2013 Ford Escape Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Structure:body (1) · Power Train (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Escape Hybrid model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-07-01 · 44863 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open. *ta
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2014-03-01 · ASI-44451 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a malfunctioning indicator lamp (mil) and overheating. *pe
Equipment:electrical 2013-06-01 · ASI-32275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some vehicles, with mytouch, my experience displayed time jumping or audio popping during initial ignition on cycle, or slow navigation calculations, due to amount of data, within size of contact list, creating processing problem for module during key on cycle. models 2011-2013. no model
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2013-05-01 · AS1-32241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed. model years 2011-2013. no models listed. *pe
What owners report
2019-03-31 · Engine · 34,200 mi“my 2013 ford escape had no heat (blowing cold air ) in jan 2019 so i checked the antifreeze it was low so i added to it .the heat started working .march 30th it started blowing cold air again driving home from cleveland in a snow storm then a warning... engine over heated safely pull over . i had to have the car towed 29 miles at 11:30 at night. i …”
2018-10-16 · Power Train · 94,355 mi“takata recall purchase a vehicle used dealer in las vegas. they didn't disclose the condition of the car including the turbo leaking oil, coolant reservoir leaking, and heater hose. the car stop while driving.…”
2018-08-06 · Structure:body · 93,000 mi · 💥 crash“"takata recall" i was driivng on a city street when i was t-boned by a vehicle who ran a stop light. as i became contact with the other vehicle i lost control of my car and ended up hitting a water meter, after trying to slam on the brakes,because they brakes wouldnt catch on. .neither contact with the other vehicle nor the water meter activated…”
2018-04-12 · Engine · 96,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape hybrid. while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine coolant indicator illuminated and the engine began to overheat. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that coolant was leak…”
2018-01-31 · Engine · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape hybrid. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. in addition, the turbo boost did not work adequately when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the wiring harness failed to respond. the vehicle wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.