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2013 Ford Escape Seats Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
0%of 2,753 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Ford Escape, 0% of the 2,753 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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,”

NHTSA complaint #10938523, filed 2016-12, 42,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10641542, filed 2014-10, 35,600 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11306608, filed 2020-02, 69,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10552580, filed 2013-11, 6,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10620850, filed 2014-08

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
202242%
202091%
201920%
201810%
201740%
201620%
201561%
2014100%
201370%
201251%
201160%
201080%
200910%
200840%
200710%
200641%
2005101%
200420%
200230%
200151%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Escape

Engine
1,266 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
401 complaints
Electrical system
339 complaints
Other or unknown
303 complaints
Steering
303 complaints
Fuel system
287 complaints
Engine cooling
175 complaints
Vehicle speed control
92 complaints
Body and structure
87 complaints
Brakes
72 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
65 complaints
Air bags
54 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Escape

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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