2013 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- Not enough data 13th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid. That ranks 13th out of 15 Escape Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 87,178 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 80% | 87,178 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 94,355 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 94,355 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 93,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
- Loss of Motive Power (PE18007) — opened Jul 16, 2018, closed Dec 27, 2024.
- Door Latch Failure (PE16001) — opened Jan 16, 2016, closed Oct 29, 2016, led to recall 16V643000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
"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…
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…
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…
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
← 2012 Escape Hybrid · 2020 Escape Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.