2013 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 2,739 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ford Escape overview page.
What owners report
“2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL 2.0L. RECURRENT ISSUES WITH "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW" DISPLAYING WHEN CAR IS STARTED (FIRST INSTANCE AT 5817 MILES, NOW AT 11K…”NHTSA complaint 10531591 — filed 07/24/2013
“WHILE DRIVING, IN HUMID WEATHER CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND BEGAN LURCHING, SHUDDERING AND JERKING. CENTER, DRIVER SIDE SCREEN (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL) DISPLAYED "ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10522299 — filed 06/28/2013
“WHEN THE START BUTTON OF THE VEHICLE IS PRESSED, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SYNCH PANEL OF THE VEHICLE WILL ENERGIZE BUT THE STARTER MOTOR WILL…”NHTSA complaint 10522361 — filed 06/25/2013
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Ford Escape have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ford Escape: 331 of 2,739 complaints on file (12.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Escape have in total?
2,739 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 49 involved a crash, 88 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
