2013 Ford Escape Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

1,261Engine complaints

46%Of all 2,739 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE1,261 · 46%

POWER TRAIN388 · 14.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM331 · 12.1%

STEERING298 · 10.9%

Unspecified / other297 · 10.8%

Share of the 2,739 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“MY CAR KEEPS OVERHEATING. HERE ARE SOME VIDEOS. HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=XGPIQXZG_HO&FEATURE=YOUTU.BE YOU CAN SEE IT HIGH AT THE START OF THIS VIDEO & STARTING AGAIN AROUND 50S…”NHTSA complaint 10551194 — filed 11/06/2013

“MY FORD ESCAPE 1.6L ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT IF I PARK IT BY THE BEACH ALL DAY & THEN TRY TO DRIVE OVER THE FOOTHILLS TO…”NHTSA complaint 10550578 — filed 11/01/2013

“MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE STALLED TWICE WHILE GOING SLOW ON A LOCAL ROAD IN JULY OF THIS YEAR. AFTER THE SECOND STALL (A WEEK APART)…”NHTSA complaint 10549326 — filed 10/24/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford Escape have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ford Escape: 1,261 of 2,739 complaints on file (46%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Escape have in total?

2,739 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 49 involved a crash, 88 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.