2013 FORD ESCAPE Seats Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 2013 FORD ESCAPE

7 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#11605507 |
Coolant leak
#11306608 | Crash
MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I WAS REAR ENDED BY A MID SIZE CAR GOING AT LEAST 55MPH. THE VEHICLE DID NOT BREAK BEFORE COLLIDING WITH MY VEHICLE. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH MY DRIVERS SEAT AND MY PASSENGERS SEAS BROKE. THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE BASE OF MY SEAT WAS DISLODGED AND CRACKED. THE METAL STRUCTURE OF THE SEATS ALSO BROKE. BOTH MY DRIVERS SEAT AND FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT WERE COMPLETELY LAID BACK AND DID NOT RAISE AFTER THE COLLISION. THE SEATS BEFORE THE COLLISION WERE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. DUE TO THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING MY HEAD CONTACTED THE STEERING WHEEL.
#11004110 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEATBACK BECAME LOOSE AND ERRONEOUSLY RECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BRANDON FORD IN BRANDON, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
#10938523 |
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE IS EXPERIENCING CRACKING IN THE LEATHER OF THE FRONT SEAT BOLSTER. IT IS SUCH A FRUSTRATING PROBLEM TO HAVE ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THERE IS A TSB #15-0129 IN REFERENCE TO THIS APPARENTLY KNOWN PROBLEM. I JUST HOPE THAT IF THERE ARE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS MAYBE FORD WILL ISSUE A RECALL AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU, *TR
#10641542 |
I AM NOR SURE IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT THIS VEHICLE HAS 3 MEMORY SEAT SETTINGS. THE PROBLEM IS IT CONTINUALLY LOOSES THE MEMORY SETTINGS. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND A PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS THING CAN RESET, MOVE OR DO SOMETHING ELSE AS I AM DRIVING. MY VEHICLE IS JUST NOW OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT THIS PROBLEM STARTED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO FORD'S ATTENTION WHILE STILL IN WARRANTY. TO CLARIFY, I AM A BIG FORD FAN, I LOVE THIS VEHICLE AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP I FREQUENT IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND TREATS ME WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT. *TR
#10620850 |
I BUY FORD ESCAPE 2013,SE ECOBOOST 1,6 IN FEBRUARY 2013.PAY $ 29,00,BRAND NEW.AFTER 10 MONTHS SEND ME RECALL NOTICE(13V583,14V-239,14V-237,14V164000) AFTER RECALL VALUE FOR MY CAR DROP DOWN 50%.WHO REFUND MY .AFTER FIX MY CAR ,MY CAR ,NO NOW CAR,THIS IS FIXED CAR.WHO AGREE FOR SELL WITH NO GOOD CONDITION CAR. *TR
#10552580 |
VERY DISAPPOINTED BY THE DESIGN. WHEEL WELL ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE ICE AND SLUSH THEY ARE TOO SMALL AND CAN'T REMOVE DEBRIS. WIPERS IN THE FRONT IS NOT THE GREATEST. LOSES CONTACT ON WINDSHIELD HAVE A HEARD TIME SEEING WHERE I AM GOING. TERRIBLE WIPERS WHEN PURCHASED NEW WIPERS REQUIRED. ENGINE HAVING REALLY ODD NOISE AND SLUGGISH. I SUPPOSED THEY REPLACED THE INJECTORS. HAD SOME TORQUE BUT SOUNDS LIKE TIMING CHAIN LOOSE OR LIFTERS ISSUE. SEATS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE IN THE REAR. NOT ENOUGH CUSHION. WINDOWS BARELY WENT UP AND DOWN. LOTS OF GIVE... TOO MUCH REPLACED FRONT WINDOW MOTORS. *TR

Other 2013 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas

Engine 1,254 complaints Power Train 386 complaints Electrical System 330 complaints Steering 296 complaints Unknown Or Other 292 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 244 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 160 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 89 complaints Structurebody 63 complaints Service Brakes 60 complaints Air Bags 54 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 45 complaints Seat Belts 43 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 40 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 34 complaints Visibilitywiper 32 complaints Wheels 28 complaints Suspension 24 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 18 complaints Exterior Lighting 14 complaints Structure 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 8 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Lane Departure Warning 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Back Over Prevention 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Camera System 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 1 complaint Back Over Prevention Warnings 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication Oil Cooler 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Firerelated 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainshift Linkagecablerod 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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