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.
This is the second time the paint has bubbled up and flaked off. Ford did not cover it the first time while the car was still under the bumper to bumper. Never had this issue with my Honda ---will be moving back to Honda for next car.
paint on back hatch door bubbles up and splits open
I am very worried about rusting in these spots as we have WINTER here. The dealer just tells me that FORD says they are rock chips and won't do anything about the problem. These are not rock chips as the paint bubbles up and then splits open. You can see them starting very small and then spreading. The manager at the dealership says his hands are tied as FORD will not fix them! I have previous issues with this vehicle (engine stopping dead) so there is plenty of history with the service manager. I got a lemon and I should not have bought a new model in its first year! Oh, they said I could fix it with touch up paint and charged me for that! Any suggestions?
- Catherine S.,
Barrhead, AB, Canada
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This is the second time the paint has bubbled up and flaked off. Ford did not cover it the first time while the car was still under the bumper to bumper. Never had this issue with my Honda ---will be moving back to Honda for next car.
- Mrs D., Fayetteville, US