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. If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
This is an update to a recently announced recall. Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through November 26, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines, as well as certain model year 2013 Fusion vehicles manufactured from February 3, 2012, through November 29, 2012, equipped with 1.6L engines. Coolant system leaks may cause the engines to overheat and leak flammable engine fluids.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine for coolant system leaks and reprogram the vehicles powertrain control module and instrument cluster with an updated calibration and overheat strategy software. There will be no charge to owners for this service. Owners were recently notified to contact dealers to arrange for alternative transportation as Ford developed a remedy. Owners will be shortly receiving notifications to contact Ford dealers to schedule the free remedy repair. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center 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