2013 FORD ESCAPE Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle in the winter, the coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the coolant sensor needed to be replaced. The coolant sensor was replaced; however, the warning light remained illuminated. The contact related the failure NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the model year was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two different occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the current failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Mileage: 85,000

The contact owns 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 - 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as indented. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced once; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:13V583000 (ENGINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 167,294.

Mileage: 167,294

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine was overheating with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local Firestone Service Center who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir hose was faulty and needed to be replaced. The reservoir hose was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the warning light indicating that the Engine was Overheating was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the engine had overheated. The contact filled the coolant reservoir with coolant. The contact stated that the warning light became illuminated again the following morning while driving approximately 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who tested the vehicle and confirmed that the vehicle failed the block test, indicating there was a coolant leak into the engine. The contact stated that the coolant pump was replaced, and the mechanic performed an oil change. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the messages "Engine Coolant Low" and "High Temperature Pull Over Safely" were displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact added water to the coolant reservoir. The contact stated that water leaked from the reservoir after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Engine Power Reduce - Lower Engine Temperature" message was displayed. The contact was continuously adding coolant to the coolant reservoir, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no coolant leaks were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to a safe place. The contact shifted to neutral(N), turned off, and restarted the vehicle, and the contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the engine on cold starts intermittently. The contact, who was an industrial technician, used a code reader to scan the vehicle and retrieved DTC: P1299 and P0304. Additionally, the contact inspected the vehicle and determined that there was coolant intrusion in cylinder #4. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure had occurred due to an engine short block factory defect. The dealer recommended that the short block be replaced; however, the dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Mileage: 170,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact discovered fluid leaking on the ground. Additionally, the engine overheated while driving, resulting in a burning odor. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The "Coolant Low" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the turbo was leaking coolant and engine oil, and the head gasket was leaking engine oil. The mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who determined that the turbo was again leaking coolant and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Mileage: 145,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the turbocharger. The contact stated that the hose had detached, and the coolant had leaked out. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact about a recall and referred the contact to the local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a claim, and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after adding coolant to the coolant reservoir, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle and raising the hood, the engine was very hot. The contact stated that the coolant level was not checked. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine coolant temperature warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was no coolant leak found. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Mileage: 105,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine temperature gauge went to HOT, the vehicle decelerated, and the engine went into LIMP Mode. The engine overheated warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced, and coolant was added. The coolant level was low immediately. The failure persisted and the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinders #2 and #3. The contact was informed that the long block assembly and manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.

Mileage: 146,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 75 MPH, there was an abnormal coolant odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that her husband was adding coolant to the coolant reservoir weekly. The low coolant message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the freeze plug had failed, and that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Mileage: 151,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started to overheat with the temperature gauge indicating that the engine was hot(H). The contact stated that the engine shut off with the "Engine Temperature High, Stop Safely" message was displayed. The contact later discovered that upon inspection of the vehicle, that coolant was leaking from the valve cover. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); which the contact related to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact called the manufacturer who informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Mileage: 128,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the temperature gauge suddenly indicated that the engine was hot(H), before the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle eventually shut off in the middle of the highway, and the contact was forced to manually push the vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the residence where it remained. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided an estimate for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was consuming an abnormal amount of coolant. Additionally, the contact stated there was an abnormal burning odor coming from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed previously for an engine coolant leak. The vehicle was left parked at a gas station where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the coolant reservoir was low. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unidentified recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Mileage: 79,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant level warning light illuminated. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and refilling the coolant reservoir, the coolant leaked onto the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The heater hose was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. In addition, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The coolant reservoir was refilled and leaked out unto the ground. The contact stated that the message “Vehicle in Protection Mode” was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Mileage: 113,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was coolant leaking on the driveway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Mileage: 104,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon inspection, the contact became aware that the coolant level was being consumed very quickly. In addition, the contact became aware of an unusual burning odor and saw white smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant had leaked into the engine and that the long block needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was overheating. The temperature gauge increased to high(H). The engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

Mileage: 88,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and the engine overheated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the enjoy had overheated and the plastic cooling line was leaking. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Mileage: 93,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the message "Low Engine Coolant" was displayed, and the vehicle started driving rough. The vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was later taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that coolant had leaked into the cylinders and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 96,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the Emission failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle lost motive power and then stalled. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal continuously to regain normal acceleration. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture on the canister purge valve resulting in the fuel failing to power the engine correctly. The contact was informed that the canister purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report a failure. The failure mileage was 108,206.

Mileage: 108,206

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the engine was extremely hot; however, the engine did not overheat. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact's brother, who is an independent mechanic, performed diagnostic test and retrieved DTC code: P26B7. The contact stated that the code indicated that the failure was due to an engine coolant bypass valve failure. The contact was informed that the engine coolant bypass valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,900.

Mileage: 148,900

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle sputtered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion and engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

Mileage: 189,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine started overheating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the engine. The mechanics determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Mileage: 63,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine misfired while the vehicle was being driven on a hill. In addition, the check engine and low coolant warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with coolant leak into the cylinder. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, white smoke was coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that coolant was leaking into the engine compartment and evaporating, causing the white smoke. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The contact related the failure with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a low coolant service engine soon message was displayed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that there was a leak coming from a hose. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and repaired again. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a message stating: “Excessive Engine Temperature – Turn off Engine; and Park Safely”. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic found coolant fluid on top of the engine and cooling system hoses leaking. The independent mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant reservoir had failed, and an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Mileage: 145,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot and driving into traffic, the vehicle started overheating and failed to exceed 3 MPH. The contact activated the hazard lights and drove back into the parking lot. The contact parked the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to cool down after 30 minutes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer it was purchased from, and the coolant temperature sensor and other unknown sensors were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where unknown hoses were replaced and other unknown repairs were performed; however, the failure recurred upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the coolant temperature sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted in a parking lot. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to cool down after 3 hours and was parked overnight in a business parking lot. The contact returned the next day; however, the failure recurred while starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained parked in the business parking lot for another night and was towed to the residence on the third day. The local dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated with the "Engine Overheating" message displayed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the radiator, valves, gasket, cylinder head, thermostat, and several other unknown parts were replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred repeatedly. The vehicle was towed to a different dealer where the vehicle was several other unknown repairs were performed. The contact stated that the failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken back to the first dealer where several more unknown repairs were performed. The contact stated that the failure recurred, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 93,652.

Mileage: 93,652

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, there was steam coming from under the hood. The contact stated that the Low Coolant warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and checked under the hood. The vehicle was driven to a nearby independent mechanic where the contact was informed that coolant needed to be added to the reservoir. The coolant was added by the independent mechanic and the contact continued driving; however, approximately a week later, the message was displayed again. Due to the independent mechanic's diagnosis prior, the contact added coolant to the reservoir. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer confirmed that the recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) was performed for the previous owner of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Mileage: 125,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the message "Add Coolant" had been displayed and the vehicle began to hesitate and sputter. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the standpipe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The standpipe was replaced but the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated when he started the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was idling roughly, and clouds of white smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that once the vehicle had warmed up, the smoke would stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that additionally, he would lose forward momentum and he saw that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he checked the vehicle and became aware that the coolant reservoir was consistently low and needed to be refilled. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 19-2100 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Mileage: 160,000

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Coolant system is experiencing major leak at the coolant stand pipe. Also vehicle is reading a protection code and vehicle appears to be overheating but it's not. Coolant leak is seeping onto the belts and hoses that were also replaced. Engine seals have also leaked and have been recently replaced several times. Vehicle is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Safety recall 13S12 with a risk of localized overheating of the engine cylinder head that may lead to oil leaks and fires was not completed per the procedure provided by FORD motor company. The dealership that was responsible for completing the recall located at 488 U.S 1 Highway in Vero Beach Florida in 2019 is no longer operating. Several components of the 64 page recall were not completed as verified by a copy of the work order I have in my possession. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, my ford service advisor in Thomasville, GA has verified that this recall was not done properly and that my car falls under the manufacturer year that was negatively effected by this common problem with all cars produced within the same specific time frame by the manufacturer (FORD). The loss of coolant and potential overheating of the engine is a major common issue with this vehicle make/year/model. 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? Yes, check engine light is currently on and a protection code for the engine overheating has displayed on dash board for several months however my service advisor has advised me to contact ford motor company. Ford has told me to file a complaint with your division. Battery also drains repeatedly.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was parked at the residence where coolant was added to the vehicle. On another occasion while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,924.

Mileage: 98,924

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Coolant Low message was displayed, and the vehicle then lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact added coolant and was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact added additional coolant, but within a week half of the coolant had leaked out. The engine was hot, and a message to “Pull Over” was displayed. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to locate the leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed about a recall however, the contact declined the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 89,621. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 89,621

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH the messages "Engine overheating" and "Coolant level low" were displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated from 40 MPH to 5 MPH. The contact had coasted to the side of the roadway and waited for approximately an hour for the engine temperature to cool down before continuing to drive. The failure had occurred 3 times. The contact stated that during one failure, in addition to waiting, the coolant level was refilled above the suggested fill line and the vehicle regained proper function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that coolant was leaking into the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact was referred to the dealer. The dealer was contacted and it was confirmed the VIN was not included in the recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

Cars is losing antifreeze with no visible leaks in engine compartment or under vehicle. Strong smell emitted around vehicle when driven.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated after starting the vehicle, he noticed that coolant was leaking significantly onto the ground. The contact stated that he added coolant to the vehicle and drove to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder head plug was fractured. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the NHTSA was responsible for the VIN selection. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Mileage: 140,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the engine was running rough. Additionally, the contact stated that she was continually refilling the coolant reservoir due to an excessive coolant consumption. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with an internal coolant leak. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be taken apart for a full diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

Mileage: 144,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the "Coolant Level Low," message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and it was discovered that there was a hairline crack in the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that there was blueish-colored smoke coming from the vehicle upon a cold engine start. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Mileage: 95,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the engine was misfiring, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he drove to the residence. The contact stated that he used an OBD reader and retrieved DTC code: P0304 (Cylinder #4 Misfire). The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,618.

Mileage: 144,618

Water Pump is leaking which could cause a fire in the engine bay. This vehicle has a known history of this and my VIN search shows 0 unrepaired recall issues, but it still exists. Problem was inspected by and verified by my mechanic of 35 years.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle overheated. Additionally, a message indicating a low coolant level was displayed, and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the coolant temperature sensor housing was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where the coolant temperature sensor housing and coolant hoses were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion in the oil reservoir. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the recall repair was performed in 2014. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Mileage: 67,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside the residence, and she noticed that coolant was leaking onto the ground. The contact stated that she added coolant to the vehicle, but the coolant continuously leaked onto ground. The contact started driving the vehicle however, the vehicle started overheating and a message advising to pull over was displayed. The contact reversed to the front of the residence and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the vehicle overheated and shut off. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer several times, and the dealer diagnosed that coolant was leaking from the coolant hose, and the engine coolant temperature sensor housing was cracked. The dealer repaired the vehicle twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the coolant hoses were repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 47,841.

Mileage: 47,841

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing abnormal coolant consumption. The contact stated that she placed a cardboard underneath the vehicle to check for coolant leaks; however, there was no leak. Additionally, the contact stated that she had noticed that there was oil intrusion into the coolant reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. Additionally, the contact observed condensation under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions where it was diagnosed that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired over 20 times, but the failures persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Mileage: 67,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact added coolant, but the coolant continued leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic could not find a coolant leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Mileage: 113,000

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed then the vehicle overheated. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that his granddaughter stopped the vehicle and then turned off and parked the vehicle to allow the engine to cool down. The contact's granddaughter was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine short block had cracked, and coolant had leaked into the combustion chamber and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally before stalling. The contact waited for a while before restarting the vehicle; however, while driving, the failure recurred with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that coolant was leaking into cylinder #3 due to a fractured gasket, causing the engine to fail. The vehicle had since become inoperable. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,724.

Mileage: 126,724

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the low coolant warning light was displayed on the instrument panel with heavy white smoke coming from the tailpipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that coolant had leaked into cylinder #3, causing engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was given a case number and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

Mileage: 106,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local automotive service center who diagnosed that the coolant reservoir and engine belts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to contact the local service center for repairs to be performed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Mileage: 165,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and rumbling. The engine coolant message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coolant standpipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Mileage: 138,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Engine Overheated" displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where an engine sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the engine head had cracked and coolant had leaked into the engine cylinders. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the engine temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that there was coolant mixing with the engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure had become more frequent over the past two years. The contact stated that during the failure the check engine and low coolant warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined there was a crack in the engine block. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 97,612.

Mileage: 97,612

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed the local mechanic how diagnosed that a engine coolant leak had occurred which caused severe damage to the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120.000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to another dealer for a second opinion. The vehicle was towed to Asheboro Ford, Inc. (1602 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203) who provided the same result. Additionally, the second dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 76,236.

Mileage: 76,236

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that coolant was leaking into engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Mileage: 108,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the housing unit and the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, but the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact towed the vehicle back to the independent mechanic and was informed that the coolant sensor and the regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 12V310000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact stated that two days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that coolant was leaking into the cylinder block causing a blown head gasket. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided the contact with a case number and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Mileage: 86,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, a message that the engine was overheating and would soon shut down was displayed. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and checked under the hood and noticed that the coolant level was low. The contact added coolant, and the vehicle operated normally. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine). The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Mileage: 123,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized Ford dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,055.

Mileage: 100,055

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant low warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she refilled the coolant reservoir; however, the coolant low and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the Auto Zone and was diagnosed with a cylinder misfire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed to seal properly letting coolant into the combustion chamber causing misfire to the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Mileage: 139,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle for routine maintenance, she was informed by the technician that the coolant overflow bottle was low. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed that the VIN was previously included in an unknown coolant leak recall and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. The vehicle did not receive a second repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Mileage: 94,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after the dealer had completed an unknown recall on the vehicle, a message indicating that the engine was overheating was displayed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, where an unknown repair was completed; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the message "Low Coolant" was displayed. The contact stated that she had been adding coolant to the vehicle every month. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times, and unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure reoccurred. The dealer diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the water pump, several coolant system hoses and clamps were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic diagnosed that there was a coolant leak, but the source of the leak was not determined. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring increasingly, and she had been adding coolant to the vehicle every week. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Mileage: 15,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on various occasions, she noticed that the coolant level was low but had not seen a fluid leak. The contact then stated that after starting the vehicle, the message that the engine was overheating was displayed and the temperature gauge rose rapidly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak, and the coolant was refilled. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for further diagnostic tests and repair. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Mileage: 86,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started overheating. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was experiencing similar failure as listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was contacted, and the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. There was no additional assistance provided. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Mileage: 175,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she noticed an excessive amount of fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle had consumed approximately a gallon of coolant within a week. Additionally, the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact the coolant needed to be flushed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Mileage: 119,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in the morning, there was a large puddle of coolant accumulated underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the leak had become constant, and she had to always keep a gallon of coolant in her vehicle. The contact stated that the "engine coolant low" warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was not able to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the engine coolant failure might be related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Mileage: 119,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the message to add coolant started flashing consistently causing the contact to add coolant to the vehicle more than usual. The contact stated that while the vehicle was running, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. There was no fire and the smoke dispersed independently. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, she noticed that coolant had leaked on the ground and that the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that upon inspection, she noticed that the coolant reservoir was empty and needed to be refilled every week. The vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant leaked out of the engine and a protective cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,771.

Mileage: 126,771

11507580 – Consumer attempted to use the website to file the complaint. Attempt was not successful. The consumers computer battery was depleted. The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, there was a "Stop - Service Engine Immediately” message flashing on and off. The contact stated that she was able to add some water from a water bottle to the coolant reservoir and the engine temperature lowered and the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure and occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the heater control valves needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking from the coolant lines and caused the stalling. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

The contact's mother owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while his mother driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that his mother also noticed that the heater had stopped blowing hot air through the vents. The contact stated that his mother drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic determined that coolant had intruded into the engine block and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer stated that it was a known failure for similar vehicles. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine overheating warning light illuminated. The contact checked the coolant level, and the coolant reservoir was full. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the temperature gauge began to rise rapidly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after he parked the vehicle, he noticed coolant leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination and added coolant to the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

Mileage: 169,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and the overheat fault message was displayed. Additionally, an abnormal antifreeze odor was detected while driving, and the contact had to keep adding antifreeze occasionally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the cylinder head cup plug was leaking antifreeze. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 58,900.

Mileage: 58,900

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that coolant was leaking into the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Mileage: 72,000

The contact called on behalf of his son who owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the engine was constantly overheating, with the coolant and engine oil level constantly low. The coolant level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was it was diagnosed that the engine block was cracked, and that coolant and oil was leaking into the engine block. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

My car stopped moving at full power while driving due to the engine overheating. My engine coolant warning came on that it was low. This has happened several times since I have owned this car. I have been given many different reasons for my engine coolant dropping over the years when I take it for service including the following: 1. Turbo line 2. Turbo unit 3. O-ring 4. couldn't find the leak, likely the cap was loose... This time when I brought it in they say it is an internal engine leak. Over the years, I have smelled burning and as I look into other recalls, it appears I have the same issue that was addressed with recall 13S12-S2. This incident started in 2015, happened twice in 2018, 2020 and the last incident and most severe happened 1/

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the engine temperature gauge suddenly indicated the engine had overheated and an audible alarm was activated. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant control sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the sensors were replaced three times however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Mileage: 79,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that she smelled antifreeze upon entering her vehicle. The contact opened the hood and discovered that the coolant level was low. The contact added coolant and resumed normal driving. The contact then stated that while driving at slow speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact opened the hood and saw that the coolant reservoir was nearly empty. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who discovered that the engine coolant bypass valve was defective. The mechanic then informed her that the part was under warranty and referred her to the dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted, and both informed her that the vehicle was not under warranty or recall for the defect. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Mileage: 76,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The coolant detector would not accurately detect the coolant level. The coolant reservoir needed to be refilled weekly. The ABS warning system would chime and illuminate whenever the vehicle was started, and the vehicle would fail to move. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle several times, the ABS warning light turned off and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping out of the park(P) into drive(D). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the wheel hub bearing needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the wheel hub bearings were replaced four times and the front axles were replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Mileage: 40,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated and stalled. The message "Warning. Pull Over" was displayed. The contact stated that she waited 10-30 minutes for the vehicle to cool down. The vehicle was then restarted and operated as needed. However, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed several times due to the failure to restart. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where an unknown valve and the coolant flange housing were replaced, and other unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Mileage: 40,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the low coolant service soon warning light illuminated, followed by a message stating that the engine was overheating before the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over and waited for the vehicle to cool down and then was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the coolant level sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall for the failure. The contact was advised to file complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 138,300.

Mileage: 138,300

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the low coolant level message was displayed, and the vehicle experienced rough operation before stalling. After adding coolant to the reservoir, the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Mileage: 99,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature sensor indicator and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the engine failed to engage. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant had leaked into the engine over time and caused a blown head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Mileage: 78,000

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter was heading out to start the vehicle, there was a leak coming from underneath the engine compartment. The contact also stated that her daughter needed to refill the antifreeze very frequently. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant hose and another unknown component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Mileage: 135,000

The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the while his mother-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed the temperature gauge increased and she pulled over and called for assistance. The son-in-law inspected the engine and discovered an antifreeze coolant leak. The contact stated that he placed cardboard under the vehicle and found that the back side of the engine block was leaking. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was related to a recall. The contact stated that he called the manufacturer who stated a case was opened and he was informed to call the NHTSA Hotline to be added to the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in an unknown Ford coolant recall. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Mileage: 102,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for an unstated recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The transmission warning light was flashing. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.

Mileage: 149,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was an abnormal carbon monoxide odor detected. The contacted stated she felt weak and sleepy. On another occasion, the contact had to pull over on the side of the road due to the carbon monoxide odor inside the vehicle. The contact sought medical attention and was informed that she had 8 level of carbon monoxide in her blood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic confirmed that carbon monoxide was leaking into the vehicle and that there was also an oil leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that he noticed a leakage on the ground underneath the engine. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined; however, the radiator, radiator hose, and coolant reservoir was replaced; however, the leak was still coming from the engine. The contact refenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle then started losing motive power and would not accelerate properly. Additionally, the vehicle experienced bucking, and hard shifting, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle stalled after coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, and the dealer replaced several unknown sensors; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module (ECM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Mileage: 81,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle would not properly accelerate and experienced jerking before eventually stalling. upon inspection, it was discovered that the coolant had leaked from the vehicle. The contact replaced the coolant temperature sensor and the coolant tank and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the engine water pump. Eventually, the failures reoccurred and the local dealer advised that the coolant lines were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 178,000.

Mileage: 178,000

August 8,2022 my 2013 Ford Escape displayed my engine temperature was high temperature & to stop safely. Had the truck towed & the dealer stated it codes were coolant hose C value, coolant hose & sensors. They fixed it all it drove good for 2days & the same thing happen again saying the engine was over heating but it wasn’t. It had coolant in it & was not leaking anywhere. Did another diagnosis it still saying the same thing. Problem not fixed

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions, the engine coolant was low. The contact would have to continuously put coolant in the engine. The engine coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant plug needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 161,825.

Mileage: 161,825

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, a low coolant warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and checked the coolant reservoir which indicated that the coolant was low. The contact attempted to resume normal driving; however, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was hot as the vehicle began to stall. An engine warning message appeared on the instrument panel as the contact pulled over. The contact walked to the nearest store to purchase coolant and replenished the reservoir; however, the stalling continued as the check engine warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact was able to reach his destination despite the many engine stalls and vehicle restarts. The contact continued driving the vehicle; however, he noticed that coolant had started to leak from the engine. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which he linked to the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Mileage: 128,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and low coolant warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed a pressure test; however, no leak was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,300.

Mileage: 115,300

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the low coolant level message was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road and noticed that the antifreeze was leaking from the radiator onto the ground. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and saw smoke. The contact then opened the hood and noticed that there was no antifreeze in the coolant reservoir. The contact contacted an independent mechanic who advised her to refill the coolant reservoir with water and to then take the vehicle to his location since she was 5 minutes away. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the heater hose assembly, the coolant return, and the vent tube assembly needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced. Additionally, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel line hose directly connected to the ignition system was spraying out fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V584000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) due to the vehicle manufacture date. The failure mileage was approximately 121,805.

Mileage: 121,805

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH uphill the vehicle started overheating and fluid started leaking onto the exhaust manifold. The contact stated that the coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Mileage: 79,000

There is something that has been making my coolant go low in my vehicle I took it to the mechanics two times and they fall suggested to take it in to dealership for a recall because they have dealt with this exact same kind of car many times and that's the same problem it given other owners.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with a coolant hose leak. The coolant hoses were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and accelerating to merge onto the highway, the contact stated that the high engine temperature alert warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to shudder and decelerate. The contact safely pulled off of the highway and shut the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the coolant sensor had malfunctioned and referred the contact to a dealer. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, she smelled smoke and that a "stop driving" warning light illuminated. The contact safely pulled off of the roadway and turned off the vehicle. There was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact raised the hood and observed that steam was coming from the radiator and the radiator hoses. The contact had the vehicle towed to her residence and had it diagnosed by an independent mechanic who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

Bought vehicle with around 65K miles, started having issues with coolant level low and causing the engine warning light to come on. Then the car would go into “limp” mode to get the car to a safe place. There was no visible loss in coolant level. This happened on and off for about 3 months. Called local ford dealer about a coolant recall for 2013/2014, was told my VIN not included in that. Ended up replacing the coolant level sensor in this vehicle and was the part mentioned in the above recall conversation. This part was fixed at an independent service center and was disposed of.

The contact owns a 2013 Focus Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH or exceeding 25 MPH, the oil pressure warning light illuminated on the instrument. The vehicle was also consistently overheating. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an oil and coolant dispenser failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the turbo charger needed to be replaced; and was referred to an authorized dealer for assistance. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

Mileage: 175,000

I’m having problems with my coolant leaking and overheating as a result. My coolant leaks out about a day or 2 after I fill it which causes my car to overheat. There is a recall on the leaking coolant but my vehicle vin does not show that it’s in the system. It’s not a big coincidence that my vehicle is having the problem that you recalled but I’d not listed. Please fix my vehicle with this recall. This is a safety issue that needs to be resolved. Thanks

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her daughter's vehicle would overheat while driving at various speeds as the low engine coolant light would appear on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics where they discovered that coolant had leaked into the engine. After several repairs, the failure persisted. The contact then stated that while her daughter was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut-off without warning. Due to the failure, her daughter had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they informed her that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact's friend owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the cabin would fill up with exhaust and fuel fumes to the point of having to roll the windows down to clear the cabin odor. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed however, the cause of the odor was not yet determined. The contact was also informed of an open recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,125.

Mileage: 120,125

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was losing coolant, causing her vehicle to overheat. The contact had to add coolant several times per week. The low coolant level warning light would illuminate whenever the coolant level was extremely low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as a coolant leak. The contact was referred to the local dealer and was also notified of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 mph, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood and from behind the vehicle without warning. The contact stated that the failure progressively got worst and the smoke was gray. The contact said a third-party driver had stopped and advised that he saw flames. The contact opened the hood and saw the smoke. The fire department was not called and the contact did not have to put out any flames. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine head was cracked on the back side of the motor. The independent mechanic advised that there was a recall associated with the failure NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine). The contact did not take the vehicle to a local dealer, however, the dealer was contacted and advised that there were no open recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Mileage: 158,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated, lost motive power, and stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle was losing coolant. The low coolant indicator light was illuminated. The contact added coolant to the vehicle and the warning indicator light went away. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to the local dealer. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V431000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Low Coolant", "Pull Over Car Overheating" warning messages were displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a coolant level sensor kit failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. Consumer stated while driving in a school zone approximately 20mph, current temperature was 14 degrees. This has been a recurring problem.

Mileage: 54,000

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after returning from an independent mechanic and driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle shut-off with the "coolant level low" warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. With the assistance of a State Trooper, the contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the highway and add water to the coolant reservoir. The contact then took the vehicle back to the mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective coolant level sensor. The dealer was then notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 113,500.

Mileage: 113,500

Coolant bypass valve has failed for a third time now in my 2013 escape since I bought it in 2016. First time in 2017. Was told this was not covered under my warranty by ford and no recalls (for my specific vehicle). The bypass valve, from recall reviews i've read online, could stuck closed not allowing antifreeze to pass into the engine. This could cause engine to overheat and catch fire. Other recalls have noted possible engine fire from coolant leak. The check engine light has come on in all three instances. The diagnostic code is the same this time as the last two-P26b7. No recall for my specific vehicle because it wasn't built in the factory that the recall vehicles, with same problem, was built in. Although, it's the same problem, with the same cooling design.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost all power and the contact stated that the engine overheating warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and refilled the coolant reservoir and was able to restart the vehicle after waiting approximately 2 hours. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000 (Engine) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

When heater is turned on in my vehicle (2013 Ford Escape) during winter, the radiator light and check engine lights come on. Oil is visible on the engine. I refill the radiator and radiator light goes off. There is oil spewed under the vehicle's hood and on the motor. It is my understanding that there was a recall for the powerplant, which overheats and leaks oil and other fluids onto the engine which could possibly result in fire. I would prefer to avoid this

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would overheat with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall and independently enter safe mode as the temperature gauge would indicate that the engine was hot. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who could not determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic then took the vehicle to a dealer where he was instructed on how to repair the failure. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle no longer stalled; however, coolant and oil began to leak from the vehicle. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer where they informed her that they could not service the vehicle in a timely manner. The contact then called the manufacturer who informed her that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V551000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

While driving on the morning of 12/9/2021, the low engine coolant warning came on. Vehicle is leaking engine coolant from undiscovered location.

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.

Mileage: 100,000

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.

Mileage: 141,460

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.

Mileage: 130,000

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.

Mileage: 160,000

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.

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.

Mileage: 137,000

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??

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.

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.

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.

Mileage: 75,000

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.

Mileage: 110,000

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.

Mileage: 60,000

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

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.

Mileage: 160,000

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.

Mileage: 98,000

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.

Mileage: 91,000

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.

Mileage: 119,000

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

Mileage: 48,000

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.

Mileage: 98,000

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.

Mileage: 85,000

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.

Mileage: 122,000

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.

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

Mileage: 85,000

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

Mileage: 122,000

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.

Mileage: 76,000

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.

Mileage: 126,000

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.

Mileage: 57,022

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.

Mileage: 90,000

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.

Mileage: 113,000

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

Mileage: 86,000

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.

Mileage: 55,000

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.

Mileage: 62,000

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

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

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.

Mileage: 9,500

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.

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

Mileage: 70,000

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.

Mileage: 71,000

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

Mileage: 17,728

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

Mileage: 24,800

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

Mileage: 18,000

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

Mileage: 30,000

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

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.

Mileage: 15,500

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

Mileage: 13,000

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

Mileage: 23,000

2013 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HOOD DAMAGE BY DEALERSHIP AND SEVERAL RECALLS. *SMD