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2013 Ford Escape Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 18 NHTSA recalls and 2,743 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Ford Escape

The 2013 Ford Escape is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

18
NHTSA Recalls
18 recalls on record
2,743
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
50
Crashes + Injuries
88 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Ford Escape (18)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V471000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V239000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V813000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V643000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V597000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V237000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V495000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V164000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V551000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V319000

Showing 10 of 18 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Ford Escape

Based on 2,743 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
866
Power Train
381
Steering
302
Electrical System
282
Unknown Or Other
227
Engine And Engine Cooling
168
Fuel/propulsion System
84
Structure
72
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Ford Escape — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 2,126 complaints 2011 1,312 complaints 2012 598 complaints 2013 2,743 complaints 2014 2,067 complaints 2015 1,027 complaints 2016 1,029 complaints 2017 2,617 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Ford Escape

Is the 2013 Ford Escape reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Ford Escape has 18 recalls and 2,743 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Escape have?
The 2013 Ford Escape has 18 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Escape?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Ford Escape are: Engine, Power Train, Steering, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Ford Escape safe to buy?
The 2013 Ford Escape has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 18 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Escape should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Escape are: 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.