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Ford Escape 2013–2019

3rd generation · Ford C1 / Global C

NHTSA data through 13 August 202615,148 complaints, 8,284 with mileageMethod

A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.

Reports with mileage
8,284
Median of reported failures
73,000 mi
Most-reported system
Engine (35.6%)
Recalls
33

Before-you-buy checklist ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 43,000 and 100,347 miles.

Figure 1 · Ford Escape 2013–2019 · 8,284 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 420 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Ford Escape 2013–2019Histogram of 8,284 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 60,000 to 65,000 miles with 420 complaints, 5.1 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 43,000 and 100,347 miles. A further 39 complaints, 0.5 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 73,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 39 complaints (0.5%), plotted separately
10%
13,000
25%
43,000
Median
73,000
75%
100,347
90%
127,000

Tallest bin: 420 complaints between 60,000 and 65,000 miles. Based on 8,284 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0004125.0%
5,000–10,0002453.0%
10,000–15,0002352.8%
15,000–20,0001932.3%
20,000–25,0001822.2%
25,000–30,0002042.5%
30,000–35,0001972.4%
35,000–40,0002302.8%
40,000–45,0002402.9%
45,000–50,0002453.0%
50,000–55,0003243.9%
55,000–60,0003324.0%
60,000–65,0004205.1%
65,000–70,0003694.5%
70,000–75,0004074.9%
75,000–80,0003594.3%
80,000–85,0004024.9%
85,000–90,0004004.8%
90,000–95,0003834.6%
95,000–100,0002783.4%
100,000–105,0003524.2%
105,000–110,0002743.3%
110,000–115,0002342.8%
115,000–120,0002162.6%
120,000–125,0002453.0%
125,000–130,0001461.8%
130,000–135,0001581.9%
135,000–140,000831.0%
140,000–145,0001061.3%
145,000–150,000680.8%
150,000–155,0001011.2%
155,000–160,000420.5%
160,000–165,000530.6%
165,000–170,000260.3%
170,000–175,000190.2%
175,000–180,000190.2%
180,000–185,000180.2%
185,000–190,000140.2%
190,000–195,00080.1%
195,000–200,00060.1%
200,000+390.5%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 15,148 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013–2019 Ford Escape, and 8,284 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 43,000 and 100,347 miles. The median is 73,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the engine (35.6% of complaints, typically around 73,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (15.1% of complaints, typically around 86,000 miles), the engine and its cooling system (9.2% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles).

33 recall campaigns cover this generation. 1 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2013–2019 Ford Escape last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2013–2019 Ford Escape were filed by 73,000 miles and 90% by 127,000 miles — figures drawn from 8,284 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

39 reports (0.5%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Escape reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2013–2019 Escape: the 3-minute check

Generated from 8,284 mileage-tagged complaints, 33 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
  2. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 33 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  3. Check engine on 2013–2014 cars. 1.6L EcoBoost: if coolant level drops, the cylinder head overheats, cracks and leaks oil onto hot exhaust components, causing underhood fires. Ford ran successive campaigns (12S45, 13S12, 17S09) culminating in fitting a…
  4. Check engine on 2017–2019 cars. 1.5L EcoBoost coolant intrusion: coolant migrates from the block into the combustion chamber through the block-to-head interface, causing misfires, white smoke, coolant loss and eventual head cracking or engine failure.
  5. Check door latches on 2013–2015 cars. Door latch pawl spring tab can break, so a door may appear shut but can open while driving. Multi-model Ford recall.
  6. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  7. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 43,000 and 100,000 miles, with a median of 73,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the engine and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The engine in particular shows a median failure mileage of 73,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Ford Escape 2013–2019

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Electrical system1,020 reports56,00024,000–89,000Electrical system: 1,020 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 24,000 to 89,000 miles.
  2. Steering704 reports63,00037,000–95,000Steering: 704 reports, median 63,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 95,000 miles.
  3. Problems owners could not categorise1,144 reports65,00039,000–93,000Problems owners could not categorise: 1,144 reports, median 65,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 93,000 miles.
  4. Fuel and propulsion system605 reports70,00043,000–90,000Fuel and propulsion system: 605 reports, median 70,000 miles, middle half 43,000 to 90,000 miles.
  5. Engine5,388 reports73,00044,000–99,000Engine: 5,388 reports, median 73,000 miles, middle half 44,000 to 99,000 miles.
  6. Transmission and driveline2,287 reports86,00060,000–112,000Transmission and driveline: 2,287 reports, median 86,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 112,000 miles.
  7. Engine and its cooling system1,398 reports89,00068,000–113,000Engine and its cooling system: 1,398 reports, median 89,000 miles, middle half 68,000 to 113,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Engine5,38835.6%73,00044,000–99,000
Transmission and driveline2,28715.1%86,00060,000–112,000
Engine and its cooling system1,3989.2%89,00068,000–113,000
Problems owners could not categorise1,1447.6%65,00039,000–93,000
Electrical system1,0206.7%56,00024,000–89,000
Steering7044.6%63,00037,000–95,000
Fuel and propulsion system6054.0%70,00043,000–90,000
Reversing camera and sensors3762.5%88,00063,000–118,000
Body structure3212.1%40,00016,000–63,000
Wheels2621.7%51,00031,000–68,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Ford Escape 2013–2019 · 8,284 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Ford Escape 2013–2019Of 8,284 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 37 percent below 60,000 miles. 65 percent below 90,000 miles. 86 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 73,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 37% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 65% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 86% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.5% of reports (39) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

37% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Engine — middle half 44,000–99,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 60,000–112,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 39,000–93,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 24,000–89,000 mi
  • Steering — middle half 37,000–95,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 43,000–90,000 mi

Mostly reported later

  • Engine and its cooling system — middle half 68,000–113,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

65% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 56,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Engine — middle half 44,000–99,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 60,000–112,000 mi
  • Engine and its cooling system — middle half 68,000–113,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 39,000–93,000 mi
  • Steering — middle half 37,000–95,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 43,000–90,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

86% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine — median 73,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 86,000 mi
  • Engine and its cooling system — median 89,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 65,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 56,000 mi
  • Steering — median 63,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 70,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 73,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The engine accounts for 35.6% of complaints (5,388 reports, 2,327 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 73,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 44,000 and 99,000 miles.

A single system taking 35.6% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 15.1% of complaints (2,287 reports, 1,327 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 86,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 112,000 miles.

The engine and its cooling system accounts for 9.2% of complaints (1,398 reports, 1,258 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 89,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 68,000 and 113,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.6% of complaints (1,144 reports, 416 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 65,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 93,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 6.7% of complaints (1,020 reports, 626 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 24,000 and 89,000 miles.

The steering accounts for 4.6% of complaints (704 reports, 444 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 63,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 95,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 3,681 complaints — while 2019 drew the fewest at 730. The median year sits at 2,163.

The first year of the generation, 2013, sits above the median. That is a common pattern — early production of a redesigned vehicle tends to surface problems that later years do not repeat — and it is worth weighing when choosing between years.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 33 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

1 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.

The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (5), the fuel system (4), the transmission and driveline (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 15,148 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
363 (2.4%)
Fires
358
Injury reports
294
Fatality reports
5

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Engine 2013–2014

1.6L EcoBoost: if coolant level drops, the cylinder head overheats, cracks and leaks oil onto hot exhaust components, causing underhood fires. Ford ran successive campaigns (12S45, 13S12, 17S09) culminating in fitting a coolant level sensor with warning logic.

Engine 2017–2019

1.5L EcoBoost coolant intrusion: coolant migrates from the block into the combustion chamber through the block-to-head interface, causing misfires, white smoke, coolant loss and eventual head cracking or engine failure.

Door Latches 2013–2015

Door latch pawl spring tab can break, so a door may appear shut but can open while driving. Multi-model Ford recall.

Fuel System 2013

Launch-year 1.6L cars had fuel line splitting and multiple other first-year recalls; the 2013 model year is an outlier in recall count even within this generation.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
20133,6812,613
20142,6591,720
20151,325751
20161,326696
20173,2641,422
20182,163793
2019730289

Recalls (33) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Jul 2026 · 2017 · VisibilityA closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Escape vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 16V617. The power-operated windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    What can happen. A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 22, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C29. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V374000, reported 2026-07-22.

  2. Jan 2026 · 2015–2016 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    What can happen. A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driverâ s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall bec

    NHTSA campaign 25V695000, reported 2026-01-02.

  3. Oct 2022 · 2013–2019 · Power TrainA damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

    What can happen. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.

    NHTSA campaign 22V413000, reported 2022-10-27.

  4. May 2022 · 2015 · Power TrainA damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Escape vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.

    What can happen. A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the under hood shifter bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S25.

    NHTSA campaign 22V254000, reported 2022-05-27.

  5. Apr 2021 · 2019 · TiresOver cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    What can happen. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

    NHTSA campaign 21V155000, reported 2021-04-27.

  6. Jul 2020 · 2013–2015 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesA door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    What can happen. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

    NHTSA campaign 20V331000, reported 2020-07-27.

  7. Sep 2018 · 2013–2014 · Power TrainIf the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

    What can happen. If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.

    NHTSA campaign 18V471000, reported 2018-09-20.

  8. Mar 2018 · 2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

    What can happen. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.

    NHTSA campaign 18V104000, reported 2018-03-14.

  9. Feb 2018 · 2018 · Air BagsIf the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

    What can happen. If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S44.

    NHTSA campaign 17V803000, reported 2018-02-02.

  10. Jan 2018 · 2014 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.

    What can happen. If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.

    NHTSA campaign 17V209000, reported 2018-01-05.

  11. Oct 2017 · 2014–2015 · SeatsThe improperly manufactured bolts may fracture.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

    What can happen. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

    NHTSA campaign 17V472000, reported 2017-10-25.

  12. Aug 2017 · 2016 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Ford Escape vehicles. The driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags may not inflate properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    What can happen. In the event of a crash, if the driver's knee air bag does not inflate as intended, the driver has an increased risk of injury.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace driver's knee air bag, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C11.

    NHTSA campaign 17V398000, reported 2017-08-08.

  13. Jan 2017 · 2013–2015 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesA door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    What can happen. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

    NHTSA campaign 16V643000, reported 2017-01-27.

  14. Sep 2016 · 2017 · Electrical SystemIf a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford Escape Titanium and SE vehicles manufactured October 5, 2015, to May 12, 2016. The settings for the closing-force of the power-operated windows may allow the windows to close on an object such as a body part and injure it before the windows auto-reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    What can happen. If a window closes on a body part, it can increase the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the power window operating system software, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C12.

    NHTSA campaign 16V617000, reported 2016-09-06.

  15. Jan 2016 · 2013 · Electrical SystemThe incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

    What can happen. The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.

    NHTSA campaign 15V813000, reported 2016-01-07.

  16. Aug 2015 · 2014–2015 · Electrical SystemIf the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured May 19, 2014, to February 6, 2015, and Transit Connect vehicles manufactured May 11, 2014, to July 2, 2015. Due to a software incompatibility issue, the instrument panel cluster be inoperative including a blank multiple functional display (MFD), and non-functional warning chimes, messages and warning lights. Specific warning chimes, messages and warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control

    What can happen. If the instrument cluster is inoperative, the driver of may not be warned of safety related issues such as low tire pressures or disabled air bags, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C03.

    NHTSA campaign 15V406000, reported 2015-08-04.

  17. Jul 2015 · 2015 · Electrical SystemIf the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    What can happen. If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.

    NHTSA campaign 15V436000, reported 2015-07-27.

  18. May 2015 · 2013–2014 · Seat BeltsThe short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

    What can happen. The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.

    NHTSA campaign 14V597000, reported 2015-05-26.

  19. Feb 2015 · 2014 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to M

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

    NHTSA campaign 15V005000, reported 2015-02-27.

  20. Oct 2014 · 2013–2014 · Electrical SystemThe incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

    What can happen. The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

    NHTSA campaign 14V495000, reported 2014-10-06.

  21. Sep 2014 · 2014 · Fuel System, GasolineA reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.

    What can happen. A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.

    NHTSA campaign 14V525000, reported 2014-09-15.

  22. Jul 2014 · 2014 · VisibilityIf the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, through October 22, 2013. The panorama roof glass may not be properly bonded to the attaching bracket.

    What can happen. If the glass panel is improperly bonded, the glass may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

    The free fix. Ford has notified owners. Dealers will inspect each vehicle and replace the front roof glass if its production date and sequence number falls within the affected range, free of charge. The recall is began on July 14, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S13.

    NHTSA campaign 14V403000, reported 2014-07-16.

  23. May 2014 · 2013–2014 · StructureA door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.

    What can happen. A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.

    NHTSA campaign 14V239000, reported 2014-05-30.

  24. May 2014 · 2013–2014 · Air BagsIf the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.

    What can happen. If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.

    NHTSA campaign 14V237000, reported 2014-05-30.

  25. May 2014 · 2013–2014 · SeatsThe back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of…

    The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Ve

    What can happen. The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.

    The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

    NHTSA campaign 14V164000, reported 2014-05-30.

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What owners reported

My Escape likes to stall going like 10 MPH. The vehicle starts to hestistate and wont go anywhere. It stalls and like it shutting off with the oil light and the battery light comes on. I restart the vehicle and it does it again like it dont want to move. It stalls like three to four times and it would run like normal.…

2013 · Electrical system

After driving the vehicle for 7 minutes after i started it, the car overheated on the highway. I had to pull over in a parking lot and shut off the car. When i attempted to open the turn on a car after a little while it would not allow me. This same problem had happened exactly on march 16 and the dealership service…

2013 · 2 miles · Engine

While i was driving my car 40mi/hr on december 23rd, the low engine coolant fluid message came on, and about 10 seconds later, there was a message saying the engine was overheating and to pull over safely immediately. The car starting stalling and i pulled on the side of the road. After putting more engine coolant, it…

2013 · 2 miles · Engine

The Escape has stalled several times. First time it stalled and stopped with no indication of issue on interstate. We were able to get it moved to parking lot after several times waiting for it to start. Had car towed to mechanic. The car never stopped for him. We picked it and drove in the morning to church and back…

2013 · 3 miles · Engine

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