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2013 Ford Escape — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2018 to Dec 2024
The most reported issue is engine problems (800 complaints). 48 complaints involved crashes. 88 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (18)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V471000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Escape, and 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles, equipped with six-speed automatic transmissions. The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter cable to the transmission may degrade over time and cause the bushing to detach from the transmission. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S20. Note: Owners are directed to use the parking brake until the recall remedy repairs can be made.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V239000
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through April 10, 2014. Due to an assembly misalignment between the exterior door handle and the door outer panel, the affected vehicles have doors that may be difficult to close or may possibly open while driving.
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly may result in an unrestrained occupant falling from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the door handles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S03.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V813000
Component: 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, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Risk: The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V643000
Component: 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 Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V597000
Component: AIR BAGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.
Risk: The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V237000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 C-MAX, and Escape vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the restraint control module (RCM) may have errors in the programming software which may result in a delayed deployment of the side-curtain rollover air bag.
Risk: If the side-curtain rollover air bag is delayed in deploying in certain rollover circumstances, the risk of injury to the passengers is increased.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the RCM, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S04.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V495000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Risk: The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
NHTSA Campaign: 14V164000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V551000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Risk: If flammable engine fluids come in contact with the vehicles hot exhaust system, a vehicle fire could occur.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V319000
Component: 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 MAY BE PUSHED OUTBOARD OF THE INTENDED POSITION, REDUCING CLEARANCE RELATIVE TO THE PEDAL PACKAGE.
Risk: THE REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER?S FOOT CONTACTING THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE TRANSFERRING THE FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CARPET PADDING AND LEFT-SIDE CONSOLE TRIM PANEL REPLACED WITH A NEW PANEL, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V584000
Component: 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 prior safety recall NHTSA 12V-336. In some cases, the engine compartment fuel line may have been installed incorrectly when repaired under the prior recall. The misinstalled fuel line could chafe and eventually leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the engine compartment fuel line, and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V583000
Component: 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 vehicles may experience localized overheating of the engine cylinder head which may cause cracks that could allow oil to leak.
Risk: Leaking engine oil may come into contact with a hot engine surface potentially resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the engine shielding, cooling and control systems, free of charge. An interim notice will be mailed to owners during January 2014. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S12.
NHTSA Campaign: 13V085000
Component: 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 November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.
Risk: The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V336000
Component: 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 compartment fuel line which may split, resulting in a leak.
Risk: If this leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of a fire and/or personal injury.
Fix: Ford will notify and instruct owners to stop driving their vehicles and contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to arrange pick-up of their vehicle. Customers will be provided with a rental vehicle if needed. The dealer will replace the engine compartment fuel line, free charge. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA Campaign: 12V431000
Component: 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 (freeze plug) may become dislodged resulting in significant loss of engine coolant.
Risk: As leaking engine coolant evaporates on the hot engine, the glycol may ignite causing an engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V331000
Component: 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 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V413000
Component: 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 attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
Risk: A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
NHTSA Campaign: 26V011000
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 2732)
Engine →4 issues
While driving 60 mph on the freeway, your engine suddenly lost power and decelerated without any warning lights appearing on the dashboard. You had to stop in traffic. A mechanic later found that the head gasket had failed and coolant had leaked into cylinder two. This appears to be a recurring issue with this model year. Fixing this will require replacing the head gasket and inspecting the cylinder for damage.
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Your car is losing coolant from the reservoir and leaking fluid around the engine flange. A mechanic initially quoted $400 to replace the flange, but later said it was just a worn O-ring seal, though repair costs escalated significantly. The vehicle has been in the shop multiple times since November 2025 without being fixed, and you're now facing repair bills over $1,100. Repairing this will likely involve replacing the engine flange gasket or O-ring seal to stop the coolant leak.
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Your engine's coolant is leaking into the cylinders during normal driving, which causes a loss of power and overheating as the coolant level drops. When this happens, your car automatically goes into limp mode to protect itself from further damage.
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Your 2013 Ford Escape with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine is experiencing overheating issues, and a diagnostic test has revealed a cracked cylinder head with coolant leaking into it. You've noted that other 2013 Escape models with the same engine have been recalled for similar thermostat and overheating problems, but your vehicle hasn't been included in that recall. The repair will likely involve replacing the thermostat and repairing or replacing the cracked cylinder head to stop the coolant leak.
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Electrical System,engine →3 issues
While driving your 2013 Ford Escape, your passenger noticed smoke inside the vehicle with no warning lights appearing. A mechanic found that the engine cover had cracked, allowing oil to leak onto the engine bay where wires and parts had burned from the heat. The mechanic determined there had been a fire under the engine that could have spread to the vehicle itself. Repairing this issue will likely require replacing the cracked engine cover, addressing the oil leak source, and inspecting or replacing any burned wiring and engine components.
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Your 2013 Ford Escape has ongoing electrical and engine problems similar to a known recall issue, but your vehicle isn't included in that recall according to the dealership. Multiple mechanics have been unable to fix the problem, which concerns you especially now that you have a newborn in the car.
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Your 2013 Ford Escape with the 1.6L engine may experience coolant leaks from faulty tubing, which can cause the engine to overheat. This overheating can also cause the temperature gauge and related computer systems to fail, leaving you without accurate temperature readings. The manufacturer has not issued a full recall for all vehicles with this issue. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the faulty coolant tubing and possibly related engine cooling components.
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Steering →2 issues
Your car's steering suddenly locked up three times starting in January 2026, making it impossible to steer. While you were parked in safe locations each time, you're concerned that if this had happened while driving on a street or highway, you could have crashed. Restarting the engine unlocked the steering the first time, but that didn't work for the next two incidents, and no warning lights appeared to alert you beforehand. Your mechanic diagnosed a failed electronic steering gear assembly and replaced it at a cost of $3,471.
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Your steering wheel became stiff and hard to turn on three separate occasions while driving, with no warning light appearing on your dashboard. The mechanic found that your power steering rack was defective, which is why you had to use excessive force to steer the car. The dealer and manufacturer were notified but didn't offer any assistance. Fixing this will likely require replacing the power steering rack.
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Unknown Or Other →2 issues
While driving on the highway, your Ford Escape suddenly lost power and began smoking heavily. You saw flames coming from under the hood on the passenger side, and the fire quickly spread across the front of the vehicle and into the interior before firefighters arrived. The engine warning light and oil pressure light came on just before the vehicle shut down. This may be related to a known recall issue affecting 2013 Ford Escapes with 1.6L EcoBoost engines, where engine overheating from a cracked cylinder head or a faulty engine block heater can cause fires.
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Your rearview camera isn't working properly. Even though Ford has issued a recall for 1.74 million vehicles with this same issue, your VIN hasn't been included in that recall despite your camera being defective. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the rearview camera unit or its wiring connector.
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Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine →2 issues
After your car was serviced at the dealer for a transmission bushing recall, your cabin began filling with acrid smoke when idling for more than a minute, especially at stop signs or in slow traffic. This smoke issue started immediately after the recall service and has forced you to open windows to breathe. Additionally, your transmission is slipping in park again, suggesting the original recall repair may not have been completed properly. The dealer may have inadvertently caused the smoke problem during the service work, which likely involves checking and potentially replacing components in the electrical or engine bay that were disturbed during transmission work.
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While parking your vehicle, you noticed burning smoke coming from the heater vents and middle console area, which stopped after you turned off the car. You've also experienced hesitation or vibration while driving at 60 mph, and you suspect this may be related to unresolved recalls for your model year. A Ford dealership inspection is recommended to diagnose the smoke source and drivability issue.
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Power Train →1 issue
Your transmission suddenly stopped working and completely disengaged while you were driving in the middle of an intersection, leaving you unable to move the vehicle. This created a dangerous situation where your car was stranded in traffic. The transmission may need to be inspected, repaired, or replaced depending on what caused the failure.
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Unknown Or Other,engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your car has a coolant leak that's getting into the engine, causing the coolant container to need refilling every day. You've already replaced the coolant reservoir and bypass valve, but the leak continues and is causing the engine to stall. Your mechanic has advised the car is unsafe to drive due to this engine contamination issue.
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Engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your car has a leaking fuel vacuum line to the gas tank, which is causing gasoline odors inside the passenger area. Additionally, your engine is leaking oil rapidly — even after an oil change a month ago, the oil level has dropped significantly. Both of these issues are fire hazards and the fuel leak can expose you to harmful fumes. The Ford dealer has quoted $1,400 to repair these problems, which were supposedly addressed under previous recalls.
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Power Train,unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your turbocharger's wastegate solenoid is causing the engine to over-boost, and you've already replaced it once without fixing the problem. You're also experiencing heavy coolant leaks. You've noticed that other 2013 Ford Escapes with 1.6L engines have recalls for overheating and fire risk due to cylinder head issues and fuel line leaks, but your vehicle isn't showing the recall on Ford, NHTSA, or Carfax websites despite having the same symptoms.
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Electrical System,air Bags →1 issue
Your airbag warning light started flashing and now stays on continuously, making your car unsafe to drive. A Ford dealership diagnosed a faulty airbag sensor requiring a $2,000+ repair, but you discovered the airbag system was already replaced under recall in 2016. You're requesting financial assistance from Ford since this recurring problem appears to be a design issue rather than normal wear and tear.
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Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
While opening the moonroof, you noticed smoke coming from the radio/navigation system area and pouring out through the vents, with a burning smell. After shutting off the vehicle and waiting about 10 minutes, the smoke stopped. This could indicate an electrical fire risk in the dashboard, especially given the vehicle has recalls for running hesitation, burning smell, and front vibration.
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Suspension →1 issue
Your Ford Escape's rear subframe crossmember has developed rust holes that were discovered during a dealer inspection, though the main structure still appears solid. While there are no warning lights or drivability issues, rust in this structural component is a concern that should be evaluated by a mechanic to determine if it affects safety or requires repair. The rust holes are located on both the front and back edges of the subframe.
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