2013 Ford Escape latches/locks/linkages problems
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2013 Ford Escape — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH on the freeway, the front passenger’s side door suddenly came ajar. The "Passenger Door Ajar" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 22V413000 (Power Train) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.”
filed Feb 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or…Campaign 20V331000 · Jun 8, 2020
- A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or…Campaign 16V643000 · Sep 6, 2016
- Left rear door child lock was built incorrectlyCampaign 13V085000 · Mar 7, 2013
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Escape | 53 | 3% |
| 2019 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 29 | 3% |
| 2014 Escape | 65 | 3% |
| 2012 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 Escape | 4 | 0% |
| 2010 Escape | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.