There are a number of issues that can go wrong with starting system and make your 2013 Ford Escape car won’t start or hard time to start – This article guides you through some of the facts behind the starting system, and the components that may be to blame, and tells you what action you can take to try to remedy each situation.
Introducing Ford+Alexa–bringing the amazing capabilities of Amazon Alexa from your home to the road. By using the Ford+Alexa app and connecting via SYNC ® 3 AppLink ®, you’ll have access to Voice Navigation, Traffic Information, over 30,000 Skills, Amazon Prime shopping and can even control your supported Smart Home devices. R/Ford: Ford stuff goes here. Having trouble downloading the latest Sync update? If you've tried downloading the current update for Sync only to have it bring you right back to the download page, there is a reason for it. I contacted Ford support and was informed that the 4.4.
Sync Updates Not Downloading from Website Not sure if I am the only one having this issue, but I have Sync updates available for my F150 and no matter what browser I use I cannot download the file it just refreshes the page. Mar 01, 2017 Some owners can download Ford Sync 3 updates over Wi-Fi by following these simple instructions. If you have any problems along the way, a Houston Ford sales professional will be happy to assist you. Setting up automatic updates for Ford Sync 3. Start the Ford car, truck or SUV and activate the Sync system.
No lights on the 2013 Ford Escape dashboard
If no lights coming on in the dashboard and no other electrical consumers work, the battery could be completely dead or there is no connection between the battery and the vehicle electrical system. Check if the battery terminals look tight. If the battery is completely dead, jump starting might help.
2013 Ford Escape the key won’t turn in the ignition
If the key won’t turn in the ignition, it could be for a couple of reasons: Often this happens when the steering is locked by the ignition lock with the front wheels turned aside or when one of the front wheels is pushed against something. In this case, try turning the steering wheel left and right while gently jiggling the ignition key – this might help to release the steering lock.
2013 Ford Escape No Start, No Sound, No Crank when you turn the key in the ignition:
If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a low/dead battery or there is no connection between the battery and starter.
Check the battery and the terminal cable connections. If they look really corroded, you need to clean the battery posts and cable connectors or replace the cables and try to start the engine. Also check the starter. The solenoid attached to the top of the starter can fail, as well as the components inside. Replace starter solenoid, starter contacts, starter assembly or repair starter circuit as required.
The 2013 Ford Escape car makes a clicking noise but won’t start:
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If you turn the key to the “Start” position, but the engine won’t crank; all you hear is a single click or repeated clicking coming from the engine compartment. Very often this could be caused by a low battery or poor connection between the battery and starter.
Check the battery and the terminal cable connections. If they look really corroded, you need to clean the battery posts and cable connectors or replace the cables and try to start the engine. Also check the starter. The solenoid attached to the top of the starter can fail, as well as the components inside. Replace starter solenoid, starter contacts, starter assembly or repair starter circuit as required.
The 2013 Ford Escape engine cranks over but won’t start:
There are many possible causes, but we know it is neither a battery nor a starter problem. Just remember: a vehicle will always require air, fuel, and the ignition to operate.
Check the fuel. You may be out of fuel, or the fuel isn’t getting to your engine. If the wrong amount of fuel is being injected into the combustion chamber, or being injected at the wrong time, the engine will not start. Again, this will be a case where the engine cranks over, but will not actually run. This could be caused by a few different parts including the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel injectors, and fuel lines. Some of those options are a stretch, but do have an effect on the system. Start with the fuel injectors, and make sure they are clean.
If it’s not a fuel problem, the electrical spark isn’t getting through to the spark plugs. Check the spark. Without spark to ignite the fuel mix in the combustion chamber, the engine will not start. It will turn over or “crank over” but will never actually run. Spark issues are not limited to the plugs. Check the spark plug wires, the distributor or module, and plug gap. These all have a huge effect on the function of the ignition system.
Hi All,Quick history. Just got my 2013 Flex SEL that was built in Sept. 2012 so it's been sitting for more than a year. I went to update SYNC this morning and it failed. ON my SYNC update page it shows last update Sept. 2012 so the system has never been updated. (You would think the dealer would do this for you).
I followed all the steps to update; it starts to update, then I get a message 'You have already updated your software...', Then it shows another screen like it's trying to update, then a 4th screen saying installation failed.
Why Won't My Downloads Start
I have followed all the steps:
1. Download file to HD
2. unzip file
3. copy all files to 4GB USB drive (formatted FAT32)
4. Turn on Flex, engine running
5. Radio on
6. Insert USB drive (Install starts automatically but I get the error sequence above. I posted the screen images below. Sorry, they go by quick so camera focus is a little off.
After the first failure I reformatted the USB and tried from scratch with the same results. Any ideas on how to make this work? There is nothing else on the USB drive. I downloaded and installed on Mac OS X but that shouldn't make a difference.
OK, it won't let me attach photos.
1st screen: Installing file...(1 of 10)
2nd screen: You have already updated your software successfully. Please remove the USB drive.
3rd screen: Installing file...(1 of 10)
4th Screen: Installation Failed! The installation has run out of space or does not work with this version.
Anyone knows what my next steps are? Please don't tell me I need to go back to the dealer.
- Tom