2013 Ford Escape Service and Repair Manual

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The 2013 Ford Escape service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

  • SE Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SE Sport Utility 4-Door
  • SEL Sport Utility 4-Door
  • S Sport Utility 4-Door
  • S Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Titanium Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.5L 2488CC 152Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 1.6L 1596CC 97Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2013 Ford Escape Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #13V58400025/11/2013Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine subject to

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if

NHTSA #13V58300025/11/2013Component: ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped with 1.6L engines. The affected vehi

Consequence

Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting i

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control

NHTSA #12V33600018/07/2012Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from October 5, 2011, through July 11, 2012, and equipped with a 1.6L engine. These vehicles have an engine

Consequence

If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a

Remedy

Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or

NHTSA #22V41300010/06/2022Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attac

Consequence

A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear,

Remedy

Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift

NHTSA #20V33100008/06/2020Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 L

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the r

NHTSA #13V08500007/03/2013Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from No

Consequence

The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and repl

NHTSA #16V64300006/09/2016Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part,

NHTSA #12V31900006/07/2012Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 ESCAPE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2012 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2012. DUE TO MIS-POSITIONED CARPET PADDING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL

Consequence

THE REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER?S FOOT CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PED

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CARPET PADDING AND LEFT-SIDE CONSOLE

NHTSA #12V43100004/09/2012Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 (freez

Consequence

As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an e

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will seal the existing plug and add a secondary plug

NHTSA #15V81300002/12/2015Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03,

Consequence

The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasi

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new spl

TSB #11029721

Certain 2013-2014 Model Year Escape and 2013-2016 Fusion Vehicles Equipped with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Inspection and Protective Service Cap Installation

TSB #11029052

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access

TSB #11010968

Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles may exhibit an ABS warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2300 after the ABS module is replaced.

TSB #11008948

While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln veh

TSB #10254138

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini

TSB #10235153

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe

TSB #10228876

Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should o

TSB #10226752

Some 2013-2016 Escape/Fusion/MKZ vehicles may display an error message when updating the All Wheel Drive-ATC Barcode using the IDS service function after installing a new rear drive unit assembly (RDU) or active torque coupling (ATC) clutch

Showing the 8 most recent of 155 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20171114Component: AIR BAGSCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON JULY 26, 2015 AND THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER I HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE MANY MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT> EVERY TIME I TOOK IT TO T

20200202Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported3 injured

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

20200202Component: SEATSCrash reported3 injured

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

20240430Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported2 injured

Unknown. Vehicle was coming to a stop and it "surged" forward. Brakes applied could not stop it. Caused accident, it hit the car in front which hit the next car in line. There

Showing the 4 most serious of 3667 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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