The service and repair manual for the 2013 Ford Escape — 2.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | SE Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · SE Sport Utility 4-Door · SEL Sport Utility 4-Door · S Sport Utility 4-Door · S Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Titanium Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 10 recalls · 3,667 complaints · 120 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 Escape manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 820
- General Information 1,751
- Accessories & Equipment 4,375
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 525
- Body & Frame 1,126
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 302
- Restraints 292
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 220
- Electrical 2,690
- Suspension 187
- Engine Mechanical 410
- Transmission 294
- Engine Performance 2,620
- Rear Hub Nut 98
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 Escape
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 13V584000Ford 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.
- Engine · 13V583000Ford 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 vehi.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 12V336000Ford 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.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 22V413000Ford 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 attac.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 20V331000Ford 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 l.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages · 13V085000Ford 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 no.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — doors › latch · 16V643000Ford 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.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — pedals and linkages · 12V319000Ford 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.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 12V431000Ford 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 (freez.
- Electrical System — wiring · 15V813000Ford 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,.
Owners have filed 3,667 complaints and Ford has issued 120 technical service bulletins for the 2013 Escape. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 Escape manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 Escape?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 1.6L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the SE Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, SE Sport Utility 4-Door, SEL Sport Utility 4-Door, S Sport Utility 4-Door, S Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Titanium Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2013 Escape problems does it help with?
10 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 Escape, covering fuel system, gasoline, engine, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2013 Escape wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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