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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%)

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2013 Ford Escape suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 29 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

4600 mi Clunk in rear we are told normal but there is a t.s.b for it 

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2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

19000 mi Worn front right tie rod 
72000 mi

US $638
Rear Stabilizers 
23300 mi The rack was not allowing the steering to naturally return to neutral. 
3000 mi Front end creaking noise when braking, turning, and over bumps 
81840 mi

C $132
There was a clunk when a wheel ran over a pot hole or off a low curb etc. I replaced both Front and Rear stabilizer bar links. There is a distinctive clunk from the rear suspension when driving in parking lots and changing direction the suspension is working, thus is on turns and uneven surfaces.Original Rear shocks were replaced with KYB 553392. Problem not solved 
84940 mi

C $53
There is a clunk from the front suspension when turning at low speed when either front wheel moves up or down. The test drive diagnosed the front struts are the cause of the clunk. but could not tell if the top strut bearing is the source. 
86800 mi

C $340
A clunk from the front suspesion/steering when turning a low speeds and going ove bumps. The front strut bearings were replaced, also the stabiliser bar support busings were replaced. No improvement in the condition after these repairs. 
86800 mi When I jacked the car under the floor on one side it would clunk and when I let the jack down it clunked again, seemed like a body or subframe twisting and popping. 

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2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

74400 mi Wheel hub was the problem. Took several visits and several other parts replaced before problem solved. 
24700 mi Rear wheel bearing made noise at high speed. Replaced bearing under warranty. 
112508 mi

US $900
Replaced front struts and lower control arms. Lower ball joint was bad causing a rattle and clunk going over bumps. Also replaced rear upper control arms with adjustable type due to uneven rear tire wear. Wheel alignment. 
43000 mi Drivers side rear wheel bearing 
61070 mi wheel bearing replacement 
141000 mi

US $1300
Shocks and struts replaced. Tires that were worn unevenly by worn old struts not replaced, so they still make a subtle sound at low speeds. 
36000 mi Loud noise traced to faulty front wheel bearing. Replaced under mfg drivetrain warranty. 
46000 mi wheel bearing, hub, and front axle replaced due to bad wheel bearing. 
4000 mi Undefined noise. Ford is aware of it and has no solution to date 
10000 mi Noise in control arm, responded to TSB 
21000 mi Rattle/clunk in rear, dealer replaced rear shock assemblies per TSB 13-07-02. Problem gone. 
50400 mi

US $400
Tie rod end replaced 
31000 mi Needed ball joint replaced. 
66000 mi

US $205
Needed to have front passenger side control arm replaced. 
126000 mi

US $2000
Shocks, rear sway bars, brakes, and front axle seal replacement. 
44000 mi

US $1590
plus both rear shocks 

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2013 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

89000 mi

US $389
Lower Ball joint was shot on passenger front. Tie-rod end was shot on passenger front 
96000 mi Tie rod end went bad again and was replaced under warranty. 
124000 mi

US $300
This is the 4th time that the tie-rod end has gone bad. 
38000 mi replaced right front grease seal Broken sway bar connection, the day after I got it back from the grease seal repair. 

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2013 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

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