2013 Ford Escape Hybrid
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2013: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 219 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 443 |
| 2009 | 153 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2020 | 287 |
| 2021 | 124 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
4 of 5 total reports mention: engine.
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
"Takata recall" I was driivng on a city street when I was t-boned by a vehicle who ran a stop light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-06
Also filed under Service brakes and air bags
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2016-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-10-29 Door Latch Failure
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2018-07-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-12-27 Loss of Motive Power
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2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.