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#549 of 651 idling 2013 Escape
by tl9
Jan 23, 2013 (4:31 pm)
Can someone tell me what their 2013 Ford Escape SEL 2.0L engine idles at.
#550 of 651 Re: idling 2013 Escape [tl9]
by automelon48
Jan 24, 2013 (12:43 am)
1250 RPM after a cold start.
900 RPM during warm up.
750 RPM when engine is at full temp.
In gear or neutral seems to make no difference.
#551 of 651 Ford Escape 2013 S
by jluian
Jan 27, 2013 (10:43 am)
I bought my 2013 Ford Escape this week I drove it for 200 miles, now my dashboard lights are flickering on and off non stop. It kill the battery overnight. Re-charged it and it is always going on . What am I supposed to do.
#552 of 651 Re: Ford Escape 2013 S [jluian]
by bdyment
Jan 27, 2013 (10:52 am)
Take it to your dealer. It is under warranty. Let them fix it.
#553 of 651 MyFord Touch upgrade
by explorerx4
Jan 28, 2013 (3:45 pm)
My wife downloaded the software upgrade onto a memory stick and requested her new NAV card on Saturday afternoon. It looks like the SD card got here today, which is pretty quick.
#554 of 651 Re: Ford 2013 escape deceleration, drag & lurching when engaging gas pedall. [usa1fan]
by jjkelley
Feb 05, 2013 (11:48 am)
having the same issues and it's on it's 3rd time back in. They say it is normal, it is the computer talking. I am afraid of getting into an accident. They want to put a black box on it. Now the sensors are going off when I am driving, like I am going to hit someone, and there is nothing around me. I think it is the computer, because it doesn't happen every time??? anyone else had this happen?
#555 of 651 Re: Ford 2013 escape deceleration, drag & lurching when engaging gas pedall. [jjkelley]
by bogey235
Feb 05, 2013 (11:55 am)
My sensors go off when it is snowing. I am guessing the sensors are picking up the snow flakes. It is very irritating!
#556 of 651 Re: Ford 2013 escape deceleration, drag & lurching when engaging gas pedall. [bogey235]
by jjkelley
Feb 05, 2013 (12:44 pm)
Not snowing!!
#557 of 651 some driving observations
by explorerx4
Feb 06, 2013 (7:38 pm)
My wife has had her 13 AWD Ti for about 4 months and 4400 miles, but tonight was the first time I drove it any distance, about 15 miles. Actually, the 2nd time I ever drove it.
Compared to our 09 Limited V6, the ride is much more compliant, despite the 19 wheels.
It's a little softer off the line from a stop, as she has mentioned.
Idle has some vibration, but after that very smooth and plenty of power if you want to use it.
It down shifts way too often, but I expect this to work itself out by 10k, based on the other Fords I have owned or currently drive.
BLIS is helpful and not intrusive, as i have read in some reviews.
Pretty quiet on the highway compared to the '09, too.
Seat backs really hug you sides and heaters are strong.
The built in garage door opener works and is a nice feature.
I usually split my driving between 2 Explorers.
#558 of 651 2013 Escape 1.6 Ecoboost oil change [milano327]
by 2013escape4
Feb 09, 2013 (2:34 am)
Space is very limited and expect oil to have to be cleaned of the block and ancillary equipment, at least what I have found (and by the Ford tech’s comments for the first “free” oil change, a real pain), notwithstanding having the removal and replacement of the undercarriages aero-dynamic shield .
The Ford “spec” for the FL-960S is Height 3.360 in., Outside Diameter 3.150 in. The horizontal positioning of the filter only allows a few turns to loosen/or tighten with the use of an end type filter socket using a low profile ratchet so I have found a “strap type” filer wrench much better saving time, aggravation and I’m sure the inevitable bent cooling fins trying to remove the filter with the ratchet /socket.