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2013 Ford Escape: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2013 Ford Escape as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

18Safety recalls
2,757Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2013 Ford Escape owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine1,269Most reports between 40k and 100k miles
Power Train402Most reports between 40k and 130k miles
Electrical System340Most reports between 20k and 90k miles
Steering303Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Unknown Or Other301Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System248Most reports between 50k and 110k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2013 Ford Escape. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJul 2018 · Campaign 18V471000
  • Structure: BodyMay 2014 · Campaign 14V239000
  • Electrical System: WiringDec 2015 · Campaign 15V813000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsSep 2016 · Campaign 16V643000
  • Air BagsSep 2014 · Campaign 14V597000
  • Air Bags: FrontalMay 2014 · Campaign 14V237000
  • Electrical System: WiringAug 2014 · Campaign 14V495000
  • Seats: Front AssemblyApr 2014 · Campaign 14V164000
  • Engine And Engine CoolingDec 2012 · Campaign 12V551000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And LinkagesJul 2012 · Campaign 12V319000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryNov 2013 · Campaign 13V584000
  • EngineNov 2013 · Campaign 13V583000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · opened Dec 2019 · closed Feb 2022
  • Loss of Motive PowerPE18007 · opened Jul 2018 · closed Dec 2024
  • Door Latch FailurePE16001 · opened Jan 2016 · closed Oct 2016

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.