FORD 2013 FORD ESCAPE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 FORD ESCAPE
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
FORD MOTOR COMPANY is recalling certain 2013 FORD ESCAPE vehicles due to engine and engine cooling issues. As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through August 31, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. The cylinder head cup plug (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug cover, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026