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2013 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

7/100

#14 most-complained of 15 Escape Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 7 out of 100 — #14 highest of 15 Escape Hybrid model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 80% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine4 (80%)
  2. Airbags1 (20%)
  3. Brakes1 (20%)
  4. Electrical System1 (20%)
  5. Fuel System1 (20%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (20%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)
2013 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2018Apr 2018Aug 2018Oct 2018Mar 2019
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Mar 2019; peak Aug 2018 (3).

2013 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 compared with other Escape Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011Good2937030.5
2012Best2115030.5
2013Best750—
2020Avoid1002881—
2021Avoid861221—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid ranks #14 of 15 among Escape Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 7/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), airbags (1 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 93,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Ford Escape Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.