EngineHigh
1.6L/2.0L EcoBoost coolant intrusion and overheating (fire-risk recalls on early cars).
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Confirm all recalls completed; check coolant level and history.
2013–2019 Ford Escape · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ford Escape typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,600
- Top three risks, from
- £1,980
- Worst case, everything
- £6,500
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2019 Ford Escape is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £2,110–£6,500 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineHigh
1.5L EcoBoost internal coolant leak.
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check for unexplained coolant loss and misfires.
TransmissionMedium
Rough or delayed shifts.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Test-drive through the gears for smooth engagement.
BodyMedium
Door latch recall (doors that may not stay closed).
Door / window mechanism£130–£600
Inspect · Confirm the latch recall was completed and doors latch securely.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Ford Escape this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.