2013 FORD ESCAPE Seats Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
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
Coolant leak
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.
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.
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
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
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
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