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Ford is pulling back 6,146 Escape SUVs from the 2013 model year due to a potential issue with the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines that could lead to an engine coolant leak. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that if the leaked coolant evaporates on the hot engine, there is a risk of fire. The cylinder head cup plug may get dislodged, causing a significant loss of coolant. To address this, dealers will secure the existing plug and install an additional cover plug. The recall reference number for Ford is 12S39.
The 2013 Ford Escape had to be recalled due to coolant leaks in the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.
Ford recalled a number of 2013 Escape models due to a problem with leaking engine coolant.
I own a 2013 Escape that had a coolant leak problem fixed under an extended warranty in 2018. Unfortunately, the leak reappeared around four months ago. I reached out to Ford in the hopes that they will assist me with resolving this issue once more.
I dealt with the same issue back in 2018 with my 2013 Ford Escape SEL. I didn't realize it was a known problem back then. Fortunately, I had bought an extended warranty, so I took it to the Ford dealership for nearly 2 months for repairs. Now, in 2021, the issue has resurfaced. The coolant reservoir is leaking into the engine area, and as I wait for a solution, I'm diligently monitoring the coolant every two weeks. It's incredibly frustrating, to say the least.