2013 Ford Escape Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 175about this part
- Share
- 6%of 2,753 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 175 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Ford Escape, 6% of the 2,753 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11320573, filed 2020-04, 57,022 miles“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?”
NHTSA complaint #10551574, filed 2013-11, 23,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10627648, filed 2014-08, 30,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643963, filed 2014-10, 17,728 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10944349, filed 2017-01, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V551000Dec 3, 2012This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through…Covers: Ford Escape 2013, Fusion 2013
- 12V431000Sep 4, 2012Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder…Covers: Ford Escape 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10180428Sep 25, 2020Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket…
- 10165707Sep 23, 2019Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a lack of cooling caused by the A/C inlet line breaking at the compressor. This may be due to the…
- 10152473Nov 14, 2018For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be…
- 10138516Jan 8, 2018Some 2013-2018 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with 2.5L or 1.5L/2.0L/3.0L Ecoboost engine, 2015-2018 MKC/Edge/Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.0L/2.3L/2.7L EcoBoost engine…
- 10127421Nov 23, 2017Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may require the replacement of the A/C suction line. When replacing the suction line, verify that all of the…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10055312Mar 1, 2014Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a…
- 10053344May 30, 2013Ford: some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0016, p0015 and/or p0017 regarding variable camshaft timing (vct) oil control solenoids and pcv hose, with…
- 10205017Feb 13, 2013106L GTDI - service fengine soon light - DTC P26B7 - Built on or before 02/13/2013
- 10052037Jan 8, 2013Ford: on left hand side of intake manifold, a plug is missing, causing gasoline turbo direction injection (gtdi) to exhibit a fast idle or a rolling. Models 2013 fusion, escape.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 15% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 1% |
| 2019 | 94 | 16% |
| 2018 | 345 | 19% |
| 2017 | 509 | 19% |
| 2016 | 57 | 5% |
| 2015 | 44 | 4% |
| 2014 | 187 | 9% |
| 2013 | 175 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 17 | 1% |
| 2010 | 35 | 2% |
| 2009 | 37 | 2% |
| 2008 | 38 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 21 | 5% |
| 2005 | 90 | 6% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 47 | 8% |
| 2002 | 294 | 29% |
| 2001 | 282 | 28% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Escape
1,266 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
401 complaintsElectrical system
339 complaintsOther or unknown
303 complaintsSteering
303 complaintsFuel system
287 complaintsVehicle speed control
92 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaintsBrakes
72 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
65 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsSeat belts
43 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology