This 2013 Escape has a 1.6L Ecoboost engine with a known engine design flaw that allows coolant to leak and be consumed through cylinders 2 and 3. This is known to cause car fires, overheating of the engine, etc.. I recently experienced the precipitous consumption of coolant through the engine which resulted in abrupt warning messages and an overheating message after which I stopped the car immediately. This could happen to anyone on a freeway or in bad traffic causing immediate safety issues for the driver/passengers. Thankfully I was very near home when this happened. I have had my vehicle inspected, pressure tested and documented confirmation that coolant is in fact leaking into cylinders 2 and 3. The only known remedy is an engine replacement (with one that was redesigned and released by Ford in 2022). I want Ford to recall all cars with the 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 and 2.3L versions of this Ecoboost Engine which has been well documented to have this flaw, and provide said engine replacement at no cost to the owner.
| VIN Pattern | 1FMCU9GX*DU****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Escape |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Series | SE |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine HP | 178 |
| Engine KW | 132.735 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 1.6 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 1600 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 97.638 |
| Other Engine Info | Ti-VCT |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Driver Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Louisville Assembly |
| Plant City | LOUISVILLE |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |