CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Ford Escape has been in the news quite a bit and for all the wrong reasons. Within a few months of its release the SUV was recalled three times, twice because of engine fires.
In July 2012, due to a fuel line that could split and leak, Ford told owners to park their cars because even driving to the dealership for repairs was deemed too dangerous. Instead, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Ford sent tow trucks to pick up the affected vehicles and handed out rental cars while the owners waited for repairs.
A few months later the Escape was recalled again because antifreeze could leak out onto the engine due to a freeze plug becoming dislodged. As the coolant hit the hot engine there was, once again, a threat for fire.
The 2013 is the first model year of the Escape's 3rd generation and proves once again that you want to avoid the first model year when at all possible.
I've already replaced shield #1; now, shield #2 is broken and needs to be replaced for a 3rd time. This is in addition to the !#@> crappy lug nuts which will cost $80.00 plus (after market) or $220.00 for the Ford replacement kit.
The engine splash cover/ splash shield has come loose again on the front driver side of the car. I don’t know how long it has been loose, but I noticed it earlier this month. The cover is hanging lower than it should and is missing the bolt to fasten it to the body of the car. So there is no way to fix it yourself. This problem occurred when we first bought the vehicle and was fixed. Dealer said that the bolt must have been stripped and said they fixed it. I recently saw a 2013-2016 Escape driving in my area with the whole engine splash shield dragging on the ground while it was driving. I tried to secure it with some duct tape for now. I am hoping that doesn’t happen to mine. That is what caused me to check this my own vehicle. Will update and add pics ASAP...
- mario d.,
St.Louis, MO, US
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I've already replaced shield #1; now, shield #2 is broken and needs to be replaced for a 3rd time. This is in addition to the !#@> crappy lug nuts which will cost $80.00 plus (after market) or $220.00 for the Ford replacement kit.
Goodbye Ford.
- Sherry F., Kennewick, WA, US