Component Record

Ford Escape 2013 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

290 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2013 Ford Escape - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage290 complaints

290 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V336000Reported July 18, 2012 - 9,320 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 9,320 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

13V584000Reported November 25, 2013 - 9,469 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 9,469 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine1,442 Power Train402 Electrical System339 Steering305 Unknown Or Other302 Vehicle Speed Control92

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.