO GO BACK TO FORD WEXFORD. I SPOKE WITH ANDY AT FORD WEXFORD AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE SUV HAD A WIRING ISSUES THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO FIX, THAT THE SUV WOULD NEED A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM AND THAT THIS WOULD BE 1-2 WEEKS. I WAS ALSO TOLD THEY HAD A CALL OUT TO FORD CO. TO DISCUSS THEIR CONCERNS. ON 5/31/18 I RECEIVED A CALL INFORMING ME THAT THE SUV NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM, THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY AND THAT THE COST WOULD BE $1100.

05/31/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/18/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ADVANTAGE FORD LINCOLN SALES, INC. (885 HAGERTY DR., FREMONT, OH 43420), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE COOLANT SYSTEM THAT CAUSED THE LEVELS TO BECOME TOO LOW; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO KEEP THE COOLANT LEVEL TOPPED OFF IN THE INTERIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,974.

05/29/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/21/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J91DU******
Summary

OURS IS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH ONLY 37,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT'S HARDLY BEEN DRIVEN FOR A SIX YEAR OLD CAR AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION.UPON STARTING THE CAR IN THE DRIVE MODE, THERE WAS A PRONOUNCED "CLUNK" SOUND FROM BELOW THE CABIN SECTION OF THE CAR. THE CAR WOULD BEGIN MOVING FORWARD AND THEN SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THIS SITUATION CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 1/10 OF A MILE. WHILE TURNING AROUND TO RETURN HOME, THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN THE REVERSE MODE. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER AS IT APPEARED TO BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON A HIGHWAY. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. COST TO REPAIR $4,300.00. SEEMS TO ME THAT THERE HAS TO BE A BASIC DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT HAVING READ SO MANY OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. ADDITIONALLY AND IN RETROSPECT, THE ENGINE WOULD BEGIN RACING TO A HIGH RPM IN THE PARK MODE WITHOUT A FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. THIS WAS A DISTURBING PHENOMENON.

05/28/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

WINDSHIELD HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR AWHILE. DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL STAIN APPEARED INSIDE ON THE HEADLINER.

05/28/2018
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70DU******
Summary

WHEN I TURNED ON THE CAR TO GET BACK HOME FROM THE GROCERY STORE THE SCREEN SHOWED "STEERING WHEEL AT FAULT." THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO TURN AND I HAD TO GET HOME SO I MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO THE HOUSE. THE NEXT MORNING, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN AND BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM I COULD NOT TAKE MY CAR TO A TRIP WHERE I HAD ALREADY PLANNED, NOW I CAN'T DRIVE IT TO WORK EITHER, IT HAS BEEN TWO DAYS AND THE SAME PROBLEM REMAINS.

05/23/2018
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE THAT CAUSED THE MOTOR TO FAIL TWICE. THE DEALER (PLATTSBURGH FORD, 320 CORNELIA ST, PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901, (518) 561-5030) DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN OEM PART WITHIN THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), BUT THE SAME DEALER CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

05/23/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

RECENTLY IT DIED WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I COULD GET OFF THE ROAD, AND THAT THERE WAS NOT A MAJOR ACCIDENT. MY CAR TURNS OVER, BUT WILL NOT RESTART. AFTER MY MECHANIC HAD IT FOR A DAY, HE CONTACTED ME STATING IT HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND THAT HE WAS CALLING THE FORD DEALERSHIP, DUE TO IT BEING FAULTY AND THAT THEY SHOULD FIX IT. I THEN WAS CALLED BACK AND HE CONFIRMED WITH AUBURN FORD, IN AUBURN, CAN, THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT COULD FIX THE PROBLEM AND THAT THE DEALER HAD TO DO THE REPAIRS, WHY I CALLED FORD, I WAS TOLD THERE WAS ONLY 1-RECALL FOR THE DOORS. AFTER I TOLD HIM THE MECHANIC WAS TOLD THERE WERE 2, HE CHANGED HIS STORY. HE THEN SAID THERE WERE 2-RECALLS, BUT NEITHER WOULD FIX MY CAR. HE THEN STARTED I WOULD NEED TO PAY $ TO HAVE THEM DIAGNOSE IT.

05/19/2018
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 05/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

SWOLLEN LUNG BUT ISSUES. HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE SOME, NOW WE ARE HAVING TO REPLACE MORE!

05/17/2018
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/16/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE (1.6L ENGINE) ON AN INTERSTATE, I WAS TRAVELING AT 80MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL. SUDDENLY THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DEACTIVATED AND I FELT A JOLT. I THEN OBSERVED A MESSAGE ON THE DASH WHICH READ ENGINE OVERHEATING, STOP SAFELY. I THEN OBSERVED THE ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, THE COOLANT NEEDLE GO TO THE RED HOT LEVEL, AND I BEGAN TO LOOSE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OVERHEATING AND WAS LATER CONFIRMED AT A NEARBY CAR REPAIR. ONCE STOPPED AND ATTEMPT TO RESTART, LOSS OF STEERING HAD BEGUN. MILEAGE DURING INCIDENT WAS 80,200. AFTER TAKING IT TO FORD REGARDING NEWER RECALL MSGS, THEY ADVISED THE STEERING RACK WAS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THEIR DIAGNOSTIC AND MUST BE THE REASON FOR THE REPAIR. REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED AFTER READING INCIDENTS AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING SIMILAR ISSUES/CONCERNS. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE ANOTHER RECALL ISSUE.

05/16/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

PURCHASED NEW IN 2013 - 43,000 MILES CURRENTLY. FOUR EPISODES OF A JERKING MOTION BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 0 TO 45 IN 5 YEARS. I PURCHASED 5 YR AND 100,000 MILE WARRENTY. THE TIME RAN OUT 2 MONTHS AGO. THIS TRANSMISSION HAS A S FEATURE AND AS IT WOULD STOP THE JERKING WHEN IT WAS CUT OFF AND RESTARTED IT SEEMED TO BE A COMPUTER PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED ABOUT ONCE A YEAR AND ALWAYS "RESET" WHEN TURNED OFF. I WONDERED IF THERE WAS A SILENT RECALL OR OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THIS EXPERIENCE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURS AND IT IS RANDOM....LEAVING A STOP, OPEN ROAD STOP AND GO. I ACTUALLY CALLED FORD THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AND THEY WERE SENDING A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT AND I THOUGHT TO TURN IT AROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY SO IT WOULD GO ON THE TRUCK FORWARD. DROVE DOWN STREET TO TURN AROUND AND NOTHING....CANCELLED THE TOW. NOTHING LIKE IT FOR ANOTHER YEAR??? I FEEL THIS MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE "S" (SPORT SHIFT) FEATURE. I HAVE NEVER USED THIS FEATURE AT ALL...AT AGE 75, I AM OVER THAT. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICE TWICE A YEAR SINCE PURCHASE. THE MANUAL SAYS CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT 150,000 MILES. THE SUDDEN AND VIOLENT JERKING WHILE IN TRAFFIC IS TERRIFYING TO SAY THE LEAST AND ALTHOUGH THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT, I AM CERTAINLY NERVOUS ABOUT THE FUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE.

05/14/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

ENGINE OVERHEATING. ON MAY 14, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 71102 MILES, MY VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS "OVERHEATING" DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE. THE WATER PUMP FAILED BECAUSE 2 OUT OF 4 BOLTS WERE NOT THERE. THIS RESULTED IN THE PULLEY BENDING AND SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES. IT WAS THE FIRST AND ONLY WARNING OF SUCH A PROBLEM. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR (PURCHASED USED). I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FRONT AXLE REQUIRES REPLACING (CLICKING NOISE). RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES. MY QUESTION IS HOW FORD GOT AWAY WITH ONLY BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS ON LESS THAN 7000 VEHICLES.

05/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKS, WAS REPAIRED IN 2014 PER RECALL. COOLANT LEAK ISSUE KEEPS HAPPENING.

05/09/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

THIS HAPPENED 2X IN MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. LUCKILY I HAPPENED TO BE IN SAFE AREAS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAD TO SHUT DOWN AND RESTART THE CAR IN ORDER TO DRIVE IT. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $1800. I COMMUTE 120 MILES A DAY - I CANNOT AFFORD TO BE IN AN UNSAFE CAR WITH MY CHILDREN.

05/09/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/09/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

STUTTERING WHEN IDLE, USUALLY AFTER FILLING THE TANK UP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. GIVING ERROR CODE P1450. I HAVE ALREADY HAD EVAP VENT SOLENOID FIXED TWICE IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR(2018) LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN TODAY. SAME CODE

05/07/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE "ENGINE FAULT" MESSAGE SUDDENLY DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE, SHUTTER, AND VIBRATE BEFORE REDUCING SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MAHWAH FORD ON FRANKLIN TURN PIKE, MAHWAH, NJ) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

05/04/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

JUST BECAUSE THE VIN ON THIS SPECIFIC 2013 ESCAPE DOESN'T MATCH ALL THE RECALLS DOESN'T MEAN IT DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME ISSUES. I'VE ALREADY HAD TO HAVE THE WATER PUMP REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THERE'S ELECTRICAL ISSUES, HVAC ISSUES, DOOR ISSUES, DELAYED ACCELERATION ISSUES, THE LIST GOES ON AND ON AND ON WITH THIS VEHICLE. I REACHED OUT TO FORD AND THEY OFFERED NO HELP. YOUR SYSTEM ONLY ALLOWS ME TO CHECK THREE PROBLEMS.

05/02/2018
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 04/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE LUG NUTS ON THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LUG NUTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A PLASTIC COVER, WHICH COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME AND CAUSE MOISTURE TO ENTER THE LUG NUT. AS A RESULT, THE LUG NUT COULD SWELL AND BECOME IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE IF THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. AUTONATION FORD WESTLAKE (23775 CENTER RIDGE RD, WESTLAKE, OH 44145, (440) 296-3019) WAS THE DEALER THAT SERVICED THE VEHICLE. THE LUG NUTS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 321186. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,453.

04/29/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

FREEZE PLUG IS LEAKING COOLANT AND ENGINE IS STALLING WHILE DRIVING COOLANT STARTED LEAKING AROUND 11/10/17 AND THE STALLING STARTED OCCURING 4/27/18 AND NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO MY VEHICLE BUT ARE HAVING SYMPTOMS OF THE RECALLS THAT OUR PRESENT FOR OTHER ESCAPES

04/28/2018
Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/29/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WINDSHIELDS WITH NO SEAL CAUSING LOTS OF AIR NOSIES LIKE THE WINDOWS ARE DOWN

04/25/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DROVE NORMALLY. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CABRERA AUTO (CARR #2 KM 82.2 SALIDA EXPRESO HATILLO, PR 00614, (787) 333-8410) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT NO FAILURE CODES WERE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,971. *TT CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES OF ELECTRICAL STEERING. FINALLY, THE OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK AND PKNON BECAUSE IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. UPDATED 9/4/18*JB

04/24/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE DEALER (AUTONATION FORD AMHERST, 8000 LEAVITT RD, AMHERST, OH 44001) WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,600. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/20/2018
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AND WAS COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT CONTAINER WAS HALF EMPTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.

04/20/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

COOLANT LOSS/LEAK THAT GREW OVER TIME TO A LARGE LEAK/FIRE RISK NOW. OVER THE PAST YEAR COOLANT LEVEL WOULD FALL AND NEED TO BE ADDED EVERY FEW MONTHS. THE WATER PUMP HAS NOW FAILED AT 76K MILES CAUSING A LARGE COOLANT LEAK COVERING THE ENGINE/UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IN COOLANT. IT HAS NEVER OVERHEATED BUT THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE FROM THE COOLANT LOSS ON THE HOT ENGINE/EXHAUST PARTS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN REPROGRAMMED ON A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE REDUCED POWER MODE IF TEMP RISES/COOLANT LOSS WHEN THE TURBOCHARGER WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR A LEAK. CALLED LOCAL FORD DEALER SHIP (GRAPEVINE FORD IN TX) AND WAS TOLD NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THEY PERFORMED THE WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF THE TURBOCHARGER FOR LEAKS AND PERFORMED PCM UPDATE FOR TEMP/REDUCED POWER LIMITER.

04/14/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/29/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY STALL AND DIE WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT CAN BE AFTER REVERSING AND PULLING FORWARD, OR WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND START MOVING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO 2 DEALERSHIPS AND NEITHER OF THEM CAN FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG OR HOW TO FIX IT.

04/13/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 04/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK LAST FRIDAY AND I SUDDENLY HEARD THE ALERT SIGNAL AND DASHBOARD LIGHT AND THEN I COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ERROR MESSAGE ON THE DASH SAID "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED". I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL ENOUGH TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. LUCKILY I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE POWER STEERING HAD FAILED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THERE WERE MANY OTHER CARS AROUND ME, BUT LUCKILY THEY AVOIDED ME. I HAVE ONE REPAIR QUOTE FOR $2000 TO REPAIR THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION SYSTEM, OF WHICH WE CANNOT PAY. WE TOOK IT TO 2 OTHER MECHANICS WHO REPORTED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX IT BECAUSE IT WAS AN ELECTRIC SYSTEM AND HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. FROM MY RESEARCH, THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE FORD HAD WITH THEIR 2008-2011 FORD EXPLORERS.

04/12/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/04/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY A FORD DEALER. THE DEALER (HUNTERSVILLE FORD, 13825 STATESVILLE RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078) WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO ANY RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/12/2018
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 04/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT ALL THE WHY.

04/11/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 03/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR REMAINS LOCKED. CANNOT UNLOCK AND OPEN DOOR. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR REAR SEAT PASSENGER.

04/09/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 04/09/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F79DU******
Summary

WHILE ARRIVING HOME (ALMOST ENTERING MY GARAGE), SUDDENLY I HAVE THIS MESSAGE ON SCREEN 'STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED' AND IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I'VE FOUND A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM AND HOW IS POSSIBLE THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THAT.

04/08/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT POURS OUT OF SYSTEM. RESERVOIR DOES NOT HOLD COOLANT LONGER THAN 2 DAYS.

04/02/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER (FORD OF BRANFORD, 301 E MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

03/30/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/14/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO (J C LEWIS FORD IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A CRACKED HEAD BETWEEN CYLINDERS TWO AND THREE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.

03/28/2018
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 03/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F77DU******
Summary

WIPER STOP WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORMY DAY, IN ROUTE TO MY HOUSE.

03/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND ADDED COOLANT, BUT THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYED 'VEHICLE OVER HEATING WILL TURN OFF' AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AGAIN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHOM COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

03/26/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU076DUD******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL I THOUGHT IT NEEDED POWER STEERING FLUID THEN I FOUND OUT THATIT IS ELECTRICAL BUT THE DEALERIS ACTING AS IF IT IS NOT IMPORTANT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND IT LOCKED TO THE RIGHT I HAD TO SLAM ON BREAKS BEFORE I HIT SOMEONEELSETHIS SOLD BE ON RECALL THEDEALER IS NOT COOPERATING AT ALL CAN YOU PLEASE HELP

03/22/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/16/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXCU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, LOST ACCELERATION, AND EVENTUALLY STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED AGAIN. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK SINCE JULY OF 2017. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (RAMEY FORD IN PRINCETON, WEST VIRGINIA), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS14424184. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

03/20/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/21/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

PURCHASED MY 2013 ESCAPE DEL ON 4/2014, IT'S BEEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR A TOTAL OF 32 DAYS SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. THEY HAD TO REPLACE AT NO COST DUE TO RECALL 13S12 THE WATER PUMP, LONG BLOCK 1.6LTR ENGINE, ENGINE INDICATOR ASY-OIL LEVEL,BATTERY,VACUUM PUMP,THERM.ASSY,STARING ANGLE SENSOR, COOLANT BYPASS SOLENOID, LOWER STANDPIPE HOSE. REPROGRAMMED APIM, PCM, ICP, RCM. FORD DISCONTINUED THE 1.6 ENGINE BACK 2015 AND THE SEX MODEL. I CONTINUALLY HAVE SYSTEM ISSUES EVEN AFTER THEY REPLACED MY ENGINE. I WANT A DIFFERENT ESCAPE.

03/19/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/17/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

I STARTED UP THE CAR AND STARTED BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN ERROR MESSAGE POPPED UP ON THE DASHBOARD "STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. ON A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH 90K ON IT. I WAS ABLE TO TO GET IT TOWED TO A GARAGE AND THEY ARE REPLACING MY STEERING COLUMN FOR $1800. MY 1967 MUSTANG WITH NO POWER STEERING WAS EASIER TO TURN THAN THIS CAR. LUCKILY WE WERE IN A SAFE SPOT.

03/19/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT HEARD A BEEPING NOISE AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GWINNETT PLACE FORD (3230 SATELLITE BLVD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (404) 418-6877) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE TAKEN APART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

03/16/2018
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 03/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHEN I'M RUNNING IN NORMAL SPEED SOMETIME THE ACCELERATION IS NOT WORKING JUST LIKE LOST COMPRESSION, THEN IT'S COMING BACK IN FEW OF SECONDS..

03/15/2018
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 08/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

AFTER ALMOST BEING KILLED WHEN MY CAR JUST STOPPED ACCELERATING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE, SEVERAL TIMES. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE WE GET THIS FIXED???? I HAVE SEEN 855 COMPLAINTS FOR SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME VEHICLE.... I HAVE REPLACED 2 OF THE SAME SENSORS AT METRO FOR SCHENECTADY... WHEN IS THERE GOING TO BE A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE? THERE ARE NUMOROUS TIMES THIS HAPPENED

03/14/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE AND CRACKED THE ENGINE BLOCKS BACK IN JULY OF 2017. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. MARCH 5TH 2018 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE CODE IS FOR A COOLANT BYPASS VALVE THAT THEY'RE NOT COVERING UNDER WARRANTY. WE MISSED THE RECALL BY 10 DAYS PRODUCTION DATE. THIS PART WAS RECALLED FOR A REASON AND OUR CAR SHOULD BE INCORPORATED INTO THAT RECALL DESPITE THE PRODUCTION DATE.

03/13/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, POWERED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GLENN FORD LINCOLN (4080 LEXINGTON RD, NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356, (859) 587-9020) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.

03/12/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (FORD FAIRFIELD, 3050 AUTO MALL CT, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE COOLANT WAS TOPPED OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

03/10/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

FIRE HAZARD. I HEARD STRANGE VIBRATING SOUNDS INSIDE THE CABIN. FROM THE OUTSIDE I NOTICED A PIECE OF ALUMINUM TOUCHING THE GROUND. THIS TURNED OUT TO BE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD THAT BECOME COMPLETELY UNWRAPPED. THE FLIMSY HEAT SHIELD IS MADE OF FIBER GLASS INSULATION AND ALUMINUM FOIL. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS EXPOSED NOW TO THE FLOOR AND CAN START THE CARPET FIRE INSIDE THE CAR. THIS ISSUE WAS KNOWN IN 2014 AND CAR MAGAZINES REPORTED THEN THAT THIS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY FORD, BUT FORD DECIDED NOT TO ISSUE RECALL.

03/08/2018
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 01/28/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

HID HEADLAMP SHUTTERS STICK IN HIGH BEAM POSITION IN COLD WEATHER. FORD ONLY SELLS COMPLETE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, AS THE SOLENOID THAT CONTROLS THE SHUTTER IS SEALED INSIDE THE HOUSING AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DESIGN DROPS THE SHUTTER WHEN THE SOLENOID IS ACTIVATED FOR HIGH BEAMS AND THE RETURN SPRING(?) IS APPARENTLY NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO COUNTERACT GRAVITY AND GET THE SHUTTER BACK TO THE RAISED LOW BEAM POSITION FOR PROPER LIGHT CUTOFF. THE RESULT IS THAT HIGH BEAMS STAY ON AND HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BLIND ONCOMING DRIVERS, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. FORD HAS SO FAR REFUSED TO WARRANTY THE ISSUE AND EXPECTS THE CUSTOMER TO COUGH UP $1300 LIST PRICE PLUS LABOR PER HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED.

02/27/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND LOW COOLENT LIGHT CAME ON.CAR WENT INTO SAFETY MODE IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 5 MILES PER HOUR.GOT IT TO AUTO STORE ADDED SMALL AMOUNT OF COOLENT AND IT STARTED BACK UP WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON TOOK IT TO DEALER.JANUARY 5 GOT THE CAR BACK AFTER NEED HOSES,VALVE,DROVE FOR ONE DAY AND LOW COOLENT LIGHT CAME BACK ON.HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE VEHICLE BACK YET,CALLED FORD CALLED DEALER BUT STILL WITH OUT VEHICLE MILLAGE IS 89000

02/27/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AVIS FORD (29200 TELEGRAPH RD, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034, (248) 355-7500) FOR ROUTINE SERVICE. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED OIL LEAKING INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE GASKET BECAME LOOSE AND CAUSED OIL TO LEAK INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. THE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAS-14212661. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,096.

02/27/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 01/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER AND DISPLAY "ENGINE MALFUNCTION". IT WOULD SPUTTER BUT NOT STALL. TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING RETURNED THE SUV TO NORMAL. THIS OCCURRED 3 MORE TIMES OVER THE NEXT WEEK. HOWEVER, ON FEB 16, THE SUV DID NOT RESET AND THE CHECK ENGINE CAME ON. THE NEXT DAY, BEFORE WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS OFF. NONETHELESS, THE MECHANIC SCANNED THE SUV AND CODES P2101 AND P2111 APPEARED. BOTH CODES REFER TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY AND IT BEING STUCK OPEN. FORD HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE ETB AND THERE IS THEIR "CONSUMER SATISFACTION SERVICE #13N03 THAT ADDRESSES THE ETB FLAW. NOW FOR THE FUN PART: OUR VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE #13N03 "SERVICE" THOUGH IT IS A VEHICLE THAT FITS WITHIN THE RANGE OF THE "SERVICE" AND OBVIOUSLY DISPLAYS THE EBT PROBLEM. INSTEAD OF HAVING THE NHTSA MANDATE A RECALL, FORD WAS ABLE TO NEGOTIATE THEIR CONSUMER SATISFACTION SERVICE...WHICH MEANS THEY DETERMINE WHICH ETB TO REPLACE FOR FREE AND WHICH ONES WE HAVE TO PAY. FOX IN CHARGE OF THE HEN HOUSE. HOW CAN I GET MY VIN INCLUDED IN THIS "SERVICE" PROGRAM? THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS WHEN IT LOSES POWER. WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE IN EVERY INCIDENT TO BE ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER AMONG HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. (TWICE PASSING A SEMI!)

02/26/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/22/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE IS HAVING ENGINE COOLING PROBLEMS. FIRST, THE ENGINE COOLANT DROPPED SO LOW THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING WHILE ON VACATION (SUMMER 2017). GOT THE COOLANT REFILLED AND THEN THE LEVEL STARTED DROPPING AGAIN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED (FALL 2017). NOW THE ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT IS ON AGAIN; THEY SAY IT HAS TO DO WITH HOSES CONNECTING THE COOLING SYSTEM TO THE ENGINE. THEY BELIEVE THE CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BUT IT WILL BE 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE THEY CAN REPLACE THE HOSES. THEY WILL LET ME RENT A CAR FROM THEM (WINTER 2018).

02/23/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 11/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

HOOD LATCH WON'T RELEASE, IT'S COMPLETELY STUCK AFTER POPPING THE HOOD LEVER. I NOTICE THIS AFTER THE DOOR LATCHES WENT BAD AND I HAD SERVICE THEM UNDER A KNOWN RECALL ISSUE.

02/21/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/15/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I WENT TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE HANDLE AND LOCK FELL OFF. THIS, I AM SURE IS NOT NORMAL. I HAVE AND I OWN OLDER VEHICLES WHERE THE HANDLE HAD NEVER FALLEN OFF. I AM ABLE TO BUT THE HANDLE BACK ON TEMPORARILY BUT I CANT GET THE LOCK TO STAY IN.

02/20/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

VEHICLE SOLD TO ME AS PART OF MILITARY CAR SALES PROGRAM OVERSEAS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FULFILL RECALLS AT OVERSEAS LOCATION, FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THEY ARE UNABLE TO ACQUIRE THE PARTS NECESSARY FOR COMPLETING THE RECALLS IN THE UK.

02/20/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70DU******
Summary

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT START BACK UP

02/20/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/30/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 3 YEARS WITH NO ISSUES UNTIL THIS MONTH. IT FIRST STARTED WITH THE CAR LEAKING COOLANT. COME TO FIND OUT, THE ENTIRE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK. ONCE THAT WAS REPLACED, THERE WAS STILL A LEAK IN ONE OF THE HOSES; THAT WAS REPLACED. THEN THE CAR IS STALLING. AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS OF DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, A SENSOR HAD BURNT BECAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING FROM THE COOLANT ISSUES PREVIOUS TO THE CAR STALLING. THE SENSOR WAS FIXED AND I HAD THE CAR BACK A WEEK, AND THE CAR STARTED STALLING AGAIN, HESITATING TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY, AND HAS A VERY ROUGH IDLE WHERE THE CAR SHAKES. I TOOK IT BACK AND NO ENGINE CODE OR FAILURES SHOWED UP ON THE COMPUTER WHEN THE CAR WOULD STALL OUT. THIS CAR STALLS IF IT IS SITTING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME RUNNING, OR WHEN IT IS STARTED AND I GO TO ACCELERATE AND LEAVE A PARKING SPOT OR DRIVEWAY. THE BATTERY IS BRAND NEW, THE ALTERNATOR IS PROVIDING ENOUGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO POWER THE VEHICLE, THERE IS CURRENTLY NO EXPLANATION TO WHY THIS CAR IS STALLING OUT. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE BECAUSE THERE ARE RECALLS OUT FOR THIS MAKE, MODEL AND ENGINE TYPE, BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE MY VIN COMES BACK CLEAN, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. FURTHER INTO MY RESEARCH, THERE ARE RECALLS OUT FOR THE DATE MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AND THE PLANT IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT BUT FORD IS NOT WILLING TO LISTEN TO MY CONCERNS/COMPLAINTS.

02/15/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

CAR IGNITED GOING 70 MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE. I 85 JEFFERSON GA

02/14/2018
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 01/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9EG0CK******
Summary

MY CAR WILL SUDDENLY LOSE ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE DOES NOT SHUT OFF, SIMPLY THE GAS PEDAL DOES NOT WORK, EVEN IN NEUTRAL. I DRIFT TO SIDE OF ROAD, RESTART THE CAR AND IT IS OK. REVERSE WORKS FINE WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

02/14/2018
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 02/06/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

MY CAR WAS RECENTLY INSPECTED AND IT REQUIRED ALL NEW LUG NUTS GO GET THE TIRES OFF TO CHECK THE BRAKES. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF LUG NUTS RUSTING AND HAVING TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT SEVERAL FORDS HAVE HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. I HAD A FLAT TIRE LAST FALL. WHEN AAA CAME, THEY COULD NOT GET THE LUG NUTS OFF THE WHEEL. THEY HAD TO POUND IT OFF SO I COULD GET A TIRE ON IT. THIS DOES NOT SOUND FAIR TO HAVE TO PAY $133.00 FOR 20 NEW LUG NUTS - IT SOUNDS LIKE A DEFECT.

02/13/2018
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 11/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. *LD *JS

02/13/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/26/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

VEHICLES LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON THE VEHICLE 12/26/17. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN A NON-FORD MECHANIC AND ON 12/27 THE WATER PUMP, COOLANT BYPASS VALVES, AND GASKETS AND SEALS WERE REPLACED DUE TO A LEAK. ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HAD THE WARNING COME ON FOR OVERHEATING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REDUCE SPEED. WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME, CHECKED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR AND IT WAS LOW. I FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH COOLANT AND RETURNED TO THE MECHANIC. THIS TIME THEY FOUND A LEAK IN A HEATER CORE HOSE AND THAT WAS REPLACED. ON 2/10/18, THE WARNING LIGHT FOR LOW COOLANT CAME ON AGAIN. THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS BELOW THE MINIMUM LINE. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE MECHANIC AND THEY COULD FIND NO VISIBLE LEAKS. THEY LET THE CAR RUN FOR 15 MINUTES AND FOUND THAT THE FREEZE OUT PLUGS ON THE HEADS WERE DAMP; NO REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THEY SAID TO CONTACT FORD. I CALLED FORD ON 2/13/18 ABOUT THE ISSUES, SINCE NUMEROUS OTHER 2013 ESCAPES WERE INVOLVED IN RECALLS AND THEY SAID YOUR VEHICLE ISN'T APART OF THAT RECALL AND IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY, TO BAD. THE ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED. IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS I'VE BEEN FILLING THE COOLANT EVERY OTHER WEEK. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 61,960 MILES WHEN THIS STARTED TO OCCUR.

02/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

FORD HAS ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THESE TYPES OF CARS BUT HAVE NOT GONE FAR ENOUGH. I HAVE TAKEN MINE TO TWO AUTO REPAIR SHOPS FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AND BOTH COULD NOT FIND WHERE IT LEAKING YET I HAVE TO EVERY MONTH ADD COOLANT IT HAS THE 1.6 ECOBOOST ENGINE WHICH IS RECALLED IN SEVERAL VEHICLES BUT WHEN I CALL FORD MOTOR COMPANY THEY SAY MINE IS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST EVEN THOUGH IT IS DOING THE SAME THING THAT ALL THE OTHERS HAVE BEEN RECALL FOR. I HAVE CALL CALLED TWO FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY JUST SAY SORRY YOURS IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS A DEFAULT IN THESE ENGINES THAT FORD IS NOT WANTING TO MAKE GOOD THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO DO AS LITTLE AS THEY CAN TO GET BY. THEY SHOULD INSPECT THESE CARS AND FIX THEM AS WELL THEY SHOULD EXPAND THE RECALL INCLUDE ALL OF THESE VEHICLES. I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE BEING TOLD THAT OURS IS NOT ON THE LIST I HOPE ALL OF THESE DRIVER ALSO CONTACT YOU. A GOOD VEHICLE SHOULD NOT LEAK ANTIFREEZE FORD KNOWS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM AND SHOULD MAKE THEM ALL GOOD NOT JUST A FEW OF THEM ON THE DATE IT HAPPENED I AM PUTTING WHEN I PUT ANTIFREEZE THE FIRST TIME

02/09/2018
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

DRIVERS DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE STICKS IN THE OPEN POSITION WHEN PULLED ON TO OPEN DOOR. SOMETIMES STICKING OPEN SEVERAL SECONDS AND LONGER.

02/08/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

CAR SAYS ENGINE OVERHEATING AND COMPLETELY DISABLES THE CARS ENGINE TO WHERE IT WILL STOP YOU MID DRIVING. I WAS GOING 70 MPH GOT THE WARNING AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR DROPPED MY SPEED TO 5MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. HAD TO DODGE AND WEAVE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STILL WAS MID WAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EMERGENCY AND RIGHT LANE OF THE HIGHWAY.

02/08/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/08/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

CAR BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR LIGHT CAME ON RED LIGHT IN BOTTOM RIGHT OF CONSOLE, THEN IMMEDIATELY EXCLAMATION POINT CAME ON WITH MESSAGE ENGINE OVERHEATING STOP SAFELY. WHEN I HAD ONLY DRIVEN 1 1/2 ON A CITY STREET. THE MESSAGE CAME ON WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND AS SOON AS I SLOWED DOWN TO STOP STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND IT TURNED OFF. EVEN 3 HOURS OF SITTING WHEN I TURN THE KEY TO ACCESSORY OVERHEAT LIGHT AND MESSAGE APPEARED AS WELL AS WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DROPPED IT OFF AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 SE FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY TELL ME MINE ISN'T PART OF THE RECALL.

02/06/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

1. ENGINE STANDPIPE FAULTY, WHICH CAUSES THE FORD ESCAPE SEL TO GO INTO CRAWL MODE AND THEN YOU HAVE TO STOP AND LEAVES YOU STRANDED. THE DASHBOARD ENGINE THERMOMETER READS FULLY HOT. THIS HAPPENED IN MOTION ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING WINTER IN ERIE PA, THE SNOW HEADQUARTERS. 2. BATTERY GOES DEAD INTERMITTENTLY AND LEAVES YOU STRANDED.

02/03/2018
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 01/24/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

FOR THE LAST TEN MONTHS OR SO, MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN STALLING WHEN PULLING OUT AFTER STARTING (IN BOTH HOT AND COLD ENGINE SITUATIONS); ALMOST ALWAYS INTO TRAFFIC. IT OCCURS AS SERIES OF 3 OR 4 CONSECUTIVE STALLS - HAS ALWAYS RESTARTED. THIS RANDOM STALLING HAS AND CONTINUES TO TAKE PLACE 3 - 6 TIMES A MONTH. THE CLOSEST CALL I EXPERIENCED WAS IN A LARGE ACTIVE PARKING LOT. I DO BELIEVE THIS HAS OFTEN OCCURRED TURNING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING LOTS. I HAVE ADDRESSED THIS WITH THE SAME FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS, ONCE HAVING IT TAKEN OVER NIGHT TO INVESTIGATE. ON ALL OCCASIONS, THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN "FAILURE TO REPRODUCE" THE PROBLEM. THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS HAVE BEEN OF NO USE. AS I UNDERSTAND, 2013 (AMONG OTHER) ESCAPES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BUT MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THREE DIFFERENT DRIVERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THESE STALLING EVENTS IN MY VEHICLE. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO??

02/03/2018
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 02/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

WE HAD A FLAT TIRE HOWEVER WHEN GOING TO CHANGE IT THE LUG WRENCH THAT WAS SUPPLIED WITH THE CAR WOULD NOT FIT ON THE LIG NUTS. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD US IT WAS A 19MM WHICH WE PURCHASED AND THEAT DIDN'T WORK. WE THEN PURCHASED A 3/4' SOCKET WHICH WOULDN'T WORK EITHER AND HAD TO BE DRIVEN ON WITH A HAMMER TO TURN THE LUGS AND IT DEFORMED THE LIGS TO A POIBT THEY WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. MY 20 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS PUT IN A POSITION WHERE SHE COULDN'T MAKE A SIMPLE TIRE CHAMGE WITH HER BOYFRIENDS HELP. I SPEND MONEY AND SEVERAL HOURS (3 PLUS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO COULD NOT GET THE LUG NUTS LOOSE. MY DAUGHTER WAS PUT IN DANGER BY POORLY DESIGNED EQUIPMENT AND I HAVE SPENT $50.00 AND SEVERAL HOURS ON A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD AHVE TAKEN 20 MINUTES HAD THE EQUIPMENT AND LUG NUTS HAD BEEN PROPERLY DESIGNED. I KNOW THAT THIS PROBLEM EXISTS ON SEVERAL FORD VEHICLES AND SHOULD BE ADRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH LUG NUTS MADE OF AN APPROPRIATE ALLOY, AND A LUG WRENCH THAT WILL ACTUALLY REMOVE THE NITS IN AN EMERGENCY. IF SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER BECAUSE SHE WAS EXPOSED FOR LONGER THAN SHPULD BE REWUIRED FORD WOULD HAVE HAD A LAWSUIT IN ABOUT TEN MINUTES...

02/01/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/02/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT INDICATOR KEPT ILLUMINATING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. TWO DEALERS (BURDICK FORD, 3004 EAST AVE, CENTRAL SQUARE, NY 13036, (315) 668-7102 AND ROMANO FORD, 5431 N BURDICK ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NY 13066, (315) 637-4491) WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE MORE THAN ONCE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO PROGRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A THIRD DEALER (BEACH FORD, 2717 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452, (757) 486-2717) FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A WARRANTY CAMPAIGN, BUT THE STATUTE HAD EXPIRED; THEREFORE, THEY PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN THE CONTACT REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

02/01/2018
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/26/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

THE WATER HEATER HOSE ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS A LEAK IN IT. I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR UNLESS I FILL UP THE WATER CONSTANTLY WHICH IS NOT POSSIBLE WITH HOW FAR I DRIVE DAILY. IT IS PART NUMBER CV6Z-18472-S I TOOK MY CAR IN ON JANUARY 29, 2018 AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE 162 ON BACK ORDER AND I WOULD RECEIVE IT BY JANUARY 27, 2018. TODAY IS FEB 1 AND I WAS TOLD THE PART WON'T BE READY TILL MARCH 7, 2018 AND I HAVE TO JUST WAIT. NOW THERE ARE ABOUT 3200 OF THIS PART BACK ORDERED. WHY CAN I NOT DRIVE MY CAR FOR A MONTH AND A HALF? IF THERE ARE OVER 3K BACK-ORDERED WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL?

02/01/2018
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL. THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAS RUN IRREGULARLY SINCE PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN BEING DRIVEN AFTER THE FIRST 10 MILES OR SO ON CITY STREETS. HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN KEY OFF, RESTART ENGINE... MAY REQUIRE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAN PROCEED.

01/31/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. IN ADDITION, THE TURBO BOOST DID NOT WORK ADEQUATELY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD NORTH CANTON (5900 WHIPPLE AVE NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720, (330) 238-3206) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

01/30/2018
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 01/16/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOG NUTS SWELLED, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO PUT THEM BACK WHEN THEY WERE TAKEN OUT FOR A TIRE CHANGE OR ROTATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.

01/30/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/27/2018
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. SHE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. SMOKE STARTED FILLING THE CAR SO SHE AND OUR DAUGHTER EVACUATED THE CAR. THIS CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A DOOR LATCH BUT NEVER FOR AN ENGINE FIRE.

01/28/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR USED AFTER A WEEK OF DRIVING I SAY A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IT WAS AN ENGINE MISFIRE ON #3 SO I BOUGHT SPARK PLUGS AND A NEW COIL, I INSTALLED IT, AND IT DROVE HOME FINE. THEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE, WHO MISSED IT WAS LOW ON COOLANT, A MESSAGE CAME UP SAYING LOW COOLANT THE NEXT DAY. I THEN KEPT GOING BETWEEN LOW COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE UNTIL WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT THE TAIL PIPE AND THE CAR STARTED CUTTING OFF. FYI BOUGHT ALL MY PARTS FROM THE DEALER SPARK PLUGS, COIL, COOLANT, AND I TRIED TO ADDRESS EVERYTHING RIGHT AWAY.

01/25/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT WAS LEAKING MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW .KEPT GETTING ENGINE COOLANT LOW.FORD COULD NOT DUPLICATE ISSUE SEVERAL OTHER TIMES I TOOK IT IN SAME ISSUE DEC 2016 THEY SAID THEY FIXED. ISSUE AGAIN DECEMBER 2017 SAYING NOW IT IS PART CV6Z 18472-S AND ON A MONTH BACK ORDER. THIS ISSUE WITH ENGINE COOLANT GOING ON SINCE ALMOST DAY 1 AND EACH TIME THEY FIND A DIFFERENT ISSUE TO FIX NEVER RESOLVING ISSUE. NOW THIS PART ON A MONTH BACK ORDER

01/25/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO A SHOULDER LANE AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT IN THE VEHICLE WAS GONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED THE LEAK. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

01/25/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/23/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING A COOLANT LEAK AND THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ENGINE HEAD CRACKING, IF NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD THE RECALL REPAIRED IN OCTOBER OF 2014. IN APRIL OF 2016, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (GARY FORD, 1 BEAL PKWY NW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A HOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE DEALER A FEW MONTHS LATER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN OIL LEAK, A CRACK IN THE LONG BLOCK, AND COOLANT IN THE CYLINDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL IN 2014, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT ONLY THE DEALER WOULD BE ABLE TO ASSIST DUE TO THE INFORMATION ON THEIR END STATING THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

01/25/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/11/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE COOLANT CONSUMPTION. THE CONTACT HAD TO REFILL THE COOLANT EVERY THREE DAYS AND THE LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000.

01/24/2018
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE "COOLANT LOW SERVICE REQUIRED" AND "SERVICE ENGINE" WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE CONTACT DROVE TO A FUEL STATION AND BOUGHT COOLANT FOR THE VEHICLE. AFTER ADDING THE COOLANT WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED FOR NO MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES, THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE "COOLANT LOW SERVICE" WARNING MESSAGE WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE "SERVICE ENGINE" INDICATOR WAS STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE NEXT DAY, THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO SAMES FORD (6001 SAN DARIO AVE, LAREDO, TX 78041) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WATER PUMP, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE WEEKS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES TO HAVE THE WATER PUMP, COOLANT BOX, AND RADIATOR HOSE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURES STILL OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TODAY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

01/24/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/20/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2BU******
Summary

1/20/18 -DRIVING VEHICLE TO STORE WITH HEATER ON, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR TEMPERATURE START GOING UP AS IF IT WAS OVER HEATING, AND CAR STARTED SPUTTERING AS IF IT WAS GOING TO TURN OFF. MADE IT HOME, CHECKED COOLANT, AND COOLANT WAS FULL. DROVE CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE; HOWEVER, MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL SO NOW I AM OUT OF POCKET $500. SERVICE DEPT. STATED THAT IF I DID NOT CORRECT ISSUE ASAP THEN COOLANT COULD GET ON ENGINE AND START A FIRE. PART THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IS THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. FORD NEEDS TO EXTEND THIS RECALL TO ALL 2013 FORD ESCAPES SINCE THE ISSUE IS BIGGER THAN THEY FIRST EXPECTED.

01/22/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

ON 9/7/17 MY CAR OVERHEATED DUE TO NO COOLANT IN TANK, THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR FILLED THE COOLANT TANK AND GAVE ME AN OIL CHANGE. ON 12/29/17 CAR OVERHEATED AGAIN DUE TO NO COOLANT IN TANK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WENT TO WINNER FORD IN CHERRY HILL AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON DUE TO CAR NEEDED A NEW COOLANT BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE, WHICH I PAID TO HAVE FIX. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THEY DID A PRESSURE CHECK AND CONCLUDED THAT THE CAR WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE DUE TO A CRACK IN THE DEGAS BOTTLE. I PAID FOR A NEW DEGAS BOTTLE AND THE PAPERWORK STATES THE SYSTEM WAS REFILLED AND CAR IS NO LONGER LEAKING COOLANT. TWO WEEKS LATER (JAN 18TH, 2018), I START MY CAR AND THE OVERHEAT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYING, I CHECK UNDER THE HOOD AND THE COOLANT TANK IS EMPTY! NOW THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS STATING THE HVAC HEATER HOSE (CV6Z18472S) IS LEAKING AND THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER WITH FORD UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, I CAN NOT BE WITHOUT A CAR FOR AN ENTIRE MONTH. MY CAR IS ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD, WHY ARE THE PARTS ON BACK ORDER FOR SUCH A LENGTHY TIME. IS THERE AN ISSUE WITH THESE CARS? I HAVE A RENTER CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THAT FINANCIALLY I CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE FOR A MONTH ON TOP OF PAYING $285 FOR THIS ISSUE. I NEED THIS PART TO SHIP ASAP AND I NEED TO SPEAK TO SOMEONE REGARDING HAVING THE LOANER CAR AS A COURTESY UNTIL THE PART IS DELIVERED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT YOUR COMPANY WOULD HAVE TO GIVE THE OK FOR THE RENTAL COURTESY. I SPOKE TO SOMEONE AT FORD (REFERENCE #CAS-13964173) AND WAS INFORMED THAT I COULDN'T SPEAK TO A MANAGER AND BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE A WARRANTY I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR MY OWN RENTER CAR EVEN THOUGH THE ONLY REASON I NEED THE RENTAL IS DUE TO FORD NOT HAVING THE PART.

01/20/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/12/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

I JUST BOUGHT A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH 1.6.I PURCHASED THIS ON DECEMBER 31,2017.THE SUV WAS DOING GREAT UNTIL YESTERDAY AND IT STALLED ON ME IN A PARKING LOT BUT IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP AND RAN FINE.GOT OFF WORK HEADING HOME STOPPED GOT FOOD AND GOT BACK IN STARTED FINE.I WAS AT INTERSECTION AT LIGHT AND WITHOUT WARNING IT LOST POWER SHUTTER AND THEN DIED.IT STARTED RIGHT BACK BUT LIGHT HAD CHANGED AS I WAITED IT START LOSING POWER AGAIN I JUMPED INTO TURNING LANE AND AS I TURNED IT DIED AGAIN.IT DID THIS 6 MORE TIMES AND IT FINALLY STAYED RUNNING TO GET HOME.I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS ESCAPE TWO WEEKS AND NOW SEEING ALL THESE PROBLEMS I JUST WANT THIS CORRECTED CAUSE I ALMOST GOT HIT IN THE BACK DUE TO THIS STALLING.FORD NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS

01/20/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/03/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

WAS DRIVING ON A COLD SNOWY DAY TEMP GAUGE WENT FROM C TO HOT IN FIVE SECONDS THEN THE CAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAM ON AND CAR LIMPED AT ABOUT 5 MILES HOUR TO SIDE OF ROAD ENGINE WAS COLD . CHECKED COOLENT IT WAS 2 OZS LOW STARTED UP CALL GARAGE RAN CODES CAME UP 1299 FORD SAID THAT NORMAL IT'S OKAY TO DRIVE TOOK IT HOME EVERY FOUR DAYS HAD TO ADD COOLENT TOOK IT BACK. HAD A PART PUT ON THE COOLENT SYSTEM THREW MORE CODES HAD TO HAVE WIRING HARNESS PUT ON STILL LEAKED COOLENT ORDERED HOSE CLAMPS THROUGH FORD SUPPOSE TO BE HERE 1/19/18. NOW THEY ARE SAYING MIDDLE OF FEBURY SO STILL WITH OUT CAR.

01/19/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE COOLANT CONSTANTLY HAD TO BE ADDED TO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR EVERY TEN DAYS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF A COOLANT LEAK ON THE GROUND UNDER THE VEHICLE OR ANY ODOR OF BURNING COOLANT. THE "ENGINE COOLANT LOW SERVICE REQUIRED" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ATCHINSON FORD, 9800 BELLEVILLE RD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111). THE DEALER REPLACED THE COOLANT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-392-3673 AND STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE SINCE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER ASKED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000. *TR

01/19/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/13/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99D4******
Summary

THE STEERING ASSIST WENT OUT WHEN I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE. I COULD NOT PHYSICALLY TURN THE WHEEL TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. IF THIS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEED IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.

01/19/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/07/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

STALLING RISK / ENGINE OVERHEATING /FIRE - OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS CURRENTLY "GROUNDED" PER THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE PART WE NEED TO REPAIR IT IS NOT AVAILABLE INDEFINITELY. IT IS CURRENTLY BACK ORDERED INDEFINITELY DUE TO A RECALL OF OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPES (SAFETY RECALL 12S41) THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE BUT WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT OUR VEHICLE IS NOT BEING COVERED BECAUSE OF THE VIN & DATE OF ASSEMBLY YET IT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE AS OTHER 2014 FORD ESCAPES. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT POWERED DOWN AND STARTED TO OVERHEAT. THE PART IN QUESTION IS 7M5Z12A648B SENDER-ASY. I AM IRATE TO THINK THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND FORD IS NOT COVERING THIS UNDER A RECALL JUST BECAUSE OF THE DATE AND LOCATION OUR VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED DOES NOT MATCH THE CURRENT RECALL. IF MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS HURT OR KILLED THEN THEY WOULD HAVE TO STEP UP TO THE ISSUE. I NEED HELP ASAP. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND I AM PAYING FOR IT! DO WE NEED SOMEONE TO BE KILLED TO IDENTIFY THIS AS AN ISSUE!

01/18/2018
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 07/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/ LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PENSKE FORD (8970 LA MESA BLVD, LA MESA, CA 91941) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

01/18/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/18/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

I HAVE BEEN SMELLING A BURNING SMELL WHEN I RUN MY A/C AND THEN A MONTH LATER IT FROZE UP WHILE DRIVING TO KANSAS. THEN WINTER TIME CAME AND NOW MY HEATER IS NOT HEATING PROPERLY. WELL I TOOK IT TO ONE OF THE FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE EVEN THOUGH THEY CLEANED UP COOLANT. I WAS ALSO SMELLING COOLANT IN MY GARAGE AND UNDER MY HOOD OF MY ESCAPE. SO TODAY I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE HEATER HOSE IS BROKE. AND IT'S ON BACK ORDER. I COULD OF LOST MY CAR DUE TO NEGLIGENCE. THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF RECALLS/WORK ALREADY ON THE COOLING SYSTEM IN IT. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THESE CARS. IT'S NOT SAFE. IT SENDS UP RED FLAGS SINCE THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER.

01/18/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/16/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 13S12 BACK IN 2013 WITH 2013 FORD ESCAPES LOW COOLANT SENSOR. MY FORD ESCAPE WAS "FIXED" PER THIS RECALL 6/3/14 BY BOMRITTO FORD IN HAZLEWOOD MO. 3 1/2 YEARS LATER THE EXSACT PART USED TO FIXED THE ORIGINAL RECALL HAS NOW BECOME FAULTY AND CAUSED MY VEHCILE TO GO INTO LIMP MODE. FORD IS REFUSING TO REPLACE THIS PART AND SAYING IT IS THE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY FOR US TO REPLACE A PART THAT WAS FAULTY ORIGINALLY AND 3 1/2 YEARS LATER FAULTY AGAIN. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED MY VEHICLES TRANSMISSION AND COMPUTER MODULE IN THE PAST YEAR AND SPENT OVER 3 GRAND IN REPLACEMENT AND LABOR AND THIS IS PUTTING ME OVER THE EDGE. THIS COMPANY DOES NOT REPLACE THEIR FAULTY PARTS EVEN THOUGH THEY STAND BEHIND THEM. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BELIEVE THESE PARTS WERE VALIDLY REPLACED AND ARE NOT MADE TO LAST. THE ENGINE CODES THAT WE ARE GETTING ARE CAUSED FROM THE RECALL KIT THAT WAS USED TO REPLACE THE FAULTY PRODUCT ORIGINALLY. THIS KIT COSTS 759 TO THE CONSUMER AND THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR. FORD REFUSES TO SELL THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND MAKES THE CUSTOMER PURCHASE THE ENTIRE KIT. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE HANDLED PROPERLY BECAUSE INNOCENT CUSTOMERS ARE BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 100K MILES AND I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS 2700! NOW THIS, WHICH WAS A RECALL 4 YEARS AGO. THE ISSUE BEGAN ON 1/16/2018 OUT OF NOWHERE. NO WARNING, NO LIGHT I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY ROAD AND MY CAR WENT INTO OVERHEAT MODE AND I WAS TOLD BY THE COMPUTER SCREEN TO STOP MY VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WHICH I DID. I THEN HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A TRUSTED MECHANIC THAT WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO THE RECALL FROM 2013 AS THE SAME EXACT ISSUE THESE FORD'S WERE HAVING IN 2013 WHICH IS A FIRE HAZARD. FORD DID NOT HANDLE THIS PROPERLY, I WAS HUNG UP ON MULTIPLE TIMES, I WAS IGNORED.

01/17/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

TL* 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.

01/16/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WITHIN A WEEK OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE WHEN OPENED. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY DOUBLE CHECK TO ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE DOORS WERE SECURED DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE DEALER (BRANDON FORD, 9090 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (813) 246-3673) SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND WAS TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE AND COOLANT WARNING INDICATORS RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD AREA WAS NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND BEGAN BUCKLING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

01/15/2018
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 12/25/2017
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

'UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED': WE BOUGHT A NEW 2013 FORD ESCAPE. IT HAD MANY PROBLEMS, INCLUDING MANY SAFETY RECALLS. I REQUEST FORD BUY THE CAR BACK MULTIPLE TIMES (THEY REFUSED). OUR DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED ON 12-25-2017 AT 09:55 AM, WHEN MY WIFE'S CAR WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY A CAR GOING 50 MPH. BOTH CARS WERE TOTALED. MY WIFE WAS IN THE DRIVERS SEAWEARING HER SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT & WAS THROWN FORWARD AND HIT HER HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO ENGAGE. SHE GOT A CONCUSSION INJURY AND HAD TO GO TO THE ER, ALSO A BAD WHIPLASH AND OTHER INJURIES, INCLUDING SEATBELT RASH ON LEFT COLLARBONE. SEAT BELT FAILED OR HER HEAD WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INJURED. WE AREN'T FIRST FORD OWNERS TO BE INJURED BY SEAT BELT PROBLEMS. I FOUND MULTIPLE REPORTS ON THE NHTSA SITE OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURIES IN 2013 & 2014 FORD ESCAPES DUE TO SEAT BELT FAILURES. (NOTE: THIS ISSUE MAY BE SIMILAR TO EXISTING NHTSA RECALL 16V875, FOR THE FORD FUSION, BUT NOT THE ESCAPE.) FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED MULTIPLE TIMES DRIVERS & PASSENGERS ARE BEING INJURED BY THE FAILURE OF DRIVER & PASSENGER SEAT BELTS, YET HAS TAKEN NO ACTION, NOR HAS NHTSA. PLEASE REVIEW THE SEAT BELT INJURIES IN 2013-2018 FORD ESCAPES. *** NOTE: I FOUND 12 NHTSA REPORTS OF SEAT BELT FAILURES IN J2013-2014 ESCAPES, INCLUDING 4 INJURIES. THE ESCAPE DESIGN CHANGED IN 2013. A. NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10562168 (INJURIES DUE TO SB FAILURE, INCLUDING BROKEN BONES, INCORRECTLY LOGGED AS NO INJURIES, CUSTOMER CALLED FMC) INCIDENT DATE JANUARY 28, 2014 B. NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10561343 (TWO INJURIES, BRAKES FAILED, SEAT & SEAT BELTS FAILED) INCIDENT DATE JANUARY 9, 2014 C. NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10618315, (2 INJURIES), INCIDENT DATE AUGUST 1, 2014 D. OTHER SEAT BELT FAILURE REPORTS (NO INJURIES): 11053916,11053318,10947832, 10811504, 10555439, 11034362, 10763929, 10618315, 11048052

01/13/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/23/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

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.

01/12/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

1/11/18 - THROUGHOUT THE DRIVING OF OUR VEHICLE AS A RIDESHARE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE STOPPED OVER 20 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE IN THE DRIVE GEAR, GOING DOWN THE STREET, OR WHEN TRYING TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC. THIS IS BECOMING AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE TO ALL PASSENGERS IN MY VEHICLE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING REGARDING THIS ISSUE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER COMES ON, THEREFORE NO DIAGNOSTIC TEST IS ABLE TO "RECREATE" THE ISSUE WILL SOMEONE NEED TO DIE BECAUSE OF THIS CONSTANT STALLING BEFORE FORD WILL FIX THE PROBLEM? WE ARE EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED WITH THE NON-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THERE BEING AN ISSUE, WHEN THERE CLEARLY IS, AND NO ONE HAS A SOLUTION TO FIX THE CONSTANT STALLING ISSUES. WE ARE READY TO FIND AN ATTORNEY AN SUE, PRIOR TO THIS BEING A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT.

01/12/2018
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/09/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

LEAKING ENGINE COOLANT PART NUMBER CV6Z18472S NO PART AVAILABLE UNITED STATES AND CANADA WITH 100 ON BACKORDER

01/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS THEN CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS MY COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON IF I ACCELERATED AT A NORMAL SPEED, I DIDN'T FLOOR IT BUT MY CAR WOULD SHIFT HARD. I HAD TO ACCELERATE EXTREMELY SLOWLY AND IT WOULD SHIFT OK. BUT AFTER THAT HAPPENED OFF AND ON FOR A COUPLE WEEKS, NOW IT SPORADICALLY SHIFTS HARD. I HAVEN'T NOTICED A PATTERN TO IT. I AM WAITING ON HE FORD DEALERSHIP TO GET THE PARTS IN.

01/11/2018
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE CONSTANTLY HAD TO BE ADDED TO THE COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR. INITIALLY, COOLANT WAS ADDED ONCE EVERY MONTH, BUT PROGRESSED TO ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF A COOLANT LEAK ON THE GROUND UNDER THE VEHICLE OR ANY ODOR OF BURNING COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE. RAY SKILLMAN HOOSIER FORD (333 ROBERT CURRY DR, MARTINSVILLE, IN 46151, (765) 342-3673) WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

01/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0CX6CU******
Summary

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE ----- CONTACT TRIED TO FILE A COMPLAINT ONLINE AND COMPLAINT WOULD NOT GO THROUGH---- VEHICLE IS LEAKING COOLANT AND FORD STATED THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE --- VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF REPAIR SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR A COOLANT LEAK THAT DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND- 76000 MILES ON VEHICLE . 0 RECALLS ON VEHICLE

01/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/11/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN RANDOMLY SHUTTING DOWN READING "HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY", THIS HAS OCCURRED 6 TIMES IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. THE UPPER HEATER HOSE WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 12/27/17 FOR THE SAME ISSUE. HOWEVER, TODAY WHEN I WAS GOING 40 MPH I HAD THE SAME ISSUE OCCUR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS TIME SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND COOLANT WAS OBVIOUSLY LEAKING OUT OF THE CAR. I WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FEARING THAT THE CAR WOULD CATCH ON FIRE. THIS CAR HAS HAD 14 RECALLS, 3 OF WHICH ARE RELATED TO ENGINE/COOLANT PROBLEMS BUT FORD HAS EXPLAINED THAT THEY DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR KEEPS DOING THIS.

01/11/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/10/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE ----- DECEMBER 2017 -- ERROR MESSAGE CAME UP ON DASH STATING PULL OVER UNSAFE ENGINE TEMPERATURE ---- CONTACT WENT ONLINE AND SAW THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2013 ESCAPE ---- CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOOK VEHICLE IN TO REPLACE WATER PUMP DUE TO BEING UNDER WARRANTY . DEALERSHIP STATED ENGINE AND HOSES ARE NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. VEHICLE HAS 38000 MILES ON IT---- CONTACT WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL---- FORD MANUFACTURER WAS RECALLED ....

01/11/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SEPTEMBER 19, 2017. IT WAS A USED VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 65K MILES. ON JANUARY 5, 2018, I RECEIVED A LOW COOLANT WARNING. I CHECKED THE RESERVOIR AND NOTICED SUBSTANTIAL COOLANT DEPLETED. THE RESERVOIR WAS REPLENISHED WITH COOLANT. ON JANUARY 11, 2018, UPON PARKING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED A STRONG COOLANT ODOR. UPON CHECKING THE RESERVOIR, THE LEVEL WAS OK! I BECAME AWARE ON JANUARY 6, 2018, THAT THERE IS AN UPCOMING FORD RECALL REGARDING COOLANT ISSUE.

01/10/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/20/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACTS WIFE OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IDLED, STALLED, AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE MYERS FORD (713-766-3600, 16634 NORTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77040) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

01/10/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

IN THE SUMMER WHEN I RUN THE A/C WE SMELL BURNING SMELL AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT WE BOUGHT IT FROM TOLD ME TO JUST LET IT CATCH FIRE AND THEN THEY WILL LOOK AT IT, AND NOW THAT I'M RUNNING THE HEATER IT STARTS LEAKING OIL. IT SMELLS LIKE OIL IN MY GARAGE NOW. SOMETIMES WHILE PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL IT DOESN'T GO. FRIDAY MY ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN WENT OFF AND THEN CAME BACK ON. I'M NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON BUT I WANT A GOOD LOOK AT EVERYTHING.

01/09/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/26/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

COOLANT LOSS, ENGINE OVERHEATING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE, VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN-CONSTANTLY REPLACING ENGINE COOLANT-A FEW OUNCES- DEPENDING ON MILES DRIVEN, TEMP. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY, BUT MY VEHICLE, IS ONLY 1 MONTH OFF RECALLS COVERED FOR EXACT SAME ISSUES? COOLANT LOSS IS NEVER FOUND? FORD FORCED CUSTOMER TO ENDURE DIAGNOSTIC FEES ON ALL 1.6L ENGINES, WHEN UPON REVIEW & JUST A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH, THERE ARE OODLES OF CUSTOMERS THAT SUFFER, SOME WHO HAVE EVEN STARTED FIRE & FORD REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. UPON TAKING MY VEHICLE, OF COURSE ALL THE REMEDIES TO FIX ARE THE EXACT SAME AS THE ONES FOR THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ON THE NHTSA RECALL INFO PAGE I REVIEWED FOR THE4X4 MANUFACTURED BEFORE 9/2012, I'M MANUFACTURED 10/2012? COINCIDENCE? WHY MUST CONSUMERS BARE THE BRUNT OF THESE COSTLY REPAIRS & FORD IGNORE THESE ISSUES? THIS HAPPENS DRIVING ALL THE TIME, STREET OR HIGHWAY, VARIABLE SPEEDS & MOSTLY UNDER COLDER WEATHER CONDITIONS. FORD CHARGED ME $112 PRESSURE TESTED & DIAGNOSED NEW DEGAS BOTTLE, STAND PIPE & FUEL REGULATOR, SAME AS EXISTING RECALL FOR SAME YEAR, JUST NOT MY MONTH OF MANUFACTURE? DEALER TO CHARGE MY +$1100 CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, NO HELP, THEY REFERENCE AN OLD OVERHEAT RECALL NOT EVEN RELATED TO COOLANT THAT SHOULD HAVE REMEDIED MY PROBLEM FROM 2015? NONE OF THE COOLANT ISSUES HAVE EVER BEEN ADDRESSED ON MY VEHICLE, PLS. ADVISE. THANK YOU!

01/09/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/05/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A MOVIE THEATER. PARKED THE CAR AND WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR. A WARNING LIGHT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STEERING PROBLEM. I PUT THE CAR IN MOTION AND IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MY HOME, APPROX. 3 MILES, CALLED AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD GARAGE. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED MOST OF THE REPAIR COSTS. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT IF MY WIFE OR I HAD BEEN TRAVELING THE ROADS AT A NORMAL SPEED, NEITHER OF US, WHO ARE IN OUR 80'S COULD HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SAFE STOP. THERE WAS NO PRE-WARNING OF A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING AND THE FORD MANUAL DOSEN'T MENTION ANY POTENTIAL PROBLEMS.

01/08/2018
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H99DU******
Summary

THE BACK WINDOW HAS NOW SHATTERED TWICE ON OUR VEHICLE AND WE HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED, BUT THERE IS APPARENTLY NO KNOWN PROBLEM.

01/07/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

LOSES COOLANT ON A REGULAR BASIS. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 TIMES IN THE PAST 14 MONTHS FOR THIS ISSUE. THEY FOUND A LEAK ONCE BUT EVER SINCE THEN THEY "CAN'T FIND ANY LEAKS". MY VEHICLE IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WON'T HELP ME ANYMORE BUT IT'S STILL AN ISSUE AND WAS BEFORE THE WARRANTY RAN OUT, SO IN MY OPINION IT SHOULD STILL BE COVERED. IT'S BEEN A CONSISTENT ISSUE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.

01/05/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN UNSPECIFIED WARNING INDICATOR THAT KEPT ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, AND THE CODE WAS CLEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED MONTHS LATER ABOUT THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/04/2018
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 05/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY OVERHEATED. THE DEALER (FORD OF LONDONDERRY, 33 NASHUA RD #1, LONDONDERRY, NH 03053, (603) 434-4141) DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE PREMATURE HOLES IN THREE HOSES THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO RECALL ISSUED, BUT THERE WERE 24 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *TR

01/04/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKED, THE STEERING FAILED AND COULD NOT BE TURNED. ALSO, THE POWER ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (CHRISTIAN BROTHERS FORD, 1375 HIGHWAY 2 TRUCK BYP, CROOKSTON, MN 56716) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,222.

01/02/2018
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/30/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* 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.

01/02/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/16/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL HAS BEEN STALLING OUT WHILE DRIVING. OUR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PREVIOUS RECALL BUT THE SYMPTOMS ATE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN 2.0 LITER RECALL. THIS EVENT HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE DAYS SOMETIMES TWICE A DAY. IT TENDS TO HAPPEN SHORTLY AFTER STARTING AND MERGING/TURNING FROM A STOP/INTERSECTION. WE'VE TAKEN IT TO A FORD DEALER BUT THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO FIX IT. SEEMS LIKE A BIG SAFETY ISSUE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING.

01/01/2018
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

ENGINE IS SUDDENLY SAYING HIGH TEMP ENGINE STOP SLOWLY THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WIL COME ON AND LOW COOLANT FLUID. BEEN DOING IT ON AND OFF FOR A YEAR. TAKEIT TO FORD DEALER AND IT WILL NOT DO IT FOR THEM. FLUID IS FULL.

12/29/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/20/2017
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

PARK TO REVERSE: VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SELF ENGAGED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. MECHANICAL DEFECT, AS A RESULT, THE SHIFT CONTROL LEVER COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION WITHOUT WARNING. ON WED. 12/20/17 AT 3:10 P.M. ' I WAS LEAVING WORK I ENTERED MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE & STARTED THE VEHICLE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. NOTICED MY FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS WERE COVERED WITH SNOW. ENGAGED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON FRONT WINDOW, & REALIZED THAT THE SNOW WAS ACTUALLY FROZEN ICE THAT NEEDED TO BE SCRAPED. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION, LET UP ON THE BRAKE AND THERE WAS NO MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE. SCRAPER IN HAND, GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO SCRAPE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN PARK POSITION/MOTIONLESS. THE VEHICLE WAS MOTIONLESS FROM THE TIME I EXITED THE VEHICLE TO THE TIME I MOVED TO SIDE OF CAR ON DRIVER SIDE, TO SCRAPE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WITH SCRAPER. I STARTED TO SCRAPE MY FRONT WINDSHIELD. AFTER 3-4 SCRAPES ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTING TO MOVE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION WHICH WAS AWAY FROM WHERE I WAS STANDING. I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR & GET INTO VEHICLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE, HOWEVER, THE DOOR MOMENTUM KNOCKED ME TO THE GROUND & I WAS DRAGGED BY THE DOOR OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION. I WAS LOOKING AT THE FRONT WHEEL AS I WAS BEING DRAGGED UNTIL THE CAR TURNED ENOUGH TO RELEASE ME FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN ITS BACK BUMPER HIT THE VEHICLE FRONT BUMPER BEHIND IT. THE WAS IDLING, AND THE VEHICLE WAS MOTIONLESS WHEN I GOT TO IT, IT DID NOT APPEAR TO BE DRIVING IN REVERSE BUT WAS STATIONARY IDLING AS IF IT WAS IN PARK POSITION AGAIN. FORD CASE # CAS-1377-1943, SIMILIAR TO RECALL # 15S28 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2001-2009

12/29/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND THE "VEHICLE OVERHEATING" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT LEAKED OUT, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD NASHVILLE DEALER LOCATED AT 101 ANDERSON LN, MADISON, TN, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 128,000.

12/27/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE, VIN IS [XXX], I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES ON MY CAR. IN EARLY NOVEMBER I HAD AN INCIDENT THAT SAID MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING AND TO "PULL OVER NOW" I THOUGHT THAT WAS STRANGE AS I HAD ONLY STARTED DRIVING A MINUTE BEFORE THE OCCURRENCE. I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED MY CAR, ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER IT STARTED BACK UP WITHOUT A PROBLEM, I TOOK IT TO A PLACE TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BUT THEY NEVER FOUND A PROBLEM. HOWEVER ON NOVEMBER 20TH I HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE HAPPEN AFTER ONLY DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS AND NOTHING THEY COULD DO IF THEY DIDN'T SEE THE ISSUE THEMSELVES. I AGAIN TOOK IT TO MY CAR MECHANIC AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CHANGED AS PER A RECOMMENDATION FROM A FRIEND HE HAD THAT WORKS FOR FORD. I JUST GOT MY CAR BACK A FEW DAYS AGO AND TODAY I HAD THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. I DID TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TODAY HOWEVER I AM COMPLETELY APPALLED THAT I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS ISSUE. MY CAR IS NOT EVEN 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS HAD OVER 14 RECALLS.. ALL OF WHICH I HAVE GOTTEN FIXED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND I HAVE READ SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH 2013 FORD ESCAPES THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

12/21/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/14/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE 3RD CYLINDER. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP BELIEVES IT TO BE A BAD ENGINE. THEY WANT TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE. THIS CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD WITH JUST OVER 71,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE CONTACTED FORD FOR ASSISTANCE, THEY WILL GIVE NONE. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THERE HAS BEEN A COOLANT LEAK. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, I HAD MY PERSONAL MECHANIC CHECK THE CAR BECAUSE OF A COOLANT LEAK, AND FOUND FAULTY HEATER HOSES.

12/20/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

VEHICLE LEAKING COOLANT ON TO EXHAUST SYSTEM AND TURBOCHARGER MALFUNCTION CAUSING A OVER BOOST.

12/20/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/18/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY SPUTTERS, AND THEN DIES WHILE IN DRIVING MODE - NORMALLY PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. WE HAVE BEEN ALMOST HIT NUMEROUS TIMES. IN AN HOUR TIME SPAN, YESTERDAY, IT HAPPENED 10 TIMES, TODAY IN A 15 MINUTE TIMESPAN, 3 TIMES. AM AN UBER DRIVER AND CANNOT PUT THEIR LIVES IN JEOPARDY - GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED. THIS HAPPENS IN ALL SITUATIONS - WHETHER IDLING IN LINE TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AT A LIGHT, OR WHILE DRIVING. HAS EVEN HAPPENED WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. IT STARTS TO SPUTTER, AND THEN JUST SHUTS OFF. SOMETIMES YOU CAN PLACE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART, BUT OTHER TIMES, YOU MUST COAST TO SIDE OF STREET, PLACE IN PARK, AND THEN TRY TO RESTART. THERE ARE 100S OF INCIDENCES ON THE INTERNET SHOWING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS. GOING TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IS NOT THE ANSWER - THEY TELL ME THEY CANNOT "DUPLICATE" THE ISSUE AND THEREFOR DO NOT KNOW HOW TO "FIX" IT. IN THE MEANTIME, THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE, AND A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER - ON THE 18TH - 10 TIMES IN A 3 HOUR TIMESPAN - TODAY, THE 19TH - 3 TIMES IN A 15 MINUTE TIMESPAN. THIS IS AN EVERYDAY ISSUE AND GETTING WORK. THIS IS PREVENTING USING THIS VEHICLE AS AN UBER DRIVER, AND SERIOUSLY IMPACTING OUR INCOME. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. THERE IS A TECH SERVICE BULLETIN - TSB-13-12-12; NHTSA-10054363; DTC PO106, PO236.

12/19/2017
Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 12/18/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

MY STEERING FROZE UP ON MY VEHICLE IT WILL NOT TURN RIGHT OR LEFT. AND MY SHOTS OR MY STRUTS HAVE WORN OUT TOO SOON I THINK ALSO ON THIS VEHICLE BUT I NEED THIS SUSPENSION CHECKED OUT IN THE STEERING CHECKED OUT ON THIS VEHICLE.

12/19/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/18/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (FAIRLANE FORD, 14585 MICHIGAN AVE, DEARBORN, MI 48126 (855) 285-3673), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,860.

12/18/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE TEMPERATURE STARTED RUNNING HOT, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER (NORRIS FORD, 901 MERRITT BLVD, DUNDALK, MD 21222) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,855. *BF CONSUMER STATED THIS EXACT PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ANOTHER 3 TIMES SINCE THIS INCIDENT. NO VIN AVAILABLE UPDATED 9/4/18*JB

12/15/2017
Components: STEERING,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 12/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEED (THANK GOD) I ATTEMPTED TO TURN AND THE STEERING HUNG UP. I COULD FEEL THE FLOOR BOARD UNDER MY FEET MOVE AS I TRIED TO TURN THE WHEEL. I FORCED IT TO TURN AND THEN STOPPING, I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR ONLY TO FIND A LARGE PIECE OR THE WHOLE PIECE OF THE HEAT SHIELD HAD COME LOOSE AND WAS LAYING ON TOP OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE STEERING. I PULLED IT LOOSE, SOME WAS TORN UP, AND PUSHED THE REST OUT OF THE WAY OF THE STEERING. DROVE HOME. WAS INFORMED IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CAR HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. NEVER DRIVEN HARD.

12/15/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

2.0 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 78,000. NEW CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION REQUIRED. VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDER WHEN TRAVELING AT 40-60 MPH AND PULLING UP A HILL.

12/14/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

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

12/14/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT SMELLED ANTI-FREEZE AND FUEL THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH FUEL, THE FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COVERT FORD LINCOLN (11514 RESEARCH BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78758 AT (512) 345-4343), BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND. THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

12/13/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE NOVEMBER 12TH 2017. ONE DAY AFTER YORK FORD REPAIRED CAR THAT I PICKED UP ON NOVEMBER 11TH 2017.YORK FORD SAID IT WAS ON WARRANTY ,NEVER MENTIONED A RECALL, CAR KEPT STALLING, YORK HAD IT TWICE FOR REPAIRS, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE VERY NEXT DAY. LATER FOUND OUT FORD HAD 139,000 RECALLS ON 2013 ESCAPES FOR FUEL LINES AND POTENTIAL ENGINE FIRES. I DO HAVE PHOTOS AND A VIDEO BECAUSE AFTER I CALLED 911 I HAD MY PHONE OUT. MASS STATE POLICE AND REVERE FIRE DEPT. RESPONDED MAPFRE INSURANCE CO. DECLARED IT A TOTAL LOSS.. DONNA FROM YORK FORD TOLD ME TO FILL THE TANK UP BECAUSE THEY PUT A CLEANER IN THE FUEL.??? PLEASE EMAIL ME SO I CAN SEND YOU THE PHOTOS AND PROVIDE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

12/11/2017
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 12/11/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

MY DRIVER-SEAT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND ALARM DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. IT DOES NOT COME ON ON A CONSISTENT BASIS AT START-UP. IF I UNLATCH MY SEAT BELT WHILE THE DRIVING THE ALARM AND WARNING LIGHT DO NOT COME ON AT ALL. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BELT LATCHING AT ONE POINT AND THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE LATCH. MY BACKSEAT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH AT ALL. THIS IS THE SECOND BELT TO HAVE LATCHING DIFFICULTIES.

12/08/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE A FIRE OR THE VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAIN BOX FAILED. HOMER SKELTON FORD OF MILLINGTON (9030 US-54, MILLINGTON, TN) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

12/07/2017
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 12/05/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN ATTEMPTED TO BE USED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CLOQUET FORD (701 WASHINGTON AVE, CLOQUET, MN 55720, PHONE: (218) 879-4668) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT AND MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

12/06/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED TO TURN ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT WAS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER WAS EMPTY WEEKS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER, JORDAN FORD, LTD 13010 I-35, SAN ANTONIO TX 78233 WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

12/02/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

STRONG EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE OF VEHICLE CAUSING HEAD ACHES AND NAUSEA WITH LIGHT HEADEDNESS. DEALERSHIP SAIS THEY DON'T SMELL ANYTHING BUT ME AND MY PASSENGERS DEFINITLY DO.

12/01/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/30/2012
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SMOKE ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PACKEY WEBB FORD (1815 W OGDEN AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, (866) 496-6602) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE SEIZED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP, WHICH CAUSED A MAJOR COOLANT LEAK. THE COOLANT LEAK CAUSED IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TWO TO THREE MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,014.

11/28/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

I DROVE MY 2013 ESCAPE SE THE EVENING OF 11-27-2017 AND NEEDED TO AVOID A COLLISION BY BRAKING AND DOING A VERY QUICK, SHARP TURN TO THE RIGHT. NO PROBLEM WITH FUNCTION AFTER THAT, FINISHED MY ERRAND AND RETURNED HOME, PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AS USUAL. NEXT AFTERNOON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING, POSSIBLY NO MANUAL STEERING AT ALL. WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE IN ANY GEAR, IN ANY DIRECTION, ANY MORE THAN WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. ONLY ADVICE FROM LOCAL DEALER IS TO HAVE IT TOWED IN AND THEY WILL LOOK AT IT. THIS WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE WITH NO MONEY AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS. THIS IS A WIDELY COMMENTED PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE. A VERY SIMILAR, IF NOT EXACT, RECALL WAS DONE ON 2011 AND OLDER YEARS OF THIS SAME VEHICLE. SINCE THIS IS A HIGH SAFETY ISSUE, WHY HASN'T A RECALL BEEN DONE ON THE 2013? MY FAIL HAPPENED OVERNIGHT, IN THE GARAGE, CAR PARKED AND TURNED OFF, BUT MANY SAY IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO TO HELP THIS SAFETY ISSUE BECOME A RECALL? I AM WILLING TO HELP, BUT DON'T KNOW HOW. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? MY GRANDKIDS COULD HAVE BEEN IN THE CAR DURING A WHILE-IN-MOTION FAIL, SO GLAD IT WAS PARKED.

11/28/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

THIS VEHICLE HAS PRESENTED NUMEROUS ISSUES & MOST RECENTLY A CONTINUOUS COOLANT LEAK OR LOSS INTO THE ENGINE. DESPITE A WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (COVERED) AND THAT IS THE SUPPOSED ISSUE BUT THEN, ENGINE LIGHT, SORRY A COOLANT BYPASS VALVE (NOT COVERED BUT SHOULD BE!) ON A 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6; HOW IS THIS NOT PART OF THE 2013 RECALL!?! I'M RESEARCHING OUR STATE LEMON LAWS SO THAT THIS CAN BE RESOLVED SINCE WE'VE HAD MORE LOST WAGES ON GETTING THIS INTO A DEALERSHIP THAN ANY VALUABLE TIME DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I BLAME THE MANUFACTURER PRIMARILY BUT THE TECHS AREN'T OUTSTANDING CONSIDERING THEY CAN'T PUT WIRES BACK INTO A SEMBLANCE OF ORDER. ALSO, HOW TOUGH IS IT TO CHANGE THE TIMING BELT WHEN REPLACING A WATER PUMP? I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO, IF OFFERED, & IT'S COVERED'BUT SINCE THE RESPONSE LATER WAS 'ITS ONLY A LITTLE WORN' (WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?!) THEY DECIDED A $30 PART IS WORTH RISKING THE JOB THEY JUST FINISHED'HALFWAY OF COURSE. GUESS WHAT, IT STILL SMELLS LIKE COOLANT. FORD HAS HAD A DOZEN OR MORE RECALLS & WE LITERALLY CAN'T KEEP THIS VEHICLE OUT OF OUR SAVINGS OR ON THE ROAD. I'LL NEVER OWN A FORD AS LONG AS I CAN CHOOSE TO HAVE SOMETHING SAFE FOR MY FAMILY. FORD NAMED IT 'ESCAPE' FOR A REASON. TAKE MY ADVICE & GET OUT OF THESE PILES OF GARBAGE ASAP.

11/25/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/20/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY, THEN CAR SHUTS DOWN. THIS HAS OCCURED 2X RANDOMLY OVER THE PAST MONTH. THE CAR WILL NOT START FOR 10 MINUTES AFTER THE INCIDENT. HAVE TAKEN TO AUTO SHOP TWICE WITH NO APPARENT ISSUE THAT CAN BE RESOLVED.

11/25/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

A COUPLE DAYS AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED MY CAR AND I FOUND OUT MY PCV VALVE NEEDED REPLACED. I WAS READING ONLINE AND I SAW THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2013 FORD ESCAPES BECAUSE OF COOLANT PROBLEMS.

11/25/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGXXDU******
Summary

WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT 60 MPH REVOLUTIONS OF ENGINE SOARED TO 4000 RPM'S ROADWAY WAS LEVEL THEN DROPPED RPM'S DOID TO ABT 2000

11/15/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, CAR WAS RUNNING FINE, NO ENGINE LIGHT, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STALLED, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, AFTER DIAGNOSIS FORD DEALERSHIP STATED THE CODE, THE TURBO WASTE GAIT CELLULOID NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. AFTER REPLACEMENT DEALER CALLED AND STATED THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN! STATED BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF THE WASTE GAIT CELLULOID WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING, TOO MUCH AIR PRESSURE WENT INTO MOTOR CAUSING GASKET/MOTOR FAILURE. THEY QUOTED ME $7200 FOR A NEW FACTORY MOTOR

11/14/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/26/2015
Crash: Yes
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 26, 2015 AND THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE MANY MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT> EVERY TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR MAINTENANCE, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO "FIX" YET AT THE TIME. MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE WAS TOTALED IN THE ACCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING AT A RATE OF ABOUT 20/25 MPH WESTBOUND ON THE 2600 BLOCK ON ELM STREET ON SUNDAY 07/26/15 AT ABOUT 1:30 PM CST. I WAS ON THE LEFT LANE WHEN A CAR IN THE LEFT LANE MADE AN ILLEGAL LEFT TURN FROM HIS LANE IN AN ATTEMPT TO PARK AND T-BONED MY CAR INSTEAD. ALL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT FOR THE SIDE IMPACT BAG ON THE DRIVERS SEE THAT WAS ON THE RECALL. MY HEAD STRUCK THE DOOR FRAME AND I SUFFERED A CONCUSSION, MULTIPLE SOFT TISSUE INJURIES AND A TEMPORAL MANDIBULAR DISORDER

11/14/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

MY ANTIFREEZE HAS BEEN LEAKING AND IT'S WORSE WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. MY MECHANIC DIDNT SEE ANYTHING WRONG WHEN HE TOOK ALL QUICK LOOK.. AND THE PLAN IS TO HAVE A MUCH BETTER LOOK HERE IN 7 DAYS. I HAVE NOTICED THAT EVER SINCE THE WEATHER HAS GOTTEN COLDER... IT LEAKS FASTER... LIKE I HAVE TO REFILL IT EVERY 24 HOURS. WHEN I WAS GETTING MY OIL CHANGED ..THE SERVICE WORKER SAID HIS WIFE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2013 FOR ANTIFREEZE SENSOR MALFUNCTION... BUT WHEN I ENTER MY BIN NUMBER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I NOTICED THIS AT THE END OF THE WINTER LAST WINTER... AND IT WASN'T TOO BAD UNTIL ABOUT 30 DAYS AGO THE TEMPERATURE GOT SIGNIFICANTLY COLDER AND IT REAL BAD NOW AND COSTS SLOT TO KEEP UP ON ANTIFREEZE. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME IF YOU NEED MY VIN NUMBER. THANKS.

11/10/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE AT 82,500 MILES HAS TO HAVE THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,900. SEVERAL TIMES WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR AND BACKING UP, THE WARNING LIGHT "STEERING ASSIST FAULT-SERVICE REQUIRED" CAME ON. TURN CAR OFF AND BACK ON THEN LIGHT GOES OFF HOWEVER A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE TO US AND OTHER DRIVERS IF LOSS OF POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. REQUESTING RECALL ON THE 2013 MODELS BE RECALLED SIMILAR TO EARLIER ESCAPE MODEL RECALLS WITH SAME SAFETY ISSUES (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #-14V284000 & FORD RECALL # 14S05)

11/09/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A COOLANT AND AN OIL LEAK. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERBOOST MALFUNCTION, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL; THEREFORE, THEY PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

11/07/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H90DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM AND COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR OPENED. UPDATED 11/07/2017*JS

11/06/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/09/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

AT TIMES, ENGINE FAULT - SERVICE IMMEDIATELY WARNING APPEARS UPON STARTING CAR. CAR HESITATES, JERKS AND HAS LIMITED ACCELERATION. BOTH MAP SENSORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE WIRING HARNESS AT THEIR COST. ESCAPES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS MATTER. HOWEVER, FORD IS SAYING THAT OURS IS NOT COVERED UNDER PREVIOUSLY ISSUED RECALLS.

11/03/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/23/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. AND I GOT IT CHECK AND IT SAYS THE COOLANT SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING BUT THE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING LOW COOLANT AND IT WAS NOT. SOMTHING IS WRONG WITH IT.

11/03/2017
Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

CAR CONTINUED TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING LOCKING UP STEERING, BRAKES, ETC. CAR WAS BROUGHT TO TUNKHANNOCK FORD ON 10/24 AND REMAINED THERE UNTIL 5 P.M. ON 10/27. TOLD WAS DOING IT FOR THEM. I'M INFORMED BY A TUNKHANNOCK FORD EMPLOYEE, THE CAR WAS ONLY TAKEN OUT OFF LOT & TEST 1 TIME. ON 10/28, MY WIFE, 4 & 8 YR. OLD ARE DRIVING & THE CAR STOPPED 7 TIMES TOTAL ON ROUTE 6 IN TUNKHANNOCK WHERE A TRUCK DRIVER GOT OUT AND ASSISTED MY WIFE AS SHE WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH FLASHERS ON. AFTER ARGUING WITH THE SERVICE WRITER, SALES MANAGER FOR COMPROMISING THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE AND DAUGHTERS - I WAS STILL DENIED A LOANER VEHICLE WHERE WE PAID ENTERPRISE FOR A RENTAL IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK. I REQUESTED A LOANER FROM THEIR OTHER TUNKHANNOCK DEALERSHIP AND WAS STILL DENIED AND ALL I WAS TOLD BY MATT KERR, SALES MANAGER IS "I UNDERSTAND YOUR CONCERN, I HAVE YOUNG CHILDREN ALSO BUT IT'S OUT OF MY HANDS." EFFECTIVE TODAY 11/3/17, THEY STILL HAVE OUR SPARE KEY & HAVE YET TO CALL TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF THE APPOINTMENT THAT I DID NOT GO TO SCHEDULED FOR 10/30/17. I CALLED MONTROSE MOTORS OWNED BY THE SAME PREVIOUS OWNER OF GATEWAY FORD WHERE THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED AND THEY GOT IT IN IMMEDIATELY - PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE HASSLE FREE AND SAID MANY LOYAL CUSTOMERS HAVE LEFT TUNKHANNOCK FORD FOR THEIR CRUDENESS WITH SERVICE BY WRITING UP WORK ORDERS FOR LOYAL CUSTOMERS BRINGING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR AIR - WE DON'T CARE HOW LONG THEY NEEDED TO ASSESS THE CAR - OUR FORMAL COMPLAINT WHICH WE ARE PURSUING IS TUNHANNOCK FORD HAS JEPORADIZED THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF MY FAMILY - ESPECIALLY MY 2 DAUGHTERS BY DENYING ME A LOANER VEHICLE

11/02/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G94DU******
Summary

INITIALLY I HAD BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF. INITIALLY WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE LOOKED AT, BY THE HUNT FORD IN LA PLATA, MD. THEY CHANGED THE OXYGEN SENSOR. SO THE LIGHT WENT OFF. THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER IN 2016 THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. EVENTUALLY I STARTED DRIVING ON ROUTE 5 NORTH AND HEARD A 'POP' NOISE IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE ACCELERATION AND WOULD HESITATE. THEN EVENTUALLY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED BLINKING. PRIOR TO THE ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING THE CAR BEGIN TO MISFIRE, HESITATE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AND THE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT FROM TIME TO TIME PREMATURELY. THE CAR WOULD SOMETIMES STALL AND MISFIRE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OR WHEN SITTING IDLE. WHEN I LOOKED ONLINE IT SHOWS A RECALL FOR THESE SPECIFIC ISSUES FOR THE SAME MAKE, MODEL & YEAR, BUT NOT FOR MY SPECIFIC ENGINE LITER. FOR EXAMPLE, IT SHOWS THE ENGINE OVERHEATING, MISFIRES AND ENGINE WIRING SPLICES MAY CAUSE STALL FOR 2013 FORD ESCAPES BUT ONLY FOR 1.6L. MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING VERY SIMILAR ISSUES AS THOSE LISTED UNDER THE RECALL, BUT MY ENGINE IS A 2.0L. SO WHILE ON MY WAY HOME FRIDAY, 10/27/2017, I STARTED TO HAVE ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. I WAS TRAVELING ON PENNSYLVANIA AVE TOWARDS DC, WHEN I REACHED AN INTERSECTION (SOUTHERN AVE), AND THE CAR STARTED TO JERK AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. AT ONE POINT I BEGAN TO SEE WHITE SMOKE ONCE THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, AND SMELLED FUMES. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT BEGAN TO OCCUR, I MAKE A U-TURN AT THE LIGHT AND PULLED OVER IN FRONT OF THE FUNERAL HOME. BEFORE I WAS PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (WHILE MAKING THE U-TURN) THE CAR STARTED TO MISFIRE AND STALL. SO I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, AND CALLED AAA TO HAVE IT TOWED. A FEW DAYS LATER I HAD A MECHANIC COME AND RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON THE VEHICLE AT THE HOME. I HAVE ATTACHED A COPY OF THEIR REPORT.

11/01/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/30/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE WILL SHUTDOWN DURING OPERATION AND LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR. THE VEHICLE'S ECU WILL SHOW OVERHEATING AND ENGINE OVERHEATING DURING OPERATION AND SHUTDOWN. THE DTC HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND CLEARED SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO ANSWERS FOR THE ISSUES.

10/31/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/26/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT A CITY INTERSECTION THAT NEARLY RESULTED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. FAILURE ALERT APPEARED ON THE DASH SO I HAD IT TOWED HOME. WHEN STARTING IT UP TO PULL INTO THE GARAGE, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY RETURNED. FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE FOR 2013 EXPLORERS (#14S05), BUT WILL NOT COVER THE ESCAPE.

10/31/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J92DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING I WILL GET HILL ASSIST AND 4WD WARNINGS WHILE ON FLAT GROUND MY INSTRUMENT PANEL LOOSES POWER MY HEATER TURNS OFF AND DOOR LOCKS CLICK SOME TIMES ITS JUST THE WARNING LIGHTS THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE GOING 65MPH AND RURAL AREAS GOING SLOW HAVE HAD THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE DASH LIGHTS COME ON BUT CAR WOULD NOT TRY TO START UNTIL SEVERAL TRIES THIS STARTED OCT 2017 63000 MILES ON CAR

10/31/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 04/14/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SUDDEN BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED. THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD AWARE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 10/31/2017*JS

10/31/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

TSB 16-0052 INDICATES A DEFECTIVE PART THAT CAN CAUSE ENGINE SHUTDOWN FROM LOSS OF COOLANT. THIS CAN BE SUDDEN AND IS, THEREFORE, A SAFETY ISSUE. LOSS OF ENGINE ON A FREEWAY AT SPEED IN TRAFFIC CAN CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL, NOT A TSB. THE FIRST INDICATION IS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

10/29/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGX2DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING LOW COOLANT AND ENGINE OVER-HEATED WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND CAR QUIT.UNDER SOME TRAFFIC CONDITIONS SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH COULD RESULT.

10/29/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

WINSHIELD WIPERS GETTING STUCK AND MISALLIGNED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN AND ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. I NOTICED THE PASSENGER ONE WANTS TO WORK BUT THE FRIVER SIDE JUST GOT STUCK ON THE UPRIGHT POSITITON AND WHEN I PUT IT DOWN IT OFF THROWS THE ALLIGMENT AND WILL NOT LET THE PASSENGER SIDE MOVE EITHER

10/29/2017
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H5DUB******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, AN ALERT APPEARED STATING "LOW COOLANT". IN THE PAST THE CAR HAD STATED THE SAME ALERT BEFORE ALARMING THAT THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING AND NEEDED TO BE PULLED OVER. AT THAT POINT THE CAR WOULD THEN GOING INTO LIMP MODE. DUE TO THIS HISTORY, WE KNEW WE HAD TO ATTEMPT TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WITHIN ONE MINUTE, THE CAR DID ALARM "OVERHEATING" AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO GET TO THE LEFT HAND SHOULDER OF AN ON-RAMP (MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY). AT THIS POINT WE GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND FOUND THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS NORMAL. AFTER WAITING 20 MINUTES WE DROVE IN REVERSE UP THE ON-RAMP TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, BECAUSE WE WERE CONFIDENT WE COULD NOT SAFELY GET TO THE NEXT EXIT (SEVERAL MILES AWAY). WE THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER (PHIL LONG FORD OF DENVER). THIS IS THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE HAD PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT OUR VEHICLE TO REPAIR THIS SAME ISSUE. AT THAT TIME, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED A BROKEN TEMPERATURE SENSOR, STATING THAT THIS WAS WHAT WAS CAUSING THE OVERHEATING ISSUES. OUR VEHICLE ALSO HAD MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON IT AS PART OF THE 13S12 RECALL (RISK OF OVERHEATING) IN 2015. THE ISSUE CLEARLY HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AFTER MULTIPLE "FIXES" HAVE BEEN PERFORMED.

10/27/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G94DU******
Summary

INITIALLY I HAD BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF. INITIALLY WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE LOOKED AT, BY THE HUNT FORD IN LA PLATA, MD. THEY CHANGED THE OXYGEN SENSOR. SO THE LIGHT WENT OFF. THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER IN 2016 THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. EVENTUALLY I STARTED DRIVING AND HEARD A 'POP' NOISE IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE ACCELERATION AND WOULD HESITATE. THEN EVENTUALLY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED BLINKING. PRIOR TO THE ENGINE LIGHT BLINKING THE CAR BEGIN TO MISFIRE, HESITATE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AND THE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT FROM TIME TO TIME PREMATURELY. THE CAR WOULD SOMETIMES STALL AND MISFIRE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE OR WHEN SITTING IDLE. WHEN I LOOKED ONLINE IT SHOWS A RECALL FOR THESE SPECIFIC ISSUES FOR THE SAME MAKE, MODEL & YEAR, BUT NOT FOR MY SPECIFIC ENGINE LITER. FOR EXAMPLE, IT SHOWS THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND ENGINE WIRING SPLICES MAY CAUSE STALL FOR 2013 FORD ESCAPES BUT ONLY FOR 1.6L. MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT ISSUES AS THOSE LISTED UNDER THE RECALL, BUT MY ENGINE IS A 2.0L. AT ONE POINT I BEGAN TO SEE WHITE SMOKE ONCE THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK, AND SMELLED FUMES. NOT TOO LONG AFTER THAT BEGAN TO OCCUR I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE CAR STARTED TO MISFIRE AND STALL.

10/26/2017
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

AS MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE 2013 OWNERS, MY CAR STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY PUTTING MY LIFE AND THOSE OF MY WIFE AND KIDS AT RISK. IT STARTED WHEN THE ENGIN BEGAN TO CUT OFF WHEN IDLE. AT THE BEGINING, THERE WERE NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. CAR WILL RESTART BUT A 150 M LATER THE ENGINE WILL START FIGHTING TO STAY ON AND MOST OF THE TIME THE ENGINE LOSE THE BATTLE. SO I RESTART AGAIN UNTIL ( AFTER 2, OR 3 TIMES) THE ENGINE STAYS CONSTANTLY ON. MY BIG CONCERN WAS WITH THE HAZARDOUS AND RISKY SITUATIONS I FOUND MYSELF IN, SPECIALLY WHILE GETTING INRO A BUSY ROAD OR A HIGH WAY AND HAVING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN ANDLET I DIDN'T HAVE TIME WHEN THE ENGINE LET ME OUT OF POWER. SOME DRIVERS ARE IN HURRY AND MIGHT NOT HAVE THE TIME TO STOP THEIR VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ME. THAT'S WHY I ALWAYS PARKED MY CAR ON THE SIDEWALKS WHILE IN DISTRESS. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO ONE OF FORD DEALERS, THEY COULDN'T FIND THE ISSUE. I TOOK IT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND HE MADE ME CHANGE A LOT OF PIECES BUT STILL NOT FIXED YET. I AM GOING BACK TO THE DEALER AND HOPEFULLY THEY'LL FIX THE ISSUE. IT COST ME $ 2500 UNTIL NOW AND STILL LOOKING FOR THE ISSUE.

10/22/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU-GX1DU******
Summary

IN 7/2017 WE HAD ALERT LIGHTS OF ENGINE DEFAULT, HILL ASSIST GO ON. IT HAD A REPLACEMENT PART ABS THAT DIDN'T CORRECT PROBLEM. NEXT TIME ON MY WAY TO THE DEALER LOTS OF LIGHTW WENT ON AND I WENT INTO SAFE MODE A FEW HUNDRED FEET FROM DEALER, FIVE MINUTES EARLIER AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY. A DIFF PART WAS REPLACED. SAME PROBLEM THEN NEXT TIME IT WENT INTO SAFE MODE AND I HAD IT TOWED. THIS VEHICLE AND YEAR APPARENTLY HAD ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ISSUES. I FEEL THIS IS AN UNSAFE SITUATION! I TOOK FROM 7/26/2017 TO 10/18/2017 TO GET THINGS CORRECTED AND I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE

10/19/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/18/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING DOWN I49, SHREVEPORT, LA. AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HIGH TEMPATURE WARNING CAME ON FOLLOWED BY ENGINE FAILURE WARNING, AS I WAS MAKING MY WAY TO THE ROADSIDE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. STEAM STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, WHEN THE VEHICAL CAME TO A STOP, I POPPED THE HOOD, AS I GOT OUT OF THE CAR I NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLUE SMOKE, FOLLOWED BY BLACK SMOKE, I DID NOT OPEN HOOD, 30 SECONDS LATTER FLAMES WERE SHOOTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, I CALLED 911 AS THE FLAMES ENGULFED THE FRONT OF THE CAR

10/18/2017
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 10/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPERS DON'T ALWAYS WORK AT THE SAME TIME. VERY OFTEN ONE OR THE OTHER WILL COMPLETELY STOP IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THEY HAVE COLLIDED A FEW TIMES AND ONCE THE WIPER BLADE FLEW OFF FROM BEING HIT BY THE OTHER WIPER. THERE IS NO PATTERN TO THIS PROBLEM. IT HAPPENS IN LIGHT RAIN, HEAVY RAIN, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING OR STOPPED. THE WIPERS HAVE STOPPED COMPLETELY IN HEAVY RAIN CAUSING A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. TWO NEARBY DEALERSHIPS HAVE TOLD US THAT NO CODE COMES UP AND THAT EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM WAS WITNESSED IN THE PARKING LOT BY STAFF, IT COULDN'T BE REPLICATED IN THE SHOP. THEREFORE, THEY COULD DO NOTHING. WE HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THIS FOR OVER 2 YEARS NOW AND THE PROBLEM IS JUST GETTING WORSE. THANKFULLY, WE HAVEN'T HAD AN ACCIDENT YET, BUT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. A RECALL WOULD BE APPROPRIATE.

10/17/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F75DU******
Summary

GREETINGS, I HAVE A FORD ESCAPE 2013, 2.5 LITERS, AND I ALMOST CRASHED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SUFFERED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. IN THE SCREEN OF THE CAR IT SAID: "MOTOR DAMAGE, TURN OFF". THIS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOOSE MY LIFE, BECAUSE THE CAR LOST ALL THE ENERGY, STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, AND THE MOTOR WAS HESITATING. I LOOKED FOR A RECALL AND I FOUND A FORD NUMBER 14S17-S1 BUT THAT RECALL IS FOR 2.0 LITER AND MY FORD ESCAPE 2013 IS 2.5 WHICH MEANS THAT IT DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME ELECTRICAL WIRE THAT IS RECALLED FROM THE 2.0. I WENT TO THE DEALER TO FIND AN ANSWER, BUT THE CAR DOES THIS MALFUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY AND ONCE YOU TURN IT BACK ON THE CODE DISAPPEARS LIKE IF NOTHING WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. I TOOK THE PAPER OF THE RECALL TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THEY CANT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THE CODE DISAPPEARED AND MY CAR DOESN'T HAVE THE SAME SYSTEM OF THE 2.0 LITER.

10/16/2017
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR ENTERED THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND OBSERVED SMOKE UNDER THE VEHICLE AND OIL LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE LOCAL DEALER (CROWN FORD, 420 MERRICK RD, LYNBROOK, NY, 11563, 516-599-0600) DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE OIL HAD JUST BEEN CHANGED TWO WEEKS PRIOR AT CHATHAM FORD (781 MAIN ST, CHATHAM, MA, 02633, 508-945-0500). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

10/13/2017
Components: STEERING,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE LIFTGATE OPENED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD MIAMI (16800 NW 57TH AVE, HIALEAH, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AND RACK AND PINION WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS 13322662. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA DUE TO THEM STATING THAT THE FEDERAL AGENCY WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR ADDING RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATLEY 63,606.

10/10/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/09/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AT 65MPH AND THE ENGINE CUTS OUT TO AN IDLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED GETTING THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SINCE IT LOST ALL POWER. AFTER PULLING OVER I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AS THE LIGHT WENT OUT. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES WHERE THE CAR WOULD CUT OUT TO A ROUGH IDLE, THESE OCCURRED WHILE I WAS ON CITY STREETS BUT ALMOST CAUSED 1 ACCIDENT AS IT CUT OUT. AFTER SHUTTING THE CAR OFF IT WOULD RESTART WITH NO ISSUE. THIS LAST TIME THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO PLANET FORD TO BE REPAIRED. THEY SAID IT WAS A THROTTLE BODY ISSUE AND IT COST ME OVER 700 FOR THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS STILL UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. I DO NOT SEE WHY THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED DUE TO THE CAR BEING UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND I DO NOT KNOW WHY THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PART ALONE WILL NOT CAUSE FURTHER STALLS OF THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE WHERE THE CAR GOES INTO "LIMP HOME" MODE. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THE CAR REPAIRED OR I WOULD BE ABLE TO ATTACH THE INVOICE FOR THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIR.

10/06/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/05/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD, MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON THEN MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN IT STARTED BEEPING AND SAID MY ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING. GOT PULLED OVER AND HAD TO GET IT TOWED. CAR WOULD START BUT WOULD NOT MOVE. MECHANIC TOLD ME THE WATER PUMP LOCKED UP AND BROKE A BELT. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMMENTS OF PEOPLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS

10/04/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

CAR CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATS. HAVE HAD IT TO 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NO LEAKS, NO BAD HOSES. HAD PAID ABOUT 500.00 TO CITRUS FORD OF ONTARIO FOR A CROSSOVER VALVE TO STOP THE OVER HEATING. NOT YET CORRECTED. OVER HEATED TODAY 10/4/17 WHILE MOVING ABOUT A HALF MILE FROM WHERE I LEFT IN A MATTER OF 5 MINUTES. I READ OF A RECALL ON THE SAME MODEL OF HAVING COOLING ISSUES BUT MY VIN EVIDENTLY DOESN'T FALL WITHIN THE PARAMETERS. OTHERWISE UNKNOWN REASON WHY IT IS OVER HEATING

10/03/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

2013 ESCAPE DEVELOPED COOLANT LEAK. I SAW ONLINE WHERE THIS PROBLEM WAS A RECALL. WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT EVEN THOUGH MINE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM MY VIN# IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL! IF FORD MOTOR COMPANY KNOWS THEY HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE WHY ARE THEY NOT ALL COVERED? HOW MANY HAVE TO CATCH FIRE? ALSO, THEY ALSO TELL ME I HAVE AN OIL LEAK IN THE TURBO. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY EVIDENCE OF AN OIL LEAK IN THIS VEHICLE.

10/03/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/19/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM ALBION MOTORS FORD LOCATED IN ALBION MICHIGAN AND WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER LA FONTAINE FORD IN GLADWIN MICHIGAN THAT DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE AND NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR FROM HEADQUARTERS, WHO EVALUATED THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AS A FRACTURED SERPENTINE VALVE AND GOT CUT BETWEEN CRANK CASE AND MOTOR CAUSING FOR THE ENGINE TO SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CASE WAS FILED NUMBER: CAS13226467. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

10/03/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AND ON FORD WEBSITE THERE IS A CALL BACK ON MY VEHICLE BUT DOES NOT SHOW ON MY VIN

10/01/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J9XDU******
Summary

I HAD A CODE PO456 AND P1450. THE CAR RUNS EXTREMELY ROUGH WHEN IN MOTION OR SITTING WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING THE CAR ALSO IS USING A LOT OF GAS SOMETIMES WHEN I NEED TO PULL OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT IT EXCELLORATE OR HESITATE OR CUT OFF COMPLETELY. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON SOMETIMES IT WILL GO OUT THEN IT COMES BACK ON

09/30/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE NEVER SHIFTED CORRECTLY. COMPLAINED TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 104000 MILES. VEHICLE BROKE DOWN ON MAJOR INTERSTATE 100 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO NEAREST DEALER. COST TO REPAIR WAS 5000+

09/30/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

COOLANT LOSS, WITH NO TRACE OF WHERE THE COOLANT IS GOING. THE COOLANT LOSS WILL CAUSE THE LOW COOLANT ALARM TO APPEAR. THE LOW COOLANT ALARM WILL THEN CAUSE FALSE OVERHEATING ALARM, WHICH BY FORD DESIGN CAUSES THE ENGINE TO LOOSE POWER, WHICH CAUSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

09/28/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/26/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FIRST BY (AUSTIN FORD LINCOLN, 2701 W OAKLAND AVE, AUSTIN, MN 55912, (507) 437-3291). MONTHS LATER AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED TO SYKORA FAMILY FORD INC (519 S GEORGE KACIR DR, WEST, TX 76691, (254) 826-3673). THE MANUFACTURER HAD A TSB, BUT THERE WAS NO MANUFACTURER RECALL TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,159.

09/27/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE AND WAS TOLD I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK

09/27/2017
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (PARKS FORD OF WESLEY CHAPEL, 28739 FL-54, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL, 813-907-7800) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE CAUSED BY WRONG FUEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

09/26/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGXXDU******
Summary

WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE AT APPROX 55 MPH VEHICLE REVOLUTIONS RACED UP TO ABT 6000 RPMS. AS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELRATE TO A HIGHER INTERSTATE SPEED.. WHILE OPERATING ON INTERSTATE 90

09/26/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/22/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGXXDU******
Summary

WHILE OPERATING ON INTERSTATE 90 EWD ENGINE RPMS WENT FROM ABT 3000 RPM'S TO 5000 RPM, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCERLATE FROM ABT 65 MPH TO 70 MPH.

09/22/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H98DU******
Summary

VACUUM PUMP SEIZED UP CAUSING THE BOLT CONNECTING IT TO THE CAMSHAFT TO SHEAR OFF AND DAMAGE THE TURBO'S AND ENGINE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE GOING 70 MPH ON A FREEWAY. I HAD TO USE EVASIVE ACTION TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD.

09/22/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/20/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

CAN'T STEER CAR AT ALL. WAS MOVING ON INTERSTATE STEERING BECAME HARD TO MOVE ,MECHANIC SAYS U3000. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER GOOGLE. BUT FORD SAYS THERE NO RECALL. COULD HAVE KILL ME. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

09/20/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT AND ACCELERATE TO GO , THE CAR LOST POWER COMPLETELY AND WAS IN THE LANE OF TRAFFIC AND COULDNT GO . STOP AND RESTART AND CAR WAS ABLE TO GO. TOOK TO DEALER AND 1200$ LATER THEY SAID A FUEL RELAY SWITCH WAS BAD AND THEY FIXED IT , MONTH LATER STARTS HAPPENING AGAIN . NOW EVEN MORE OFTEN THAN BEFORE . NOW THEY TELL ME AT FORD THAT A RELAY IS STOPPING THE COMPUTER AND THEY ARE GOING TO RUN A WIRE SEPERATE TO BYPASS THE RELAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM.. IVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL OF THIS MODEL IN THE 2.0 L 2013 ESCAPE OF THE RELAY HARNESS NO WIRED CORECTLY AND CAN CAUSE THE COMPUTER MODULE TO RESET CAUSING A PAUSE IN POWER FROM OVERHEATING THE MODEM. ITS THE SAME SYMPTOMS EXACTLY THOUGH IT MAY NOT BE THE SAME REASON. WE CANT DRIVE THE CAR THIS IS UNSAFE IT IS SITING AT DEALERS WAITING FOR REPAIR DECISION.

09/20/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL: ENGINE LIGHT ON MESSAGE ENGINE FAILURE!!! KIT-TERM AB PART # 3U2Z.14A088 PART $17.40 WIRE $1.74 LABOR $558.00 TOTAL AT FORD DEALERSHIP $577.14 + $99 TO RUN THE TEST! THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. FORD NEEDS TO DEAL WITH THIS ISSUE. IT'S A FAULTY PART. I TOOK IT IN RIGHT AWAY AS YOU SHOULD WITH ANY ENGINE LIGHT. THE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED IT ONE DAY AND ONLY DROVE IT TO DEALERSHIP.

09/19/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

THE COOLANT LOW WARNING WAS TRIGGERED A FEW TIMES. I CHECKED AND THE COOLANT WAS REALLY LOW AND HAD TO ADD A LOT TO THE RIGHT LEVEL. IT MIGHT HAVE THE COOLANT LEAKING PROBLEMS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE OTHER 2013 ESCAPES BEING RECALLED. BUT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.

09/14/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/14/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

CAR WILL STALL AT RANDOM TIMES WITH NO WARNING. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING OR , OR JUST AFTER STARTING, IT IS RANDOM. IT WILL GIVE A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION/ENGINE FAILURE MESSAGE BUT IT GOES AWAY WHEN THE CAR RESTARTS, WHICH IS USUALLY DOES WITH NO PROBLEM. NO DIAGNOSTIC CODE IS LOGGED AND THE DEALER CANNOT RECREATE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH NOW. SYMPTOMS, MODEL, MANUFACTURE DATE & LOCATION ALL MATCH WITH RECALL #15V813, BUT OUR VIN # DOES NOT PULL FOR THIS RECALL SO DEALER WILL NOT FIX. DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THEY RECREATE THE PROBLEM, WHICH THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MONTHS, BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT NOW. HAVE CALLED THE FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AND THEY LOGGED OUR INFORMATION, BUT NOT SURE WHAT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO DO. THE QUESTIONS ON THIS FORM ARE FOR AN ISOLATED EVENT, SO I AM ANSWERING THEM WITH MOST RECENT INFO, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. HELP!

09/13/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM A MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS FRONT AND REAR BRAKES. YET WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF YOU FEEL THE BRAKES WHEN YOU TURN ON THE VEHICLE YOU HAVE TO PUT THE PEDAAL TO THE FLOOR TO STOP THE VEHICLE I HAVE SPENT OVER 600 DOLLARS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE ONLY HAD IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. NOT HAPPY

09/10/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

FOR MONTHS NOW I'VE BEEN FEELING TIRED AND DROWSY WHILE DRIVING IN THE CAR-AT TIMES FIGHTING TO KEEP MY EYES OPEN. I RECENTLY SAW THE NEWS ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK IN FORD EXPLORERS AND THINK MY CAR MAY ALSO HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. AFTER I SAW THE STORY I DROVE WITH MY WINDOW OPEN AND DID NOT FEEL THE DROWSINESS THAT I HAVE FELT THE LSAT FEW MONTHS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THE INVESTIGATION EXTEND BEYOND JUST THE FORD EXPLORER BUT THROUGH ALL OF FORD'S OTHER MODELS LIKE THE FORD ESCAPE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND LIFE THREATENING ISSUE.

09/08/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

THE POWER STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY, I COULD HARDLY TURN THE WHEEL. HAD TO PARK AND ABANDON THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, TURNING, IN A PARKING LOT.

09/05/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH (SPEED LIMIT), THE ENGINE ON MY CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING CUT OUT. A MESSAGE OF 'YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK' APPEARED. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE MY WAY ONTO THE BERM OF THE ROAD, CLOSE TO AN EXIT ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CAR'S MOMENTUM. THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MOMENT TO CALM MY NERVES, AND THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME, HOLDING MY BREATH THE ENTIRE TIME, UNCERTAIN WHETHER I WOULD ENCOUNTER THE SAME PROBLEM. CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM - UNKNOWN. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. TWICE BEFORE, THIS CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THE CAR WOULD "BUCK" AS IF IT WASN'T GETTING ANY FUEL. THE SECOND VISIT RESULTED IN NO ACTION FROM THE SERVICE DEPT. AS THEY COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE. I ASKED SPECIFICALLY ABOUT CODES FROM THE CAR'S COMPUTER, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WEREN'T ANY. I FOUND THIS SURPRISING BECAUSE I DROVE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED AND THE "CHECK ENGINE" MESSAGE WAS ON THE ENTIRE TRIP THERE.

09/05/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MIDLAND FORD, 500 JOE MANN BLVD, MIDLAN, MI 48642, 989-631-0040) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING TO THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. *LN *TR

09/05/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J92DU******
Summary

BOTH REAR DOORS ARE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THIS WAS NOTICED TWO MONTHS AGO.

09/04/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING. FAILURE ON START UP TWICE IN TWO MONTHS AND ONCE WHILE DRIVING. HAD TO PULL OVER AND RESTART CAR AND THEN IT WORKED AGAIN. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. HAD SCHEDULED TO TAKE IN WHILE THEY ALSO RECALL MY DOOR LATCH. SOUNDS LIKE MANY FORD OWNERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. AFTER SPENDING $2500 ON A FIAT REPAIR FOR CAR LESS THAN 45K MILES AND NOW THIS CAR WITH LESS THAN 60K, I AM NEVER BUYING AMERICAN CARS AGAIN. GARBAGE.

09/04/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS GOING UP HILL AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH (TEMPERATURE GAUGE NORMAL) WHEN, WITHOUT WARNING, AN ALERT STATED THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. IMMEDIATELY AFTER, A SECOND WARNING CAME ON SAYING THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY (NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCELERATE). THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW, BUT HAD BEEN FILLED LESS THAN 3 MONTHS PRIOR. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE LEAKS OR CRACKS IN THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, TUBES, ETC. AFTER WAITING FOR 30 MINUTES, WE PROCEEDED TO COAST DOWN THE HILL IN NEUTRAL (AFTER FILLING THE COOLANT TANK WITH WATER). WE THEN BOUGHT COOLANT AT A LOCAL STORE AND PROCEEDED TO GO BACK UP THE HILL. THE CAR GAVE US THE SAME WARNINGS (COOLANT LOW AND ENGINE OVERHEATING). WE WERE UNABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY A POLICE OFFICER WAS RIGHT BEHIND US, SO WE DID NOT GET HIT. HE OFFERED TO USE THE BATTERING RAM ON THE FRONT HIS CAR TO PUSH US TO SAFETY. HOWEVER, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO GO THE EXTRA 5 FEET WHEN RESTARTED, PRIOR TO IT OVERHEATING AND LOCKING UP AGAIN. AFTER AN ADDITIONAL 30 MINUTES WE AGAIN WENT DOWN THE HILL IN NEUTRAL. AT THIS POINT WE DECIDED TO GIVE THE CAR A BREAK AND ATE DINNER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT (APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR). WE THEN PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME. ABOUT AN HOUR INTO THE TRIP (WHILE GOING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR AGAIN GAVE US THE 2 ALERTS (LOW COOLANT AND CAR OVERHEATING). WE BARLEY WERE ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY SAFELY. COOLANT LEVEL NORMAL. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. I WILL BE CONTACTING FORD TOMORROW TO DETERMINE IF OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE WAS INCLUDED IN THE INITIAL RECALL (AND ALREADY HAD THE WORK COMPLETED), AS THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. I AM HESITANT TO BRING THE CAR TO A DEALER AS IT APPEARS MANY PEOPLE HAVE GOTTEN THE RUNAROUND AND NO CLEAR SOLUTION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE.

09/02/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

THE CAR IS OVERHEATING WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING THIS IS NOT A STAND ALONE PROBLEM MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE I PARKED THE CAR THEN WENT TO RESTART IT AND THE WARNING SIGN CAME UP SAYING THE ENGINE WAS HOT AN THE GAUGE WENT TO THE RED

09/01/2017
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 08/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G92DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS RAN A 100% SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. I WENT TO GO MOVE MY CAR AFTER I CUT MY GRASS AND INSTANTLY MY POWER STEERING SENSOR WENT OFF AS SOON AS I STARTED MY CAR STATING THAT IT REQUIRED SERVICE DUE TO IT NOT WORKING. JUST LIKE THAT. NO EARLIER WARNINGS, NO MALFUNCTIONS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, NOTHING. I AM A MOTHER OF 4 DAUGHTERS AND THANKFULLY I WAS JUST TRYING TO REPOSITION MY VEHICLE IN MY YARD VS. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR ELSE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE BODILY HARM TO US OR EVEN WORSE, IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN DEATH. I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED EVEN WITH SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL, MAKE, AND YEAR HAVING THIS EXACT PROBLEM, THIS IS NOT A RECALL YET. I RESEARCHED IT MYSELF AND FOUND OUT THAT THE 2013 FORD FUSION ALSO HAS THIS PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS CURRENTLY AN ACTIVE RECALL FOR THE FUSION, BUT NOT THE ESCAPE. I AM CONFUSED ON THIS. ARE THEY WAITING ON A DEATH TOLL TO RISE DUE TO FORD'S MALFUNCTIONING PART AND A LAWSUIT BEFORE THEY DECIDE THAT THIS IS A REAL SERIOUS ISSUE OR IS IT BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF CONCERN FOR FORDS CUSTOMERS AND FAMILIES THEY HAD WHEN THEY DECIDED TO USE THIS POORLY PLANNED ELECTRICAL DESIGN THAT IS CONTINUOUSLY MALFUNCTIONING? OR MAYBE ITS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT THIS IS A BIG ISSUE AND CHARGING CUSTOMERS OVER $1700.00 TO FIX THIS POORLY PLANNED PRODUCT THAT IS GOING TO COST SOMEONE THEIR LIVES WAS GOING TO MAKE THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT REVENUE SKY RISE WITH THIS POWER STEERING PROBLEM BEING HIGH IN DEMAND. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY ONE MODEL OF FORD WITH THE SAME YEAR IS ON RECALL FOR THIS, BUT THE OTHER MODEL WITH THE EXACT SAME SET UP AND YEAR IS NOT. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 4 DAUGHTERS THAT IS STILL PAYING ON THIS $19,000.00 VEHICLE THAT IS NOW PARKED IN MY YARD BECAUSE IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THANKS FORD!!!

08/28/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

FIRST INCIDENT: AUGUST 3RD 2016 WHILE DRIVING 50MPH CAR DISPLAYED A ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING MESSAGE AND SLOWED DOWN AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN AND THE MESSAGE DID NOT REAPPEAR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO KEARNEY PERSON FORD 7303 CLAIREMONT MESA BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND TURNED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OFF. SECOND INCIDENT: DRIVING TO WORK EARLIER THIS YEAR 2017 I GOT THE SAME MESSAGE THAT MY ENGINE COOLANT WAS LOW, AND TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF CRITICAL OVERHEATING, EVEN THOUGH I HAD JUST HAD THE CAR SERVICED FOR A REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECK, ONCE AGAIN AT KEARNY PERSON FORD. I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY ON A ROAD AT AROUND 30-40MPH BUT ACCELERATING WHEN THE MESSAGE POPPED UP. I REFILED THE COOLANT AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT TURN ON. THIRD INCIDENT: THIS WAS THE MOST DANGEROUS TIME. CRITICAL ENGINE OVERHEATING MESSAGE AND LOW COOLANT MESSAGE POPPED UP WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING UP HILL IN TRAFFIC GOING ABOUT 20MPH ON THE I-5S AT THE IN CALIFORNIA GRAPEVINE. THE ENGINE NEARLY SHUT OFF AND LIMPED ON JUST A COUPLE CYLINDERS AS I TRIED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS HOT. IT ALL HAPPENED IMMEDIATELY AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE TEMP GAUGE WAS NORMAL AND THEN BAM! OVERHEATED WITH WARNING MESSAGES CRIPPLING THE CAR. DRIVING SLOWLY BUT THE WEATHER WAS HOT IT WAS NEARLY 110 DEGREES OUTSIDE. SEEMS SUPER DANGEROUS. BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF WARNING WHEN THESE INCIDENTS HAPPEN. THE WAY THAT THE COOLANT JUST DISAPPEARS, AND THE SMOKE AND CHANCE OF FIRE.

08/28/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

WAS TAKING OUR 3 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER TO GET ICE CREAM WHILE DRIVING SMELL GAS HAD OVER A QUARTER TANK OF GAS DROVE ABOUT 2MILES GAS NEEDLE PLANNED TO EMPTY STOP VEHICLE AT THE NEXT GAS STATION WHICH WAS ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY LIFTED THE HOOD ENGINE WAS SMOKING GAS POURING ON ENGINE GRABBED GRANDDAUGHTER OUT OF VEHICLE CALL LOCAL DEALER HAD THEM TOW IN THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT 7:30 NEXT MORNING FORD DEALER CALLED AND SAID WERE IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT THE GAS LING FROM THE TANK TO THE MOTOR EXPLODED ...NOW WE ARE VERY UPSET AND REALLY SCARED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHICH THEY FIXED WITH A NEW GAS LINE...HAVEN'T PICKED THE VEHICLE UP YET

08/25/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/18/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F77DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (BANNER FORD, LOCATED AT 1943 N CAUSEWAY BLVD MANDEVILLE, LA 70471) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED AND WOULD NOT ARRIVE UNTIL AUGUST 29TH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,381. UPDATED 10/26/17*LJ *JS

08/24/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/15/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH UP AN INCLINE, THE OVERHEATING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD FAIRFIELD (3050 AUTO MALL CT, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT DIRECTLY TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

08/23/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/22/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

WHILE ACCELERATING VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY ON RAMP,STUDDERED, ACTED LIKE ISSUES GOING FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR. UNKNOWN IF POWER TRAIN ISUE OR FUEL/ENGINE ISSUE. WAS LOOKED AT BY SHOP SAME DAY PROBLEM WOULD NOT REOCCUR..

08/22/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

I WAS SOLD THE CAR WITH A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND NEVER WARNED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE RECALLED, THEREFORE, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT FOR OVER A YEAR WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF IT STARTING ON FIRE. ALSO, RECENTLY THE POWER TRAIN WENT ON MY CAR ALMOST EXACTLY ONE MONTH AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS EXACT ISSUE. I WAS EVEN TOLD BY ONE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FORD ESCAPES AMONGST MECHANICS. WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION IT "CLUNKS" AND DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. I AM CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WHO MAY BE DRIVING THESE CARS WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT.

08/22/2017
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED OVERHEATING AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP FAILED. THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED AND THE COOLANT WAS REFILLED. THE NEXT DAY, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THICK, BLACK SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. TWO DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE MECHANIC STATED THAT FUEL LEAKS WERE A COMMON ISSUE WITH FORD VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 12V336000 (FUEL SYSTEM,GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

08/18/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SHOOK, AND SPUTTERED. EVENTUALLY, THE SHIFTER BECAME STUCK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

08/15/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THERE IS A GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN. IT IS VERY NOTICABLE ON SHORT TRIPS

08/14/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED OR NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,228.

08/14/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/30/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (BEAR LAKE MOTOR COMPANY LOCATED AT 867 WASHINGTON ST MONTPELIER, ID 83254 202- 847-0421) WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 10/26/17*LJ UPDATED 11/1/2017*JS

08/12/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE REQUIRING NEW COOLANT RESERVOIR, THERMOSTAT, BELT AND PULLEY. $1500. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL COMES ON INDICATING POSSIBLE VALVE ISSUE CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT. DIAGNOSTIC CODE P26B7

08/11/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F7XDU******
Summary

STARTED VEHICLE AND THE WIPERS CAME ON AUTOMATICALLY AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF (DESPITE THE WIPERS BEING IN THE OFF POSITION). THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. TURNED CAR OFF. IMMEDIATELY TURNED CAR BACK ON AND THE WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL. WIPERS WILL NOT WORK WHEN RAINING AND GO FROM CONSTANTLY WORKING TO NOT WORKING AT ALL FOR NO REASON. VERY DANGEROUS IF IT IS RAINING, SNOWING, OR ANY PRECIPITATION IN THE SKY.

08/09/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/05/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED IN JUNE, IT WAS REBUILT AND HAS ALREADY STARTED TO SHIFT HARD. SO, ONCE AGAIN BACK IN THE SHOP. THE A/C HAS BEEN ACTING FUNNY. THE REAR VENTS BARELY WORK, BLEND DOOR DOESNT ENGAGE PROPERLY. DEALER HAS ANOTHER VEHICLE IDENTICAL TO MINE AND IT DOES THE SAME THING.

08/08/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND CANNOT STEER THE VEHICLE. TOD DATE, THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE STATIONARY. I PRAY IT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHILE MOVING. DIAGNOSED AS STEERING RACK ISSUE AT A COST OF $1,000 PLUS LABOR.

08/08/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

PARKED THE VEHICLE ONE EVENING. AN HOUR LATER, STARTED IT UP, NO EPAS. NO WARNING, JUST QUIT. DRIVES LIKE A LOG TRUCK. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2008-2011 MODELS FOR THIS PROBLEM. HOPING THIS GETS EXPANDED TO COVER 2013. COST ~$1500.

08/06/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING FORD 2013 ESCAPE, LOSS COMPLETE POWER STEERING CONTROL, THANKFULLY AT A LOW SPEED. CAR DID BECOME COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. NO NOISE OR WARNINGS LIGHTS CAME ON UNTIL AFTER POWER STEERING WAS LOSS. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO STOP AND RESTART CAR BUT DID NOT RESOLVE SITUATION. CONTACTED FORD COMPANY OF PROBLEM AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. FORD REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY OR COVER COST OF THEIR OWN FAILED PRODUCT. COST OF REPAIR QUOTED AT $1500.00 ON A CAR WITH ONLY 47,000 MILES.

08/06/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 08/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

FIRST COMPLAINT IS THE INTERNAL DOOR PANELS DO NOT PROPERLY FIT AND COME LOOSE BECOMING CAUGHT ON THE FRAME OF THE CAR NOT ALLOWING YOU TO OPEN THE DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WHICH IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS IN AN EMERGENCY. 2) THE SHIFT SELECTOR SWITCH BROKE AS MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING THE CAR NOT ALLOWING HIM TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO PARK OR SHUT IT OFF. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND QUITE COMMON A MECHANICS TOLD US.

08/05/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

AFTER PURCHASING A 2103 FORD ESCAPE ABOUT SIX MONTHS LATER I NOTICED A LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON IN THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHO REPORTED THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE NEEDED REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO I PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIR. SIX MONTHS LATER THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT IS ON AGAIN AND HEADING TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND THE REPEATED REPAIRS. WE AS OWNERS OF FORD ESCAPE SHOULD NOT BE ASSUMING THE COST OF REPAIR EVERY SIX MONTHS FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE ON A RECALL LIST.

08/03/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F72DU******
Summary

THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTANTLY GOES OUT AND THE VEHICLE BECOMES HARD ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND WENT TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN AND WAS ALMOST OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE SHE WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING FAILED

07/28/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

NHTSA SITE AND CHECKED VIN TO SEE IF RECALL ON MY VEHICLE AND THERE WAS ONE 9/16 FOR DOOR LATCH. I NEVER RECEIVED CONTACT ABOUT THE RECALL. JUST FOUND THIS OUT TODAY 7/28/17 BY LOOKING FOR MYSELF.

07/27/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

RECALL # 12M02 PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE APIM DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME. NAVIGATION BACKUP REVIEW DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME . PROTOCOL INTERFACE MODULE APIM #12M02 RECALL. RECALL # 14N02 NEEDS TO BE CHECKED. BACKUP REVIEW ON THE NAVIGATION DOESN'T WORK.

07/19/2017
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/19/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AND THE SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED ALL OVER HER AND MY DAUGHTER. SHE WAS IN AN AREA WHERE NOTHING COULD HAVE FALLEN ON IT. SHE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT.

07/17/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

COOLANT WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER BELT COME OFF LOCKING STEERING WHEEL

07/15/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

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 IN TOWN 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 IN OP.. 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 LIGHTS THE DASH AND STOPS THE ACCELERATOR FUNCTION. ON A HIGHWAY THAT CAN AND PROBABLY WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.. THANK YOU --[XXX], [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

07/10/2017
Components: SEATS
Incident Date: 07/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F7XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBACK BECAME LOOSE AND ERRONEOUSLY RECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BRANDON FORD IN BRANDON, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

07/10/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND WENT TO USE MY BRAKES AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING I.E. BRAKE/ABS WARNING LIGHTS MY BRAKES WENT OUT. I WAS ABLE TO AVOID ANY COLLISIONS WITH OTHER VEHICLES BY MANUALLY DOWN SHIFTING AND USING MY EMERGENCY BRAKE. I WAS ABLE TO FINALLY COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BY UTILIZING ALL THE ABOVE PLUS USE BOTH OF MY FEET TO PUSH BRAKES HARD ENOUGH TO COME TO A SLOW STOP. I TURNED THE CAR OFF WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND BACK ON SINCE THIS VEHICLE ALREADY HAD SERIOUS MALFUNCTION AT 10,000 MILES OF RANDOMLY STALLING WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO FAULTY WIRE HARNESS WHICH FINALLY GOT RECALLED A YEAR LATER. TURNED IT BACK ON AND STILL NO BRAKES. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAD A LOT OF DEBRIS IN IT AND BRAKE BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER AND OTHER BRAKING COMPONENTS WHERE AT FAULT. NOW THE DEALER HAS REPLACED ALL THE PARTS BUT STILL SAY IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND THEY ARE WAITING FOR GUIDANCE FROM FORD ENGINEERS. THIS IS THE SAME ROUTE I HAD TO GO DOWN WITH MY WIRE HARNESS AT 10,000. THE VEHICLE HAS 100,000 MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES ON IT AND I WOULD NOT EXPECT FOR BRAKES TO JUST GO OUT WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS. AS OF NOW STILL AT DEALER WAITING FOR ENGINEERS TO CALL IN WITH A "FIX". I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY IN THIS VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEED TO INVESTIGATED. WHO KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE MAY HAVE ALREADY OR ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING AND IT WILL NOT SHOW UP BECAUSE NO WARNING SENSOR/LIGHTS ARE ON.

07/09/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

GAS LEAKING. FORD SAID THAT THE VIN NUMBER ON MY CAR IS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE SAME MAKE, MODEL,ENGINE AND YEAR MANUFACTURED IS BEING RECALLED FOR THIS REASON.

07/05/2017
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 07/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

SHOCK MOUNT BROKE AND SHAFT ON SHOCK PUNCHED THRU WHEEL WELL.

07/05/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 01/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FLUNG OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (NORTHGATE FORD, CINCINNATI, OHIO) AND THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. FIVE DAYS AGO, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE DRIVER'S DOOR FLUNG OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND WAS LEFT THERE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ISSUE WOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

06/30/2017
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE OVERHEAT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL OTHER TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (RON CARTER FORD LOCATED AT 3005 FM 528 RD, ALVIN, TX 77511; (281) 331-8111), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONTACTED THE FORD HOTLINE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AT 866-436-7332. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

06/28/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND SEIZED. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING ASSISTANT FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA HOTLINE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

06/27/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/21/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

THIS VEHICLE HAS SOME SORT OF A COOLANT ISSUE.I HAVE BEEN PLAGUE WITH THIS AT LEAST 4 TIMES, IT NOTIFIES THE ENGINE THAT IT IS RUNNING HOT AND THEN IT GOES INTO A LIMP MODE PHASE IN WHICH IT STOPS RUNNING.IT HAS DONE THIS ON THE EXPRESS WAY WHILE I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK,TWO TIMES ON THE NEIGHBOR STREET AND MY DRIVEWAY,,,EACH TIME ON MY WAY TO WORK.WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND IT TAKES 8HRS FOR THE VEHICLE TO UNLOCK BEFORE ANYONE CAN WORK ON IT.IT IS NOW AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN WHICH IT IS AWAITING REPAIRS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.HOWEVER NOW THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING US, MY WIFE AND I THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO BREAK THE WHOLE ENGINE DOWN IN ORDER TO FIND WHATS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.MY QUESTION IS WHY DO WE HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE AT FIRST?

06/26/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/06/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

APRIL 2015 FORD BAGAN RECALLING VEHICLES FOR DOOR LATCH PROBLEMS. IN THE INTERVENING 2+ YEARS, FORD HAS, MULTIPLE TIMES, EXPANDED THE NUMBER AND MODELS OF VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. AUGUST 2016, IS WAS PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED (HTTP://AUTOWEEK.COM/ARTICLE/RECALLS/FORD-RECALLS-830000-CARS-DOOR-LATCH-ISSUE) MY 2013 ESCAPE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MID-AUGUST 2016, MY LEFT PASSENGER DOOR LATCH BROKE. HAD TO TIE BOTH BACK DOORS CLOSED WITH ROPE. SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 THAT FORD ACKNOWLEDGED MY VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND AN OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE (SEE ATTACHED). TO DATE, FORD IS NOT ABLE TO SATISFY THE RECALL ACTION DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND IS ALLOWING UNSAFE VEHICLES TO BE OPERATED ON AMERICAN ROADWAYS WITHOUT REMEDY.

06/21/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/11/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS ONLY LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM HOME, NO WARNING SIGNS NO COMPUTER INDICATING PROBLEMS, NO OIL LEAKS NO COOLANT PROBLEMS. HAPPENED ON MY WAY TO WORK, DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GOING 40MPH, HAPPENED AROUND 615AM. SMOKE -WAS POURING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, PULLED INTO A 7-11 GAS STATION AND A CONCERNED CITIZEN CAME TO HELP, HE OPENED THE HOOD AND REMOVED THE ENGINE COVER AND I SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE BY THE FIREWALL, HE USED AN EXTINGUISHER TO PUT IT OUT. CAR WAS TOWED TO MY HOUSE AND INSURANCE CALLED, IT WAS SENT TO A GARAGE PER INSURANCE BUT IT WAS THEN SENT ONTO A FORD DEALERSHIP, THEY ARE NOW LOOKING TO SEE IF IT IS CAUSED BY A RECALL.

06/19/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT A SECOND LETTER WOUD BE ISSUED WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 08/22/17*LJ *CN

06/14/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SE 1.6 L 4CYL I HOPE THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION THAT IS ON GOING. MY FORD IS OVER HEATING AND SOMETIMES IT WONT START BECAUSE OF A SOFTWARE FIX THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. TURNS OUT IT DELAYS THE INEVITABLE. MY CAR IS NOW AT THE FORD DEALER FOR THE SECOND TIME. TO MAKE THINGS WORSE, I WOKE UP ONE DAY AND MY POWER STEERING DIDNT WORK. I GO TO WORK WITH NO POWER STEERING AND WHEN I START IT AGAIN IT WORKS, VERY WEIRD. ALL IN ALL, I DO NOT THINK FORD DID ENOUGH. THE COOLANT SYSTEM OR THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

06/13/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR AND SAW GREY SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING. AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE OTHER VEHICLE'S DRIVER ASSISTED IN INSPECTING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SPROUSE AUTO, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD RECEIVE A CALL BACK AFTER 15 DAYS. THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE, BUT WAS INFORMED ON 6/13/16 THAT THEY WERE INVOLVED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V584000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.

06/09/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE GEAR COULD BE SWITCHED TO DRIVE ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (AUTO NATION) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. *TR

06/06/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

RECALL 16V-643 RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. WHEN I TRIED TO MAKE AN APT FOR REPAIRS TOLD CALL BACK IN A MONTH? I TRANSPORT CHILDREN AND WHY WHEN I RECEIVE A LETTER TELLING ME TO CALL THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS? I OWN TWO 2013 ESCAPES. TOTALLY UNPREPARED FOR THIS RECALL.

06/06/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

ANTIFREEZE NEEDS TO BE ADDED EVERY COUPLE WEEKS. NO SIGN OF LEAKAGE.

06/05/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

CATASTROPHIC LOSS OF BRAKING AT 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING. SATURDAY EVENING APRIL, 29, 2017 ON I-85 SOUTHBOUND WHILE SLOWING FROM 65 MPH TO EXIT AT SOUTH HILL, VA DRIVER (DAUGHTER) APPLIED BRAKES AND HAD NO POWER ASSIST. THIS PRODUCED A PEDAL THAT WAS STIFF AND HER ENTIRE BODY WEIGHT HAD TO BE USED TO CAUSE ANY SLOWING. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED USING THE GRADE OF THE RAMP AND E BRAKE. THE VEHICLE HAD NO WARNING LIGHTS OR INDICATIONS OF FAILURE. AFTER TOWING IT HOME SUNDAY APRIL 30TH IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED A VACUUM PUMP FAILURE. THE VACUUM PUMP BEING SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSES IMMEDIATE LOSS OF BRAKING ON FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO THOSE PRESENT IN THE BELT DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP ON 2011-2012 FORD F-150 ECOBOOST. SEVERAL DAYS LATER WHEN THE DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE VACUUM PUMP THEY FOUND THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CAM CORE COUPLER TO SHEAR. THIS ALLOWED METAL SHARDS INTO THE OIL WHICH THEN CARRIED THEM TO THE ENGINE AND TURBO DAMAGING BOTH. THE DEALERSHIP CAME BACK WITH AN ESTIMATE OF $6000 FOR JUST THE REPAIRS WITH A NEW ENGINE, HOWEVER THEY INFORMED US THAT THE TURBO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL DUE TO THE DAMAGE. WORKERS AT THE DEALERSHIP REPORTED THAT THE COST TO FIX THE CAR FAR OUTSTRIPPED THE RESIDUAL VALUE. MILEAGE FAILURE WAS 60,921. DUE TO THE 921 MILES FORD HAS THUS FAR REFUSED TO CONSIDER ANY RECONCILIATION. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH WE HAVE FOUND THAT THIS FAILURE IS COMMON AMONG ECOBOOST ENGINES AND MAY BE MORE PREVALENT THAN IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT. A BRAKING FAILURE OF THIS MAGNITUDE COULD EASILY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR FATALITIES. IN THE CASE OF MOST WRECKS INVOLVING PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES THOROUGH INVESTIGATION OF CAUSE IS UNCOMMON. IF THE OCCUPANTS WERE UNABLE TO RECALL OR COMMUNICATE THE CAUSE OF THE WRECK DUE TO INJURY OR DEATH IT WOULD GO UNREPORTED.

06/02/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ABILITY UNTIL SEVERAL MINUTES LATER AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PADUCAH FORD LINCOLN, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

06/01/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (GIBBONS FORD, DICKENSON CITY, PA) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

06/01/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS, ENGINE FAILURE, NOT CORRECTED BY DEALER

05/31/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/24/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (KELLER FORD 3385 ALPINE AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, (616) 784-6600) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 07/13/17*LJ *JS

05/26/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/05/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: WF0AXXWPMAD******
Summary

2013 FORD KUGA 60,000 KM. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ENGINE STALLS AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING. STALLS BOTH AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. HAS BEEN INTO DEALER FOR SERVICE FOR TWO MONTHS, FOR THE FIRST 7 WEEKS THEY "COULD NOT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIND AN ERROR CODE". AFTER I DROVE IT IN A CIRCLE AROUND THE DEALER FOR HOURS I WAS ABLE TO SHOW THEM THE PROBLEM AND THEY OBTAINED AN ERROR CODE, 'SOLENOID'. FORD SAYS "MAYBE JUST REPLACE WHOLE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE WE'RE NOT SURE OF THE PROBLEM"

05/25/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/19/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE COOLANT IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

05/25/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 05/31/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H92DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/ LOCKS/ LINKAGES). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (FIRST CHOICE FORD LOCATED AT 1264 DEWAR DR, ROCK SPRINGS, WY 8290 888-418-6791) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

05/24/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/20/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I WENT TO A USED CAR DEALERSHIP ON 05/20/2017, SAW THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE AND WAS VERY INTERESTED. I TEST DROVE THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES, CHECKED FOR EVERYTHING I KNEW TO CHECK FOR AND DECIDED THAT I WANTED TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. ON MY DRIVE HOME ( 2 HOUR DRIVE) BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS SHOPPED THROUGH THE SAME DEALER, AND HALFWAY HOME MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP YESTERDAY 05/23/2017 AND FOUND OUT THAT THE TURBOCHARGER ENGINE WAS NOT WORKING, I WASN'T EVEN AWARE THAT THIS CAR HAD A TURBO CHARGER ENGINE.. KIND OF SURPRISED FORD WOULD PUT A TURBOCHARGE ENGINE IN A SUV. ANYWAY, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULDN'T CAUSE IMMEDIATE DAMAGE, BUT EVENTUALLY THE TURBO ENGINE WOULD START FALLING APART AND WOULD CAUSE METAL DEBRIS TO SHOOT INTO MY EXHAUST, CAUSING A WHOLE WORLD OF OTHER ISSUES. THE PART TO HAVE REPLACED IS ON BACK ORDER UNTIL AUGUST BECAUSE APPARENTLY MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. ITS GOING TO COST ME 1400.00 TO FIX THIS ISSUES BECAUSE I BOUGHT THE CAR "AS IS". NOT ONLY THAT, BUT THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE CAR DOESN'T EVEN NEED A TURBOCHARGER ENGINE, BUT SINCE IT WAS BUILT IN, ITS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO KEEP, YOU CANT JUST GET RID OF IT. AND APPROXIMATELY EVERY 50K MILES, ITS GOING TO NEED REPLACED AGAIN!!! I WAS NEVER MADE AWARE OF ANY OF THIS WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR, AND AM NOW STUCK PAYING 11K FOR A CAR THAT ISN'T WORTH ANYTHING TO ANYONE WHO KNOWS ABOUT THE MAJOR ISSUES IT WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE. NOT TO MENTION THE LIST OF INSANE RECALLS. I FEEL LIKE I WAS LIED TO, MISLEAD ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THE CAR BUT UNFORTUNATELY, AS FAR AS I CAN TELL, THERE ISN'T ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT. ANYONE CAN CONTACT ME WITH SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS THROUGH MY PERSONAL EMAIL : [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

05/19/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/19/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (HAPPENS WHEN IN PARK OR WHEN DRIVING). HOOKED UP TO CODE READER AND GOT P026B7; FOUND ONLINE THAT THE THE ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS DEFECTIVE, BUT NOT RECALLED (TSB 13-02-15). DEALER CONFIRMS CODE AND THAT ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BUT REFERENCED TSB 16-0052. DESPITE THE PART BEING SO DEFECTIVE IT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED, REDESIGNED, AND REPLACED THE DEALER CLAIMS IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER ANY FORM OF WARRANTY.

05/19/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/19/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

05/18/2017
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTILATION. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, BUT NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS MISSING. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO REFILL THE COOLANT IN THE VEHICLE, BUT IT CONTINUED TO DEPLETE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAS12347863. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.

05/16/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G92DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

05/16/2017
Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/06/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

VEHICLE POWERS DOWN, LEAKS COOLANT , HAS ROUGH RIDE, VIBRATES AND HAS COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ATLEAST TWICE REQUIRING A TOW. ENGINE HAS HOT SMELL TO IT, AS IF IT IS COMING FROM HOT COOLANT . FORD SAYS "CAN'T FIND A LEAK." THEY REPLACED A PART ON IT, HOWEVER I CAN NOT RECALL WHAT IT WAS BECAUSE THEY WERE ONLY GUESSING THEMSELVES AS FAR AS LOW COOLANT. HOWEVER IT DID NOT FIX IT ANYWAY. I HAVE CALLED FORD MANY TIMES, BUT THEY SHOW NO RECALLS TO ANY OF THE PROBLEMS I HAVE MENTIONED. I AM A SINGLE MOM & NURSE, I NEED A RELIABLE VEHICLE. IT IS SO DEPRESSING TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON VEHICLE. BY THE WAY I HAVE NO WARRANTY. THE ISSUES OCCUR AT ANY TIME ON ANY ROADS.

05/15/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

05/14/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 05/09/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM A MECHANICS SHOP FOR A FLY WHEEL REPAIR. AFTER APPROX. MILE OF DRIVING, THE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT THE GAUGE SHOWING A HIGH TEMPERATURE. I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, NO MATTER HOW I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 5 MILES AN HOUR. I HAD TO NAVIGATE ACROSS 3 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT DROVE FOR LESS THAN 50 FT THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF FORCING ME TO PUSH THE CAR INTO A PARKING LOT. MECHANICS CAME, LOOKED OVER THE CAR THEN IT STARTED NORMALLY. THEY DROVE IT BACK TO THE SHOP AND HOOKED IT TO A COMPUTER BUT NO CODES WERE THROWN. WE COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE. WE DECIDED TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF OUR CONCERN OVER ALL THE BLOGS FOUND ONLINE REFERENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY BE VERY HAZARDOUS IF IT HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY WHICH COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY. THIS COMES AFTER THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR OVER 4 MONTHS IN THE 8 MONTHS WE HAVE OWNED IT FOR MANY ISSUES INCLUDING TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION BRACKET, TRANSMISSION PLUG FAILURE, WIPER MOTOR, FLY WHEEL AND A SENSOR ISSUE.

05/10/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

"STEERING ASSIST FAULT" ERROR OCCURRED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. PULLED THE CAR OVER, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, PROBLEM DID NOT RETURN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AS A PRECAUTION AND THEY REPRODUCED THE ISSUE. THEY TELL ME THAT SOMETHING CALLED ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR, PART NO. CV6Z3504AGE MUST BE REPLACED. THE CAR IS NOT YET 4 YEARS OLD.

05/07/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/30/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE AT NIGHT AND MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INFORMATION DISPLAY WITH SYSTEM WARNINGS AND ODOMETER DISPLAY STARTED BLINKING COLORS, THEN BLACK AND WHITE, AND ON AND OFF. IT HAS GONE BLACK SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN IT SEEM TO WORK FINE FOR A SHORT TIME, AND THEN IT WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN START AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS ON STREETS, HIGHWAYS, DAY AND NIGHT. THIS STARTED 3 WEEKS AGO. MY ODOMETER IS AROUND 50,000. I CHECKED ON LINE FOR RECALLS AND HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER 2013 OWNERS FINDING THE SAME THING THAT I DID, THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS ON THE 2014 MODELS (RECALL (15C03 - REPROGRAM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) ISSUED AGAINST 2014 FORD ESCAPE FOR THE SAME ISSUE) BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 2013 MODELS. PLEASE HELP.

05/03/2017
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

MY 2013 ESCAPE IS HAVING ALL OF THE ISSUES THAT ARE TALKED ABOUT IN THE RECALL OF 2014 ESCAPES REGARDING LOW ENGINE COOLANT CAUSING ENGINE FIRES. THE WATER PUMP HAS ALREADY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NOW THE "LOW ENGINE COOLANT" WARNING COMES ON REPEATEDLY. WHY ARE 2013 ESCAPES NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ANNOUNCED IN MARCH?

05/02/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND THE ENGINE RUNNING TO HOT STOP SAFELY ALERT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPING. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. HAD MY MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT. HE DID A SCAN AND 2 CODES CAME UP P1299 CYLINDER HEAD OVER TEMP AND P1940 ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL SIGNAL NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO DRIVING CONDITION.. HE DID AN INSPECTION AND CONFIRMED ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE WATER PUMP. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 2013 FORD ESCAPES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 10/5/2011-8/31/2012. MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED 12/12.

04/29/2017
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 04/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER WILL RANDOMLY STICK IN THE UP POSITION. THIS CAUSES BOTH WIPERS TO STOP WORKING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE. IT WILL EVENTUALLY START WORKING AGAIN. SOMETIMES ON IT'S OWN, OR SOMETIMES I ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND GIVE IT A PUSH. THIS DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK IMMEDIATELY, RESULTING IN A HAZARDOUS SITUATION. THEN THE SAME THING MAY HAPPEN AGAIN IN A MINUTE OR TWO, OR NOT AT ALL THAT DAY. I DON'T SEEM TO SEE ANY PATTERN IN WHAT MAKES IT STOP, HIGHWAY OR CITY, WIPERS ON INTERMITTENT OR NOT, IN THE RAIN, OR ONCE JUST TRYING TO WASH THE WINDOWS BY SQUIRTING THE FLUID. IT SEEMS COMPLETELY RANDOM.

04/28/2017
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, A FUEL ODOR ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS RUPTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

04/28/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

OUR ESCAPE DEVELOPED A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD THAT IS ALLOWING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE. WE PURCHASED IT USED LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO. AT THE TIME IT HAD 55K MILES AND NO ACTIVE RECALLS. CURRENTLY THERE IS 65K MILES ON THE ESCAPE. MULTIPLE RECALLS FOR THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN ISSUED MANY HAVE WHICH RESULTED IN A SIMILAR ENGINE PROBLEM. SUPPOSEDLY FORD HAS PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK THIS OUR CAR, BUT THIS PROBLEM HAS COME UP. THEY WANT US TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR WORK EVEN THOUGH IT SEEMS LIKELY THAT IT'S RELATED TO RECALL REPAIRS THAT WERE NOT CORRECTLY COMPLETED. THE RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE ARE #13V583000, 12V551000, 12V431000. THE FIRST INVOLVES A CRACKED HEAD AND THE OTHER TWO INVOLVE LEAKING COOLANT (WE'VE LOST AN ENTIRE RESERVE TANK IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME). WHEN WE TOOK IT IN THE FIRST TIME TO HAVE IT CHECKED THEY PERFORMED A PRESSURE TEST AND COULD NOT LOCATE ANY COOLANT LEAKS AND TOLD US TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT UNTIL IT REGISTERED WITH LOW COOLANT AGAIN. THIS SECOND TIME WAS WHEN WE BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY TOLD US ABOUT THE CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD.

04/27/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 04/27/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F79DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/26/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/05/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/25/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 04/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

04/25/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/13/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

ELECTRIC STEERING GEAR STREEING FAILED. OVER HEATED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. POSSIBLE FIRE ISSUE. UNABLE TO STREE CAR.

04/25/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 70 INTO KANSAS CITY WITH MY TWO YOUNG CHILDREN. I NOTICED THE VEHICLE SMOKING AND PULLED OVER ONTO AN OFF RAMP. I POPPED THE HOOD AND BEFORE I COULD COMPLETELY OPEN IT, MORE SMOKE CAME BILLOWING OUT. I QUICKLY GRABBED MY CHILDREN OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN 30 SECONDS THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

04/24/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/20/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, THE ENGINE WAS MAKING A NOISE AND AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE FOR A TURNING CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WENT TO APPLY THE GAS AND IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, WHILE ON A STATE ROAD AND THEN MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND GOT IT TO A GARAGE ABOUT TWO BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE INCIDENT. SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONE OF THEIR MECHANICS TOOK IT FOR A DRIVE, CAME BACK AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. SO I GOT IN THE CAR AND ABOUT 3 TO 4 MILES UP THE ROAD, IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM AND AFTER REPLACING A WATER PUMP, COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR AND AXLE SEAL, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FIXED, SO I WENT TO PICK IT UP. AFTER I PAID $822.08 FOR THE BILL, I DROVE THE VEHICLE A BLOCK AND THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AGAIN, SO I DROVE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY DIDN'T FIX THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM THAT I BROUGHT IT IN FOR. THEY CONTACTED ME THAT IT IS SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS VERY EXPENSIVE. NOW I AM LEFT WITH A YEAR OF CAR PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE THAT ISN'T DRIVABLE. IT DOESN'T APPEAR THAT FORD OR THE DEALERSHIP IS GOING TO STAND BEHIND A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF ROAD OR ABUSED, ACTUALLY I HAVE TAKEN IT FAITHFULLY FOR ALL RECALL REPAIRS AND SERVICING NEEDS.

04/19/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/13/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

MY CAR WILL NOT HOLD COOLANT. HAS BEEN TO SHOP MANY TIMES.OVERHEATS. SHUTS DOWN. A HUGE RECALL ON THIS HOWEVER FORD WON'T FIX MINE BECAUSE IT WAS ALREADY RECALLED FOR SAME REASON IN 2014 AND SUPPOSEDLY FIXED. IT'S DANGEROUS AND FORD WON'T WORK W ME AT ALL. ENGINES HAVE BEEN REPORTED ENGINE FIRES DUE TO THIS. HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 20 TIMES IN A YEAR AND A HALF. THEY WON'T FIX IT.

04/18/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/24/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT HAD LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE CYLINDER AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. AS A RESULT, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

04/18/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

CAR IS LOOSING COOLANT AND SMOKING WHEN STARTED. CAR SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING.

04/17/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

WHEN STOP FOR LIGHT OR STOP SIGN CAR HESITATES LIKE STALLING - HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE 2016 BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. TOOK CAR TO LOCAL MECHANIC CODE CAME UP FOR MAP SENSOR. REPLACED MAP SENSOR 11/16. EXACTLY 5 MONTHS TO THE DAY CAR IS ACTING UP AGAIN STARTING ON 4/15. I AM SO DISGUSTED WITH FORD

04/14/2017
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/14/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

AFTER SHORT DRIVES AND USUALLY A 15 MINUTE TO 30 MINUTE REST, THE CAR STARTS UP BUT AFTER SHORT DRIVES THE CAR BEGINS TO STALL OUT LIKE FUEL IS CUT OFF AND DIES AFTER DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND GIVING IT GAS DOES NOT STABILIZE THE CAR AND IT DIES. DOES DO THIS ALL THE TIME BUT IT HAS HAPPENED 7 OR 8 TIMES OVER A 2 MONTH PERIOD.. THE MECHANIC FINDS NOTHING WRONG AND NO SERVICE INFO FROM FORD

04/13/2017
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 03/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE CONTACT'S FOOT BECAME STUCK BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 12S34, WHICH ORIGINALLY REMEDIED VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 8, 2012 AND JUNE 7, 2012; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

04/11/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/07/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

CAR HAS BEEN LOSING COOLANT DURING THE PAST YEAR. I HAVE ADDED COOLANT WHENEVER LOW-LEVEL ALARM CAME ON, AND TAKEN TO MECHANIC MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT ANY LEAK BEING DISCOVERED. COOLANT NEEDS TO BE ADDED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. I NOTICED A RECALL ON 2014 1.6L FORD ESCAPES FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM EXISTS WITH MY 2013 1.6L.

04/11/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/11/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO TAKE THE EMISSION TEST AFTER IT DID NOT PASS THE FIRST ONE. I SPENT OVER SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS O HAVE THE CODES ADDRESSED AND FIXED SUPPOSEDLY. MY VEHICLE FAILED THE TEST AGAIN WITH ONE OF THE SAME CODES AS BEFORE AND ONE NEW ONE RELATING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. CODES ( ) ( ). I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED, FRUSTRATED AND VERY, VERY CONCERNED. ESPECIALLY HAVING CONTINUAL ISSUES WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, IT IS GETTING VERY EXPENSIVE FOR ME. I AM A SINGLE, DISABLED, ELDERLY FEMALE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP TAKING MY VEHICLE TO THE SHOP TO BE SERVICED EVERY MONTH WHEN IT IS A 2013 AND SHOULDN'T HAVE SO MANY SERIOUS PROBLEMS. I GET MY OIL CHANGED AS SCHEDULED AS WELL AS BRAKES CHECKED AND TIRES REPLACED AS NEEDED. I REALLY AM IN NEED OF A RELIABLE VEHICLE BECAUSE I AM DISABLED AND I WAS SO SURE THAT THE FORD ESCAPE WAS THE ONE SINCE I HAD DRIVEN AN EXPEDITION FOR 10 YEARS WITH VERY LITTLE PROBLEMS. MY SOLUTION AT THIS POINT WOULD BE TO TRADE IT IN FOR SOMETHING ELSE, BUT I CANNOT AFFORD TO DO THAT AT THIS TIME. IF I FAIL THE EMISSION TEST AGAIN I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE NOR DO I HAVE THE EXPENSES TO CONTINUE GETTING IT WORKED ON. WITH MY CONDITION, THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE ME MAJOR PROBLEMS. UNFORTUNATELY I DO REGRET CHOOSING A FORD. NOWHERE TO TURN

04/10/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

IF THE ENGINE IS HOT AND YOU ARE DOING A LOT OF STOPPING AND TUNING THE VEHICLE OFF THEN RESTATING IT, IT WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. THANKFULLY I'VE ONLY BEEN GOING AT A SLOW SPEED. THE DATE OF WHEN IT HAPPENED WAS THE FIRST IMW.

04/10/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 04/08/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J99DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE FAILED, CAR WAS IN A PARKING LOT NOT MOVING. VEHICLE REFUSED TO START, ON A 4.5 YEAR OLD CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 47K MILES. THIS WILL REQUIRE A REPLACEMENT COSTING $2,200 INCLUDING PARTS, LABOR AND TAX.

04/09/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/09/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

COOLANT LEAK THAT COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE FIRE, 12V551000 STILL NOT RESOLVED FOR MY CAR. SMELL OF VAPORIZING COOLANT EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE, COOLANT DEPLETES WAY FASTER THAN A NORMAL CAR. MECHANICS DON'T FIND LEAKS IN HOSES OR LINES.

04/09/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND AFTER COOLANT WAS ADDED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WHAT NOT GO OUT. ALSO EVERY TIME I ADDED FUEL MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. EACH TIME I WOULD ADD FUEL IT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES TO START THE ENGINE. EVERY OTHER DAY I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE FOR HOURS. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION I HAD SEVERAL CODES COME UP. A FAILED COOLANT BYPASS VALVE WAS REPLACED AS WELL AS A FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. CODES (P 0087) (P 018 C) (P 26 B 7) (P 1450) THE RESTRAINTS MODULE CONTROL REPLACEMENT AND DID A COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSH. AFTER EXTENSIVE WORK AND OVER ALMOST $2,000 SPENT MY VEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND I CONTINUE TO HAVE TROUBLE STARTING MY VEHICLE AFTER ADDING FUEL EVERY SINGLE TIME. THE FUEL ISSUE REALLY WORRIES ME BECAUSE WHENEVER I GET OUT OF MY VEHICLE I SMELL GAS AND DON'T THINK THAT IS NORMAL. I REALLY HOPE I CAN GET THIS RESOLVED SOON BECAUSE I CANNOT GO WITHOUT DRIVING BUT I AM LOOSING SLEEP AS WELL AS BEING VERY NERVOUS WHEN I HAVE TO REFUEL. PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVE THIS ISSUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE I AM STARTING TO REGRET CHOOSING A FORD!!!!!!

04/06/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

SINCE THE RECALL ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM, THE COOLANT LOW WARNING HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY FORD SERVICE MANAGERS SEVERAL TIMES THAT THE CLOSED SYSTEM HAS AN AIR BUBBLE IN IT. HOWEVER, THE COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW AND DOES REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FLUID. THE LOW COOLANT WARNING COMES ON AT START UP (IGNITION). ONCE IT GOES ON, IT MAY STAY ON OR GO OFF AND ON OVER SEVERAL DAYS. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN EVIDENCE OF A LEAK IDENTIFIED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR IN FLUID LEFT AFTER PARKING (PUDDLING). THE ENGINE ROUTINELY SMELLS HOT AFTER DRIVING 10 MINUTES OR MORE.

04/05/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/05/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 05/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD GET STUCK UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AS THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR DIAGNOSES OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

03/30/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/15/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

WE OWN AN ESCAPE 2013, AND THE CAR OVERHEATED AT 40MPH. THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW DESPITE WE SERVICE AND REPLENISH ITS FLUIDS LEVELS EVERY 3000 TO 4000 MILES. I CALLED OUR LOCAL DEALER IN AUGUSTA GA AND THEY STATED THEY ONLY SEE ONE DOOR LATCH RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE AND SINCE OUR CAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED THEY WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

03/30/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. WHEN I START THE CAR IT SHAKES REALLY BAD.

03/29/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/29/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE IS TELLING ME MY COOLANT IS LOW BUT IT IS NOT ITS ALSO TELLING ME IM DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND HAS BEEN COMING OFF AND ON FOR THE PAST 10 MONTHS IVE HAD IT SERVICED NUMBEROUS(8) TIMES HAD MY COOLANT FLUSHED AND SENSORS CHECKED. HAD IT SERVICED AT THE PLACE I BOUGHT IT AND AT AIRPORT FORD. EVEN HAD MY MOTOR REPLACED 5 MONTHS AGO. THIS ISSUE IS KEEPING ME FROM DRIVING MY VEHICLE BECAUSE ONCE ITS (HOT) IT WILL SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN..I CAN GET IN IT START IT AFTER NOT DRIVING IT FOR HRS AND PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND IT SAYS ITS OVER-HEATING. AND WILL SAY STOP SAFELY. AND THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN. IVE BEEN STRANDED 3 TIMES FROM THIS HAPPENING. I CHECK THE COOLANT AND ITS NOT LOW OR OVER FULL. I REALLY HOPE NOTHING HAPPENS WHILE IM DRIVING OR WHEN I HAVE MY 3 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR WITH ME. THANK GOD ITS ONLY BEEN ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK.THE PLACE WERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE HAS MY PAPERWORK FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MOTOR. AND THE COST.

03/29/2017
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 01/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE ENGINE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COOLANT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500.

03/28/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/08/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL AND TURN OFF DISPLAYING THE RED OIL LAMP AND RED BATTERY LIGHT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS COLD AND HAS JUST TURNED ON, AND STARTED TO MOVE.

03/28/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/22/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

HAD TO TOTALLY REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND VEHICLE IS UNDER 100,000 MILES ANS ONLY 4 YRS OLD. WHEN IT STARTED HESITATING GOING INTO FIRST GEAR I TOOK IT TO FORD THEY SAID TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?I CANT BELEIVE IM THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. I HAVE ONLY PUT 10,000 MILES ON VEHICLE AND I HAVE ALL MAINTENANCE RECORDS. REPLACE TRANSMISSION THATS WHAT FORD SAYS TO THE TUNE OF $ 4,500. TO ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN FORD DOES NOT STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCTS.THE DAY THE CAR STARTED HESITATING I TOOK DIRECTLY TO SHOP MEANWHILE THE FIRST HESITATION INTO FIRST WAS THE SAME TIME ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON.

03/27/2017
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 09/02/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PREMATURE COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT VALVE PREMATURELY FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER EXCLUDED THE VEHICLE FROM A RECALL TO ADDRESS THE COOLANT VALVE. THE DEALER ASKED THE CONTACT TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE AFTER RECEIVING THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

03/21/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

03/21/2017
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN LOCKED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V237000 (AIR BAGS), 14V239000 (STRUCTURE), 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), AND 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

03/19/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

VEHICLE OVERHEATED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE IN MOTION AND AT REST ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON CITY STREETS. TEMPERATURE SPIKED SUDDENLY AT RANDOM. CHECKED COOLANT LEVELS. COOLANT WAS LOW, SO ADDITIONAL COOLANT WAS ADDED. HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE TAKING INTO FORD DEALER. ENGINE WAS TORN DOWN TO BLOCK. COOLANT LINE WAS FOUND LEAKING INTO ENGINE. COOLANT WAS FOUND IN CYLINDER 3. A GROOVE FORMED IN THE ENGINE BLOCK. HEAD GASKET FAILED BECAUSE OF THIS. ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, NOTHING COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO CAUSE OR PREVENT THIS. THERE WAS NO WAY OF KNOWING THAT THE DAMAGE WAS OCCURING. SPOKE WITH FORD REPRESENTATIVES. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS APPROX. 12,000 MILES OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY, NO REPAIRS OR REIMBURSEMENT WOULD BE PROVIDED BY THEM. SPOKE WITH THE EXTENDED WARRANTY REPS. BECAUSE THE PART THAT INITIALLY FAILED WAS A NON-LUBRICATED PART, NO SERVICES WOULD BE COVERED. THE COST TO REPAIR THE ENGINE IS $9,411. COST TO TEAR THE ENGINE APART AND DIAGNOSE WAS $1585.08. BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AT 62,000 MILES IN GOOD FAITH THAT THIS WAS A RELIABLE VEHICLE. ALL SERVICE WAS DONE ON TIME WITH RECOMMENDED SERVICE, WITH SERVICE RECORDS ON HAND

03/16/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE LAST STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN SUGGESTING THE VEHICLE BE DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *BF THE CONTACT HAS GOTTEN RID OF VEHICLE DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. *AS

03/14/2017
Components: AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 03/14/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL ISSUES. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AND PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

03/13/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/10/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO COOLANT IN THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATING ELEMENT HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT VEHCILE STILL LEAKS COOLANT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,058. UPDATED 06/02/17*LJ *AS

03/13/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/11/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G90DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE "ENGINE MALFUNCTION" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

03/13/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER HOSE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,015.

03/09/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/09/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO OTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO PROVIDED THE SAME DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

03/06/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 03/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 16V643). IT IS NOW MARCH 6, 2017, OVER SIX MONTHS LATER, AND STILL NO REMEDY HAS BEEN OFFERED BY FORD. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER ONCE PER MONTH TRYING TO GET THE FAULTY PART REPLACED AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE IS NO ESTIMATE FOR WHEN IT WILL BE AVAILABLE. FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR REMEDYING THIS RECALL IN A TIMELY MANNER AND SHOULD BE PENALIZED FOR FAILING TO DO SO.

03/04/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/18/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

OUR 1.6L ESCAPE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER DIAGNOSED BAD OXYGEN SENSOR W/FIX COST OF $350 & ALTHOUGH WE HAD BOTH A PREMIUM PRE-PAID MAINTENANCE PLAN & EXTENDED WARRANTY IN EFFECT, BOTH DEALER & FORD INDICATED THIS EMISSIONS REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED (FORD EXTENDED WARR. TO 75K MI DUE TO # OF RECALLS). WE COULD NOT AFFORD DEALER COST SO FORCED TO SEEK ALTERNATIVE SHOP OR CAR WOULD FAIL EMISSIONS INSPECTION. REPAIR SHOP STATED ROOT CAUSE OF BAD SENSOR WAS FLUID DRIPPING FROM DIRECTLY ABOVE SENSOR WHICH DUE TO EXTENSIVE BUILDUP, APPEARED TO BE LONG TIME PROBLEM (WHICH FORD DEALER NEVER NOTICED IN 73K MILES OF REGULAR SERVICING??!!). THIS CAR IS A TOTAL PIECE OF CRAP. GIVEN 14 RECALLS, 89 TSBS & NEARLY 600 COMPLAINTS, FORD SHOULD BE FORCED TO BUY THESE CARS BACK!

03/02/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 03/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT WHEN THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR OPENED AS I WAS DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50MPH. I PULLED OVER TO TRY AND SHUT THE DOOR, BUT IT WOULD NOT LATCH. I HAD TO BUNGEE CORD THE DOOR TO THE SEAT IN ORDER TO GET TO THE DEALERSHIP.

03/02/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/01/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

02/28/2017
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

DRIVING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL WITH ONLY 52000 MILES ON IT HOME FROM SHOPPING IN RENO, NEVADA. I WAS IN WASHOE VALLEY, NV WHEN I THOUGH THE HIGH WINDS WERE KEEPING MY CAR FROM SPEEDING UP, WHEN I COULD NOT ACCELERATE I PULLED TO THE SLOW LANE AND THEN ONTO THE SHOULDER. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND LOOK AT MY DASH TO SEE IF I WAS OVERHEATING OR ANY OTHER ISSUES WERE APPARENT. MY DASH SHOWED NOTHING WRONG AT ALL. NO LIGHTS OR WARNINGS OF ANY KIND. THE GAGES WERE ALL RUNNING NORMAL. I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND WITHIN A SECOND OR TWO A LARGE VERY BLACK BILLOW OF SMOKE CAME UP BACK PART OF THE ENGINE NEAREST TO HE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THEN SECOND LATER LARGER FIRE FLAMES CAME RIGHT BEHIND IT THAT WENT OVER THE TOP OF MY CAR. MY CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES IN JUST MOMENTS. I HAD TO JUMP FROM THE BURNING CAR TO SAFELY.

02/28/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/28/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH MY WIFE DRIVING THE CAR. WE'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ONLY TO BE TOLD THEY CANT REPLICATE ISSUE. DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK TODAY (MY WIFE NOW DRIVES MY CAR FOR SAFETY CONCERNS), THE ESCAPE HESITATED WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND ONTO THE ROAD. HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BUT WILL PROBABLY BE TOLD THAT IT CAN'T BE REPLICATED. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 60K MILES AND IS TOTALLY WORTHLESS, AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

02/25/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/16/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

THE CARS ENGINE STALLS AND DIES AFTER PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT OR DRIVEWAY WHILE TURNING ON INTERSECTION OR JUST TURNED FROM A CURB. IT STARTS TO SLOW DOWN AND DOESN'T RESPOND TO STEPPING ON GAS. THEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHT INDICATORS TURN ON- BATTERY, CHECK ENGINE, OIL, ETC. I HAD TO PUT THE CARK ON PARK, THEN TURN THE ENGINE OFF. RESTART IT, CRANKS A BIT BEFORE GOING TO FULL START. CHANGED TO DRIVE TRANSMISSION, THEN STEPPED ON THE GAS. IT STARTED GOING THEN ONLY A FEW FEET LATER, THE WHOLE CYCLE STARTS AGAIN. IN A COUPLE OF INSTANCES, ITHA--ENED 4 TYPES BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THESES HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES DRIVING OUT OF SHOPPING COMPLEX, ONCE JUST AFTER I PULLED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND 2 HOUSES DOWN. ANOTHER TIME WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF A HOSPITAL. IT HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE I CAN EVEN REACH THE HIGHWAY, 3 CURB TURNS FROM MY PARKING SPOT. ANOTHER INSTANCE STALLED 4 TIMES WHEN IM LEAVING THE PARKING AREA OF OUR REC CENTER INTO THE STREET.

02/24/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/24/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OUT OF NO WHERE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. RIGHT AFTER THE LIGHT CAME ON THE LOW COOLANT INFORMATION LIGHT CAME ON AND FIVE SECONDS LATER THE CAR STARTED GETTING SLUGGISH AND THE INFORMATION LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN SAYING ENGINE TEMPERATURE TO HOT PULL OVER SAFETY.

02/23/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1SMCU0G91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000(STUCTURE) WAS RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. ..UPDATED 05/23/17 *BF

02/22/2017
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 02/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

I EXPERIENCED DOOR LATCH RECALL ISSUE AFTER HOURS ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH WHILE DRIVING! I CALLED THE COMPANY ON SATURDAY MORNING AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT OPEN. ON MONDAY I CONTACTED THEM AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS DOWN. I EVEN WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND GOT NO HELP, BEING TOLD THAT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE NOT EXPECTED UNTIL 2ND QUARTER OF THE YEAR. WHAT? MY DOOR IS BROKEN NOW!!! I EVEN ASKED IF THEY COULD REPLACE IT WITH A DEFECTIVE PART IF THEY HAD ANY ON-HAND SO THAT MY CAR COULD BE DRIVABLE. UP TO NOW I HAVE GOTTEN NO RESPONSE BECAUSE THEIR SYSTEM WAS DOWN. CALLED A PERSONAL CONTACT ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND WAS ASKED TO CALL BACK ON WEDNESDAY MORNING. I DID. I WAS ASKED IF I RECEIVED A LETTER, TO WHICH I REPLIED NO, BUT I DO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND DO I NEED TO HAVE A LETTER TO GET THE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE PART REPLACED? I SHARED MY VIN NUMBER AS REQUESTED AND AM STILL AWAITING FEEDBACK ON THIS. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE BUSINESS PRACTICE. I STARTED LOOKING INTO PURCHASING THE PART, BUT THAT SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY.

02/21/2017
Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/18/17 LJ *CN

02/16/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW COOLANT AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

02/16/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/08/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM SEATTLE TO OLYMPIA ON FEB 8, 2017. IT WAS AROUND 40 DEGREES AND RAINY ON AND OFF ALL DAY. AS I WAS MAKING IT INTO TACOMA, I SUDDENLY HEARD A HUGE BOOM, LIKE AN EXPLOSION OR SHOT GUN SOUND WHICH MADE ME PANIC. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I WAS COVERED IN GLASS. I LOOKED AROUND TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED WHILE STILL ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELLING 55 MPH. THERE WERE AND ON RAMP AND OFF RAMP NEAR BY SO CARS ARE PASSING ME; MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO EXIT. I WAS TERRIFIED OF GETTING HIT. I LOOKED UP AND SAW IT WAS THE SUNROOF MISSING A WHOLE BUNCH OF CLASS. SO MY FIRST INSTINCT WAS CLOSING THE COVER TO PROTECT MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT. THE MOMENT I GOT IT CLOSED, MORE GLASS FLEW DOWN AND HIT THE COVER. I SIGHED IN RELIEF. EVENTUALLY I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND PARKED. I INSTANTLY RAN BACK TO MY DAUGHTER (8 MONTHS OLD) TO SEE IF SHE WAS OK AND SHE ONLY HAD A TINY SCRATCH. I HAD A BUNCH OF SCRATCHES ALL OVER MY HANDS. I THEN TOOK A PICTURE OF THE DAMAGE AND IN A PANIC CALLED MY HUSBAND WHO ADVISED ME TO GO TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN OLYMPIA. I WAITED FOR ABOUT 1/2 HOUR TO SETTLE DOWN BUT WAS STILL IN SHOCK THE WHOLE DRIVE. FORD WOULDN'T HELP ME SINCE I WAS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND WAS SENT TO THEIR GLASS PEOPLE. I FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE AND THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY FIXED.

02/15/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN BY ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. SECONDS AFTER BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE, THE ENGINE APPEARED TO STALL. ALL IP LIGHTS WENT OUT AND ENGINE LOST POWER. MOMENTS AFTER THIS POWER LOSS, ALL LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN NORMALLY. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR/RECALL CAMPAIGN HISTORY. THIS WAS REPORTED DURING A SERVICE VISIT AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE PROBLEM OCCURED THREE MORE TIMES.

02/15/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/19/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE AND SUDDENLY LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE STOPPED DRIVING FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE ENGINE DID NOT REV. THE DASH LIGHT INDICATING THE TRANSMISSION DISAPPEARED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JUMPED INTO GEAR SO HARD I SUFFERED WHIPLASH. IT DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES AS I ATTEMPTED TO GET CLEAR OF HEAVY TRAFFIC. I LITERALLY THOUGHT I HAD BEEN REAR ENDED AT ONE POINT AS THE CAR JOLTED SO HARD. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE ROADWAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE SERVICE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. THIS IS CONSISTANT WITH THE PCM WIRING HARNESS RECALL DONE ON OTHER 2013 ESCAPES BUT WAS NOT COVERED FOR MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE JOLTS TO THE VEHICLE KICKING IN GEAR DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS IN MOTION AT THE TIME, IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. I WAS LUCKY NOT TO STRIKE OR BE HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD BUT THEY STATE MY CAR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL AND THAT THEY WILL NOT HELP ME.

02/15/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/23/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED RANDOMLY SEVERAL TIMES WHILE IN MOTION. WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TESTED FOR THE DTC BY AN INDEPENDENT SOURCE. IN ADDITION, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER EXCLUDED THE VEHICLE FROM A MANUFACTURER RECALL WITH NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN TO HAVE A DEALER DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

02/13/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE DOOR LATCH NOT LATCHING PROPERLY AND I WAS WONDERING SINCE THE RECALL WAS NEVER REMEDIED IF IT COULD PERTAIN TO THE BATTERY DRAINING WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS SIMPLY PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I HAD TO JUMP START MY VEHICLE AND I AM HOPING THAT THIS ISNT GOING TO BE A REOCCURING THING.

02/12/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 01/17/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

MESSAGE: 2013 FORD ESCAPE... TRANSMISSION IS GOING OUT. CAR HAS UNDER 70K MILES. WENT TO FORD AND GOT ESTIMATE AND GOT ONE FOR OVER $6,200.00. I STILL AM PAYING FOR MY CAR LOAN WHICH IS ABOUT THE SAME AMOUNT. I WENT TO 2 OTHER TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND BECAUSE THE CAR IS SO NEW THEY CAN'T REBUILD THE TRANS SINCE THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO GET PARTS. I CALLED FORD, GOT CASE NUMBER, AND THEIR DECISION WAS THAT THEY CANNOT ASSISTANT WITH LOWERING THE COST EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW ABOUT 2013 MODELS THAT HAVE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR USED, FORD CLAIMS THAT I DO NOT HAVE OWNERSHIP LOYALTY AND CANNOT ASSIST WITH COST OF NEW TRANSMISSION. I'M STUCK AND UNTIL I CAN SAVE FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION, DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR.

02/12/2017
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING MY VECHICLE WILL STALL GO DEAD ALSO WHEN I START IT IT'S LIKE NOT GETTING GAS WHEN I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT JUST STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC FOR IT TO BE A 2013 I'VE HAD LOTS OF ISSUES / RECALLS ON WHAT WAS A NEW VECHICLE.

02/09/2017
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/31/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE, ENGINE SERVICE, AND ENGINE FAULT MESSAGE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE RPMS DECREASED, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A COMPUTER GLITCH. THE COMPUTER WAS RESET, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE COMPUTER WAS RESET AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AGAIN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TOO MANY COMMUNICATION CODES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO FILE A CASE WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.

02/08/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/04/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

CAR STALLED FOUR TIMES IN TWO DAYS. EACH TIME THE CAR WAS WARMED UP AND WAS RESTARTED THEN STALLED ON THE ROAD.FORD HAS A RECALL ON THE NON-TURBO CHARGED ESCAPE FOR THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED.MY VEHICLE IS THE 1.6 LITER TURBO.FORD DEALER SAYS COMPUTER DID NOT INDICATE A TROUBLE CODE. THEY ARE REPLACING THROTTLE BODY WORK NOT COMPLETE AT THIS TIME.

02/07/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A PUDDLE OF COOLANT ON THE GROUND AND THE COOLANT WAS BELOW THE MINIMUM LINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE OTHER TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ONLY EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE WHEN THERE WAS EXTENDED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SPECIFIC HOSE WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.

02/07/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

02/03/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING THAT THE COOLANT LEVELS WERE LOW. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR SEPARATE TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE LONG BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE COOLANT LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE COOLANT WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 125V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 12V4310000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,161. UPDATED 03/15/17*LJ *CN

02/02/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/05/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/31/2017
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GV7DU******
Summary

TRANSMISSION/SHIFTER LINKAGE BREAKS EASILY LEAVING VEHICLE IN OR OUT OF GEAR. *TR

01/30/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/25/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

ENGINE FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND MESSAGE APPEARED STATING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED IMMEDIATELY. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THIS PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE WITH A PORTION OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS WHICH DUE TO ITS PLACEMENT HAD ABRADED CAUSING A SHORT AND ERRONEOUS ENGINE FAULT MESSAGE. FORD CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR/IDENTICAL PROBLEM WITH OTHER BUILDS OF THIS VEHICLE. IT WOULD SEEM THAT THIS RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A WIDER MANUFACTURING TIME FRAME. OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID FOR THIS REPAIR SHOULD BE REIMBURSED.

01/26/2017
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 12/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TENSIONER QUIT WORKING. SEAT BELT WILL NO LONGER TIGHTEN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP.

01/25/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE DOORS ON THIS CAR DO NOT STAY OPEN & FREQUENTLY CLOSE ON YOU WHEN YOUR ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAR (EVEN ON LEVEL GROUND). AFTER OPENING THE DOOR TO GET IN, IT CLOSED BACK ON MY HIP BONE CAUSING AN INJURY. NHTSA NEEDS TO MAKE FORD REPLACE DOOR HINGES ON THIS CAR.

01/25/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

FORD CHQ EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON 2013 ESCAPES DUE TO NUMEROUS ISSUES. DURING THIS WARRANTY PERIOD, MY EMISSIONS SENSOR FAILED, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED & FORD IS REFUSING TO REPAIR IT STATING 'EMISSIONS IS EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY'. THE REPAIR COST IS $375 & MY CAR WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION UNTIL IT'S FIXED. THE PROBLEM REMAINS UNRESOLVED UNTIL/UNLESS FORD FIXES IT. A 3 YR OLD CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE AN EMISSIONS PROBLEM UNLESS THERE ARE DEFECTIVE PARTS (IN WHICH CASE FORD SHOULD PAY TO RESOLVE). NOTE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY LETTER FROM FORD DOES NOT SPECIFY ANY EXCLUSIONS.

01/24/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

01/24/2017
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH PROBLEMS IS IDENTICAL TO PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER REQUESTS RECALL FOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH. *SMD

01/18/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/11/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

TWO PROBLEMS. 1.) REMOTE START NOT WORKING PROPERLY. IT SHUTS ITSELF OFF WITHIN 30SECONDS DUE TO CORROSION ON NEGATIVE TERMINAL WIRING TO BATTERY. UNKNOWN CAUSE WHY THE CORROSION WOULD OCCUR ON MY BATTERY. I TAKE CARE OF MY CAR AND IT IS IN THE GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. 2.) ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. UNKNOWN REASON. TOLD THAT I NEED TO HAVE A SOFTWARE UPGRADE DONE TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM ON MY CAR, BUT NOT TOLD IF THIS WOULD FIX THE STALLING 100%. UNCLEAR WHY I WOULD NEED TO PAY FOR AN UPGRADE SO MY ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN DRIVING. THE CAR SHOULD WORK AND DRIVE WITHOUT STALLING. IF I NEED A UPGRADE TO THE COMPUTER ENGINE SOFTWARE SO THE CAR WILL NOT STALL THEN I WOULD EXPECT THIS TO BE COVERED BY FORD ON A RECALL. THIS WAS VERY SCARY AND DANGEROUS TO HAVE YOUR CAR SUDDENLY STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. I DID NOT GET ANY SIGNALS THAT THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO STOP, IT JUST STOPPED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AFTER LEAVING WORK. *TR

01/17/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 12/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F72DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WOULD SEND THE PARTS TO THE DEALER. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON THE REMEDY AND PARTS TO BE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/17/2017
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/16/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G92DU******
Summary

UPON VEHICLE STARTUP DISCOVERED POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD FAILED- UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE SAFELY. MANAGED TO WRESTLE THE STEERING TO BACKUP CAR FROM STREET INTO DRIVEWAY. DEALER SAYS CONTROL MODULE AND STEERING GEAR IN A SEALED UNIT- MUST REPLACE ENTIRE UNIT AT COST OF ABOUT $1800.

01/16/2017
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 10/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WINDSHIELD JUST CRACK AND THE NEXT WEEK ANOTHER CRACK WASNT HIT OR ANYTHING. *TR

01/12/2017
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/12/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G92DU******
Summary

WHILE COMMUTING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS MORNING, WITH TIMES OF HEAVY IDLING, AN EXHAUST TYPE SMELL STARTING COMING INTO THE CABIN CAUSING ME TO BECOME NAUSEOUS AND DIZZY UNTIL WINDOWS WERE OPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE WEATHER GOES FROM COLD TO MILD (NOT REQUIRING A/C), BUT SOME HEAT. THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP LAST MARCH FOR THE SAME ISSUE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. I PURCHASED A BATTERY OPERATED CO2 DETECTOR TO TEST AND IT ALARMED WHILE DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAME FORD DEALER THIS MORNING AND LEFT RUNNING. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DID DETECT SOME TYPE OF ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. *TR

01/11/2017
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/05/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

DRIVING DOWN ROAD ON COLD SNOWY DAY. COOLANT ARROW WENT FROM C TO H IN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN INTO SAFETY MODE MEANING IT WOULD NOT TRAVEL OVER 5 MPH. LIMPED TO SIDE OF ROAD. FELT ENGINE - COLD TO THE TOUCH. PLENTY OF COOLANT IN ENGINE AND RESERVOIR. CAR SAT FOR FIVE MINUTES. STARTED CAR AGAIN. COOLANT ARROW AGAIN WENT FROM C TO H IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES. CAR IN SAFETY MODE AGAIN. TOWED CAR TO DEALER. THEY COULD SEE THE CODE NUMBER AND "SOMETHING" HAPPENED TO THE ENGINE. THEY RESET THE CODE AND CAR WENT OUT OF SAFETY MODE. DEALERSHIP CANNOT PROVIDE AN ANSWER, ONLY IT "MUST BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM". SEARCHING THE WEB, IT APPEARS THIS MODEL AND YEAR FORD HAS BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM (AS DESCRIBED) FOR SEVERAL YEARS. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN EVERYTHING WENT BAD. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS GIVEN LITTLE NOTICE OF THE SAFETY MODE. I WISH HAD I HAD THE CODE NUMBER THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY RESET. THANK YOU *TR

01/11/2017
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 01/03/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,700.

01/10/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/09/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRIMPED SPLICES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/06/2017
Components: VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 01/06/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H92DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AND MY BACK WINDSHIELD MADE A POPPING SOUND AS A BASEBALL SIZED PIECE OF GLASS FELL OUT. THEN IT STARTED MAKING A CRACKLING SOUND AS THE REST BEGAN TO SHATTER AND SLOWLY FALL OUT. THERE WAS NOBODY AROUND TO THROW ANYTHING AT IT. IT WAS VERY COLD OUT, BUT THE DEFROSTER WAS NOT ON. *TR

01/04/2017
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 01/02/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

RAIN SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WONT TURN ON 60,700 MILES DEALER SAYS SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS

01/03/2017
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/30/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ *TR

12/29/2016
Components: SEATS
Incident Date: 12/27/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS EXPERIENCING CRACKING IN THE LEATHER OF THE FRONT SEAT BOLSTER. IT IS SUCH A FRUSTRATING PROBLEM TO HAVE ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THERE IS A TSB #15-0129 IN REFERENCE TO THIS APPARENTLY KNOWN PROBLEM. I JUST HOPE THAT IF THERE ARE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS MAYBE FORD WILL ISSUE A RECALL AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU, *TR

12/27/2016
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/13/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* 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.

12/26/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

MY CAR STARTED ACTING UP WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT HAS RUN AT LOWER SPEEDS , SPUTTERING AND SEEMS TO HAVE LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING IN LOCAL CONDITIONS NO MORE THAN 15 MILES OR SO. I CALLED FORD WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY OFFERED TO TOW IT. AT FIRST THEY MADE IT SEEM LIKE EVERYTHING IS COVERED, AND NOW ITS 2 WEEKS LATER AFTER THEM TELLING ME ITS SOME SORT OF SENSOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST IS 1100 DOLLARS, THE CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD WITH 30000 MILES ON IT , THEY WILL NOT FIX THE CAR UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE. IT SEEMS THAT ITS AN ISSUE THEY SHOULD HAVE TO FIX ON THERE DIME NOT MINE. *TR

12/26/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR COOLANT LEAK ONLY TO FIND OUT THE WATER PUMP HAD A LEAK. I AM ONLY AT 70,000 MILES. THIS SEEMS VERY SUSPECT. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE? THIS WAS THE 3RD CHECK UP IN LESS THAN 21 DAYS FOR THE SAME LEAK BEFORE IT WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE DEALER.

12/22/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 12/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

LOSS OF POWER TRUN CAR OFF WAITE FEW MINS STAR UP RUN FIND TILL NEXT TIME PUSH ON GAS PADAL NORTING HAPPEN

12/15/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 12/13/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

12/14/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/08/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED, BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOURTH CYLINDER WAS FAULTY AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN APART FOR A COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

12/12/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/30/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* 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.

12/10/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 12/08/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

RECALL AND DEALER HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION OR NOTIFIED US.

12/09/2016
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/30/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

12/07/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

12/07/2016
Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A GASKET ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AGAIN WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT IT NEEDED COOLANT. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.

12/07/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE TURNED ITSELF OFF AND ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V436000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

12/05/2016
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

TRAVELING AT 45 MPH STOPPED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND THE ENGINE STALLED FOR AROUND THE 6TH TIME IN THE LAST MONTH. THE CAR IS HARD STARTING AFTER THIS HAPPENS. THE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE GAS TANK. BEEN CHECKED OUT BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND CANT DUPLICATE BECAUSE NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. TALKS TO FORD SERVICE AND THEY SAY NOTHING UNLESS IT THROWS A CODE. VERY WORRIED THAT THIS WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT IN THE FUTURE.

12/03/2016
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/24/1016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE ASIDE FROM THE OFFICIAL RECALLS ISSUED ON MY SPECIFIC CAR. STARTED LOSING COOLANT. WOULD STALL AFTER STARTING AND SLUGGISH DURING ACCELERATION. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WERE I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND BATTERY. (NO MENTION OF COOLANT LEAK UNTIL I PUSHED FURTHER) NEW PARTS COST ME NEARLY $600 AND I WAS THEN TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW CYLINDER HEAD (THAT WAS CAUSING COOLANT LEAK). PRICE FOR NEW CYLINDER HEAD UPWARDS OF $3000 (OUT OF WARRANTY BY 4000 MILES). I TOOK THE CAR FROM THE DEALERSHIP WITHOUT CYLINDER HEAD REPAIR. STILL STALLING AFTER STARTED AND SLUGGISH DURING ACCELERATION EVEN THO FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE PROBLEM. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE CAR STARTED TO SMELL LIKE GAS WHILE I WAS DRIVING. DISCOVERED A CRACKED FUEL LINE SPRAYING INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CALLED FORD BECAUSE THIS ISSUE IS PART OF A RECALL. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS NOT FOR MY VEHICLE BUT IF THEY DECIDED TO INCLUDE IT LATER I WOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR. LASTLY, I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN I HEARD AN ODD METAL ON METAL TYPE OF NOISE. I STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. NO WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH TO TELL ME WHAT MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM. PUSHED THE CAR INTO A PARKING AND DISCOVERED THAT IT HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET AND OIL IN THE WATER AND A DIFFERENT PART OF GAS LINE HAD CRACKED SPRAYING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AGAIN. THIS CAR NEVER ONCE OVERHEATED SO THERE IS NO REASON IT SHOULD HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. SO NOW THE CAR IS NOT QUITE 4 YEARS OLD AND NOT DRIVABLE.

11/30/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

11/28/2016
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER STARTING AND ALSO WHEN ACCELERATING IN HIGHWAY DRIVING. RECENTLY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. BARELY AVOIDED ACCIDENT. HAVE TO SHUT OFF AND RESTART. LOCAL DEALER IS SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM AT THIS TIME.THE SERVICE REP STATED THAT IT COULD BE A FUEL SENSOR. RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND SAME/SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. VEHICLE JUST SERVICED ON 11/21/2016. ODOMETER 67,762.. *TR

11/23/2016
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 09/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

MY WINDSHIELD FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE BACK ONE WORKS FINE. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD COMPANY AND THEY WANT $100.05 A HOUR FOR THREE HOURS JUST TO TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG. THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY REPAIRS. IF IT IS ELECTRICAL, ISN'T THERE A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE?

11/23/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000. UPDATED 01/12/2017*LJ CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THEY HEAR A LOUD NOISE OR HUMMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR AROUND THE GAS TANK TRAVELING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 TO 60 MPH AND WHEN THEY COME TO A STOP THE CAR STALLS AND THE OIL AND BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. UPDATED 7/10/18*JB

11/22/2016
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 11/14/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G92DU******
Summary

CAN NOT CHANGE TIRE! LUG WRENCH PROVIDED WILL NOT WORK OR WOULD ANY OTHER SOCKET OR TOOL I HAVE? FORD TOLD ME THIS IS MY PROBLEM( THEY CALL LUG "SWELLING"). SERVICE MANUAL DOES NOT HAVE TO REPLACE LUGS AS PART OF ROUTEINE MAINTANCE??

11/22/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY INTO NEUTRAL, ROLLED DOWN A HILL, AND INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 01/04/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING. UPDATED 7/10/18*JB *TR

11/21/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED AND THE DOOR WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE SECURELY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

11/21/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/08/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 50MPH, THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND IT ACTUALLY FELT AS IF THE SOMEONE HAD DEPRESSED THE BRAKES. SINCE I HAD NOT HIT THE BRAKES THE CAR BEHIND ME DID NOT SEE ANY BRAKE LIGHTS AND ALMOST RAMMED ME. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BRIEFLY AT SOME POINT BUT I CAN'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHEN. MY CAR THEN STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OUT OF THE WAY. I TRIED STARTING AND IT WOULD NOT START. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES IT DID START UP AND DROVE PERFECTLY FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. I SEARCHED RECALLS AND FOUND RECALL 14S17 AND NOTIFIED FORD. THEY SAID IT DOESN'T COVER MY VIN. WHY DOESN'T IT? THIS IS THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING AND IT LOOKS LIKE MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, HURT SOMEONE OR EVEN CAUSE DEATH! MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN NOV 2012 AND THE RECALL STATES THAT IT COVERS JAN 2012 TO APRIL 2013 BUT NOT MY VEHICLE. WHY???

11/18/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

COOLANT BYPASS VALVE CLOGGED CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AFTER TURNING OFF OF A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. MANAGED TO LIMP THE VEHICLE TO FORD AND PART WAS REPLACED AFTER TWO DAYS OF THE DEALER HAVING IT. PART IS UNDER RECALL, BUT NOT APPLICABLE FOR MY VIN APPARENTLY TOLD TO ME BY FORD CORPORATE. COST OF REPAIR OUT OF POCKET WAS $400.

11/17/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

ON AT LEAST FOUR OCCASIONS LOST ABILITY TO ACCELERATE CAR. FIRST TWO TIMES IT WAS SELF LIMITING. THE THIRD TIME CAR STALLED WAS STARTED AGAIN I DROVE IT AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED, COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND IT ALSO SEEMED THAT THE CAR IN MOTION WAS NOT RESPONSIVE. FOR THE THIRD OCCURRENCE I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY COULD FIND NO ISSUES WITH THE CAR AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE BEHAVIORS I HAD DESCRIBED. THE FOURTH TIME I HAD JUST THAT DAY PICKED THE CAR UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER BEING SERVICED FOR A LEAK IN THE COOLANT HOSE, MY 60,000 MILE CHECK UP AND FOR MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS ON. THE HOSE BEING REPLACED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS RESET AND FOUND TO HAVE NO REASON FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT TO BE ON. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND WHILE IN PARK IT STALLED. I STATED IT BACK UP AND IT KEPT EXHIBITING THE SAME INABILITY TO EXCEL, I SEEMED TO HAVE LITTLE CON TROLL OF IT , IT STALLED AGAIN, STARTED AGAIN AND I PRESSED ON THE GAS UNTIL I WAS HOME THREE BLOCKS AWAY. I FELT THE CAR NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THEM SEND A TOW TRUCK TO PICK UP MY CAR AND BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT IS NOW. WHEN IT STALLED I WAS ON A CITY STREET AND ABLE TO PULL OVER WITH NO HARM.

11/17/2016
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 09/06/2016
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO AVOID CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CURB AND SEVERAL STREET SIGNS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT END SUSPENSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,300.

11/16/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND A WARNING MESSAGE INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER HEATER WAS FAULTY AND FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,150.

11/16/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

***NO ACCIDENT*** FORD DEALER DIAGNOSIS FOUND CODES P2036 AND P26B7 AS MAP SENSOR AND PEFR WIRE AND ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. THE FORD DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE VIN#[XXX] IS NOT UNDER RECALL AND WANTS OVER $1100.00 TO REPAIR . THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V813000 COVERS THIS VEHICLE'S DIAGNOSIS MADE BY FORD AND SHOULD BE RECALLED ALSO UNDER FORD'S RECALL NUMBER 14S17-S1. I'VE CALLED FORD MOTOR CORP. A SECOND TIME 11/16/16 AND WAS GIVEN CASE #11069892 AND THEN TRANSFERRED OVER TO THE DEALER WHO AGAIN STATED THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. IN THE CONDITION THAT THIS VEHICLE IS AT PRESENT I AM SEEKING REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 15V813000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

11/14/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. FORD SAYS NO RECALL. OUR CONCERN IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. SO FAR THIS HAS HAPPENED IN A STATIONARY POSITION. WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING.

11/10/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 11/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

THE MYFORDTOUCH SYSTEM WILL SPORADICALLY SHUT DOWN. AT TIMES THIS SHUT DOWN IS EVIDENCED BY A LOUD POP THROUGH THE AUDIO SPEAKERS, THEN THE AUDIO GOES OUT AND THE BLUETOOTH PHONE CONNECTION RESETS. OFTEN IT WILL DISPLAY AN ERROR SCREEN SAYING "SHUTTING DOWN TO SAVE BATTERY" WITH A PROGRESS BAR. THAT PROGRESS BAR NEVER FINISHES TO THE RIGHT BEFORE THE SYSTEM RESTARTS. THIS WILL HAPPEN MULTIPLE TIMES DURING A TRIP, WITH NO SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS BETWEEN TRIPS WHERE THIS ISSUE OCCURS (DAY/NIGHT, HIGHWAY/CITY, WARM/COLD, DRIVING OR STOPPED, NONE OF IT MATTERS) AND I CAN'T RECREATE IT ON DEMAND. IT WILL HAPPEN ONE DAY AND THEN NOT FOR A WEEK OR TWO. THE LACK OF ABILITY TO RECREATE MEANS THAT THE FORD DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR IT. THE FORD SERVICE REP SUGGESTED I REPLACE THE BATTERY AND ON HIS ADVICE I DID. HOWEVER, THIS NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. HE TESTED THE ALTERNATOR, AND CHECKED FOR ERROR CODES ALL WITH NO CHANGE IN THE SITUATION. ULTIMATELY IT HAS BEEN WITH THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR SERVICE, WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HAVE VIDEO OF IT OCCURRING ON 11/6/2016. IT HAS HAPPENED AS FAR BACK AS JULY 2016. MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE WAS TODAY, 11/10/2016 DATE ENTERED IN FIELD BELOW IS LAST TIME IT HAPPENED.

11/07/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G90DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REDUCING SPEED TO LESS THAN 10 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALL. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL WHILE IDLING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

11/03/2016
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 11/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND 16V643000 (LATCHES/ LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 01/06/2017*CT UPDATED 01/17/17.*JB

11/01/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT HARD AND A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. AFTER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS REPAIRED, THE WINDSHIELD WAS FRACTURED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHIFT HARD AFTER THE REPAIR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, AND THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. ALSO, WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER MOVING THREE FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.

11/01/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/21/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON IN VEHICLE. COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS STATED AS NOT WORKING. ARE WE ABLE TO FIND OUT IF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN DUE TO RECALL FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS.

10/28/2016
Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/27/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

A DOOR LATCH WITH A FRACTURED PAWL SPRING TAB TYPICALLY RESULTS IN A "DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE" CONDITION. A DOOR THAT OPENS WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY. DIFFICULTY SHUTTING DRIVERS DOOR. RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. *TR

10/26/2016
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

I HAD GOTTEN INTO MY VEHICLE AND AFTER TURNING IT ON I MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE. MY VEHICLE FOR THE SECOND TIME STARTED TO OVER HEAT AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS STATING THAT I NEED TO REFILL THE COOLANT. I JUST PARKED IT AND THE NEXT DAY WE HAD FILLED THE COOLANT AGAIN TAKEN IT TO GET THE ERROR CODES CHECKED AND WERE INFORMED WE NEED TO GET A NEW THERMOSTAT. WHEN TAKING IT TO THE MECHANICS THEY HAD TRIED EVERYTHING FROM CHECKING CODES TO DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO GET THE ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO RE-CREATE THE CODES. THEY HAD INFORMED ME THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH FORD, HOWEVER WHEN CONTACTING FORD THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. I CHECKED ONLINE AND SEE THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS, BUT MY VIN EVEN THOUGH HAVING THE QUALIFYING MANUFACTURING DATE IS NOT ELIGIBLE. I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE FOR 1 1/2 YEARS AND HAVE HAD IT SHUT DOWN ON ME, NOT HAVE ANY POWER, START TO PUT AND STALL, REFILLING COOLANT EVERY SO OFTEN, OVER HEAT, AND I CAN NEVER GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE CALLED FOR INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO RECALLS AND THESE ISSUES AND AM TRANSFERRED TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT THERE SO I CAN LEAVE A VOICE MAIL. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CALL RETURNED. I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON WITH MY VEHICLE. WHY IS MY VIN NOT ELIGIBLE AS WELL? *TR

10/25/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS APPROACHING THE RED LIGHT MY CAR STALLED. I TURNED IT OFF AND ON THREE TIMES UNTIL I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO MOVE IT. MY MAIN CONCERN IS SAFETY SHOULD IT STALL WHEN IM DRIVING. I HAVE A 1.6L BUT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL 14S17, SHOULD THAT BE THE ISSUE. THE SYMPTOMS SEEM TO MATCH, AND THE ISSUE IS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING. *TR

10/24/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE JULY 2015 AND FOR THE YEAR I HAD IT I WAS FAIRLY PLEASED. I HAD HEARD THE HORROR STORIES ABOUT THESE CARS CATCHING FIRE AND WAS AWARE OF THE RECALLS. I HAD BEEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP BACK IN JUNE FOR A TUNE-UP AND ASSURED ALL RECALLS HAD BEEN DONE ON THE VEHICLE, I HAD BOUGHT IT USED BUT FORD WAS ABLE TO SEARCH THE INFORMATION FROM THE VIN, OR SO THEY SAID. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK, ON THE I-5 NORTH FAST LANE, WHEN THE CAR HAD A WARNING LIGHT SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT MY 4WHEEL DRIVE. THE CAR BEGAN TO LURCH AND SMOKE BEGAN TO COME UP FROM RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER, THANKFULLY WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, I COULD SEE THE SMOKE REPLACED WITH FLAMES AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS WERE LIT ON THE DASH. I GRABBED WHAT I COULD AND MY DOG AND CALLED 911. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO GET TO US THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. ALTHOUGH PERSONAL ITEMS, AND MY FIRST CAR I PURCHASED ON MY OWN, WAS LOST MY DOG AND I MADE IT OUT ALIVE. AS THE PROCESS OF DEALING WITH INSURANCE BEGAN I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET FORDS ATTENTION IN THIS MATTER. I AM NOW THE 14TH PERSON THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. AFTER MORE DIGGING AND NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS TO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS ONLY A HANDFUL OF THEM TOLD ME TO GET THE CAR IN IMMEDIATELY TO A SHOP BECAUSE OF FIRE RISK. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE RECALLS HAD NOT BEEN DONE TO THE VEHICLE, AND ONE DEALERSHIP EVEN GAVE ME A SHOP NAME THAT THE RECALLS HAD SUPPOSEDLY BEEN DONE AT. I CALLED AND THE SHOP HAD NO RECORDS OF EVEN SEEING THE VEHICLE. I AM AWAITING A LETTER FROM FORDS LEGAL DEPARTMENT BUT THIS ISSUE REALLY NEEDS TO BE PUT OUT THERE. I WALK BUY THE VEHICLES EVERYDAY, SOME WITH BABY SEATS IN THE BACK, AND IT HORRIFIES ME. **ALSO TRYING TO UPLOAD PICTURES BUT IT'S NOT ALLOWING ME. *TR

10/21/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY HESITATED AND STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, SO THE CONDITION CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE FUEL CANISTER AND LINE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A SOLUTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

10/21/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/19/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

ENGINE WIRING ASSEMBLY FAILURE (CV62*14290*NBA & CV62*12A690*MBB) AT 29,000 MILES. ADVISED BY DEALER SERVICE ADVISOR VEHICLE TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AS CAR MAY STALL OR STOP. I FIRST LEARNED OF THIS AS I WAS DRIVING ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY, 10/8/16 & WARNING NOTICE CAME ON. VEHICLE HESITATED WHILE ON FREEWAY. SENSOR REPLACED AT DEALER. PROBLEM RECURRED ON 10/19/16. AGAIN ON INTERSTATE & ENGINE HESITATION, MOVED TO RIGHT LANE FOR FEAR OF STALL. DEALER DIAGNOSED ENGINE WIRING ASSEMBLY FAILURE. I CONTACTED FORD & WAS INFORMED THAT MY 1.6 ENGINE NOT COVERED BY SIMILAR RECALL (14S17) FOR 2.0 ENGINE & CAR OUT OF WARRANTY. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER. *TR

10/21/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/05/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

RECALL NOTICE 16S30 I CONTACTED MIRACLE FORD IN GALLATIN, TN PHONE: (615) 452-5267. THE DEALER SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART FOR THE RECALL UNTIL THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2017. I AM NOT SURE WHAT THE 2ND QUARTER OF 2017 IS BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW THEIR BUSINESS CALENDAR. I CALLED FORD DIRECTLY 1 (800) 392-3673 AND I TALKED WITH A PERSON. AT THE END OF THE CALL ON OCT 21ST AROUND 5:15PM CST, FORD SENT ME BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER VOICE MESSAGE WAS FULL. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT SINCE NEITHER PARTIES HAVE THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES IN PLACE TO FIX MY RECALL. THE DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AS OPENED 4-5 TIMES AS I TAKE A TURN FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION GOING ABOUT 15-25 MPH. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [XXX]. MY NAME IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

10/20/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/13/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE LOW COOLANT WARNING INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

10/20/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

I STARTED MY CAR AND AS I PUT THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN REVERSE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL FELT IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE. KNOWING THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SO MANY DANGEROUS ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH RECALLS IN THE PAST, I DECIDED NOT TO DRIVE IT ANY FURTHER. AS IT WAS STILL SAFELY IN MY DRIVEWAY, I PLACED IT IN PARK, SHUT IT OFF, AND OPTED TO USE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE ESCAPE SAT THERE UNDISTURBED FOR TWO DAYS. THEN, MY HUSBAND TRIED TO USE IT AND UPON STARTING HE NOTICED A WARNING IN THE DISPLAY THAT STATED STEERING ASSIST FAULT. HE OPTED NOT TO USE THE VEHICLE EITHER AS HE ALSO NOTICED THAT IT SEEMED AS IF THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. I HAVE A CALL INTO A LOCAL DEALER TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE, BUT SEE NO LOGICAL REASON FOR THIS VEHICLE TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH STEERING. IT IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD AND HAS 30K MILES. I ONLY USE THE VEHICLE TO RUN ERRANDS IN TOWN AND HAVE KEPT UP WITH ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.

10/20/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J98DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING FAILURE, ONLY 42000 MILES

10/18/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/21/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F77DU******
Summary

ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 AROUND 6:30PM, I STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL. NORMALLY THE STEERING WOULD COMEBACK AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE BUT NOT AT THAT TIME. I WAS RUNNING LATE AND DROPPED MY SON TO HIS ACTIVITY CLASS ABOUT 10 MILES AWAY MY HOME IN THE CITY AREA. THE POWER STEERING DID NOT COME BACK AT ANY TIME DURING THE TRIP THERE AND BACK. I COULD ONLY DRIVE SAFELY AT ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR, AND WHEN I NEEDED TO TURN, I HAD TO SLOW TO ABOUT 2 MILES PER HOUR IN ORDER TO MAKE THE TURN SAFELY. THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SO WHEN I GOT HOME, I ARRANGED AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE NEXT DAY TO HAVE THE DEALER LOOK AT THE FAILED POWER STEERING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS BAD CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. IT SEEMS THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH SEVERAL OTHER YEARS WITH THE ESCAPE UP TO 2012. MY ESCAPE IS A 2013 MODEL AND SHOULD ALSO BE A RECALL ITEM. I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS, AND IT WAS ONLY 65,000 MILES AT THE TIME. IT'S TRULY UPSETTING THAT IT IS GIVING ME THIS TYPE OF UNSAFE ISSUE AND ENDANGERING THE LIVES OF MY FAMILY AND OTHERS WHO IS DRIVING ON THE ROAD. *TR

10/18/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 02/02/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F74DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATCH HAD BECOME DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ) BUT THE INTERIM NOTICE INDICATED THAT THE PARTS MAY BECOME AVAILABLE MID SECOND QUARTER OF 2017 SO THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

10/15/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

THE CAR WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY GIVING TIME YOU CAN RESTART IT AND IT WILL GO UNTIL YOU HIT THIRD GEAR THEN IT WILL STALL EVERYTIME.

10/14/2016
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 09/21/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

"ENGINE FAULT" SERVICE NOW SIGNAL CAME ON & CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. CAR WAS CUTTING OUT & DIFFICULT TO DRIVE.... MANAGE TO MAKE IT HOME SLOWLY WHILE DRIVING W/EMERGENCY FLASHERS. SIGNAL WENT AWAY AFTER CAR WAS TURNED OFF & WAS DRIVEN JUST FINE AFTER THAT. 2 WEEKS LATER EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED & FORTUNATELY I WAS CLOSE TO FORD DEALERSHIP & WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT THERE. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDS REPLACED & PART IS BACK ORDERED. AND CAR IS COMPLETELY UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN NOW.

10/14/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED, SMOKE APPEARED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

10/13/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/07/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.

10/13/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 10/07/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,500.

10/12/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/25/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS APPEARED TO BE PUSHED OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR DOOR HATCH FRACTURED AND DETACHED AND THE BATTERY DIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW BATTERY, THE HATCH HANDLE NEEDED TO BE SOLDERED BACK ON, AND WEATHER STRIPPING NEEDED TO BE ADDED TO THE DOORS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), AND 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

10/12/2016
Components: STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 05/13/2016
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE'S WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL. THE DETAILS OF THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,093. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE.

10/11/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL WHEN I ACCELERATE A STRONG FUME SMELL GETS INSIDE THE CABIN.

10/07/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 10/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.

10/07/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRUNK LATCH DETACHED AND OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.

10/06/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/02/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

10/05/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,043. UPDATED 12/20/16*LJ *TR

10/05/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECREASE IN SPEED AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE, ALTERNATOR, AND WIRING FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

10/05/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 10/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G9XDU******
Summary

PURCHASED USED 07/27/16 AND SINCE THEN, ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE GOING UP SMALL INCLINES THE VEHICLE ACTED AS THOUGH IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND STARTED AND THE MOTOR STARTED TO REV UP, AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDDLE. AFTER PULLING TO THE ROADSIDE, THE ENGINE SLOWED DOWN TO NORMAL RPM'S AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS, SO I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND BACK INTO DRIVE AND IT SEEMED TO BE OK AGAIN. ON THE THIRD INCIDENT IT DID THE SAME THING SEEMINGLY SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND THROTTLED WAY UP, HOWEVER THIS TIME A DISPLAY SHOWED ENGINE FAULT, AND WHEN I TRIED TO TAKE OFF AGAIN THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE UNTIL I BROUGHT IT TO A STOP AND TURNED OFF THE MOTOR. WHEN I RESTARTED THE MESSAGE WAS GONE AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING FINE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS NOW. I HAD IT TESTED TO SEE IF ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES WERE STORED, BUT IT SHOWED NONE. IT TOOK ABOUT 30 DAYS FOR IT TO ACT UP BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND INCIDENT, BUT ONLY A WEEK FROM THE SECOND TO THE THIRD INCIDENT. FORD DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE ANY ANSWERS, UNLESS A CODE SHOWS UP IN THE MODULE, HOWEVER THAT HAS NOT HAPPENED.

10/04/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

AS I WAS EXITING MY GARAGE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, MAKING IT VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. FORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPENED BEFORE I WAS ON THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED AS AN INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE. DEALER REPLACED STEERING GEAR. NOT COVERED UNDER NEW CAR WARRANTY OR ANY PREVIOUS FORD RECALL.

09/28/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/25/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.

09/26/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/06/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F73DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LOCKS/LATCHES/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

09/22/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR OFF THE LOT ON SATURDAY 9/17/2016. ON TUESDAY EVENING OF THE 20TH MY FAMILY AND I WENT TO DINNER CAR RAN FINE NO WARNING SIGNALS. PARKED THE CAR WENT IN TO EAT AND CAME OUT STARTED THE CAR AND WENT TO DRIVE AND COULDN'T STEER I THEN NOTICED THE MESSAGE BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL THAT READ STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE NEEDED. I THEN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TRIED TURNING IT BACK ON STILL SAME MESSAGE. WE LITERALLY DROVE HOME WITH NO STEERING WHICH IS BEYOND DANGEROUS. IT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. AT THIS POINT I AM SCARED TO EVEN DRIVE IT AGAIN.

09/22/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/05/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F73DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IT KEEPS SAYING "POWER STEERING ASSIST DEFAULT / SERVICE ENGINE NOW". MY DASHBOARD IS DEAD BUT IT'S STILL DRIVABLE.

09/20/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

THE SAME THING DESCRIBED IN 13V583000 HAPPENED TO ME ON THE HIGHWAY. FORD IS HIDING BEHIND THE VIN AND SAYS BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE VIN IS NOT EFFECTED BY 13V583000 THAT THEY CANNOT REPAIR IT. I OWE 16000 ON THIS CAR.

09/20/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

TURNED ON VEHICLE AND POWER STEERING FAULT MESSAGE CAME ON. HAD NO STEERING ASSISTANCE AND TURNING WHEEL EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. TURNED CAR ON/OFF AND IT WENT AWAY. IT DID IT AGAIN A FEW DAYS LATER BUT WHILE DRIVING RESIDENTIAL AT 25 MPH IN A NEIGHBORHOOD. STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF/ON VEHICLE, FAULT WENT AWAY AND STEERING RETURNED. TOOK TO FORD FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. WAS TOLD NO FAULTS STORE IN THE POWER STEERING MODULE THEREFORE WARRANTY WILL NOT PAY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR. WAS TOLD IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, DRIVE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND DO NOT TURN OFF. I TOLD THE DEALER THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THEY SHOULD NEVER RECOMMEND TO DRIVE A VEHICLE WITH NO POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANY FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS AND COULD NOT RECOMMEND SAFE FUTURE STEPS. REFUSING TO PAY FOR WARRANTY ON A SYSTEM WITH NO FAULTS THAT DOES NOT STORE FAULT CODES IS UNREASONABLE. THE CAR IS UNSAFE FOR MY WIFE TO OPERATE YET THEY TOOK NO STEPS TO CORRECT CONCERN. THE MODULE PROGRAMMING WAS UPDATED BUT ADVISOR DESCRIBED THE UPDATE AND IT DOES NOT ADDRESS MY ISSUE.

09/19/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H42DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EPS GEAR ASSEMBLY HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

09/13/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE LOST POWER STEERING TWICE ON 9/12/16 WITH THE "STEERING ASSIST FAULT" MESSAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. 1ST TIME HAPPENED 2 MINUTES AFTER START WHILE TURNING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. 2ND ONE HAPPENED 10 MINUTES AFTER START WHILE DRIVING. IF THIS HAPPENS DURING DRIVING IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!! YOU LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE WOULD HAVE CRASHED FOR SURE. THEY SAY IT HAS A MANUAL REVERSION TO DRIVE WITHOUT POWER STEERING BUT IT IS NOT THE SAME. I HAVE DRIVEN CARS WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND THIS IS WAY HARDER. THE RACK AND PINION HAD PROBLEMS AND WAS REPLACED ON 8/5/15 AT 23972 MILES. IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN ON 9/12/16 AT 38000 MILES. NOW FORD IS SAYING IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ONCE AND HAS NOT GONE OUT AGAIN IN 1 YEAR! THIS IS CLEARLY A FAULTY SYSTEM TO HAVE GONE OUT TWICE IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND 38000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR SURE AND I HAVE NO DOUBT WILL LEAD TO A RECALL OR LAWSUIT.

09/12/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS OVERHEATING AND IT CUT OFF ON ME WHILE IN MOTION ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND IT WOULDN'T NOR START .

09/12/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

RECALL-DOORS OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING

09/06/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REGAIN CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,565.

09/06/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY. DEALERSHIP REPLACE MAP SENSOR. WORKED FOR ONE WEEK. CONTINUES TO HAPPEN WHICH CAUSES CAR TO HESITATE AND STALL. GARAGE SAYS I HAVE TO DRIVE IT THERE WHEN MESSAGE COMES ON WITHOUT SHUTTING IT OFF AS THE CODE CLEARS UPON SHUT DOWN. IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE A STALLING CAR ON THE FREEWAY TO THE GARAGE. NOW THE COMPUTER SCREEN ABOVE THE STEEING WHEEL WENT OUT. LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE CAR. FAULT MESSAGE OCCURS WHEN STARTING THE CAR. CONTINUES TO HAPPEN.

08/26/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/09/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOJ97DU******
Summary

ON 8/09/16 MY ESCAPE STALLED REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING ON A RURAL HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. LIMPED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/10/16. DROPPED MY VEHICLE OFF ABOUT 10 A.M. MECHANIC SEARCHED MOST OF THAT DAY BUT DID NOT FIND PROBLEM, EARLY THE NEXT MORNING FOUND PROBLEM, IT WAS THE SPLICE IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS COULD NOT SEND PROPER SIGNAL TO THE ENGINE. MY CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. RECALL 14S17-S1. CURRENTLY FORD ISSUED A RECALL AGAIN TO START ON JANUARY 4 2016. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE SPLICE PROBLEM FIXED, ASKED,DEALER WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR A FORD MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ON THE FORD RECALL LIST. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2013, VIN NUMBER SHOULD NOT GIVE FORD A EXCUSE TO SELECT A CONTROLLED LIST OF ESCAPES SO THEY DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR FIXING THIS PROBLEM, NO MATTER WHEN IT OCCURS JUST AN EXCUSE SO THEY SAVE MONEY BY STICKING IT TO THE DEALER OR CUSTOMER. FORD SHOULD HONOR THE ABOVE RECALL NO MATTER HOW OLD THE CAR IS.

08/24/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

EXACTLY TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THIS USED FORD, I START IT UP TO LEAVE IN THE MORNING FOR WORK AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT UP TO THE SHOP TO GET LOOKED AT AND THE CODE COMING ON THE CODE READER IS P26B7 REPLACE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. HMM COMMON PROBLEM IN SEVERAL 2013 ESCAPES THERE WAS ACTUALLY A RECALL ON MANY OF THEM EXCEPT MINE??

08/24/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 08/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,400.

08/24/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITH THE ENGINE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

08/21/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

ONE MONTH AGO, JULY 2016 THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY OPENED AND WOULD NOT LATCH. WE TRIED EVERYTHING; WE COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE DURING TURNS THE DOOR WOULD SWING OPEN AND THE ALARM WOULD NOT STOP DINGING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND SAW THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM/RECALL WITH THIS YEAR 2013 ESCAPES. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I CALLED FORD, SPOKE WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS AGAIN TOLD, MY CAR NOT PART OF RECALL. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN AND IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS! THEY SAID IF RECALL IS EXPANDED I CAN GET A REFUND FOR MY REPAIR. ONE MONTH AND 7 DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENS TO THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. MY DOG NEARLY FLEW OUT OF THE CAR. I AM FURIOUS THAT FORD KNOWS THERE IS AN ISSUE AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THIS IS NOT A MINOR ISSUE. SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS GOING TO FLY OUT OF A CAR. WHEN TURNING LEFT, THE DOOR JUST FLIES OPEN. THERE IS ALSO NO WAY TO LOCK CAR. THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. I WILL AGAIN NEVER PURCHASE A FORD.

08/19/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE MESSAGE "VEHICLE OVER HEATING" WAS DISPLAYED BEFORE THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD DUE TO OIL LEAKING UNTO THE ENGINE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

08/18/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/18/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

TODAY I HURT A POP SOUND AND L LOOKED UNDER MY CAR AND SAW SOMETHING HANGING. MY LOCAL CHEVRON STATION MECHANIC SAID IT WAS MY "HEAT SHIELD". IT HAD RIPPED TO SHREDS. LAST NOV. AT SANTA MARGARITA FORD I HAD MAJOR TRANSMISSION WORK DONE ON MY 2013 ESCAPE. MY MECHANIC DOESN'T THINK THE HEAT SHIELD WAS PUT BACK ON CORRECTLY. SAME DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME OVER $400 TO REPLACE IT. NO WAY!

08/17/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

POWER STEERING FAILS WITHOUT WARNING AND DISPLAYS THE FAULT MESSAGE "STEERING ASSIST FAULT: SERVICE REQUIRED". FAILURE MAKES STEERING VERY DIFFICULT AND CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THE CAUSE AS A INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE PSCM (POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE) AND REPLACED THE PSCM AND RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY TO REPAIR. PLEASE NOTE THAT EARLIER MODEL YEAR FORD ESCAPES HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND HAVE BEEN RECALLED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 14S05. AS THIS ISSUE IS IDENTICAL TO THE PRIOR RECALL, I STRONGLY SUGGEST ADDING THE 2013 MODEL YEAR FORD ESCAPE VEHICLES TO THE RECALL. THE MOST COMMON TIME FOR THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL WAS RIGHT AFTER STARTUP AND MANEUVERING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT ON A CITY STREET OR GARAGE. AT THIS LOW SPEED MANUAL STEERING IS DIFFICULT AND AGGRESSIVE BRAKING IS REQUIRED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT ONCE THE INABILITY TO SETTER IS APPARENT TO THE DRIVER. ONCE THE STEERING FAILS AND THE FAULT MESSAGE APPEARS, IT COULD BE OCCASIONALLY RESET BY SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND RESTARTING THE CAR. TURNING OFF A CAR ON A PUBLIC ROAD TO REGAIN STEERING CONTROL IS UNDESIRABLE AND UNSAFE. I SPOKE WITH BOTH FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND BOTH CLAIMED THAT THERE ARE NO TSBS OR RECALLS DESCRIBING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOR THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE REPAIR INVOICE (ATTACHED) SHOWS THAT THE DEALERSHIP VERIFIED THE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (AS IN PRIOR RECALLS OF EARLIER MODEL YEARS) AND THE NEED TO REPLACE THE PSCM AND ENTIRE PSCM/RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF REPAIR WAS 45281. THE FAULT OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT EARLIER MILEAGES AND BECAME MORE FREQUENT WITH INCREASING MILEAGE UP UNTIL THE TIME OF REPAIR TO TO SAFETY CONCERNS.

08/17/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/31/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

DOOR LATCHES BROKE ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. 04/17/14, 04/02/15, AND 10/31/15. FIRST ONE HAPPENED WHEN I OPENED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THEN CLOSED IT. IT WAS LIKE METAL HITTING METAL, NO WAY TO CLOSE AND LATCH DOOR. SECOND TIME CLOSED AND LOCKED DOOR, WHEN I CAME OUT OF GROCERY STORE, DRIVER DOOR WAS OPEN ABOUT 1/2 INCH. TRIED TO CLOSE DOOR BUT IT WAS AGAIN METAL HITTING METAL. HAD TO DRIVE HOME HOLDING DOOR SHUT AND DRIVE WITH ONE HAND,RIGHT TURNS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS. THIRD INCIDENT PASSENGER REAR DOOR, OPENED DOOR, WHEN CLOSING IT, IT WAS METAL HITTING METAL AGAIN. ALL THREE TIMES I HAD MY 2 SMALL GRANDCHILDREN IN CAR SEATS IN THE BACK. THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION THAT NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION FROM FORD TO CORRECT THESE DOOR LATCHES. BESIDES THE DANGER IT IS AN EXPENSIVE FIX. IT HAS COST ME ALMOST $900.00 FOR THESE REPAIRS. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOME ONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. THE ONLY ONE LEFT TO BREAK IS THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. THIS IS A BIG CONCERN FOR ME!

08/17/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F73DU******
Summary

ON 8/16/2016, IN A DRIVEWAY ON A BUSY STREET, I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SAW "STEERING ASSIST FAULT - SERVICE REQUIRED" ON DISPLAY. THE CAR HAD LOST POWER STEERING. TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING CAR DID NOT HELP.

08/15/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 08/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AND OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LOCK FAILED. THE LOCK WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V239000 (STRUCTURE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,450.

08/13/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 08/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G97DU******
Summary

THE REAR DOOR WILL NOT LATCH SHUT.

08/10/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND DOWNSHIFTING BY MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CORE COUPLER IN THE CAMSHAFT, WHICH OPERATED THE BRAKE BOOSTER, FRACTURED INSIDE THE CAMSHAFT. AS A RESULT, THE POWER ASSIST FEATURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,789.

08/09/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD SENSOR FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND CHANGING GEARS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.

08/09/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

MY CAR STARTED LEAKING COOLANT, WAS USING ABOUT 1 GALLON A MONTH, TOOK TO DEALER 3 TIMES BEFORE THEY DETERMINED IT WAS LEAKING COOLANT AROUND THE 3RD CYLINDER HEAD. MOTOR DETERMINED TO BE BAD. LIKELY CRACKED HEAD OR BAD HEAD GASKET. OPTIONS WERE TO TEAR DOWN THE MOTOR, FIND AND FIX ISSUE AT $7500, OR JUST REPLACE MOTOR FOR $5500. OPTING TO GET NEW MOTOR DESPITE CAR ONLY BEING 4 YEARS OLD.

08/08/2016
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 07/31/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

THE REAR SEATBELT BUCKLES APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY AT THE FACTORY. ONE OF THE BUCKLES IS FORCED UP BY THE BOLT SPRING WHILE THE OTHER TWO ARE FORCED DOWN. THE TWO THAT ARE FORCED DOWN MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR REAR SEAT PASSENGERS TO BUCKLE IN. FURTHERMORE, WHEN THE SEAT BACK IS FOLDED DOWN, THE TWO SEATBELT BUCKLES TEND TO BE FORCED UNDER THE SEAT. THIS CAN LEAD TO THE BUCKLE(S) GETTING DAMAGED WHEN TRYING TO RAISE THE SEAT BACK TO ITS UPRIGHT POSITION. IN SOME CASES, THE BUCKLE CAN BE CRUSHED AND MADE UNUSABLE.

08/02/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/24/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND PLACED OIL INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE TO SUBSIDE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT OIL LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,599.

07/25/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, THE "DOOR AJAR" ALERT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY SCREEN. AFTER PULLING OVER TO CLOSE THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR I NOTICED IT WOULD NOT CLOSE. AFTER EACH ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT WOULD NOT LATCH. IT WOULD JUST BOUNCE BACK OPEN. THE LATCHING MECHANISM WOULD NOT FUNCTION, SO I HAD TO TIE THE DOOR SHUT WITH A ROPE IN ORDER FOR IT TO NOT SWING OPEN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BACK HOME. FAULTY DOOR LATCH SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE HERE.

07/25/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/25/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO MAKE LOUD NOISES WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 10/07/16*LJ *CN

07/21/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOJ97DU******
Summary

A WARNING INDICATOR WILL APPEAR ON THE DASH STATING "ENGINE MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW". THE CAR SHUDDERS, JERKS, HESITATES AND CAN STALL WHEN THE THROTTLE IS PUSHED. PULLING OVER, POWERING THE CAR DOWN, AND TURNING IT BACK ON SEEMS TO TEMPORARILY RESOLVE IT. ISSUE MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES SINCE THIS WAS SERVICED IN AUGUST OF 2016. AFTER 5 TRIPS TO THE DEALER WITH REPAIRS RELATED TO THE WIRING HARNESS, I WAS TOLD IT WAS RESOLVED. THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED STARTING IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR. WENT TO THE FORD DEALER AGAIN AND THEY FAILED TO DIAGNOSE. DROVE IT TO THE DEALER IN FAILURE MODE WITH WARNING DISPLAYED TO PROVE THERE IS AN ISSUE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION. I HAVE VIDEO OF THE ERROR DISPLAY.

07/18/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 07/18/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FLEW OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

07/13/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 07/09/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

WHILE IN MOTION THE PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN WHILE TURNING. THE LATCH INSIDE THE DOOR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY RECALLS OF OTHER FORD VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. BUT ESCAPES HAVE NOT BEEN INCLUDED. WE ARE FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING THE CORNER. THE CAR WAS ON A CITY HIGHWAY TURNING ONTO ANOTHER CITY HIGHWAY.

07/13/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

GOT THE SAME WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS AS RECALL #15V81300 BUT IT SEEMS MY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. ARE THE DATES OF MANUFACTURE TOO RESTRICTED? DO I HAVE ONE OF THOSE IMPROPERLY MADE HARNESSES?

07/11/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/20/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. IT WOULD NOT RESTART, HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEAREST FORD DEALER. FAILURE WAS DUE TO ELECTRICAL HARNESS SHORTING WIRE. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF RECALLS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE ON ESCAPES BUT I AM TOLD MY VEHICLE ISN'T ONE OF THE RECALLS, DESPITE BEING THE SAME PROBLEM

07/06/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/05/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G91DU******
Summary

THIS ENGINE HAS BEEN STALLING. IT SEEMS TO STALL WHEN SLOWING FOR A TURN OR AN INTERSECTION. I SEEN THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR SOME ESCAPES WITH THE SAME YEAR AS MINE. WHY WERE NOT ALL ESCAPES RECALLED FOR THIS CONDITION?

07/01/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/21/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

THE CAR WOULD OCCASIONALLY LOOSE POWER. IT WOULD STALL OUT SOON AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND PUTTING THE CAR IN DRIVE. I THOUGHT PERHAPS I WAS ACCELERATING TOO SOON AFTER STARTING THE CAR. I WOULD START THE CAR THEN WAIT A FEW SECONDS. THE CAR STILL STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. SEVERAL TIMES I HAD TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESTART THE CAR. I'M LUCKY NO ONE WAS CLOSE BEHIND ME. THE LAST TIME IT STALLED, I WAS ON A BUSY CITY STREET. I HAD JUST PICKED MY SON UP FROM SUMMER CAMP. THE CAR STALLED AS I MERGED INTO TRAFFIC AFTER LEAVING THE PARKING LOT. THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING WITH NO WARNING. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS ITS THE SCENSOR THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 8 DAYS NOW AND I STILL DON'T HAVE IT BACK. IT SEEMS LIKE MORE THAN JUST A SCENSOR ISSUE TO HAVE IT THAT LONG. I AM IN A RENTAL VEHICLE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE. THIS HAS BEEN COSTLY EVEN THOUGH I WAS GIVEN A DISCOUNT BY THE DEALERSHIP ON CAR RENTAL. I HAD NO CHOICE TO RENT A CAR. I WAS ATTENDING A FAMILY REUNION OUT OF TOWN JUNE 23RD THRU JUNE 26TH. I COULDN'T RISK DRIVING MY CAR PUTTING MY FAMILY AND MYSELF IN DANGER ON THE HIGHWAY..

06/30/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 06/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF A MOUNTAINOUS ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS, NOTHING, THE POWER BRAKES WENT. I WAS ABLE TO STOP BY USING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH BOTH FEET TROMPING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS THE VACUUM POWER ASSIST CONTRAPTION THAT WAS DEFECTIVE. I HAVEN'T GOTTEN MY CAR BACK (9 DAYS NOW) BECAUSE THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE ENGINE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY NOW AND THAT IS ISN'T THE 'FAULT' OF THE VACUUM POWER ASSIST DEVICE MALFUNCTIONING.

06/28/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/14/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WE CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN ON A CITY SIDE STREET. THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD CRANK OVER BUT NOT RESTART. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. ABLOWN FUSE WAS FOUND LABELED VEHICLE POWER. NO CODES WERE FOUND. NO OTHER PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED. THE SECOND TIME WAS ON A HIGHWAY WHEN WE HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP.

06/28/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/28/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

PURCHASED USED 2013 FORD ESCAPE VEHICLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 33K MILES IN OCTOBER OF 2014. PURCHASED EXTENDED WARRANTY AS WARRANTY WAS DUE TO EXPIRE AT 36K MILES. A WEEK OR TWO AFTER PURCHASE, CAR STALLED. IN THE SHOP IT WENT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IN THE SHOP IT WENT AGAIN. MULTIPLE TIMES LATER CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR SAME "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" FOR 2-3 WEEKS AT A TIME; TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE. THE CAR WAS BACK IN SHOP AGAIN LAST WEEK FOR SAME ISSUE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THIS TIME DEALER CLAIMS PURGE VALVE ISSUE.

06/28/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/20/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

CAR CONTINUALLY STALLS. ERROR MESSAGE SAYS ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW. IT CAN HAPPEN COMING OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY OR DRIVING AT 50 MILES AN HOUR. DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG! THIS IS DANGEROUS! IT'S BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW

06/27/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED IT, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

06/23/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/08/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.

06/22/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/22/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPDATED 08/30/16. *JB

06/22/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED WHILE DRIVING AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT INCORRECT SIGNALS WERE BEING PROVIDED TO THE PCM DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COMPRESSION IN THE WIRING HARNESS SPLICED INTO THE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.

06/20/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/09/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

THE LATCH SYSTEMS ON BOTH REAR DOORS HAVE BROKEN CAUSING THEM TO FLY OPEN. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR BROKE IN JANUARY OF 2016 UPON OPENING IN THE GARAGE, THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. THE SECOND REAR DOOR BROKE 6 MONTHS LATER, IN JUNE OF 2016, ALSO WHEN THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. IN BOTH CASES A PASSENGER HAD TO HOLD THE DOORS CLOSED ON THE INSIDE TO BE ABLE TO GET THEM TO THE DEALERSHIP WITHOUT THEM FLYING OPEN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. EACH DOOR COST OVER $300 TO REPAIR.

06/20/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 06/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE'S INFORMATION DISPLAY WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION AND ODOMETER READING HAS GONE BLANK ALL OF A SUDDEN. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. I ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE TO FORD AND THE FORD DEALER, BUT THEY DON'T CARE TO HELP ME AND ASKING ME TO PAY TOO MUCH AMOUNT TO REPLACE IT. HOW CAN I PAY TOO MUCH AMOUNT FOR REPLACING THIS IF ITS THERE MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I KNOW AS PER FEDERAL LAW THIS IS MUST AND THE SCREEN CANNOT HAPPEN ON THIS CASE TO ANY VEHICLE. ITS DEFINITELY A MUCH NEEDED THING AND ITS NOT A FAULT FROM THE USER. THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR INFORMATION CLUSTER. WHEN I SEARCHED , I FOUND MANY RECALLS (15C03 RECALL) WHICH THEY SAID MY CAR CANNOT BE INCLUDED SINCE IT IS 2013 MODEL. PLEASE HELP ME. THIS IS REALLY A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM SCHEDULED BY COLONIAL FORD, DANBURY ON 6/27/16 TO CHECK THE PROBLEM AND I HAVE END UP PAYING TOO MUCH MONEY. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS COMPLAINT AND PLEASE TAKE ACTIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU *TR

06/19/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 06/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

AFTER STARTING MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INFORMATION DISPLAY WITH SYSTEM WARNINGS AND ONLY ODOMETER DISPLAY WENT BLANK. TECHNICIANS CHECKED FOR A BAD FUSE, BUT NONE FOUND. ALSO, FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECALL (15C03 - REPROGRAM INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER) ISSUED AGAINST 2014 FORD ESCAPE FOR THE SAME ISSUE.

06/15/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE RE-SPLICED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. UPDATED 08/05/16* CONSUMER STATED THE SAFETY ISSUE WAS THE ENGINE SPUTTERING AND FAILING TO ACCELERATE. THIS COULD BE A PROBLEM IF IT HAPPENED WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC OR CROSSING AN INTERSECTIONS. OUR EXPERIENCE AND THE REPAIRS (SEE ATTACHED) ARE IDENTICAL TO THE DESCRIBED ON OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPE RECALLS LEADING THE CONSUMER TO BELIEVE THOSE RECALLS DID NOT INCLUDE ALL PROBLEM VEHICLES. UPDATED 6/11/18*JB

06/13/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

DRIVER REAR DOOR LATCH BROKE, DOOR WILL NOT SHUT. FLEW OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. DESPITE THIS SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER FORD MODELS, DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO GET FORD TO WARRANTY THIS. COST ME $340.

06/07/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 04/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALER SERVICED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500.

06/02/2016
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

DRIVER DOOR SWUNG OPEN AS I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN. DOOR WON'T LATCH SHUT.

06/02/2016
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 06/01/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR FLUNG OPEN AND DID NOT CLOSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. MEANWHILE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

05/30/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

FIRST PROBLEM APRIL 2016 - ENGINE SHAKING AT 55/60 MPH - REAR TRANSAXLE MOUNT REPLACED 5/3/16 SECOND PROBLEM - CAR STALLING AND SHAKING / BUT NOT TURNING OFF - TOWED 5/11/16 - REPLACED MAIN HARNESS WIRING 5/12/16 THIRD PROBLEM - CAR STALLED / NOT STARTING - TOWED AGAIN 5/12/16 - REPLACED LEFT AC MOUNT, NOW TO REPLACE RIGHT AC MOUNT. STILL AT DEALER - 5/31/16

05/29/2016
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 05/22/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH 26000 MILES, OEM TIRE ARE CONTINENTAL CONTITAC PRO 235/50/18 H.THE TIRE HAVE PREMATURE FAILURE WITH CHUNKS OF RUBBER VISIBLY DETACHED FROM THE TREAD BASE. I HAVE CONTACTED CONTINENTAL REQUESTING AN ADJUSTMENT, THEIR RESPONSE WAS THERE IS NO MILEAGE WARRANTY ON OEM EQUIPMENT. HOW DO I PERSUADE CONTINENTAL TO ADJUST THIS SET OF TIRE. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT REPLACE THE SET AS THEY ARE NOT SAFE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

05/27/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9EU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE OIL LIGHT FLICKERED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED AS WELL. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO EMIT SMOKE FUMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, LIFTED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE INVESTIGATOR CAME TO VIEW THE SCENE. NEITHER A POLICE NOR A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THERE WERE INJURIES TO THE CONTACT'S RIGHT HAND, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,500.

05/19/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/17/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXDUC******
Summary

INTERMITTENT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (HAPPENS WHEN IN PARK OR WHEN DRIVING). HOOKED UP TO CODE READER AND GOT P026B7; FOUND ONLINE THAT THE THE ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS DEFECTIVE, BUT NOT RECALLED (TSB 13-02-15). DEALER CONFIRMS CODE AND THAT ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BUT REFERENCED TSB 16-0052. DESPITE THE PART BEING SO DEFECTIVE IT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED, REDESIGNED, AND REPLACED THE DEALER CLAIMS IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER ANY FORM OF WARRANTY.

05/17/2016
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 02/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

TAKATA RECALL.I KEEP GETTING AN ENGINE LIGHT ON AND I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE TO FIND OUT WHY. THEY SAID IT WAS A COOLANT BYPASS VALUE.I SEE WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS BUT WHEN I CALLED FORD THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED. THEY SAID TO KEEP MY RECEIPT AND IF THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM I COULD SEND MY PAPER WORK IN AND I WOULD BE REIMBURSED. APPARENTLY THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS RECALLED AND WAIT TO SEE IF THERE WILL BE ANOTHER RECALL TO GET PAID.WHY SHOULDN'T I BE ABLE TO TAKE IT IN AND GET IT FIXED AS A RECALL. MAYBE SOMETHING WASN'T DONE RIGHT.WHAT SHOULD I DO I'M POSITIVE THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER RECALL AND HOW DO I TRULY KNOW THIS WAS FIXED IN THE FIRST PLACE. I JUST BOUGHT THE SUV IN AUG LAST YEAR THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME *TR

05/16/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/18/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX8DU******
Summary

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.

05/10/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/08/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J91DU******
Summary

ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW ERRORS AGAIN. OCCURRED WITHIN 1/2 BLOCK OF LEAVING THE DRIVEWAY, CAR STUMBLES AND BECOMES DIFFICULT/DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO THE DRIVEWAY AND TRIED IT AGAIN SEVERAL HOURS LATER WITH NO ERROR. THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED IN 2013 WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW, IT TOOK SEVERAL MONTHS TO IDENTIFY THAT SOME WIRING SPLICE/HEAT SHIELD WAS FAILING AS NO ERROR CODE WAS CAPTURED. FORD EVENTUALLY ISSUED A RECALL FOR THAT AND IT HAS BEHAVED UNTIL NOW. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED NO ERROR CODE WAS CAPTURED AGAIN THIS TIME. THEY ADVISE ALL THEY CAN DO IS KEEP THE CAR AND START IT SEVERAL TIMES A DAY TRYING TO CATCH IT FAILING IN ORDER TO CAPTURE THE CODE. I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY'VE DESIGNED A SYSTEM THAT CANNOT CAPTURE ITS OWN ERROR CODES BUT OBVIOUSLY HAVE HERE. WE LEARNED TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE SCREEN WHEN IT FAILED AND DID THAT AGAIN HERE. THERE ARE TWO FORD RECALLS FOR WHAT WOULD APPEAR TO BE THE SAME ISSUE 14S17 AND 14S17-S1 WHERE THEY EXPANDED THE RECALL. IT SEEMS CLEAR THEY NEED TO EXPAND THE RECALL FURTHER.

05/10/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 01/28/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

ON JANUARY 28, 2015 , WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE CITY OF TRUJILLO PERU . THE ENGINE STOPPED, THE WITNESSES OF THE ENGINE , OIL AND ALSO THE BATTERY SIGN LIT UP. SO I DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE AUTHORIZED FORD ,, WHERE FORD MECHANICS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HAD NO OIL, INTERCOOLER AND DUCTS , SPARK BURNT WITH OIL RESIDUE WORKSHOP. THEN THE WORKSHOP ASKS ME TO AUTHORIZE DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE TO REPAIR , THE VEHICLE HAD 12.583 KM LONG, AND IS WITHIN THE FACTORY WARRANTY THEN , ASK THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING OF THE CITY OF TRUJILLO TO CONDUCT AN OCULAR INSPECTION. TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT AND THE DETERMINATION OF THE SEVERITY OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE , OF COURSE WITH THE CONSENT OF FORD PERU , FORD WHICH HE REFUSED TO PERFORM AN EXPERT .

05/04/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX6DU******
Summary

I HAVE HAD THREE ISSUES WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MAY. I'VE HAD TWO COOLANT SENSOR VALVES REPLACED AND NOW HAVE ANOTHER CODE FOR CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE SENSOR. THIS IS THREE TIMES IN SIX MONTHS AND I'VE SPENT CLOSE TO $1,000 IN REPAIRS AND THE CODES KEEP COMING UP. I EVEN HAD THE CAR TEMPERATURE SPIKE AND THE VEHICLE IDLE FUNNY AS SENSORS INDICATED MY CAR WAS OVERHEATING. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL.

05/04/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

LOOSES POWER, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN GAS PEDAL PUSHED TO FLOOR. IT'S BEEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. NO PROBLEMS DETECTED. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. SEEMS TO OCCUR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS 55-45 MPH, CITY DRIVING, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. USUALLY OCCURS AFTER A STOP/GO TRAFFIC LIGHTS, RIGHT HAND TURNS. OCCURRED AFTER FIRST TIME BETWEEN 25K?-30K MILES. 2013 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 ECOBOOST ENGINE.

05/04/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE UNDETERMINED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.

04/29/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/28/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: IFMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE FROM OF THE BOTTOM HEAT SHIELD ON MY CAR JUST DROPPED AND STARTED SCRAPPING ON THE PAVEMENT. BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER THE SHIELD WAS PRETTY SCRAPED UP. IT APPEARED THAT WHATEVER WAS SUPPOSE TO HOLD IT UP, WAS NOT THERE. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING OR HAVE ANYTHING HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF MY CAR. THAT AFTERNOON I BROUGHT IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN RUTHERFORD, NJ WHERE I WAS CHARGED $368.84 FOR REMOVE AND REPLACEMENT OF THE HEAT SHIELD. THIS ESCAPE IS GARAGE KEPT AND THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN NO REASON FOR THIS HAPPENING.

04/21/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/21/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR STARTED TO STALL AND NOT DRIVE. IT STARTED TO SKIP AND AT AS IF IT WAS NOT GOING TO GO WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I STOPPED IT STARTED TO ACT AS IF IT WAS GOING TO CUT OFF IN THE STREET. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS MY ENGINE WIRING SYSTEM. COST 500 DOLLARS TO FIX.

04/19/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/19/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXDUA******
Summary

MY CAR IS A 2013 ESCAPE AND SINCE I TOOK IT TO SERVICE AND TO FIX ONE RECALL THAT WAS CAUSING MY CAR TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT OFF ENGINE 1.- (RECALL NO. 13S12) RISK OF LOCALIZED OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINECYLINDER HEAD THAT MAY LEAD TO OIL LEAK FILTERS. AND .SOME OTHER RECALLS, LIKE 2.- (RECALL NO. 13Y03 FUEL LINE JUMPER), 3.-(RECALL NO. 14SO4 REPROGRAM RESTRAINS CONTROL), AND 4.-(RECAL NO.14S03 EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE) SINCE THAT DAY IVE CALLED MANY TIMES TO SERVICE MANAGER IVAN REGARDING THIS. MY CAR HAS BEEN MALFUNTIONING OVERHEATING IN THE FREEWAY, AND IN THE STREETS, MOST OF THE TIMES, EVEN WHEN IT WAS RIGHT OUT OF THE SERVICE, I WAS GOING ON A VACATION WITH MY FAMILY, WHERE I EVEN HAD D TO PAY TO REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE, $330.18 DLLS BECAUSE MY CAR IS OVER 30,000 MILES BUT NOT YET 3 YEARS .AND AT THIS TIME THEY PERFORMED ANOTHER RECALL ????? YES... THIS WAS RECALL NO 14S21 RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. AND NOW WHEN I GOT MY CAR OUT OF HORNE FORD NOGALES AZ. WHEN I TURN I HEAR A SOUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY TIRES OR BRAKES NEED A SOLUTION PLEASE HELP WHAT CAN I DO I NEED A SOLUTION THIS IS NOT FAIR

04/18/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/14/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

SINCE AUGUST 2015-APRIL 14, 2016 I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUR TIMES DUE TO REDUCTION OF ENGINE POWER/ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING. MY FORD WAS SUBJECT TO THE RECALL AND SERVICED IN AUG 2015. IN JANUARY 2016 AND TWICE IN APRIL 2016 I HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH ENGINE REDUCTION/VEHICLE HEATING GAUGE IDLE ON HOT/THE VEHICLE SPUTTERS AND RIDES EXTREMELY HARD UNTIL YOU CAN COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ALL INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE. WHEN IT HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE I BARELY MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER AS I HAD TO TRY AND CROSS A LANE OF PASSING VEHICLES TO DO SO. I DO NOT FEEL THAT FORD HAS ADEQUATELY FOUND A FIX FOR THIS HUGE AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND I DO NOT KNOW IF A CONSUMER HAS TO BE KILLED FIRST FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT AND SUGGEST A FIX THAT IS VIABLE TO THE PROBLEM. I AM FEARFUL TO EVEN DRIVE MY FORD DUE TO THE IS PROBLEM SINCE IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I AM REQUESTING THAT YOU PLEASE REVIEW THIS FOR ALL OF THE CONSUMERS THAT FORD CONTINUES TO SELL THESE AUTOMOBILES TOO.

04/06/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/06/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR 7 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT, THE CAR OVERHEATED ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO PULL OVER IN A PARKING LOT AND SHUT OFF THE CAR. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE TURN ON A CAR AFTER A LITTLE WHILE IT WOULD NOT ALLOW ME. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED EXACTLY ON MARCH 16 AND THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE HAD REPLACED THE COOLANT STAND PIPE STANDPIPE. THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH VIN YET IT IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENS.

04/06/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

RECALL 14S17 SPECIFIED THAT A FAULTING WIRING HARNESS FOR THE MAP SENSOR COULD BE REPAIRED BY SPLICING THE WIRING HARNESS. I HAD THIS RECALL WORK PERFORMED ON MY VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2014, BUT SINCE THEN THE SYMPTOMS WHICH LED TO THE ORIGINAL RECALL PERSISTED. MULTIPLE TIMES, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED IN TRAFFIC ON A CITY STREET, OR FAILED TO RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUTS WHILE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY. THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. SINCE THEN, FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ADVISING FULL REPLACEMENT OF THE SAME WIRING HARNESS (NOT JUST A SPLICE). THIS IS PERFORMED AT MY COST, NOT FMC'S. FULL REPLACEMENT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL SOLUTION TO THIS RECALL, AND A SECOND RECALL OR REVISION SHOULD BE ISSUED TO FORCE FORD TO PROVIDE A FULL SOLUTION RATHER THAN A HALF-MEASURE.

04/06/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

MY FORD ESCAPE 2013 STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, LIKE A PARKING LOT, AT A STOP SIGN. IT HAS DONE IT NOW 4 TIMES IN 2016. THE ENGINE JUST LOSES POWER AND STALLS. THE RED OIL LAMP AND BATTERY LAMP COME ON. NO SYSTEM CHECK MESSAGES SHOW. IT WILL START SOMETIMES AND STALL AGAIN IMMEDIATELY, SOMETIMES IT STARTS AND THEN IS OK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TRIP. THE FORD DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY CHECKED IT RIGHT AFTER AN INCIDENT. OFFERED TO DRIVE IT TILL THEY FIND THE PROBLEM AND GIVE ME LOANER TILL THEN. ???

04/05/2016
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 09/12/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F74DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/04/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WHILE DESCENDING A HILL, THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV UP TO 4000 RPMS AND BACK TO NORMAL, TACHOMETER WAS ALSO SHOWING REVS, MY WIFE HAD TO HOLD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE DURING THIS TIME. SHE STOPPED THE CAR AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND SHIFTED BACK TO DRIVE AND CAR HAD NO FURTHER INCIDENTS.

04/01/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

MY CAR WAS EFFECTED BY RECALL 13S12. THIS RECALL HAS A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ISSUES DEALING WITH ENGINE COOLANT AND CRACKS IN ENGINE CYLINDERS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE RECALLS FIXED ON IT. 5 MONTHS LATER, MY ENGINE STILL HAS THE LOCALIZED OVERHEATING, ANTIFREEZE LEAKS AND ENGINE CRACKS. THE ENTIRE ENGINE IS RUINED. THE DEALERSHIP SOLD ME A CAR THAT WAS COMPLETELY UNSAFE FOR MY CHILDREN AND I. THIS RECALL IS SAID TO CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. EVEN AFTER THEY INITIALLY FIXED THE RECALLS, THE VEHICLE STILL WILL OVERHEAT AND CAUSE FIRES! ADDITIONALLY - RUINING THE VEHICLE ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT REPAIR, REPLACE OR REFUND BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY ALREADY CLOSED THE RECALL OUT - EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FIXED.

03/31/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/14/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE MESSAGE BOARD INDICATOR REQUESTED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE STOPPED. FOUR MONTHS PRIOR, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE UNDER A MANUFACTURER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FRACTURES ON THE CYLINDER CAUSED ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND DAMAGE THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

03/28/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/28/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F76DU******
Summary

LATCHES LOCKS LINKAGES THIS IS THE SECON DOOR WITH PROBLEMS. FIRST THA BACK DOOR AND NOW THE DRIVER DOOR DOENT CLOSE. IT OPENED DURING DRIVING AND DOESNT CLOSE. 3/28/16.

03/25/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE COOLANT SYSTEM. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, SMOKE AND A BURNING ODOR WAS DETECTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

03/24/2016
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/23/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ACCELERATING TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE TRANSMISSION SHOOK SEVERELY. THE CONTACT STOPPED AGAIN AND WAITED APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE THEN THE VEHICLE STARTED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES IN ONE WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,121. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF *TR

03/21/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/19/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TWICE NOW THE RPM ACCELERATE UP AND DOWN WITHOUT YOU PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. SERVICE ENGINE LIKE APPEARS. THEN WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN IT TRIED ACCELERATING WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. VERY SCARY.

03/21/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/21/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

WASTEGATE SOLENOID NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BUT THE RECALL ONLY COVERS CARS MANUFACTURED IN JULY 2012 OR BEFORE. OURS WAS MANUFACTURED IN FEBRUARY 2013, 7 MONTHS LATER.

03/20/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 03/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

DRIVING @ 70MPH, GET READY TO MAKE A TURN BY SLOWING DOWN. PUSH ON THE BRAKE TO STOP AND THERE IS NO POWER ASSIST. OVERSHOOT CORNER AND FINALLY STOP APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET PAST WHERE I NEEDED TO TURN. DRIVING ON RURAL ROADS IS THE ONLY REASON I WAS NOT IN AN ACCIDENT. I STILL HAD 20 MILES TO GO TO GET HOME. HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. THEY SAY THE VACUUM PUMP HAS FAILED. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF THIS FAILURE.

03/16/2016
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 09/15/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

EXCESSIVE REAR BRAKE WEAR RESULTING IN NEED FOR NEW ROTORS AND PADS AT LESS THAN 20K MILES. OWNER HAS COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT THAT TIME AND WAS TOLD SYSTEM WAS OK. BY 30K MILES REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SEVERE SCORING OF ROTORS AND PADS WORN THROUGH. VEHICLE IS DRIVEN SAFELY: NOT CHARGING STOP SIGNS, BACKING OFF FOR STALE GREEN LIGHTS, ETC. VERY LITTLE BRAKE USAGE TO SLOW DOWN IN THIS VEHICLE. REAR ROTORS AND PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACE AND IT WAS FOUND THAT VERY LITTLE TO NO LUBE WAS FOUND ON THE CALIPER PINS. FRONTS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND ARE NOT GOING TO NEED ATTENTION FOR MANY MORE MILES. IT APPEARS THAT THE BALANCE BETWEEN STOPPING BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES MAY BE A DESIGN PROBLEM. REAR ROTOR DIAMETER TO FRONT ROTOR DIAMETER IS 300MM TO 330MM WHICH MAY BE TOO LITTLE SWEPT AREA VERSUS INADEQUATE FRONT PRESSURE. FRONT PADS WILL BE REPLACED TO ESTABLISH A NEW BASELINE FOR COMPARISON. FORD WAS NOTIFIED VIA PHONE AND EMAIL TO LITTLE OR NO SATISFACTION. I'M SURPRISED THAT A FORMERLY RESPONSIVE COMPANY HAS GOTTEN SO FAR BEHIND IN CUSTOMER COMPLAINT HANDLING. CHECKING THE WEB, NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF THIS TYPE OF PERFORMANCE HAVE BEEN FOUND. IT IS MY OPINION THAT A "CONCERN" SHOULD BE OPENED IMMEDIATELY. EVEN MY SELLING DEALER IS UNRESPONSIVE, YET FORD PERSONNEL COULD NOT SUGGEST AN ALTERNATIVE DEALER NOR SHARE DEALER RATINGS WITH THEIR CUSTOMER. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN PLAGUED BY NUMEROUS RECALLS ALREADY AND THERE ARE YET TWO MORE TO BE PROCESSED. A LOT OF GOOD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES ONE! HELP PLEASE.

03/16/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/16/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURS AND "STEERING ASSIST FAULT-SERVICE REQUIRED" WARNING APPEARS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. STEERING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSIST IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT.

03/09/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/10/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

CORRESPONDENCE WITH FLOOD FORD OF EAST GREENWICH, RI TO: MICHAEL WHYTE (FORD SERVICE ADVISER), RE: CRASH RISK WITH 2013 FORD ESCAPE (STALLING WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO LACK OF BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING). VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO 2 DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS FOR SAME PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD DIAGNOSE AND/OR REPLICATE PROBLEM. THIS ISSUE AND CIRCUMSTANCE HAS BEEN REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES UPON GOGGLE SEARCHES (PLEASE SEE BELOW). I CONTACTED THE FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AGAIN TODAY TO DOCUMENT THE SITUATION SURROUNDING OUR VEHICLE (CASE # 8980601). PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAD CONTACTED THEM ORIGINALLY ON FEBRUARY 29TH (CASE #8916920) AND THEY REFERRED ME TO THE FLOOD DEALERSHIP AFTER WE HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO THE TASCA DEALERSHIP ON FEBRUARY 28TH AND 29TH. THEY TRIED TO CONTACT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FLOOD FORD AT 4:00PM TODAY BUT WERE NOT ABLE TO GET THROUGH. I ALSO CONTACTED THE CONSUMERS FOR AUTO RELIABILITY AND SAFETY AND THEY RESPONDED BACK WITH THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE AND STRONGLY EMPHASIZED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL CRASH RISK. I AM ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF REPORTING THE DEFECT TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THE WJAR CONSUMER ADVOCATE DEPARTMENT SURROUNDING OUR DILEMMA TO SEE IF THEY CAN HELP US AS WELL. HOPEFULLY THE EXPERTS AT FORD CAN HELP PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS AS TO HOW TO BEST ADDRESS THIS SITUATION. WITH BEST REGARDS, VICTOR HTTP://WWW.AUTONEWS.COM/ARTICLE/20140815/OEM11/140819918/FORD-RECALLS- > 2013 -ESCAPE-FOR-11TH-TIME-THIS-TIME-FOR-WIRING-PROBLEM > > > HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/ESCAPE/2013/ENGINE/ENGINE_STALLS_SHUTS > _DO > WN_WHILE_DRIVING.SHTML > > HTTP://WWW.LEMONLAW.COM/WORDPRESS/FORD-ESCAPE-STALLING-PROBLEMS-CONTIN > UE- > 160000-VEHICLES-RECALLED/

03/09/2016
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 02/11/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,196.

03/04/2016
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/04/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

CAR NEARLY STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM A SLOWER SPEED. RPMS REV UP AND WHEN IT FINALLY GOES, IT SURGES FORWARD. THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE ME TO BE REAR ENDED! I'VE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TWICE ALREADY FOR THIS PROBLEM, YET IT CONTINUES. THERE ARE TWO TIMES WHEN IT OCCURS. FIRST IS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND SECOND IS IF YOU'VE HAD TO SLOW DOWN (WHEN ANOTHER CAR IS TURNING OFF THE ROAD) AND THEN YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. USUALLY HAPPENS IN LOWER GEARS AROUND 15-30 MPH.

03/04/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/03/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

PURCHASED VEHICLE IN AUGUST OF 2014 WITH 28,000 MILES ON IT. ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS AGO THE VEHICLE JUST STALKED, LOST ALL POWER THEN DIED ON MY WIFE WITH MY 19 MONTH OLD BABY GIRL IN THE CAR. VEHICLE STARTS RIGHT BACK UP WHEN THIS OCCURS. IT HAPPENS A COUPLE OF TIMES A WEEK AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. SOMETIMES IT WILL DIE WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCELERATE OR MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. TOOK IT TO THE SAME FORD DEALER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AND THEY WERE ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, NO CODES ARE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN IT HAPPENS. THE FORD SERVICE WRITER AND TECHNICIAN SAID THAT IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. THE VEHICLE HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT HOWEVER I WAS TOLD NO WARRANTY OR RECALL COVERED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE THROTTLE BODY. I PAID FOR THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIR. LESS THAN 48 HOURS LATER THE VEHICLE DIES AGAIN ON MY WIFE WHILE PULLING OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. AGAIN WITH MY CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT.

03/01/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J99D4******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY, BUT WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,000.

02/22/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/19/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO STOP AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY DAY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,300.

02/18/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/17/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE OIL, THE BATTERY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.

02/17/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/18/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

CAR STALLS WHEN DRIVING VERY DANGEROUS! FORD HAS NO IDEA WHATS WRONG!

02/15/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/15/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

USING THE OVER DOOR HANDLE ASSIST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE, BOTH ENDS SNAPPED OFF (BROKEN AT THE BASE) CAUSING ME TO HIT MYSELF IN THE FACE AND CUT MY NOSE WITH ONE OF THE BROKEN ENDS. MY GLASSES DID PREVENT THE BROKEN END FROM HITTING MY EYE.

02/03/2016
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/26/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

WAS IN REVERSE PULLING OUT OF DRIVE WAY, CROSS TRAFFIC INDICATOR WENT OFF AND CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE, PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND DROVE AFTER IT STOPPED SHAKING. WHEN I CAME TO THE FIRST LIGHT THE CAR WOULD NOT GO EVEN AS I HAD ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN, THE CAR REVVED BUT DID NOT MOVE UNTIL A MINUTE LATER IT SLOWLY BEGAN TO MOVE WITH ACCELERATOR ALL THE WAY DOWN. GRADUALLY IT PICKED UP SPEED AGAIN BUT KEPT ON SHAKING. WHILE AT THE LIGHT THE CAR SEEMED TO BE LOOSING ELECTRICAL POWER AND FELT AS THOUGH IT WOULD SHUT OFF AS IT HAD LOST ALL POWER BEFORE DUE TO THE COLLISION INDICATORS SENSING A CRASH.

02/01/2016
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G99DU******
Summary

FUEL TANK COMPRESSING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROUGH IDLE, SURGE OR STALL WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. HAS STALLED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. FORD REQUIRES A $100 FEE TO CHECK VEHICLE AND STATED CUSTOMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS AND THEN SEE IF FORD WILL REIMBURSE.

01/28/2016
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/31/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR HAD FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

01/28/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/28/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

I HAVE A 1.6 L FORD ESCAPE. IT STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY - USUALLY WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR AND BEGIN TO MOVE IT. RESTART IS HARD. I HAVE PULLED OUT INTO BUSY HIGHWAY AND IT HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ACCIDENT POTENTIAL WAS GREAT. IT MAY BE RELATED TO THE 2L RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE JUST ISSUED. N0 CODE WAS FOUND WHEN A MECHANIC READ THE MEMORY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES. REPLACED BATTERY AND ADDED GAS CONDITIONER. NO CHANGE

01/22/2016
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/31/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* 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.

01/14/2016
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 08/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

IT WAS APPROXIMATELY AUG. 5, 2015. IT WAS RAINING THAT EVENING, AND THE WIPER QUIT WORKING WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL IN A PARKING LOT. WE WERE UNABLE TO GET IT WORKING AND HAD TO CHANGE VEHICLES UNTIL THE RAIN STOPPED THAT NIGHT. WE TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE WIPER MOTOR HAD ALREADY GONE BAD. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT'S EMPLOYEE INDICATED THE CAR'S EUROPEAN STYLE WIPERS WERE MORE PRONE TO FAILURE. ON THIS VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER ROTATES RIGHT TO LEFT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ROTATES LEFT TO RIGHT.

01/13/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 02/05/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

ONGOING LIST OF RECALLS SOME OF WHICH DO NOT EVEN WORK ITS A DANGEROUS DISTRACTING VEHICLE TO DRIVE ENDLESS TRIPS TO THE DEALERS.THIS IS NOT A SAFE AND RELIABLE CAR

01/13/2016
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/12/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,424. ...UPDATED 04/19/16 *BF *CN

01/11/2016
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 09/28/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

01/11/2016
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 01/07/2011
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THAT VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE 235/550R18 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE FRONT TIRES WERE FOUND WITH PREMATURE STEEL BELT SEPARATION. ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES EXHIBITED SIDEWALL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

01/11/2016
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 01/11/2016
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED AS TO WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,100.

01/11/2016
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/31/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR LOST ALL POWER AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. GOT OUT TO GET A BETTER LOOK WHEN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES.

01/11/2016
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Incident Date: 12/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J92DU******
Summary

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT FIRST BEGAN TO APPEAR AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES. INITIALLY THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF AFTER A FEW WEEKS, THEN STAYED ON PERMANENTLY UNTIL I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. AFTER I LEFT THE DEALER, THE ENGINE LIGHT REAPPEARED AFTER APPROXIMATELY A MONTH WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND STAYED ON STEADY AT APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES. THE DEALER STATED IT HAD TO DO WITH FUELING THE CAR. I TOOK PARTICULAR CARE IN NOTICING WHEN THIS CURRENT ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED. IT WAS NO WHERE NEAR FUELING OF THE CAR. IT WAS DURING THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THANK GOD IT HAS NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH ANY "REAL" ISSUE OTHER THAN THE FACT THAT I CAN'T USE THE CLICKER TO AUTO-START MY CAR DURING WHAT HAS UP UNTIL NOW BEEN A RELATIVELY MILD WINTER. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SO MANY TIMES, I AM ON A FIRST NAME BASIS WITH THE FORD STAFF. BUY JAPAN.

01/07/2016
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/25/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

MAJOR PROBLEM WITH FORD VEHICLES SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERING LIFT GATE GLASS. 2013 ESCAPE'S REAR GLASS SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED TWO TIMES IN 10 DAYS. IN BOTH INCIDENTS THE CAR WAS STATIONARY. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR WAS IN FREEZING TEMPS, WARMING UP W/DEFROST ON. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS IN FREEZING TEMPS BUT NOT STARTED.

12/30/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/07/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT KEPT RANDOMLY FLASHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A SHORT WITH THE WIRES AND THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,612.

12/26/2015
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 12/09/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

THE DOOR LATCH ON THE REAR DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN BECAUSE THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH AND OPENED WHEN MAKING A TURN. THIS IS THE SAME DOOR LATCH THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON OTHER FORD MODELS. WHY IS THIS RECALLED PART ON OTHER MODELS NOT RECALLED IN THE FORD ESCAPE. IT IS THE SAME PART.

12/21/2015
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 08/06/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT, NOW IT WILL NOT RETRACT ENOUGH TO PROPERLY FIT DRIVER, HANGING LOOSE ON TORSO AT ALL TIMES, AND CONDITIONS. CLEARLY THIS IS A FAILED SAFETY DEVICE, REQUIRED BY LAW. CAR WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, WHERE FOR $100.00, I WAS TOLD IT'S NOT COVERED AND PARTS ALONE ARE $800.00 VEHICLE IS MODEL YEAR 2013 WITH 80,000 MILES.

12/20/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/17/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

BOUGHT CAR OCTOBER 2013, IN FALL OF 2014 BECAME AWARE OF FIRST RECALL FOR ENGINE, HOWEVER PARTS WEREN'T AVAILABLE. BY SPRING 2015, HAD FOUR OR FIVE DIFFERENT RECALL NOTICES AND WHILE WAITING TO DROP CAR OFF FOR SCHEDULED RECALL MAINTENANCE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TWO DAYS BEFORE DROP OFF DATE, ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING. TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL, AFTER ALMOST A WEEK GOT IT BACK. WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS ALL OUT OF WHACK AND ENGINE OVERHEATING CONTINUED INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND REPLACED ONE OF THE COIL PACKS, O2SENSOR, AND COOLANT VALVE. HAVE CONTINUED TO HAVE INTERMITTENT OVERHEATING ISSUES RESULTING IN MULTIPLE TRIPS TO MECHANIC FOR SERVICE. REPLACED O2 SENSOR AGAIN. THIS PAST TIME, WHILE ON THE INTERSTATE, CAR STARTED OVERHEATING AND RESULTED IN HAVING TO BACK DOWN OFF THE ENTRANCE RAMP (AS I HAD PULLED OVER TO LET THE CAR COOL) BECAUSE IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AND STOPPED ACCELERATING. INSTANCES OF OVERHEATING OCCURRED WHILE CAR WAS EITHER IN MOTION OR EVEN WHEN JUST PUTTING THE CAR IN GEAR. THIS LAST TIME, I HAD TO DRIVE IN LIMP MODE TO THE RENTAL CAR AGENCY TO RENT A CAR BECAUSE I WAS GOING TO MISS A FLIGHT. MY MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO TRY AND REPLACE SOME ADDITIONAL PARTS ON THE CAR AND ENABLE ME TO BRING IT HOME, BUT ONCE AGAIN, IT WENT INTO LIMP MODE AFTER OVERHEATING WHILE WE WERE DRIVING.

12/18/2015
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY '13 ESCAPE SE AT THE END OF SEPT 2014. IN DECEMBER '14 IT STARTED LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL ALL OVER THE DRIVEWAY WHILE IT WAS PARKED. THE WEATHER STRIP WAS FALLING OFF THE DOOR. THEN WHEN IT WAS RAINING, WATER POURED IN THROUGH THE READING LIGHT AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK 3 WEEKS FOR REPAIRS AND RECALLS TO BE DONE. IT WENT BACK FOR OTHER RECALLS TWICE. IN NOVEMBER '15 I GOT AN ALERT WHILE DRIVING THAT COOLANT WAS LOW (3 WEEKS POST OIL CHANGE AND "THE WORKS") AND IT WAS DANGEROUSLY LOW. I REFILLED IT AND BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALER - THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE SO IT WENT UNREPAIRED. DECEMBER '15, I TURNED MY CAR ON AND RECEIVED AN ALERT "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" WHILE STILL IN PARK. I HAD TO MOVE IT A FEW BLOCKS AND DROVE IT AT A SLOW RATE, THE CAR JERKED BACK & FORTH WHILE I DROVE IT THE 2 BLOCKS BEFORE I PARKED IT AGAIN. ALSO BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THE ALERT CODE WAS FOR A FUEL LINE ISSUE, BUT WHEN THEY TESTED IT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY ISSUES.

12/08/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/22/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

THE CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN SLIPPED BACK INTO GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN DRIVE. THIS STARTED HAPPENING EVERY FEW MINUTES REGARDLESS OF WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE WAS IN. THE PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING THUS MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

12/03/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/22/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

FOR A FEW MONTHS LOW COOLANT LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND I WOULD FILL IT. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. BEFORE I COULD HAVE IT CHECKED OUT, I WAS DRIVING FOR ONLY FIVE MINUTES AND A RED INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN. IT READ, HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE, STOP SAFELY. MANAGED TO GET CAR HOME AND CHECKED THE LEVEL OF COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE. IT WAS WELL BELOW THE MIN LEVEL. FILLED IT UP AND THE FLUID LEAKED OUT RIGHT AWAY. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER FOR SERVICE. IT WAS A FAULTY COOLANT DIVERTER VALVE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. FORD TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY WHICH WAS A LITTLE CONFUSING TO ME. ALSO, I KNOW THERE WERE MANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE THAT WERE TAKEN CARE OF. ONE INVOLVING COOLING SYSTEM. NOT SURE IF THIS PROBLEM I JUST HAD WAS RELATED TO A PREVIOUS RECALL.

12/03/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/20/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

12/03/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

ESCAPE 2013 AWD 77,000 MILES. INTERNAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING THE DIFFERENTIAL. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IS BURN'T. THE TRANSMISSIONS SLIPS IN EVERY GEAR, EVENTUALLY PUTTING ITSELF IN TO NEUTRAL. A WELL ESTABLISHED, LOCAL AAA RECOMMENDED TRANSMISSION SHOP OWNER STATES ONLY ONE OPTION; REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $4,800. FURTHER, STATED THE PROBLEM WAS SOMETHING THAT HAD BEEN BUILDING UP FOR QUIET SOME TIME AND THAT IT'S SOME SORT OF DEFECT. WORST CASE SCENARIO, TRANSMISSIONS FAILS DUE TO DEFECT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS HAD 2 MAJOR REPAIRS SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN 2013 TOTALLING OVER $2,500. $2,500 + $4,800 = $7,300 FOR A VEHICLE ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. THIS MODEL NEEDS TO THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR POSSIBLY KILLED.

12/02/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

WE HAVE A 2013 CPO FORD TITANIUM WITH 30,000 MILES ON IT, AND IT RECENTLY STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH IT LOOSING POWER WHILE TRYING TO EXCELLERATE. MOST OF THE TIME IT IS FROM A STOPLIGHT OR SIGN, BUT ON OCCASION WHILE GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE STARTS TO STUMBLE, AND WON'T GET UP TO SPEED. THE "SERVICE ENGINE NOW" LIGHT COMES ON, AND WE HAVE TO LIMP TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN PUTTING IT IN NEUTRAL, THE ENGINE REVS UP TO 3000 RPMS BEFORE WE TURN IT OFF. AFTER LETTING THE COMPUTER "REBOOT " , THE ENGINE IS OK AND THE "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT GOES OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US AT LEAST SIX TIMES IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. TWICE WE HAVE HAD IT TO CREST LINCOLN (PURCHASED FROM) IN WOODBURY, CT., AND ONCE TO AN INDEPENDENT TECHNICIAN WITH NEITHER OF THEM ABLE TO GET A FAULT CODE FROM THE COMPUTER MEMORY. IT IS COMPLETELY VOID OF ANY FAULT CODES! MY NEPHEW HAS THE SAME CAR FROM ANOTHER DEALER, AND THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM! IT PUTS US IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. EVERY TIME WE PULL AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN, WE HOPE THERE IS NOT A DUMP TRUCK GOING TO RUN US OVER! THE NHTSA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS SAFETY ISSUE!

12/02/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/22/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE EMITTED SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT FLAMES WERE RELEASING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE OIL LEAKED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO CATCH ON FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT DEALER SOLD THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) PERFORMED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

11/30/2015
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 10/26/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE TEMPERATURE STARTED RUNNING HOT, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THERMOSTAT AND HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.

11/23/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/25/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

ON 10-25-15, I WAS DRIVING A FEW MILES FROM MY HOME WHEN A LIGHT CAME ON STATING "HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE, PULL OVER SAFELY." WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF PULLING OVER, THE FLAMES CAME OUT FRM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. WITHIN 5 MINUTES MY VEHICLE WAS FULLY ENGULFED INSIDE AND COMPLETELY DESTROYED. I CONTATED THE DEALERSHIP WHO INFORMED ME OF A RECALL THAT OIL COULD LEAK ONTO THE ENGINE AND START A FIRE. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. I WAS GIVEN A NUMBER FOR FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS. I NOTIFIED THEM OF WHAT HAPPENDED AND WAS TOLD THEY TURNED MY CASE OVER TO THEIR LEGAL COUNSEL AND I WOULD RECIEVE A WRITTEN RESPONSE FROM FORD IN 15 BUSINESS DAYS. IHAVE STILL NOT RECIEVED A LETTER AND I WAS TOLD I JUST HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE LETTER.

11/20/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/17/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE IGNITION KEY INDEPENDENTLY MOVED INTO THE OFF POSITION AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

11/17/2015
Components: STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/16/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

ON 10-10-2015, OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE 4WD STARTED DISPLAYING AN ABS ERROR CODE, ALONG WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ERROR AND A "HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE" ERROR MESSAGE, SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE ABS BRAKES WOULD ENGAGE AT LOW TRAVEL SPEED. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT A REAR WHEEL SENSOR HAD FAILED. THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR TWO WEEKS AND RETURNED IT ON 10-21-2015. IT HAD 24,273 MILES ON IT. NOW, 3 WEEKS LATER, ON 10-16-2015, THE VERY SAME PROBLEM HAS RECURRED, WITH THE DASH LIGHTS DISPLAYING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE AND THE "HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE". THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSING THE BRAKES TO GRAB, RENDERING THE CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS CAR IS A 'LEMON' IN OUR OPINION, AS IT HAS HAD 5 MAJOR BREAKDOWNS, INCLUDING A MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEM AT 720 MILES, A FAILURE OF THE AIR BAG CONTROLLER, TWO PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS SYSTEM, AS DOCUMENTED HEREIN, AND TWO RECALLS RELATED TO THE ENGINE POTENTIALLY CATCHING ON FIRE DUE TO A FUEL LEAK (A RECALL, FOLLOWED BY A RECALL TO FIX THE RECALL). I SINCERELY BELIEVE THAT THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS AND HAVE ASKED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO BUY BACK THIS VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY HAVE REFUSED TO DO SO. I FEAR THAT MY WIFE AND I ARE NOT SAFE WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR DUE TO THE HIGH NUMBER OF DEFECTS ON THIS ONE PARTICULAR VEHICLE. I AM REPORTING THIS ABS/TRACTION CONTROL PROBLEM SINCE IT HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE, AS I BELIEVE IT LIKELY IMPACTS OTHER FORD ESCAPES MADE AT THE SAME TIME, AND LIKELY INDICATES A BAD BATCH OF WHEEL SENSORS THAT ARE FAILING PREMATURELY IN THE FIELD. SINCE THE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL SENSOR DISABLES THE ABS AND TCS SYSTEMS, THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT, AS IT CAN HAPPEN COMPLETELY AT RANDOM. MY WIFE WAS 100 MILES FROM HOME LAST TIME AND HAD TO DRIVE BACK WITH THE ABS & TCS NOT FUNCTIONING.) THIS CAR IS "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED"! *TR

11/15/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX1DU******
Summary

MULTIPLE TIMES CHECK ENGINE SERVICE ENGINE FAULT NOW COMES ON, KILLING ALL POWER AND STEERING TO VEHICLE. STALLED OUT IN TRAFFIC, ON HIGHWAY, AT A STOP, LOW SPEED, NO SPEED, HIGH SPEED. LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE OR CONTROL VEHICLE. TRACTION CONTROL SENSOR LIGHT LIT UP, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIT UP, AIRBAG SENSOR LIT UP AND YET RUNNING THE CHECK SYSTEMS ON IT RESPONDS THAT ALL SYSTEMS ARE NORMAL AND NO ACTIVE MESSAGES. PREVIOUSLY HAD ISSUE WITH A BAD WHEEL SENSOR AFFECTING RPM'S, SPEED, AND ACCELERATION. IT TOOK THE DEALER 4 DAYS TO FIGURE THAT OUT AS NO COMPUTER CODES DISPLAYED. WHEN TURNING THE LIGHTS ON MANUALLY, THE SENSOR ON THE DASH DOESN'T LIGHT UP AND IT DOES NOT TURN THE LIGHTS ON UNLESS IT IS COMPLETELY DARK OUTSIDE. NOT GOOD FOR THESE RAINY OVERCAST MORNINGS. THE ENGINE STALLING HAPPENED IN ALL DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND TRAVELING IN INNER CITY TRAFFIC AND LOSING POWER HAS PROVEN TO BE QUITE DANGEROUS. IT FIRST HAPPENED YESTERDAY WHILE TRAVELING SHORT TRIP TURNING INTO PARKING LOT. TODAY IT OCCURRED 12 TIMES IN A SPAN OF A 25 MILE TRIP WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE CAR. I READ THE FORD WEBSITE AND NTSA ONES AND FEEL IT COULD POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO RECALL # 14S17 BUT WHEN I RUN THE VIN NUMBER, IT ONLY SHOWS ACTIVE RECALL RELATED TO AIRBAGS. IT HAS HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS SINCE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND DEALER WHERE PURCHASED NEVER SEEMS TO KNOW OR HAVE PARTS IN ORDER TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, YOU LOSE ALL ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN OR WHERE IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. WE WERE SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I ACCELERATED AND IT LOST POWER AND THERE WAS NOWHERE TO GET THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AS IT WAS TRAFFIC ALL AROUND US. I TURNED MY HAZARDS ON AND PRAYED WE DIDN'T GET HIT BY THE ONCOMING ONSLAUGHT OF TRAFFIC.

11/15/2015
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 05/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

2013 SEL AND HAVE FRONT END NOISE. WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT AND SOMETIMES TO THE RIGHT, THE FRONT END WILL MAKE A LOUD POPPING NOISE. IT FEELS LIKE THE FRONT WHEEL IS FALLING OFF. BEEN TO FORD OVER 6 TIMES AND PROBLEM IS BACK FOUR MONTH LATER.

11/14/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/06/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

ENGINE COOLANT SERVICE REQUIRED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. CHECKED COOLANT LOW. ADDED COOLANT 4 DAYS LATER THE SAME MESSAGE APPEARS AGAIN. ADD MORE COOLANT. TAKE MY VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO THE LEAK. WHICH IS A RECALL ON OTHER 2013 FORD ESCAPE BUT APPARENTLY NOT MINES. I HAVE T REPLACE WATER PUMP, GASKET, SERVICING BELT AND 1 GALLON OF COOLANT FOR OVER $1100.00 WITH NO HELP FROM FORD. WHEN THEY KNOW THEY SHOULD DUE A RECALL ON ALL 2013 FORD ESACAPES.

11/14/2015
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/06/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9DUB******
Summary

POWER STEERING QUIT INSTANTLY MAKING STEERING IMPOSSIBLE. RESTARTED ENGINE 15 MINUTES LATER AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. TOOK TO DEALER WHERE SAME ERROR CODE SHOWED AND POWER STEERING QUIT AGAIN. HAD REPAIRS DONE FOR $1600 AT 49,500 MILES. FORTUNATELY, VEHICLE SITTING STILL WHEN STEERING WENT OUT.

11/06/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING GOING 40 MPH & CAR JUST DIED, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF ALMOST GOT RE ENDED AS THE CAR JUST CAME TO A STOP. I WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. ALL THE POWER STAYED ON BUT THE ENGINE DIED AND THE CAR LOST MOMENTUM.

11/02/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/19/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE PLACED IN PARK TO PREVENT THE STALLING. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. THE MECHANIC REFILLED THE COOLANT RESERVOIR, HOWEVER THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

10/29/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 10/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY CAR RUNS FINE WHEN I START IT AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE. IF I MAKE A STOP AND TURN MY CAR OFF, AND THEN RESTART IT WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, IT BEGINS TO STALL AS I AM DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, I HAVE TO SHUT MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT . MOST TIMES I HAVE TO RESTART IT 3 TO 4 TIMES BEFORE IT STOPS STALLING. THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE I AM TYPICALLY IN TRAFFIC WHEN IT STALLS. SO I HAVE TO STOP WHEREVER MY CAR STALLS IN ORDER TO RESTART IT. THIS NORMALLY HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS.

10/27/2015
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/16/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

THE LIFTGATE IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE POWERED LIFT GATE RAISES UP AFTER THE BUTTON IS PUSHED, OPENS FULL, STOPS FULLY OPENED FOR A SPLIT SECOND BEFORE SLAMMING DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE LIFTGATE WILL NOT STAY OPEN ON ITS OWN, NO MATTER HOW YOU OPEN IT. WARNING: COULD CAUSE BODILY INJURY, BE AWARE OF THE LIFTGATE AT ALL TIMES.

10/23/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/10/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMVU9HX7DU******
Summary

COOLANT ISSUES, OVERHEATING AND VEHICLE STOPPING COMPLETELY, THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES; HEAD GASKET REPLACED, TURBO REPLACED, SPARK PLUGS COMING OUT ON THEIR OWN, WHEEL BEARING AND SENSOR GONE, TOUCH SCREEN GONE

10/19/2015
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 06/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED AND PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WITH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

10/15/2015
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 10/08/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FUEL VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE DAMPER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN 2014, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V584000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED RECENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

10/15/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, HOWEVER IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

10/13/2015
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/12/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96EU******
Summary

MY MOM'S CAR IS A REMOTE FOB PUSH BUTTON START AN STOP AND SHE CANNOT HEAR THE CAR RUNNING TO CUT OFF SOMETIMES LEAVING IT RUNNING. WE ASKED THE FORD DEALER TO PROGRAM A 3 MINUTE IDLE SHUT DOWN BUT COULD NOT ACCOMODATE. NO INJURY HAS BEEN CAUSED.

10/08/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/02/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS HAS GONE BAD ON MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE CAUSING FAILURE IN THE CRUISE CONTROL, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, 911 ASSIST SYSTEM AND FINALLY CAUSING THE ORIGINAL FACTORY KEYS TO NOT BE RECOGNIZED BY THE CAR (THE CAR WON'T START WITH THE KEYS). COSTS TO REPAIR BY DEALERSHIP $1,800. FURTHER, AN INJECTOR WENT FAULTY A FEW MONTHS AGO WITH A COST OF $800 TO REPAIR.

10/04/2015
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/20/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

THE PASSENGER DOOR OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. RECALL 14S03 DOES NOT APPLY TO MY MODEL.

09/29/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 09/24/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS HAD A TOTAL OF 12 RECALLS. IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS I HAVE HAD THE CAR TO WILSON FORD FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE GOING TO WORK. THE CAR STUTTERED, ACTING LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ANY GAS AND WANTED TO STALL. I WAS AFRAID I WAS GOING TO GET HIT FROM BEHIND. THE CAR WOULD ONLY GO ABOUT 30-40 MILES AN HOUR. WILSON FORD SAID THEY REPLACED A MAP SENSOR. I DROVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT A WEEK. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED . WILSON'S TOLD ME THE SENSOR WAS BAD. THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. THEY THEN SAID THEY HAD TO RESET THE COMPUTER AND FIX A FRACTURED WIRE. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR LAST THURSDAY. MY GRANDSON WAS A PASSENGER. THIS PROBLEM AGAIN OCCURRED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ALSO FORD COMPANY WITHOUT ANY SATISFACTION. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA ON SEPT 28 VIA TELEPHONE. I SPOKE WITH AMY AROUND 7PM. I GAVE HER ALL MY INFO. WE WERE CUT OFF BY HER LINE. I'M NOT SURE ALL INFO WAS RECORDED. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THE WV STATE ATTORNEYS OFFICE. MY CAR IS STILL AT WILSON FORD. I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM.

09/29/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/17/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 23,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

09/25/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/13/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOUCH SCREEN, RADIO, AND NAVIGATION FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.

09/10/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN PARKED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A PASSING MOTORIST. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI-FREEZE HAD LEAKED UNTO THE ENGINE CAUSING THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.

09/05/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE JERKING STUTTERING PROBLEM WENT FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND HALF. TODAY IT CAME BACK WITH A VENGEANCE. WHILE DRIVING FROM MASSACHUSETTS TO NEW YORK TO SPEND THE HOLIDAY WITH THE FAMILY GOT ABOUT 20 MILES AWAY FROM HOME STARTED STUTTERING JERKING THEN WENT TO PAY THE TOLL SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC SHE DIED . 5 LANE HIGHWAY WOULD START BUT PUT IN DRIVE DIED. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE BOUGHT THE THING. WIFE TOLD ME SHE DON'T EVEN WANT TO SEE IT IN THE DRIVEWAY EVER AGAIN WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS SHE FEELS UNSAFE DRIVING IT

09/03/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/02/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

DRIVING ON ROAD AND HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING CAME ON. PULLED OVER AT FIRST SAFE AREA, A VERY SHORT DISTANCE. SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND IN APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD.

09/01/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. MA 10/21/15 *CN

08/31/2015
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 10/26/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70EU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE SUSPENSION SHOCKS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. MA 10/8 *BF *CN *JB 3/28/18 *TR

08/28/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/19/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE ENGINE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRIPPING ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. MA 10/16/15 *CN

08/28/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/28/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

THE LATCH ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BROKE. I DID NOT SLAM IT OR EVEN SHUT IS HARD. I WAS ABLE TO BUNGIE THE DOOR CLOSED AND GOT IT TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I WENT TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE AFTER THE WORK WAS COMPLETE AND WHEN THEY WENT TO GET IT THEY SAID THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT. THE ATTENDANT WHO WENT TO GET IT SAID THE DOOR WAS OPEN SLIGHTLY WHEN HE GOT IN. SO I HAD TWO LATCHES BREAK WITHIN A MATTER OF HOURS, AND I STILL DON'T HAVE THE VEHICLE WITH ME. I CAME HOME AND SAW THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON SOME OF FORD'S OTHER MODELS. THIS IS CONCERNING BECAUSE IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THESE LATCHES BREAK FOR NO REASON AND AT RANDOM TIMES. I HAVE A YOUNG DAUGHTER AND NOW IT WILL BE IN THE BACK OF MY MIND WILL ANOTHER LATCH BREAK WHEN SHE IS IN THE VEHICLE, OR WILL MY WIFE OR I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. FORD HAS RECALLED LATCHES ON OTHER VEHICLES AND FROM THE PICTURES I HAVE SEEN LOOK ALMOST IDENTICAL TO THE THE ONES THAT BROKE ON OURS.

08/27/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/24/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WHEN SHIFTING FROM SPORT MODE (S) TO DRIVE (D), THE SHIFTER MECHANISM DOES NOT LOCK OUT NEUTRAL (WHICH SHOULD REQUIRE PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON.) I PUSHED THE SHIFTER FROM SPORT DIRECTLY TO NEUTRAL, CAUSING ME TO TEMPORARILY LOSE POWER WHILE MERGING.

08/27/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 08/27/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G99DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LATCH, THE PART WHICH CATCHES THE METAL BAR WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE, DOES NOT CLOSE AND SECURELY SHUT THE PASSENGER DOOR. IT WILL REMAIN OPEN AND OPEN UP IF I MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN. THE LATCH MECHANISM IS MALFUNCTIONING AND DOES NOT KEEP THE REAR DOOR CLOSED.

08/23/2015
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 08/22/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOG97DU******
Summary

AFTER TRAVELING ON A 5 HOUR ROUND TRIP I STOPPED TO FUEL. AFTER FUELING I STARTED MY ENGINE AND BEGIN TO PULL AWAY. NO STEERING!! RECEIVED MESSAGE 'STEERING ASSIST FAULT'. I WAS JUST TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75 MPH. IF I HAD BEEN TRAVELING AT THAT RATE WITH MY 3 GRANDCHILDREN RIDING....WELL, GOD ONLY KNOWS WHAT THE OUTCOME WOULD HAVE BEEN. IT WAS TOTALLY IN GOD'S HANDS THAT I STOPPED BEFORE IT SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING.

08/20/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/19/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

DRIVING DOWN STREET WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO LIMP MODE. VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PREVIOUS ENGINE FAULT SERVICE READINGS ON SCREEN. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR. IN SHOP AGAIN.

08/15/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/08/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A LOCAL ROAD IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THAT DAY, I'VE NEVER DRIVEN ON A FREEWAY, OR FASTER THAN 45 MPH, AND THE PROBLEM OCCURS ONLY AFTER NORMALLY LOW SPEED DRIVING FOR 15 MIN. I GOT THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD ME THE ERROR CODE IS P026B7, AND IT HAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. THAT PART IS NOT COVERED BY THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL BEFORE ASSOCIATED WITH THE COOLANT LEAKAGE, SO IT IS VERY SUSPICIOUS THAT THE COOLANT BYPASS VALVE IS ALSO INHERENTLY DEFECTED, CONSIDERING WITH SO MAY OTHER VEHICLES SHARING THE SAME FAILURE WITH THE SAME ENGINE.

08/14/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/13/2015
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H92DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 73 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT, BRAKE WARNING LIGHT, AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS ENGAGED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE PILLAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

08/14/2015
Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 02/28/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHAFT AND JOINT ASSEMBLY, BUSHING, SEALS, RIGHT FRONT AXLE, AND SHAFT JOINT FORWARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. FIVE MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED STRONG FUEL FUMES EMITTING IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V584000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

08/10/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

DOOR LATCH BROKE TWICE WHILE CAR WAS PARKED. BOTH TIMES I WAS SHOPPING AND CAME OUT TO FIND DOOR LATCH POPPED OPEN. FIRST TIME WAS 04/17/2014, REAR DRIVERS SIDE AND SECOND TIME WAS 03/28/15, DRIVER SIDE DOOR. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU CAN NOT CLOSE THE DOOR OR LATCH IT IN ANYWAY. I HAD TO FIND ROPE AND BUNGY CORDS TO TRY TO SECURE IT SHUT. I WAS TRANSPORTING MY GRANDCHILDREN AT THE TIME, ONE PRESCHOOLER AND ONE INFANT. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. AFTER 2ND LATCH BROKE I TALKED WITH A FORD CAR SALESMAN WHO INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR LATCHES.HE INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE BEEN RECALLED ON CERTAIN FORD VEHICLES.THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD! CHILDREN COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF DOOR SUDDENLY SWUNG OPEN WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU TURN A CORNER AND HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE BACK DOOR.

08/10/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/23/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM. THIS KEY ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO UNLOCK THE CAR BY SIMPLY TOUCHING THE DOOR HANDLE. THE SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES A FEATURE THAT PREVENTS THE DOORS FROM LOCKING OR UNLOCKS THE DOORS IMMEDIATELY IF KEYS ARE LEFT INSIDE THE CAR WITHOUT A DRIVER OR PASSENGER PRESENT. THE CAR ALSO INCLUDES A AUTO-LOCKING FEATURE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK ALL DOORS ONLY WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND BEGINS MOVING ABOVE 5 MPH. ON THREE OCCASIONS, INCLUDING THE LAST (7/22/2015) THIS SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT ITS BEHAVIOR WAS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF ITS INTENDED DESIGN. ON TWO OCCASIONS INVOLVING MY WIFE, WHO NATURALLY CARRIES THE KEYS IN HER PURSE. SHE HAS GOTTEN OUT OF THE CAR OR LOADED THE CAR FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE AND CLOSED THE DOOR WITHOUT LOCKING THE CAR MANUALLY. HER KEYS REMAINED IN HER BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WHILE SHE WALKED AROUND THE CAR TO RETRIEVE THEM OR TO ENTER THE DRIVERS SIDE. ON THESE OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS LOCKED ITSELF WITH THE KEYS INSIDE AS SOON AS SHE CLOSED THE DOOR AND SHE COULD NOT GET INTO THE CAR. THE FIRST TIME A WINDOW HAD TO BE BROKEN TO REGAIN ACCESS, THE SECOND THE DOOR WAS OPENED BY A LOCKSMITH. THE LAST TIME WE WERE AT A RESTAURANT I HAD A KEY IN MY SHIRT POCKET AND MY WIFE HAD HERS IN HER PURSE, WE GOT OUT TO SPEAK WITH FRIENDS BEFORE WE WENT IN. WHEN MY WIFE TURNED TO GET HER PURSE THE DOORS WERE LOCKED AND WOULD NOT UNLOCK, I WALKED OVER TO OPEN THE DOOR THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM ANY DOOR, PULLED THE KEY FROM MY POCKET AND PRESSED THE UNLOCK BUTTON NO RESPONSE, PUSHED IT TWO MORE TIMES BEFORE THE DRIVERS DOOR UNLOCKED. ALL OF THESE HAPPENED IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 97 THERE ARE TWO MAJOR FAILINGS OCCURRING. IF YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEYS AND CLOSE THE DOOR, IT CAN LOCK ITSELF. MAYBE WITH A CHILD INSIDE. FORD CANNOT REPLICATE THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM.

08/04/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/03/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS ANOTHER CAR SAFELY. THE ACCELERATOR DID NOT REACT FOR 4 SECONDS, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND IF OUR GOVERNMENT IS NOT LOOKING OUT FOR US, WHO IS. I NOTICED OTHER POSTINGS LIKE THIS AND I HAVE COMPLAINED TO FORD THAT I HAVE A LEMON AND THEY HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. DO I NEED TO START WRITING MY SENATOR OR CONGRESS PERSON FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN, WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR SOMEONE TO NOTICE THESE COMPLAINTS, A DEATH FROM THESE DEFECTS? FORD HAS CHOSEN TO IGNORE IT AND APPARENTLY THE NHTSA AS WELL. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH MY ESCAPE AND HAVE COMPLAINED TO FORD, I AM A VETERAN AND CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER AS I AM PUTTING THREE PEOPLE THROUGH COLLEGE. HELP!!!!!!!.....UPDATED 10-27-15 *BF

08/03/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 10/15/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE LACK OF PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF UPDATED 12/28/15.*JB

08/03/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/03/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT A 2013 FORD ESCAPE NEW IN NOV OF 2012. THIS IS AN UNSAFE CAR. EVERY SUMMER IN LAS VEGAS WHERE I LIVE THE CAR OVERHEATS AND I LOOSE ENGINE POWER. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY FOR ME AS I AM 71 YEARS OLD. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO FIX IT

08/03/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/22/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE STALLED/DIED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS ABOUT TO TURN ONTO AN EXTREMELY BUSY 6 LANE ROAD, SO I AM FORTUNATE (I SUPPOSE) THAT IT DID NOT DIE WHILE I WAS MAKING MY TURN. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALL FOR HELP. MY CHILD WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME. VERY SCARY.

07/31/2015
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 05/28/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE SHUTTING THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THE CONTACT'S RIGHT RING FINGER WAS CAUGHT BY THE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS RUSHED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED TO CORRECTLY AMPUTATE THE TOP OF THE RIGHT RING FINGER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

07/31/2015
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN PERFORMED ADDITIONAL UNKNOWN REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,615.

07/30/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F76DU******
Summary

THE BACK LEFT REAR DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY, WITH MY 9 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT. THANKS GOD NO ONE GET HURT. BUT IT WAS A VERY TRAUMATIC MOMENT FOR US. THEN WHEN I VISIT THE DEALER FORD MAYAGUEZ PUERTO RICO THEY SAID THAT I MUST PAY FOR REPLACEMENTS OF LATCHES. I LOOK FOR THE SAFETY RECALLS OF MY VEHICLE FORD ESCAPE 2013 AND IT WAS THE SAFETY RECALL #NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V-085 LATCHES/LOCK/LINKAGES. THE DEALER SAID THAT MY UNIT BY VIN # WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I HAVE A CONCERN, IT HAPPEN TO MY UNIT AND THERE ARE A LOT OF FORD ESCAPE VEHICLES AFFECTED, IT COULD BE WORST, I ASK FOR YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER. IS NOT FAIR THAT MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL WHEN THAT PROBLEM HAPPEN TO IT, THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. I CAN NOT USE IT IF I HAVE TO PARK IT BECAUSE THE DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE. HELP ME PLEASE.

07/29/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G98DU******
Summary

FORD IS NOTHING BUT A COMPANY THAT IS OUT FOR MONEY. THEY COULD CARE A LESS HOW RELIABLE THEIR VEHICLES ARE OR ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD STOP MAKING VEHICLES AND BE SUED. THEY HAVE NOTHING BUT FAULTS IN THEIR VEHICLES. IN MINE, THERE IS MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND THE COOLING FAN RUNS CONSTANTLY AND THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. I HAVE CONTACTED THE FORD DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM AND THEY COULD CARE A LESS AND CONTINUE TO SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. MY ENTIRE CARE BASICALLY HAS A SEIZURE WHEN IT SHIFTS AND WHEN YOU PUT IT INTO GEAR AND THEY SAY THIS IS NORMAL? THESE GUYS ARE A BUNCH OF FOOLS. THAN THEY PROCEED TO TELL ME I NEED TO SPEND $700 ON SOMETHING THAT WASN'T GOING TO FIX MY CAR TO GET MORE MONEY AND TO MAKE ME BELIEVE THAT THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. I AM EXTREMELY UPSET AT THIS COMPANY. THEY WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL EVEN THOUGH I HAVE READ MANY OTHER REVIEWS ABOUT PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME VEHICLE. FORD IS NOTHING BUT A BUNCH OF CROOKED PEOPLE. NEVER BUY A PIECE OF CRAP FORD. THEY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR VEHICLES AND COULD CARE A LESS ABOUT FIXING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF A FAULT IN THEIR END. BUY A CHEVY OR SOMETHING THAT IS MORE RELIABLE AND A COMPANY THAT HAS WAY BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE THAN FORD.

07/28/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/22/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. DEALER ADVISED THAT LEFT REAR BRAKE PAD WAS WORN TO 1MM AND THAT ROTORS NEEDED REPLACING. BRAKES, ESPECIALLY, REARS, SHOULD NOT NEED REPLACING AT 25,000 MILES AND IT WAS ONLY THE LEFT THAT WAS WORN. DEALER INDICATED THAT IT APPEARED THE BRAKES HAD SEIZED, CAUSING THE EXCESSIVE EARLY WEAR.

07/27/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/07/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

99% OF THE TIME I PUT MY FOOT FROM THE GAS TO THE BRAKE , MY FOOT ENDS UP UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL ON THE UNDERCORNER BEFORE I MAKE A QUICK ADJUSTMENT TO GET MY FOOT ON TOP OF THE BRAKE WHERE IT BELONGS. THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY SINCE I GOT THE VEHICLE. YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE WHERE THERE IS A WORN SPOT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ON THE VERY MOST RIGHT SIDE OF IT. I CURSE IT EVERY SINGLE TIME, EVERY SINGLE DAY. ONE OF THESE DAYS I CAN SEE IT COMING. I WOULD SAY THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT.

07/26/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/24/2015
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

WHILE MY WIFE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT FRONT FORWARD. THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JUMP THE CURB AND CRASH THRU A STORE FRONT WINDOW.

07/16/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 06/14/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H90DU******
Summary

THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, AFTER BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO FORD MARGATE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH ON THE BACK DOOR WAS BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED ON OTHER FORD VEHICLES AND WAS ON RECALL FOR SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES TYPES BUT NOT YET FOR THE FORD ESCAPE 2013. I WAS TOLD TO KEEP MY RECEIPT SO IF THIS DOES BECOME A RECALL I WILL BE REIMBURSED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CERTAIN SINCE IT HAD HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OTHER VEHICLES IT WOULD ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL IT BECAME A RECALL ON THE FORD ESCAPE. I AM GRATEFUL THIS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND THAT THE LATCH DIDN'T BRAKE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION BECOMING A SEVERE ENDANGERMENT FOR MYSELF, FAMILY AND OTHERS.

07/15/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/02/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

OVER THE PAST 2 1/2 YEARS THAT WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE WILL STALL OUT WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP. IT HAS HAPPENED 7 TIMES AND WE FEEL LIKE IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WE HAD IT AT THE DEALER WE PURCHASED FROM 3 TIMES NOW FOR THIS CONCERN AND THEY CANNOT FIX AND DENY THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG. THE DEALER SAID THEY DID NOT CARE IF WE HAD A PROBLEM AS THEY CANNOT FIND WHAT THE CAUSE IS. I AM A STATE CERTIFIED ASE AUTO TECH AND I THINK I KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. BUT AS I SAID THE DEALER DOES NOT CARE. THE SERVICE WRITER EVEN WROTE THE WRONG DESCRIPTION ON THE RO OF WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. HE WROTE IT FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND WE NEVER SAID THAT. WE TOLD HEM THAT IS STALLS AT SLOW SPEEDS FROM A STOP OR HAS HAPPENED ON VERY LOW SPEED TURNS.

07/13/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/12/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND SUDDENLY MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. WHEN THE TIRE WAS CHANGED BY AAA, I NOTICED THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE WAS BLOWN OUT. ALL OF THE YEARS THAT I HAVE BEEN DRIVING, I HAVE NEVER SEEN A HOLE BLOWN OUT IN A TIRE LIKE I HAVE WITH THIS ONE. I DECIDED TO DO SOME RESEARCH AND I'VE NOTICED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING. I BELIEVE THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES AND I BELIEVE SOME ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN AGAINST THIS COMPANY; IT IS WORTH AN INSPECTION ANYWAY. I WILL BE CONTACTING THE CONTINENTAL TIRE COMPANY MYSELF TO VOICE MY CONCERN. I'VE DRIVEN MANY VEHICLES AND I HAVE NOT HAD TIRES FAIL SO SOON, ESPECIALLY BEING MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES.

07/10/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 07/10/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. MA 10/1 UPDATED 10/08/15*JB

07/08/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/04/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J92DU******
Summary

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED SUV JERKS - SPUTTERS NOT ALL THE TIME BUT THE LAST TIME IT WAS LIKE A MACHINE GUN AT 60MPH. IT STORES NO CODES. BEEN TO FORD 3 TIMES THE 2ND TIME A CODE OF MISS FIRING THEY CHANGE ALL PLUGS AND COILS. WAS ON THE HIGHWAY A WEEK LATER SOMETHING.

07/07/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 09/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

07/07/2015
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 07/07/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 70MPH AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND CODE POPPED UP ON SCREEN THAT SAID "POWER ASSIST FAILURE" THIS WILL GET SOMEON KILLED OR HURT IF A RECALL IS NOT ISSUED.

07/06/2015
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 07/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

MY HUSBAND SET OUT TO CHANGE AND ROTATE MY TIRES THIS AFTERNOON. AFTER VERIFYING THE ARROWS ON MY CAR FOR PLACEMENT OF THE JACK, AND CHECKING WITH MY CAR MANUAL, HE WENT TO WORK. WHILE HE WAS REMOVING THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE, AFTER JACKING THE CAR, I DISCERNED CAR MOVEMENT. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO WARN MY HUSBAND BEFORE THE DEFECTIVE FORD ESCAPE JACK BENT AND CRACKED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME DOWN HARD ON THE GROUND. MY HUSBAND'S HANDS WERE ALMOST PINNED BENEATH THE CAR AND I AM LIVID. THIS WAS EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING TO US BOTH! HE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE FORD ESCAPE 2013 HAS BEEN NO PICNIC, WITH THE SEVERAL RECALLS SINCE 2012, ONE OCCURRING IMMEDIATELY AFTER WE PURCHASED WITH VEHICLE FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN 11/17/12. WE LOST THE CAR FOR ABOUT A MONTH, WHILE THEY KEPT IT AT THE DEALERSHIP, UNTIL THE PARTS HAD ARRIVED THAT WERE NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR. THIS IS THE FINAL STRAW. WE ARE GOING TO TRADE IN THIS POTENTIALLY DISASTROUS VEHICLE, BEFORE SOMEONE IN OUR FAMILY DOES GET INJURED. IT HAS BEEN (SEEMINGLY) ONE RECALL AFTER ANOTHER, TOO. NOW, THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY CAR REGARDING THE BACK PASSENGER DOORS APPARENTLY OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING AND COULD PROVE DEADLY FOR CHILDREN, IF IMPROPERLY HARNESSED. WE HAVE 2 CHILDREN, BOY, 9 AND GIRL, 5. THAT IS NOT ANOTHER RISK I AM WILLING TO TAKE EITHER. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THIS EXPERIENCE. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *JB

06/25/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD RECALL # 14V597000. *JB

06/23/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/13/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND THE RPMS DECREASED TO 8,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR THREE WEEKS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,987.

06/19/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/11/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 3 MPH, THE HORN AND EMERGENCY FLASHER INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, POST CRASH WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.

06/18/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

ON THE COMMUTE TO WORK, THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING THE ALLOWED SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MILES PER HOUR, SUDDENLY THE DASHBOARD SENSOR LIGHT INDICATED TO "CHECK TRANSMISSION," THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLED ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS DUE TO WIRING AND STALLING SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2013. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN IN TO REPAIR RECALLS EVERY TIME LETTER WAS RECEIVED AND ABOVE STATED INCIDENT STILL OCCURRED, DESPITE VERY DILIGENT MAINTENNANCE. ...UPDATED08/20/15 *BF UPDATED 10/25/2017*CN

06/18/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/18/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

ISSUES RELATED PER TSB #ASI-44451 (NHTSA ID #10055312) 2.0L MOTOR LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING ON IDLE STUCK IN CHICAGO WITH OVER HEATING INDICATOR LAMP ON DISPLAY AND OVERHEATING

06/18/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/25/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

WHEN STARTING, CAR SHOWS "ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW" LIGHT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES, HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. RECENTLY, WHEN BRAKING FOR A STOP LIGHT, ENGINE FAULT REAPPEARED AND LOST ALL POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION. HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.

06/11/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J91DU******
Summary

THE FORD ESCAPE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM. THIS KEY ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO UNLOCK THE CAR BY SIMPLY TOUCHING THE DOOR HANDLE. THE SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES A FEATURE THAT PREVENTS THE DOORS FROM LOCKING OR UNLOCKS THE DOORS IMMEDIATELY IF KEYS ARE LEFT INSIDE THE CAR WITHOUT A DRIVER OR PASSENGER PRESENT. THIS OSTENSIBLY MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A DRIVER TO LOCK THEIR KEYS INSIDE THE CAR. THE CAR ALSO INCLUDES A AUTO-LOCKING FEATURE THAT IS SUPPOSED TO LOCK ALL DOORS ONLY WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND BEGINS MOVING ABOVE 5 MPH. ON THREE OCCASIONS, INCLUDING TODAY (6/11/2015) THIS SYSTEM HAS MALFUNCTIONED TO SUCH A DEGREE THAT ITS BEHAVIOR WAS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF ITS INTENDED DESIGN AND IT BECAME A SAFETY HAZARD. EACH OCCASION HAS INVOLVED MY WIFE, WHO NATURALLY CARRIES THE KEYS IN HER PURSE OR BRIEFCASE. SHE HAS GOTTEN OUT OF THE CAR AND CLOSED THE DOOR WITHOUT LOCKING THE CAR MANUALLY. HER KEYS REMAINED IN HER BAG ON THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD OR SEAT, WHILE SHE WALKED AROUND THE CAR TO RETRIEVE THEM OR TO GO TO RETRIEVE OUR SON OUT OF HIS CAR SEAT IN THE BACK. ON THESE OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS LOCKED ITSELF WITH THE KEYS INSIDE AS SOON AS SHE CLOSED HER DOOR AND SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET INTO THE CAR. THERE ARE TWO MAJOR FAILINGS OCCURRING. THE CARS SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT THE LOCKING OF THE DOORS OR IMMEDIATELY UNLOCK THEM IF THE CAR IS PARKED AND IT FAILS TO DETECT A DRIVER IN THE SEAT. THE CAR HAS NO FUNCTIONALITY THAT AUTO LOCKS THE CAR WHEN IT IS OFF AND STATIONARY, YET IT IS DOING THIS. IF YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEYS AND CLOSE THE DOOR, IT WILL LOCK ITSELF. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT HAS RESULTED IN MY SON GETTING LOCKED IN THE CAR IN THE HEAT. I WAS NEARBY, AND ABLE TO COME UNLOCK THE CAR, OTHERWISE WE WOULD HAVE HAD TO SMASH A WINDOW. FORD DEALERSHIPS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM

06/09/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN PLOVER WISCONSIN, SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR INTO THE VEHICLE VIA THE FRONT VENTS. I LOOKED FORWARD AND SAW MASSIVE FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER, SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RAN. I CALL 911, WHERE IT TOOK 15 FIREMEN AND 500 GAL OF WATER TO PUT OUT THE 10FT FLAMES (SEE FIRE REPORT). THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY CAR HAS BEEN DESTROYED ALONG WITH ALL THE CONTENTS. THE FIRE BROKE THROUGH THE FIREWALL AND MELTED UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. FRONT TIRES EXPLODED

06/09/2015
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 05/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE DETERIORATING PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,500. UPDATED 8/10/15*CN UPDATED 10/19/217*CN

06/07/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX4DU******
Summary

ON 5/15/15, WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS, THE NOTIFICATION FOR LOW ENGINE COOLANT CAME ON. UPON INSPECTION, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS DOWN ABOUT 1 INCH FROM THE MAX LEVEL. PLEASE, NOTE THAT THE COOLANT WAS TOPPED OFF ONE WEEK PRIOR. COOLANT LEVEL WAS FILLED TO MAX LEVEL AGAIN. ON 6/6/15, UPON STARTING VEHICLE, THE NOTIFICATION FOR LOW ENGINE COOLANT CAME ON AGAIN IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN 24 HOURS UP TO THAT TIME. UPON INSPECTION, THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS AGAIN ABOUT 1 INCH BELOW THE MAX LEVEL. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR INSPECTION/REPAIR.

06/05/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/26/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,200.

06/03/2015
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/08/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX7DU******
Summary

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.

05/29/2015
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/29/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDY******
Summary

SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE ESCAPE TO PRESENT I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN ANYWHERE NEAR THE GAS MILEAGE THAT WAS LISTED ON THE WINDOW TAG. I DO NOT EVEN GET ON THE ROAD WHAT IT SAID I SHOULD GET IN TOWN. IT STINKS.... I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP PERSONS ABOUT IT EVERY TIME I AM IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE OR RECALLS. THEY JUST TELL ME THAT IT ISN'T BROKEN IN. HOW MANY MILES DO I HAVE TO HAVE TO BE BROKEN IN??? I AM AN OLDER LADY SO I DO NOT DRAG, DIG OFF, OR ANY FOOLISH DRIVING....THE GAS MILEAGE JUST STINKS. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT. MAYBE FORD NEEDS TO HAVE TO FOLLOW KIA'S EXAMPLE AND HAVE TO GIVE GAS CARDS TO MAKE UP FOR THE POOR GAS MILEAGE. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS SEVERAL TIMES ON LINE, BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. UNLESS THIS CHANGES, I WILL NOT BE INTERESTED IN BUYING A FORD AGAIN. I WILL GO BACK TO FOREIGN MAKE....ALWAYS GOT GOOD GAS MILEAGE THERE. WANTED TO BUY LOCAL AND BUY AMERICAN MADE, BUT BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05/26/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/07/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURED EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

05/20/2015
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 04/30/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I GOT INTO MY VEHICLE ON APRIL 30, 2015, STARTED THE VEHICLE AND A WARNING MESSAGE CAME ON THE CONTROL PANEL-I DON'T RECALL THE EXACT VERBIAGE BUT IT WAS SOMETHING LIKE "IMMEDIATE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED-POWER ASSIST STEERING FAULT FAILURE". I TRIED TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL, BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, WENT BACK INTO THE BUILDING I HAD JUST LEFT. WHEN I CAME BACK OUT ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER AND STARTED THE CAR THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT AND I COULD STEER THE VEHICLE. I LOOKED ONLINE THAT NIGHT AND SAW THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF FORD CUSTOMERS WITH 2008-2013 VEHICLES THAT HAVE/ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. FORD STATED THEY ARE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT HAVE NOT YET ISSUED A RECALL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING. I WAS TOLD THE STEERING BOX HAD FAILED. THE COST IS $1800. I CALLED FORD DIRECTLY AND LET THEM KNOW I FEEL I SHOULD HAVE NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I LET THEM KNOW I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, BUT THIS ISSUE IS NOT NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND FORD IS AWARE OF A PROBLEM. FORD OFFERED TO PAY $600 OF THE $1800. THEY KEEP TELLING ME TO KEEP MY RECEIPT AND THEY WILL REIMBURSE ME THE REST, IF A RECALL IS ISSUED. I DRIVE 100 MILES PER DAY TO AND FROM WORK. IF MY STEERING HAD FROZEN 2 HOURS EARLIER ON THAT DAY, I QUITE POSSIBLY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. HOW DO YOU CONTROL AN SUV GOING 70 MPH WITHOUT ANY STEERING? THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DEFAULT THAT I FEEL FORD IS NOT TAKING SERIOUSLY AND CHARGING THEIR CUSTOMERS TO FIX.

05/18/2015
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/14/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H90DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP FLASHED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP CONTINUED TO FLASH INTERMITTENTLY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 7/21/15*CN

05/16/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/16/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

I AM STATIONED IN GERMANY WITH THE US MILITARY AND HAVE TAKEN MY FORD TO THE : FORDGARAGE, MERKURSTR.11 67663 KAISERSLAUTERN +49 0631 41 65 0 FOR ALL RECALLS AND SERVICES. MY PROBLEM/COMPLAINT: MY ENGINE/EMISSIONS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON( NO BLINKING) THREE(3) TIMES AND GOES OFF FOR THREE(3) AND CONTINUES AT EACH TIME I START MY VEHICLE. THE FORD SHOP SAID THAT ALL SYSTEM ARE NORMAL BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUES AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE. I NEED ASSISTANCE IT MAKES ME NERVOUS EVERY TIME I DRIVE.

05/12/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 10/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER OF 2014. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE GIVEN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

05/11/2015
Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 04/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

TWICE THE PASSENGER INTERIOR DOOR FRAMES HAVE SEPARATED FROM THE DOOR AND BECAME CAUGHT ON ITEMS INSIDE THE VEHICLE SUCH AS THE SEAT ETC. THIS CAUSES THE DOOR TO BECOME STUCK AND UNABLE TO OPEN. BOTH TIMES IT TOOK WE WELL OVER 30 MINUTES TO DISLODGE THE FRAME AND REATTACH TO THE FRAME TO BE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. BOTH TIMES, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN JUST PARKED AND I WAS TRYING TO RETRIEVE MY INFANT DAUGHTER FROM THE BACK SEAT. I FEAR THAT IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SAFELY RETRIEVE MY DAUGHTER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THIS OCCURS WITH NO IMPACT, WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN CASE OF AN IMPACT? WOULD ALL 4 DOORS BECOME LODGED?

05/06/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/05/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC DUE TO AN ACCIDENT ON THE SHOULDER, ABOUT 35 MPH. I WENT TO ACCELERATE AFTER PASSING THE ACCIDENT, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AROUND 60 MPH. THE RPM'S WERE BOUNCING UP AND DOWN, AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATED. I SLAMMED THE BRAKES AROUND 90 MPH. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV AS I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER. A SHERIFF LEFT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT I PASSED AFTER SEEING WHAT HAPPENED. THE SHERIFF ESCORTED ME OFF THE FREEWAY, AS MY CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 40 WITHOUT REVVING THE ENGINE. I WAS ESCORTED TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING BEFORE. *TR

05/06/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/11/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

BOUGHT A 2013 USED (CLEAN CAR FAX) FORD ESCAPE THURSDAY APRIL 8TH, 2015. ON SATURDAY APRIL 11TH, THE CAR ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SAID THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND PULL OVER SAFE. BEFORE WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER THE CAR WENT FROM FULL SPEED TO SAFE MODE WITH NO POWER TO MOVE THE CAR. WE DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WITHOUT GETTING HIT BY ANOTHER CAR (MIRACLE). WE HAD THE ESCAPE TOWED TO DICK SMITH FORD IN RAYTOWN, MO. THEY FLASHED THE PCM, AND SAID IT FIXED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THE ESCAPE BACK 3 WEEKS AND IT DID IT AGAIN SAME THING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN ON MAY 2ND. I WAS GOING 70MPH AND BARELY MADE IT TO THE SIDE; THE BACK OF MY CAR WAS IN THE RIGHT LANE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ESCAPE SAID ENGINE OVERHEATED PULL OVER SAFE, WENT FROM 70MPH TO NOTHING IN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS. I WAS DODGING CARS TO PULL OVER, BUT I HAD NO POWER AND COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR. I CALL FOR ROADSIDE AND TOLD THEM IT WAS AN EMERGENCY, I WAS GOING TO BE HIT AND COULD BE KILLED IF I DID NOT GET HELP RIGHT AWAY. ONCE AGAIN WE HAD THE ESCAPE TOWED TO DICK SMITH FORD IN RAYTOWN, WERE IT IS STILL TO THIS DAY BEING LOOKED AT. THEY HAVE TO CALL TECH SUPPORT/ENGINEER TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE MONDAY MORNING MAY 4TH. I WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER AND WAS TOLD A REGIONAL SERVICE MANAGER WOULD CALL ME. IT HAS BEEN TWO DAYS AND NO CALLS FROM FORD. I AM VERY UPSET AND ANGRY. THIS ESCAPE IS UNDER FULL FACTORY WARRANTY STILL, AND IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. MY FAMILY COULD OF BEEN KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS CAR. I NEED HELP DEALING WITH FORD OVER THIS ISSUE. THEY NEED TO MAKE THIS PUBLIC BEFORE SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENS. I CAN'T TEMP FATE FOR A 3RD TIME. *TR

05/06/2015
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

WENT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND MY HUSBAND WAS ADVISED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER APPEARED TO BE DISINTEGRATING. THE TECHNICIAN SUGGESTED IT WOULD BE A FIRE HAZARD AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED ASAP. WE WENT TO IMMEDIATELY TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO ASSERT WE HAD HIT SOMETHING. BASED ON POSITION OF SHIELD I'M NOT ENTIRELY SURE THAT'S POSSIBLE. WE HAD NOT HIT ANYTHING WITH THE CAR SO THE ASSERTION WAS JUST OFFENSIVE, THAT PLUS THE FACT THAT THERE IS ZERO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. SO, WE HIT SOMETHING THAT WAS ABLE TO DAMAGE THE HEAT SHIELD IN THE UNDER BODY OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CAUSING ANY OTHER DAMAGE? RIGHT! THEN THEY SAID COULD BE 'WEATHER' CONDITIONS AS WE LIVE ON A GRAVEL ROAD. THIS APPEARS TO BE A CONSISTENT THEME FROM OTHER POSTINGS, ALTHOUGH IN THEIR CASE THEY WERE TOLD SNOW! MAYBE FORD DOESN'T MAKE VEHICLES TO BE USED IN OTHER THAN PRISTINE DRIVING CONDITIONS. WONDER WHERE I'D HAVE TO TRAVEL TO FIND THOSE? APPARENTLY, FORD ELECTED TO INSTALL A PART ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER THAT DOESN'T APPEAR AS WELL CONSTRUCTED AS THE PANS I USE TO MAKE BAR-B-QUE ON MY GRILL; AND WHICH INCIDENTALLY DON'T APPEAR TO HOLD UP TO EITHER SNOW OR GRAVEL ROADS IF YOU BELIEVE THE EXCUSES OF THEIR SERVICE ADVISERS. OUR DEALERSHIP CHARGED $167 FOR THE HEAT SHIELD AND ANOTHER $109 TO INSTALL IT FOR A TOTAL BILL OF $290.09 AFTER TAXES. THE PART ITSELF APPEARS DESIGNED FOR FAILURE AND THEN ON TOP OF THAT WE WERE PRICE GOUGED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE ADVISER ACTUALLY GAVE ME THE PART TO SHOW ME AFTERWARDS. IT IS LITERALLY SHOCKING TO ME THAT SOMETHING THIS CHEAPLY MADE COULD BE INSTALLED IN THE UNDER BODY OF ANY VEHICLE. BAR-B-QUE PANS THAT I CAN BUY FOR 4 FOR $10 WOULD HAVE PROVIDED BETTER LONGEVITY. SHAME ON FORD AND THE DEALERSHIP THAT PRICE GOUGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FORD'S DESIGN FAILURE. *TR

04/28/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEATBELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

04/27/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/25/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOGX8DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING FINE WHILE UTILIZING CRUISE CONTROL GOING 70 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN CHIME SOUNDED AND ENGINE STALLED. CLUSTER HAD MESSAGE "SHIFT INTO PARK" MY TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK AS WELL. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIED COMPLETELY AS I WENT TO PULL OVER. TURNED ON HAZARDS AND SHIFTED INTO PARK AND RESTARTED VEHICLE. WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE SITUATION . *TR

04/26/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/16/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

I'VE BEEN TO DAVE CROSSLEY DEALER SHIP 3 TIMES ON THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR IT POPS UP MESSAGE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE KNOW. THIS WILL BE THE 4TH TIME THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX MY CAR 2ND TIME IT DID IT I WAS PICKING UP MY 7 YR OLD CHILD WHEN IT DID IT. IT IS NOT A SAFE CAR TO BE DRIVING IN WHEN MESSAGE POPS UP ENGINE JUST STOPS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR TO BE RELIABLE FOR ME TO GET TO WORK EVERY DAY SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. ONE DAY I WILL BE GOING TO WORK AND MESSAGE DOES IT ON A FREEWAY THEN YOU WILL SEE A LAW SUIT ON YOUR HANDS. *TR

04/25/2015
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 04/21/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

DRIVERS DOOR APPEARED BE CLOSED BUT TAKING A SLOW RIGHT TURN THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN. *TR

04/20/2015
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE POOR MILEAGE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED TO WAIT UNTIL THE VEHICLE REACHED 8-10,000 MILES AND IT WOULD IMPROVE. *JB

04/14/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/18/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX8DU******
Summary

ON APRIL 18,2014 CAR WAS IN A FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD A RATTLE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR A DAY OR TWO BEFORE. I NOTICED THE HEAT SHIELD WAS FALLING OFF AND TEARING AWAY FROM A BOLT. THE DEALERSHIP AT THAT TIME STATED I MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER SOMETHING TO CAUSE IT TO COME OFF. THEY CHARGED ME FOR THE REPAIR. NOW IT IS APRIL 14,2015 AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN. SAME NOISE AND TEARING AWAY FROM BOLT AGAIN.. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AGAIN TO OPEN ANOTHER CASE ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. *TR

04/11/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/08/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H93DU******
Summary

AT START-UP, THERE WAS AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ABOUT AN ENGINE FAULT INSTRUCTING ME TO SEEK SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. AS IT WAS AFTER 6 PM, AND THE DEALER SERVICE SHOP WAS CLOSED, I DRIVE HOME. THE ENGINE WAS "SPUTTERING" AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL. THE CAR HAD MINIMAL POWER AND DIDN'T ACHIEVE A SPEED OVER ABOUT 25 MPH. I RAN A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT, WHICH INDICATED A PROBLEM IN THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, OR POWERTRAIN; IT INSTRUCTED ME TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED. THE NEXT MORNING, THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS. AT THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY, NO PROBLEM CODES CAME UP, AND THE DEALER WOULDN'T REPLACE THE ETB SINCE THERE ISN'T A RECALL. I BELIEVE, HOWEVER, THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE ETB AND THAT I'M BEING PLACED IN AN UNNECESSARILY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN THE ETB CAN FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL! *TR

04/03/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/09/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EIGHTS TIMES; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE LAST TWO TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE WIRES TO THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE WERE SPLICED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,520. UPDATED 6/3/15*CN UPDATED 10/4/2017*CN

03/26/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD COVER DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, THE TIMING PEG BOLT WAS MISSING FROM THE ENGINE AND CAUSED OIL LEAKAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,400. ...UPDATED 05/11/15 *BF THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 05/14/15*JB...UPDATED 06/09/15 *BF UPDATED 06/16/15*JB

03/25/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/21/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

IN AUGUST 2014, JANUARY 2015, FEBRUARY 2015, AND MARCH 2015 MY VEHICLE WENT INTO "FAILSAFE" MODE DUE TO AN OVERHEATING ENGINE, AMONG OTHER PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED EACH TIME TO THE FORD DEALER'S SERVICE CENTER WHERE THE LEASE ORIGINATED. FAILSAFE MODE CUTS POWER TO THE BRAIN OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SHUTS DOWN THE ENGINE TO "SAFELY" STOP THE VEHICLE SO THE CAR DOESN'T LIGHT ITSELF ON FIRE. THE CAR LITERALLY GOES FROM 60 TO 0 IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. ANY TIME THE VEHICLE HAS GONE INTO FAILSAFE MODE I HAVE BEEN TERRIFIED OF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR GETTING REARENDED. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE FORD SERVICE CENTER AND PEP BOYS FOR REPETITIVE ENGINE ISSUES, COOLANT SYSTEM ISSUES, TRANSMISSION ISSUES, COMPUTER SYSTEM ISSUES, ETC. THERE ARE 9 RECALLS ON THE CAR THUS FAR, 8 OF THEM HAVE BEEN FIXED - THE AIRBAG RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS NOT ON. MY CAR HAS SPENT A TOTAL OF 28 DAYS IN THE SHOP SINCE IT WAS LEASED IN 2013 FOR REPEAT REPAIRS. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE FORD BUY BACK THE REMAINDER OF THE LEASE BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE ISSUES DID NOT TAKE PLACE WITHIN THE FIRST 18,000 MILES OF THE LEASE. I ALSO FILED FOR NEW YORK STATE LEMON LAW AND WAS DENIED FOR THE SAME REASON. I WAS FORCED TO ROLL THE REMAINING 9 PAYMENTS ($4,044) INTO A NEW LEASE FOR A 2015 FORD ESCAPE ON 3/9/15 BECAUSE THE 2013 ESCAPE WAS UNPREDICTABLE AND PROBLEMATIC - IT WAS NOT SAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 6 DAYS FOR TWO MONTHS AND IT WAS DEEMED "UNREPAIRABLE" BY THE MECHANIC BUT CORPORATE STILL REFUSED TO BUY BACK THE LEASE. SPEAKING OF CORPORATE - I WAS TREATED TERRIBLY BY THE REGIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER. SHE SCREENED HER PHONE CALLS AND REFUSED TO CALL ME BACK UNLESS I ASKED FOR A SUPERVISOR. SHE SPOKE TO ME LIKE SHE WAS PUNISHING HER 5 YEAR OLD CHILD AND HER FAVORITE WORD WAS "NO." *TR

03/19/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/15/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WAITING FOR PARTS TO COMPLETE VEHICLE REPAIRS. *SMD

03/19/2015
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 09/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

MILEAGE ABOVE IS FROM INCIDENT IN 2/15, OCCURRED FIRST TIME AT OR ABOUT 9/14, AND OCCURRED AGAIN 3/15. ON EACH OCCASION THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. ON THE 3/15 OCCASION I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH ON A 4 LANE ROAD....WHEN THIS OCCURS I AM ON THE GAS PEDAL....NOT THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I AM TRYING TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD. I WAS TERRIFIED TO BE STRUCK FROM BEHIND AND WATCHED AS TRAFFIC WAS COMING TOWARDS ME. EACH OCCURRENCE HAD A DIFFERENT REPAIR BECAUSE DIAGNOSTIC CODE WAS DIFFERENT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY.....FOR THIS ISSUE AS WELL AS NUMEROUS OTHER ISSUES. I WANT TO FEEL SAFE AND NOT FEAR FUTURE PROBLEMS. I CAN PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION/AND OR COMPLAINTS BUT AS I AM NOT THAT KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CARS, I TRUST THAT YOU WILL SEE ALL ISSUES THROUGH MY VIN NUMBER PROVIDED. ONE QUESTION I HAVE IS ABOUT THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES AND THEIR ACCURACY? *TR

03/16/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/16/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

TOOK DELIVERY OF 2013 FORD ESCAPE AS NEW CAR CONSUMER PURCHASE IN AUGUST 2013. BATTERY HAS BEEN BIGGEST ISSUE TO DATE. I HAVE HAD DEAD BATTERY ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO DATE, LATEST BEING THIS MORNING (MARCH 16, 2015). BATTERY GOES DEAD AFTER AS LITTLE AS 48 HOURS OF NON-USE. FORD DEALERS HAVE TESTED THE BATTERY TWICE DURING MAINTENANCE VISITS. THEY SAY THE BATTERY MEETS MINIMUM TEST STANDARDS. I CAN'T LEAVE THE CAR ANYWHERE FOR 2+ DAYS W/O DISCONNECTING BATTERY. GOOGLE SEARCH SUGGESTS THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATION. THANK YOU. *TR

03/16/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/13/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX8DU******
Summary

MOTOR STARTED RUNNING VERY POORLY MISSING AND BUCKING WITH REDUCED POWER THEN THE ENGINE DEFAULT SERVICE NOW LIGHT CAME ON I TOOK IT TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER WHERE THEY FINALLY TOLD ME IT HAS A WIRING HARNESS ISSUE WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY MANUFACTURER ALTHOUGH THIS SAME ISSUE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR OTHER ESCAPES WITH DIFFERENT ENGINE SIZE. *TR

03/15/2015
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/03/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND STALLS EITHER IDLING AFTER START OR WITHIN A TENTH OF A MILE. THIS OCCURS EVEN IF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN EXTENSIVELY THEN PARKED AND RESTARTED OR FROM A COLD START. THIS CONDITION IS HAZARDOUS AS POWER HAS BEEN LOST ENTERING TRAFFIC. THE CAR MUST BE STOPPED AND PLACED IN PARK AND RESTARTED. THIS OCCURS ABOUT EVERY OTHER DAY. FORD DEALERSHIP REPLACED SPLICES IN WIRING HARNESS PER FORD TSB15-0005. PROBLEM RECURRED. RETURNED TO FORD. THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. PROBLEM RECURRED; RETURNING TO FORD AGAIN. *TR

03/07/2015
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 03/06/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO STEER FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST FROM THE COLD WEATHER. I COULD HEAR A GRINDING SOUND WHEN I BACKED THE CAR OUT OF MY GARAGE. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE TO REPLACE 3 DIFFERENT PARTS IN THE STEERING. IT IS GOING TO COST ME $2000.00 I DON'T THINK A CAR THAT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I AM NOT VERY HAPPY. *TR

03/06/2015
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/03/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V597000(AIR BAG) WAS RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER 2014. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL BETWEEN JULY 2015 AND DECEMBER 2015. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

03/04/2015
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 02/28/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F70DU******
Summary

VEHICLE INFO CENTRE INDICATED A BRAKE LIGHT MALFUNCTION. ALL 3 BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. PERSONALLY CHECKED FUSE WHICH WAS NOT BLOWN AND CONTACTED SAM GALLOWAY FORD IN FORT MYERS FOR SERVICE APPOINTMENT. WAS TOLD ONLY A BULB WAS BURNT & THAT ALL BULBS WERE NON-FUNCTIONAL BECAUSE OF "XMAS TREE EFFECT". I FIND IT UNSAFE FOR A VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL BRAKE-LIGHT FUNCTIONALITY BECAUSE 1 BULB IN THE CIRCUIT EXPIRES. THIS IS EXCEPTIONALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT; WHICH IS WHAT HAPPENED HERE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS A FACTUAL SITUATION WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

03/01/2015
Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Incident Date: 12/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

ON DECEMBER 20, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:30 PM WE WERE DRIVING ON I15 - INTO SALT LAKE CITY - 19 MILES SOUTH OF I-80. PASSENGER MOON ROOF SHATTERED WITH A LOUD BANG! SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. IT RAISED UP THE GLASS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 41 DEGREES OUTSIDE & 71 DEGREES INSIDE CARE. MY HUSBAND & I WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE IN THE CAR. WE WERE IN 5-6 LANES OF TRAFFIC & DID NOT STOP UNTIL WE GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY. RAIN WAS COMING SO WE TOOK PICTURES WITH OUR CAMERA & I PHONE & TAPED UP THE ROOF OVER THE CRACKS & COVERED IT WITH A TARP. WE RETURNED TO BOISE AREA THE FOLLOWING DAY. WE PARKED IT IN OUR GARAGE UNTIL WE COULD DELIVER THE CAR TO LITHIA FORD IN BOISE ON 12/22/14. (WE PURCHASED IT FROM LITHIA FORD) THE SERVICE TECH SAID HE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT WOULD HAVE TO CONTACT FORD & GET BACK WITH US. WE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM & SAW IN THE PAST THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. FORD MADE THE DECISION, IT WAS SOMETHING WE DID & WE THEREFORE HAD TO TURN IT INTO OUR INSURANCE & WE HAD TO PAY THE DEDUCTIBLE. WE BELIEVE FORD SHOULD HAVE COVERED THIS DAMAGE, NOT OUR INSURANCE COMPANY. *TR

02/26/2015
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/15/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

02/25/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/07/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G90DU******
Summary

BACK IN AUG. 2014 I GOT A RECALL - 14S17 OCT. 2014 GOT A RECALL - 14S21 I HAVE BEEN CALLING OUR FORD DEALER EACH MONTH AND THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. SO I CONTINUE TO GET A CARD FROM FORD REMINDING ME OF THE RECALL AND TO CONTACT THE FORD DEALER TODAY. WELL THEN, WHY DON'T THE FORD DEALERS HAVE THE PARTS. *JS

02/23/2015
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

02/20/2015
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/19/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX7DU******
Summary

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 OCCURRED 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 LATEST 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. *TR

02/10/2015
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 01/15/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

MY FORD ESCAPE 2013 SEL CAME WITH LUGNUTS THAT HAVE METAL CUPS AND THESE EXPENDED CAUSING ISSUES WHEN TRYING TO TAKE THEM OFF. NO ONE WAS ABLE TO FIND A SOCKET THAT WOULD FIT THE NOW BIGGER LUGNUTS. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE MECHANICS TO GET ALL THE ORIGINAL BAD LUGNUTS OFF AND REPLACED THEM WITH ALL NEW ONES. THESE TYPE OF LUGNUTS SHOULD BE LABELED AS DEFECTIVE AND BE RECALLED. I HAD TO SPEND ABOUT $300 TO TAKE THEM OFF AND HAVE THEM ALL REPLACED. FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY OF THIS UNLESS THERE IS A RECALL. *TR

02/10/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/29/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

OIL LEAK FOUND AT ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. OIL LEAK WAS WITH TURBOCHARGER. TURBOCHARGER WAS REPLACED. ENGINE SHUTS DOWN DUE TO LOW OIL. THIS CAR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS DUE TO UNKNOWN SHUTDOWNS. CAR EXHAUST IS A BLUE CLOUD. CAR EXHAUST PIPES DRIP OIL. THE CAR STICKS OF OIL. THE WINDOWS NEED CONSTANT CLEANING FOR OIL RESIDUE. FORD SAYS OIL CONSUMPTION TEST PASSES. FORD REFUSES TO TEST THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AFTER 3000 MILES AND ADDING ONE QUART OF OIL. FORD IS MAKING EVERY EFFORT TO GET THIS VEHICLE OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD BY REFUSING TO ADMIT THEIR FAILURE TO ACCURATELY PERFORM AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST WITH DOCUMENTATION. FORD REFUSES TO PERFORM ANOTHER OIL CONSUMPTION TEST. THIS CAR IS A LEMON. I4 ENGINE IS A GUTLESS GAS-GUZZLER. *TR

02/06/2015
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 12/08/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS , SEAT BELTS) HOWEVER, IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

02/02/2015
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/14/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WENT INTO POWER SAVING MODE. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED REDUCED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF THEN RESTARTED, AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MAT SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

02/01/2015
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 01/16/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J93DU******
Summary

THE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS. THESE LIGHTS USE A "SHUTTER" TO CUT OFF THE LIGHT ON "LOW BEAM". THE "SHUTTER" IS STUCK AND DOES NOT RAISE TO OBSCURE THE LAMP IN "LOW BEAM" LEAVING THE LAMP ON "HIGH BEAM" WHENEVER THE HEADLAMPS ARE ON. OUR ESCAPE HAS THIS PROBLEM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE RESULTING IN MANY FLASHES FROM ONCOMING DRIVERS. THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY PROBLEM AS IT IMPAIRS THE VISION OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER IT. FORD WILL NOT RECOGNIZE THIS AS A SAFETY ISSUE. THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR IT IF IT FALLS IN THE 3 YR. 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. I HAVE FOUND INCIDENTS ON THE INTERNET GOING CLEAR BACK TO 2005 ON FORD FOCUS CARS WITH SAME PROBLEM. *TR

01/30/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/30/2015
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

01/09/2015
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT POWER LOSS ISSUE ON A 2013 FORD ESCAPE PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 31, 2013. WE HAVE HAD THE ISSUE SINCE THAT DATE. AT SPEEDS UNDER 35MPH AND ALWAYS WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER AND MUST BE COASTED TO A SAFE SPOT, STOPPED, PUT INTO PARK, AND THEN TURNING THE KEY TO RESTART. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS 1-4 TIMES A WEEK DURING DAILY USE. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER SHIP 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TWO TIMES I NOTIFIED THEM OF THE ISSUE VERBALLY, BUT SINCE IT DID NOT HAPPEN DURING THEIR TEST DRIVES, NOTHING WAS DONE OR NOTED. THIS LAST TIME, THE ISSUE OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 24, 2014, WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH A CITY INTERSECTION THAT ALSO PUT THE VEHICLE ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, THE POWER WAS LOST, AND WE COULD NOT COAST TO SAFETY TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. ANOTHER VEHICLE HAD TO LOCK ITS BRAKES TO AVOID A COLLISION. ON JAN 2, 2015 I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO LAKEWOOD FORD IN LAKEWOOD, WA WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FROM JAN 2 - JAN 9 2015. THEY TEST DROVE IT A TOTAL OF 26 MILES. THEY DID NOT USE A "FLIGHT RECORDER" TO CAPTURE ANY DATA. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I WILL BE TAKING IT TO EVERY FORD DEALERSHIP I CAN FIND UNTIL ONE OF THEM ACKNOWLEDGES AND REPAIRS THE ISSUE. I WILL ALSO BE RECORDING VIDEO OF THE ISSUE. THE CAMERA WILL CAPTURE THE INSTRUMENTATION AND ROAD. *TR

01/02/2015
Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/27/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H91DU******
Summary

CAR HAS BEEN GIVING US AN ERROR MESSAGE "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" SINCE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAR HAS NO STARTED TO SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. THE INCIDENT ON 12/27 I WAS SLOWING DOWN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. CARS WHERE ABLE TO AVOID US AND WE WERE ABLE GET THE CAR RESTARTED BUT IT IS BECOMING A HAZARD TO NOT ONLY US BUT EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. TWO WEEKS PRIOR THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE WE WERE AT A RED LIGHT. FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX AND UNWILLING TO WORK WITH US ON THIS ISSUE. I HAVE SEEN COMMENTS ON LINE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE FACED SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE 2013 ESCAPE. WE JUST WANT THE SAFE WORKING CAR THAT WE THOUGHT WE PAID FOR. WE HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING AND BEEN VERY PATIENT BUT NOW IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

12/29/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/29/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

JUST TURNED ON CAR AND WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE INFORMATION LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID IT WAS LOW ON COOLANT. I NOTICED A BURNING TYPE SMELL WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO SEE HOW LOW THE COOLANT WAS. THIS CAR HAD BEEN RECALLED BEFORE FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS AND OVERHEATING. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO GET THAT RECALL FIXED IN MAY 2014 AND NOW IT'S HAVING THAT PROBLEM AGAIN. I DON'T KNOW IF SOMETHING ELSE BROKE OR THAT THEY DIDN'T FIX IT RIGHT. I DIDN'T BUY THIS CAR BRAND NEW SO I COULD TAKE IT IN LIKE 5 TIMES FOR RECALLS. I ALSO CHECKED THE COOLANT LEVEL LAST WEEK AND IT WAS AT THE LEVEL IT SHOULD BE AT...SO IT MAY BE A FAST LEAK. *TR

12/19/2014
Components: TIRES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 11/18/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET HAVING JUST COMPLETE A LEFT TURN WHEN HER FRONT LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF HE CAR AND HIT THE CURB. THE COLLISION WITH THE CURB RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE FRONT LEFT RIM.THE TREADS ON TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE THE CAR HAD ONLY 28,856 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY A YEAR OLD. WE PLACED ALL THE TIRES AFTER READING SIMILAR STORIES ABOUT CONTINENTAL TIRES ON THE INTERNET. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 32 YEARS AND HAVE VERY EXPERIENCED ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS ON RELATIVELY NEW CAR/ TIRES. *TR

12/16/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

12/16/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

AFTER RUNNING 15 MILES, VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF 10 MINS, ON RESTART A CHIME SOUNDED AND THE INFORMATION CENTER INDICATED SERVICE STEERING ASSIST, ATTEMPTED TO TURN WHEEL AND HAD NO POWER STEERING. TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED CAR, INFORMATION CENTER WAS CLEAR, POWER STEERING WORKED FINE. LOSS OF POWER STEERING IS OF COURSE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE CONDITION. CONTACTED FORD DEALER THAT SOLD ME THE CAR USED, TO SEE IF THERE WAS A SOFTWARE UPDATE OF OTHER RELATED ISSUE, HE CHECKED AND SAID THERE WAS NONE AT THIS TIME FOR POWER STEERING. IT WOULD SEEM I HAVE NO RECOURSE, AND WOULD ONLY SPEND MONEY AT THE DEALER FOR NO TROUBLE FOUND. I PLAN TO CHECK FOR STORED CODES, AND CONTACT FORD CONSUMER COMPLAINTS. *TR

12/10/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/05/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2014, ALWAYS FOR THE SAME CODE P0741. CAR DOES NOT DRIVE PROPERLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AS THE TORQUE CONVERTER DOES NOT LOCK UP AS INTENDED. THIS IN TURN CAUSES MUCH LOWER FUEL ECONOMY THAN THE VEHICLE IS CAPABLE AND ADVERTISED TO GET. (23.5 HWY ACTUAL, SHOULD GET 29-30 MPG) CAR HAS BEEN IN TO FORD 5 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. SENT FORD A LAST CHANCE LETTER PRIOR TO THE AST REPAIR ATTEMPT. THIS ATTEMPT WAS SCHEDULED BY FORD SO ONE OF THE ENGINEER EXPERTS COULD EVALUATE IT. AFTER THEY FED US A COMPLETE LINE OF HOGWASH ABOUT AN AIR BUBBLE IN THE COOLING SYSTEM, THEY TOLD US IT WAS FIXED. 70 MILES AFTER THIS VISIT, LIGHT IS BACK ON (SAME CODE) AND MPG IS STILL TERRIBLE. TO TOP IT OFF THE COOLANT IS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR IN GARAGE AND CAR RUNS ROUGHER AND HAS NEARLY STALLED AT INTERSECTIONS MULTIPLE TIMES (WITH MY 2 YR OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR) CLEARLY THEY ARE INCAPABLE OF REPAIRING BUT INFORMED US THEY WILL DO NOTHING ELSE. *TR

12/09/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TURNED IN TO BROWN DAUB FORD IN NAZARETH, PA WHERE IT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE DIED TWICE ON THE ROAD. THEY THEN REPORTED IT DIED ON THEM TWICE ALSO. THEY REPLACED THE ENGINE FUEL PUMP AS THIS IS THE ECOBOOST THERE ARE TWO PUMPS (ONE AT FUELTANK ONE AT ENGINE) AND RETURNED THE CAR. IT DROVE FOR 30 MINUTES AND DIED AGAIN IN AN INTERSECTION WHERE IT ALMOST CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP WROTE UP THE COMPLAINT AS CAR WANTS TO STALL WHICH IS NOT WHAT WAS SAID. THEY WERE TOLD IT DIED AND WAS DANGEROUS, THEY RETURNED IT WITH THE SAME MILEAGE AS THEY TOOK IT IN SO IT WAS NOT TEST DRIVEN. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND WILL CAUSE A DEATH. THE NONE TURBO ENGINE HAS A RECALL FOR WIREHARNESS SPLICES NOT DONE PROPERLY AND THAT IS WHAT THIS SOUNDS LIKE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. *TR

12/08/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 12/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

LETTER FROM SENATOR NELSON ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2013 FORD ESCAPE AIR BAG RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF RECALLS HE IS RECEIVING. HE BELIEVES THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. *JB

12/05/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

THE VEHICLE WILL JUST DIE WHEN DRIVING, IT IS OFF. VERY DANGEROUS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SMALLER ENGINE WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS. THE DEALER HAS SPOKEN TO FORD AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. IT DIED ON THEM TWICE. THEY NOW BELIEVE IT COULD BE A DROPOFF IN PRESSURE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH MAKES NO SENSE. THE CAT JUST STOPS RUNNING. *TR

11/26/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 11/26/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. UPDATED 01/09/15*LJ UPDATED 6/3/2015 *JS

11/24/2014
Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

11/20/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 10/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOH9XDU******
Summary

GOT A RECALL NOTICE FOR 14S17 CALLED CROWELL MOTOR CO SOUTH BOSTON VA SERVICE DEPT. ADVISED THEY WERE WAITING ON PARTS FROM FORD TO DO THE WORK BUT THAT THERE WAS ALSO ANOTHER RECALL 14V-597 ON THE VEHICLE AS WELL AND THAT FORD HAD NOT SENT ANY OF THE PARTS TO DO THE WORK. CALLED AGAIN ON 10-24-2014 WAS TOLD THE SAME CROWELL CALLED ME ON 11-03-2014 AND STATED THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS ARRIVED. THEY SEEM TO BE DOING ALL THEY CAN BUT CAN ONLY FIX THE VEHICLE WHEN FORD SENDS THE PARTS TO THE DEALERS. MY PROBLEM WHY SEND OUT RECALL NOTICES IF THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AS GET PEOPLE SCARED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AS WE ARE THAT I PAID 33000.00 FOR. *TR

11/19/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F77DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

11/18/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/10/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G98DU******
Summary

I HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY LOCAL NEWS STATION. I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY TOLD ME THE RECALL WOULD ONLY BE FIXED IF MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. WHY TO YOU WANT TO RISK INJURY AND LAWSUIT. WHY CAN'T YOU GO AHEAD AND FIX? *TR

11/15/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/09/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX6DU******
Summary

ENGINE WAS MAKING ODD NOISE, RED LIGHT APPEARED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. DRIVER PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR BEGAN SMOKING. DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE. DRIVER CALLED 911 AND WAVED FOR HELP. VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES APPROXIMATELY 30 SECOND AFTER DRIVER EXITED VEHICLE. CAR COMPLETELY BURNED. *TR

11/13/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

STEERING CONTROL ROD IS EXPOSED UNDER DASH AND CONTAINS SHARP EDGES. DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS A SHARP PIECE OF METAL WHICH CAN CUT. *TR

11/10/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/29/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

10/29/14: WHILE IN THE BUFFALO, NY AREA, I TURNED ON THE CAR AND NOTICED THE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW' NOTICE CAME ON. AFTER I CLICKED OK TO MAKE THE MESSAGE GO AWAY I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS VERY SLUGGISH. THE CAR HAD NO PICKUP EVEN WITH THE LITTLE PRESSURE I APPLIED TO THE GAS PEDAL. THE TACHOMETER WAS ACTING SPORADIC AND THE ENGINE FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS CLOSE TO CUTTING OUT. I DECIDED TO ERR ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION AND SINCE WE WERE IN A BIG OPEN PARKING LOT I DECIDED TO PARK THE CAR AND CALL FOR A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE US TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER (BASIL FORD, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY) KEPT THE CAR OVERNIGHT AND REPLACED A SENSOR. 11/9/14: AT LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER, I STARTED THE CAR THE 'ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW' NOTICE CAME ON AGAIN AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR AND APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDAL I COULD FEEL THE ENGINE WAS SLUGGISH. BUT THIS TIME I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND WAITED FOR A MINUTE AND TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON. WHEN I TURNED CAR BACK ON THE ENGINE FAULT NOTICE DID NOT COME ON AND THE ENGINE SEEMED FINE. APPARENTLY THE SENSOR FIX DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM CONCERNED FOR SAFETY NOW BASED ON OTHER REPORTS BY DRIVERS. *TR

11/10/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J96DU******
Summary

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT ON A BUSY STATE HIGHWAY, AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. LOSS OF ELECTRIC TEMPORARILY. NO COLLISION BC VEHICLE BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO SWERVE. *TR

11/06/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/02/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

THE CAR STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, AFTER BRAKING AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT'S HAPPENED AT LEAST 8 TIMES, AND IT'S BEEN TO THE FORD DEALER (VETERANS FORD IN TAMPA) AT LEAST 4 TIMES TO CHECK IT OUT, BUT THE SERVICE DEPT CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE RUN TESTS, AND CHECKED FOR 'CODES' IN THE ENGINE, BUT NO CODES APPEARED, ALTHOUGH THE LAST TIME, I DROVE IT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER AFTER IT STALLED. IT ALWAYS RESTARTS, BUT I'M OFTEN IN TRAFFIC AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. IT'S VERY SPORADIC, AND THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE IT STALLS. *TR

11/04/2014
Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/09/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE HESITATED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ENGINE) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,410.

10/30/2014
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 05/07/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MIRRORS MOVED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS FAILURE WAS 13,500. UPDATED 12/03/14*LJ UPDATED 10/1/15 *JS

10/27/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE IMMEDIATELY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ENGINE) AND EXPERIENCED FAILURES AFTER THE REPAIR. THE SPECIFICS ON THE FAILURES AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

10/23/2014
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/22/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0AKC58******
Summary

THE FORD ESCAPE 2010 WAS PARKED, THE TAILGATE WAS OPENED TO PUT IN A BABY CARRIAGE, THE TAILGATE WAS PULLED DOWN TO CLOSE AS USUAL, AND THE GLASS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING, AND NO PREVIOUS INCIDENT WITH THE GLASS OR THE TAILGATE. *TR

10/14/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/11/2014
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING ABNORMALLY IN AND OUT OF GEARS AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. DURING A SECOND APPOINTMENT, THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE THROTTLE BODY, THE MOTOR, THE ASSEMBLY CONTROL, THE ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION, AND THE GASKET. THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH DOWNHILL, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000 (ENGINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

10/14/2014
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 10/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

I OWN A FORD ESCAPE SE 2013, THIS LAST WEEKEND (10/13/2014) MY WIFE WAS GETTING OFF THE CAR WHEN SUDDENLY THE DOOR WAS PUSHED OUT BY THE WIND, HER FINGER WAS INJURED WITH A SMALL EDGE CORNER RIGHT AT THE FAR END OF THE PASSENGER DOOR, A LITTLE METAL EXPOSED. I GOT PICTURES OF THE THING AND THE FINGER. SO BE REALLY CAREFUL SPECIALLY IF YOUR KIDS ARE AT THE SAME HEIGHT AS THE SHARP POINT ON THE DOOR; THEY CAN GET INJURED ON THE FACE!! *TR

10/10/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 06/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J97DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE KEEPS SHUTTING OFF WHILE IN MOTION AND ALSO WHEN STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND STARTED SOMETIME IN JUNE, 2014. HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF HOW SLOW OR FAST I AM MOVING IN THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE INTO MY LOCAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR A SCHEDULED CHECK UP AND MENTIONED THE ISSUE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. CALLED FORD CORPORATE IN SEPTEMBER AND LOGGED A FORMAL COMPLAINT. THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNTIL PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THEY COULD NOT SEND APPROPRIATE PARTS UNTIL THEY COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING WRONG. THEN THEY SAID A RECALL WOULD BE ISSUED THE END OF SEPTEMBER AND PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR FIXES THEN. CALLED LOCAL FORD SERVICE ON 10/10/2014 AND THEY CLAIM PARTS STILL HAVE NOT COME AND COULD BE ANOTHER WEEK. THIS SAME ISSUE SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING TO OTHER 2013 MODELS AROUND THE COUNTRY. FORD HAS BEEN VERY SLOW ABOUT ACKNOWLEDGING BUT WHEN PRESSED THEY SEEM TO GIVE PARTIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT BUT STILL NO PROMISES. THIS IS A DANGEROUS ISSUE FOR DRIVERS. CAN SOMETHING BE DONE? IS FORD GOING TO BE ALLOWED TO LET THIS GO ON UNTIL SOMEONE HAS A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR DIES? *TR

10/07/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 12/11/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VERY LARGE INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT AS IF THE CAR HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING BOOST. IT BECAME EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL AND CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I MANAGED TO SLOW DOWN AND MAKE MY WAY TO THE SHOULDER WHERE I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT, WHICH CLEARED THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES IN A SIMILAR MANNER. FORD SERVICE HAS INDICATED THAT CAN FIND NOTHING WRONG... THIS IS EXTREMELY SERIOUS AND UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, THE LOSS OF CONTROL COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

10/05/2014
Components: SEATS
Incident Date: 10/02/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

I AM NOR SURE IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 MEMORY SEAT SETTINGS. THE PROBLEM IS IT CONTINUALLY LOOSES THE MEMORY SETTINGS. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS THING CAN RESET, MOVE OR DO SOMETHING ELSE AS I AM DRIVING. MY VEHICLE IS JUST NOW OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT THIS PROBLEM STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO FORD'S ATTENTION WHILE STILL IN WARRANTY. TO CLARIFY, I AM A BIG FORD FAN, I LOVE THIS VEHICLE AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP I FREQUENT IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND TREATS ME WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT. *TR

10/04/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/03/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G98DU******
Summary

NUMEROUS FAULTS WITH RADIO AND SYNC SYSTEM. THE RADIO WILL COME ON BY ITSELF AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THIS USUALLY OCCURS WHEN A CELL PHONE IS IN USE AND CONNECTS OR DISCONNECTS VIA BLUETOOTH WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED OR TURNED OFF. THE RADIO WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS ARE OPENED, AND REMAIN ON EVEN IF I LOCK THE CAR. I WENT INSIDE A STORE NOT HAVING LEFT ANY RADIO ON OR ANYTHING, CAME OUT AND HE BATTERY WAS DEAD. I GOT A JUMP START AND THE RADIO CAME ON WHEN THE CAR STARTED FROM BEING JUMPED. EVIDENTLY SYNC TURNED ON THE RADIO. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO BE LEFT WITH A DEAD BATTERY ON TWO OCCASIONS. I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER ON MONDAY, THIS IS A SATURDAY EVENING. *TR

10/01/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 08/27/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F72DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEAT SHIELD THAT GUARDED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER DETACHED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE MAY CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE FAILURE. AS A RESULT, THE PRIVATE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,800. UPDATED 11/20/14*CN UPDATED 8/13/2015 *JS

09/29/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/25/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE SERVICE ENGINE AND ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

09/25/2014
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 09/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

I HAD A TIRE REPAIR FOR A NAIL IN AUG AT THE DEALERSHIP. SEPT 20TH RAN OVER A ROCK~ 8-10 IN ON THE DIRT ROAD AND SUSTAINED A FLAT TIRE. I HAD THE CAR TOED. SPARE APPLIED, BOUGHT 2 NEW FRONT TIRES AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT REAR SHOCK WAS TOTALLY TORN OFF NEAR THE TOP, THIS WORK WAS DONE AT BELLE TIRE WHO ADVISED ME TO TAKE TO THE DEALERSHIP AS IT APPEARED TO HAVE FROZEN UP TO HAVE CAUSED THAT MUCH DAMAGE AND SHOULD BE UNDER MY WARRANTY. ALSO, I HAD NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS. FORD TOLD ME THAT THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT FEEL THAT IT WAS DEFECTIVE. READING THAT THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTS I QUESTION WHETHER THE MOUNT PROBLEM COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE SHOCK BRAKING. *TR

09/25/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/31/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE SE IS HAVING A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND STAY ON WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY AND IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT. A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT STATE THAT THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE OVERALL RESTRAINT SYSTEM THAT MUST BE FIXED IMMEDIATELY. STONEHAM FORD AND FORD CORPORATE HAS INDICATED THAT THEY WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM UNLESS THE LIGHT IS ACTUALLY ON WHILE IT IS IN THE DEALERSHIP. I AM CURRENTLY CONSIDERING LEGAL OPTIONS RIGHT NOW FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. *TR

09/23/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/02/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

FOLLOWING SERVICE PERFORMED FOR RECALLS FOR POSSIBLE COOLANT LEAK / ENGINE FIRE, ENGINE FAULT CODES FOR LOW COOLANT BEGAN TO DISPLAY. VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF LOW COOLANT IN RESERVOIR. ADDED COOLANT TO PROPER LEVEL SEVERAL TIMES AT WEEKLY INTERVALS WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 200 MILES PER WEEK. LOSS OF COOLANT WAS NOT AN ISSUE UNTIL THE RECALL SERVICING WAS DONE. THREE OR FOUR SERVICE VISIT ATTEMPTS TO FULLY DIAGNOSE AND RESOLVE HAVE RESULTED A REPLACED WATER PUMP (THAT LEAKED DURING PRESSURE TEST). THIS MOST RECENT LOW COOLANT ENGINE FAULT MESSAGE OCCURRED AFTER FOUR WEEKS POST-NEW WATER PUMP. I AM RETURNING FOR ANOTHER SERVICE VISIT IN AN ATTEMPT TO FULLY AND FINALLY RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR

09/16/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

ON 7/30/214 THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP SIGN. I WAS ON A TRIP TO PENNSYLVANIA ON 8/19/2014 TAKEN TO MULLINAX FORD, 2317 S.R. 44, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168 (866) 511-8666. NO CODES AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE MALFUNCTION. AFTER A FEW DAYS CAR WAS RETURNED TO ME. ON 9/7/2014 THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE RESTARTED NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT(MIL). ON 9/15/2014 THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE RESTARTED NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT(MIL). ON 9/16/2014, TODAY, TAKEN TO MULLINAX FORD, 2317 S.R. 44, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168 (866) 511-8666. CURRENTLY IN SHOP. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY 9/16/2014, TODAY, THEY CREATED A CASE NUMBER [XXX]. STATED THAT FORD RECALL 14S17 WAS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE MY VIN INDICATES 4/19/2013 BUILD DATE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

09/15/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX0DU******
Summary

ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW MESSAGE DISPLAYS ON INFORMATION CENTER. DEALER SAYS TO TURN OFF CAR, OPEN DOOR, CLOSE DOOR, COUNT TO 10, TURN CAR BACK ON AND MESSAGE IS GONE. MESSAGE REPEATED 2 DAYS LATER. *TR

09/11/2014
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/06/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMYU93103K******
Summary

CPSC: I1490148A. 2003 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CAR HAS A FAILURE OF THE FORWARD SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY THAT CARRIES THE WHEEL JOINTS AND STEERING ARMS. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS INTENDED TO INSTALL A CROSS-BRACE ON THE CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT SO THAT IF THE SUBFRAME FAILED, THERE WOULD BE LESS OF A TENDENCY FOR MAJOR STEERING FAILURE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRACE INSTALLED IN JUNE 2014. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2014, THE SUB FRAME FAILED WHILE HE WAS TURNING A CORNER AND HE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, HE WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 5-10 MPH. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 14V165000.

09/10/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.

09/05/2014
Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/18/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE TURNS OFF/ENGINE DIES AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS HAPPEN 6 TIMES. *TR

09/04/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/21/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H97DU******
Summary

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITH THE RADIO SHORTING OUT AS WELL. THE VEHICLE STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING ROUGH, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED AND WAS STUCK MULTIPLE TIMES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURE. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE DEALER TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS CHECKING FOR APPROVAL FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. DYD

08/25/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/09/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

VEHICLE LOSES POWER (CHECK ENGINE, SERVICE ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED) WHILE DRIVING. BATTERY HAS BEEN CHANGED OUT BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES ON A DAILY BASIS. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE RESTARTS, BUT THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME, I HAVE TO GET THE VEHICLE JUMPED OFF. I HAVE LOST POWER ON THE HIGHWAY AS WELL ON BUSY URBAN STREETS. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. *TR

08/25/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: IFMCU9G99DU******
Summary

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, OUR VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, RED LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASHBOARD, VEHICLE CONTINUED RUNNING BUT GAS PEDAL DID NOT RESPOND. COASTED TO A STOP ALONG SHOULDER, TURNED VEHICLE OFF, WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES, RESTARTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. 12 VOLT PLUGS REMAINED OFF. CALLED FORD DEALERSHIP TODAY. THEY SAY THIS ISSUE WILL BE COVERED IN ANOTHER RECALL FROM FORD, HAS TO DO WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS WHICH SHORTS OUT, HOWEVER REPLACEMENT PART NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. HAD WE BEEN ON THE FREEWAY IN SEATTLE AS WE WERE EARLIER IN THE DAY, THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED A REAR END ACCIDENT FOR SURE. WE FEEL FORD HAS LEFT US WITH AN UNDEPENDABLE VEHICLE, SEVERAL RECALLS ALREADY AND NOW THIS VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WE NO LONGER FEEL WE CAN TRAVEL SAFELY IN THIS VEHICLE EVEN AFTER THIS NEXT RECALL IS REPAIRED. QUALITY CONTROL IS DEFINITELY ABSENT, WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE WILL BE RECALLED AT THIS RATE. *TR

08/22/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 08/18/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9DUD******
Summary

MY VEHICLE WAS HESITATING ACTING LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING POWER AND THEN IT WOULD AND THEN IT WOULDN'T AT WHICH TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON BUT THE SYNC ON THE VEHICLE WAS SHOWING ALL SYSTEMS ARE NORMAL. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE WE FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL THAT COULD DO THESE THINGS. HOW EVER THEY CANNOT FIX OR GUARANTEE THIS IS THE PROBLEM SINCE FORD CORPORATE HAS NOT TOLD THEM HOW TO CHECK THIS OR FIX IT. FORD DEALERSHIP. INFORMED US THERE HAS BEEN NO FATALITIES FROM THIS YET SO WE SHOULD BE OK TO TAKE THE CAR UNTIL THEY GET THIS INFORMATION OUT TO DEALERSHIPS SOMETIME IN LATE SEPTEMBER. THE FORD CORPORATE SAYS UNLESS THE DEALERSHIP FINDS IT UNSAFE THEN THEY WOULD FIGURE SOMETHING OUT. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT TO CHECK THEY CANT SAY WHETHER IT IS SAFE OR UNSAFE. IF YOUR CAR CAN STALL AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AS THEY SAY IN THE RECALL THAT SOUNDS PRETTY UNSAFE. OUR CAR IS NOW SITTING AT A DEALERSHIP BECAUSE NOBODY WILL FIX OR GUARANTEE THE SAFETY WITH THE RECALL BUT NO WAY TO GET IT FIXED. *TR

08/21/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/19/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING SPLICE KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

08/19/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/14/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

AS I AM DRIVING ALONG, MY CAR STARTS TO JUMP & SPUTTER & DIES. INFORMATION LIGHT COMES ON WITH "ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE IMMEDIATELY." I TAKE THE CAR IN TO THE FORD DEALER & HE TELLS ME THERE IS NOT A CODE SHOWING UP SO THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING. I HAVE HAD MY ESCAPE TO THE FORD HOUSE 4 TIMES FOR THE EXACT SAME THING & EVERYTIME, NO CODE SHOWS UP. WHAT THE HECK? IF THE ENGINE DIES & IT TELLS YOU ENGINE FAULT SERVICE IMMEDIATELY HOW CAN THERE NOT BE A CODE SHOW UP? WE WERE ON VACATION THIS WEEKEND AND IT DIES 4 TIMES WHILE WE ARE GONE. I WAS NEARLY REAR-ENDED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE IT IS NEVER AT THE SAME RATE OF SPEED! SOMETIMES I AM SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, SOMETIMES I AM DRIVING IN TOWN AT 30 MPH, SOMETIMES I AM ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ONE THING I COULD BE HIT FROM BEHIND & INJURED ALONG WITH MY FAMILY & GRANDSON, FOR ANOTHER THING WHEN IT DIES, I LOSE MY STEERING & MY BRAKES. NOT GOOD WHEN YOU ARE IN HILL COUNTRY EITHER. I AM TIRED OF FORD NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS! I GUESS THEY ARE GOING TO WAIT UNTIL PEOPLE GET KILLED BEFORE THEY FINALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! SAVING MONEY TO TRADE VEHICLES BEFORE SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY FAMILY! I ONLY HAVE 21,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND I THINK IT IS A TOTAL OF 8 TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE 13 MONTHS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. *TR

08/19/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H98DU******
Summary

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND STAYS ON FOR ABOUT 48 HOURS. WHEN I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY CANNOT FIND OUT WHY THE LIGHT IS COMING ON BECAUSE THE CODE IS NO LONGER VISIBLE. THE CAR IDLES ROUGH AND CUTS OFF WHEN THE CAR IS WARM AND I'M STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, AT A RED LIGHT FOR EXAMPLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE MY CAR CUT OFF IN INNER-CITY TRAFFIC. IT ALSO OCCURRED ONCE WHEN I WAS TRYING TO START THE CAR AFTER BEING OFF FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. I HAD TO START IT 3 TIMES IN ORDER FOR IT TO STAY ON. EACH TIME, IT IDLED VERY ROUGHLY AND CUT OFF WITHIN A FEW SECONDS. *TR

08/11/2014
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/02/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD ON 7/3/14 FOR FUEL LEAK. ALSO TOLD FORD THAT FUEL RANGE CONSUMPTION GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING RIGHT. FORD WAS UNABLE TO VERIFY FUEL LEAK CONCERN BUT DID THE 13S12 OVERHEATING AND 14S03 HANDLE RECALLS. ON 7/19/14 LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED FORD AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS AN AIR POCKET IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM AND TO ADD DISTILLED WATER AND DRIVE IT TO FORD. THE DEALERSHIP DRAINED THE COOLANT, ADDED COOLANT AND PRESSURIZED TO CHECK THE SYSTEM. EXPLAINED TO FORD THAT OUR DAUGHTER WAS TAKING THE CAR ON A 500 MILE ROAD TRIP THAT AFTERNOON. THEY REASSURED US IT WAS FIXED AND THAT SHE WOULD NOT HAVE AN ISSUE, BUT IF SHE DID, SIMPLY ADD DISTILLED WATER AGAIN TO RESOLVE. LATER ON 7/19/14, AFTER DRIVING 150 MILES OF THE TRIP, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RAPIDLY JUMPED FROM NORMAL TO HOT AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. ROADSIDE ASSIST. TOWED TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALERSHIP. THIS NEW DEALERSHIP SAID THE VEHICLE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE SOMEONE FROM FORD TO COME LOOK AT IT. THE NEW DEALERSHIP FAXED US THE LIST OF WHAT WAS WRONG WITH OUR VEHICLE: LEAKING WATER PUMP, LEAKING TURBO COOLANT TUBE, TURBO COOLANT BANJO BOLT LOOSE, HOSE CLAMP ON TURBO COOLANT TUBE NOT RELEASED, COOLANT STAND PIPE NOT BOLTED, ENGINE HARNESS TAPED BUT NOT SECURED TO ENGINE COVER, COOLANT STAND PIPE HARNESS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, BATTERY CABLE REROUTING NOT PERFORMED, FOAM PROTECTION NOT APPLIED TO COOLANT LEVEL MODULE, ACTIVE GRILL SHUTTERS NOT REMOVED AT ALL, THERMOSTAT HOUSING BOLTS LOOSE, CV BOOT RIPPED, BOLTS ON OIL DEFLECTOR NOT TIGHT TO SPECS. FORD SAYS THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BUT WE TOLD THEM WE COULD NOT RISK OUR LIVES ANY MORE WITH THIS DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. ON 7/29/14 WE EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO FORD, SENT THEM THE LIST, GOT A CASE NUMBER AND REQUESTED THAT FORD BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. ON 8/8/14 FORD DENIED OUR REQUEST. WE ARE TOO SCARED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE. *TR

08/08/2014
Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SEATS,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/08/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I BUY FORD ESCAPE 2013,SE ECOBOOST 1,6 IN FEBRUARY 2013.PAY $ 29,00,BRAND NEW.AFTER 10 MONTHS SEND ME RECALL NOTICE(13V583,14V-239,14V-237,14V164000) AFTER RECALL VALUE FOR MY CAR DROP DOWN 50%.WHO REFUND MY .AFTER FIX MY CAR ,MY CAR ,NO NOW CAR,THIS IS FIXED CAR.WHO AGREE FOR SELL WITH NO GOOD CONDITION CAR. *TR

08/04/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/23/2014
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

IN ORDER TO PARK IN THE SINGLE BAY OF OUR THREE CAR SIDE ENTRY ATTACHED GARAGE, YOU HAVE TO PULL UP TO THE POST BETWEEN THE DOUBLE AND SINGLE BAYS, BACK UP AND PULL FORWARD. AFTER PULLING TO ABOUT ONE FOOT FROM THE GARAGE SUPPORT POST AND BRINGING THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP, I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE ESCAPE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE POST AND OUR EXPEDITION PARKED IN THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE DOUBLE BAY. IT FELT LIKE I HAD BEEN SLAMMED INTO FROM BEHIND. WITH THE ENGINE RACING I WAS ABLE TO USE THE START/STOP BUTTON TO STOP THE ENGINE. THE POST WAS DRIVEN OVER THREE FEET INTO THE GARAGE AND THE EXPEDITION WAS HIT WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT IT JUMPED ABOUT AN INCH ONTO THE CEMENT CURB IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. HITTING THE EXPEDITION PREVENTED THE GARAGE POST (WOOD AND BRICK) FROM TOTALLY COLLAPSING. THE ESCAPE HAS THE 1.6L ECO-BOOST ENGINE AND WAS PURCHASED IN OCT. 2012. IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY 5,904 MILES. AT 5,672 MILES THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE FOR THREE DAYS FOR THREE RECALLS 13S12, 14S04 AND 14S03. *TR

08/03/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOG99DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE HAD BEEN IDLEING A LITTLE ROUGH AND STALLED AT A STOP LIGHT. IT RESTARTED AND THEN IT WOULD IDLE ROUGH AND LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL AGAIN. IT HAS STALLED A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 DAYS AND IS IDLEING ROUGH. FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPT. NOT OPEN TO GET LOOKED AT. THIS IS OUT OF THE BLUE AND WHEN I RAN AN ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC IT CAME BACK NORMAL. I DONT TRUST THIS CAR NOW AND AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO TRADE IT FOR A NEW TOYOTA, BUT I AM NOT SURE I WILL BE ABLE TO GET RID OF THIS VEHICLE. I SEE FORD HAS HAD SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THIS AND SO FAR THEY CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *TR

08/01/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

I HAVE MEDICAL CONDITION IN FLORIDA.MY CAR IS REGISTRATION IN CALIFORNIA.MY MEDICAL CONDITION IN NOT READY ,NADER FEW MONTH.I WANT FIX MY RECALL IN FLORIDA.PLEASE SEND MY DEALER ADDRESS IN FLORIDA 33418. PLEASE HELP MY! THANK YOU! *TR

07/31/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

I HAVE THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE 2.0 WITH ECO-BOOST. SUDDENLY IT BEGAN STALLING WHEN I WAS IN PARK, IT HAS GRADUALLY BEGAN STALLING WHEN I AM IN DRIVE BUT AT A STOP. LUCKILY IT HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN MOTION. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH SERVICE NOW INDICATOR AND OTHER DASH ICONS. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART WITH NO PROBLEM. ALL ICON'S DISAPPEAR AND THE VEHICLE GOES BACK TO RUNNING NORMAL. I HAVE NOTICED IT IS IDLING ROUGHLY AND A BIT HIGHER THAN NORMAL ABOUT 900 RPM. IT CONSTANTLY IDLES AS IF IT IS GOING TO STALL ALTHOUGH STALLING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR. *TR

07/29/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/18/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

IN 2 WEEKS MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS STOPPED RUNNING. THE FIRST TIME I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE SECOND TIME I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF AGAIN. BOTH TIME THE CAR RESTARTED. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BOTH TIMES AND THEY CAN FINE NOTHING WRONG. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT IT WILL HAPPEN WHEN I AM DRIVING AND SOMEONE WILL RUN INTO ME. *JS

07/29/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/08/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

07/28/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 07/27/2014
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F79DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED COMING TO A STOP SUDDENLY THE CONTACT FOOT SLIPPED OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSING HIM TO MOVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT FELT THE PEDAL WAS TOO SMALL. THE BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,800. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN UPDATED 09/17/2014*JS

07/26/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/23/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR BEGAN TO LURCH WHEN CHANGING GEARS ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. ONCE CAR TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE FAULT CLEARED AND THE ENGINE RAN SMOOTH. TOOK THE CAR TO THE FORD STORE SAN LEANDRO (CA). LIKE THE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE THEY COULD NOT FIND RECORD ON THE CAR'S COMPUTER AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEREFORE I GO AWAY VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY AND FUTURE OCCURRENCES OF THE SAME EVENT. FROM THIS WEBSITE I SEE LOTS OF COMPLAINTS. WHEN WILL FORD DO SOMETHING TO RECTIFY. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO BE INJURED OR DIE TO GET THEM WORKING ON RESOLVING THIS ISSUE? *TR

07/25/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/18/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1SNCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POPPED OFF COOLANT HOSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.

07/22/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 07/19/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G9XDU******
Summary

MAY 26, 2014 BEGAN A FORD RECALL OF "CERTAIN MODELS" 2013 ESCAPE FOR RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE DEFECT-IT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF THE RCM (FORD #14S04, NHTSA #14V237000). I DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. APPARENTLY I DON'T OWN THE "CERTAIN MODEL". JULY 19, 2014 THE "AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT" ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. JULY 22 DEALERSHIP SAYS RCM NEEDS REPLACEMENT. IS DEFECT NOT ONLY IN THE "CERTAIN MODELS" CLAIMED IN MAY RECALL? LUCKILY, ALTHO PAST THE 36,000 MILE BASIC WARRANTY AND THAT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MAY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, IT IS COVERED BY A "RESTRAINT WARRANTY". PHEW...BUT, THEY CAN'T FIND THE PART ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. FORD SAYS MAYBE THEY CAN SHIP ONE BY EARLY TO MID AUGUST. MY CAR IS UNSAFE AND STAYS AT THE DEALERSHIP UNTIL THE PART IS RECEIVED. LUCKILY THE DEALERSHIP WILL PROVIDE ME A LOANER AT NO CHARGE. BOTTOM LINE: REALLY FORD?? SERIOUSLY?? YOU RECALL A PROBLEM AND INVOLVE ONLY CERTAIN CARS BUT IT IS APPARENTLY A PROBLEM IN OTHER...VERSIONS OF THE MODEL? I WISH I HAD READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE I BOUGHT; I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THE ESCAPE. I AM PETRIFIED THE ENGINE STALLING, FIRES ETC.SEEN NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE WILL AT SOME POINT OCCUR. ONCE REPAIRED I'M TRADING IT. 2013 ESCAPE=10 RECALLS, 39 SERVICE BULLETINS, 210 COMPLAINTS. 2013 NISSAN ROGUE= 0 RECALLS, 8 BULLETINS, 24 COMPLAINTS. HONDA CRV=1 RECALL, 9 BULLETINS, 76 COMPLAINTS. YOU DO THE MATH. DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER; THE ESCAPE IS VERY STYLISH BUT INSIDE HIDES TOO MANY PROBLEMS FROM NUISANCE TO SAFETY HAZARDS. NOT WORTH IT. TOO ADD TO THE CARTOON, THE LIFT GATE HANDLE BROKE-AWAY FROM THE BODY AT 36,086 MILES. HAHAHA, COST ME $50 TO FIX (SEE SERVICE BULLETIN # TSB-14-0012). ONE DAY EARLIER IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A WARRANTY REPAIR. WHAT A JOKE. THANKFULLY AT LEAST I SEEM TO HAVE FOUND A GREAT DEALERSHIP & SERVICE DEPARTMENT. *TR

07/22/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G95DU******
Summary

SINCE JULY 1,2014 MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS STALLED 3 ADDITIONAL TIMES FOR A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. TWICE IN TWO DAYS. THE FIRST TWO WHILE STANDING STILL AT A LIGHT, THE LAST 2 WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, 2ND TIME 07-08-2014, 3RD 07-20-2014 AND 4TH TODAY 07-22-2014. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO BLUE SPRINGS FORD IN BLUE SPRINGS MO ON MONDAY 07-14-2014 WAS INFORMED THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED AND WOULD BE IN ABOUT 7 TO 10 DAYS BUT WASN'T INFORMED WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR. CALLED BLUE SPRINGS FORD TODAY 07-22-2014 WAS INFORMED THE PART NEEDED IS A O2 SENOR AND IS ON BACK ORDER. I'M AFRAID THE CAR IS GOING TO STALL WHILE IN MOTION AND GET REAR ENDED. I WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER IT WONT STALL WHILE MOVING BUT THE 3RD AND 4TH TIME IT DID WHILE SLOWING DOWN INSTEAD OF AT A FULL STOP LIKE THE FIRST AND 2ND TIME. I USE I -70 TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK INCLUDING RUNNING ERRANDS. THIS IS BECOMING A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE O2 SENOR. I'M NOT TOO HAPPY NOT KNOWING HOW LONG ITS GOING TO BE TO GET THE PART IN TO GET MY CAR REPAIRED. THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR

07/18/2014
Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/06/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

FOOT SLIPS OFF BRAKE PEDAL..ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TO CLOSE TOGETHER.BRAKE PEDAL NEEDS TO BE WIDER TO ACCOMMODATE LARGER SHOE SIZES,MINE ARE SIZE 13.. IN RAINY CONDITIONS FOOT SLIDES OFF BRAKE PEDAL FREQUENTLY. BAD DESIGN FROM FORD...HOPE I DON`T HAVE AN ACCIDENT BEFORE THIS CONDITION IS CORRECTED. *TR

07/18/2014
Components: STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 10/15/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE TIRE WIRING FOR THE MAP RETURN SIGNAL AND THE TCBP RETURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FIVE MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIRS THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,383. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ UPDATED 02/27/2015 *JS

07/17/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 9,300. UPDATED 9/18/14*CN UPDATED 2/11/2015*JS

07/17/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/31/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H98DU******
Summary

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. *TR

07/13/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 06/04/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

AFTER OWNING THIS VEHICLE FOR ONE MONTH, THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED, I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR NOT WANTING TO ACCELERATE. I WOULD BE MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY OR PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE RPM'S WOULD GO WAY UP, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. I AM FEARFUL ANYTIME I DRIVE THIS CAR THAT IT MAY NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I NEED IT TO AND I'LL END UP IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I HAVE HAD MY ESCAPE INTO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. THE LAST TIME I HAD IT IN, FORD PUT IN A FLIGHT SIMULATOR. AFTER FORD EVALUATED THE SIMULATOR FINDINGS, FORD ENGINEERS SAID THIS WAS "NORMAL"; THEY WILL NO LONGER EVALUATE THE ISSUE. I AM TRULY SCARED IN THIS VEHICLE AND I'VE ONLY OWNED IT FOR ONE YEAR!!! HELP! *TR

07/08/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/14/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT FLUID LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V583000 (ENGINE). AFTER THE REMEDY REPAIR WAS PERFORMED THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

07/08/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS NEARLY THREE MONTHS AGO. 2013 FORD ESCAPE AS REPEATEDLY, WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY BUT RANDOMLY LOST POWER AND WITH THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF. CAR HAS LOST ENGINE POWER AND WITH NO ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS UP TO 40 MPH. IT HAS OCCURRED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, SITTING AT A STOP SIGN, ACCELERATING POST STOP, TURNING LEFT, TURNING RIGHT AND WHILE NAVIGATING AROUND-ABOUT AND CROSSING A RAILROAD TRACK. CAR WILL RESTART ONCE I PLACE IT IN PARK. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES AND ONLY BECAUSE I HAVE LEARNED TO RESPOND QUICKLY WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS. I CALLED DON HINDS FORD IN FISHERS, IN AT THE SECOND OCCURRENCE AND THEY FAILED TO EXPRESS THE SAME LEVEL OF CONCERN TELLING ME I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT 4-5 DAYS FOR AN APPOINTMENT. THE FREQUENCY HAS INCREASED, ALBEIT STILL RANDOM AND NOT DAILY IT DOES OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK. I MADE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH DON HINDS WAITING AGAIN 4 BUSINESS DAYS ON 7-8-2014. I WAS EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED AS THEIR REPORT WAS BASED ON THEIR INABILITY TO NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE LIKELIHOOD TO REPLICATE A RANDOM OCCURRENCE IN A SHORT TEST DRIVE WAS NOT EXPECTED BY ME AND I AM DISAPPOINTED THEY WERE FOOLISH TO THINK IT WOULD. THE HISTORY OF THE LAST 10 STARTS AND STOPS ON THE CAR'S COMPUTER DIDN'T REPORT ANY ERROR CODE. DON HIND'S STATES THAT FORD HAS NO REPORTS OF ANY INCIDENTS AND THEIR TECHNICAL SUPPORT HAD NO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MECHANIC. THE ADVICE OF THE MECHANIC WAS TO WAIT UNTIL IT WAS MORE FREQUENT IN OCCURRENCE AND ABLE TO BE REPLICATED AND THEN BRING IT BACK. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR AND TO TRANSPORT MY CHILDREN. THIS NEEDS URGENT ATTENTION. THIS POSES A HIGH RISK OF INJURY. *JS

07/07/2014
Components: STEERING,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/21/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

IT STARTED AS A RECALL. THERE WAS DANGER OF FIRE IN THE MOTOR. TOOK IN ON APRIL 21, 2014 AND TOLD IT WOULD BE BACK IN 2 DAYS. DOWN HILL FROM THERE. BAD WATER PUMP. WAITING FOR PARTS. THE MOTOR HAS BEEN TAKEN APART AND PUT BACK. DEALER TEST DROVE AND "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. FORD HAS SAID THEY WOULD SEND A "NEW" MOTOR. THIS IS JULY 7TH AND I STILL DON'T HAVE MY CAR BACK. DEALER SAID THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN I WOULD GET IT. ALSO -- THE ESCAPE HAS A STEERING PROBLEM. IT HANGS WHEN YOU ARE TURNING OR CHANGING LANES DRIVING 70 MPH AND THEY CAN'T IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY THAT FORD HASN'T HAD ANY COMPLAINTS. UPDATED 02/05/2015 *JS

07/06/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/03/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I AM FILING A COMPLAINT THAT AFTER MY RECALL SERVICE FOR THE RISK OF LOCALIZED OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD THAT MAY LEAD TO OIL LEAK FIRES MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STARTED OVERHEATING. THE ENGINE HEAT WENT FROM REGULAR HEAT TO MAXED OUT HEAT IN THE RED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS WITH NO WARNING OR TIME TO PULL OVER SAFELY!!!!! I PURCHASED MY FORD ESCAPE 2013 SEL IN APRIL OF 2013 AND USE MY CAR OFTEN FOR WORK SO HAVE PUT ON 23,000 MILES SO FAR. I GOT A LETTER OF A RECALL AND CALLED TO SCHEDULE MY RECALL ASAP ONLY ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT 2 MONTHS OUT. I GOT MY 3 RECALLS OF ONLY ONE I WAS NOTIFIED OF PERFORMED JUNE 16TH 2014 AND PICKED UP MY CAR JUNE 20TH FROM SAN LEANDRO FORD THINKING AND HOPING I WOULD NOW BE DRIVING A SAFE VEHICLE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I REALIZED MY RIGHT HEAD-LIGHT WASN'T WORKING SO TOOK IT BACK TO FIND OUT THE TECHNICIAN FORGOT TO PLUG MY HEADLIGHT IN. TWO WEEKS LATER I TOOK A TRIP OVER 300 MILES AWAY AND HAD NO TROUBLES AFTER MULTIPLE MTN PASSES UNTIL OUR FINAL CLIMB WHEN MY 2013 ESCAPE JUMPED FROM REGULAR ENGINE HEAT TO OVERHEATING AND MAXED OUT IN THE RED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. WE PULLED OVER LET IT COOL AND TRIED AGAIN, OVERHEATED AGAIN AND HAD AN OIL BURNING SMELL WITH FEAR OF ENGINE CATCHING FIRE!! IMMEDIATELY MADE AN APPOINTMENT AT BISHOP FORD. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT FORD DEALERSHIP 6 HOURS FROM MY HOME WITH NO REASON AS TO WHY IT IS STILL OVERHEATING! FORD TECH (CORPORATE LOCATION) WAS NON-RESPONSIVE TO LOCAL TECH AND CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE! WARNING RECALL DOES NOT WORK! *JS

07/02/2014
Components: TIRES
Incident Date: 07/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING ON IH 10 IN SAN ANTONIO GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR IN MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE THAT I HAVE HAD FOR JUST OVER A YEAR. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 19,500 MILES ON THESE TIRES. MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT (LITERALLY THE TREAD BLEW RIGHT OFF THE SIDEWALL) AND RIPPED THE PLASTIC SKIRTING OFF MY PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR. WE CHANGED TO THE SPARE AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD MY CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRE WOULD BE SENT BACK TO CONTINENTAL TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY- AFTER READING THE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS, WE WILL NOW BE CHANGING ALL 4 OF OUR TIRES (THIS IS AFTER SPENDING ABOUT $175 YESTERDAY ON A NEW CONTINENTAL SO THAT WE COULD ATTEMPT TO FILE A WARRANTY CLAIM). THE TIRE IN QUESTION IS CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT 235/55R 17. AT THIS POINT, THE BEST THAT WE CAN HOPE FOR IS THAT THEY WILL GIVE US "UP TO 62% REIMBURSEMENT" PER THE DEALER BECAUSE OF MY MILEAGE, REGARDLESS OF THE FACT THAT THERE WAS PLENTY OF TREAD DEPTH LEFT ON THE TIRE AND I HAD NOT PUNCTURED IT OR RUN OVER ANYTHING OTHER THAN ROADWAY. *TR

07/01/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

06/30/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/26/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F76DU******
Summary

CAR WAS DRIVEN IN THE MORNING AND RETURNED TO THE GARAGE AT ABOUT 1030AM. APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS LATER THE CAR ON FIRE, MY DAD'S NEIGHBOR WOKE HIM FROM A NAP, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THEY CUT THE BATTERY LINE AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE CAR IS MELTED AND TOTALED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATOR THE DAY OF THE FIRE SAID IT WAS "AIRBAG BRACKET ON THE LEFT SIDE ABOVE THE PASSENGER DOOR", AND THE ROOF ABOVE THE AIRBAG WAS A HOTSPOT. FORD IS NOT BEING RESPONSIVE, THE DEALER REFERRED US TO THE TOLL FREE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE. THEY TOOK THE INFORMATION GAVE HIM A CLAIM NUMBER AND ASKED HIM WHAT HE WANTED! MY DAD'S NAME ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER IS BELOW, I AM HIS DAUGHTER AND MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS BELOW. HE IS 81 YEARS OLD AND VERY UPSET AND STRESSED ABOUT THIS. *TR

06/25/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 05/14/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FADP3K26DL******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD AFTER BEING STOPPED ON AN INCLINE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL NEEDED TO DEPRESS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ROLL BACKWARDS. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THERE WAS NO DIAGNOSTIC TEST COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

06/24/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/19/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE EXACT REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

06/23/2014
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 06/09/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G91DU******
Summary

TL ' THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RETURN SPRING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. JCC

06/23/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/23/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8DU******
Summary

1.6L ECOBOOST: SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR COMES ON. DEALER HAS DETERMINED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF ENGINE MISFIRE. INITIALLY TOO, A MORE URGENT INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON (AMBER) INDICATING THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL IS LOW. A YET MORE URGENT INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON (RED) INDICATING THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND THE ENGINE IS REDUCED TO RUNNING ON TWO CYLINDERS. HOWEVER, THIS INDICATION APPEARED ONLY SHORTLY AFTER THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, AND SURELY AT THAT POINT, THE ENGINE WAS FAR FROM OVERHEATING. ON OTHER AND SUBSEQUENT INCIDENCES, ENGINE MISFIRES DURING THE FIRST SECONDS FOLLOWING START-UP. AFTER 3 TO 5 SECONDS, ENGINE USUALLY STOPS MISFIRING. ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS, THIS MISFIRE-AT-START-UP EVENT HAS BEEN ACCOMPANIED BY A FAINT ODOR OF ANTIFREEZE. THE MOST RECENT MISFIRE-AT-START-UP EVENT INCLUDED A FAINT SMELL OF SOMETHING/NOT FUEL OR OIL, AND GRAY SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST. BECAUSE DEALER HAS TESTED THE COOLING SYSTEM (OKAY) AND NO HINT OF COOLANT HAS BEEN FOUND ON THE GROUND OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT, I'M NOW ASSUMING THAT COOLANT IS GETTING INTO ONE OR MORE OF CYLINDERS, EITHER FROM THE ENGINE HEAD OR FROM THE TURBO CHARGER (IT IS WATER-COOLED, I'M TOLD) AND IS THEN COMING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. BOTH TAIL PIPES ARE CARBONED UP. MENTION OF IS MADE ON SEVERAL WEB POSTS AND IS APPARENTLY A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH ECOBOOST ENGINES?? BASED ON MY VAST (HIGH SCHOOL) KNOWLEDGE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE OXIDATION PROCESS, THAT JUST AIN'T RIGHT. I HAVE ASKED FMC TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE. THEY HAVE THUS FAR DECLINED TO DO SO. *TR

06/23/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/07/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

ON SAT JUNE 7, 2014 I NOTICED THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS SOLID YELLOW AND STAYED ON UNTIL I RETURNED HOME THAT EVENING. ON MONDAY JUNE 10TH, I GOT UP AND WENT TO THE STORE AND NOTICED IT WAS OFF. SINCE THEN IT HAS CAME ON AND WENT BACK OFF AT VARIOUS STAGES OF DRIVING, FROM HIGHWAY SPEEDS TO AN IDLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT DOES DO NOT COME ON WHEN MY GRANDDAUGHTER IS SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT, SHE IS 14 YEARS OLD AND WEIGHS APPROX 90#. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE FORD DEALER IN COOKEVILLE TENNESSEE AND THEY KEPT IT OVER NIGHT AND ADVISED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT SINCE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND THE VEHICLE WAS "SAFE" TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE AS NORMAL. ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND HAS SINCE WENT OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THEN. I DO HAVE PICTURES THAT ARE TIME AND DATE STAMPED OF EACH SUBSEQUENT INCIDENT AND THE SPEED AND ODOMETER READING AT THE TIME. *TR

06/18/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 06/13/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THE AIRBAG SYSTEM WAS DISABLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

06/18/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/03/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J92DU******
Summary

ON THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE SERVICE ENGINE NOW DEFAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED. I WAS NEARLY KILLED AS CARS HAD TO SWERVE TO GO AROUND ME. THE SECOND AND THIRD INCIDENTS HAPPENED AS I SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN. THE CAR HAS ALSO STALLED AT STOP SIGNS. *TR

06/18/2014
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/22/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G91DU******
Summary

VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND SHUT OFF WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT APPROX. 35 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES, IT IS NOW AT THE DEALER FOR THE 4TH TIME IN ATTEMPT TO REPAIR. FORD HAS SO FAR BEEN UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE DEALER WITH AN ADEQUATE EXPLANATION OR FIX. THE DEALER HAS BEEN MORE THAN COOPERATIVE BUT IS AT THE MERCY OF FORD. A VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WITHOUT WARNING COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES. *TR

06/17/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 06/02/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CONTINUOUS TO HAVE ISSUES RELATED TO RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO WOULD SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. WHEN IT SHUT OFF, A 911 ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED. THE SPEAKER VOLUME WOULD GET HIGH AND THEN GO LOW. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED, THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL DROPPED BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE DEALER FOUND A LEAK, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE WASHER NOT SEALING PROPERLY. THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL, THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH COOLANT LOSS.*JB

06/15/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/08/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J96DU******
Summary

I HAVE 2013 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM.I HAVE TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED INTO COUGHLIN FORD, JOHNSTOWN, OH TWICE. THIS IS WHAT THE CAR WAS DOING. VEHICLE BUCKED AND LURCHED AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CAR QUIT AND WOULD NOT RESTART. I CALLED FORD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND HAD IT TOWED TO COUGHLIN FORD, JOHNSTOWN, OH. COUGHLIN CALLED AND SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. ON THE SECOND OCCASION THE CAR RAN VERY ROUGH, THE ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. AGAIN IT DID THE SAME PROBLEM. COULD BARELY GET IT HOME. I WAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY NEARLY BEING HIT BOTH TIMES. AGAIN THE CAR WAS TOWED TO COUGHLIN FORD. LATER WAS CALLED SAYING THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WE ARE SENIOR CITIZENS AND VERY AFRAID TO TAKE THE CAR ANYWHERE. TWICE WE HAVE HAD TO RENT A CAR. *JS

06/12/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

SINCE OUR 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAD THE FORD RECALL 13S12C AND 13S12D COMPLETED IN EARLY APRIL, THE VEHICLE FUEL MILEAGE HAS DROPPED BY AN AVERAGE OF 2 MPG. SOME AERODYNAMIC FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE WERE COMPROMISED UNDER THE RECALL TO HELP KEEP THE ENGINE FROM OVER HEATING AND STARTING A FIRE. ITS A GOOD THING WE LEASED THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE WE WILL BE RETURNING IT TO THE DEALER WHEN THE LEASE IS UP AND MOST LIKELY WILL NOT PURCHASE A FORD VEHICLE TO REPLACE IT. BUYER BEWARE OF 2013 FORD ESCAPES BUILT IN LATE 2012 AND EARLY 2013 WITH THE 1.6 LITER ECOBOOST ENGINE. *TR

06/04/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H90DU******
Summary

VEHICLE BUCKED, LURCHED AND WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH ON A 70 MPH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY (JUST AS I WAS TRYING TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY) ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND I CALLED FORD ROADSIDE TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS WAS ACTUALLY THE SECOND TIME. THIS HAD HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY BUT I CANNOT FIND THE DATE - THAT TIME, I WAS ENTERING THE SAME INTERSTATE AND THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AND I "LIMPED" THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (ONLY BEING ABLE TO DRIVE 40 MPH ON A 60 MPH FOUR LANE HIGHWAY.) ON 6/3/2014, THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AS I WAS ATTEMPTING TO ENTER INTERSTATE 35 (70 MPH) - AGAIN - BUCKING, LURCHING AND THEN GOING INTO THE "LIMP MODE". VERY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR ANYWHERE AS I FEAR BEING HIT OR KILLED ON THE HIGHWAYS BECAUSE OF THE CARS INABILITY TO GO ANYWHERE NEAR THE SPEED LIMIT. THIS IS VERY MUCH A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY FOR THE AREA THAT I LIVE IN BECAUSE ALL THE ROADWAYS AROUND ME ARE AT LEAST 60 MPH OR HIGHER AND FORD HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR'S ENGINE IS NOW IDLING VERY ROUGH, TOO, SO THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS ENGINE. *TR

06/02/2014
Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/19/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F71DU******
Summary

I HAVE HAD 2 INCIDENTS WHERE MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. THE FIRST WAS AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND THE OTHER ABOUT 15-20 MPH. BOTH TIMES I GOT A MESSAGE ACROSS MY INFORMATION SCREEN THAT SAID "STEERING ASSIST FAULT". IT WAS REALLY HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE SINCE I WASN'T ON A BUSY STREET EITHER TIME. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THE MESSAGE WENT AWAY AND POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED AS IF THE COMPUTER JUST NEEDED TO RESTART. *TR

06/02/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/01/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H96DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STARTED WITH A JOLTING, ROCKING AND ROUGH RIDE. THE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. IF YOU TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT, WOULD BE OK AND LIGHT WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. THIS STARTED AROUND 28,000 MILES. I TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND THEY KEPT FOR A DAY, HOOKED TO COMPUTER AND TOLD ME NOTHING WAS COMING UP AS WRONG. THEY TOOK IT OUT ON THE ROAD AND COULD NOT REPLICATE IT. BUT THEY DID FIX 5 RECALLS ON IT! 4 DAYS LATER WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A BUSY ROAD, THE ENGINE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. I NEARLY MISSED HAVING A CAR HIT ME BROADSIDE. THEN 5 DAYS LATER AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE ENGINE ONCE AGAIN COMPLETELY DIED. BY SOME VERY GOOD LUCK THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS ABLE TO GO AROUND ME. I HAD MY SMALL GRANDSON AND GRANDDAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT. THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED HAD I BEEN REAR ENDED. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY THE SERVICE MANAGER WHAT DID I EXPECT THEM TO DO SINCE IT KEEPS TELLING THEM NOTHING IS WRONG WHEN HOOKED TO THE COMPUTER ( IN A VERY SARCASTIC TONE). THEN AGAIN TODAY, THE ENGINE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD COMING OUT OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER SCHOOL IN FRONT OF A SCHOOL BUS!! I THINK FORD IS GOING TO WAIT UNTIL PEOPLE ACTUALLY DIE IN A AN ACCIDENT BEFORE EVEN ATTEMPTING TO TRY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I AM SO DISTRAUGHT THAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. GM WAITED TO LONG AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM! *TR

05/31/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/31/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH WITH NO WARNING, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR

05/29/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/06/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 08/14/2014*LJ

05/28/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/28/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

MY WIFE WAS PULLING OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE SWITCHED TO A "LOW POWER STATE" AS DESCRIBED BY THE DEALER (SPITTING, SPUTTERING SHAKING. BARELY RUNNING AS DESCRIBED BY MY WIFE) . SHE HAD GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURN THE CAR OFF THEN BACK ON TO TURN AROUND AND PULL BACK INTO THE LOT. I WENT AND GOT THE CAR. IT RAN OK. AND I CALLED FORD AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IN . (4 DAY WAIT OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND.) OVER THE WEEKEND IT DID IT ONCE MORE. THIS TIME LEAVING A SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. BY THE TIME WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IT HAD GONE BACK OFF. THEY FOUND A FAULTY WIRE HARNESS. BUT SINCE THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY IS OUT AND IT'S NOT COVERED BY POWER TRAIN. IT COST US $400 FOR THE REPAIR. *TR

05/27/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/25/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J92DU******
Summary

AS I WAS SLOWING TO TURN LEFT THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AND AGAIN, AS I STOPPED AT THE STOP SIGN, IT STALLED AGAIN. I TOOK THIS CAR INTO THE DEALER ( THIRD TIME) BECAUSE OF THE STALLING ISSUE AND I HAD JUST PICKED IT UP FROM THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, (WHO SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING) WHEN THE CAR STALLED A MILE AWAY FROM THE SHOP. IT WAS CLOSING TIME ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND,WHEN I PICKED IT UP, SO THEY WERE CLOSED BY THE TIME I TURNED AROUND. *TR

05/24/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE ENGINE NOW. AUTOMOBILE LOSS OF POWER, STALL, ENGINE CUTS OFF COMPLETELY AT ANY GIVEN TIME. HOPEFULLY TO HELP SO MANY PEOPLE ON THIS SITE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE DID THIS FOR MANY MONTHS AND ALWAYS THE SAME ANSWER FROM FORD AND DEALERSHIP...NO ERROR CODE SO NOTHING IS WRONG. FINALLY IT HAPPENED AS I PULLED UP TO DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE. SO THEY COULD CLEARLY SEE WHAT THE CAR WAS DOING AND THERE WAS AN ERROR CODE. I LOOKS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD TSB 13-7-5 SUPERSEDED BY FORD TSB 13-12-12 WIRING HARNESS FAULT IN SIGNAL RETURN SPLICES. WHY HAS NHTSA AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOT NATIONALLY PUBLISHED THIS INFORMATION SO ALL DEALERSHIP UNDERSTAND (HOPEFULLY) THE SOLUTION TO THIS VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. AMAZING SO MANY DEALERSHIP ARE NOT AWARE OF ALL FORD TSB'S. *TR

05/23/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/19/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE AS I BACK OUT OF PARKING LOT, CAR DIES, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OIL LIGHT APPEARS ALSO. CAR ALSO SHUT DOWN AT BUSY INTERSECTION. TOOK CAR INTO DEALERSHIP NEXT MORNING, STARTED CAR UP AND IT DIED, DID THIS 3 TIMES AND THE FORD SERVICE MAN WITNESSED THIS. THEY HAVE HAD CAR 4 DAYS IN THE SHOP. SHOP FOREMAN HAS DRIVEN CAR HOME TO SEE IF IT CAN BE DUPLICATED AND CAN NOT. THEY SAY WHEN THEY HOOK UP TO COMPUTER NO PROBLEMS REGISTER. THEY JUST CALLED AND SAID I HAVE TO PICK UP THE CAR TODAY, THEY CAN'T KEEP IT ANY LONGER. IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TO BRING IT IN. VERY FRUSTRATED. HOPE I DON'T GET HIT AND INJURED!! *TR

05/22/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/21/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON MAY 21, 2014 I SUDDENLY HEARD A CHIME AND A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER ALERTING OF A "STEERING ASSIST FAULT". OUR FORD IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC PARKING STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM. I THEN FELT THE STEERING LOCK UP AND DRAMATICALLY REDUCE THE ABILITY FOR ME TO STEER THE VEHICLE FROM ONE LANE TO THE OTHER ON THE STRAIGHT AWAY THAT I WAS PRESENTLY ON. THE SENSATION WAS THAT OF TRYING TO DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT COMPLETELY LOST POWER STEERING AND FEEDBACK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY A QUARTER MILE OF EVALUATING THE VEHICLE, I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE CAR, THUS REGAINING NORMAL CONTROL WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, AND PROCEEDED TO DELIVER THE VEHICLE FOR EVALUATION. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY AT LINDSAY FORD IN SILVER SPRING, MD NOW AND WILL BE EVALUATED 5/22/14. THIS IS AT LEAST THE THIRD TIME I HAVE SEEN THIS FAULT MESSAGE, HOWEVER IT WOULD APPEAR WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE BUT NEVER ELIMINATE STEERING ABILITY. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE TO BE A LEMON IN THE EYES OF THE LAW, I HAVE PREVIOUSLY REQUESTED A BUY BACK FROM FORD BASED ON DISMAL FUEL PERFORMANCE AND OTHER UNRELATED MATTERS. FORD HAS NEGLECTED TO FULLY RESOLVE THOSE MATTERS, AND WITH THIS INCIDENT ON HAND, I AM REQUESTING ANY ASSISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT I OWN A SAFE VEHICLE, BECAUSE MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH FORD HAS BEEN UNACCEPTABLE. *TR

05/21/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/25/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

VEHICLE STARTED WITH WARNING 'ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW'. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND MESSAGE WAS GONE. LATER THAT DAY WHILE DRIVING WE NOTICED SEVERE JERKING OF THE VEHICLE WHILE CHANGING SPEEDS AND NOTICED THE ENGINE FAULT WARNING WAS DISPLAYED. PULLED VEHICLE OVER. RESTARTED AND THE WARNING WAS GONE. BROUGHT TO DEALER FOR OVER 2 DAYS AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE ERROR AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO FIX ANYTHING. MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM STARTED RECURRING AGAIN WHILE REDUCING SPEED ON A HIGHWAY EXIT RESULTING IN EXTREME VEHICLE JERKING AS IF TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING, AT THIS TIME WE NOTICED THE ENGINE FAULT WARNING HAD REAPPEARED. CONTACTED FORD SERVICE CENTER AND THEY WILL TAKE ANOTHER LOOK, BUT WITHOUT A RECALL THERE WILL BE NOTHING THAT CAN DO. WITH SO MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS IT IS ASTONISHING THAT THIS IS NOT A KNOWN RESOLVABLE ISSUE FOR FORD. *TR

05/20/2014
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 05/08/2014
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

DRIVER WAS PROCEEDING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT SEVERAL PARKED VEHICLES. THE DRIVER COMPLAINED THAT THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO RESPONSE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL THE SECONDS PRIOR TO IMPACT. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP BY THE TOW TRUCK AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS VISIBLE, THE POINT OF FAILURE WAS QUITE APPARENT. THE BALL JOINT REMAINED COMPLETELY INTACT WHILE THE STEERING KNUCKLE VISIBLY BROKE AT THE POINT WHERE IT MEETS THE BALL JOINT. EVERY OTHER ITEM UNDER THE VEHICLE WAS VISIBLY RIPPED OR BENT EXCEPT THE STEERING KNUCKLE. IT APPEARS AS IF THE STEERING KNUCKLE MATERIAL IS NOT THICK ENOUGH FOR A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT. AT THE POINT OF FAILURE, THE METAL IS APPROXIMATELY 5/16" THICK. *TR

05/19/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/11/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

THE CAR STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. THE FIRST TIME 3/11/2014 WAS THE DAY FOLLOWING MY SERVICE FOR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM MY HOUSE AND THE CAR JUST STALLED. I PUT IT INTO PARK AND THE CAR RESTARTED. THE NEXT TIME WAS 3/17/2014, AGAIN I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM MY HOUSE AND THE CAR STALLED, STARTED BEEPING AND A SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. I RESTARTED THE CAR, PARKED AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. A TOWING COMPANY PICKED UP THE CAR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT NOTHING SHOWED UP IN THE MEMORY AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WASN'T HAPPENING FOR THEM. THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE I PICKED IT UP. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS LATER THE CAR STALLED AGAIN WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY ON RAMP. I TRIED TO CALL THE DEALER BUT THE PHONE WOULD NOT WORK. FORD TOOK THE CAR AGAIN AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING IN THE MEMORY. WITHIN 2 WEEKS THIS HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE GETTING ONTO THE FREEWAY. IN ADDITION TO THE STALLING PROBLEM, THE SYNC SYSTEM HAS RESET ITSELF, THE COMPASSES ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, THE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOESN'T WORK ALL THE TIME AND NOW THE PHONE RANDOMLY STARTS CALLING PEOPLE. I WAS GIVEN A PHONE NUMBER FOR CORPORATE BY THE DEALERSHIP. I CALLED AND AFTER PLAYING PHONE TAG FOR SEVERAL DAYS THE REPRESENTATIVE (JOSHUA) TOLD ME THAT IF IT STALLS AGAIN THAT I SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE CAR AND I NEED TO CALL THE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE NUMBER AND WAIT FOR THEM TO COME. IN ADDITION, HE SAID UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THEY ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE CAR BECAUSE IF THEY DO IT WILL RESET THE MEMORY AND FORD CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I ASKED ABOUT THE RECALLS ON MY CAR AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NONE; HOWEVER, I WAS ON THE WEBSITE AND THERE ARE 2. I ASKED WHY FORD DID NOT SEND ME A RECALL NOTICE AND HE TOLD ME THAT FORD DOESN'T DO THAT. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR. ITS BEEN TO FORD 7 TIMES NOW. HELP! *JS

05/17/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/07/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX2DU******
Summary

AFTER RECALL COMPLETED (RECALL NOTICE 13S12/NHTSA RECALL 13V583) I WAS DRIVING CAR HOME AND SAW LOWER LEFT CORNER OF TRIP DISPLAY JUMPED ERRATICALLY WITH WILD RANGE NUMBERS FROM 99.9 TO 57 OR 75 OR 43 SOMETHING, ALL OVER THE PLACE. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID OF WHAT WAS GOING ON, AND BECAUSE IT WAS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND UNSAFE TO TAKE EYES OFF THE ROAD. TOLD BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM. (INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY) WAS NOT A DISPLAY BEFORE THE RECALL AND PREVIOUS READINGS WERE MORE DRIVER FRIENDLY AND INFORMATIVE. IF THIS IS A DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR SERVICE I UNDERSTAND, BUT IT IS A SERIOUS DISTRACTION WHEN DRIVING. *JS

05/16/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/13/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

WHILE TURNING AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CAR STALLED CAUSING THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT OF THE CAR STALLING. "WILLIAMSBURG FORD AND PREOWNED" SERVICED THE CAR TODAY AND FOUND NO FAULT CODES. CLAIM THAT THEY CAN NOT SERVICE THE CAR WITHOUT FORD'S AUTHORIZATION VIA "RECALL". THIS VEHICLE IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ONCE A STALL OCCURS TO A DRIVER FROM SIDE OR REAR IMPACT. THIS NEEDS ACTION FROM THE NHTSA AND FORD. *TR

05/15/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/14/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

THE "ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW" LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND HIT OK IN ORDER TO TURN OFF VEHICLE. WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR IT SMELLED LIKE BURNING IN THE ENGINE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ONLINE IT IS WORRISOME THAT THIS IS NOT PART OF A RECALL YET. IT SEEMS THERE ARE MANY OF THESE ESCAPES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, SOME CATCHING FIRE. PLEASE ADVISE! *TR

05/14/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PART HAD NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED, AND IT WOULD BE AWHILE, BEFORE ANY PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 13V583000. *JB

05/14/2014
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 03/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE HEAT SHIELD TORE FROM THE PIPING DUE TO SNOWY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE HEAT SHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,134. UPDATED 07/16/14 MA

05/13/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/12/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9 GX8D******
Summary

RECALL 13V583 FOR THE 1.6L ENG FIRE WAS ACCOMPLISHED 05-12-14.I DROVE THE ESCAPE HOME AND NOTICED THE LOWER LEFT CORNER OF THE TRIP DISPLAY PAGE,THE HOURS DRIVEN WAS REPLACED WITH MPG DISPLAY. THE NUMBERS KEPT RECALCULATING A SET OF NUMBERS EVERY SECOND ,THIS CONTINUED AS LONG AS ENGINE IS RUNNING.THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF TRIP PAGE ALSO HAS MPG WHICH IS THE NORMAL LOCATION FROM DAY ONE.BUT NOW COUNTS DOWN IN TENTHS AS CAR IS AT IDLE.THE DEALER TOLD ME ALL THIS IS PART OF NEW SOFTWARE. THE FIX SHOULD BE TO HAVE THE UPPER HAND CORNER SHOW MPG HOLDING AT IDLE AND LOWER LEFT CORNER DISPLAY HOURS DRIVEN NOT ANOTHER MPG CALCULATING NEW NUMBERS EVERY SECOND.THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHER OWNERS OF THE ESCAPE TO DEALER. *TR

05/09/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/15/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU93153K******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A CLANKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OBSERVED THE FRONT TIRES WERE BENT OUTWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE UNDER PAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V165000(STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS); HOWEVER, IT DID NOT COMPLETELY REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

05/09/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/09/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE FLAMES WERE SEEN FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE CONTACT MOVED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE IT EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. RK

05/08/2014
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 04/30/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

THE AIR BAG CONTROLLER ON OUR 10-MONTH-OLD 2013 FORD ESCAPE, PURCHASED NEW ON JULY 4, 2013, HAS FAILED. THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON CONSTANTLY. THIS IS THE 3RD MAJOR PROBLEM WE HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE 13S12 FIRE SAFETY RECALL, WHICH ALSO AFFECTED IT. SO, OUT OF THE BLUE, THE AIR BAG STOPPED WORKING ON A NEARLY NEW VEHICLE. THE FORD DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE RCM MODULE (RESTRAINT SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE) HAD FAILED AND REPLACED IT. SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE FROM THE BEGINNING, I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE AIR BAG CONTROLLER MODULE FAILURE. I WAS TOLD "NO, IT IS LIKELY A 1-IN-1000 TYPE OF FAILURE [SIC]". I SUSPECT OTHERWISE. UNFORTUNATELY, WITH THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAN EITHER FAIL TO LIGHT, FLASH OR COME ON CONSTANTLY. OURS DID NOT FLASH, AND IS AMBER, SO WE DROVE IT FOR A WEEK BEFORE WE NOTICED THE LIGHT WAS ON. HOWEVER, A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE RCM MODULE AT 10 MONTHS OF AGE AND 8600 MILES IS INDICATIVE TO ME OF ANOTHER POTENTIAL RECALL ISSUE. I AM ASKING THAT NHTSA INVESTIGATE FURTHER TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF AIR BAG RCM MODULE FAILURES ON THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THIS IS, IN MY OPINION, A MAJOR LIFE SAFETY HAZARD. I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO THE NHTSA STAFF FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK THEY DO TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM SAFETY ISSUES WITH AUTOMOBILES, SUCH AS THE 13S12 FORD ESCAPE RECALL, THE REPAIRS FOR WHICH WERE JUST COMPLETED ON OUR CAR. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO TO KEEP CONSUMERS SAFE! *TR

05/07/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO "ENGINE FAULT- SERVICE NOW" WARNING APPEARED ON THE DASH WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST ENGINE FAULT LIGHT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER 2013. HE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RE-STARTED IT AGAIN, AND THE LIGHT DIDN'T COME BACK ON. THE SECOND FAULT OCCURRENCE AS HE WAS LEAVING THE HOUSE IN MID-FEBRUARY. THE VEHICLE MOVED VERY SLUGGISHLY AND DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE GETTING ANY POWER. ON MARCH 15, 2014, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. THE ONLY MESSAGE THAT DISPLAYED SAID TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE STARTED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIDN'T REVEAL ANY PROBLEMS. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR 2 WEEKS, WITH NO SUCCESS IN FINDING A PROBLEM. THE NEXT MORNING, THE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NO ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH. WHEN HIS WIFE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE AWAY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SHARPLY AND TOOK OFF DOWN THE ROAD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, LEAVING HER WITH NO CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATION OR SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND ON THE WAY THERE, IT REPEATEDLY SPUTTERED AND THEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD ALL THE WAY TO DEALER. EVEN THE ENGINE FAULT CODE DISPLAYED ON THE DASH, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO GET AN ERROR CODE ON THE COMPUTER. THE MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE CONSUMER, AND IT WAS THEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED EVERYTHING THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRING TO. WHEN THEY RETURNED, THE MECHANIC, HOOKED THE COMPUTER BACK TO THE VEHICLE, AND AN ERROR SHOWED A HARNESS ISSUE, WHICH WAS RELATED TO A WIRE SPLICING INTO TWO WIRES, WHICH SOMEHOW BECAME TANGLED DURING ASSEMBLY. *JB

05/02/2014
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 10/26/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J98DU******
Summary

*1:THE FIRST TIME EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM, I WAS DRIVING A STRETCH OF LEVEL ROAD, APPROX 40 MPH, AND HEARD A POP SOUND, I CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE AND I WAS TOLD IF NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON .. NOT TO WORRY AND JUST LET THEM KNOW IF THE LIGHT COMES ON. IT WAS OKAY TO DRIVE. I ALREADY HAD VERY LOW GAS MILEAGE, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED TO GIVE IT 5-10K MILES TO BREAK IN"... HOWEVER, I SOON NOTICED A DROP IN MILES AFTER POP, BUT WAS CONTINUED TO BE TOLD TO NOT WORRY ABOUT IT.. "NEEDS 5-10K MILES TO BREAK IN" THEN TOLD "IT'S A BIG ENGINE, IT NEEDS UP TO 20K MILES TO BRAKE IN", ETC...). I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES TO BE CHECKED AND THEY KEEP SAYING THAT THEY CHECKED EVERYTHING AND CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE MILEAGE CONTINUES TO BE EXTREMELY POOR (CURRENTLY 11.4-15MPG IN CITY AND HWY... ON A REALLY LONG STRAIGHT NON-STOP DRIVE I MIGHT PEAK AT 21MPG- THIS CAR IS SUPPOSE TO GET 22 CITY AND 30 HIGHWAY). LAST YEAR I SPOKE WITH REGIONAL REP AT FORD WHO CONCURRED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS BAD AND SAID THEY WOULD FIND OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND FIX IT. NO FOLLOW THROUGH ON THEIR PART. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT RESULTED IN NO CALL BACK. **2: THE OTHER ISSUE IS THE LACK OF PICK UP POWER. THERE IS A DELAY THAT IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME.... AS I HAVE HAD NEAR MISSES AS NOT BEING ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF A MERGING TRUCK... BECAUSE THE CAR HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE GAS... THEN LURCHES FORWARD. I GOT THE LARGER ENGINE (2.0L 14 GTDI TITANIUM ECO BOOST) BECAUSE I WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT I HAD ENOUGH POWER TO MOVE WHEN I NEED TO. THIS HESITATION HAPPENS A LOT. BUT AGAIN, THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT SAY THAT THEY CANNOT REPLICATE IT, NOR FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT THE DELAY IS JUST THE WAY ALL THE NEW CARS ARE NOW BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL GOES THROUGH A RELAY SYSTEM NOW, NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE FUEL. *TR

05/01/2014
Components: AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G95DU******
Summary

WHEN I BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR FOR A RED-LIGHT STOP THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN BEFORE THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE 4/20 WEEK. FORD SERVICE COULDN'T FIND WHAT'S WRONG BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T "REPRODUCE" THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG-OFF WARNING SIGN ALWAYS LIT UP RANDOMLY WHEN MY SON SITS IN THAT SEAT. MY SON IS SLIGHTLY OVER 100 LBS. FORD PEOPLE SAID HE HAS TO SIT STRAIGHT UP, WHICH I THINK IS RIDICULOUS AND OUTRAGEOUS. *TR

04/29/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

ONE DAY WHEN I STARTED MY CAR IT CAME UP WITH THE ERROR MESSAGE "ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE VEHICLE NOW!". I GOT A FRIGHT, RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS GONE AND I COULD DRIVE IT HOME. THE NEXT DAY THE MESSAGE CAME UP AGAIN, I TRIED TO DRIVE IT AND IT WAS CLUNKY AND WOULDN'T GO PAST FIRST GEAR. I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT WORKED FINE AGAIN. IT HAPPENED AGAIN THE FOLLOWING DAY SO I TOOK IT INTO THE SERVICE CENTER. THE SERVICE CENTER WAS UNABLE TO RECREATE THE PROBLEM AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG IN THE CAR. THEY LOOKED INTO THE CAR COMPUTER'S LOGS AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING THERE EITHER. SINCE THEN THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED 9-10 TIMES AND IT IS UNSAFE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY TO DRIVE WHEN THE CAR IS REPORTING THE ERROR. WE CANNOT DRIVE IT WHILE THE ERROR IS ON AND THE DEALERSHIP SAY THEY CANNOT FIX IT UNLESS THE ERROR IS SHOWING. *JS

04/27/2014
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/16/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A FORD RECALL NOTICE, BURNING VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. FORD DID NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF LOSS. AS OF THIS DATE (APRIL 26) FORD HAS NOT ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS FIRE LOSS. *TR

04/24/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 04/14/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V584000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND WEEK LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,500. UPDATED 7/8/14 MA ALSO, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED.

04/23/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/15/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 18,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/16/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J97DU******
Summary

I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW NOV. 2012 AND IT HAD 200 MILES ON IT. FROM ABOUT MAR/APRIL 2013 I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN 6 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THAT THEY CAN NOT SEEM TO FIX. WHEN I START THE CAR OR ITS ALREADY RUNNING AND I START TO DRIVE THE "ENGINE FAULT, SERVICE NOW" COMES UP AND THE CAR GOES INTO LIMP MODE UNTIL ITS SHUT OFF AND RE-STARTED AGAIN, AT WHICH POINT ITS A 50/50 CHANCE OF WORKING RIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR AS WELL AS WHEN IM DRIVING IT WILL GO INTO LIMP MODE AND NOT GET ABOVE FIRST GEAR AND IT SPUTTERS TO A STOP. I HAVE HAD MY ENGINE SENSORS CHANGED TWICE BECAUSE THEY KEPT BLOWING OUT. THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES. *TT

04/14/2014
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 11/14/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED THE CAR IN NOVEMBER 2012, I HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE IT WAS RECALLED AND SAT AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 17 DAYS. I HAVE HAD 2 MORE RECALLS FOR THE SAME ISSUE (FIRE FROM FUEL SYSTEM) AND NOW HAVING A RECENT RECALL THAT STATES I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR- I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY CAN NOT FIX MY CAR FOR 3 WEEKS. *JS

04/11/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/18/2013
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, SMALL FLAMES EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER AND WAS SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF THE EXACT REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

04/10/2014
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/07/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G93DU******
Summary

I WAS ~350 MILES FROM HOME IN N. MINNESOTA ON 2/7/2013 AND WAS ACCELERATING FROM ~30 MPH TO 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND LOOSE POWER. A DEFAULT MESSAGE APPEARED ON DRIVER'S INFORMATION DISPLAY FOLLOWED BY AN OK MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SHAKE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST ~5MPH. I PULLED INTO A LOCAL BUSINESS PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I THEN ADDED A BOTTLE OF GAS LINE ANTIFREEZE BELIEVING THERE WAS A FUEL PROBLEM SINCE THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE WAS EXTREMELY COLD (-20 F TO ?? 30F) AND I HAD REFUEL ~75 MILES BEFORE. AFTER THE ADDITION OF A BOTTLE OF FUEL LINE ANTIFREEZE I IMMEDIATELY STARTED THE ENGINE. I PROCEEDED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND AN ERROR CODE. THE VEHICLE PERFORMED NORMALLY UNTIL THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED MARCH 30TH AT ~ 19,500 MILES (AGAIN IN N. MN). A DEFAULT MESSAGE RE-APPEARED ON DRIVER'S INFORMATION DISPLAY FOLLOWED BY AN OK MESSAGE. AFTER PULLING OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED IT. THE ENGINE HAS PERFORMED AS NORMAL SINCE THE SECOND INCIDENT. AFTER RETURN TO MY HOME I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT CONSULTED WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR A SERVICE RECOMMENDATION. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ON 3/9/2014 PER FORD'S RECOMMENDATION AT ~ 20,000. AGAIN THERE WAS NO ERROR MESSAGE STORED ON THE VEHICLES COMPUTER. *TR

04/09/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/07/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE HAS HAD A ISSUE OF STALLING WHILE AT INTERSECTIONS OR DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE RADIO AND AC IS STILL WORKING BUT THE ENGINE IS DEAD IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION YOU COULD ROLL OUT INTO AND INTERCEPTION AND YOU CAR BE DEAD AND YOU HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK TO RESTART IT THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES TO MY WIFE SHE HAS ALMOST GOT HIT MULTIPLE TIMES WITH THE LAST ONE BEING A SEMI TRUCK EVERYTIME I TAKE IT TO FOR THEY TELL ME THEY CANT FIND IN FAULT CODES THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO FIX SO THEY JUST TELL ME TO GO WITH IT I HAVE FILED AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT WITH FORD CORP. OFFICE STILL WITH NO RESULTS BASICALLY WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS IF THEY CANT FIND A CODE THEY CANT FIX ANYTHING SO AM I JUST SUPPOSED TO LET MY WIFE DRIVE A UNSAFE CAR AND GET HER AND MY SON KILLED AND IF YOU LOOK ONLINE THERE HAS BEEN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SAYING THE SAME COMPLAINT AND FORD TELLING THEM THE SAME THING SO SOMETHING IS WRONG WE NEED HELP. *TR

04/08/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/29/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE) BUT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS.

04/02/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON WHEN COMING TO A STOP. VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH AND STALLS. SERVICE ENGINE NOW WARNING COMES ON. NHTSA NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM NOW. LOOK AT ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME VEHICLE ON THE WEB SIT. SOMEONE IS GONG TO GET KILLED OR INJURED BECAUSE FORD CAN NOT OR WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. *TR

04/01/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/18/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED UNDER NHTSA RECALL 13V583 WHEN THE ENGINE REACHED 3000 RPM'S HUGE VOLUMES OF BLUE SMOKE CAME OUT OF EXHAUST SYSTEM. WHILE AT THE DEALER THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL INSPECTION AND RELATED TESTS, WHICH RESULTED IN REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP AND IN THE DEALERS WORDS "ALL COOLANT SYSTEM AND RELATED MODIFICATIONS PER EXTENSIVE RECALL" FORD RECALL 13S12C AND 13S12D. THE DEALER WOULD NOT CONFIRM THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN REPAIRED OR ELIMINATED FOR THIS VEHICLE AFTER THESE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. MOST OF THE PARTS LISTED TO ADDRESS THE RECALL MAKE SENSE EXCEPT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE OIL DIPSTICK. THE DEALER ALSO ADDRESSED THE BLUE SMOKE ISSUE AND IN THE DEALERS WORDS "FOUND EXCESSIVE OIL IN THE TURBO AND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE TURBINE WHEEL". THIS RESULTED IN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE TURBO. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ENGINE IS THE TROUBLED 2013 1.6 LITER ECOBOOST ENGINE. THE PARTS THAT FAILED AND WERE REPLACED SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED ON AN ENGINE WITH ONLY 8449 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP FROM MARCH 18TH UNTIL APRIL 1ST TO GET REPAIRED. ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT WE DO NOT HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE DEALER, WE FEEL THEY HAVE DONE WHAT THEY CAN TO RESOLVE THESE DEFECTS IN THIS ENGINE. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT NHTSA HAS NOT DONE ENOUGH TO GET THIS TROUBLED ENGINE OFF THE STREETS AND WE ARE ALSO CONCERNED THAT THERE STILL HAS NOT BEEN FULL DISCLOSURE FROM FORD OF WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS ENGINE THAT IS CAUSING MULTIPLE RECALLS. *TR

03/30/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/24/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PARKING LOT, COASTING, WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AFTER PUTTING IT INTO PARK. THE ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TWICE MORE, ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY, ONCE ON A CITY STREET. BOTH TIMES HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS COASTING. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY AND RESTART THE CAR. SEPARATELY, I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE ROUGH ENGINE START SO MANY OTHERS ON THIS WEBSITE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT. THE SEQUENCE IS YOU TURN ON THE ENGINE, IT IDLES ROUGHLY, CAN'T ACCELERATE AWAY FROM THE CURB, AND JERKS FORWARD WHEN YOU TRY. YOU HAVE TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, LET IT CALM ITSELF DOWN AND RESTART. SOMETIMES IT'S FINE, SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO REPEAT. I MENTIONED IT WHEN WE TOOK IT IN FOR ITS FIRST SERVICE, BUT FORD DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I'M SHOCKED THAT NEITHER FORD NOR THE GOVERNMENT HAS DONE ANYTHING, DESPITE DOZENS OF COMPLAINTS OF EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE. THAT IS NOT A STATISTICAL FLUKE, IT IS DEFECTIVE VEHICLE AND I HOPE NEITHER FORD NOR THIS AGENCY SCREW UP AGAIN THE WAY GM AND THIS AGENCY DID WITH THE IGNITION ISSUE. *TR

03/27/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/27/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

WHEN I TRIED AGAIN TO START UP MY CAR TODAY, THE POWERTRAIN WAS PRODUCING SMOKE. FORD AGREED TO BUYBACK MY CAR IN MID DECEMBER 2013 BUT THEY HAVE STILL NOT BEEN FOLLOWING THROUGH ON THEIR WRITTEN CONTRACT. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD'S RAV DEPT ALONG WITH EMAILING FORD'S TIER1 CUSTOMER SUPPORT EVERYTIME MY CAR HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE. I HAVE ALSO LET THE DEALER KNOW OF MY ISSUES. I HAVE TWEETED TO @FORD, @FORDSERVICE, @FORDESCAPE ABOUT MY CAR. THEY ARE AWARE MY CAR'S OVERHEATING AND TRANSMISSION ISSUES. NO ONE FROM FORD HAS OFFERED TO PUT ME IN A LOANER CAR WHILE THEY TRY TO REISSUE MY 'LOST' BUYBACK CHECK. THEY'D RATHER ME DRIVE AROUND A CAR THAT CATCHES ON FIRE. I SUSPECT THEY ARE TRYING TO HIT A QUARTERLY GOAL AND ARE STALLING TO Q2. I PAID CASH FOR MY CAR SO I'M SURE MY BUYBACK IS IMPACTING THEIR BUDGETING. THE SMOKE FROM THE POWERTRAIN TRIGGERED MY ASTHMA. *TR

03/26/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/23/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND MOMENTS LATER, FLAMES HAD ENGULFED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE . THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DURING THE INCIDENT AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.

03/22/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 03/09/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H94DU******
Summary

FOR A YEAR I HAVE BEEN GETTING OIL BURNING FUMES INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IDLING OR TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE SMELL ALSO LINGERS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE FOR MANY HOURS AFTER PARKING IT IN THE GARAGE. THIS SMELL IS GIVING HEADACHES TO PEOPLE IN THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY DEALER TWICE AND THEY HAVE SAID NOTHING IS WRONG THIS IS A NORMAL SMELL CAUSED BECAUSE THE TURBO OPERATES VERY HOT. I HAVE FOUND MANY POSTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT OTHERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT A POSSIBLE FIRE SINCE SOME MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE HAD OIL LEAK FIRE PROBLEM RECALLS. *TR

03/21/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/27/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

DRIVING IN PARKING LOT FAN SPEED ACCELERATED AND THEN ENGINE SHUT OFF. I TRIED STARTING AGAIN 3 TIMES AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I CALLED AAA AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN RENO WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR. THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER REPORTED THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR CLUTCH COIL IS INTERNAL SHORT CAUSE BURNING SMOKE. THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE AIR COMPRESSOR. FORD SAID MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THEIR RECALL LIST. *TR

03/20/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/20/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

WHEN I TRIED TO START UP MY CAR TODAY, THE POWERTRAIN WAS PRODUCING SMOKE. FORD AGREED TO BUYBACK MY CAR IN MID DECEMBER 2013 BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN FOLLOWING THROUGH ON THEIR WRITTEN CONTRACT. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD'S RAV DEPT, I HAVE TWEETED TO @FORD, @FORDSERVICE, @FORDESCAPE ABOUT MY CAR'S ISSUES YET THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED ME BACK ABOUT WHERE MY REPURCHASE CHECK IS AT OR TRY TO GET ME A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE WHILE THIS PROCESS IS OCCURRING. THEY ARE AWARE MY CAR'S OVERHEATING AND TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *TR

03/18/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/19/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX7DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED THIS CAR BRAND NEW JANUARY 4,2013 AT TOM DENCHEL FORD PROSSER, WASHINGTON. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS - ENGINE WILL CATCH FIRE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD HAVE TO RECALL EVERY ONE OF THESE 2013 FORD ESCAPE'S. THE ENGINE HAS A HUGE POTENTIAL OF CATCHING ON FIRE. THE FIRST RECALL I BELIEVE WAS THE "FUEL PUMP/FILTER WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED" AND WOULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. IT SEEMS THIS CAR WAS INCORRECTLY PUT TOGETHER. THESE CARS SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD BEFORE CONSUMERS LOSE THEIR LIVES. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS POS VEHICLE. IT JUST SEEMS THERE IS ONE RECALL AFTER ANOTHER. IF THERE IS A CONSUMER CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PERTAINING TO THIS VEHICLE I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW OF IT SO I CAN GET ON THE LIST. *TR

03/18/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/06/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE COOLANT HOSE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS COOLANT IN CYLINDER 4 AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.

03/18/2014
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/15/2014
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING WHEN I DRIVE UPHILL AND IT'S CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV AT REDLINE. WHEN I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM LA OVER THE WEEKEND, THE CAR STRUGGLED THE ENTIRE DRIVE. SOMETHING WAS BURNING UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE WAS ALSO OVERHEATING WHILE DRIVING UPHILL. FORD AGREED TO BUYBACK THIS DEATH TRAP IN MID DEC 2013 BUT THEY HAVE BEEN STALLING THE ENTIRE PROCESS. APPARENTLY MY CHECK IS MISSING. I DON'T WANT TO BE IN THIS CAR WHEN EITHER IT BURST INTO FLAMES, THE TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE SEIZES. *TR

03/05/2014
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 03/04/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

MY VEHICLE'S REAR RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED AT NIGHT. THE CAR HAS AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT CONTROLS, AND EVEN AFTER CYCLING THE LIGHT SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES (OFF-PARKING-ON-AUTO), I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE RUNNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. THE ISSUE CLEARED UP AFTER LEAVING THE CAR PARKED OVERNIGHT, HOWEVER THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. BOTH BULBS CHECKED OUT FINE. *TR

02/26/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/24/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD SURPASSED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED, AND WAS ADVISE THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT ADVISE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, COOLANT BEGAN LEAKING AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

02/24/2014
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 11/14/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY UNTIL THE HEAVY RAIN SUBSIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED EACH TIME. THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

02/10/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V583000 (ENGINE) AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. MH

01/30/2014
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 01/28/2014
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G9XDU******
Summary

WAS REAR ENDED BY A VEHICLE GOING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT. PASSENGER SEAT BELT DID NOT ENGAGE. MY DAUGHTER WAS THROWN TO THE LEFT AND FORWARD THEN TO THE RIGHT AND BACKWARDS. ALMOST HITTING THE DASH. HAS WHIPLASH AND COLLAR BONE ISSUES. CANNOT LIFT HER ARMS. CALLED FORD AND REPORTED THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

01/28/2014
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Incident Date: 01/13/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX7DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BURNING RUBBER SMELL FROM THE VEHICLE AS THE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH WARNING DISPLAY LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000 (ENGINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,000. ...UPDATED 02-28-14 *BF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM BEGAN REDUCING SPEED AND THE GAS PEDAL COULD NOT PRODUCE ACCELERATION. THERE WAS A BURNING RUBBER SMELL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND SERVICED IN DECEMBER 2012. THERE WAS SEVERE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND FLUID LEAKS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 03/18/14

01/27/2014
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/01/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN SEPT 2012. SINCE THAT TIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED 5 TIMES FOR FIRE HAZARDS. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TWICE FOR THE SMELL OF ANTIFREEZE AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I WAS TOLD THE SMELL WAS MY AIR FRESHENER, I THEN TOOK IT BACK A SECOND TIME WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND HAS A SENSOR REPLACED THAT I WAS TOLD WOULD BE THE REASON I WAS SMELLING ANTIFREEZE. IT HAS BEEN RECALLED SEVERAL TIMES FOR FIRE HAZARDS THAT ARE VERY SIMILAR TO THE CURRENT RECALL. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE MULTITUDE OF RECALLS FOR FIRE HAZARDS ON THIS CAR. I DRIVE A LOT OF MILES AS I AM A HOME HEALTH CARE NURSE AND ARE FREQUENTLY IN VERY RURAL AREAS. MY CONCERN IS THIS,1. HOW CAN I TRUST THAT MY VEHICLE WILL SAFELY GET ME TO MY TWO JOBS. 2. THE NUMBER OF RECALLS FOR FIRE HAZARDS LETS ME KNOW THAT THEY HAVE NOT PROPERLY FIXED MY CAR IN THE PAST RECALLS. 3. I AM A MOTHER OF A CHILD THAT IS VERY INVOLVED IN SPORTS THAT REQUIRES ME TO TRANSPORT MANY TEENAGERS TO MULTIPLE MEETS, SOME MANY MILES FROM HOME. I HAVE TALKED TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY WITH MY CONCERNS AND THEY HAVE ONLY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS. THEY HAVE NO SOLUTION TO THIS AND STATED THAT I COULD NOT FILE LEMON LAW BECAUSE IN TN IT HAS TO BE IN THE SHOP FOR MORE THAT 30 DAYS. I ASKED IF THEY WOULD REPLACE IT WITH A .2.0 LITER CAR AS THEY HAVE NOT HAD THE RECALLS THAT MY CURRENT 1.6L HAS BUT I WAS LAUGHED AT. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY AND MY FAMILIES SAFETY. *TR

01/27/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 01/10/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX2DU******
Summary

THE LEFT LIGHT WENT OUT. WENT TO DEALER TO GET THE LIGHT BULB CHANGED. AFTER AN HOUR, THEY UPDATED ME THAT "SOME" ELECTRICAL FAILURE OCCURRED AND THAT IT COULD TAKE "HOURS" TO FIX. IT FOR SURE IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT NOW I AM SKEPTICAL TO DRIVE THIS CAR. AND THIS CAR IS NEW, AND UNDER 3 MONTHS OLD WITH ABOUT 3500 MILES. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON FRIDAY EVENING. TOOK TO DEALER ON SATURDAY MORNING. WAS TOLD THEY WERE OUT OF BULB, AND TO WAIT UNTIL TUESDAY. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. THEY WERE KIND ENOUGH TO GET THE NEEDED PART (BULB) BY MONDAY. TOOK TO THEM ON MONDAY. THEY PUT IN THE BULB. THEN REALIZED POWER WASN'T REACHING THE BULB POINT. SO HAD ME GET IT BACK IN ON TUESDAY. CHECKED ON TUESDAY, TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) THAT WAS OUT. SO HAD TO WAIT ANOTHER WHILE THEY GOT THE PART. FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE DELIVERED ON WEDNESDAY EVENING. *TR

01/24/2014
Components: SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 01/09/2014
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0893DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE LANE DIVIDER AND WENT AIRBORNE. THE VEHICLE CROSSED OVER FOUR LANES OF TRAFFIC BEFORE COASTING TO A STOP. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LUMBAR SPINE AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT ELBOW. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY, FRACTURES TO THE LUMBAR AND THORACIC SPINE AREAS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT ALSO FAILED UPON IMPACT. BOTH OF THE INJURED OCCUPANTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL FROM THE CRASH SITE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

01/23/2014
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/05/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H96DU******
Summary

FORD ESCAPE HAD STARTED TO STALL AND QUIT SUDDENLY WHEN SLOWING OR AT A SPEED BELOW 40MPH. THERE HAVE BEEN 10 OCCURRENCES. ABOUT HALF OF THE TIME, THE ENTIRE DASH BECOMES BLACK AND IT IS SOME TIME (LONGEST BEING 4 MINUTES) BEFORE THE DASH IS LIT UP AGAIN. DURING THIS TIME, I AM UNABLE TO GET ANY RESPONSE FROM THE CAR AT ALL. THE OTHER TIMES I AM ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO RESTART AFTER ABOUT 15-30 SECONDS. THE OCCURRENCES HAVE BEEN IN HIGH TRAFFIC SITUATIONS, AFTER DARK AND IN SUB ZERO WEATHER. I AM A SINGLE PARENT AND PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR PEACE OF MIND AND SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN. I AM NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEAR OF BEING HIT OR REAR-ENDED. OTHERS HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ASSIST ME AND I FEAR THEY ARE ALSO IN GREAT DANGER AS WELL. THE DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE CAR DOES NOT THROW A CODE. IT SUGGESTS TO ME (I AM NOT AN ENGINEER OR A SPECIALIST TO MAKE THIS EVALUATION) THAT THE COMPUTER MAY HAVE REBOOTED ITSELF. AFTER THE FIRST FEW OCCURRENCES, THE DEALER HAD THIS CAR FOR 5 DAYS AND IT DID NOT STALL FOR THEM. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR BECAUSE THEY CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. AFTER THE OCCURRENCES THIS PAST WEEKEND, I SPOKE WITH A SERVICE ADVISOR WHO DID SOME CHECKING TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY NEW DATA ON THIS ISSUE. THERE WAS NOT. I AM TOLD THAT UNLESS THEY CAN PULL A CODE AND FIND SOMETHING TO FIX, THAT I AM TO KEEP THE CAR. THEY WILL NOT LET ME OUT OF MY LEASE UNLESS I PAY THE BALANCE OF MY LEASE PAYMENTS. AFTER READING THE MANY ENTRIES HERE, I AM ADDING MINE. *TR

01/20/2014
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/17/2014
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR IS VERY CHEAPLY MADE AND IS FALLING APART. IT IS BASICALLY FIBERGLASS INSULATION COVERED WITH SHINY ALUMINUM FOIL. IT IS VERY FLIMSY AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. THE SHIELDING HAS TORN LOOSE AND IS NOW HANGING DOWN FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. IT IS LAYING OVER THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND DIRECTLY TOUCHING IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. I'M SURE ONCE IT CATCHES ON SOMETHING IT WOULD BE EASILY RIPPED FREE OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAVE ABSOLUTELY NO HEAT SHIELDING BETWEEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY REPAIR. HE BELIEVES THAT SNOW HAS CAUSED THE DAMAGE. THERE IS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE EVEN THOUGH THE HEAT SHIELD IS HIGHER THAN OTHER PARTS. *TR

12/30/2013
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/18/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

12/23/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 10/23/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE RPM'S STARTED TO INCREASE AND THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED INTO TRAFFIC BEFORE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL WHILE BEING UTILIZED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED TO THE WIPERS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE DEFECTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,850.

12/20/2013
Components: STRUCTURE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/19/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J9XDU******
Summary

THE HEAT SHIELD ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE CAR IS VERY CHEAPLY MADE AND IS FALLING APART. IT IS BASICALLY FIBERGLASS INSULATION COVERED WITH SHINY ALUMINUM FOIL. IT IS VERY FLIMSY AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. THE SHIELDING HAS COME LOOSE AND THE MORE I DRIVE, THE MORE THE WIND PULLS IT AND TEARS IT FROM THE CAR. IT IS NOW HANGING DOWN FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND ALMOST TOUCHING THE GROUND, LAYING OVER THE EXHAUST AND DIRECTLY TOUCHING IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IT SEEMS TO BE A VERY POOR DESIGN TO HAVE SOMETHING THAT IS SO DELICATE AND FLIMSY TO BE DIRECTLY EXPOSED JUST INCHES FROM THE GROUND ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE WHERE ANY SORT OF ROAD DEBRIS COULD EASILY DAMAGE IT AND CAUSE IT COME INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH A HOT EXHAUST PIPE. I'M SURE ONCE IT CATCHES ON SOMETHING IT WOULD BE EASILY RIPPED FREE OF THE VEHICLE AND LEAVE ABSOLUTELY NO HEAT SHIELDING BETWEEN THE EXHAUST AND THE FLOORBOARD. *TR

12/16/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 12/14/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE IS A HAZARD. WITH NO MORE THAN 3-4 INCHES OF SNOW THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE TO GET ME AND OCCUPANTS OUT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. A CLOSE CALL WHEN MY ONLY OPTION WAS TO BACK UP AND THE PEOPLE BEHIND ME TO OFFER ME ROOM. THE VEHICLE SITS WITH THE ACCELERATOR FLOOR OR MODULATED BUT WILL NOT MOVE. AFTER READING THE OWNERS MANUAL IT TELLS ME " IN SOME INSTANCES OF DEEP SNOW" (NOT!) TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL VIA THESE 4-5 STEPS. HOW THE HELL ARE YOU GOING TO DO THAT WHEN YOUR GOING TO GET HIT. IN MY ESTIMATION THIS IS A HAZARD! THEIR TRACTION CONTROL IS A DANGER IT DOES NOT WORK PERIOD. MY WIFE AND I WERE SCARED NEEDLESS TO SAY. TRY IT, YOU'LL SEE WHAT I MEAN. *TR

12/14/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/14/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

ON 12/14/13 AT APPROX 6:55PM I WAS TRAVELING AT 40MPH. I HEAR DING DING DING AND NOTICED MY VEHICLE IS LOSING SPEED AND IMMEDIATELY LOOKING AT GAUGES MY TEMP GAUGE IS ON HOT. ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYS HIGH TEMP, SLOW DOWN, STOP SAFELY, ENGINE SPEED HAS BEEN REDUCED.!! I WAS SO ALARMED AT WHAT WAS HAPPENING HAD I THOUGHT QUICKER I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN A PICTURE WITH MY PHONE OF THE MESSAGE. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY WHERE I COULD NOT GET OFF THE ROAD, ONLY SLOW DOWN AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. I GOT STOPPED AND SHUT CAR OFF. WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND STARTED CAR BACK UP. MESSAGE INSTRUMENT DISPLAYS THE SAME MESSAGE. THEN MESSAGE DISAPPEARS AND I DRIVE TO MY DESTINATION 3 MILES AWAY VERY SLOW . REACHING MY DESTINATION I GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SMELL OF ENGINE COOLANT IS VERY STRONG. NO LEAKS OF ANY KIND OBSERVED. IT HAS NOW BEEN 15 MINUTES LATER AND THE SMELL OF ENGINE COOLANT IS STILL VERY PUNGENT. I HAD CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THIS PAST WEEK ON MONDAY 12/9/13 REGARDING THE SMELL OF COOLANT AND A RECALL I WAS TOLD ABOUT. I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR FOR THE RECALL PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE AND TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IF I ENCOUNTERED A ISSUE TO IMMEDIATELY STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND HAVE IT TOWED TO THERE FACILITY AND I WOULD BE PLACED IN A LOANER VEHICLE UNTIL MY CAR WAS FIXED. NOW AT THIS POINT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE RECALL I WAS INFORMED ABOUT IS RELATED TO A ENGINE OVERHEATING ISSUE AND POSSIBLE FIRE COULD RESULT DUE TO SOMETHING WITH OIL. PLEASE HELP. THIS ISSUE WAS WITNESSED BY MY PASSENGER. *TR

12/11/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/30/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H91DU******
Summary

MY FORD TOUCH / SYNC PROGRAM AND DISPLAY SCREEN ARE ERRATIC, UNRELIABLE AND DANGEROUS TO USE. THE SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CEASE OPERATION RESULTING IN A BLANK DISPLAY SCREEN. OCCASIONALLY IT WILL RESUME OPERATION AND REBOOT ITSELF. MOST OTHER TIMES, THE VEHICLE MUST BE STOPPED AND RESTARTED FOR THE SYSTEM TO RESUME OPERATION. WHEN THE SCREEN IS BLANK, THE DRIVER MUST TAKE THEIR EYES OFF THE ROAD TO OPERATE RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND OTHER VEHICLE FUNCTIONS OR AT TIMES CANNOT OPERATE THEM ENTIRELY. MY DEALER HAS TWICE UPDATED THE SOFTWARE TO NEWER VERSIONS AND NOW TELLS ME NO NEW UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE, BUT THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUE. THE VALUE OF THIS VEHICLE HAS GREATLY DIMINISHED DUE TO THIS ONGOING SIGNIFICANT DEFECT. *TR

12/10/2013
Components: SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J91DU******
Summary

UPON TAKING OFF DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. PULLING OUT AND FASTENING THE SEAT BELT IT WILL NOT RETRACT AND TIGHTEN. TOOK TO FORD ON NOV. 26TH. SAID IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. HAVE TO ORDER PARTS BUT WAS TOLD THAT SEAT BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY BUT HAVE AIR BAGS IF ANYTHING WAS TO HAPPEN. A MALFUNCTIONING SEAT BELT IS NOT A WARM FEELING TO DRIVE AROUND WITH. BIG SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

12/09/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/08/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G92DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THREE TIMES WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,150. ..UPDATED 01/23/2014 *BF

12/06/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/25/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

NOW THAT IT IS COLDER OUT, MY CAR HAS GONE FROM OVERHEATING TO MISFIRING FROM THE DEFECTIVE CAC/TORQUE CONVERTER IN THIS CAR. I'VE NOTICED THAT THE MISFIRING DOES NOT SHOW UP ON THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR WAS ABLE TO BE READ BY MY OBD READER. MISFIRING CAN RUIN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CAUSE EMISSION ISSUES. IT IS ILLEGAL IN CALIFORNIA (WHERE I'M A RESIDENT) TO NOT FOLLOW THE OBD II PROTOCOL FOR REPORTING EMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE WE HAVE THIS INSPECTED FOR REGISTRATION. WHEN MY CAR HAS OVERHEATED, ONLY FORD WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CODE & I ALSO DIDN'T GET A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IT'S APPARENT NOW THAT FORD HAS RIGGED THE OBD IN THIS CAR SO THAT ONLY THEY CAN RETRIEVE CODES. MISFIRING IS EASY FOR YOU TO REPLICATE TO VERIFY MY STATEMENT. UNPLUG ONE CYLINDER, START THE CAR, SEE IF YOU GET A FLASHING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A P030X CODE. *TR

12/06/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/03/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

IN SEP 2013 ESCAPE WITH ECOBOOST ENGINE DIED EITHER WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP SIGN OR (WORSE) WHEN SLOWING DOWN VIA COASTING ON TRANSITION RAMP BETWEEN TWO FREEWAYS AT ABOUT 30 MILES PER HOUR. THIS REQUIRED STOPPING CAR AND PUTTING IN PARK SO THAT ENGINE COULD BE RESTARTED. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN: I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT I COULD BE REAR ENDED ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THIS. FORD CLAIMED THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM FIXED BY FORD TSB 13-7-5 WHICH INDICATES THIS ISSUE IS DUE TO CORROSION OF CONNECTION TERMINALS OF THE SUPERCHARGER FOR 1.6L OR 2.0 L ESCAPE ENGINE. RESULT WAS REPLACEMENT OF WIRE HARNESS WHICH APPEARED TO MAKE ENGINE RUN BETTER. IN NOV/DEC 2013 ENGINE DIED AGAIN TWICE WITHIN ABOUT TWO WEEKS AT ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN SLOWING AND TRANSITIONING BETWEEN FREEWAYS ON RAMP. LATER, AFTER GETTING GAS, CAR EXHIBITED "ENGINE FAULT - SERVICE ENGINE NOW" MESSAGE WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AFTER FUELING. HAD CAR TOWED TO FORD. FORD STATES PROBLEM IS FIXED BY TSB 13-12-12 (APPLIED YESTERDAY) WHICH SUPERSEDES TSB 13-7-5 . I AM NOT CONFIDENT THIS WILL FIX THE ISSUE AND BELIEVE THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER WHEN SLOWING DOWN VIA COASTING RATHER THAN BREAKING. *TR

12/05/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 06/15/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE FRONT COLLISION CHIME BEGAN TO SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SNOW ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED WHERE TO DISCONNECT THE FUSE IN ORDER TO STOP THE CHIME FROM SOUNDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

12/03/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/10/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX8DU******
Summary

PURCHASED AUG 2012 HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE WIPERS,RATTLES IN FRONT END STEERING STALLS ON TAKE OFF ALSO A GAS SMELL STRONG MAKES EYES WATER WIFE WILL NOT DRIVE CAR I AM A RETIRED FORD TECH 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH FORD. *TR

11/26/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 11/13/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A HOUSE. THE FRONT AND KNEE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE LEFT LEG, KNEE AND CHEST. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,092.

11/19/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/18/2013
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

MY CAR IS STILL OVERHEATING AFTER BRINGING IT INTO THE DEALER 6 TIMES. THEY HAVE DONE THE RECALL FIX TWICE NOW. THERE APPEARS TO BE SMOKE COMING OUT OF MY HOOD NOW WITH A BURNT SMELL. THE BURNING AND COOLANT SMELL IS TRIGGERING MY ASTHMA WHILE DRIVING. *TR

11/16/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/16/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

LOSES AND REGAINS POWER. TRANSMISSION REACHED 9000RPMS. CAR JERKED CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST HIT ME. HARD SHIFTING CONSTANTLY. *TR

11/16/2013
Components: VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SEATS,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 02/27/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

VERY DISAPPOINTED BY THE DESIGN. WHEEL WELL ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE ICE AND SLUSH THEY ARE TOO SMALL AND CAN'T REMOVE DEBRIS. WIPERS IN THE FRONT IS NOT THE GREATEST. LOSES CONTACT ON WINDSHIELD HAVE A HEARD TIME SEEING WHERE I AM GOING. TERRIBLE WIPERS WHEN PURCHASED NEW WIPERS REQUIRED. ENGINE HAVING REALLY ODD NOISE AND SLUGGISH. I SUPPOSED THEY REPLACED THE INJECTORS. HAD SOME TORQUE BUT SOUNDS LIKE TIMING CHAIN LOOSE OR LIFTERS ISSUE. SEATS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE IN THE REAR. NOT ENOUGH CUSHION. WINDOWS BARELY WENT UP AND DOWN. LOTS OF GIVE... TOO MUCH REPLACED FRONT WINDOW MOTORS. *TR

11/08/2013
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/10/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J96DU******
Summary

THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION WHICH CAUSES THE DOOR TO SWING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WITHOUT WARNING. *TR

11/08/2013
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 09/18/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H97DU******
Summary

THE AUTO STALLS RANDOMLY ON OCCASION. I FEEL THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION, HOWEVER, THE DEALER CAN'T GET A CODE SO FORD WILL NOT FIX. FORD CLEARLY KNOWS THIS IS A THROTTLE PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES, AND AS I UNDERSTAND, IT HAS BEEN INVESTIGATED FOR A RECALL SEVERAL TIMES. HOW CAN I GET THEM TO FIX IT? *TR

11/06/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

MY CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING. HERE ARE SOME VIDEOS. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=XGPIQXZG_HO&FEATURE=YOUTU.BE YOU CAN SEE IT HIGH AT THE START OF THIS VIDEO & STARTING AGAIN AROUND 50S. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=3KTAA6TT_6C&FEATURE=YOUTU.BE THIS IS AN OLDER VIDEO FROM APRIL. *TR

11/01/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

MY FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT IF I PARK IT BY THE BEACH ALL DAY & THEN TRY TO DRIVE OVER THE FOOTHILLS TO THE VALLEY. THIS IS A CONSISTENT AND REPEATABLE PROBLEM. I HAVE TWO VIDEOS THAT I SHOWED FORD BUT APPARENTLY THEY CAN'T FIX IT. THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE SINCE MY CAR CAN OVERHEAT WHEN I'M ON A ROAD LIKE HIGHWAY 17, WHICH DOESN'T HAVE A SHOULDER. *TR

10/30/2013
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX3DU******
Summary

WHEN CLOSING THE REAR HATCH USING THE INSIDE HANDLE, THE FLAIR AT THE BASE OF THE DOOR HIT ME ON THE BRIDGE OF THE NOSE. MY GLASSES WERE KNOCKED TO THE GROUND AFTER THEY CUT INTO THE SKIN. I HAD TO HAVE 4 STITCHES TO CLOSE THE WOUND. THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE FROM THE OUTSIDE WITHOUT USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE, BUT BECAUSE OF THE LOCATION OF THE HANDLE AND THE LENGTH OF THE DOOR FROM BOTTOM EDGE TO HANDLE, IT IS LONGER THAN A TYPICAL REAR HATCH. I WAS INJURED IMMEDIATELY AFTER RENTING THIS CAR AND HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. *TR

10/24/2013
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J97DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STALLED TWICE WHILE GOING SLOW ON A LOCAL ROAD IN JULY OF THIS YEAR. AFTER THE SECOND STALL (A WEEK APART) I BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE (LEVITTOWN FORD) AND THEY COULD NOT FIND NOR RECREATE THE PROBLEM (THEY HAD IT 4 DAYS). IT STALLED AGAIN TWICE ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2013, ONCE GOING THROUGH THE EZ PASS LANE AT THE VERRAZANO BRIDGE AND AGAIN ABOUT 45 MINS LATER ON A SECONDARY ROAD IN NJ, AGAIN GOING SLOW (UNDER 15 MPH). WE REPORTED THIS TO LEVITTOWN FORD SERVICE AND ALSO TO CORPORATE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THAT WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN WE SHOULDN'T RESTART THE CAR AND CALL FOR FORD ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. CORPORATE HAS NOT RETURNED MY CALL. WE ARE CONCERNED THAT WE MAY GET REAR ENDED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF THE CAR STALLS AGAIN AND THE CAR / TRUCK BEHIND US DOESN'T STOP IN TIME (E.G. HARRY CHAPIN ON THE LIE) I DON'T BELIEVE THE BREAK LIGHTS WOULD GO ON SINCE THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. WE TRANSPORT OUR TWO GRANDCHILDREN TWO DAYS A WEEK FROM SCHOOL / NURSERY SCHOOL AND ARE EXTREMELY CONCERNED. IS THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DO? *TR

10/23/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/19/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 90 MILES WITHOUT A STOP, STOPPED AT TRAFFIC SIGNAL, VEHICLE ENGINE WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. PUT IN PARK AND IT RESTARTED. DID THIS AGAIN APPROXIMATELY 11 TIMES DURING THE DAY. ENGINE JUST CUT OFF COMPLETELY AT EVERY TRAFFIC STOP. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER VERY RESPONSIVE BUT CAN GET NO ERROR CODE AND DOES NOT KNOW WHY IT IS HAPPENING. THEY CAN NOT GET IT TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING IT ONLY A FEW MILES AT A TIME. THIS IT THE 2.0 L ENGINE AND I SEE OTHER PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO FIX. DEALER HAS VEHICLE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY IT IS HAPPENING. HOW ABOUT FORD MOTOR COMPANY STEPPING UP AND ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR

10/17/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 09/04/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F74DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 69 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE THE GEARS HAD ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,700. UPDATED 12/04/13*LJ UPDATED 12/9/2013 *JS

10/16/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/16/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE GASES AND FUMES ENTERED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT DUE TO A DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD DOWING THAT CAUSED ENGINE COMPARTMENT SEAL TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURES AND A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED BUT DID NOT GENERATE A DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

09/28/2013
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX2DU******
Summary

FILLING VEHICLE UP WITH GAS PUMP ON AUTOMATIC. AFTER GAS PUMP CLICKED OFF, REMOVED NOZZLE FROM VEHICLE AND GAS SHOT OUT OF GAS TANK FILLER NECK ALL OVER ME. HAPPENED TWICE AT 2 DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. *TR

09/26/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 08/28/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

VEHICLE STALLS, CUTS OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. MOST RECENTLY ON AN EXIT RAMP, ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND. WILL USUALLY START RIGHT BACK UP AND RUN NORMALLY. HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS. DEALER COULD FIND NO CODES, LEFT AT DEALERSHIP OVER WEEKEND, BUT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN FOR THEM. MY SISTER HAS THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, AND PROBLEM. *JS

09/24/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/30/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94B5******
Summary

ON AUGUST 30, 2013, I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER. LUCKILY, I WAS AT THE DRIVEWAY AND IT WAS DOWNHILL SO THE CAR ROLLED IN. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON AT FIRST. I CALLED THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN. I DID AND THEY SAID SOME PEOPLE HAD COMPLAINED OF THIS ISSUE BUT IT WASN'T A RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN. THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND TOLD ME I SHOULDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. THEY COULDN'T TELL ME THIS WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. NOW I AM LEFT TO WORRY THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. NOT ACCEPTABLE. YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, IT HAPPENED AGAIN AS I WAS STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN. WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS? I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 9 MONTHS. I AM PAST FRUSTRATED. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T SEEM CONCERNED AT ALL ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON. $36,000 DOLLARS AND I AM LEFT WITH AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *JS

09/24/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/17/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WITHIN JUST 3 WEEKS OF PURCHASING OUR CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2013 ESCAPE TITANIUM (16K MILES), THE VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WHILE STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION. DASH LIGHTS COME ON, PUT IT IN PARK, TURN IT OFF AND RESTART AND I AM BACK ON THE ROAD. NOW 2 MONTHS SINCE PURCHASE, IT HAS STALLED LIKE THIS 7 TIMES. A FEW TIMES, WE HAVE GOTTEN THE "ENGINE FAULT TAKE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE" MESSAGE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, BUT THIS DOES NOT COINCIDE WITH THE DAYS OF THE STALLS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TWICE TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLES COMPUTER IS NOT STORING ANY CODES TO IDENTIFY THE FAILURE. TECHNICIANS HAVE DRIVEN THE VEHICLE EXTENSIVELY WITH A LAPTOP CONSTANTLY DIAGNOSING SEARCHING FOR ISSUES. NOTHING. THIS IS TRULY UNBELIEVABLE TO ME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS POSSIBLE IN A NEW VEHICLE, LET ALONE THAT IT CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED! I AM VERY WORRIED AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE THAT IT MAY JUST BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE IT STALLS IN BUSY TRAFFIC. *JS

09/22/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/27/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

I HAVE A FORD CASE # 15607552, I QUALIFY FOR THE LEMON LAW. I CANNOT GET THE DEALER, DAHL FORD, DAVENPORT IA OR THE FORD REP JEFF SLONE, CHICAGO, IL TO RETURN MY CALLS. I HAVE ALL DOCUMENTATION - THIS CAR CONTINUES TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AND HESITATE RANDOMLY. PLEASE, HELP ME - I CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER.

09/17/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 09/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H99DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.

09/13/2013
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 09/09/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATE THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO AN UNDISCLOSED OBJECT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 750.

09/07/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/21/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G94DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE 2.0 ECOBOOST STALLED AT A STOP SIGN 8/21/13. THE CAR STEREO SHUT OFF FIRST THEN A OIL LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND RESTART THE CAR LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WERE ERROR CODES BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NOTHING WAS FIXED TOLD US TO KEEP DRIVING IT UNTIL IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WE WERE NOT HAPPY. TODAY 9/7/13, THIS TIME THE CAR STALLED AT A STOPLIGHT, BUT THE POWER STAYED ON OIL LIGHT WAS ON. THERE WERE NO RPMS. HAD TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART. WE STARTED TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT STALLED A 2ND TIME ABOUT A HALF MILE AWAY SAME ISSUE EVERY TIME THE RED OIL LIGHT APPEARS. WE HAVE NO ANSWER TO WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.

09/03/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/28/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

WHILE SITTING IN A DRIVE-THRU WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, CAR LUNGED FORWARD. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE HITS YOU FROM BEHIND. *JB

09/03/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/28/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, CAR JUMPS/LUNGES FORWARD. IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOMEONE IS HITTING IT FROM BEHIND. *JB

08/26/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 08/19/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,440.

08/22/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DRIVER BEGAN TO SMELL AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON THE SHOULDER AND BEFORE THE KEYS WERE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, FLAMES ENGULFED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,617.

08/20/2013
Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 08/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT WHEN YOU PUSH ON THE BRAKE, YOU COULD ALSO BE PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL IF YOU HAVE NORMAL SIZED FEET. THIS CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RACE AND YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE HARDER WHICH PUSHES DOWN THE GAS PEDAL MORE AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RACE MORE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH. *TR

08/17/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/12/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

AFTER DRIVING A 1/2 MILE FROM MY HOME MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE OVERHEATED AND SAID "STOP SAFELY TEMPERATURE HIGH" OR SOMETHING TO THAT EXTENT. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME INOPERABLE AND I MANAGED TO COAST TO A SAFE LOCATION. THE COOLANT CAP HAD EXPLODED OFF THE TANK AND MY MOTOR WAS COVERED WITH FLUID. THE DEALERSHIP KEEP MY CAR FOR 5 DAYS AND COULD NOT FIND A DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY DID MANAGE TO ADD 100 MILES TO IT AND USE ALL MY GAS. PRESENTLY THE VEHICLE SMELLS LIKE BURNT COOLANT WHILE DRIVING IT AND NOW IDLES HIGH IN PARK. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR SAFETY REASONS. FORD HAS NOT OFFERED ANY RESOLUTION OR HELP. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. THEY SAY MY VIN WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL BUT I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE AND I AM DRIVING AROUND IN A TICKING FIRE HAZARD. *TR

08/17/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/14/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY IS CRACKING AT THE HOLDING SCREWS. I NOTIFIED FORD AND THEY REFUSE TO HONOR WARRANTY. REGIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE MGR. [XXX] FOR FORD BASED IN PHOENIX IS DENYING CLAIM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

08/16/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/15/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

I STARTED THE CAR AND AN "ENGINE FAULT FAILURE SERVICE NOW" CAME ONE. WHEN TRYING TO BACK UP IT WOULD IDLE VERY ROUGHLY AND JUMP FORWARD. WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF AND RE-START IT, IT WORKS FINE AGAIN. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THIS CAR. IT WAS JUST SERVICED LAST WEEK FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND A MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *TR

08/15/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/12/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

TWICE, WHILE BACKING UP, THE ENGINE HAS STALLED. THERE IS NO HESITATION OR WARNING FROM THE ENGINE THAT A STALL IS IMMINENT. THE ENGINE JUST CUTS OFF. CAR WILL RESTART FINE WITH NO ISSUES. IT HAPPENS EITHER WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM OR COLD. *TR

08/15/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/07/2013
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

MY WIFE AND 6 YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELING EAST BOUND HIGHWAY 190 AND VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE VENTS AND SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. MY WIFE WRESTLED THE STALLED CAR TO THE MEDIA WHERE ITT DIED. I HAD JUST TRADED A 2011 ESCAPE WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM. IT ONLY HAD 28 K IN MILEAGE AND IT NEVER MADE WARRANTY.\ FORD WONT EVEN RETURN MY CALLS. *TR

08/14/2013
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/07/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

WAS DRIVING ON MANETTO HILL ROAD IN PLAINVIEW, NY WHEN VEHICLE STALLED. NO POWER TO THE ACCELERATOR. KEPT PRESSING THE GAS, AND THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE. NO WARNING CHIMES, NO APPEARANCE OF ANYTHING WRONG-RADIO WAS PLAYING, AC, ETC. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER (ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD), PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED IT. THE COMPUTER THEN SHOWED "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" DROVE TO A LOCAL GAS STATION, THOUGH THE CAR WAS BUCKING AND DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. CAR WAS THEN TOWED TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE STATION. HAVE LEARNED THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE TSB'S ISSUED FOR MY CAR, BUT NO RECALL. PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE SO THE CAR REMAINS AT DEALERSHIP SERVICE STATION. I WAS LUCKY I WAS NOT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC OR ON/GETTING ON OR OFF A HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR DIED. I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED THEN. *TR

08/11/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/21/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H9XDU******
Summary

FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, AFTER CAR WAS OFF FOR MORE THAN 10 HOURS, I STARTED CAR TO SEE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" ERROR. BACKED A FEW FEET OUT OF GARAGE, TURNED OFF VEHICLE. TURNED VEHICLE BACK ON ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER. NO ERROR. DROVE CAR FOR ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES. NO PROBLEMS. TURNED CAR OFF. RESTARTED CAR 70 MINUTES LATER TO SEE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW ERROR APPEARED AGAIN. DROVE CAR FOR 10-15 MINUTES WITH HESITATION, LURCHING AND NEARLY STALLING. TURNED CAR OFF. TOOK TO DEALER NEXT DAY. THEY COULD NOT SEE THE ERROR IN THE COMPUTER. *TR

08/05/2013
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Incident Date: 08/03/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS. NO LIGHTS, NO WARNING, IF GAS IS NOT ACCELERATED I HAVE LOST ENGINE 4 TIMES. 3 TIMES IT WOULDN'T START WHILE PARKED, AND 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE STALLED COMPLETELY, NO WARNING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN CHICAGO. I DROVE STRAIGHT TO DEALER AND LEFT IT THERE, HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL IF I LET OFF THE GAS IN ORDER TO REV ENGINE TO KEEP FROM STALLING A 5TH TIME. THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. THE DEALER (FAIR OAKS FORD, NAPERVILLE, IL) IS TELLING ME THERE ARE NO 'CODES' SHOWING ANYTHING IS WRONG. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND HAS 7,000 MILES. I HAVE BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUES, THUS FAR TO NO AVAIL. I CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. IT'S UNSAFE AND THERE IS NO REMEDY. *TR

08/02/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/29/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

1ST INCIDENT: WHILE DRIVING THRU A STORE PARKING LOT AT ABOUT 10 MPH AND FURTHER REDUCING THE SPEED TO PARK, THE ENGINE QUIT WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER ENGAGING PARK, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE NORMALLY. NO CHECK LIGHT REMAIN LIT. VEHICLE MILEAGE 4850 - WEATHER CONDITION: ABOUT 85 DEG - HUMID - 10:00~11:00 AM - SECOND WEEK IN JULY 2013 2ND INCIDENT: WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX 25 MPH AND REDUCING SPEED TO TURN INTO A PARKING LOT THE ENGINE STOPPED. NO PREVIOUS WARNING OR SYMPTOMS. CAR WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET FACING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER INTO A SAFE SPOT. AFTER ENGAGING PARK, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE NORMALLY. NO CHECK LIGHT REMAIN LIT. VEHICLE MILEAGE 5100 - WEATHER CONDITION: ABOUT 85 DEG - HUMID - 19:00~19:30 PM - LAST WEEK IN JULY 2013 TODAY 08/02/2013 CAR WAS CHECKED BY FORD DEALER. AFTER A FULL MORNING CHECKING THE CAR, NO FAULT OR CODE ERROR DETECTED. I AM AFRAID OF A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS. WEB HAS MANY REPORTS OF THIS TYPE ON BRAND NEW 2013 FORD ESCAPES. WHAT IS GOING ON? *TR

08/02/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/05/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

DRIVING APPROX. 15/20 MPH ON A SIDE STREET. WENT TO BACKUP AND TURN AROUND AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUT DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART WITH NO ISSUES. I'M GLAD I WASN'T ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. ON 08/02/13, WENT TO MY DRIVEWAY TO START THE CAR. I GOT A "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" ERROR. VEHICLE WAS JUMPING AND SEEMED LIKE IT WAS STRUGGLING TO GO PAST 25/30 MPH. SEEMED AS THOUGH YOU WERE DRIVING WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON ALONG WITH THE JUMPING OF THE VEHICLE. I PARKED IT BACK IN THE DRIVEWAY AND HAD TO DRIVE MY DAUGHTERS RELIABLE 05 HONDA TO WORK. CALLED FORD TO TOW MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. PURCHASED IN NOV/2012. HAS APPROX. 13000 MILES. *TR

08/02/2013
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 07/24/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J94DU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND, NO OVERPASSES, ETC. MOONROOF EXPLODED OVER MY HEAD. GLASS WAS FACING UPWARDS LIKE A VOLCANO. SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT GOING OFF OVER MY HEAD. FORD REFUSED TO COVER THIS DEFECT. CAR IS ONLY 7 MONTHS OLD. *TR

08/01/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/09/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

THE "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE CHUGGED AND LURCHED. BROUGHT TO DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS SHOWED NOTHING APPEARED. I EVEN TOOK A PICTURE OF THE LIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE. THIS MATTER SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER SINCE I HAVE NOTICED MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS. THANK YOU. *TR

07/30/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 04/24/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR REPAIR BUT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED.THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,800. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

07/24/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/25/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 2.0L. RECURRENT ISSUES WITH "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYING WHEN CAR IS STARTED (FIRST INSTANCE AT 5817 MILES, NOW AT 11K AND STILL HAPPENING). RESULTS IN ROUGH IDLE, POOR SHIFTING, HARSH ACCELERATION. CAN BE RESET WITH RESTART SO THE ERROR MUST BE VISIBLE AND THE CAR DRIVEN (IN TERRIBLE AND UNSAFE CONDITION) SO THE DEALER CAN VALIDATE THE CONDITION. CONDITION VALIDATED AT DEALER TWICE (HAS OCCURRED FIVE TIMES TOTAL) COMPUTER HAS BEEN RESET TWICE, MAP SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED. ISSUE STILL OCCURRING WITH NO PROPOSED REPAIR TO RESOLVE. *TR

07/22/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/22/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H95DU******
Summary

STARTED IGNITION AND AUTOMATICALLY DISPLAYED MESSAGE - ENGINE FAULT SERVICE ENGINE NOW. PULLED OUT OF HOME DRIVEWAY AND WHEN ACCELERATED ON THE GAS, VEHICLE JERKED SEVERELY. PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED, THE SAME MESSAGE AND JERKING OCCURS. LATER THAT DAY I STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE MESSAGE WENT AWAY AND HAD NO JERKING UPON ACCELERATING. THIS "ENGINE AT FAULT" IS A SERIOUS CONCERN IF THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING. TOOK THE VEHICLE A COUPLE WEEKS AGO ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE TO A DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THEM THE SITUATION, HOWEVER THE MESSAGE DID NOT APPEAR ON DISPLAY. THEIR CONCLUSION WAS IF THE ENGINE FAULT MESSAGE WAS NOT ON DISPLAY, THEN THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE FINE. *TR

07/16/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/09/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J9XDU******
Summary

VEHICLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 4000 MILES STALLS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 15 DAYS, TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON MAJOR ROADS WITH AVERAGE SPEED BEING ABOUT 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE LITERALLY JUST TURNS OFF. IT DOESN'T SHAKE, JERK, MAKE ANY NOISE, NOTHING, JUST TURNS OFF. I GET A MESSAGE THAT SAYS "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW." IT IS A VERY SCARY SITUATION TO EXPERIENCE. SINCE THE CAR JUST DIES AT FULL SPEED THE MOMENTUM OF THE CAR KEEPS THE CAR MOVING BUT OBVIOUSLY AT A MUCH SLOWER PACE. THIS LAST SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2013 THE CAR STALLED ON A VERY BUSY, MAJOR ROAD, SO I WAS IN A VERY CLOSE CALL FOR AN ACCIDENT. THE CARS BEHIND ME DID NOT SEE MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND DIDN'T REALIZE I HAD STALLED. ALL I HEARD WAS THE SCREECHING OF BRAKES BEHIND ME. I WAS GETTING YELLED AT, FLIPPED OFF, YOU NAME IT, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO BUT HOPE THAT THE MOMENTUM WOULD BE ENOUGH TO ALLOW ME TO PULL OVER TO RIGHT LANE UNTIL I COULD COME TO A STOP IN A SAFE PLACE. ON JULY 11, 2013, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REPLACED THE MAP SENSOR AND SAID THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. WHEN IT STALLED AGAIN ON THE SUN, 7/14/13, I TOOK ANOTHER DAY OFF WORK TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY TELL ME IT NEEDS ANOTHER 2 PARTS DUE TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 137-5. NOW I'M WAITING FOR THE PARTS TO COME IN AS THEY ARE ON A NATIONWIDE BACK ORDER. I UNDERSTAND LEMON LAW REQUIRES THE SAME THING TO HAPPEN 3-4 TIMES HOWEVER I DON'T WANT TO RISK THE 3RD OR 4TH TIME BEING THE TIME I DON'T MAKE IT. PLEASE HELP. WHAT CAN I DO? *TR

07/16/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/15/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX6DU******
Summary

VEHICLE DISPLAYED MESSAGE SERVICE ENGINE FAULT SERVICE ENGINE NOW ON START UP. IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN AND RESTARTED. MESSAGE WENT AWAY. NEXT DAY VEHICLE DISPLAYED SAME MESSAGE AND THEN BEGAN JERKING SEVERELY. TAKEN TO FORD DEALER. FORCED TO PAY FOR RENTAL! VEHICLE HAS 6800 MILES! DEALER NEVER GETS BACK TO ME WHEN THEY SAY THEY WILL. TRIED TELLING ME TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK WITHOUT THEM FIXING IT. SERIOUS SAFETY RISK AS VEHICLE JERK AND HESITATES UNCONTROLLABLY. VERY DANGEROUS IF OCCURRED WHILE ON ROADWAY. *TR

07/15/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/12/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX5DU******
Summary

THE CAM PHAZOR USED IN THE 2013 FORD ESCAPE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SYSTEM FAILED AFTER ONLY ONE WEEK AND 750 MILES. WE NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO START, IDLED ROUGH, AND HESITATED. THIS IS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR IN EAST TENNESSEE ON JULY 4, 2013, AND IT WAS IN THE SHOP A WEEK LATER FOR A MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR. SO GLAD IT DID NOT BREAK DOWN ON THE INTERSTATE AND LEAVE US STRANDED, BUT THE POTENTIAL IS THERE IF FORD HAS A BAD BATCH OF CAM PHAZORS ON 2013 FORD ESCAPES. *TR

07/15/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/05/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J98DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE ENGINE FAILURE SERVICE SOON WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. IN ADDITION, UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. *TR

07/15/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J95DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND THE ENGINE FAULT MESSAGE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JERKED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE ENGINE SENSOR. THE DEALER CLEANED THE ENGINE SENSOR HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,700.

07/05/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 07/05/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN 4 MONTHS THE"ENGINE FAULT. SERVICE NOW." MESSAGE DISPLAYED. ANOTHER DAY OF WORK MISSED TO BEING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER. THANKFULLY I BOUGHT THE SERVICE PACKAGE BUT IT WAS FOR 'JUST IN CASE' NOT A MONTHLY VISIT. THE DEALER STAFF HAS BEEN VERY CLOSE-LIPPED ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS EVENT HAPPENING ON MANY OTHER OF THESE SAME VEHICLES. *TR

07/02/2013
Components: AIR BAGS
Incident Date: 02/12/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IDLE AT A RED LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED FORWARD, CAUSING HER TO CRASH INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN TAIL BONE AND HEAD INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 847. *TR

07/01/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 01/30/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700. *TR

06/28/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/24/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

WHILE DRIVING, IN HUMID WEATHER CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BEGAN LURCHING, SHUDDERING AND JERKING. CENTER, DRIVER SIDE SCREEN (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL) DISPLAYED "ENGINE FAULT - SERVICE NOW". WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT A MILE BACK HOME IN "LIMP MODE". I SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED AND THEN RESTARTED AND ALL SEEMED OK. NEXT DAY I WENT TO THE FORD DEALER'S SERVICE AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THEY COULD NOT PULL ANY CODES AND SAID IT WAS PROBABLY JUST A "FLUKE". ... IT'S HAPPENED AGAIN TWICE MORE THIS WEEK SINCE THEN. IT'S NOT A "FLUKE". FORD ENGINEERS NEED TO GET INVOLVED HERE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, AND COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEALER SERVICE CENTERS, AND ISSUE A TSB FIX OR RECALL. IT'S BECOME A SERIOUS PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY CONCERN, AND A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS WELL. I CAN FIND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS TO MINE ALL OVER THE INTERNET, YET FORD CLAIMS IGNORANCE OF ANY PROBLEMS.???? *TR

06/27/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J91DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE INFORMATION SCREEN CENTER ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED SERVICE AND THAT THE VEHICLE SURGED AND STALLED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED; WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE MAP SENSOR. THE MAP SENSOR WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,558 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,769.

06/26/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 06/22/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX2DU******
Summary

MY CAR HAS OVERHEATED TWICE AFTER THE RECALL FIX. MY COOLANT WAS VIOLENTLY BOILING OVER. MY TRANSMISSION IS ALSO GROSSLY SHIFTING INCORRECTLY. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHEN I WAS TRYING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY SINCE IT WASN'T GOING TO THE NEXT GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION REDLINED AND THEN SHIFTED. I CHECKED MY OBT AND I'M NOT GETTING ANY CODES FOR THESE PROBLEMS. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO ANYMORE SINCE ANYTIME I'VE BROUGHT MY CAR IN THEY HAVEN'T FOUND ANY ISSUES. I'VE BROUGHT MY CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION AND NO ISSUES HAVE BEEN FOUND. I DRIVE THROUGH THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS EVERY WEEK AND I'M AFRAID ONE DAY MY ENGINE WILL CATCH ON FIRE (HILLY ROADS AND LOW SPEEDS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO RUN HOT). IT WOULD BE DISASTROUS FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IF A WILDFIRE WAS STARTED DUE TO THIS CAR. *TR

06/25/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 03/03/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX5DU******
Summary

WHEN THE START BUTTON OF THE VEHICLE IS PRESSED, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SYNCH PANEL OF THE VEHICLE WILL ENERGIZE BUT THE STARTER MOTOR WILL NEITHER TURN OVER NOR ENGAGE. THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND HAS NEITHER BEEN REPRODUCED NOR CORRECTLY DIAGNOSED AT A FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. NO ERRORS CODES HAVE EVER BEEN RECOVERED FROM THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE MALFUNCTION WHEN A FORD MECHANIC HAS SEARCHED THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NONE OF THE ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BEING SUCCESSFUL.

06/23/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/23/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J99DU******
Summary

HAD REGULAR OIL CHANGE ON 4/15/13 AND ABOUT A WEEK AFTER. WHILE COMING TO A STOPPED THE VEHICLE JUST STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. HAD TO COME TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART. RAN VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT--NL. WENT TO DEALER WHO DID OIL CHANGE AND SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS CAR DOING IT . IF HAPPENED AGAIN CALL ROADSIDE. 05/29/13 AT 545PM CAR STALLED AGAIN NO WARNING. CALLED CROWN FORD SET UP APPT FOR MON. 06/10. 6/7/13 558AM CAR AGAIN STALLED AT ABOUT 35 MPH NO WARNING HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL APPLY BRAKE TO RESTART SINCE I WAS ON ROAD WITH NO SHOULDER AND MID CURVE. KEEP APPT FOR MON. AT ABOUT 423PM THAT DAY STARTED CAR AND ENGINE FAULT NOTED ON START TRIED TO DRIVE OUT OF PARKING GARAGE. CAR WAS MISSING AND BARELY MOVING. TRANSMISSION MADE LOUD CLUNK NOISE. COASTED CAR DOWN PARKING GARAGE SO TOW TRUCK WOULD BE ABLE TO ACCESS IT. TOWED TO CROWN FORD. OFFERED VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT I RAN STATING IT WAS POWERTRAIN ISSUE. THEY DECLINED NEEDED IT. CHECKED AND REPLACE MAP SENSOR. PICKED UP ON 6/11/13 AND 06/12/13 STALLED AGAIN EARLY IN THE MORNING ABOUT 600AM AND THEN I WAS ADVISED TO BRING BACK TO DEALER. STALLED AGAIN ON WAY TO DEALER APPROXIMATELY 1130 AM. ADVISED SERVICE DEALER THEY RAN DIAGNOSTIC FOR THE NEXT WEEK WHICH ALL CAME BACK NORMAL. SERVICE MANAGER DROVE ON 06/17 AND STATED PROBLEM REPRODUCED AND WOULD REPLACE THROTTLE BODY.THIS WAS DONE AND I PICKED UP ON 06/21. 06/23 AT APPROXIMATELY 204 PM CAR STALLED AGAIN...RESTARTED AFTER PUTTING IN NEUTRAL UNABLE TO COME TO A STOP VEHICLES BEHIND US...RESTARTED WHEN RESTARTED ENGINE MISSING AGAIN WHEN PUSHED GAS THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO MAKE A CLUNK NOISE AND STALLED AGAIN.THE VEHICLE WITHOUT NOTICE STALLS AND IS A GREAT SAFETY ISSUE AND AFTER LAST STALL THE RPM SEEMS TO REV UP SOME.THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT AND LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLS & NOW REVS RPMS. *TR

06/17/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/17/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J9XDU******
Summary

IN APRIL, WHILE PROCEEDING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY RESTART THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND ENGAGED INTO DRIVE, IT SEEMED TO GET A SURGE OF POWER, ACCELERATING AT A FASTER SPEED THAN NORMAL. ON 6/16/2013, I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE TO THE STORE. DURING THE TRIP, IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS LAGGING, AS IF I WAS DRIVING WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON. I VERIFIED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE (NOT THE "S'" MANUAL SHIFT POSITION). ON THE WAY HOME (APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER), WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER, STALLING THE VEHICLE. I WAS GOING DOWNHILL, SO I WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO START. THE VEHICLE USUALLY STARTS IMMEDIATELY WITH THE PUSH BUTTON START, BUT THIS TIME IT DID NOT, I HAD TO HOLD THE PUSH BUTTON DOWN FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 7 SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTED. WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER THIS, IT AGAIN FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS LAGGING, OR AS IF THE BRAKE WAS ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. *TR

06/17/2013
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 06/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H95DU******
Summary

INSIDE REAR HATCH HANDLE CAME OFF WHEN PULLING THE HATCH DOWN TO CLOSE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY FOUND A SCREW INSIDE THE HATCH PANEL HAD CAME OUT. REPLACED WITH NEW SCREW THEN SNAPPED HANDLE BACK IN PLACE. THIS HANDLE IS WEAK AND POORLY DESIGNED. ESPECIALLY SINCE IT IS JUST SNAPS ON. THE STRESS THE HANDLE AND PANEL MUST TAKE AS TO PULL THE WEIGHT OF THE HEAVY HATCH DOWN BEFORE YOU CAN PLACE YOUR HAND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HATCH TO CLOSE NEEDS TO BE REDESIGNED IN THE NEWER MODELS. I AM NOW NOT SO RELAXED WHEN CLOSING THE HATCH ON MY OWN CAR. *TR

06/11/2013
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 02/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS AND THE FRONT END WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL CREEPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE REAR END LINKS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 07/10/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AS OF 6/25/2013 THE FRONTEND NOISE HAD WORSENED. THE CONSUMER DROVE TWO OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAD NO FRONT END NOISE. UPDATED 07/19/2013 *JS

05/30/2013
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 05/29/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G91DU******
Summary

I PULLED INTO THE SERVICE STATION FOR FUEL. THE ATTENDANT PLACED THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE INTO MY VEHICLES NEW STYLE CAPLESS GAS TANK AND BEGAN TO FILL THE TANK FULL OF FUEL. ONCE THE TANK REACHED THE LIMIT THE NOZZLE SHUT OFF, WHEN THE ATTENDANT WENT TO REMOVE THE NOZZLE IT WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE CAR. FOR OVER 2 HOURS MY CAR WAS ATTACHED TO THE NOZZLE, UNTIL THE GAS STATION OWNER CAME AND HAD TO USE A SCREWDRIVER TO PRY IT OUT. GOOD THING BY LAW IN NJ A ATTENDANT MUST BE THEIR WHEN THE STATION IS OPEN OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK, THEIR WAS NO PHONE RECEPTION. *TR

05/28/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/22/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX3DU******
Summary

WAS DRIVING DOING 40MPH WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE I RECEIVED A MESSAGE INSTRUCTING ME TO IMMEDIATELY PULL VEHICLE OVER AND SHUT DOWN DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING. NEVER RECEIVED A "LOW COOLANT" LIGHT, JUST A SUDDEN WARNING TO PULL OVER. HAD TO BE TOWED FROM THE INCIDENT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS AS IT WAS A TWO LANE, ONE WAY, STREET WITH NO SHOULDERS. OPENED THE HOOD AND I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO ENGINE COOLANT. ALSO NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS IN FACT VERY HOT. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS HAS CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE ON MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE. *TR

05/28/2013
Components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/03/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

CAR WAS RECALLED IN DECEMBER WITH 786 MILES ON IT DUE TO RECALL NOTICE 12S41 AND WAS KEPT IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR FROM DECEMBER 3RD, 2012 TO DECEMBER 20TH, 2012. WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE ON MAY 17TH, 2013 IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK AS WELL AS THE STEREO BUTTONS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE CAR IS NOW BEING BROUGHT IN TODAY FOR AN UNKNOWN TIME OF REPAIR. THE CAR WAS BRAND NEW WHEN PURCHASED ON NOVEMBER 24TH, 2012 AND ONLY HAD 6,428 MILES AT THE TIME THE RECENT OIL LEAK AND STEREO MALFUNCTION WAS DISCOVERED. *TR

05/28/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 09/09/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0G96DU******
Summary

REPEATED SERVICE ON THE CAR WITH HEALTH REPORT STATING POWERTRAIN FAULT-SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. WITH THE HELP OF THE BBB FORD SENT A FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE TO DEALER AND REPLACED SEVERAL ITEMS. PICKED UP THE CAR APRIL 28 AND IT SEEMED IMPROVED. ON MAY 25TH CAR EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. RAN HEALTH REPORT AND IT STATES "URGENT-POWERTRAIN FAULT/REDUCED POWER. WE HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO FORD MANY TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THEY ACT AS IF NO ONE EVERY HAS HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE. I HAVE READ YOUR REPORT REGARDING THE PROBLEMS WITH ECOBOOST AND FEEL THAT OUR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR ARE THE SAME. *TR

05/27/2013
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 05/22/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H91DU******
Summary

VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR A CLICKING/CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. TSB 13-3-2 AND TSB 13-5-11 HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER THREE OTHER OCCASIONS FOR TSB'S. ENGINEER SUPPOSEDLY COMING TO DEALER 5/28/13 TO CHECK VEHICLE. *TR

05/23/2013
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 05/08/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX3DU******
Summary

THE CAR WAS PARKED, I TURN ON THE ENGINE MY SON WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WITH HIS RIGHT LEG OUT THE CAR AND DOOR OPEN. I WAS PACKING SOME STUFF TO THE BACK SIT. WHEN THE SUV WENT ON REVERSE WHILE THE GEAR WAS ON PARK. THERE IS NO EXPLANATION OF HOW THE CAR WENT ON REVERSE. THE RIGHT DOOR WAS OPENED AND HIT A BRICK FENCE THAT WAS ON THE SIDEWALK THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE BROKE WITH THE IMPACT AND CUT MY SON'S LEG. AMBULANCE TOOK HIM TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND 10 STITCHES INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WERE DONE TO HIS LEG. I COMPLAINT TO FORD AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR 4 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FOR PROPER INSPECTION. THE PROCESS MAY TAKE 1 TO 2 MONTHS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM SERVICE DEPT SAYING THE THERE WHERE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS FOUND AND TO PICK UP THE CAR.POLICE REPORT WAS SUBMITTED AND NO LEGAL PAPERWORK WAS RECEIVED YET FROM FORD. THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT SOMETHING SIMILAR HAPPENED BUT FORD IS NOT RECOGNIZING THE PROBLEM. HOW I KNOW THAT A PROPER INSPECTION WAS MADE AND THAT THIS CAR IS SAFE? *TR

05/22/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/02/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G97DU******
Summary

I JUST LEASED A NEW CAR, A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH A 2.0 L ECOBOOST ENGINE. I HAD ONLY FILLED THE TANK ONCE BEFORE I NOTICED SERIOUS PROBLEMS; WHENEVER I CAME TO A STOP, THE ESCAPE WOULD SHUDDER AND STALL OR SIMPLY TURN OFF. IT HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS DAILY FOR ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE I COULD TAKE IT TO THE SHOP. AS A SURGEON, I TYPICALLY GET OFF MUCH LATER THAN THE FORD DEALERSHIP WAS OPEN. THEY HAVE TAKEN IT FOR REPAIR, BUT IT WAS PRETTY SCARY BECAUSE IT WOULD SHAKE AND RATTLE WHEN ACCELERATING SOMETIMES AND I WAS CONCERNED IT MIGHT STALL MID INTERSECTION. LUCKILY IT ONLY STALLED WHEN I HAD COME TO A STOP. *TR

05/17/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/10/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G95DU******
Summary

THE ENGINE HAS DIED AND SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AT 40 MILES PER HOUR TWICE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND NO PROBLEM WAS FOUND. ONE WEEK LATER ON MAY 17 THE VEHICLE DIED WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. THE DRIVER HAD TO VEER UNPOWERED OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID A HEAD ON COLLISION. ENGINE HAS SHUT DOWN FOUR TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN ONE WEEK. *TR

05/16/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 05/16/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

MY FORD TOUCH RADIO MALFUNCTION

05/15/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/11/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW ON MAY 7, DROVE 10 MILES AND PARKED THE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE. ON MAY 11, I NOTED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL UNDER THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THE FOLLOWING WAS NOTED: OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS TIMING PEG PLUG MISSING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE BLOCK. THE RIGHT HALF AXLE SHAFT AND BEARING BRACKET WERE REMOVED, THE PLUG HOLE WAS CLEANED AND THREADS TAPPED USING M10 X 1.5 TAP. INSTALLED NEW TIMING PLUG TIGHTENED TO SPEC. NEW OIL AND FILTER INSTALLED. THE ORIGIN OF THE LEAK COULD NOT BE SEEN BY OWNER VISUAL INSPECTION. EITHER THE PLUG WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY OR IT WAS NOT TIGHTENED AND FELL OUT. EITHER WAY, HAD IT NOT BEEN NOTICED THE ENGINE OIL WOULD HAVE BEEN TOTALLY LOST INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF ENGINE DAMAGE. FURTHER OIL COVERED THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD HAVE GOTTEN ON TO BRAKES COMPROMISING SAFETY. NOT SURE IF THERE WAS POTENTIAL FOR ENGINE FIRE. *TR

05/07/2013
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 05/06/2013
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H90DU******
Summary

WHILE STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT, WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE AND MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE THE ENGINE REVS UP AND THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD AND CRASHES INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAPPENED LAST WEEK AT A DRIVE THRU AND I WAS FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

05/07/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/25/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H94DU******
Summary

STARTING AROUND 6,500MI, ESCAPE WOULD NOT START WITHOUT A JUMP START. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF CALLING TOW TRUCKS FOR THESE JUMPS, TOOK IT INTO FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY SWAPPED BATTERY AND SAID THAT'S ALL IT NEEDED. AFTER A WEEK, ESCAPE ENGINE CUT OUT AT WHILE STOPPED AT RED SIGNAL LIGHT. ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS FOR OIL AND BATTERY CAME ON, AND NOTHING ELSE. PUSHED CAR TO SIDE OF ROAD AND AFTER WAITING FOR TOW FOR 20 MINUTES, I TRIED TO START ENGINE AGAIN AND EVERYTHING CAME BACK ON AS IF NOTHING HAD HAPPENED. AFTER TWO DAYS OF "ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL," I WENT TO START THE ENGINE AND IT BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND A "ENGINE MALFUNCTION-SERVICE IMMEDIATELY" WARNING CAME UP ON THE DASH. I TRIED TO PULL CAR OUT OF PARKING SPOT AND IT HAD ALMOST NO POWER. BARELY PUTTED ALONG DESPITE MY REALLY GIVING IT THE GAS. PARKED AND HAD IT BROUGHT TO FORD DEALERSHIP AGAIN. ON ARRIVAL THEY PULLED A CODE P0106 OFF READER. IT'S BEEN THERE FOR 10 DAYS AND THEY SAY THEY CAN NOT REPRODUCE ISSUE, AND HAVE MADE NO REPAIRS. STILL WAITING FOR NEWS. *TR

05/02/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/16/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G96DU******
Summary

ON 4-16-13 THE ENGINE ON MY NEW ESCAPE STARTED TO SPUTTER AND NOT RUN RIGHT. ON 4-17-13 I CRANKED THE ESCAPE IN MY DRIVE WAY AND IT SPUTTERED AND DIED. AFTER ABOUT 3 HOURS THE ESCAPE CRANKED AND I DROVE IT TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE ESCAPE HAS BEEN AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP SINCE 04/17/13 AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE OR THE OTHER PART THAT KEEPS IT FROM RUNNING. THE ESCAPE HAS DIED OR QUIT RUNNING AT THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES THAT I KNOW OF FROM REPORTS THAT THE DEALERSHIP STAFF HAS UPDATED ME WITH. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD THE ESCAPE SIXTEEN DAYS. *TR

05/02/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/22/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J93DU******
Summary

SINCE JANUARY, MY 2013 ESCAPE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME MAJOR ENGINE ISSUE. FROM THE DRIVER'S PERSPECTIVE, THE CAR LURCHES AND JERKS AND FEELS AS THOUGH IT WILL STALL. THEN A ?SERVICE ENGINE NOW? LIGHT APPEARS. THIS OCCURS SHORTLY AFTER I PULL OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PROCEED ON FLAT CITY BLOCKS. THIS LURCHING/JERKING IS FRIGHTENING AND FEELS UNSAFE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD FROM THE FORD SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THEY HAVE TWICE REPLACED THE M.A.P. SENSOR AND CONNECTOR. 3/22/13, 4/3/13. NOW THE CAR IS AT FORD 4/29/13 WITH THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS. I AWAIT A CALL FROM FORD SERVICE TO GIVE ME THE LATEST DIAGNOSIS/PROGNOSIS. THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES INVOLVING THE SYNC SYSTEM THAT ARE ALSO IN THE CASE RECORD. SUFFICE TO SAY, SYNC IS NOT WORKING AS ADVERTISED. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CLOCK IS INCONSISTENT AND THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY PAIRING WITH BLUETOOTH DEVICES SUCH AS THE IPHONE. I AM AWARE THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THESE BUGS. AT PRESENT, I WAS ADVISED NOT TO PAIR MY DEVICES WHICH IS INCONVENIENT TO SAY THE LEAST. THE LURKING/JERKING IS THE MAIN COMPLAINT HOWEVER. *TR

04/22/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 04/20/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

SATURDAY MORNING , 4-20-2013, AFTER I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK AT THE STATION, WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE INSYNC SYSTEM DID NOT TURN ON. THE SCREEN REMAINED BLANK FOR AT LEAST 5 MINUTES, WHEN I REACHED MY DESTINATION AND STOPPED THE CAR THE SCREEN TURNED ON AND IT WAS DOWNLOADING TO TURN ON AGAIN. SYSTEM WORKS FINE NOW. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONCERNED WHEN I CALLED. THEY SAID AS LONG AS IT IS WORKING NOW IT IS A NON-ISSUE, I SPOKE WITH [XXX] AT NORTH BROTHERS, THE SERVICE REP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

04/19/2013
Components: VISIBILITY
Incident Date: 04/19/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS A WAVE IN THE GLASS THAT MAKES VIEWING VERY DIFFICULT. I'VE HAD IT REPLACED TWICE, SO IT MUST BE AN INTENTIONAL PART OF THE MIRROR, BUT IS NAUSEATING DURING DRIVING... *TR

04/15/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 07/24/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX1DU******
Summary

I CURRENTLY HAVE A LAW SUIT PENDING WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. ONE OF MY MAJOR COMPLAINTS IS THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A TRANSMISSION THAT LUNGES AND IS NOT SMOOTH. IT FREQUENTLY FEELS LIKE YOU WILL NOT MAKE IT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHEN YOU ACCELERATE DUE TO HESITATION. THE VEHICLE TACHS 3 OR 4 NUMBER WHEN TRANSITIONING BETWEEN GEARS. FORD HAS HAD MY VEHICLE AT THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. THEY REPLACED SOME PARTS ON THE TRANSMISSION AND HAD AN ENGINEER EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AND RUN TESTS FOR ONE WEEK. THE CONCLUSION WAS THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT IS SUPPOSEDLY JUST HOW AN ECOBOOST ENGINE WORKS. IT IS STILL AN ONGING ISSUE FOR ME 6 MONTHS LATER. *TR

04/15/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/10/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND AVERAGED 15MPG HIGHWAY GETTING TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS THE KNOCK SENSOR. THEY REPLACED IT AND 24 HOURS LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN, SAME MPG. THIS TIME THEY SAY ITS THE COMPUTER NEEDS TO BE CHANGED. ONE MONTH LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN WITH A FAULT AND THE ENGINE SURGES. *TR

04/11/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 04/07/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX8******
Summary

VEHICLE REPORTED ENGINE TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH AND THAT I SHOULD PULL OVER SAFELY. THIS IS THE SAME ENGINE OVERHEATING / FIRE HAZARD PROBLEM SUPPOSEDLY FIXED DURING DECEMBER 2012 RECALL. *TR

04/04/2013
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 04/04/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J98DU******
Summary

ON TITANIUM MODELS, THE HVAC VENTS HAVE A CHROME SURROUND. THIS CHROME SURROUND CAUSES A BAD REFLECTIVITY PROBLEM WITH THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS ON DAYS WITH STRONG SUNLIGHT, WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO USE THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE MIRRORS ARE AFFECTED. THE CORRECT SOLUTION WOULD APPEAR TO BE CHANGING THE CHROME SURROUND FROM CHROME TO MATTE BLACK. *TR

03/28/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Incident Date: 03/24/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: JTHBK1GG1D2******
Summary

WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A FULL STOP AT A STOP SIGN IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, THE ENGINE RACED AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD BEYOND THE STOP SIGN. I, THE DRIVER, WAS REQUIRED TO QUICKLY PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL GEAR AS THE ACCELERATION OF THE ENGINE AND THE FULLY DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED TO BE FIGHTING AGAINST EACH OTHER. *TR

03/25/2013
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 09/01/2012
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX6DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH ELECTRONIC LOCK FAILED. THE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK ELECTRONICALLY AND CAUSED THE HATCH DOOR TO LIFT AND CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE BODY SHOP BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

03/15/2013
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/23/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE DID NOT RETURN TO THE CLOSED POSITION, CAUSING THE DOOR TO NOT LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,200. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR

03/13/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/31/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

I PURCHASED A 2013 FORD ESCAPE IN OCT 2012. IT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE THREE TIMES FOR THE SAME ISSUE. FAULTY ENGINE LIGHT "SERVICE NOW" BUT COMPUTER DIDN'T CAPTURE ANY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. FIRST TIME DEALER CHANGED THE MASS PRESSURE AIR SENSOR. THE SECOND TIME THEY CONTACT FORD WHICH TOLD THEM TO UPGRADE THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE, THIS TIME I CALLED TO HAVE THE MANUFACTURER SEND THE FORD ENGINEER WHICH STATES IT IS THE ONBOARD COMPUTER. HE EMAILED FORD FOR THE DIAGRAMS SINCE VEHICLE IS NEW AND NOT AVAILABLE TO THE DEALER (SO THAT IS WHAT I AM BEING TOLD). THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA OF WHAT THE PROBLEM TRULY IS. FINALLY CONTACT MANUFACTURING WHO STATES IT IS A COMPUTER COMPONENT. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE LUNGING AND HESITATION OF THE VEHICLE WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR. IT DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO GET YOU OUT OF AN INTERSECTION IF NEEDED. IT LUNGES FORWARD AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE OR THE FUEL INJECTORS. *TR

02/26/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 01/09/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCUOHX4DU******
Summary

I USED THE 'REMOTE START' FEATURE TOSTART MY CAR. I THEN ENTERED THE VECHICLE, STARTED IT UP [AS USUAL]. WHEN PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE CAR STOPPED/STALLED OUT. I PUT IT IN PARK, RESTARTED. 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT CAME ON. WAS DRIVING TO DEALERSHIP AND CAR STOPPED/STALLED AGAIN. WOULD NOT RESTART. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS A 'PROBLEM WITH ONBOARD COMPUTER'. COMPUTER RESET. HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM TWICE. *TR

02/25/2013
Components: SUSPENSION
Incident Date: 02/18/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GXXDU******
Summary

I WAS DRIVING FOR FIRST TIME AFTER BUYING VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT AROUND 55 MPH AND THE REAR OF VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE PU AND DOWN ABOUT TEN BOUNCES. IT HAPPENED AFTER GOING OVER AN UNEVEN SURFACE, BUT NOT A BUMP. IT WAS VERY ODD. I HAD SOME DISCOMFORT IN MY NECK AS A RESULT AND A GENERAL UNEASE OF WONDERING WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE SUSPENSION AS WELL AS A FEAR OF LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HASN'T HAPPENED AGAIN ALTHOUGH THE EXCESS IN BOUNCINESS AND THE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE RIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINUED AND GIVES ME NECK PAIN EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT AND I'VE ONLY OWNED IT FOR ONE WEEK. IN MY VIEW, EITHER MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE SUSPENSION IS FAULTY OR THERE IS A GENERAL ISSUE WITH DESIGN OF SUSPENSION. *TR

02/25/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Incident Date: 02/25/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

I STARTED MY VEHICLE IN THE MORNING USING THE REMOTE START FEATURE. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES, I ENTERED MY VEHICLE, BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT IT IN DRIVE. UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR HESITATED, THEN SURGED, HESITATED AGAIN AND THEN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I PUT MY HAZARD WARNING ON AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND LIMPED IT BACK INTO MY DRIVEWAY. I CALLED FOR TOW SERVICE AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME SEVERAL TIMES THAT THERE WERE NO LOGGED FAULTS IN THE ECM EVEN THOUGH I HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THIS OCCURRED. LATER HOWEVER, I LEARNED FROM THE ACTUAL MECHANIC, THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL CODES LOGGED AND THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN OUT TO UPDATE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE. THE TECH STATED HE COULD NOT DO THAT HOWEVER AS HIS TOOLING WOULD NOT SHOW THE BCM MODULE OR ALLOW HIM TO PROGRAM IT EVEN THOUGH THE DIRECTIONS STATED HIS VERSION OF TOOLING SOFTWARE SHOULD ALLOW IT. THEY CALLED FORD TECH SUPPORT AND RECEIVED NO ANSWERS. THEY SENT ME ON MY WAY WITH MY VEHICLE AND DID NOT DO ANYTHING WITH IT. I'M FEARFUL THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AND POSES A SAFETY RISK DUE TO LACK OF ACCELERATION AND STALLING. *TR

02/20/2013
Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/08/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J94DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WAY TO SECURE THE FUEL SYSTEM FROM VANDALISM BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT A LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE FUEL CAP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE FOR THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,787.

02/20/2013
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 02/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE THROTTLE ISSUES AND CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE THROTTLE RESPONSE ON THE VEHICLE WAS HORRIBLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL HESITATION. THE DEALER CLAIMED IT HAD TO WITH THE NEW 1.6 NO BOOST ENGINE AND THE DELAYED RESPONSE OF THE TURBO. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FIX FOR IT. ALSO, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE CLOCK WOULD RESET FOR NOT REASON AND THE PRESET RADIO STATIONS WOULD RANDOMLY GO BLANK. THE DEALER RE-LOADED THE SOFTWARE FOR THE DISPLAY TO FIX THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, A WEEK LATER THE RADIO WENT COMPLETELY DEAD FOR ONE DAY, BUT CAME BACK ON THE NEXT DAY. ALSO, THE GAS MILEAGE WAS NO WHERE NEAR WHERE FORD INDICATED IT SHOULD BE ( 23 MPG CITY, 26 MPG COMBO, 33 MPG HIGHWAY).

01/19/2013
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
Incident Date: 07/11/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMC U9H 99******
Summary

THE MYFORDTOUCH SYSTEM WITH NAVIGATION IS UNSAFE. DUE TO CONTINUOUS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE ERRORS, THE LARGE VIDEO SCREEN IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. PHONE DOES NOT SYNC FROM TIME TO TIME, NAVIGATION DOES NOT ACQUIRE GPS SIGNAL OR VEHICLE POSITION IS INCORRECT. MANY PROBLEMS WITH BLUETOOTH AND USB INTEGRATION, TOO MANY TO LIST HERE. WHEN GLITCHES OCCUR, THE SCREEN OFTEN GOES COMPLETELY BLANK, SHOWING NOTHING AT ALL. I HAVE HAD MY ESCAPE IN FOR SERVICE THREE TIMES FOR THESE PROBLEMS. MY SPOUSE COMPLAINS WHEN SHE RIDES IN THE CAR THAT I AM DISTRACTED BY CONTINUOUS ERRORS OF THE MFT DISPLAY. PROBLEMS WITH MFT SYSTEM HAVE ALSO BEEN NOTED BY CONSUMER REPORTS. I WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LEMON LAW TO CORRECT THIS UNSAFE SITUATION WITH MY VEHICLE. *TR

01/16/2013
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 01/01/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HOOD DAMAGE BY DEALERSHIP AND SEVERAL RECALLS. *SMD

01/13/2013
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 01/13/2013
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9H91DU******
Summary

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE DEDICATED DASH MOUNTED SWITCH FOR THE TRACTION CONTROL "OFF" FUNCTION. TO DISABLE TRACTION CONTROL IN LOW SPEED SITUATIONS REQUIRING MORE TRACTION NOW INVOLVES NAVIGATING THROUGH FOUR DASH MOUNTED INFORMATION SCREENS WHILE USING THE STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROL BUTTONS. A PROCESS THAT REQUIRES TAKING YOUR VIEW OFF THE ROAD FOR 5 SECONDS OR MORE AND IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. *TR

01/03/2013
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 12/21/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9G92DU******
Summary

STOPPED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION HIGHWAY AT TRAFFIC LIGHT,TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN FOR ME TO PROCEED MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL, SHIFT SELECTOR WAS IN DRIVE POSITION DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RAISED ENGINE RPM WITH NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN THE PARK POSITION THAN BACK INTO DRIVE STILL NO FORWARD MOVEMENT. I PUT THE VEHICLE BACK IN PARK TURNED IGNITION OFF,RESTARTED CAR MOVED SELECTOR BACK INTO DRIVE AND DROVE OFF ?? WENT TO MY FORD DEALER EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM ,THEY RAN CHECKS SCANNED CODES CAME UP NO CODE FAULTS. I WAS TOLD TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF THE PROBLEM COMES BACK. 786 MILES ON ODOMETER NO RE OCCURRENCE. VERY CONCERNING TO ME WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN AGAIN! GOING THRU THE ABOVE PROCEDURE LUCKY I WASN'T HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CAR OR TRUCK. *TR

01/02/2013
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/19/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX4DU******
Summary

UPON TAKING MY CAR IN FOR THE RECALL, I WAS NOTIFIED ON 12/19/2012 THAT THE OIL GASKET WAS LEAKING. TO DATE ( 1/2/13) SARAT FORD IN AGAWAM MA STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS OR ANY IDEA WHEN MY CAR WILL BE FIXED. IT HAS 3100 MILES ON IT AND I PURCHASED IT IN LATE SEPTEMBER 2012. *TR

12/21/2012
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/03/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX0DU******
Summary

FIRST DEALER ISSUES NOW SITTING IN LOT SINCE RECALL AND BEING TOLD THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE FIX FOR 1.6 YET-12-4 WAS TOLD BY REP AT FORD THAT I WOULD GET A BUY BACK. THEN TOLD NO ON 12-14. CAN'T REACH EITHER PERSON AT FORD. DEALER SAID ON 12-20 THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE FIX YET-PEOPLE SHOULD BE MADE HOLD AND BE ABLE TO GET FULL VALUE FOR TRADE IN FOR 2.0. FORD IS LOSING ANY CONFIDENCE I HAD IN THEM BECAUSE OF THE HANDLING OF THIS SITUATION. *TR

12/20/2012
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 12/01/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

RECALL NOTHING IS BEING DONE. *TR

12/17/2012
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 12/07/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

DURING THE LATEST RECALL FOR THE FORD ESCAPE 2013 WITH 1.6L ECOBOOST ENGINE, THE DEALER FOUND OTHER ISSUES OUTSIDE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THERE IS A FUEL BRIDGE ISSUE OR SOME KIND OF LEAK, IF FORD KNOWS ABOUT THESE ISSUES WHY WE DON'T HEAR ABOUT THEM ON THE RECALL, THEY ARE EAGER TO FIX THE ISSUE, SO IT LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THEY ARE HIDING OTHER ISSUES WITH THE ENGINE FIRES. DOES NHTSA KNOWS ABOUT THESE OTHER ISSUES? I AM PUSHING FOR FORD TO FIX MY CAR OR BUY IT BACK. IT LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THIS IS NOT A SIMPLE SOFTWARE FIX LIKE THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT IN THE MEDIA. I HOPE NHTSA IS PUSHING FORD TO COME CLEAN AND TELL THE FULL STORY, BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS HURT. ARE THEY JUST TRYING TO BUY TIME, NOT SURE WHY IS TAKING SO LONG FOR MY CAR TO GET FIX WHEN THEY ARE SAYING IS JUST HALF DAY FIX. THEN TODAY THEY SAID IS SOME LIKE AND THEY EVEN MENTION THE FUEL BRIDGE, WHAT IS THE TRUE STORY? *TR

12/14/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 11/30/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GX9DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SITUATION IS THAT WHEN I TRANSFER MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BESIDES LIGHTLY BRAKING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A SURGE IN ACCELERATION ... CAUSING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN THE DRIVER WOULD EXPECT THE VEHICLE TO BE BRAKING. THERE ARE 1 OR 2 PROBLEMS: 1) THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL [MORE SO FOR A MALE DRIVER WITH A WIDER FOOT THAN A FEMALE DRIVER]. 2) THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TOO MUCH MOVEMENT WHILE THE DRIVER IS TRYING TO BRAKE, IN THAT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES THE PEDAL TO AND PAST THE ACCELERATOR PETAL; IN THAT IF THE FOOT IS NOT EXACTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PUSHES DOWN AND CAUSES A POWER SURGE, WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO BE BRAKING. THE PROBLEM IS THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE PETAL HAS SUCH A LONG TRAVEL, THAT WHEN A PERSON'S FOOT IS NOT 100% ON THE BRAKE THAT THE FOOT ALSO PRESSES ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY, INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THIS IS MOST LIKELY TO HAPPEN WITH A MAN'S FOOT, BEING WIDER THAN A FEMALE'S FOOT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS; ALL OF WHICH CAUSED AN EXTREMELY TRAUMATIC SITUATION(S): 1) TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN TRAFFIC BACKS UP OR ANOTHER VEHICLE CHANGES INTO MY DRIVING LANE - IN EITHER CONDITION, WHERE FORCED TO BRAKE 'UNEXPECTEDLY', THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD. 2) WHEN BRAKING AT AN INTERSECTION, TAKING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE, INITIALLY THE CAR SLOWS DOWN, BUT WHEN THE BRAKE IS PRESSED TO STOP THE CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, I.E, A PEDESTRIAN IS CROSSING THE STREET IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY AND POSSIBLY INJURING THE PEDESTRIAN. *TR

12/13/2012
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date: 12/03/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0F78DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH DURING THE NIGHT, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AUTOMATICALLY HOWEVER, THE TAIL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE UNLESS ACTIVATED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22.

12/10/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/30/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX4DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RETURN CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 01/30/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A NEVER NOTICE SENT AND RECEIVED. 1/31/2013*JS

12/10/2012
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 11/30/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX3DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOTIFIED OF A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A CONCURRENT RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NEVER ADVISED OF THE RECALL BY THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT PER THE RECALL, THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT AND CAUSE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25.

12/03/2012
Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/28/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J95DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE SITUATION IS THAT WHEN I TRANSFER MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BESIDES LIGHTLY BRAKING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A SURGE IN ACCELERATION ... CAUSING UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN THE DRIVER WOULD EXPECT THE VEHICLE TO BE BRAKING. THERE ARE 1 OR 2 PROBLEMS: 1) THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL [MORE SO FOR A MALE DRIVER WITH A WIDER FOOT THAN A FEMALE DRIVER]. 2) THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TOO MUCH MOVEMENT WHILE THE DRIVER IS TRYING TO BRAKE, IN THAT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES THE PEDAL TO AND PAST THE ACCELERATOR PETAL; IN THAT IF THE FOOT IS NOT EXACTLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PUSHES DOWN AND CAUSES A POWER SURGE, WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING THE VEHICLE TO BE BRAKING. THE PROBLEM IS THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE PETAL HAS SUCH A LONG TRAVEL, THAT WHEN A PERSON'S FOOT IS NOT 100% ON THE BRAKE THAT THE FOOT ALSO PRESSES ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY, INSTEAD OF STOPPING. THIS IS MOST LIKELY TO HAPPEN WITH A MAN'S FOOT, BEING WIDER THAN A FEMALE'S FOOT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS; ALL OF WHICH CAUSED AN EXTREMELY TRAUMATIC SITUATION(S): 1) TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY, WHEN TRAFFIC BACKS UP OR ANOTHER VEHICLE CHANGES INTO MY DRIVING LANE - IN EITHER CONDITION, WHERE FORCED TO BRAKE 'UNEXPECTEDLY', THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD. 2) WHEN BRAKING AT AN INTERSECTION, TAKING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE, INITIALLY THE CAR SLOWS DOWN, BUT WHEN THE BRAKE IS PRESSED TO STOP THE CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY, I.E, A PEDESTRIAN IS CROSSING THE STREET IN AN INTERSECTION AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY AND POSSIBLY INJURING THE PEDESTRIAN. THE FORD DEALER SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIX A "DESIGN FLAW". *TR

12/03/2012
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Incident Date: 11/06/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX8DU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS IN THE REAR SEAT WHEN SHE BECAME TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DOORS WERE LOCKED HOWEVER, SHE WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. THE DRIVER HAD TO UNLOCK THE DOORS FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB IN ORDER FOR THE CONTACT TO EXIT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

11/26/2012
Components: POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
Incident Date: 11/20/2012
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX9DU******
Summary

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CAR WAS AT A STOP WHEN IT ACCELERATED SUDDENLY FOR A SHORT BURST. THE BRAKES DID NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN ONE SPOT AND SHE TAPPED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER CAUSE TWO MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE OTHER VEHICLE'S BUMPER. OUR INSURANCE COMPANY HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND IS IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE OTHER VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE ESCAPE DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY NOTICEABLE DAMAGE. THE ESCAPE IS HEADING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE LOOKED AT. THIS HAS ONLY OCCURRED ONCE THAT WE KNOW OF BUT I HAVE NOTICED ONCE THAT THE VEHICLE DID JUMP A BIT IN RPMS AND SPEED WHILE DRIVING IT AT A STEADY SPEED ON A FAIRLY FLAT ROAD. *TR

11/26/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 08/12/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE SYNC TECHNOLOGY MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSES HER TO TAKE HER EYES OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,233.

11/23/2012
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 10/11/2012
Crash: Yes
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0J90DU******
Summary

I WAS AT A RED LIGHT ON A FREEWAY EXIT. MY CRUISE CONTROL HAD BEEN SET TO 65 MPH, AND WHEN I ACCIDENTLY TAPPED THE RESUME LEVER, THE CAR ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. HITTING THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE CAR BEFORE IT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CRUISE CONTROL CANCEL/RESUME LEVER IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEFT PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL. IF YOUR STEERING WHEEL IS IN A LOW POSITION, AND YOU MOVE YOUR LEFT LEG, YOU CAN ACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL WITH YOUR THIGH CAUSING IMMEDIATE ACCELERATION. THIS HAPPENED TO ME AGAIN WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY ON A CURVY ROAD LAST WEEK. THIS COULD BE DISASTROUS IF IT OCCURS AT A CROSS WALK. LUCKILY I ONLY HIT A CAR, NOT A PEDESTRIAN, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. ELEVATING THE STEERING WHEEL REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF ACTIVATING CRUISE CONTROL. *TR

11/13/2012
Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Incident Date: 09/10/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9HX5DU******
Summary

THERE IS AN ACCELERATION LAG ON PARTIAL THROTTLE. THIS MAINLY OCCURS WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE OR WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A TURN. WHEN NO ACCELERATION IS FELT, THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED FURTHER AND, AFTER A DELAY, THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF LIKE A ROCKET. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE USING THE MANUAL SHIFT MODE, IT OPERATES WITHOUT AN ACCELERATION DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE AND STATED IT DRIVES LIKE ALL OF THE OTHER 1.6 LITER ESCAPE VEHICLES ON THEIR LOT. THE DELAY IN ACCELERATION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. A SIDE ISSUE IS WITH SYNC. THE CLOCK LOSES TIME, IT'S VERY SLOW TO RESPOND, IT ISN'T ALWAYS ABLE TO SYNC PHONES, UNDERSTAND VOICE COMMANDS, AND IT'S LOCKED UP...REQUIRING A MASTER RESET. THERE'S ALSO TOO MUCH ROAD NOISE TRANSMITTED TO THOSE ON THE OTHER END...CONSEQUENTLY, IT'S DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO HEAR THE CONVERSATION. *TR

11/06/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 09/04/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H9XDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MYTOUCH SYSTEM FAILED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW HER TO MAKE A CALL. IN ADDITION, THE MYTOUCH SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROPERLY RESPOND TO COMMANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR TESTING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MYTOUCH CHIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SOMEONE WOULD CALL THE CONTACT AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,083.

10/17/2012
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 10/17/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX1DU******
Summary

LAST WEEK I NOTICED WHEN I WAS IN PARK THAT I SPRAYED MY WIDOWS AND THE WIPERS DID NOT TURN ON. I HAD TO LIFT THE WIPERS AND SLAP THEM AGAINST THE WINDOW AND THEN GO BACK INTO THE CAR AND THEY WORKED FINE. THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FLUKE. TODAY DRIVING TO WORK I HAD ANOTHER ISSUE. WHEN I INITIALLY STARTED THE CAR THE WIPERS WORKED FINE TO CLEAN OFF THE RAIN DROPS AND I SHUT THEM OFF. WHEN I WAS ON FREEWAY I USED THE SPRITZER AND THE WIPERS DID NOT START. I MOVED THE SWITCH TO ALL SETTING AND STILL NOTHING HAPPENED. I SPRITZED THE WATER 2 MORE TIMES AND STILL NOTHING OTHER THAN I WAS BLINDED BY THE WATER ON THE WINDSHIELD. I HAD TO PULL ON THE SHOULDER AND GET OUT OF THE CAR AND LIFT THE WIPERS OFF THE WINDOW. WHEN I GOT BACK IN THE CAR THEY STARTED UP FINE AND AGAIN WORKED AS THEY SHOULD. THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS THIS MORNING. I CALLED SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD LOOK AT THEM. *TR

10/16/2012
Components: WHEELS
Incident Date: 10/14/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9GXXDU******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE CONTINENTAL CON TIP SMALL RO CONTACT, SIZE 235/15/R17. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD HYDRO PLANE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,500.

10/16/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Incident Date: 10/21/2011
Crash: No
Fire: Yes
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0HX0DU******
Summary

MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE, 1.6 LITER ENGINE, HAD 3 RECALLS, (TWO WERE ENGINE FIRE RELATED). ALL 3 RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALER, SALEM, VA. WE PICKED VEHICLE UP AFTER THIRD RECALL WORK HAD BEEN DONE ON 9/17/12. WE ASSUMED THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE CORRECTLY, AND THAT FORD'S "FIX" WORKED CORRECTLY. ON 9/21/12 WE WERE TRAVELING EAST AT 65 MPH IN THE RIGHT LANE ON I-64 NEAR CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. IT WAS ABOUT 1 PM IN THE AFTERNOON. THERE WAS A "POP" SOUND IN THE ENGINE AREA. INSTANTLY, THE ACCELERATOR HAD NO RESPONSE, THE HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, AND THEN ALL WARNING LIGHTS, GAUGES, & TACHOMETER ALL WENT DEAD. LUCKILY, WE WERE ADJACENT TO AN EXIT RAMP, AND WE COASTED TO A STOP ON RTE 20/53. IMMEDIATELY, WHITE STEAM CAME OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. KNOWING THE THIRD RECALL DEALT WITH THE "RISK OF ENGINE FIRES", WE GOT OUT, AND MOVED WELL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. WITHIN MINUTES, BROWN, OILY SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THEN FLAMES CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD, AT THE WINDSHIELD AND OUT THE SIDES OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEN THE CAR BURST INTO FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED. PICTURES WERE TAKEN OF THE VEHICLE ON FIRE, AND AFTER IT WAS OUT, WITH A CELL PHONE. AFTER THE FIRE WAS OUT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE FORD DEALER IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.. WE WERE TOLD THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAD RETAINED A FIRE INSPECTOR TO LOOK AT THE CAR, AND ASK ME QUESTIONS, WHICH HE DID. LATER THE INSPECTOR SAID THE INSURANCE COMPANY DID NOT REQUIRE A REPORT. WE FEEL WE ARE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! *TR

09/28/2012
Components: STRUCTURE
Incident Date: 09/28/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

I HAVE THE 2.0 SE WITH ROOF RAILS AND PANORAMIC SUNROOF. THERE IS A WATER LEAK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLINER RIGHT NEAR THE A-PILLAR. I PULLED BACK THE HEADLINER AND WATER IS DRIPPING FROM AN AREA ADJACENT TO A NYLON FASTENER. THE CAR IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS HIGHER THAN THE REAR, SO THE SUNROOF CANNOT BE THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. *TR

09/25/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/20/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

CROSS TRAFFIC WARNING SYSTEM IS OVERLY SENSITIVE AND PROVIDES FALSE WARNINGS. THIS CREATES A DISTRACTION FROM DRIVING. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE THE CROSS TRAFFIC WARNING SYSTEM WILL ALARM WHEN VEHICLES ARE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET AWAY OR WHEN TRAFFIC IS PASSING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD (I.E. WHEN PARALLEL PARKING). THE SYSTEM HAS ALSO ALARMED WHEN NO VEHICULAR OR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC IS PRESENT. IT IS UNPREDICTABLE. THE ALARM IS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVING TASK AT HAND. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN IN REVERSE, THE DRIVER SHOULD BE LOOKING BEHIND THE VEHICLE, NOT AT THE DASHBOARD WHERE AN ALARM MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED. SILENCING THE ALARM REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO FIND A SMALL "OK" BUTTON OR SCROLL THROUGH SEVERAL MENUS THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE SPEEDOMETER. THE ALARM HAS ALSO ACTIVATED AS THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT PASSES 'REVERSE' WHILE BEING PUT IN 'DRIVE'. THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS CAN BE DISTRACTING AND THAT A REPAIR FOR THIS DOES NOT EXIST. *TR

09/25/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 07/25/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

NUMEROUS FAULTS WITH RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM PART OF MYFORDTOUCH SYSTEM. THE RADIO WILL COME ON BY ITSELF AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. THIS USUALLY OCCURS WHEN A CELL PHONE IS IN USE AND CONNECTS OR DISCONNECTS VIA BLUETOOTH WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED OR TURNED OFF. WHEN THIS FAULT OCCURS THE RADIO WILL NOT ALLOW DIFFERENT STATIONS TO BE SELECTED. THE RADIO WILL NOT TURN OFF EVEN AFTER THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND THE DOORS ARE OPENED. THE POWER BUTTON FOR THE RADIO WILL NOT FUNCTION TO SHUT OFF THE RADIO AT THESE TIMES. THE RADIO WILL REMAIN ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND THE ALARM IS TURNED ON. THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM EXISTS WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES AND HAS STATED THAT A REPAIR DOES NOT EXIST. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM IS SLOW TO RESPOND AND AT TIMES CANNOT PROPERLY LOCATE THE VEHICLE. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ALSO HAS FAULTED BY NOT ALLOWING MANUAL ENTRY OF ADDRESSES OR SELECTION OF SAVED DESTINATIONS. THE DEALER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A REPAIR FOR THIS DOES NOT EXIST OTHER THAN TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TERMINALS FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. *TR

09/25/2012
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 07/25/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0H93DU******
Summary

THE RAIN SENSOR DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY WHEN THE WIPERS ARE USED IN THE 'INTERMITTENT' SETTING. THE OPERATION OF THE WIPERS WHEN USING THE INTERMITTENT FEATURE ARE VERY UNPREDICTABLE, REGARDLESS OF THE DELAY SETTING USED. THE WIPERS WILL OFTEN NOT ACTIVATE ALLOWING RAIN TO ACCUMULATE ON THE WINDSHIELD TO THE POINT OF IMPAIRING VISIBILITY DRASTICALLY. AT OTHER TIMES THE WIPERS WILL ACTIVATE WHEN RAIN WATER IS NOT COLLECTING ON THE WINDSHIELD, SUCH AS WHEN STOPPED UNDER A HIGHWAY OVERPASS. *TR

08/20/2012
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Incident Date: 08/01/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR FUEL LINE PROBLEMS WITH FORD VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOT PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE FOR THE SIX DAYS THE DEALER HAD HIS VEHICLE. RECALL # 12V336000.

08/16/2012
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,TIRES,WHEELS
Incident Date: 08/15/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO GO ON FOR A FLAT TIRE. LIGHT WENT ON WHEN TIRE WAS REMOVED. AFTER TEMPORARY TIRE WAS PUT ON 3 DIFFERENT LIGHTS KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVEN. *TR

07/19/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/19/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

2013 FORD ESCAPE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NO. 12V319000. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I CANNOT DRIVE THE CAR SAFELY WITHOUT REMOVING MY RIGHT SHOE. THE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. I REALLY DON'T SEE HOW STREAMING THE CARPET TO THE LEFT OF THE GAS PEDAL IS GOING TO MAKE ANY DIFFERENCES. I HAVE TO KIDDY-CORNER MY FOOT OVER TO THE GAS PEDAL AS IT IS NOW. *TR

07/16/2012
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 06/15/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE PEDALS WERE TOO CLOSE IN PROXIMITY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED TO THE DEALER WHEN HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THAT HE FELT THE PEDALS WERE TOO CLOSE BUT WAS ADVISED THAT IT WAS HOW THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

07/11/2012
Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/10/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU9J90DU******
Summary

THE GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BRAKE. WHEN I WEAR BIG SHOES, THE BACK LEFT SIDE EDGE OF MY SHOE CATCHES THE BACK SIDE OF THE BRAKE WHEN I LIFT IT OFF THE GAS. SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED. *TR

07/07/2012
Components: SERVICE BRAKES
Incident Date: 07/07/2012
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: 1FMCU0GX5DU******
Summary

THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE VERY, VERY CLOSE - DANGEROUSLY CLOSE. THE VEHICLES NEED TO BE RECALLED TO HAVE THIS DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE FLAW CORRECTED. OTHERWISE, THERE WILL BE MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS DESIGN/PLACEMENT FLAW. *TR

16 Recalls

for 2013 FORD ESCAPE
06/07/2012
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V319000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER’S FOOT CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRANSFERRING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Campaign Number: 12V319000
Manufacture: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2012. DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED CARPET PADDING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL MAY BE PUSHED OUTBOARD OF THE INTENDED POSITION, REDUCING CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO THE PEDAL PACKAGE.

Notes

FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12S34. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

18/07/2012
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V336000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
Campaign Number: 12V336000
Manufacture: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.

Notes

This is Ford recall number 12S35. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

04/09/2012
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V431000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Campaign Number: 12V431000
Manufacture: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 12S39. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

03/12/2012
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicle’s hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Campaign Number: 12V551000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary

This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 12S41. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

07/03/2013
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V085000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
Campaign Number: 13V085000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Summary

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.

Notes

Ford's recall campaign number is 13S02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

25/11/2013
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V583000
ENGINE
Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Campaign Number: 13V583000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: ENGINE
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.

Notes

For some of the vehicles included in this campaign, this recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-551. All covered vehicles, regardless of being inspected and repaired under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

25/11/2013
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V584000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Campaign Number: 13V584000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.

Notes

This recall is in addition to NHTSA recall 12V-336. All covered vehicles, regardless of being remedied under the earlier recall, require an inspection and a remedy for this campaign. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

02/04/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V164000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Campaign Number: 14V164000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

07/05/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V237000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Campaign Number: 14V237000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

07/05/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V239000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Campaign Number: 14V239000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

11/08/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V495000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign Number: 14V495000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

26/09/2014
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000
AIR BAGS
The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Campaign Number: 14V597000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

02/12/2015
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V813000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign Number: 15V813000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

06/09/2016
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Campaign Number: 16V643000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

16/07/2018
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Campaign Number: 18V471000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

08/06/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Campaign Number: 20V331000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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