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2013 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 258 repairs.
2013 Ford Escape other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| 12000 mi | Hatch strut actuator failed causing body damage |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63000 mi US $534 |
Also had a valve stem in a tire repaired. Also all the Lug Nuts on the tires were corroded and needed to be replaced on all four wheels |
| 9565 mi C $57 |
Replaced defective tire |
| 53000 mi | Door latches |
| 60689 mi | Ford recall to replace door latch |
| 1500 mi | Rear seatbelt locking mechanism stopped working. The seatbelt would not latch. |
| 3000 mi | Rear seatbelt locking mechanism stopped working again as the replacement was incorrectly installed causing the unit to break in half upon lowering of the rear seat. |
| 82640 mi C $15 |
The engine splash shield was falling apart, the plastic duct was separating from the shield and the fastening holes along the rear edge were tearing. I riveted a galvanised steel strip along the rear edge and riveted the duct onto the shield |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 2480 mi | Sticky Door Handle. |
| 68000 mi | Requested that driver seat belt be repaired as it does not fully retract. Was told that restraint warranty ran out at 60,000 miles and I would be required to pay full cost over repair (over $400). I declined repair and will be contacting Ford customer service. |
| 3000 mi | Windshield Wipers needed adjustment. |
| 71000 mi US $450 |
The blower motor had to be replaced due to damage from mice [rodent damage]. |
| 53200 mi | Hose to the rear windshield was nozzle broke near the firewall. Will need to get replaced soon. |
| 59000 mi US $230 |
Finally had washer hose replaced. |
| 60800 mi US $525 |
Under carriage near front. A clip was broken and a screw missing. I think it's a poor design. |
| 93000 mi | Under carriage beneath engine retaining clips missing again. |
| 25800 mi | Replace broken Key Fob / Smart Key |
| 3000 mi | Three times the lift gate has not latched down all the way. Push the button and it comes down. Get in the car and a message comes up that the gate is ajar. Will not go up or down - have to push it the rest of the way in. |
| 4020 mi | All 4 door handles would stick open when cold and humid outside. Rear passenger door would not close after opening it in cold weather (latch frozen open). They undid all 4 doors and lubricated all the parts properly. |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 4000 mi | Power liftgate not latching. GATE MECHANICLY NOT LATCHING CORRECTLY- REMOVED LOWER TRIM PANELS TO ACCESS AND ADJUST STRIKER AND ADJ FOR CORRECT GATE CLOSE FIT-REASSEMBLED reprogrammed module |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3700 mi | Rear lift gate misaligned causing the electric gate to not always latch without manually closing. |
| 7500 mi | Auto rear lift gate not closing without manual intervention. Not properly repaired on earlier visits. |
| 2000 mi | Tilt wheel would not tilt. Ford had to replace entire steering column at 1,500 miles. Works fine now but came that way from factory. Quality first? |
2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
168-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | right rear passenger door. The inside pulls loose from the outside, then you are unable to open the door. Dealer said the way the vehicle is built nothing can be done. Said to "shut door easier". |
| 13500 mi | Right front window would not go up in the winter time. Was advised Ford has a tech. bulletin for this. |
| 16000 mi | Fixed right front window, though will have to wait for winter to be sure. |
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