Total Complaints
10 filings
FORD ESCAPE HYBRID · model year
2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID
10 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2013FORDESCAPE HYBRID carries 10 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2013 ESCAPE HYBRID is engine with 4 filings, followed by electrical system (1) and air bags (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2013 ESCAPE HYBRID, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
10
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20190331ENGINE
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 TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED 29 MILES AT 11:30 AT NIGHT. I HAVE READ THERE ARE LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS . WE DROVE 30 MILES ELYRIA OH TO CLEVELAND OH . PARKED AND WORKED A CHARITY EVENT FOR 3 HRS THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING GARAGE . WHEN WE LEFT WE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MINUTES. I WAS DRIVING ON I71 SOUTH (HIGHWAY )WHEN THE WARNING CAME ON . I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY .WE WERE ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY AT 11:00 PM IN A SNOW STORM
Mileage: 34,200
20181016ENGINE
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.
Mileage: 94,355
20181016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
Mileage: 94,355
20181016POWER TRAIN
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.
Mileage: 94,355
20180806CrashAIR BAGS
"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 THE OTHER VEHICLE NOR THE WATER METER ACTIVATED THE AIR BAGS.
Mileage: 93,000
20180806CrashSTRUCTURE:BODY
"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 THE OTHER VEHICLE NOR THE WATER METER ACTIVATED THE AIR BAGS.
Mileage: 93,000
20180806CrashSERVICE BRAKES
"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 THE OTHER VEHICLE NOR THE WATER METER ACTIVATED THE AIR BAGS.
Mileage: 93,000
20180412ENGINE
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 MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY A FORD DEALER. THE DEALER (HUNTERSVILLE FORD, 13825 STATESVILLE RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078) WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DUE TO ANY RECALL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V551000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 96,000
20180131ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD NORTH CANTON (5900 WHIPPLE AVE NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720, (330) 238-3206) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
20180131ENGINE
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 THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD NORTH CANTON (5900 WHIPPLE AVE NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720, (330) 238-3206) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
Compare 2013FORDESCAPE HYBRID to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID have?▼
The 2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID has 10 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID?▼
The most-complained component for the 2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID is ENGINE with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS.
Is the 2013 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.