2013 Ford Escape Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,753 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Ford Escape, 2% of the 2,753 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10919824, filed 2016-10, 28,675 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10872203, filed 2016-06, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon start of his vehicle, the rear driver’s side door failed to lock securely. The contact also stated that the transmission shifter cable had failed to move out of park as the transmission in neutral warning message appeared on the instrument panel. Upon release of the brake pedal, the vehicle began to roll forward while the vehicle was in park(P). …”
NHTSA complaint #11471192, filed 2022-06, 160,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11256826, filed 2019-09, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear liftgate door erroneously became unlatched and opened. The contact later discovered that the rear liftgate locking mechanism was faulty and the liftgate door would not remain closed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 119,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11606541, filed 2024-08, 119,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Ford 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…Covers: Ford Escape 2013–2015, Fiesta 2011–2014, Focus 2012–2015 +6 more
- 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Ford 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…Covers: Ford Escape 2013–2015, Focus 2012–2015, C-MAX 2013–2015 +3 more
- 13V085000Mar 7, 2013Ford 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…Covers: Ford Escape 2013, Focus 2013, C-MAX Hybrid 2013
Related service bulletins
- 10144219Jul 26, 2018If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become…
- 10056234Apr 23, 2014Ford: the front door (left or right) fails to operate due to an intermittent ia smart unlock function. Model 2012-2014 focus, c-max, escape.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 54 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 29 | 3% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 65 | 2% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 20 | 2% |
| 2001 | 30 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
175 complaintsVehicle speed control
92 complaintsBody and structure
87 complaintsBrakes
72 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 30, 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