2013 Ford Escape recalls

18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V011000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement117KunitsJan 1522V413000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.Engine & powertrainFree replacement2.9MunitsJun 202220V331000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallThese vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have…Body & latchesFree replacement2.1MunitsJun 202018V471000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to…Engine & powertrainFree replacement504KunitsJul 201816V643000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallA component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to…Body & latchesFree replacement2.0MunitsSep 201615V813000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallInsufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide…ElectricalFree replacement9,017unitsDec 201514V597000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed…Air bagsFix in development747KunitsSep 201414V495000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallInsufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide…ElectricalFree replacement133KunitsAug 201414V239000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallDue to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that…Body & latchesFree repair582KunitsMay 201414V237000 · Ford Motor CompanyAir Bags recallIn the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a…Air bagsFree software update595KunitsMay 201414V164000 · Ford Motor CompanySeats recallThe driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back…Seats & beltsFree replacement43KunitsApr 201413V583000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine recallThe affected vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow…Engine & powertrainFree repair140KunitsNov 201313V584000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallIn some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall.Fuel systemFree replacement9,469unitsNov 201313V085000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallThe left rear door child lock was built incorrectly.Body & latchesFree replacement5,675unitsMar 201312V551000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThis is an update to a recently announced recall.Engine & powertrainFree software update80KunitsDec 201212V431000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.Engine & powertrainFree repair6,146unitsSep 201212V336000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThese vehicles have an engine compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.Do not driveFuel systemFree replacement9,320unitsJul 201212V319000 · Ford Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallDue to mis-positioned carpet padding the center console trim panel may be pushed outboard of the intended position, reducing…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement8,266unitsJul 2012