2013 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2013 Ford Escape, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “accelerator pedal depressed” (8% of reports).
- 92vehicle speed control complaints
- 57,500median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Accelerator pedal depressed: mentioned in 7 of 92 complaints (8%)
- Engine fault: mentioned in 5 of 92 complaints (5%)
- Service now: mentioned in 5 of 92 complaints (5%)
- Failed accelerate: mentioned in 5 of 92 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 72 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 92 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Escape vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 2 | 8% | 30,099 |
| 2024 Escape | 4 | 5% | 4,500 |
| 2023 Escape | 7 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Escape | 9 | 4% | 20,252 |
| 2021 Escape | 5 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Escape | 19 | 1% | 13,500 |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% | 3,889 |
| 2018 Escape | 23 | 1% | 29,682 |
| 2017 Escape | 31 | 1% | 14,642 |
| 2016 Escape | 32 | 3% | 22,000 |
| 2015 Escape | 14 | 1% | 78,700 |
| 2014 Escape | 42 | 2% | 54,000 |
| 2013 Escape | 92 | 3% | 57,500 |
| 2012 Escape | 70 | 12% | 43,050 |
| 2011 Escape | 245 | 19% | 45,000 |
| 2010 Escape | 558 | 27% | 52,000 |
| 2009 Escape | 279 | 16% | 68,000 |
| 2008 Escape | 175 | 9% | 76,500 |
| 2007 Escape | 40 | 16% | 75,500 |
| 2006 Escape | 99 | 21% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Escape | 149 | 11% | 85,500 |
| 2004 Escape | 98 | 20% | 90,000 |
| 2003 Escape | 90 | 16% | 87,450 |
| 2002 Escape | 100 | 10% | 85,000 |
| 2001 Escape | 107 | 11% | 99,405 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control for the 2013 Ford Escape. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Car has been having problems immediately with the turbocharger which then seemed fine once taken in. Only to turn around and have the transmission go out. Once again, it was taken in and was reported that there is no transmission dipstick. It is going into limp mode due to slippage detected from…
My 2013 Ford Escape, bought in September 2022 with a new engine, has been problematic. It initially worked well but lost transmission power less than a year later. I managed to drive it home, but it hasn't worked since. Two repair shops confirmed a needed new transmission, costing $6,000, and found…
While driving the engine seems to "go out" which is a risk to the driver, passengers, and other motorists near by because it is not expected and can happen anywhere (two lane road, major highway, while turning, etc.). You are able to press the gas and hear the engine but the car does not move - it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Escapes have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2013 Ford Escape (3% of the 2,750 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Escape vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2013 Ford Escape?
The most frequent phrase is “accelerator pedal depressed”, in 7 of 92 complaints, followed by “engine fault” (5).
Other 2013 Ford Escape problems
- Engine problems (1,265)
- Power Train problems (401)
- Electrical System problems (339)
- Steering problems (302)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (247)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (175)
- Structure problems (87)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (65)
See all 2013 Ford Escape problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Escape years.