2014 FORD ESCAPE Power Train Problems

see attached documents: Subject: Ongoing Unresolved Recall Issues and Safety Concerns with My Ford Vehicle I am writing to formally express my deep concern and frustration regarding my Ford vehicle, which currently has 15 open recalls that have gone unresolved for nearly two years. During this time, I have contacted every Ford dealership within a 50-mile radius of my home in repeated attempts to have these recalls addressed. Each dealership has provided a different excuse for not completing the necessary repairs. Some initially allowed me to schedule service appointments, only to cancel them once they realized the work involved recall issues. In several cases, I was never notified that my appointment had been canceled—I only discovered this when no one showed up. Other dealerships claimed they did not have the required parts and assured me they would contact me once the parts became available. To date, none have followed up. One dealership required that I speak with a supervisor before scheduling any recall work, but despite multiple messages, my calls were never returned. On one dealership’s website, I attempted to schedule the recall repairs online. The system showed numerous open appointment dates until I selected “recall service,” at which point all availability disappeared, and I was unable to proceed. Each dealership I contacted referred me elsewhere, passing responsibility without resolution. Ford has been fully aware of the potential safety risks—including the risk of serious injury or death—associated with these recalls, yet I was repeatedly told it was “safe to continue driving.” This was clearly not the case. Recently, while driving, my vehicle suddenly lost all power and stopped moving. I managed to pull over to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. As the tow truck driver prepared to load my car, it unexpectedly lurched forward on its own and crashed into the tow truck. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the incident caused significant front-end damage to my vehicle. It could have easil

Whenever I got the vehicle at the middle of 2025 I had issues with the shocks hub assembly axle motor mount electrical issues trunk was opening and closing by itself. Recent recently I drive it to Savannah and the vehicle started to skip and would not switch gears while I was driving down a 70 mph Road. I almost wrecked due to an issue with the vehicle I have looked up the recalls that hasn't been repaired on the vehicle and I believe it has something to do with unrepair recalls or maybe there is a recall that wasn't found or reported because I've seen a lot of recall information about the transmission. I also had a incident with the door unlocking and locking while my nephew was in the vehicle after stepping out the doors automatically locked but I still had the driver door open. My nephew freaked out cuz he can't get out the vehicle. The vehicle has some other issues that I do not know how to explain and if there is any possible way that the unrepared recalls has something to do with the repairs that the vehicle need now then I would like something done immediately. There is 19 recalls on a 2014 Ford escape. Now out of those 19 only two have been reported for my VIN number but I believe due to the car being sold five different times within a short period of time no one had the time to actually report the issues wrong with the vehicle I think people were just trying to get rid of it because they knew something was wrong with it.

MY CAR HAS 15 RECALLS AND 3 different FORD dealerships REFUSES TO do recall work This has gone on for more than 2 years. They claim to have done recall work that has not been done. It has a defective transmission. It took off while in park and hit a tow truck.

Transmission has violent jerking and shuddering. Sometimes it has hard time accelerating. Dealer doesnt want to do anything. It is still messed up

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifting to reverse, there was a loud popping sound coming from the transmission. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who replaced the transmission fluid, but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Mileage: 138,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the local dealer sent a mobile mechanic to the residence to repair a bushing on the vehicle. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was repaired, but the mechanic had forgotten to replace a tubing on the vehicle. The vehicle failed to start, and the contact's husband noticed that the tubing was disconnected. The contact's husband was able to attach the tubing, and the vehicle restarted. While her husband was driving the vehicle and making a turn, the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping. Roadside Assistance was contacted and left the parking brake activated during towing. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and several DTC were retrieved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the customer service at the manufacturer, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered an failure with the muffler. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Mileage: 115,000

My car loses power, I’ll go to get in interstate or just pull out of somewhere and I’ll press the gas and it’ll barely go. I’ve almost got hit multiple times. I take it to have it looked at and all I get is they can’t seem to see the problem but it’s there and extremely dangerous. After talking to several people apparently ford escapes are known for this problem yet ford doesn’t want to acknowledge there faulty parts. I have two small kids and this is dangerous and going to kill people

Vehicle keeps slipping in and out of lower gears.

1. The transmission has continuously slipped and stuck in gears when significantly outside of standard RPM:Speed standards for the vehicle. 2. The vehicle has recently started leaking oil via a lower pressure valve. 3. The engine thermostat and/or sensor need to be replaced with faulty internal temperatures being registered. 4. The rear collision warning and camera system started malfunctioning after an update that happened middle of 2024. The camera won't work at all approximately 50% of the time. 5. The brake issues haven't been fully diagnosed, but I'm aware of the model year/series of vehicle having several faulty components that could have a hand in the weakened braking. 6. I recently had AAA come diagnose the vehicle (reference the photos provided). My objective is to have my vehicle included in the widespread recalls that were released for my car model, year, and overall series. For some reason my VIN in registering as a vehicle that qualifies for the recalls but seems to have the exact same issues. I'm more than happy to take part in an investigation and or third-party inspection to expedite the process as well. I've also included the reports I've found when searching for the 2014 Ford Escape recall/repair list (via your website and others).

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and jerked, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was an oil leak. However, the source of the oil leak was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that recently while the vehicle was being repaired, the dealer found an oil leak by the rear turbo and diagnosed that the solenoid valve was damaged and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (POWER TRAIN), and the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not repaired a second time because the VIN was no longer under recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Mileage: 129,000

See attached document for complaint.

See attached document for complaint.

Transmission failed around 81,000 miles resulting in a costly repair. Luckily I was not on a busy highway at the time so I was not in imminent danger.

The transmission failed on the highway. I put a lot of money in repairs on this vehicle since purchased in 2022 and stopped working in 2024. The vehicle has the defective 6f35 transmission. Paid almost 5k to repair the transmission alone. Ford has issued no recalls for thos claim but they knew it was defective.

My wife was driving the car on the interstate, when suddenly a "TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW" message was displayed on the screen. Immediately after the message, the vehicle lost power. She managed to limp the vehicle off the interstate to an access road, and eventually into a parking lot. We had the vehicle towed to a local transmission shop. The independent shop told us that the torque converter had failed, causing damage to the transmission. We paid to have the transmission replaced. Three or four days prior to this event, my wife had noticed that the engine seemed to be revving higher than normal when accelerating. There were no warning messages displayed at that time.

Was traveling for work in Ohio. On a major highway at night. The road was under construction and therefore had merging lanes and a reduced speed limit coming up. I passed 5 trucks before the merge to get ahead them before the tight lines. As I was passing I was losing power. Very dangerous in the left lane! I eventually was able to cut some people off with my flashers on to get to the right lane. There was no shoulder! My car continued slowing in 55mph construction zone. I was finally able to get on a shoulder. I was able to turn the car on and off around 8 times to limp off the highway to a near by Loves truckstop. No leaks or smoke. There was no warning. The transmission failed. Towed to a local Ford dealer. 370 miles from home. They were zero help. Had it transported to a dealer at home. Total catastrophic trans failure. Around $6700 to Ford with no discounts from them.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera screen had displayed the message “Rear View Camera Not Available” on a blue screen while attempting to reverse. The contact stated that while shifting into park, the vehicle intermittently displayed a message that the vehicle was not in park. Additionally, while shifting into drive, the RPM increased, and the transmission felt like it was stuck between gears. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V159000 (Back Over Prevention) and 22V413000 (Power Train), and the repairs were completed. The vehicle was not repaired a second time because the VIN was no longer under recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,100.

Mileage: 50,100

The vehicle make model and year has had recalls in the past with regard to the transmission and I recently purchased the vehicle a few months ago and the transmission started slipping and is now not operational.

Initially diagnosed as a coolant leak due to requirement to constantly add coolant. There was no evidence of a leak. Shortly thereafter the car began experiencing hard starts and illumination of the check engine light (CEL). Code showed number 3 cylinder misfire. Subsequent starts had white smoke in conjunction with rough idle and CEL. Took to my mechanic and he said this is a known issue with this Engine and quoted me 9K for repairs. I did some searching online and found that this issue is VERY well known and Ford is currently in litigation over it.

Driving along at 60 mph suddenly my car stops going in heavy traffic and won't move,, then it accelerated to high RPMS and was stuck, then it hard shifted into gear and it lundged forward fast and went about 5 feet then it wouldn't move. Almost got killed on a busy hwy. because of it accelerating on its on out into traffic while it was in park, then just came to a dead stop. The only way I can describe is it was not moving in park, then it was like it shifted by itself and lundged forward and stoped like it was slammed into park from a high speed but it did it this on it's own while the shifter was in park. It took off again and I drove it to the side of the hwy, and turned it off. Called and got a friend who has a trailer to come tow me. I Cranked my car to see if it would move to get it on the trailer. I Slowly drove it up on the ramps and got about half way up, then it stopped wouldn't move again, still in drive it rolled back down the ramps on its own, I was just sitting there and it was idling was like the rpms were higher than normal so I shut it off for a minute. Got back in it cranked it up put it in drive and it wouldn't move, put in in reverse it backed up but it was revved up and shifted hard, so I put it back in park and it spit and spuddered so I shifted to neutral an then car just shifted into drive and took off on it's on and drove up missing the ramps and ran into the back of his trailer, crushing my front end. Then it wouldn't move again. Winched it on the trailer, got home and it drove to get it off the trailer, but I'm terrified to drive it.

Transmission failed after only 83k miles. Also needed entire engine rebuilt. Sunroof liner also became loose, as well as Backup camera failed.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated with the message "Pull Over Engine Overheating" displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who was not able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred and had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion into the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that prior to the engine failure the transmission failed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

Mileage: 220,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the transmission was jerking abnormally while shifting gears. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was not available.

Mileage: 85,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), the vehicle unintendedly shifted into reverse. The contact stated that several times the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a code reader and retrieved a DTC code for an engine misfire in cylinder #3. The contact cleared the code; however, the check engine warning light returned. The contact stated that upon the start of the vehicle, there was heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes and the engine. Due to the failure, the contact immediately shut off the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. The contact was informed that there was a coolant intrusion in cylinder #3, resulting in engine failure. The engine was replaced. The contact stated that shortly after the engine repair, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact reversed the vehicle into a parking spot and then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer. While at the dealer, a mechanic discovered metal shavings inside the transmission fluid, causing transmission failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was 113,081.

Mileage: 113,081

I have a 2014 Ford Escape that is leaking antifreeze from the reservoir. I see that 2013-2015 Ford Escapes had a recall 17V209000 but I'm being told it is not my vehicle. I would like to know why if my 2014 is having the same issue?

At 104,000 miles the cars ability to shift gears was gone. Engine Light comes on dash. Took to certified mechanic and they confirmed it was a TRANSMISSION failure and I needed a new transmission. There were no warning lights on prior to the failure. Vehicle has had one owner and has been serviced regularly. All records to prove it. Cost of repair, $6000!!!!

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the message "Transmission Fault - Service Now" was displayed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, however, the engine only revved, and the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact pulled over, turned off, and restarted the vehicle however, after shifting to drive(D) the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Mileage: 165,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power and failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the contact noticed that there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and discovered that there was fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle onto the ground. No further information was provided. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 163,000.

Mileage: 163,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a whining type noise was present coming from the transmission, the vehicle would not properly accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal, and the message "Service Transmission" was displayed. The cause of the failures was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Mileage: 107,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at approximately 45 MPH the vehicle began to make a loud winding and roaring coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. The contact put a new set of tires and replenished the rear end grease, however the vehicle continued to make this abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed. The contact was informed that they would need to replace the rear drive unit. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 MPH, while preparing to make a left turn at an intersection, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Mileage: 89,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission shifted hard from third and fourth gear, and the vehicle jerked abnormally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that while pulling out of a gas station, the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was shifted into reverse and steered out of the spot by a gentleman passing by. He steering wheel was adjusted and placed in the vehicle was shifted into drive(D). The contact also stated that the "Steering Assist Fault - Service Required" message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Mileage: 148,000

The transmission on my 2014 Ford Escape went totally bad at 91,000 miles. I had to replace the transmission at a cost of $6,780. I have read that this has happened to many 2014 Ford Escapes with low mileage. There should be a recall on this vehicle.

Vehicle is have coolant intrusion through cylinder walls. Car is overheating and burning coolant, large amounts of white smoke coming from tailpipe.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

The low coolant level came on the car. We were told that they sensor needed to be replaced. We paid $1500 to replace that. The low coolant level light has back on 5 times, then the check engine light comes on and the car shuts off. It has left me, and my daughter stranded on the side of the road and in the middle of the highway. We were told they are not sure what else to do, here is a bottle of coolant from the dealership and keep bringing it back in. Next issues are it won't go over 20 MPG, my daughter was crossing a major highway, she lost power and the car started to shake. We are now told that it is the transmission. There was a recall replaced on it back in 2023. Not happy at all with ford and very unsafe.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerked and hesitated before returning to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Mileage: 128,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to decelerate and failed to exceed 70 MPH. The transmission service required message was displayed. The contact stated while shifting gear, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Mileage: 115,000

The transmission is slipping. When you try to get it up to forty forty-five it jerks and boggs down almost stops in it place. Have to slowly press the exceradtir to get it moving again almost causing be rear ended there is a noise and ive carried it to a couple ford dealers me they honestly weren't sure whats going . Also the washer motor went out for no reason . But mostly my concern. Is the transmission issues. There is a light that comes one it's like the two tires on the back lights up

veh running hot and low on coolant; took nearly a gallon to set coolant level when checked. after cycling coolant & getting heat into engine found coolant entering the combustion chamber cracked head or gasket. engine misfire upon start up; white exhaust smoke. check egine light also on.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 30 MPH. The check engine warning light and an unknown sensor warning light were illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving the following day, and the vehicle decelerated from 65 MPH to 10 MPH, nearly causing a semi-truck to crash into the vehicle. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle for 15 minutes. The contact stated that he restarted the vehicle, activated the hazard lights, and continued driving at 40-50 MPH. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while driving and exceeding 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The dealer determined that an unknown sensor had failed, and the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered due to the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Mileage: 125,000

Transmission failed without warning while driving on March 18, 2024. There were no previous issues, warning lights, symptoms, etc. The acceleration suddenly stopped, and the car struggled to move. This put me and other drivers at great risk of physical harm. The problem has been confirmed to be a serious transmission issue by our master mechanic and now needs to be replaced.

Transmission failed without warning while driving on March 18, 2024. There were no previous issues, warning lights, symptoms, etc. The acceleration suddenly stopped, and the car struggled to move. This put me and other drivers at great risk of physical harm. The problem has been confirmed to be a serious transmission issue by our master mechanic and now needs to be replaced.

My engine coolant kept disappearing with no signs of a leak and no overheating. Then one day it was driving fine when I stopped at a red light and it stalled so I tried to restart it but every time I put it in gear it stalled so I had to get it towed to a mechanic and the diagnosed it as transmission failure. It never showed signs of transmission issues and never had a check engine light on or anything. Worst buy ever

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made a popping sound and then lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, but the transmission failed to shift into reverse(R) or drive(D). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Mileage: 99,000

Coolant circulation as part of recall 17S09. Not sure if my car was affected but it’s not right. We have change coolant bottle and coolant seems to be going somewhere and can’t figure out if my car was with this recall. Also already had to rebuild transmission. It was destroyed. $5000. Will never buy a ford again

The contact's girlfriend owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The transmission warning light illuminated later. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

While driving down the interstate, this car started smoking and i was unable to use the brakes. Its like the braking system locked up. I couldn't push the brakes because it was down to the floor hard with NO intentions on stopping. Emergency brakes were needed to stop this vehicle. The gear shift does not seem to in the correct position. Seems to be some type of powertrain issue. The coolant was leaking and there was no vacuum on the motor. The drivers door latch is defective, when opening the door it doesn't retreat, the latch stays in the open position. The backup camera is defective, doesn't show you are backing up. Dashboard shows brake lamp default an brake lights not out.

With no warning or indication the car would not go into gear. When put in reverse the car went forward. The car then bucked and the wheels kept spinning. I shut the car off and turned it back on. I had my children in the car. I was able to drive up the road and then the car made some crazy noises and would no longer accelerate. The car then indicated it needed to be serviced due to the transmission. No warning. No indication. Just died. I got this car a month ago.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature indicated that the vehicle was overheating, and the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed that the coolant reservoir was abnormally low. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the coolant intrusion had damaged the engine, requiring the long block to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N12. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Mileage: 50,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted from park to reverse but failed to reverse. The vehicle was pushed out of the parking space and the vehicle was able to be driven. No warning lights were illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The mechanic stated that the transmission port needed to be repaired; however, the vehicle was not repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 98,750.

Mileage: 98,750

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly jerked. The contact stated that after shifting into drive, the message “Shift to Park” message was displayed. The service transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a general failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 149,000.

Mileage: 149,000

My car's coolant is leaking, this may lead to many belts breaking and engine failure. There are many reports online about coolant leaking and totaling the Ford Escapes. This puts me and others at risk because my car could stop working at any time while driving it. My dealership has noted that the coolant was leaking, but did not notify me about it. No warnings or lights came up on my car besides telling me my coolant was low, I refilled it multiple times.

My entire automatic transmission system failed at 122,000 miles without warning as I was driving down the highway. I heard a whirring noise and as I accelerated and started jumping and making clunking noises as it shifted gears. Eventually I was unable to move at all and turned and rolled to the side of the road. This could easily cause an accident as there was never any warning signs my transmission would go out. The car never pulled up a code or flashed a warning system before I was left stranded. The car was checked out by a mechanic and the transmission is completely finished. After researching the problem cars of my same make and model have been experiencing this issues around 80,000-120,000 miles for years and ford has made no attempt to rectify the situation or solve the issue.

My entire automatic transmission system failed at 122,000 miles without warning as I was driving down the highway. I heard a whirring noise and as I accelerated and started jumping and making clunking noises as it shifted gears. Eventually I was unable to move at all and turned and rolled to the side of the road. This could easily cause an accident as there was never any warning signs my transmission would go out. The car never pulled up a code or flashed a warning system before I was left stranded. The car was checked out by a mechanic and the transmission is completely finished. After researching the problem cars of my same make and model have been experiencing this issues around 80,000-120,000 miles for years and ford has made no attempt to rectify the situation or solve the issue.

The car takes off late (delayed) after pushing on the gas pedal. The shifting is also not responding, for example, I placed the car in “REVERSE” gear and the car actually went forward like it was in DRIVE.

Mileage: 128,529

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NOT SHIFTING GEARS

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while shifting into reverse or drive, there was a loud slamming sound coming from the transmission. Also, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who completed NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) repair and informed the contact that the failure had been remedied during the recall repair. The contact stated that the failure continued to occur and later caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was examined at the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission axle was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Mileage: 136,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon depression of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated without warning and the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to move once shifted in reverse(R). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact recently had the vehicle serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) which she linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Mileage: 121,000

At a traffic light when the car failed to engage. I could accelerate but transmission did not go in gear. After 3 cycles of the traffic light I was able to get it to the side of the road, it was then that a transmission warning light came on, it never had before. After towing to repair shop I was told that the transmission needed replacing, $9000. I then learned of the “recall” by Ford, but my VIN number is not listed. This issue could have bern very dangerous as I was heading to the mountains. I’ve had my car serviced meticulously and Ford never flushed or serviced the transmission. They should be repairing my car at no cost!!

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift gears and suddenly lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was able to restart but briefly failed to shift into drive before returning to normal functionality. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train); the VIN was included, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but advised the contact that recalls were a one-time free repair. The failure mileage was 144,500.

Mileage: 144,500

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there would be no assistance for the dealer assessing a diagnostic fee. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

I got off work and was heading home one of the streets i Devon is uphill. As I’m driving up the hill the car just started rolling backwards. I hit the breaks and turned car off and back on and even thought it was I. Drive it would only go backwards. No matter what I did it was jerking and acting like it didn’t have power even though the rpm’s was up. I mechanic came to check on me and during his inspection we discovered damages to the passenger inner tire end rod and struts so I had that repaired and the the front axle need replacing cause it wasn’t even turn to move the wheels. so I had to replace that as well. I assumed the axle was the issue but it still was driving like it didn’t want to go forward. I then say the some transmission stuff on recall so I just parked it until the pets was available. My car stopped in July 2022 and I just got the repairs done august 21,2023. I drove it about 30miles total and now I have a red indicator light that say TRASMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW!!! This is absolutely unacceptable and ford motor company really need to fix these transmission failure problems. Before all the recalls kills somebody. There are no indicators that tell you something is wrong until it’s wrong. Peoples lives are in danger more and more everyday the fact the manufacturers only care about the consumers money and not their safety is mind blowing. Selling badly made vehicles and the consumers are the one who suffer the most!!!!I hope y’all look into this very soon and help the little people that’s really trying to help ourselves!!!! Had 70,000 miles when I purchased it and now 7 years later it has on 105,200 miles on it…. Not sure van 40000 miles in 7 years. With other minor breakdowns I didn’t name.

The car began making noise an did not want to shift. After getting the vehicle into drive, the car stopped moving while driving in heavy traffic.

The transmission torque converter failed on the 2014 Ford Escape. Transmission is causing safety issue by not properly accelerating when gas pedal is pressed. This slowed movement could cause traffic crashes. Engine revs to high RPM but torque converter does not engage properly. The issues was confirmed by local transmission shop. Owner of the shop says he sees a lot of these failures in Ford Escapes. A warning message "Transmission Malfunction Service Now Warning" did appear. Ford is aware of the issue based on the TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN called 1.6L EcoBoost – Illuminated MIL And/Or Transmission Malfunction Service Now Warning With Only DTCs P0741 And/Or P1744.

Backing out of my garage and my car suddenly stopped, I put it in Drive and it went forward, then put it back in Reverse and it seemed ok. Went to 1 store and could not back up the car would not move. Again, put it in Drive then Reverse and it did back up but did not sound good. I slowly drove home, called my mechanic drove it 4 blocks to him and he concluded that it certainly was the the transmission. I had no warning lights or any or any other symptoms prior to this happening. My mechanic called the dealership where I had purchased the car because the mileage was so low, 40, 684, he was hoping that they would cover it, but was told my warranty ran out by 1 year, so I was out of luck. I also called the dealership and was told the same thing and they also said that "how do you know that it was the transmission?" That was really insulting. I also called Ford in Detroit and was told the same thing, not under warranty. I did some research, and have since learned, that Ford has known about the faulty 2014 Escape transmissions and has not not anything about it.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal to move from a stop, the vehicle started jerking. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that at the next stop sign, the vehicle experienced the same failure. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted to drive(D), the vehicle independently shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and the contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 84,500.

Mileage: 84,500

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifted to drive(D), the vehicle independently shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and the contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 84,500.

Mileage: 84,500

I own a 2014 Ford escape and with 100,000 miles the transmission give up and start skipping this transmission very expensive on the ford cars therefore, no longer purchase another Ford The repair was $5000

In March 2022, my ford escape transmission went out due to torque converter. It just broke down without any indict light warning. I paid almost 6K to have it replaced include all transmission programming, controller. In May 2023 and June 2023, my ford escape just quit for no reason without any warning. I tried to start it up, the dashboard of red battery and red oil light came on. I was stuck in traffic for over 4 hours with this problem. It put me in critical risk being injured or killed since I am deaf. It just shut off completely without any noise or foul smelling or any warning. I brought it to several shop for this problem and they found no problem. They are clueless. They tried to blame on transmission. I refuse to pay 6-7K for transmission again. Ford need to step up and own up their problem, and correct the problem.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and failed to accelerate as needed. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to check for recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Mileage: 210,959

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was running rough. The contact stated that the engine had misfired. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the coolant level was low. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who topped off the coolant. The contact also received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate mileage at the time of the failure was 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 45,000

Unknown- I purchased my Car in 2021 and I’ve had ongoing transmission issues since I purchased it. As of now the issues have gotten worse. I had the transmission recall repair done, but it did not fix the jerking way my car was driving. The repairs keep getting more costly and I don’t believe there’s an actual fix, but rather that this vehicle was sold with a faulty transmission. As of now I can’t drive my vehicle because last month there was a fire under my hood and it’s totally unsafe for me and my family to be in. Ford won’t take any responsibility but they’ve already had to buy back vehicles for settling them with bad transmissions. This is not new for them.

Mileage: 120,000

Amongst SEVERAL problems with this vehicle, it often slips out of gear while driving. Which has caused me to have to stop in the middle of the lane. It has had multiple mega fuses go out. It will often say “power steering fault” and then the message will go away. I am genuinely scared to drive this vehicle because I never know when the power system is going to go out. I have always stayed up to date on maintenance and it has less than 90k on miles. I do not understand why this has not been pulled off the market. It seems like all the escapes before mine were pulled for the same issues.

I pulled into the parking lot of my employment. I put my vehicle in park. I went to turn the vehicle off and when I did the dash light came on saying it was not in park. It stated that it was in S. I do not use sport mode. I then called the local dealership. I learned it was a recall on the shifter bushing. They called a tow truck who came out and picked it up. The tow driver stated it was in fact the bushing was damaged/missing. He manually put it in the gears so that he could load it and took it to the dealership. They fixed the recall and are waiting to hear if the tow fee is covered under the recall so that I can go pick it up.

Transmission failure. Problem confirmed by dealer and two other certified mechanics, in 2022 and 2023. No warning lights or messages given on dashboard. Technicians found codes when vehicle was scanned. Problem only become noticeable when driving vehicle by then it was to late. Transmission would not shift properly coming to stops and trying to accelerate after stops or very minimal speed slowing or accelerating. This occurred on interstate and local driving. First occurrence was December of 2021at around 68,000 to 70,000 miles. Had transmission repaired and was told by mechanic they were problematic and it was a design flaw. Dealer admitted to problematic issue also. Second occurrence was March of 2023 with 77,000. I am currently trying to decide what to do. It is currently available for inspection. I made a formal complaint against Ford to the BBB in 2021 about this issue and they would not offer any assistance. I will make another complaint as of April 2023. I will no longer buy any Ford products.

It seems like my transmission kicked out on me in the middle of a busy intersection. Now my car is stuck at work while I figure out where to take it and how to pay for transmission repairs.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into drive(D) or reverse(R), the vehicle was shaking. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no error codes were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TRANSMISSION ISSUES.

Mileage: 122,076

Transmission Yes, you can inspect it upon request. Our whole family was in the car, on a main road, we were all at risk It has been confirmed it’s the transmission. Insurance is aware. We were unaware of any problem, no lights on dash. Driving on a main road and the car just stopped working. We had to coast to a space place to stop. And then the car didn’t move forward or backwards.

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS OF THIS VEHICLE.

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS OF THIS VEHICLE.

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS OF THIS VEHICLE.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they repaired the bushing shifter cable. The failure recurred and the steering wheel became stiff. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately causing the contact the steering wheel became stiff. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately causing the contact to side swiped another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.

Mileage: 21,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping between gears and making a grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not immediately accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was a clunking sound while shifting into gear. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Mileage: 68,000

UNKNOWN SSM 48397 SSM 48397 - 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC - 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, Or 2.0L GTDI With DTC P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, Or P018D - FLP Sensor Available Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, or P018D. If normal diagnosis leads to a biased or failed Fuel Low Pressure (FLP) sensor, the sensor is available without the need to order the entire fuel line assembly. The FLP sensor, located on the fuel supply line to the high pressure pump, provides the low side fuel pressure input to the PCM so the Fuel Driver Module can be controlled accordingly. The FLP PID can be viewed in the Datalogger and then compared to a manual pressure gauge per pinpoint test HC in the PCED to validate the sensor is working properly. The Fusion/MKZ catalog has been updated to show the sensor availability.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking occasionally while shifting gears. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The failure occurred approximately 10 times within 6 years. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that the transmission failed due to a fractured and detached torque converter. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking occasionally while shifting gears. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The failure occurred approximately 10 times within 6 years. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that the transmission failed due to a fractured and detached torque converter. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Mileage: 60,000

The gear shifter bushing separated from the transmission and would not engage the transmission. The car, luckily, was in Park. There was a previous recall in 2018 that supposedly fixed this problem, but I now have the car at Ford trying to get the issue resolved. It appears this same problem is being discovered on later model Ford Escapes and other models. Here's an excerpt of the recall from the Ford site: DEARBORN, Mich., July 18, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are: Select 2013-16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013-14 Ford Escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings. Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 550,000 2013-16 model year Ford Fusion and 2013-14 Ford Escape vehicles to replace shifter cable bushings. On affected vehicles, the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may detach from the transmission. A degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission may allow the transmission to be in a gear state different than the gear shift position selected by the driver. The condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to “Park” and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in “Park,” with no warning message or audible chime. If the parking brake is not applied, a degraded shifter cable bushing that detaches from the transmission could result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Wife was driving car and just stopped going up a hill. Car was on and transmission was in drive, but when she pressed accelerator, it would Rev up but not go anywhere. Had to be towed home. This is an ongoing problem with the transmission in these models. I have no idea why there has been no recall. This is extremely dangerous. Please make Ford recall these transmissions. They are already being sued for the same transmissions in other vehicles. Thank you

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the gear shifter was hard to shift. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping out of gear. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair however, the dealer informed her that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

Extremely dangerous: car is stalling while driving. Typically, this issue occurs when starting my vehicle and pulling out into the road. Majority of the time this has occurred in smaller/neighborhood streets without much traffic. However, there have been a few times this has occurred when pulling out into traffic, or worse: trying to make a left and being stuck in on-coming traffic. This issue has been on-going for over a year (date of the first occurrence reported below), but is very intermittently occurring. I have taken my vehicle into a mechanic and Ford certified dealership, and no codes show up. I’ve left my car with the dealership to attempt to recreate the issue, and they’ve been unable to. This has occurred at least 50 times by now. I’ve found plenty of forums of reports of the same issue occurring. One reference with hundreds of comments of people searching for answers how to fix the issue: https://www.fordescape.org/threads/engine-stalling-or-cutting-out-while-driving.22274/ Luckily, I have been fortunate to not have had an accident occur because of this malfunction…yet. There has never been a recall for this issue, and Ford should be held accountable. This is a very dangerous hazard!

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting from the park, the transmission shifter became stuck and could not be moved. The contact stated that the failure occurred after shifting to drive(D) and reverse(R). The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Mileage: 140,000

I was driving my 2014 Ford escape and it was cold temperatures but I came to a stop sign and when I went to go it was like I was in neutral it would not move it had never done this before and I was pushing the gas and the engine just raced. I turned the vehicle off and restarted and it went like nothing had happened. But as I'm driving it started slowing down and like it was stopping but it was still running, I continue pressing the gas showed I had 6000 rpm and was only going 31 mph, started jerking and I pulled over shut the engine down and repeated it again until I was able to reach my destination. I tried moving my vehicle and it didn't want to move shut it down about 6 times and restarted and eventually able to get it to move but am afraid to drive because it has never done that and I was in A LOT OF TRAFFIC with no warning of any issues.

Vehicle stopped driving while on highway. Transmission will not go in gear. Have had the bushing checked and it is good. The Vehicle only has 117,000 miles. Serviced regular. Ford has no remedy. Have reset the ecm and it will drive for a little while and then stop working.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact rolled the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) in June 2022 after the repairs were completed. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,499.

Mileage: 139,499

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the gear shifter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,913.

Mileage: 174,913

Vehicle would shift hard. Eventually the vehicle would rev rpm's but not shift into 1st gear and engage. There was no warning light. Initially the vehicle's gas pedal would depress without driving. Slowly the vehicle would creep into 1st gear but not drive faster than 2 mph. Turning the vehicle off and on and waiting 5 minutes allowed the vehicle to drive for a short time. The vehicle completely stopped shifting and had to be towed. Ford Dealers said they couldn't get the car in for service for over a month. This is my only vehicle. I need to get to work. I've had to rent a vehicle for over 5 weeks. An independent transmission shop is putting in a remanufactured trans for $4,700. The vehicle had trans failure at 122,000 miles. This trans shop had 4 other Ford Escapes in for transmission replacements; all were the body style of my 2014 Escape SE. There are many transmission complaints with the 2014 Ford Escape body style car. Please force Ford to recall and repair/reimburse for this awful transmission.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that he had experienced several failures with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where an unknown software update was completed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while he was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who recommended that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Mileage: 140,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train), the mechanic at the dealer found additional failures to the transmission and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Mileage: 86,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train), the mechanic at the dealer found additional failures to the transmission and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Mileage: 86,000

After accelerating from a stoplight on a 55mph four lane highway, a thud noise came from under the hood, the RPMs went all the way up, and my car started accelerating and lurching forward before finally falling to a cruise. The gears shifted in a wild manner for 15 seconds while the car continued to cruise and I tried to slowly accelerate to keep up with the speed of traffic. I was able to pull into the right lane of the shoulderless road, turn off and exit the vehicle and get myself to safety. The road has lots of industrial facilities, so lots of trucks and commuters alike, so while standing there waiting for the local PD there were several close calls with people slamming into the back of my stopped and stalled out car. Had the car in front of me rapidly decelerated while my car was mysteriously accelerating, I could have easily rear ended them. Further, with my car stalled out in the middle of what is a shoulderless busy highway, there was a huge opportunity for either me or somebody else to have been involved in a tragic crash involving a disabled vehicle. My car was towed to a repair shop nearby and they were able to replicate the result. They advised to take it to a Ford dealership which is where I had it towed next. The dealer confirmed the torque converter failed and caused debris (metal fragments) to enter and essentially destroy the transmission. Police helped keep my vehicle and I safe with their lights and helped me push my car to the nearest cross street to wait for a tow truck. They did not investigate the issue, but one independent mechanic and the Ford dealership service tech did. There were no warning lamps, engine lights, or other symptoms prior to and during this event. Only after I stopped in the middle of the road did the standard check engine light come on. The torque converter issue is known by Ford after speaking to their corporate "Customer Care" team, and I (and others) are lucky to have avoided serious injury/incident

Recall 22S43 is serious enough for Ford to "ground" the vehicle for safety concerns for potential injury to the driver, passengers, and bystanders. I spoke with their recall department on 11-21-2022 and explained that the car is on the Island of Molokai, HI, which does not have a Ford dealer. Rather than authorize a local repair shop to fix the problem, they said I'd have to ferry the vehicle to Oahu at my expense, a very complex, EXPENSIVE, and time-consuming undertaking. And, since I live in AZ, I'd have to fly to HI, rent a car, and spend at least a week there. Why Ford will not authorize a local mechanic to affect repairs is baffling and presents a dilemma for me and the other Ford Escape owners on the island.

I was driving down the road and the transmission slammed into the next gear so I took it to the garage and they plunged it in and said it was a incorrect gear ratio in between 5-6 not to drive it that the transmission will go out and someone might hit me and I have small kids that ride with me so I am afraid they may get hurt or killed now it sits at house and I have a bank payment on it. A friend of mine has the same thing and his was recalled in June but my number did not make it in the recall can you please add it to the recall so I can get it fixed and drive it and my family be safe in it. Thank you so much [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle needed to warm up for thirty minutes. Additionally, the vehicle experienced the transmission slipping while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure but declined to perform the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V4130000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 65MPH, there was a sound coming near the front driver’s and passenger side wheels intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

There is a safety recall on this vehicle. I never received the alert that the part was in stock. I had the actual problem happen to me where I put vehicle in park. Shifter was in Park. I exited the vehicle and it started rolling away. As I jumped into the vehicle to stop it from hitting another vehicle (fortunately it did not roll over me) , I opened the drivers door and it got caught on a large bush/tree which caused the door to hyperextend open and now the door does not close correctly at the top and it is scratched up / paint chipped. I am asking that Ford pay for fixing the door as I did what I was supposed to do (set emergency brake but it snapped right at the same time), but they are refusing to pay for the repairs to the door.

Contacted local Ford dealership(s) in reference to 2 open recalls on my vehicle: Transmission gear shift linkage and door latches. I was made aware of the door latch recall when I was traveling with my 2 children who were in the back seat and the back door opened and would not latch closed. Upon researching, I found the 2 recalls and have tried for over 4 months to get it repaired as it is a serious safety issue. I was advised that it could be in the repair shop for 2-3 months and I would not have any transportation as they stated they do not have "courtesy" vehicles. I feel like Ford should honor the recall in a timely manner which they are NOT. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while driving with the accelerator pedal depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact's granddaughter received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was parking the vehicle, the gear shifter seized and failed to shift to park(P). The granddaughter activated the parking brake to park the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle in for service. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that she received recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who completed the recall repair. However, the contact stated after the vehicle was returned to her, the vehicle was stalling while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated she had parked the vehicle at her residence and upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle started but was inoperable. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to tow the vehicle to their location. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while shifting into drive, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 54,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift to the intended gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that on multiple occasions the shifter failed to operate properly and was stuck in reverse. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured shifter cable bushing. The contact was informed that the shifter cable bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Mileage: 129,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a humming noise and the vehicle inadvertently slowed down while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and placed the shifter in park. The contact then stated that after a few seconds, she placed the shifter in reverse but the engine revved and the vehicle failed to respond. The transmission fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and produced codes: P0731 and P0733. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 121,778.

Mileage: 121,778

My 2014 Ford Escape failed to moved forward when I put on gas. I took to ford dealership They refused to do repair. I showed them safety recall notice 22s43/nhtsa recall 22v413. They said is not related. They asked for $4800 transmission and $500 for batteries.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and the transmission was slamming into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the gear ratio between the 5th and 6th gear was incorrect and needed to be corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V286000 (Steering) and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while at a stop light, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle with the Transmission Fault Service now message displayed on the instrument panel with DTC: P0741 (Powertrain Control Module). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Mileage: 91,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "high temperature" was displayed. When the failure occurred, the motive power was suddenly reduced and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. Additionally, the transmission warning and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who indicated that although the "high temperature" message was displayed, the engine was not overheating. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Mileage: 78,000

Was driving 35mph and car started jerking and lost power to gas pedal. I placed it in park, and then in drive. The speedometer trusted to 110 and then it jerked some more, heard a horrible whining noise. I drove home with same issues, about 6 blocks. Then I got a transmission failure message on my dash. Could put in park. Put my e brake on. Had it towed to the dealership. Car only has 55,000 miles on it. Been meticulously maintained. There were no warnings before this incident. Dealership called and said my transmission needs to be replaced. Well we do t have 6000 to fix it and ar still making car payments. I have seen thousands of these complaints online, why isn't Ford doing something for the consumer. This should be a recall. I am not a happy customer

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine revved loudly while the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. Additionally, the vehicle jerked while driving. The vehicle was towed to the place of employment. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 45 MPH, the transmission slipped and the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 5 MPH. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the RPM revved up but the vehicle failed to respond. The message "Transmission Fault" was displayed. The contact's husband veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Mileage: 74,000

The car was shifted into drive and remained in neutral. When the car was shifted into Park, the car started to drive forward.

The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his mother-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Check Transmission" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the powertrain control module needed to be replaced. However, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Mileage: 45,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking spot and approaching a stop sign, she heard an abnormal popping sound. The contact shifted into park(P); however, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact engaged the electronic parking brake. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front axle had detached from the transmission. The dealer replaced the driveshaft seal and bushings, and the transmission fluid; however, while driving a month later, a bystander informed the contact that the vehicle was leaking fluid. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer Sunset Ford (11700 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127) where it was diagnosed that the front axle had created two holes in the transmission, which caused the transmission fluid to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165, 842.

Mileage: 165,842

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking spot and approaching a stop sign, she heard an abnormal popping sound. The contact shifted into park(P); however, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact engaged the electronic parking brake. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front axle had detached from the transmission. The dealer replaced the driveshaft seal and bushings, and the transmission fluid; however, while driving a month later, a bystander informed the contact that the vehicle was leaking fluid. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer Sunset Ford (11700 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127) where it was diagnosed that the front axle had created two holes in the transmission, which caused the transmission fluid to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165, 842.

Mileage: 165,842

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed and the RPM revved; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact’s son was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The contact also owns a Ford Fusion with the same transmission issues.

Mileage: 110,000

So I called Nelson Ford today they told me that I had 3 recalls on my vehicle according to the website here I've had 15 recalls they say I had 3 recalls. Now my car hesitates when it accelerates and doesn't shift right they say that the recall as nothing to do with the transmission itself. That the recalls only covers the cable bushing only and if it fails then they will fix it only of I can't move the car and that I get it towed in. And now I have a lemon and I can't offord to replace the transmission if the same problem exists . And I feel like ford is not taking responsibility for there lemon car

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle was driving rough and hesitating before losing motive power and stalling. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road The vehicle was able to be started and the engine would run, however, the vehicle failed to move in any direction. The contact waited about 10 minutes to restart the vehicle and at that point the vehicle would only move a few inches before the vehicle stalled and loss acceleration. The engine would rev; however, the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed and remained unrepaired at the residence. The contact had inspected the vehicle and learned that the transmission had failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 105,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the power doors had failed to operate as needed and would independently lock and unlock at various times. The contact stated that the infotainment screen would intermittently display a black screen which caused the backup camera to fail to operate as designed. In addition, the contact stated that the START/STOP button would fail to respond after multiple attempts. On two separate occasions, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact had called the dealer and made an appointment; however, once she arrived, she was informed that parts for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently three times on the same day. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact monitored the vehicle speed by slightly depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that she parked and turned off the vehicle; however, upon returning to the vehicle, she noticed that the vehicle was still running. The contact also stated upon attempting to reverse, the gear shifter was placed in reverse(R) but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the instrument cluster did not indicate the gear position the transmission had moved to. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 105,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated upon making a turn and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and decelerated independently. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the used car dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission assembly and the turbocharger needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer for 5-6 months until repaired. Upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer and driving to her residence, the vehicle was shuddering significantly. The used car dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to bring the vehicle back. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Mileage: 91,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to drive forward or reverse while the gear shifter was shifted into the intended gear. Additionally, the vehicle rolled away while the gear shifter was shifted into park(P) and the parking brake was applied to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a parking lot. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. Scarsdale Ford (887 S Central Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583) was also made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 148,000

I am told the bushings on my transmission... are either missing or damaged I am now told I need a new transmission I can't even drain my transmission the mechanic. I took it to tells me that's the only thing holding my transmission together. So I believe the the shifter and various part of the transmission have been recalled. All these recalls have damaged transmission it shakes from 3 gear to fourth gear I can't afford a new transmission.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that whenever the gear shifter was placed in reverse(R) the vehicle failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle instead moved in an unexpected direction. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter cable bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Mileage: 150,000

iWHEN DRIVING THE CAR I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR WOULDNT MOVE. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AND IT MOVED VERY SLOWLY TO GET IN MY DRIVEWAY. THEN THE NEXT MORING I WENT TO GET GAS ON THE WAY BACK TO MY HOUSE THE SAME THING HAPPENED. hAD THIS HAPPENED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN I COULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY AN ONCOMING CAR. THE NEXT MORNING I HAD ITTOWED TO BEACH FORD IN MYRTLE BEACH. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO GOOD NEW TRANSMISSION COST 8000.OO DOLLERS WITH PART AND LABOR IF THIS HAPPEN ON HIGHWAY WHO KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPEN

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate with a transmission message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 151,000

Car would not shift into Drive. Reverse did work. Car towed to mechanic replaced transmission!

It started to act like it was stalling out so I stopped on the side of the road and opened the door to listen. The car was in gear but the brake peddle was pressed all the way down. When I opened the door the panel came up with a warning saying the "Transmission not in Park press Ok". So I pressed Ok and closed the door. I drove forward a few inches, listening thru the window with the door closed. It still wasnt acting right so I stopped in the middle of the road, moved the gear shifter to Park and noticed the drivers panel indicated the gear the car was in was Neutral even though the shifter is in Park. I got out of the car and moved it out of the middle of the road and it went over a small hump I couldn't see, and slid into a fence. I spent the next 25 minutes trying to rock the car to either move backward or forward and away from the fence, obtaining a few bruises (nothing serious) in the process, and was unable to move the car on my own. I had to engage the parking brake, lock the car, and started walking to look for help or cell phone service, as I had none where I was. After a stranger stopped to help get it off the road completely, I watched YouTube videos of easy fixes for the problem and found a video explaining how to "push" the neutral safety locking switch, inside the dash surrounding the gear shifter, tried this remedy and it allowed the gear shifter to move and shift into Neutral or any of the gears below (ND12) but will not shift into Park or Reverse. I had someone follow me home and got the car to my house after it happening one more time on the way. The soonest my local Ford dealership could get it in for service is September 8th (roughly 3 weeks after onset of issues and immobilization). I spoke to Customer Service and they told me the car would have to be diagnosed as due to the recall. There's no remedy until hopefully Oct2022 and wont provide a rental until then. Said we'll see what programs I qualify for even though I owe $3400 on my loan.

My transmission shifter cable bushing failed while on a car ride home with my son leaving me stranded 96 miles from home. I had to pay $450 to tow it home. Ford doesn't have any parts to fix my vehicle that I can not drive and only recommends I rent a car until October. I can not afford this as I am a single mom and teacher....school resumes in 2 weeks.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated while attempting to make a right turn from a complete stop, the gear shifter was in drive (D) but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact's husband continued to manipulate the gear shifter until he was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter and an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notification, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration after taking her foot off the brake pedal. The vehicle drove across six lanes of traffic and was unable to stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact applied the parking brake and was able to stop the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the gear shifter inadvertently shifted out of drive while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that there was an abnormal shaking coming from the transmission and the vehicle lunged. The contact stated that he was able to pull the vehicle over on the shoulder and placed the gear shifter into park; however, the vehicle started to roll in reverse. The brake pedal was depressed as the contact was able to get the shifter into drive and pulled over at a service station. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Mileage: 93,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TEANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AND STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE AND COULD POSSIBLY BE COVERED UNDER RECALL.

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TEANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AND STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE AND COULD POSSIBLY BE COVERED UNDER RECALL.

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL 22V-413. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TEANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AND STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS A PREMATURE FAILURE AND COULD POSSIBLY BE COVERED UNDER RECALL.

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED DUE TO A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *JS

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL.

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM SAFETY RECALL.

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list as the vehicle was totaled. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her daughter driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter was unable to shift to the intended gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The dealer replaced the transmission. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,269.

Mileage: 114,269

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after driving into a parking space and switching the transmission to the park position, the vehicle suddenly jolted forward and crashed into a brick wall. During the crash, the vehicle experienced significant damage to the front end but no air bag was deployed. The driver sustained neck and back injuries but no medical treatment was required. The vehicle was not towed. No police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

One day after a scheduled oil change my Escape idled very rough upon start up. The check engine light came on. I returned to the Dealer and they found the code was for the cylinder 1 misfire. the code was cleared and reported to me then it did the same thing for the next several days but no check engine light would come on. Today, upon start it idled rough and "Low Coolant require service" message popped up on my dash. Having pressure tested tomorrow to see if coolant is leaking into the cylinder.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The gear box warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who suggested that transmission fluid be added to the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Mileage: 134,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate to shift gears. The contact stated that the vehicle would also roll forward when in reverse. The contact stated that warning lights were illuminated. The failure cause was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the instrument panels fails to be illuminated due to a rear-end collision that she was previously involved in. The contact stated that she received NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and called the dealer who stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Mileage: 72,000

March 9, 2022 I was driving my Ford Escape (Titanium AWD 2.0 eco boost 83083 miles )on hwy 20 in Niceville Fl. Without warning the vehicle stop acceleration at 45mile per hour. As I stopped applying pressure to the throttle the vehicle rpms continued to over rev on their own but the vehicle was not moving and the transmission was not engaging or shifting. I pulled over into the nearest AUTO ZONE STORE, where a tech gave me a fix finder report with codes P0751 SSA PERFORMANCE STUCK ON OR OFF MOST Likely POWER TRAIN SYSTEM. I had my vehicle towed to the nearest Ford dealership in Crestview Florida. They kept the car for a week then told me to take it to the Gary Smith Ford in Ft Walton Beach Fl because they didn't have any mechanics to work on cars. Had it towed to Gary Smith FORD where it has sat in their pkg lot for the month because they say they don't have mechanics either who can work on transmissions or cars yet. The safety issue is that it literally shuts off and doesn't accelerate creating a dangerous situation while driving. I was almost hit from behind with no way to drive out of the situation.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started jerking, lunging, and was continuously shifting in and out of gears. The contact stated that the instrument panel displayed that the vehicle was shifting from one gear to another independently. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 110,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a nearby parking lot and turned off the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes. The contact's husband met her in the parking lot and drove the vehicle to the residence. Additionally, the contact stated upon attempting to drive from a complete stop, the vehicle started reversing independently. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the upon restarting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission fluid and the engine oil. However, upon test driving the vehicle, the independent mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was not drivable. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 98,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to downshift independently and stalled. The "Transmission Fault; Service Now" message was displayed. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, shifted to drive and was able to continue driving; however, the failure recurred. The contact was able to drive to the parking area. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed. The dealer also informed the contact that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Mileage: 114,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to shift gear, the contact was unable to move the gear shifter. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump started and driven to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure with the cable shifter bushing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The stated that after shifting into reverse or drive, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Mileage: 137,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and shifting to the reverse, the vehicle failed to move backward. After restarting the vehicle, the failure was still present. The shifter was then shifted to the drive however, the vehicle failed to move forward. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part needed to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Mileage: 104,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond with a whooshing sound coming from the transmission. The contact stated that the check transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission had suffered multiple failures and determined that all transmission sensors, solenoids, and other parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notification the transmission had been previously replaced after exploding at a drive-thru. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away after the failure and she lost all control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the transmission was replaced under warranty. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in the garage, the vehicle unintended accelerated causing the vehicle to damage the garage wall, garage freezer, and into the next room which was a bedroom. The vehicle was taken to a collision center for repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there were no recalls and the vehicle did not have an extended warranty. The failure mileage was 55,465. The consumer stated the vehicle is not repaired as of yet, presently waiting for the parts.

Mileage: 55,465

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. The contact also stated there was an unusual smell coming from the vehicle, and the gears were jumping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed a failure with the ECM, PCM, and battery drainage failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the gear jumping failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) for which the VIN was included. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V813000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,900.

Mileage: 84,900

Car rolled backwards down driveway dragging driver, car was in park and keys were out of ignition. I have the entire incident on video, it was recorded by a security camera.

I've brought my car in to the 4 dealership in Detroit Lakes and they charge me a 150 bucks to tell me that there's nothing wrong with my rear rear camera but it goes in-and-out and then like the a warning will come on and say that the transmission is in park when it when it's clearly in reverse but then the rear view camera goes out and then it will just come back but ford says it's nothing you know and I can't even update my car or my Ford's sync mytouch whatever cause they tell me it might mess up the whole car.

Vehicle tends to self accelerate and lunge forward after coming to a complete stop and shifts are very delayed. Car will not shift to the next gear if you don't let off on the accelerator pedal for a moment.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle started stalling and reversing while the gear shifter was in drive(D). The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving however, the failure recurred the next day with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) which she associated with the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Mileage: 127,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting pull out of the driveway, the vehicle was shifted to drive(D) however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move. The contact stated that the gear shifter had seized in drive(D). The brake pedal and steering wheel locked up. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's father, an independent mechanic, diagnosed that the transmission shifter cable bushing had failed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 166,414.

Mileage: 166,414

IN THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION THE TRANSMISSION/ENGINE SPEEDS UP AND IF NOT EXPECTING IT A SURGE FORWARD COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. SIMILIAR PROBLEMS ALMOST EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on her vehicle for the transmission failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Mileage: 91,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 MPH, the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle would not start after that failure; and the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a linkage failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 116,048.

Mileage: 116,048

Complaint transmission failure at 108,000 miles. No dash board warning light came on. No issue with transmission noticed before the occurrence. Heard a low whining noise while driving on highway, then without any warning the vehicle lost power. Engine would rev, but not power transferred to the wheels. Able to coast to the highway shoulder. Had to have vehicle towed to repair shop. Repair cost: $5,300. I will share the cost estimate if needed. Done with Fords!

The vehicle has problems with the transmission, when stopped at a traffic light, crossroads or some other place, the vehicle vibrates and shuts off when in drive or reverse

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 - 25 MPH, there was an unknown grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be a rear axle failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Mileage: 79,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would not start. The gear selector was in the park (P) however, the gear shift indicator showed the vehicle in reverse (R). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Mileage: 140,000

I was driving in Manhattan and stopped on East 5th Street in the East Village on my way home at around 7 pm. I stopped the car on a bit of a diagonal in the middle of the street in order to get out and quickly hand something off to someone there. I put the car in park and stepped out for maybe 30 seconds without even closing my door. Then when I got back in and tried to drive the car I had no ability to shift into any gear. The gear shifting didn’t click in in any way. The car didn’t register as in park. No lights highlighted the gear on the dashboard. The 4 tires were locked but the steering wheel moved freely and everything else in the car seemed to be perfectly fine. No warning lights came on. We turned the car off and back on many times hoping the computer system would resolve the issue - but that never changed the situation. I could not drive this car. I could not move the car. I was blocking other cars. I called AAA which took an hour and a half to get to me. I had AAA put the car on a flat bed truck and bring it to my Darien CT driveway ( at great expense) and then the next morning spoke with my Ford dealership and had AAA move the car to the dealership While now having to take a subway and a train to get back to Darien I looked up what could be wrong and discovered there had been a recall of many 2014 Escapes in 2018 to replace a faulty bushing which could detach from the transmission cable and make it impossible to control the gears. MY ESCAPE WAS NOT RECALLED - BUT IT CERTAINLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN because that is exactly what happened. This was very dangerous and expensive. I’m extremely disturbed that had my Escape been fixed in this recall this then would not have happened to me. And my life would not have been in jeopardy. What if this happened minutes later when I was again driving in NYCity or on the highway ? The Ford dealership in Stamford CT discovered that “the shifter cable bushing on transmission is broken and not connected to transmission…”

Transmission just stopped engaging into gear all together around 85000 miles. Would not move at all. Had to be towed and new transmission had to be put in by Shore transmissions LLC 306 TANYARD rd. Centerville, MD 21617

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle the gear shifter cable fractured making it difficult to safely park the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon placing the gear shifter into PARK, the “Shift to PARK” message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that upon placing the gear shifter into PARK; the vehicle would roll away without warning. The contact called two dealers and each informed her that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred him to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Mileage: 200,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing and then attempting to shift into drive, the gear shifter would not function as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local dealer, where it has not yet been diagnosed. The contact was informed by the tow truck driver that the shifter cable had detached and that there was a recall from the manufacturer regarding the shifter cable. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Mileage: 75,000

While driving in traffic the vehicle lost drive power and would not engage into gear. No warning lamps or dashboard signals. The safety of other drivers became clear as I had to move the car (while coasting) from lane to side of road. The dealership called this a catastrophic transmission failure of the pump and suggests a full transmission replacement. My incident could have been far worse if on highway or heavier traffic. This failure contributed to unsafe conditions. I’m reporting this because I’ve read about many other instances of the same transmission problem on the same model and make and year.

lost power, didn't seem to get into dive on freeway could't get power on to freeway when at a stop take time to get power up to a good speed Car at AAMCO for inspection needed to re build leaking bad brushing No did not get any warning warning light came on as i went to AAMCO of low coolant only

PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO WARNING AT ALL WHILE TRAVELING AT 75 MILES PER HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY AND AN ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID CONFIRM THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT APPEARS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE YET THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO HELP THE CONSUMER EXCEPT TELL THEM IT FAILED AND THEY HAVE TO REPLACE IT FOR $6000 DOLLARS. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME ISSUE ON THIS EXACT VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING PEOPLE WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING - THIS IS GOING TO GET SOMEONE INJURED OR KILLED AS THERE IS NO WARNING OF POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION ISSUES - JUST FAILS WHILE DRIVING OUT OF NOWHERE AND ON VEHICLES THAT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING TRANSMISSION ISSUES YET. FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS BUT THEY KNOW OF THE ISSUE - THEY JUST LEAVE THE CARS OUT THERE SO SOMEONE CAN POSSIBLY GET HURT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED IN FULL AND THE CONSUMERS TAKEN CARE OF AS YOU CANNOT KNOWLINGY PUT FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS IN CARS AND LET THE CONSUMER GET INJURED OR EVEN POSSIBLY KILLED.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights appeared on the instrument panel during the failure. The hesitation continued as the contact exited the highway and coasted the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was then towed to her residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where they replaced the transmission; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Mileage: 98,000

2014 Ford Escape AWD, driving on roadway and engine light came on. Vehicle was chugging at various times and able to reach home. Checked oil, was same color not milky. Drove to dealership, on way engine light flashed and then remained steady. Vehicle chugged off and on. Reached dealership. Assessment conducted by service tech. Complete engine failure and replacement needed. Coolant intrusion into block and spark plugs in cylinders 2 and 3 fused to block. Cost estimate at $8000.00. I am required to have dealership give me a salvage amount and applied to $5000.00 remaining balance. Another vehicle will be required to be purchased. My wife and me are retired on fixed income. Another dealership repair tech. advised this is an ongoing issue with these engines self distructing. Any assistance would be appreciated.

While driving 75 mph down the highway the transmission failed with no warning lights or symptoms. Car wouldn't change gears and thankfully was able to exit the highway without an accident in a highly congested area. After pulling off the highway car would not move or go into reverse then transmission light came on. Only owner of vehicle and it was bought brand new from the dealership always being serviced by Ford. Dealership has advised the transmission failed though this should not happen at this mileage and the repair is a new transmission. This appears to be a known issue with this make and model of vehicle yet is continuing to happen. A faulty transmission that goes out with no warning while driving is a huge safety issue. Thankfully I was not hurt but Someone is going to get hurt or killed.

CVT TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THE STREET CAUSING ME TO STALL IN A HIGHLY CONGESTED AREA. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A PERFECT REAR END CONDITION..

Transmission fault: engine suddenly reved high and didn’t move. Weird noise coming on and off. No prior warning or notifications with transmission

My transmission went out at 107,500 miles while going 85 on the highway after leaving work. I was pressing the gas, but my car would not accelerate. My car was at almost 5000 RPMs and making a terrible noise. I was able to coast into a parking lot. My car was struggling to shift from neutral to reverse and was making a loud revving noise even when idle. I was almost read-ended when my transmission went out and caused others to change lanes quickly to avoid hitting me. I was lucky that I did not get stranded in the middle lane of the highway. I had my vehicle towed to AAMCO who confirmed it was my transmission. The service representative I spoke to said that he drove my car around the block himself and got stranded in the middle of the road. He confirmed my transmission was reading multiple error codes and that it would need to be rebuilt. It is still currently being repaired, but they estimated it would be around $3300 to rebuild the transmission. There was no check engine light, and the only light that was on was a low tire pressure alert due to the sudden cold weather. On the way to work that day (about 8 hours prior to the incident), my car was making a loud noise but driving fine. Once I left work, I continued to notice the abnormal noise. I stopped at a red light then accelerated to turn at the intersection. Once I turned, I made it about a quart of a mile before my car stopped accelerating. I am waiting on the official findings from AAMCO to determine what the exact issue with the transmission is.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle did not become inoperable as the vehicle failed to downshift and accelerate. In addition, the RPMs were rising to 4 but the vehicle was not shifting gears while the check engine light and check transmission warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Mileage: 98,000

I have had a 2014 Ford escape titanium 1.6L turbo, but I have had two transmissions (6F35) fail for the exact same reason. The torque converter is shooting metal into the transmission causing an internal failure. This has resulted in me having to pay for yet another transmission costing me at least $6,000 from the repair and then for acquiring a rental vehicle. I've been told by my repair shop that this is a common issue with this transmission. The failure both times has happened when I have been driving at a high rate of speed on the expressway and I suddenly lose the ability to drive the car and I have to coast to safety. The first time this happened I did experience a warning from my on board system but the second time the failure happened and nothing came up on the dash. I currently have an extended warranty through endurance that is not paying for this repair. This will be the second claim that I have made then I will have to pay out of pocket. I think there seriously needs to be a recall or some sort of redesign done on this torque converter.

I was driving down the road on my way home from the store my car suddenly stalled on me. I would have been rear ended had I not been able to pull over on the side of the road because a car was right behind me. I was fortunate to be able to not hit ant trees or mailboxes on the side of the road or that there was not a deep ditch! It could have been a bad wreck with deadly injuries. The engine was still running even though it loss power. There was no warning. The engine light never came on. I tried getting back on the the road, the car would barely go and was making a grinder /wining noise.Still on engine light or warning. I managed to get to my drive way, then the gear slipped and the car jerked bad! I was able to get it in the driveway! I had it towed to a automotive shop. The technician determined I have transmission failure! I am having to get a new transmission!!! I the car has 58,000 miles on it when it happened. It’s my understanding that this has happened to other people with 2014 Ford Escape.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while stationary, the contact shifted into reverse however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the shifter cable bushing replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

Transmission quit working and the vehicle stopped forward progress abruptly. There were no warnings on the dash. Vehicle will not shift and transmission disengages with no warning. Repair shop quoted a complete replacement at $7000.

The valve for the eco system is stuck open which causes car to stall while driving and loses power on a flat surface(most do that uphill) and revs engine rpms way too high and tranny slips. I have a aftermarket warranty that is bumper to bumper but seems everytime i take it to garage the warranty company claims the parts aren't covered. I can't afford this repair which is going to cost me $600. The company doesn't even pay for the diagnosis which is another $90. Ford investigation needs to recheck their results over

I have a 2014 Ford Escape VIN:[XXX] (mfg date 11/2013) that almost killed somebody. I put the car in Park and got out of the car, It then proceeded to roll backwards towards a crowd of people. I was able to jump back in the car and put on the emergency brake to stop the car. Turns out their is a recall : FORD Safety Recall 18S20 – Shift Cable Bushing Replacement affecting 2013-2014 Ford Escape, & 2013-2016 Ford Fusion. Unfortunately, I never got a recall notice because the recall only covers Escapes up to 9/2013. How can I get my car added to the Recall? Thank You in advance. [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of PARK. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V471000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Mileage: 107,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was a defect with the TCM module connector. The vehicle was then taken to several other independent mechanics however, the mechanics were unable to repair the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Driving on the highway I lost braking power the brake vacuum pump ceased up and broke the bolt in the cam shaft that had to be drilled out and replaced then that caused more damage to the cam and bottom end of the motor for the motor to throw the following codes: p0365 p0369 p0012 p0299 b1215 p0234 U3008 U3003 U0300 p1594 U0140 U0154 U2300 U0422 B1B36 With all these codes I did the following and am now without a vehicle thanks to FORD. This vehicle only has 58000 Miles is single owner and was well maintained till this incident now I am told the motor has to be rebuilt as the cam and bottom end are the issues with this vehicle and this has happened to a lot of people and could have cause a crash or deadly accident as no brakes and now no vehicle. The three sensors were replaced and brake vacuum pump and bolt that drives the pump from the cam along with new spark plugs and valve cover gaskets plus oil change and filter plus new battery and tires along with front rotors calipers brake pads and rear rotors and brake pads. I blame Ford for this as this is a well known issue with 2014 to 2019 models of Ford Escape Titanium 2.0l Eco Boost Engine with turbo. Garages all over the US and Canada have been just replacing the engines due to poor engineering on Fords part and I believe Ford should be held responsible to the engines replacement as it is not even 60000 Miles and I try to take good car of my vehicle only to have none now to drive. Ford Should be held Responsible.

After a 45 minute highway drive, I left my vehicle running in park to go run into a store briefly. Upon re-entering my car and shifting into reverse my engine revved but the car did not move. Initially I thought I was caught on a curb until all of a sudden the transmission caught an jolted the car backwards. I just barely managed to get the car home but after catching gears to move forward it would slip the engine would rev and then catch and jolt forward. Eventually it died and had to be pushed home. After reading online about this issue it seems common for this model and year, however my vehicle fell into a different made year. My big concern here is this happened without warning as seems to be the case with many other. Luckily i was a short ways from my destination and also parked in a parking lot when it first occurred, rather than doing 65 on the highway in the fast lane. A recall on all transmission from 2014 Ford Escapes should be activated to correct this issue. Multiple mechanics have mentioned it is a terrible year for the car, so clearly its common knowledge that Ford has slightly addressed. I do not care that I have to pay for this expensive fix, I am more concerned about it happening to other and severe accidents occurring.

I was driving in a parking lot and put my car in reverse to allow another car out of a parking spot. When I tried to put my car back into drive it was stuck in reverse and would not shift. This nearly sent me crashing into the car behind me as a result. I couldn’t even put the car in park because the shift was stuck. I turned off the car and attempted to turn it back on but it would not start. Bystanders helped push my car into a parking spot where I attempted to troubleshoot the issue. I was able to push a white lever under the shift panel to get the shift stick to move but it was then stuck in neutral and would not recognize any other gear. I had to put the emergency parking break on to keep my car from rolling into other cars around me. I did some research and found Recall # 18S20 - 2013-2014 Escape with a 6F35 Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Replacement. I contacted a few Ford dealerships in my area but they said my Vin was not included in this recall even though this is the exact issue I was having and posed a severe safety issue.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle would not shift out of the park. The contact also stated that the vehicle proceeded to drift forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The contact had the transmission replaced. Recently while at a gas station, the contact attempted to park the vehicle while in reverse; however, the gear shifter failed to shift out of reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to drift backward. The vehicle was turned off. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective gear linkage system. Unable to repair the vehicle, the contact was informed by a mechanic that he would be able to shift the vehicle into drive position however, once the vehicle was turned off, the vehicle would not restart. The contact drove the vehicle home and parked the vehicle with the parking brake activated. The vehicle then failed to restart. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no recalls on the Vin. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000

Mileage: 130,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine, the transmission, the manifold, and the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Mileage: 107,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while approaching the driveway, the gear shifter lever failed to engage properly and indicated that the vehicle was still in neutral. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to turn off the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to turn off. The battery was disconnected and the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Mileage: 155,000

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the message "transmission failure" displayed before the speed was reduced and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Mileage: 151,000

car was parked, Got into it put the shifter down and nothing would happen with the car. It appears there is a issue with the shifter cable. There was a recall for this model if it was built between may-sep 2013. This model was built in Jun of 2014. Same issue and model built at the same plant. Since it was built about 9 month later they (FORD) will not cover the fix.

THE CAR STARTED SKIPPING WHILE DRIVING ON CITY HIGHWAY. WHEN I WOULD STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT IT WOULD HESITATE TO PULL OFF THEN LURCH FORWARD. IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULDN'T MOVE AT ALL. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT, MY SYSTEM CHECK SAID IT WAS OK. I ONLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 67,000 MILES ON THE CAR. IT HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE LAST MONTH AND TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHECKED "OK"

Mileage: 67,500

AT 69,000 THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT WORK ANY MORE. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN GEAR. IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN WHILE DRIVING, UNTIL IT WOULDN'T MOVE ANY MORE.

Mileage: 69,000

THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION POWER WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. DRIVER PULLED TO SAFE AREA AND STOPPED CAR AT WHICH POINT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. NO WARNING/EMERGENCY LIGHTS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (NO CHECK ENGINE, BATTERY, OVERHEAT, OR OTHER HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISPLAYED). TOWED TO CLOSEST FORD DEALER. DIAGNOSTICS STATED TRANSMISSION FAILURE (92,000 MI; BOUGHT USED FROM FORD DEALER IN 2017 WITH 60K MILES). TRANSMISSION REPLACED. DURING TEST DRIVE FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT, FORD DEALER MECHANIC IDENTIFIED A RATTLING NOISE. THIS NOISE WAS NOT HEARD PRIOR TO THE FAILURE BUT MAY HAVE BEEN PRESENT DURING THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE BUT NOT HEARD BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER/ABILITY TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE MECHANIC RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED FLYWHEEL/FLEXPLATE. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR SIMILAR FORD CARS (I.E. EDGE) FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE AND REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL INCLUDED REPAIRS OF TRANSMISSION. ADDITIONALLY, TRANSMISSION/FLEXPLATE FAILURES IN THE 2014 ESCAPE IS INCLUDED IN A 2020 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT ALLEGING FORD ACTIVELY CONCEALED ENGINE & TRANSMISSION FAILURES. VEHICLES IDENTIFIED IN THIS SETTLEMENT SHOULD BE RECALLED. CONSUMERS WHO HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR IDENTIFIED FAILURES SHOULD BE REIMBURSED PARTS/LABOR BY FORD. THE VEHICLE IN THIS INCIDENT WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN A PRIOR ENGINE RECALL. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED BY A FORD DEALER IN MAY 2018.

Mileage: 92,000

I TRIED TO PARK MY CAR AS USUALLY, PUT THE SHIFT IN P, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE. I WAS SCARED AND UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED. I HAD TO TO DRIVE AROUND THE PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF HOME DEPOT IN DICKSON CITY AND FINALLY DECIDED TO TURN OF THE CAR. AFTER THAT I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON THE ENGINE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED AWAY TO GIBBONS FORD.

Mileage: 140,000

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SLIPS GEAR AND KICKS WHEN GOING FROM 2ND GEAR TO 3RD FROM TIME TO TIME I'M AFRAID I'M GONNA HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION

Mileage: 170,236

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING SOUND. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT-OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED A SECOND TIME AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

Mileage: 102,000

I HAVE A 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE WITH 67000 MILES AND WHEN I WAS PARKED BURGER KING PARKING LOT WITH ENGINE RUNNING A MESSAGE CAME ON THAT SAID IT WAS OVERHEATING SO I PARKED IT AND LOOKED UNDER HOOD SAW IT HAD AN ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR THAT WAS LOW SO I PROCEEDED TO GET AN APPOINTMENT FOR CLONINGER FORD MORGANTON NC FOR THE WORKS OIL CHANGE AND COOLANT RESERVOIR AND THEY CHECKED IT PUT ANTIFREEZE IN IT AND SAID ANY PROBLEMS CALL THEM. I LEFT AND IT SEEMED OK, UNTIL I HAD IT RUNNUNG IN THE DRIVEWAY AND IT WAS OVERHEATING IT SAID AGAIN SO THEN I CALLED TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED AND GOT APPOINTMENT TO COME IN AGAIN AND I WENT AND SHOWED THEM THAT THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY AGAIN SO MAYBE I HAD A LEAK SINCE THEY JUST FILLED IT UP A WEEK AGO AT MY APPOINTMENT SAME DEALER SERVICE DEPT. AFTER THEY LOOKED AT IT THEY SAID THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM CAUSING A CRACK IN THE ENGINE AND IT WOULD BE $8000. PLUS LABOR TO REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR IT AND IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WERE SEEING IT MORE AND MORE ON THIS CAR AND I WOULD BE BETTER TO TRADE IT IN. IT NOW SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY UNTIL SOMETHING CAN GET DONE. I TRULY BELIEVE CONSUMERS SHOULD BE COVERED FOR THIS WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS HERE AND WITH ATTORNEYS ON THE INTERNET WHO ARE EXPLORING SAME PROBLEM.

Mileage: 67,000

WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN CITY ROAD, VEHICLE WAS SUDDENLY IN NEUTRAL. WAS UNABLE TO GET IT TO STAY IN DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAD TO BE TOWED. CURRENTLY TRANSMISSION BEING REBUILT.

Mileage: 101,000

ON 3/20/21 WHEN DRIVING MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE MY HUSBAND AND I NOTICED A HUMMING NOISE. THEN IT SEEMED AS IF THE CAR WASN'T SHIFTING AND WAS IDLING REAL HIGH. THEN THERE WAS NOTHING, NO POWER OF SPEED OR SHIFTING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, JUST A RED LIGHT CAME ON SAYING TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW. WE HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR NEAREST FORD DEALER. TO FIND OUT THIS IS NOT A RECALL AND IT WAS A CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HE SAID IT WILL COST US $5100 FOR THEM TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH ARE BACK ORDERED. I ALSO CALLED FORD DIRECTLY ABOUT THIS AND THEY SAID IT IS NOT AN OPEN RECALL, AND THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 3 MONTHS!! I FIND THIS TERRIBLE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR 5 YEARS AND TAKEN GOOD CARE OF IT AND FOR FORD TO NOT TAKE CARE OF ITS CUSTOMERS ON SOMETHING LIKE THIS I FEEL IS HORRIFIC!!

Mileage: 112,000

ON OR ABOUT AUGUST OF 2019 MY CAR BEGAN PULLING WHEN I WAS ON THE FREEWAY. THE CAR THEN JUST TURNED OFF AND I WAS LUCK TO VEER OFF TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT HITTING ANY OTHER CARS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP (SERRA FORD IN ROCHESTER, MI) ONLY TO FIND OUT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WAS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND EVEN THOUGH IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY (MILEAGE) 112,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND FORD REFUSED TO ASSIST ME IN REPAIRING THE CAR. I HAVE PURCHASED FORD CARS SINCE 1998 AND KEPT THEM FOR OVER 8 YEARS. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION ON A CAR LET ALONE WHEN ITS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. SERRA FORD (MATT) STATED THAT THE OVERDRIVE BAND FAILED FIRST WHICH CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO OVERHEAT. THE MATERIAL THEN DESENAGRATED AND METAL WAS SUCKED INTO THE TUBE FOR THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION PUMP. HE RECOMMENDED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION BUT I WANTED TO KNOW WHY THEY ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON WHEN THE OVERDRIVE BAND FAILED? I ASKED THE SAME QUESTION TO THE REP AT FORD AND NO ONE COULD ANSWER ME. I FEEL LIKE I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER USED TRANSMISSION HAD THE SENSOR INDICATED THAT SOMETHING WAS GOING ON WITH THE ENGINE. I REALLY WANT FORD TO REFUND ME FOR THE MONEY I HAD TO SPEND ON MY TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 112,000

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE RPM INCREASED AND IT STARTED STUDDERING AND EVENTUALLY CUT OFF. TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND NOW I NEED A TRANSMISSION. THERE IS AN ACTIVE RECALL REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION BUT ACCORDING TO THEM IT DOESN'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ISSUES WITH MY CAR. I WOULD THINK ANY ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION WOULD CAUSE MY TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST ISSUE I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR. MY ENGINE CAUGHT IN FIRE FOR NO REASON AND HAD TO GET A NEW ENGINE. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH THIS CAR SINCE THAT TIME.

Mileage: 109,000

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD, DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION FAULT BY MECHANIC.

Mileage: 58,000

MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM'S TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. MY CAR WAS IN PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE, MY TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. I HAD TO GET MY CAR TOWED AND TWO MECHANICS SAID THE TRANSMISSION IS DONE. MY CAR HAS 80,000 MILES AND WAS WELL TAKEN CAR OF.

Mileage: 80,000

TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING

Mileage: 74,510

POWER TRAINED FAILED TWICE. FIRST TIME AUG '18 WITH 37K MILES AND SECOND EVENT FEB. ''21 WITH 67K MILES. BOTH EVENTS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DISPLAYS A 'TRANSMISSION FAULT: SERVICE NOW' WHICH RENDERS THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO DRIVE. FIRST EVENT RANDY WISE FORD DEALERSHIP REPAIRED BY TECH (NAME CHANDLER) OUR SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION. THEY REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY; DIRECT CLUTCH REBUILD, REPLACE FRICTION MATERIAL & SEALS..ETC. THE SECOND EVENT: SAME VEHICLE SUDDENLY DISPLAYS A 'TRANSMISSION FAULT: SERVICE NOW.' I RETURN THE ESCAPE TO RANDY WISE (MANAGER MIKE) AND INFORMED US THAT DIAGNOSES (SCOPE) "RECLUTCH FAILURE" CODE. SAME ISSUE. THEY STATED IY WAS OUT OF THERE 2 YEAR WARRANTY AND I HAD THREE OUT OF POCKET OPTIONS TO FIX & NO WARRANTY. I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE (ERICA) TO FILE CLAIM. ERICA CONTACTED THE DEALER AND RETURN BACK TO ME IN 5 MINUTES STATING THE THREE OUT OF POCKET COST WAS MY ONLY OPTIONS. NO ESCALATION WAS OFFER BESIDE WIRTING A NOTE TO THE AS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. I REQUEST THE NAME OF TE FORD ZONE MANAGER FOR SE MICHIGAN AND SHE COULD NOT PROVIDE THE CONTACT. TRANSMISSION FAILURE TWICE WITH LESS THAN 68K MILES. THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE WHEN COMING TO A STOP. UPON TAKE OFF FROM A STOP, IT WOULD HAVE VERY LITTLE POWER OR HIGH RPM'S & MOVE SLOW CAUSING SAFE DRIVING ISSUES. PLACING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE (FROM PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD... ROUGH, CLUMPSY THE WHOLE TIME WE HAVE OWNED. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN FORD, FORD PRODUCT ADN FORD AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE WORK. THIS VEHICLE IS A LEMON AND SHOULD BE A LAW PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM SUCH FAULTY FORD PRODUCTS.

Mileage: 67,000

WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, IT WENT OUT OF GEAR AND ACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL

Mileage: 80,000

I WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR SUDDENLY SEIZED UP LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND WOULDN'T MOVE AND IS NOW UNDRIVABLE. AFTER RESEARCHING I HAVE FOUND THIS YEAR VEHICLE IS KNOWN FOR THIS TO HAPPEN.

Mileage: 105,000

THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THERE ARE 3 INTERNAL FAULTS

ON 8/6/20, I BACKED UP TO THE WAA GARAGE DOOR, STOPPED, AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. THE SHIFT LEVEL INDICATED THAT IT WAS IN PARK, BUT THE ONBOARD COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE/NEUTRAL, THE LAST GEAR USED. THE BATTERY WAS DETACHED IN AN EFFORT TO RESENT ANY ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THIS ACTION WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL, AND THE CAR REMAIN "IN GEAR". THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, AS IT WAS NOT ACTUALLY IN PARK. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN AN ELECTRICALLY "ON" MODE, FURTHER CAUSING THE BATTERY TO FULLY DISCHARGE AND DIE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR 8/12/20. DEALERSHIP REPAIR NOTES INDICATE "REPLACED TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE DUE TO BUSHING ON TRANSMISSION LINKAGE BEING WORN OUT. THIS DESCRIPTION MATCHES FORD RECALL NOTICE 18S20, FOR A 2014 FORD ESCAPE, 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION AND NHTSA RECALL NOTICE 18V471000. THIS REPAIR WAS COMPLETED 8//17/20 AND PAID OUT OF POCKET. REQUESTING RECALL EXPANSION TO INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE, AND COMPENSATION FOR OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES.

Mileage: 93,938

THE TRANSMISSION WENT ON A STREET DRIVING TO WORK, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE

Mileage: 100,000

MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE JUST HAD ENGINE LIGHTS COMING ON AND OVERHEATED AND JUST QUIT RUNNING.

Mileage: 80,000

TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION, WARNING LIGHTS ON THURSDAY, 12/3/20, MY DAUGHTER RETURNED HOME AND EXPLAINED THAT SHE NOTICED A WHINING SOUND AS SHE TURNED INTO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. ABOUT 2 HOURS LATER SHE STARTED THE CAR FOR ME AND I COULD NOT DISTINGUISH ANY SOUNDS TO BE CONCERNED WITH AND TOLD HER SHE WOULD BE FINE TO DRIVE IT TO HER VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE'I SAID''IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE ANYTHING THAT WILL CAUSE IT TO DIE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.' WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER LEAVING CALLED TO SAY THE CAR WAS LOSING POWER AND BARELY MOVING ON A BUSY CITY STREET. SHE HAD TO COAST ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC WITH NO POWER TO GET TO A STREET WHERE SHE COULD WAIT FOR ME. ULTIMATELY WHERE SHE WAS STRANDED WAS A DANGEROUS SPOT TO BE FOR OTHER CARS TURNING ONTO THE STREET BECAUSE OF A WALL BLOCKING THEIR VIEW OF HER VEHICLE UNTIL THEY MADE THE TURN. WHEN I ARRIVED I CONFIRMED THAT THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEARS BARELY GENERATED ANY MOVEMENT. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT ABOUT 3 MPH TO REACH A PARKING LOT (IT TOOK ONE MINUTE TO GET THE CAR OVER A SLIGHT HUMP TURNING INTO THE PARKING LOT) WHERE I LEFT THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT UNTIL I COULD HAVE IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. FORD DIAGNOSED THE FOLLOWING 'SUSPECT TORQUECONVERTER INTERNAL FAILURE SENT METAL THROUGH THEPUMP (WHINE) AND THROUGH OUT THE REST OF THETRANSMISSION.' TWO REPAIR OPTIONS NEW TRANSMISSION FOR $5,809.18 OR OVERHAUL FOR $5,181.57. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND IS DANGEROUS ENOUGH TO WARRANT A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION. VEHICLES SHOULD NOT GO FROM RUNNING FINE TO COMPLETE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY ROADWAYS. REPLACING A TORQUE CONVERTER IS ONE THING BUT A FAILURE OF A TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSING A $5,000+ REPAIR JOB IS ANOTHER THING. WARNING LIGHT AFTER FAILURE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED. THIS VEHICLE HAS A RECORD OF REGULAR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.

Mileage: 133,295

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE PARK POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WOULD RECOGNIZE THE VEHICLE IN THE REVERSE POSITION AND WOULD ROLL BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT THEN REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER ONLINE AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE REMAINED IN POSSESSION OF THE MECHANIC AND HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000.

Mileage: 84,000

I OWN A 2014 FORD ESCAPE IT HAS 101,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED WITH ALL THE NORMAL MAINTENANCE DONE AT MILEAGE RECOMMENDED. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFIC WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF, WHICH LEFT ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE DUE TO THE BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO SHOP AND COME TO FIND OUT THE TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT. CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND OF COURSE THE WARRANTY HAD JUST EXPIRED ON IT AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WEREN'T AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. T THIS POINT IT WAS GOING TO COST ME OVER 5K TO HAVE EVERYTHING FIXED. COME TO FIND OUT FORD KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF THIS VEHICLE AND ARE PRETTY MUCH A JOKE. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE A RECALL GIVING THE FACT I STILL OWED MONEY FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Mileage: 101,000

I WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN. WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS THE ENGINE REVVED BUT THE CAR HAD NO POWER. THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, AND WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFT TO THE "SPORT" SHIFT IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. I PUSHED THE CAR (OUT OF THE HIGHWAY) ONTO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. I WAITED ABOUT 15 MINUTES, STARTED THE CAR AND DROVE IT 5 MILES HOME. ONCE ON THE WAY HOME I HAD TO TURN IT OFF FOR 15 MINUTES AGAIN. IT WAS SHIFTING ERRATICALLY AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME. WHEN I GOT HOME AND PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" LIGHT CAME ON. THIS WAS THE FIRST INDICATION THAT I WAS GIVEN THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, SINCE THE CAR JUST DIED ON THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT IT WAS NOT A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THAT I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE ROAD QUICKLY. I'M TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS KILLED BY HAVING THIS HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. WE SHOULD AT LEAST GET A WARNING *BEFORE* IT HAPPENS.

Mileage: 86,000

MY CAR QUIT WORKING AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT FIXED SINCE 10/24. IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE THE RECALL ISSUE BUT FORD IS TELLING ME ITS NOT. THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $5500 TO FIX IT BUT IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE A BUSHING ERROR.

Mileage: 90,000

MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE DROVE FINE UNTIL MY HUSBAND DROVE IT TO WORK AND WAS TRYING TO BACK INTO A PARKING SPOT. THE CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. LATER THAT NIGHT WHEN HE LEFT WORK THE CAR STARTED SHIFTING ROUGH SO HAD THE CAR TOWED TO PREVENT MORE DAMAGE. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AT 116,000 MILES. SO I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH FORD TO SEE IF THEY WILL PAY ALL OR AT LEAST HALF. NOW 17 MONTHS LATER I HAVE JUST GIVEN UP ON THE RUN AROUND WITH THE HOME OFFICE FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL FOR BAD PARTS AND JUST PAYING FOR THE FIX. EITHER REPLACEMENT TOWARD PLANETARY DISK WITH SOLENOID DAMAGE. OR NEW TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 116,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THERE WAS NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AND TEST DRIVEN HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT'S WIFE PLACED THE GEAR SHIFTER IN REVERSE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BLACK. ADDITIONALLY, METAL FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED BACK TO THE FIRST INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000. Failure occurred twice once when the vehicle stopped trying to exit parking space. Vehicle would not move when in reverse. Second failure was at the traffic light car would not move. Consumer stated problem went away and was taken to a dealer for diagnostics which showed burned black transmission and metal fragments were in the transmission pan.

Mileage: 72,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND AN "INFO" LIGHT CAME ON SAYING "TRANSMISSION FAULT - SERVICE TRANSMISSION NOW". THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR COMPANY AND THEY SAID IT'S A TORQUE CONVERTER ISSUE AND I NEED A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION FOR $4,500!!!! THIS CAR ISN'T THAT OLD AND I'M SEEING THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2014 FORD ESCAPES. IN MOTION ON CITY STREET.

Mileage: 106,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LF DONNELL, INC (7955 MARKET ST, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512), AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,725.*DT*JB

Mileage: 93,725

VEHICLE HAS ONLY 78000 MILES... STOPPED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN, AND WITHOUT WARNING... TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. WOULD NOT PULL AT ALL. HAD TO PUSH VEHICLE WHILE IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREA..

UNDER 100,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION IS INOPERABLE --- ROUGHLY $6,000.00 REPAIR AND THE BASE RETAIL IS ONLY ABOUT $8,200.00 ---- NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO PRIOR ISSUES OR WARNING OF AN ISSUE ---- STARTED POWER SURGING IN AND OUT OF GEAR RANGE AND EVEN STALLED THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION BEFORE PARKING ---- WOULD START BACK UP BUT WAS VERY NOISY

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PROPERLY ACCELERATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER SCOTT PETERSON MOTORS LOCATED AT 30 5TH AVE, BELLE FOURCHE, SD 57717, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTERNAL CLUTCH INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND GEARS ONE THRU FOUR WERE INOPERABLE AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.*DT*JB

Mileage: 104,000

PER FORD DIAGNOSIS, TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE HAS DEGRADED OVER TIME CAUSING CAR TO REMAIN IN NEUTRAL, EVEN WHILE GEAR SHIFTER IS LOCATED IN PARK POSITION. CAR WILL NOT SIT IN PARK UNLESS PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED. FOUND WHILE PARKING IN DRIVEWAY. KNOWN RECALL ON SOME 2014 FORD ESCAPES. THIS VIN WAS INDICATED AS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, BUT EXHIBITING THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. REFERENCE: 18V471000

Mileage: 118,000

DRIVING IN METRO AREA MY CAR BEGAN NOT MOVING OR WHAT I WOULD CALL NOT ENGAGED WITH THE GAS PEDAL. THAN IT BEGAN TO RUN FINE, WHEN I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AGAIN THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL BUT ROLLED BACK A BIT UNTIL I PRESSED ON THE BREAK PEDDLE. THEN THE NEXT TIME I PUSHED THE GAS IT LUNGED FORWARD, I PULLED OVER AT THE NEXT PARKING LOT AND HAD IT TOWED TO A CAR SHOP. THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 135,000

WINDING NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION DURING DRIVING AND WHILE IN PARK, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION HITS RUNNING TEMP IT STARTS TO LUNGE AND BRAKE RANDOMLY WITHOUT HITTING THE BRAKE, SHIFT POINTS ARE NOT LINING UP WITH THE CORRECT ENGINE RPM WHICH CREATES SUDDEN SHIFTING OR LATE SHIFTING. AFTER ALL OF THIS HAPPENED THEN THE 'TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW' MESSAGE POPPED UP ON THE DASH. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON CITY STREETS UNDER NORMAL STOP AND GO CONDITIONS. 81,639 MILES ON THE ODOMETER CURRENTLY.

Mileage: 83,634

I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2 MONTHS AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT ONE TODAY. FIRST IT BEGAN TO NOT TAKE OFF AS QUICKLY AS IT SHOULD. TWO DAYS LATER IT STOPPED GOING COMPLETELY. THE DATE IT STARTED WAS 10/18/2020 IT WENT OUT 10/22/2020. WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR I DID HAVE ISSUES WITH IT CRANKING RIGHT AFTER I PUT GAS IN IT BUT THE ISSUE WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER GWINNETT PLACE FORD LOCATED AT 3230 SATELLITE BLVD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (404) 418-6877, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING TRANSMISSION TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT STATED SHE ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER BUT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK TO A REPRESENTATIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.

Mileage: 120,000

I WAS DRIVING AND THE TRANSMISSION POPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING AND THEN JUST STOPPED WORKING AND THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND HAD TO BE TOWED.

Mileage: 133,000

BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. SHIFTED TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE . VEHICLE CONTINUED BACKING UP. INDICATOR ON DASH STILL READ REVERSE. PUT VEHICLE IN PARK. TURNED OFF ENGINE. VEHICLE COULD STILL ROLL. CALLED TOW TRUCK. FORD DEALER FOUND SHIFT CABLE BROKEN AT TRANS MOUNT. INSTALLED NEW SHIFT CABLE INTER LOCK BUSHING AND COVER. I FOUND A RECALL ON THAT BUT THEY TELL ME MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT..

Mileage: 126,700

CAUSE OF FAILURE IS BELIEVED TO BE TRANSMISSION FAILURE (MILEAGE 96,649). CUSTOMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE (CITY STREET; APPROXIMATELY 35MPH) AND THEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING (SIMILAR TO THE CAR BEING IN NEUTRAL) AND THE VEHICLE SPEED STARTED TO SLOW DOWN (DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT PROVIDING FORWARD MOMENTUM). THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO A SIDE STREET SO IT COULD BE PARKED AND SAFELY REMOVED FROM VEHICLE TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE IS BEING ASSESSED BY THE DEALER WE PURCHASED IT FROM (GANLEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 310 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD, OH 44146). I HAVE READ THAT OTHER OWNERS OF 2014 FORD ESCAPES HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF FORD IS GOING TO ISSUE A RECALL REGARDING THIS TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 96,649

THE DEALER CLAIMED THEY FIXED THE VEHICLE TODAY. THEY INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE WAS BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO FREE-WHEEL WHILE IN THE 'PARK' POSITION. THE ISSUE WAS NOT THE TRANSMISSION BUT THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE / CV JOINT. DEALER IS: GANLEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM; 310 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD, OH 44146

Mileage: 96,649

SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE. TURBO WAS REPLACED. A FEW MONTHS LATER CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 20MPH. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED.

Mileage: 73,500

TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED AFTER 80,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE INTERSTATE AND ALL FORWARD MOTION STOPPED WHILE THE ENGINE RAN AT A HIGH RPM. BRAKED THE CAR TO A STOP THEN TRIED TO MOVE FORWARD BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN ANY GEAR. HAD TO BE TOWED. TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THE TWO TRUCK DRIVER SAID THIS IS COMMON WITH 2014 ESCAPES. COST FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WILL BE $6,000

Mileage: 80,000

VEHICLE BEGAN STALLING WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP LIGHT. IT THEN SURGED FORWARD AND STALLED AGAIN. MANAGED TO GET IT INTO A PARKING AREA AND OFF THE HIGHWAY. HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. INFORMED IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. HAS LESS THAN 76000 MILES.

Mileage: 75,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER VEHICLE START-UP, THE VEHICLE STALLED SOON AFTER ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ONCE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO PAT MILLIKEN FORD (9600 TELEGRAPH RD, REDFORD CHARTER TWP, MI 48239) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V005000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.

Mileage: 128,000

I TOOK MY CAR TO A FORD DEALSHIP TO FOR A RECALL. THE RECALL WAS 17S09, A COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR INSTALLATION. WHEN I PICKED MY VEHICLE UP AND DROVE IT HOME, THE NEXT DAY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, SO I BROUGHT IT BACK. THEY THEN REPLACED A LEAKING COOLANT LINE TO DEGAS BOTTLE. A FEW DAYS LATER I TURNED ON MY VEHICLE TO GO SOMEWHERE AND BEFORE EVEN LEAVING MY BLOCK, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND INSTANTLY STARTED OVER HEATING. I WAS LUCKILY DOWN THE STREET FROM MY HOME SO I MANAGED TO GET IT BACK TO MY HOUSE, BUT I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A THIRD TIME. THEY DIDN'T MAKE ANY NOTES ON THAT VISIT SO I'M NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED BUT WHEN I PICKED IT UP THEY STATED I NEEDED TO PAY FOR SERVICES BECAUSE THEY NOTICED A LEAK IN MY HEATER HOSE AND THE SERVICE WAS GOING TO COST OVER $3000! MY CAR WAS PERFECTLY FINE BEFORE TAKING IT IN FOR A RECALL. I WISH I WOULD HAVE NEVER BROUGHT IT IN BECAUSE WHEN I TRIED TO MAKE A COMPLAINT ABOUT HOW MY CAR WAS SERVICED AND WHAT THEY DID TO IT, I HAD NO LUCK GETTING ANY HELP OR ASSISTANCE BUT I KNOW THE RECALL PUT MY CAR IN A WORSER CONDITION. MY VEHICLE HAD NEVER OVER HEATED BEFORE AND A FEW DAYS AFTER GETTING THIS RECALL IT OVER HEATED AS SOON AS I TURNED IT ON.

Mileage: 90,680

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AND JERKING PRETTY VIOLENTLY. I NEEDED TO GET TO WORK SO I KEPT DRIVING AND AT THE NEXT LIGHT THE SAME THING HAPPENED ONLY MORE EXTREME AND THEN THE CAR STOPPED. I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP VERY EASILY SO I KEPT GOING. NO ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH SO I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS THAT BAD. THE NEXT LIGHT CAME AND THE CAR WOULD START BUT IT WOULDN'T GO ANYMORE. AGAIN NO LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH SO I HAD ZERO WARNING WHATSOEVER AND I WAS STRANDED AT THAT STOPLIGHT. HAD TO CALL THE COPS BECAUSE I WAS BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND PAY FOR A TOW TRUCK AND THE DEALERSHIP I BROUGHT IT TO SAID IT WAS A BAD TORQUE CONVERTER AND THAT IT'S A COMMON ISSUE. IF THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING TO DEAL WITH THIS WITH ZERO WARNING AND A NEW TRANSMISSION IS SO EXPENSIVE. JUST THE FACT THAT THEY STRAIGHT UP TOLD ME THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND THERE'S NO RECALL ON IT MAKES ME NOT WANT TO BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN EVEN THOUGH I DO LOVE MY CAR.

Mileage: 101,000

VEHICLE HAS HAD HARD SHIFTS BUT SEEMED TO BE OK. HAD DEALER CHECK IT OUT ABOUT A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON ABOVE DATE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND RECALL. WAS NOTIFIED BY DEALER THERE WAS A LEAK, POSSIBLY OIL AND THEY NEEDED TO CHECK. CHARGED ME $140 FOR DIAGNOSTIC OF LEAK. WAS NOTIFIED NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WHICH WAS 4 DAYS LATER DUE TO HOLIDAY WEEKEND THAT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION LEAK FROM A BAD SEAL AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE TRANSMISSION AND "CRACK OPEN THE TRANSMISSION TO GET TO MD REPLACE THE SEAL". STATED IT WAS GOING TO COST ME $1750. I ASKED WHY THE SEAL WENT BAD AS THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 15,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN SERVICED AAT FORD DEALERS ONLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER RECCOMMENDATIONS. THEY STATED THEY DIDNT KNOW BUT MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I WENT TO FORD'S WEBSITE CUSTOMER SERVICE CHAT AND THEY HAD NO ANSWER OTHER THAN IM OUT OF WARRANTY AND WOULD OFFER NO HELP. I ASKED IF I COULD SPEAK TO SOMEONE AND THEY RESTATED THEY WONT HELP ME AS IM OUT OF WARRANTY.

Mileage: 3,000

MY LINKAGE TO MY POWER TRAIN STICKS AND WILL JUMP FROM DRIVE TO SPORT MODE WHEN I AM DRIVING AND HAVENT TOUCHED THE SHIFTER AT ALL. ITS HARD TO GET MY CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND HARDER TO PUT IT INTO PARK. I RARELY CAN GET IT TO GO INTO DRIVE AND HAVE TO PUT IT INTO SPORT AND IT WILL STILL JUMP GEARS. I CAN BE GOING HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND I CAN SEE THE GEARS JUMP FROM DRIVE TO SPORT. ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM GEAR TO GEAR.

Mileage: 75,000

IN 2014, I BOUGHT A NEW FORD ESCAPE FROM RHINEBECK FORD IN RHINEBECK NY. IT REMAINED IN PRISTINE CONDITION UNTIL ITS UNTIMELY 'DEATH' ON AUGUST 10, 2020. PRIOR TO AUGUST 10, IT WAS BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY 15 TIMES TO ADDRESS SAFETY RECALLS. ON AUGUST 10 MY WIFE, SON AND NIECE BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO RHINEBECK FORD. AFTER EXAMINING THE CAR, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE ENGINE AND CYLINDERS HAVE COOLANT IN THEM, AND THE TRANSMISSION IS FULL OF METAL FILINGS. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES COMBINED MEAN THAT THE CAR IS DISEASED; HOWEVER RHINEBECK FORD IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE CAUSE OF DEATH. FORTUNATELY THESE DANGEROUS DEFECTS DID NOT RESULT IN INJURY TO MY FAMILY BUT THEY CERTAINLY DO REPRESENT A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK. ON AUGUST 10, THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 108,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS SOLD A DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE VEHICLE AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS NOT WILLING TO MAKE THIS RIGHT. I MADE NUMEROUS PHONE CALLS TO FORD CORPORATE OFFICES AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THERE ARE NO ACTIVE RECALLS PERTAINING TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS OR ENGINES THAT THEY WOULD NOT STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT.

Mileage: 108,000

MY CAR IS SPORADICALLY SPEWING ANTI-FREEZE FROM THE OVERFLOW TANK. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 3 LOCAL MECHANICS AND 1 FORD DEALERSHIP AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIND A REASON FOR THIS. I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS IF I AM DRIVING AROUND FOR A LONG TIME WITH THE A/C OFF. THE LEAKING IS COMING FROM MY COOLANT OVERFLOW TANK'S AIR VENTILATION. ANTI-FREEZE DOES NOT LEAK OUT WHILST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, BUT ONLY WHEN I PARK AND SHUT IT OFF. THE MECHANICS HAVE DONE SEVERAL PRESSURE TESTS WHICH ALL CAME BACK NORMAL. DECEMBER 2019 MY COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE OWNING THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND I WAS NEEDING TO PUT A SMALL AMOUNT OF ANTI-FREEZE IN EVERY MONTH. SINCE JULY 2020 IT HAS BEEN OVERFLOWING AND LEAKING EVERY WEEK IT SEEMS. I WOULD AVERAGE I GO THROUGH 2-3 CUPS OF ANTI-FREEZE EVERY 1-2 WEEKS. WHEN PARKING AND TURNING OFF THE CAR THE OVERFLOW TANK HAS ANTI-FREEZE FILLED TO THE TOP, BUT NOT QUITE COMING OUT OF THE CAP. I AM ATTACHING SOME IMAGES OF MY OVERFLOW TANK.

Mileage: 75,000

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 94,000 MILES. I AM HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A TRANSMISSION THAT HAS NOT FAILED.

Mileage: 94,000

THE BUSHING CABLE THAT CONNECTS TO THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A RECALL ON 2013/2014 MODELS BUT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED. I FEEL THAT MINE SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL AND WAS FIXED AND DIAGNOSED BY A AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERSHIP . THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR ALTHOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT WAS MOVABLE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ON SKIDS

Mileage: 98,000

HEY MY ENGINE COOLANT IS RUNNING I JUST BROUGHT THE CAR 3 WEEKS AGO AND CONSTANTLY HAVE TO FILL IT WITH COOLANT I THINK THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THE CAR HAS 95000 MILES ON IT THIS SHOULDNT BE A PROBLEM ALREADY

I TURNED ONTO A HIGHWAY AND MY TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, LEAVING MY VEHICLE INOPERABLE.

Mileage: 111,543

MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT SIGNS OF A FAILING TRANSMISSION AT 60,000 MILES. SHIFTING WAS DIFFICULT, PARTICULARLY BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. A FEW TIMES, IT FAILED TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE AT ALL. I HAD FORD LOOK AT IT, AND THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN I TOOK IT IN, I WAS AROUND 60,500 MILES, 500 MILES OVER MY POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. THEY QUOTED A $7,000 FIX. I HAD OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS, AND IT WAS LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD. WHILE I HAD RECORDS, INCLUDING A CLAIM NUMBER, FOR ANOTHER FORD CUSTOMER WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION (IN THE FUSION) AND SAME ISSUES, THEY COVERED 2/3 OF THAT CUSTOMER'S REPAIR AND REFUSED TO COVER A DIME OF MINE. AFTER BEING DISMISSED, IGNORED, AND ULTIMATELY PLACATED SEVERAL TIMES BY FORD REPRESENTATIVES, I FINALLY WAS FORCED TO TAKE IT TO A THIRD-PARTY MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION AT 61,000 MILES FOR $4,000. DESPITE HAVING A REFURBISHED TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE NOW, I STILL EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSION ISSUES FROM TIME TO TIME (DIFFICULTY SHIFTING, HARD SHIFTING ON FREEWAY, ETC.). IN THE END, THIS TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY AT BEST, AS FORD'S ONLY TRANSMISSION MODEL WITHOUT A RECALL *YET*. WHILE FORD INDICATES THEY HAVE NO OFFICIAL DOCUMENTED ISSUES WITH THE 6F35 TRANSMISSION, A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS THAT TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS THE #1 ISSUE REPORTED BY CONSUMERS WITH THE FORD ESCAPE. AS A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL WORKING IN RESEARCH, I RECOGNIZE THAT INTERNET SEARCHES CAN BE MISLEADING. TO BE THOROUGH, I CHECKED OVER 20 DIFFERENT FORD CONSUMER PAGES AND OF THOSE PAGES, EVERY SINGLE ONE SHOWED A SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER REPORT OF TRANSMISSION ISSUES THAN ANY OTHER ISSUE, WITH THE AVERAGE MILEAGE OF THESE ISSUES OCCURRING AROUND 50,000 ' 70,000 MILES. IT IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNACCEPTABLE FOR FORD TO HAVE NO OFFICIAL DOCUMENTED ISSUES ON FILE REGARDING THE 6F35 TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 60,500

[XXX] FORD MOTOR COMPANY 2014 FORD ESCAPE, EQUIPPED WITH SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BUSHING THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILED OVER TIME AND CAUSE THE BUSHING TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE DRIVER TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO PARK AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, WHILE THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT BE IN PARK, WITH NO WARNING MESSAGE OR AUDIBLE CHIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

WHILE TRAVELING ON A TWO LANE STATE ROAD AT APPROX.45 MPH. AT NIGHT. A CLUNKING NOISE BEGAN NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. SECONDS AFTER HEARING THE CLUNKING NOISE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE STILL TRAVELING AROUND 35 MPH. WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I NOTICE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO COAST ON TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. HAVING ONLY SECONDS TO REMOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DARK ROADWAY AND SAFELY STOP WITH OUT STRIKING ANYTHING OR BODY WAS TERRIFYING. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART BUT WHEN SELECTING DRIVE IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT ALSO WOULD NOT BACK UP WHEN SELECTING REVERSE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. I WAS TOLD THE NEXT DAY BY THE REPAIR SHOP THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, AND HAD TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. I CALLED MFG. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED BECAUSE THERE WAS A 60000 MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY . HOWEVER THE VEHICLE HAD 64,816 CURRENTLY. THEREFORE I HAD TO PAY $ 2295 FOR THE TRANSMISSION REBUILD.

Mileage: 64,816

WHEN PUTTING THE CAR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION IS SLAMMING INTO GEAR CAUSING STRESS ON THE 'SNAP RING' WHICH CAUSES A CATASTROPHE FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. MY VEHICLE HAS 26,120 MILES ON IT AND I READ THAT THIS ISSUE HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH THE 6F35 TRANSMISSION, AND GENERALLY AT 70K, AND IF REBUILT IT MAY STILL RE-OCCUR.

Mileage: 26,120

STARTED TO HEAR A HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AFTER TURNING LEFT FROM A LIGHT THE CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE CAR SEEMED LIKE IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY ENERGY SO I PULLED OVER TO STOP AND CUT THE CAR OFF. ONCE RESTARTED THE CAR STARTED TO DRIVE LIKE NORMAL SHORTLY THEN BEGAN TO DECREASE SPEED AGAIN. AT THAT MOMENT I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO A DRIVEWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW LIGHT CAME ON. CAR ONLY HAD 96,000 MILES ON IT AND SERVICE MANUAL SAYS CHECK AT 115,000. CAR WAS TOWED TO TOMBALL FORD WHERE I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. I'M UNSURE WHY THIS HASN'T BEEN RECALLED YET DUE TO THE HIGH AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME COOKIE CUTTER ISSUES. IT'S VERY UNFORTUNATE THAT WE ARE THE ONES WHO HAVE TO BE PUT IN DANGER AND ENDURE FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS FOR A CAR WITH PREVALENT ISSUES.

Mileage: 96,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE WITH 88K MILES EXPERIENCED AMBER AND THEN RED SERVICE TRANSMISSION LIGHT IN LESS THAN 12 HOUR PERIOD. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR TRANSMISSION WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT GEARS, CAUSING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE RPM WOULD RACE CLOSE TO MAXIMUM AND CAR WOULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. DRIVER SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND MOVED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORD OBVIOUSLY KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON CARS WITH SIMILAR TRANSMISSION, BUT NOT ON THE ESCAPE. TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP LOT AND OVERFLOW LOT WAS FULL OF FORD ESCAPES THAT NEEDED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. MANY ESCAPES HAD BEEN WAITING FOR WEEKS AS THE OWNERS DON'T HAVE THE $3200-3400 NEEDED TO REPAIR.

Mileage: 88,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE NOW WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND WAITED FOR A FEW SECONDS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TEMPORARILY RESUMED NORMAL OPERATIONS BEFORE STALLING AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS THEN UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FAIRWAY FORD (2761 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, PROVIDED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,333. *JS

Mileage: 83,333

WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP, MY2014 FORD ESCAPE HESITANTS TO TAKE OFF, WHEN DRIVING OVER 45 MILES A HR, THE CAR SHAKES AND REDUCES SPEED ON ITS OWN. THIS IS VERY SCARY, AND I'M AFRAID THIS IS GONNA CAUSE A WRECK AND EVEN DEATH ,IF FORD DOESN'T RECALL THE 2014 FORD ESCAPES THAT ARE AFFECTED WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUE AS THE OTHER ESCAPES, MY ESCAPE WAS BUILT IN ANOTHER FORD PLANT AND DIFFERENT PARTS, BUT IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM, THAT THE OTHER ESCAPES ARE HAVING . I HOPE FORD RECALLS THESE ESCAPES, I'VE BEEN A FORD OWNER SINCE 1993 , BUT THIS IS BUT THIS GOT ME RETHINKING MY FORD LOYALTY. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER QUOTED ME $5300 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION BATS HALF OF WHAT THE CARS WORTH SO PLEASE MAKE THIS RIGHT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING

TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 87K MILES, FIRST RECOMMENDED SERVICE IS AT 120K MILES. THERE IS NO DIP STICK FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND NO WAY TO VERIFY LEVELS OF ATF. GUARANTEED FAILURE IF THE FLUIDS ARE LOW. PLACEMENT TRANSMISSION COST AT DEALERSHIP OF A REBUILD TRANSMISSION IS $5200.00. VEHICLE IS INT EH SHOP NOW BEING REPAIRED. NO DOCUMENTATION O THIS TILL IT IS COMPLETE. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*CC

Mileage: 87,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTONATION FORD CORPUS CHRISTI LOCATED AT 6250 S. PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412, WHERE A TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMABLE CODE WAS DETECTED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CODE TRIGGERED THREE OTHER CODES THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 143,000.*DT*JB

Mileage: 143,000

MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW SUDDENLY. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO "WHINE" AND WOULD NOT SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT GAVE NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE MILEAGE WAS 84,074. I THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. A THOROUGH INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE CONVERTER HAD FAILED AND BLEW FLUID BACK THROUGH THE REST OF THE TRANSMISSION. A FULL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WAS STILL REQUIRED. THE TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS TOO SMALL FOR THE VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 84,074

THE VEHICLE ACTED LIKE IT WENT OUT OF GEAR, THE ENGINE REVVED, AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. TOW REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. (OUR 2018, WHICH HAS THE SAME TRANSMISSION, WAS IN THE SHOP HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE 2014 FAILURE!!! THERE IS DEFINITELY A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND A RECALL IS IN ORDER!) *TR

Mileage: 116,510

WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, IT ONLY HAD 83,000 MILES ON IT. THE LOCAL DEALER SHIP CONFIRMED IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MINE, PLEASE MAKE THIS RIGHT AND FIX THIS MAJOR ISSUE . I'VE BEEN A FORD OWNER FOR YEARS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SPUTTERED BEFORE DRIVING AS DESIGNED. DURING THE FAILURE, THE MESSAGE ENGINE FAULT DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER PHIL LONG FORD LOCATED AT 7887 W TUFTS AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80123 AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINK BUSHING WORE OUT MY VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 15,000 MILES FORD DEALERSHIP IN FORD MOTOR COMPANY TELL ME THAT THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS THERE IS NO RECALL. WHEN I SEARCH THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SITE I AM COMPLAINING ON RIGHT NOW, I SEE NO RECALL ABOUT IT YET IT'S THE SAME EXACT RECALL ON OTHER 2014 FORD ESCAPES THE MINUTE I PUT MY VIN NUMBER AND IT SAYS THAT I'M GOOD TO GO AND SAYS 0 UN REPAIRED RECALLS BUT THE SAME ISSUE IS HAPPENING WHY AREN'T THEY FIXING IT FOR FREE WHY IS THERE NO RECALL. I STOPPED PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, SO IT WAS STOPPED WENT IN THE STORE CAME OUT AND SHIFTER WAS STUCK. BECAUSE OF THE ISSUE IT COULD HAVE HAD EXTREME COST OF TOWING TO THE DEALER ( FORD). THEY ALERTED ME NO BUSHING REPLACEMENT, NO RECALL AND ONLY THEY REPLACE THE WHOLE SHIFTER CABLE 4.5 HOUR JOB $61.00 PART! HOW MANY OTHER SENIORS WERE TREATED THIS WAY OVER A $2.00 PART AND TEN TO 15 MINUTE INSTALL! I USED TO BE PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN! FORGIVE ME IF I WENT LONG! *TR

Mileage: 15,000

MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 MPH AND NOTICED A WHINING NOISE THAT CORRESPONDED WITH THE ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE CAME TO THE NEXT STOP LIGHT AND THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE ESCAPE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, BUT THE WHINING WAS VERY LOUD AND WOULD ONLY MOVE ABOUT 3-4 MILES PER HOUR. SHE PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WAITED AND STARTED AGAIN. THE ESCAPE DROVE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN SHE FELT IT SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND THEN THE ENGINE WOULD JUST REV. IT SLIPPED BACK INTO GEAR AND IT STARTED TO ACCELERATE AS NORMAL BUT WITH THE CONSTANT WHINING SOUND. SHE HAD TO STOP AGAIN. SHE CALLED A MECHANIC WHO CAME AND LISTENED AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE IT AND HE SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT WHICH WAS OBVIOUS AT THAT TIME. THERE WERE NO SERVICE MESSAGES ON THE DASH, NO LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH TO INDICATE LOW FLUID LEVELS. WE HAVE SERVICED OUR VEHICLE REGULARLY FOLLOWING THE OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDATIONS. THE TRANSMISSION INFORMATION ONLY SAYS TO CHECK FLUID LEVELS AT EVERY OIL CHANGE AND CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT 150,000 MILES ACCORDING TO THE DRIVING CONDITIONS. IT HAS 101,900 MILES AND WE STILL OWE ON OUR LOAN. WE PURCHASED IT FROM A FORD DEALER IN FEB. 2017. WITH ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS FAILING AT RANDOM FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL AND FIX THESE LEMONS!! *TR

Mileage: 101,900

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED VIA AN APP ON HIS CELLPHONE TO PULL OVER AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO CRACK. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GENE MESSER FORD (6000 WEST 19TH, LUBBOCK, TX 79407, (806) 788-2222) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE SAME DEALER REPURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. *BF*JB

Mileage: 80,000

SHIFTING IS NOT RIGHT IT STOPPED IN MIDDLE OFTHE ROAD AND LOST OF POWER WHILE IN MOTION AND WONT MOVE OR SHIFT GEAR THIS IS AFTER THE RECALL AS PERFORMED DEALER WAS ON INTERESTED ON SELL NEW CAR AND CAR LEFT DEAL IN WORST CONDITION THEN IT ARRIVE IN WAS CHARGED FOR DIAGNOSIS AND NOTHING WAS QUOTED ALMOST CASED A ACCIDENT IN A BUSY STREET AND HAD MY TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH ME CAR WAS PURCHASED A YR AGO AND SEATS ARE STUCK AND NO REASON OR SOLUTION WAS OFFERED OTHER THAN TO BUY A NEW CARCAR WAS IN MOTION AND JUST FROM OUT THE BLUE SOUNDED LIKE SOMEONE HAD HIT CAR JUST?LOUD NOISE AND CAR STARED TO MOVE AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN BEGAM TO FORCE AS IF?IT WAS ON PARK WJEN IT WAS INDRIVE WJEN IN?SPORT IT WOD SHOW CHANGE VERY SCARY NOWARMING JUST STOPPED

Mileage: 140,000

1ST ISSUE IS THE CAR STALLS RANDOMLY AND WARNING STATES, 'SERVICE ENGINE SOON,' WITH NO CODES THROWN. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE MOVING AND AT A STOP LIGHT. IT WILL START BACK UP AFTER SITTING FOR 5 MINUTES. HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE MONTHS. THE OTHER ISSUE IS THE TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR AND ALSO BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND ANY ISSUES FOR EITHER ISSUE.

Mileage: 60,000

IT WON'T GO INTO PARK IT WILL ROLL ON A HILL WITHOUT E BRAKE. WOULD DRIVE FOR A WHILE AND THEN STOP GOING RANDOMLY PUT ME AT RISK SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THERE IS ALSO NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT COMES ON.

Mileage: 105,000

THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE BAD AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING OF THIS ONLINE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION GOING BAD SO EARLY THE CAR JUST STARTED NOT CHANGING GEARS THEN IT WOULD DRIVE KEPT DOING THIS TIL I GOT HOME

Mileage: 89,000

AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR STARTED MAKING A LOUD WHINE AND THEN VIOLENTLY SHAKING AS IT THREW THE CAR OUT OF GEAR AND THEN BACK INTO GEAR. THEN ROLLED FOR A BIT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP.

Mileage: 81,175

AS I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED TO MAKE A WHINING NOISE, AND THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND THE CAR STARTED TO REV UP AND LOOSE POWER UNTIL THE CAR COULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE AND ONLY ROLLED.

Mileage: 140,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HWY WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD IN THE BACK WHEN I MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW ON ITS OWN. I PRESSED HARDER ON THE GAS TO KEEP UP WITH TRAFFIC AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD ALMOST REAR ENDING THE ONE IN FRONT OF ME. IT DID THIS ONCE MORE BEFORE I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I HAD TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND HALFWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION MY CAR COULD BARELY ACCELERATE. THERE WERE NO NOTIFICATIONS OR WARNINGS THAT POPPED UP. AS I TRIED TO MAKE IT UP THE HILL ON THE NEXT ROAD MY CAR STALLED AND THEN A NOTIFICATION POPPED UP SAYING TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED AND FORD SAYS IT IS THE TORQUE CONVERTER THAT CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY TRANSMISSION. I ASKED THEM ABOUT A SERVICE BULLETIN RELATED TO THE PART BUT THEY SAID THEY TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PART FAILING. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS RELATED TO THIS PART ON THE INTERNET. MY MAKE AND MODEL CAR IS LISTED AS A CLUNKER ONLINE DUE TO THIS ISSUE. MY DAUGHTER AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF MY CAR SLOWED DOWN ANY MORE GOING THOUGH THE INTERSECTION BECAUSE WE BARELY MADE IT BEFORE TRAFFIC CAME THROUGH. FORD SHOULD MAKE THIS RIGHT BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. ALMOST ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS I READ SAID THE CARS THAT FAILED DUE TO THIS PART WHEN THEY WERE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. WHEN I TALKED TO THE SERVICE PEOPLE AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN ALPHARETTA THEY SAID THEY KNOW THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THIS PART BUT UNTIL FORD DOES A RECALL THEY CAN'T HELP ME. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE A FAMILY IS KILLED DUE TO FORDS NEGLIGENCE.

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE LOW COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE LOST MOTIVE POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. CHRIS AUFFENBERG LINCOLN LOCATED AT 5840 MO-100, WASHINGTON, MO 63090, WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A DIFFERENT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED, THE COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO BECAME AWARE OF A COOLANT LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION COOLER ASSEMBLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Mileage: 93,000

MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE BROKE DOWN THE FIRST TIME BEFORE CHRISTMAS 2019 AT 100,048 MILES. THE WARNING LIGHT WAS STATING THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED AS MY VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. I ASSUMED THIS WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL FOR THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAN I HAD REPLACED PRIOR. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT AND DROVE IT FOR 3 MORE DAYS. I HAD DRIVEN IT ABOUT TEN MILES FROM HOME THE MORNING IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN. THE CAR GAVE NO WARNING SIGNALS OR LIGHTS. I WAS IN A 65MPH ZONE ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE VEHICLE HAD POWER TO THE ENGINE BUT NO ACCELERATION. THE RPM'S WOULD REV TO 4000 BUT NOT ACCELERATE. I QUICKLY WAS DOWN TO LESS THAN 10MPH TRYING TO MAKE IT UP A SMALL INCLINE. I MANAGED TO GET TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE I WAS REAR ENDED. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AND I WAS TOLD THIS WAS A FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. I THEN PAID $350.00 TO HAVE THIS REPLACED. I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE ONLY TO DRIVE IT LESS THAN A MILE FROM THE DEALERSHIP FOR IT TO BREAK DOWN ONCE AGAIN. I WAS THEN TOLD MY TRANSMISSION HAD COMPLETELY FAILED AND IT WOULD NEED TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED FOR $5,000. THIS IS A COMPLETE SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT IT HAPPENS AT HIGH SPEEDS, NO WARNING LIGHTS, AND NOT HAVING ENOUGH ACCELERATION TO BARELY MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

Mileage: 100,048

ON JANUARY 10, 2020 WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON PUBLIC ROAD WITH SLIGHT DECLINE IN ROAD AT THAT POINT, THE SUV SPONTANEOUSLY DISENGAGED FROM GEAR. WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE ENGINE WOULD REV AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED BUT VEHICLE ACTED AS THOUGH IN NEUTRAL. THE DRIVER COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD, SHUT OFF ENGINE FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES, RE-STARTED, PUT INTO GEAR, AT WHICH TIME THE SUV WOULD LURCH FORWARD ABOUT 15 FEET AND THEN DISENGAGE AGAIN. PROCEEDED DOWN THE ROAD THIS WAY UNTIL SUV COULD NOT ADVANCE AT ALL, NOW AT UPHILL. IT WAS TOWED TO CLOSEST REPAIR GARAGE WHERE DIAGNOSIS WAS COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE HAD EXHIBITED NO SIGNS WHATSOEVER OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, NO DIFFICULTIES SHIFTING INTO GEARS, NO HESITATION OF AUTOMATIC SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MILEAGE AT TIME OF EVENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 79465 MILES.

Mileage: 79,465

ON FEBRUARY 2, 2020 I WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AND RELEASED AS I HIT THE ACCELERATOR & THEN IT WOULDN'T SPEED UP AT ALL, WHICH IS WHEN I REALIZED MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS. I AM VERY METICULOUS WITH MY VEHICLES AND THIS NEVER SHOULD'VE HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME OR EVEN A SECOND TIME. I REACHED OUT TO FORD ABOUT IT, BUT THEY TOOK NO RESPONSIBILITY. THE FIRST TIME MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WAS AT ABOUT 79K MILES. THERE'S ABSOLUTELY NO WAY TO CONVENIENTLY CHECK THE TRANSMISSION OIL WITHOUT HAVING TO TAKE IT INTO A SHOP.

Mileage: 161,000

CAR KEPT STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THEN COMPLETELY STALLED OUT AFTER GOING 40MPH. NO INDICATION OF A TRANSMISSION ERROR. CHANGED TRANSMISSION FLUID AND STILL DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE. SOMETIMES THE ACCELERATION ON THE VEHICLE IS TERRIBLE AND THE AC GIVES OUT AND I NEED TO CONSTANTLY TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON TO WORK. HAVING TO TOW IT TO FORD BECAUSE IT'S NOT DRIVABLE AND SPEND ALL THIS MONEY ON A CAR I'M STILL PAYING FOR, GETTING RID OF IT AND NOT BUYING ANOTHER FORD EVER AGAIN.

Mileage: 124,000

TRANSMISSION WENT AT 80K MILES, EXTENDED WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER. NO WARNINGS ONLY WARNING I GOT WAS WHEN IT WAS TOOK LATE. NO WAY TO CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID AS IT IS A SEALED TRANSMISSION. IT'S GOING TO COST ME $6K TO GET IT FIXED.

Mileage: 80

ON 12/31/19 WHILE DRIVING ON PCH THE THE WOULD NOT ACCELEBRATE IT'S LIKE IT IN NEUTRAL VERY DANGEROUS! HAD TO PULL OVER AND GET A TOW HOME. DOESN'T SHIFT GEARS RIGHT. 2018 IT WAS JERKING FIX THE TRANSMISSION NOW THIS. ONLY 71000 MILES ON IT. !

Mileage: 71,000

I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 33 MPH WITH THE SPEED LIMIT BEING 45 MPH. I IMMEDIATELY BECAME CONCERNED FOR MY SAFTEY AND PULLED OFF ON A SIDE STREET STILL GOING 33 MPH AND NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE ANY FASTER. ONCE STOPPED, I HAD A DASHBOARD MESSAGE APPEAR SAYING "TRANSMISSION FAULT". IT WOULD NOT GO INTO MOTION AT THIS POINT AFTER PULLING OVER TO STOP. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, WHERE I WAS ADVISED BY MY SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THE FLUID WAS BROKEN DOWN PER THEIR TRANSMISSION TECHNICIAN AND THAT THERE ARE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE SYSTEM. HE TOLD ME I SHOULD HAVE CHANGED FLUID EVERY 30K MILES. THE COMPLAINT I HAVE AGAINST FORD IS THAT MY DRIVERS MANUAL STATES TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT 150K MILES. I AM NOW FACED WITH HIGH REPAIR COST THAT DOES NOT LINE UP WITH FORD'S RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE. FOLLOWING THE SERVICE MANUAL GOT ME A HIGH COST REPAIR AND FORD IS NOT STANDING BY THEIR PRODUCT. ADDITIONALLY, THIS COULD HAVE PUT ME IN A MORE DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE I LIVE IN A MAJOR METRO AREA OF THE COUNTRY. IF THERE IS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION GOING BAD BEFORE THEIR SERVICE SCHEDULE, THEY SHOULD RECALL THEM FOR THE CUSTOMER'S SAFETY.

Mileage: 90,000

WHILE IN MOTION, ON EITHER A CITY STREET OR ON A FREEWAY. FROM EITHER IN A SLOW STOP AND GO ACCELERATION WHILE IN CITY TRAFFIC THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THEN CATCHES IN A JERKING A EFFECT CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO PAUSE AND THEN CATCH. THIS IS ALSO WILL HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY IN THE EVENT OF A QUICK ACCELERATION TO AVOID CHANGE IN THE TRAFFIC OR SOMETHING IN THE ROAD.

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, BUT IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSSROADS FORD OF PRINCE GEORGE (4500 WHITEHILL BLVD, PRINCE GEORGE, VA 23875, (877) 331-9405). THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO USE ROLLING STOPS TO AVOID THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE DEALER'S PARKING LOT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSORS AFTER PERFORMING A SMALL TEST DRIVE. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE DEALER FOR ALMOST TWO WEEKS. THE TOTAL COST FOR THE REPAIRS WAS OVER $4,200. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AWAITING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000. THE VIN WAS INVALID.

Mileage: 79,000

AFTER PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE MY AUTOMATIC 2014 FORD ESCAPE. MY ENGINE REVVED, BUT I HAD NO ACCELERATION. IT SOUNDED AS IF I WAS IN NEUTRAL. I TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS, BUT THE ISSUE PERSISTED AS MY CAR NEARLY CAME TO A HALT ON THE BUSY HIGHWAY. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE RIGHT LANE EVEN THOUGH IT PUT ME IN FRONT OF AN ONRAMP AND GUARD RAIL. I WAS BEGINNING TO LOSE ANY FORWARD MOMENTUM TO THE POINT THAT MY CAR WAS SLIPPING BACKWARD. I PUSHED THE BRAKE. I WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY TURN OFF MY CAR, TURN IT BACK ON, AND ACCELERATE A FEW FEET BEFORE I LOST ACCELERATION AGAIN. I DID THIS 3 TIMES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY PAST THE ONRAMP AND GUARDRAIL. I WAS ABOUT 15 MINUTES FROM MEETING UP WITH MY HUSBAND AND TWO YOUNG GIRLS TO TRAVEL FURTHER ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY TOWARD FRIDAY AFTERNOON BOSTON TRAFFIC. I FEEL FORTUNATE THAT THE TIMING WAS WHAT IT WAS, BUT UNFORTUNATELY, THE ISSUE WAS MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AT ONLY 92,000 ON A VEHICLE FROM 2014. I JUST HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE MECHANIC SHOP ON THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THIS FRIDAY EVENT, AND WAS TOLD THERE SHOULD BE NO ISSUES TAKING IT ON THE HIGHWAY FOR A TRIP WITH THE FAMILY. MY VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL VIP FOR AN ASSESSMENT. WE WERE TOLD IT WAS LIKELY THE TRANSMISSION, WHICH THEY SAID WAS A "KNOWN ISSUE" IN THIS MAKE AND MODEL. FUMING AT THE THOUGHT OF THIS BEING A "KNOWN ISSUE" AND UNDERSTANDING THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS COST, I DID A QUICK SEARCH. SURE ENOUGH, THERE ARE MYRIAD PEOPLE THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS AT 40,000, 70,000 AND 90,000 MILES ON THIS SAME MAKE AND MODEL. WE HAD IT TOWED TO OUR LOCAL MECHANIC WHO ASSESSED IT INDEPENDENTLY OF VIP AND SHARED AGAIN THAT THIS IS A "KNOWN ISSUE" WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I HAVE TO WONDER WHY THIS "KNOWN DANGEROUS ISSUE" HAS NOT PROMPTED A RECALL. HAPPY TO PROVIDE MY BILL FOR THE REPAIR, WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE 12/30. *JS

Mileage: 92,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE-79K MILES- WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WOULDN'T GIVE POWER AND HESITATED WHEN TRYING TO TAKE OFF. ALSO PUTTERED AND EVENTUALLY DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE AT ALL. I HAD TO SHUT OFF THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART IT TO GET IT TO MOVE AND EVENTUALLY MADE IT HOME DOING THIS SEVERAL TIMES. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE DISASTER. TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC THE NEXT MORNING, MECHANIC INFORMED ME THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS FULL BUT TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. SAID THIS IS RARE FOR A FAIRLY UNUSED CAR WITH LOW MILES BUT COMMON PROBLEM IN FORD ESCAPES. I LEFT THE MECHANIC IN TEARS WITH A $125.00 FEE AND A $3,500 QUOTE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. WORKING ON THOSE FUNDS NOW TO REPAIR THE CAR, WHICH IS NOT YET PAID OFF. IF IT WAS I WOULD TRADE IT IN AND NEVER GET ANOTHER FORD AGAIN. INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING. I'VE HAD A HONDA ACCORD WITH 200K+ MILES AND THIS NEVER HAPPENED. ALONG WITH MY TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING AND RECALL THIS ISSUE ALONG WITH REIMBURSEMENTS BECAUSE THIS IS INSANE.

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT INTO PARK, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN PARK AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WAS TOWED TO ROMANO FORD (315-637-4491, LOCATED AT 5431 N BURDICK ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NY 13066) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.

Mileage: 74,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, IT LURCHED HAD WE BEEN ON A FREEWAY WE ARE CERTAIN THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC.

Mileage: 131,000

WASTEGATE SOLENOID NEEDS REPLACED, WE HAVE REPLACED SO MANY PARTS ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED AS WELL. WE SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS MANY PROBLEMS WITH A VEHICLE THAT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE AFTER IT LEFT OUR VEHICLE COMPLETELY DISABLED IN A TOWN AN HOUR AWAY FROM OUR HOME. WE'VE ALSO REPLACED THE COOLANT BYPASS SOLENOID. THESE ARE ALL KNOWN ISSUES AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY A RECALL BUT OUR VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH IT MATCHES THE RECALL SPECS EXACTLY, OUR VIN # WAS NOT LISTED ON THE SHOPS OASIS SHEET SO WE'VE PAID FOR ALL OF THIS OUT OF OUR OWN POCKET. FORD NEEDS TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND REIMBURSE EVERYONE THAT HAS HAD TO DEAL WITH THESE ISSUES AND PAY OUT OF THEIR OWN POCKET FOR A KNOWN ISSUE THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED ON SEVERAL OF THEIR VEHICLES ALREADY. THE RECALLS OBVIOUSLY NEED TO BE EXPANDED TO REFLECT THE TRUE NUMBERS.

Mileage: 150,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 192100, P1744. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER PERFORMANCE CIRCUIT WAS HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB GILLINGHAM FORD (216-398-1300, LOCATED AT 8383 BROOKPARK RD, PARMA, OH 44129) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT AN UNKNOWN MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.

Mileage: 41,000

A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE LOOKED AT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT BAD - EVEN THOUGH I ONLY HAVE 51,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. BASICALLY THE CLUTCH SLIPS WHEN I DRIVE. THEY TOLD ME TO REPLACE THAT IT WOULD BE ALMOST $5000 BUT THAT THEY RECOMMENDED JUST REPLACING THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION SINCE IT'S ONLY $900 MORE. I ASKED IF THIS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AND THEY SAID IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE WHOLE THING GOES OUT COMPLETELY. NOW I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHETHER IT IS SAFE TO EVEN DRIVE TO TRY TO GET A SECOND OPINION. PARTS OF A TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT GO OUT ON SUCH A LOW MILEAGE CAR. CLEARLY THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS MODEL AS NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR ISSUES. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WOULD NORMALLY BE COVERED UNDER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY - BECAUSE I AM UNDER 60,000 MILES - BUT THEY SAID IT ISN'T COVERED BECAUSE THAT EXPIRED IN AUGUST. I CALLED 'FORD CUSTOMER CARE' AND THEY JUST SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO, NO EXPLANATION. FORD NEEDS TO FIX THIS.

Mileage: 51,000

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 70,000 MILES WHILE TRAVELING 60 MILES PER HOUR ON A STATE HIGHWAY. LURCHED 2 - 3 TIMES THEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT WENT OFF. NO POWER AT ALL. FORTUNATELY THERE NO WERE VEHICLES BEHIND ME OR SURELY I WOULD HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED. WAS ABLE TO GET OFF ROAD. NEED TOTAL REPLACEMENT $3,700. 5 PAYMENTS LEFT ON ORIGINAL LOAN. EXTENDED WARRANTY AT DEALER WAS TOO EXPENSIVE.

Mileage: 70,000

MY FAMILY AND I (WIFE AND NEWBORN) WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I NOTICED A LACK OF POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. SUDDENLY THE FORD ESCAPE BEGAN SHIFTING UP AND DOWN RAPIDLY. THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AND THE ENGINE WAS WORKING, BUT THERE WAS A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER AND SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE. IT FELT AS IF THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WE COASTED TO THE SHOULDER AND WAITED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE SHOP THAT RECEIVED THE FORD ESCAPE FOUND INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND QUOTED US FOR A REPLACEMENT. THE PRICE FOR THE REPLACEMENT IS OVER HALF OF WHAT THE VEHICLE IS WORTH! (ACCORDING TO KBB)

Mileage: 91,000

MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE DRIVING HOME FROM HER SISTERS HOME AND ABOUT 5 MILES IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC ON A 2 LANE ROADWAY CROSSING A BRIDGE WHEN SHE LOST POWER AN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REACH OVER A SPEED OF 10MPH. THIS IN TURN PUT MY WIFE AND CHILDREN IN DANGER WITH TRAFFIC MOVING AT A RATE OF 40MPH DROPPING TO 10 MPH WITH RPMS JUMPING TO BETWEEN 6 AN 7 RPMS . SHE LUCKILY MADE IT ACROSS THE BRIDGE WHERE SHE FOUND A WIDE SPOT TO PULL OFF. WHEN I ARRIVED I CHECKED FOR FLUID ON THE GROUND THERE WAS NONE. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND REVERSE AND IT WAS ABUNDENTLY CLEAR IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE A SLAMMING/BOOMING SOUND AS IT TRIED TO ENGAGE. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE THERE WAS NO POWER BEHIND THE VEHICLE TO PICK UP ANY ACCELERATION. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST THE NEXT DAY WHERE HE WAS QUICK TO LET ME KNOW WE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 81,000

WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS AND/STUMBLES BETWEEN 1800 AND 2000 RPMS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME UNSTABLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUE. I THEN CONTACTED 2 OTHER DEALERSHIPS. I SUGGESTED THAT IT MAY BE AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT LOOKING AT ANY TRANSMISSION ISSUES. "THIS CAME DOWN FROM MANAGEMENT" THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SHARED. MY TEENAGE DRIVER IS DRIVING THE CAR AND I AM CONCERNED THAT AN ACCIDENT IS EMINENT.

Mileage: 93,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWER OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT FAILED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTOR PUMP SEAL WAS LEAKING DARK BROWN OIL WITH METAL FLUID INSIDE THE ENGINE. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE'S SENSORS WOULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE LEAK, BUT THE COMPUTER SENSOR WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED ANTELOPE VALLEY FORD (1155 AUTO MALL DR, LANCASTER, CA 93534, (888) 415-0959) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.

Mileage: 126,000

EVERY TIME I GET GAS THE CAR HAVE TROUBLE STARTING BACK UP. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING, AND RANDOMLY STOPS. TODAY 10/28/2019 I WAS ON THE EWAY GOING WEST OF 465 INDIANAPOLIS AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN NSTOPPED BEFORE I CAN EVEN PULL OVER. I SAT THERE FOR 5 MINS CAR OFF AND IT TURNED BACK ON. I HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR OFF N START BACK UP. ENGINE LIGHT BATTERY AND TRANS LIGHT HAVE ALL CAME ON AMD IT SHUTS OFF AND COME BACK ON LIKE NOTHING EVER HAPPENED YET AUTO SHOPS CAN NOT FIND A DIAGNOSTIC FOR THE PROBLEM. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR A MONTH

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AND PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER POWERED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED DOWN THE ROAD. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO HARDY FAMILY FORD (1255 MARIETTA HWY, GALLS, GA 30157, (770) 445-8891) WHERE THE MECHANIC DROVE AROUND THE PARKING LOT AND STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 106,000.

Mileage: 106,000

THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2014 CAR WITH 77,000 MILES NEEDS TO BE REPLACED PER MY FORD DEALER. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST TO A NEARBY EXIT WITHOUT HARMING MYSELF OR ANYONE ELSE. THE DEALER SAID THAT MY TORQUE CONVERTER 'GRENADED' AND THEN BLADE PIECES BLEW THROUGH THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND WERE NOT PRESENT IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. I ASKED IF THIS WAS NORMAL FOR A 5 YEAR OLD CAR TO NEED ITS TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT FORD SAID 'HONESTLY...NO, BUT IT IS SOMETHING WE HAVE SEEN BEFORE' I THEN SAID 'YOU MEAN WITH ESCAPES?' AND THE REPRESENTATIVE SAID 'YES'. HE SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION TECH HAS REBUILT SEVERAL TRANSMISSIONS IN THE ESCAPE THAT WERE EVEN STILL UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM YET THE COMPANY HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. WHAT ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVERS? WHO WILL HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE?

Mileage: 77,000

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR EXHIBITS AN ENGINE HIGH HEAR AND ENTERS SAFE MODE AND RAPIDLY DECELERATING. THIS HAPPENED ONCE AND WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AS A BAD PART FROM A PREVIOUS RECALL 17S09. IT OCCURRED AGAIN JUST RECENTLY AND WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED (COOLANT HOSE PROBLEMS) AND DID IT AGAIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT. IN BOTH CASES THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ON A BUSY ROAD AND WE WERE LUCKY TO EXIT THE ROAD TO A SAFE AREA. THE ORIGINAL RECALL WAS RELATED TO ENGINE FIRES BUT THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE THAT THE RECALL ACTION BY FORD IS INADEQUATE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.

Mileage: 28,800

WHILE SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM DRIVE TO PARK THE BUSHING THAT ATTACHES THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE TO THE TRANSMISSION DID DEGRADE OVER TIME AND CAUSED THE BUSHING TO DETACH FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONDITION DID ALLOW THE DRIVER TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER TO PARK AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE. THERE WAS NO WARNING MESSAGE OR AUDIBLE CHIME. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED ON FLAT BED. THE BUSHING DEGRADED TO THE POINT WHERE IT FELL OUT OF THE CABLE HOUSING. DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Mileage: 66,000

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR CAR WOULD NOT GO FORWARDS.

Mileage: 156,000

SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACK, PULL FACE, WILL NO GRAB IT, PULL ALL WAY OUT AND WILL NOT RATCH TO STOP YOU FROM MOVING, I WILL NOT CRASH CAR TO SEE IF WILL KEEP ME IN SEAT AND OUT OF WIMDOW, I FILL IF I DID, IT WOILD NOT WORK, POWER TRAIN MAKE A WINING SOUND, MY NEED OIL

WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, I WENT TO DRIVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND MY CAR WOULDN'T MOVE AFTER PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS. THE RPMS DIDN'T GO UP AND THE CAR JUST SAT THERE WITH NO WARNING THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE. I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK TO SWITCH GEARS BACK TO DRIVE AGAIN TO TRY AND GO AND THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AND THEN THE RPMS WENT UP AND STALLED A COUPLE OF TIMES AS I TRIED TO MAKE IT TO THE NEXT PARKING LOT. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED THE CAR OFF BECAUSE I THOUGHT MAYBE THERE WAS A SYSTEM GLITCH SIMILAR TO A RECENT RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT TEN MINUTES I TRIED AGAIN TO DRIVE IT AND THE CAR STARTED UP OKAY STILL WITH NO WARNING SIGNALS REGISTERING. DRIVING AFTER LESS THAN FIVE MINUTES THE CAR WOULDN'T CONTINUE DRIVING WHILE IN FORWARD MOTION AS I WAS PRESSING DOWN ON THE GAS DOWN THE STREET. I PUMPED THE GAS PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS OF BEING ABLE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE AS THE CAR STARTED TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, SO I PROCEEDED TO TURN ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS AND TRY TO MAKE IT TO THE NEXT PARKING LOT AGAIN AS IT WAS SLOWLY STARTING AND STOPPING WHILE IN DRIVE JERKING FORWARD. THE CAR MADE IT THROUGH ANOTHER LIGHT AND THEN STARTED TO STALL AGAIN SO I TRIED TO CONTINUE TO FIND MY WAY TO THE PARKING LOT IN THE MALL AND OUT OF TRAFFIC. THE SIGNAL FOR TRANSMISSION WARNING APPEARED NOW AND I TRIED TO CONTINUE TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE BARELY BUT WAS ABLE TO PARK TO GET MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I KNEW IT WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO TRY AND CONTINUE DRIVING THE CAR.

Mileage: 93,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING AND ROLLED BACKWARDS TOWARDS A BUSY INTERSECTION. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO SANDS FORD OF POTTSVILLE (1456 ROUTE 61 S, POTTSVILLE, PA 17901, (570) 622-1991) AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED, THE DEALER COULD NOT HELP WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,232.

Mileage: 100,232

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE IGNITION HAD TO TURN THE IGNITION FROM START TO OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTED. ONCE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THEY WERE ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TOM WOOD FORD (3130 96TH STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240, 888-714-6941) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. *TT THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP MODE ONCE AGAIN ON 10/6/19. *TR

Mileage: 119,000

TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE DIES AT AROUND 70,000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND FORD HAS NOT YET ISSUED A RECALL. MY DAUGHTER ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. IT IS REPREHENSIBLE THAT FORD IS ALLOWING THIS TO GO WITHOUT A RECALL. THEY ARE PUTTING PEOPLES LIFE AT RISK DUE TO GREED

Mileage: 70,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND MY CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. I ASSUMED IT WAS GAS BECAUSE MY TANK WAS LOW. I PUT GAVE IN MY CAR AND MY CAR DID NOT START UNTIL 2 TRIES. WHEN IT CAME ON THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR STARTED MAKEING A VERY LOUD WEIRD NOISE. I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR TWICE AND THIS HAVE ALREADY HAPPENED TO ME TWICE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT MOVED FORWARD TWO INCHES AND BACK TWO INCHES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,170.

Mileage: 31,170

THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR MORE THAN 3 HOURS. I PUSHED THE REMOTE START AND THE CAR STARTED, BUT IT SHUT OFF ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THE SHUT DOWN WAS DUE TO OVERHEATING. THE ENGINE WAS COOL AND THE COOLANT WAS TEPID AT BEST. THIS IS NOT AN OVERHEATING ISSUE. THE CAR WILL NOT RUN ON MORE THAN 2 CYLINDERS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE RECALL FOR THE COOLANT SENSOR. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE I WAS CHARGED TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE NO CHARGE SINCE IT WAS RECALLED FOR THE OVERHEATING ISSUE. THIS OVERHEATING HAS CAUSED MY TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER TO FAIL AS WELL. THE COST OF THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE REIMBURSED BY FORD SINCE THEY HAVE KNOW ABOUT THE OVERHEATING ISSUE FOR A LONG TIME NOW.

Mileage: 125,000

TRANSMISSION FAILED AND EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, THE CURRENT TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNINGTO THE OPERATOR WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MILES AN HOUR IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, LOSS OF LIFE WAS JUST NARROWLY AVOIDED DUE TO UNCOMING TRAFFIC. DOES SOMEONE GAVE TO BE DESEASED IN A CAR ACCIDENT BEFORE THIS IS FIXED ON THESE VEHICLES.

Mileage: 120,000

THE TRANSMISSION QUIT AT 109,000 MILES. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN I STARTED TO GO THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK IN STEAD OF MOVING FORWARD. AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR A MOMENT I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO MOVE BY REVVING THE ENGINE. I BARELY MADE IT TO THE SAFETY OF A PARKING LOT. THE INTERNET IS FILLED WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND I AM FACING A $3500.00 REPAIR BILL ON SOMETHING THAT FORD IS WELL AWARE OF AND REFUSES TO FIX. THEY RECALLED MY VEHICLE FOR DOOR LATCHES, BUT NOT A POWER TRAIN ISSUE THAT COULD GET SOMEONE KILLED.

Mileage: 109,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE GEAR BECAME STUCK IN REVERSE. WHEN THE GEAR WAS PLACED BACK INTO PARK, IT SEIZED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AFTER UNPLUGGING THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED TWO MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NTB WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS DISCONNECTED DUE TO BUSHING FAILURE. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $500. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED AT NTB UNTIL FORD DETERMINED THE NEXT STEPS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE AND THAT NHTSA WOULD BE ABLE TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. A CASE WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DECLINED TO PROVIDE A CASE NUMBER. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,500.

Mileage: 92,500

PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK SHIFTER CABLE CAME OF TRANSMISSION SAYS VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL WHILE SHIFTER IS IN PARK TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN NEUTRAL HAPPENED IN DRIVEWAY

Mileage: 108,000

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WAS MAKING A HIGH PITCHED WHINE. THEN AFTER TURNING CORNER, IT SHIFTED/SLIPED, THEN NO DRIVE AT ALL. MADE IT TO SIDE STREET, WHERE CAR DID NOT HAVE ANY REVERSE OR DRIVE. ALSO, NO WARNING LIGHTS, AND STILL NO LIGHTS TO INDICATE THAT SOMETHING IS CURRENTLY WRONG WITH CAR.

Mileage: 68,000

CAR STALLING, CUTTING OUT, MISSING A GEAR AND SHIFTING VERY HARD, WHILE DRIVING. THIS WENT ON FOR A WHILE BEFORE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ONE. DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE COOLANT BYPASS SOLENOID, SAID IT WAS RECALLED ON VEHICLES LIKE MINE BUT MY VIN DIDN'T SHOW A RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE, YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, BUILD DATE, BUILD LOCATION WERE ALL IDENTICAL TO THE RECALL. VEHICLE STILL SHIFTED VERY HARD, LIKE IT WAS MISSING A GEAR, ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. SPENT JUST UNDER $4,000 TO HAVE BOTH REPAIRS DONE. HAD REPAIR COMPLETED IN AUGUST 2019 AFTER DEALING WITH THE ISSUES FOR NEARLY A YEAR AND BEING TOLD THAT WAS JUST THE WAY THE CAR DROVE BECAUSE OF THE TURBO CHARGED ENGINE. NO CODES EVER POPULATED SO WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS AS IT SHOULD BE. ONLY WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WOULD THEY EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND EVEN THEN TRIED TO SAY IT WAS JUST THE SOLENOID AS NO CODES WERE COMING UP FOR THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE THAT HAD BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS! I'VE BEEN TOLD FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION ISSUE AND HAS THE CODE CLEARED OUT WITH THEIR SOFTWARE SO IT NEVER SHOWS WHEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE. NOT SURE IF THAT'S TRUE OR NOT BUT STILL FRUSTRATING TO HAVE SO MANY ISSUES WITH A CAR THAT'S NOT THAT OLD.

Mileage: 140,000

THE TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY GONE OUT AT ONLY 88,000 MILES WITH NO WARNING. IN OUR CASE IT WAS ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I WOULD CONSIDER IT AN UNFORTUNATE INSTANCE BUT WHEN GETTING QUOTES THE REPLACEMENT IS NEAR 6000 GRAND FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH IS A PROHIBITIVE AMOUNT FOR A FAIRLY NEW VEHICLE AND AN "AFFORDABLE" ONE AT THAT. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A LARGE ISSUE WITH HUNDREDS OF POSTS FOUND THAT THEY HAVE THE EXACT SAME ISSUES AROUND THE EXACT SAME TIME. THEIR FORD ESCAPES TRANSMISSION GIVES OUT AROUND 75 TO 100K MILES. I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ISSUE BECAUSE THAT IS A VERY SHORT TIME FRAME FOR A TRANSMISSION TO COMPLETELY GIVE OUT THAT FORD IS REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE EVEN THOUGH 100S IF NOT 1000S OF PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. THE ISSUE OF FAILING TRANSMISSIONS IS NOT ISOLATED TO A FEW INSTANCES, AND IN A MAJORITY OF CASES FAILS JUST AFTER (WITHIN 10 -20K MILES ) THE TRANSMISSION WARRANTY EXPIRES AND SEEMS TO BE A PATTERN.

Mileage: 88,000

MY CAR COOLANT IS ALWAYS LEAKING HAVE TO FILL OUT AND FIX MOST OF THE TIME. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SUDDENLY FAILED EVEN ONLY 80000K MILEAGE AND SERVICE CENTER FOR REPLACEMENT COST IS $6000.THAT'S REALLY RIDICULOUS.

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SELLERS-SEXTON FORD LINCOLN MAZDA (LOCATED AT 341 VFW MEMORIAL DR, ST ROBERT, MO 65584, (573) 336-2000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AGAIN AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 58,000

TRANSMISSION GOING OUT AFTER ONLY 77000, 5 YEAR OLD VEHICLE.. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ACCEL THE WAY IT IS SUPPOSED TO, NEARLY CAUSING OTHER CARS TO REAR END ME. WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL HOW THEY RUN; OTHER VEHICLES FROM FORD HAS THIS EXACT ISSUE FROM THE EXACT SAME EQUIPMENT, ,BUT THE ESCAPE WAS NOT ADDED TO THE LAWSUIT FOR SOME REASON; THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDED AND THEY NEED TO BE REPLACING OUR TRANSMISSIONS THAT ARE FAILING PREMATURELY UNDER THE LEMON LAW. IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE THAT THIS MANY FORD ESCAPES ARE ALL HAVING FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS IN SUCH A SHORT LIFESPAN. IT IS NOW SLEEPING AND JERKING WITH THE 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. DEALERSHIP IT WILL BE GOING OUT IN AT ANYTIME AND WILL COST 7500 TO REPLACE.

Mileage: 77,000

WHILE IN MOTION I LOST ALL FORWARD GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION RESULTING IN ME NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC.

Mileage: 103,000

IN THE 2013-2014 ESCAPE, AWD, THERE IS A KNOWN FAILING PART AND THEY HAVE A SERVICE ADVISORY, SSM 46965, TO ADDRESS THIS BUT WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL. MANY HAVE FAILED, INCLUDING OURS, JUST OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THEY GET TO CHARGE US $800 TO REPAIR. THIS FAILING PART IS THE "VISCOUS COUPLER" OR CLUTCH IN THE RDU OR REAR DIFFERENTIAL. IT IS A 1.5 HOUR REPAIR JOB THAT THEY CHARGE 3 HOURS LABOR TO DO. WHEN IT FAILS, YOU GET VERY LOUD POPS AND GRINDING NOISES FROM THE REAR END WHEN TURNING TIGHT TURNS IN A PARKING LOT. IF NEGLECTED, IT WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL COMPLETELY. THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN PROBLEM SINCE 2013 AND FORD CONTINUES TO MILK PROFITS OFF IT TO THIS DAY. I BELIEVE WE SHOULD BE RE-EMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS.

Mileage: 51,970

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS ACCELERATING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY TOWED TO GIRARD FORD (LOCATED AT 450 W THAMES ST, NORWICH, CT 06360, (860) 889-2601). HOWEVER, DUE TO THE COST TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. PIIR = Y.

Mileage: 82,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVVED UP THEN LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JS

MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE WAS EFFECTED BY A RECALL ISSUE IN NOVEMBER 2018, THE ENGINE OVERHEATS CAUSING THE COOLANT CONTAINER TO CRACK AND LEAK. I PAID $175 TO REPLACE THE COOLANT CONTAINER IN JUNE 2018. HOWEVER IN NOVEMBER 2018 MY CAR COMPLETELY TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY CITY STREET AT STOP LIGHT AND SMOKE STARTED COMING IN THROUGH THE VENTS AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. WE NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL UNTIL AFTER THIS INCIDENT OCCURED. AFTER 30 DAYS FORD FINALLY ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY AND PAID $9500 TO REPLACE THE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOTALLED. THE DAY I GOT IT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP I HAD NOTICED A CHANGE IN THE TRANSMISSION. I MADE THE DEALERSHIP AWARE BUT THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T NOTICE A DIFFERENCE. MY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY DIED 4 MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET AHOLD OF SOMEONE FROM FORD CORPORATION SINCE, IT HAS BEEN WAITING AT A DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIP FOR A MONTH AND A HALF AGO. TODAY WE FINALLY RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE FORD GOODWILL DEPARTMENT OFFERING $1200 OFF THE TOTAL COST OF OVER $5200. UNFORTUNATELY WE CANNOT AFFORD THE $4000 AND THEY WILL NOT PAY ANYTHING OF WE DECIDE TO HAD A USED TRANSMISSION PUT IN. THEY WILL NOT GIVE US A PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL TO FORD LEGAL JUST A FAX. SOMEONE DID TELL US ON FRIDAY THEY WERE TRANSFERRING OUR CASE TO LEGAL AND WOULD CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND US ON MONDAY BUT THEY DID NOT AND THE PERSON I TALKED TO TODAY SAYS THERE IS NO RECORD OF US SPEAKING TO ANYONE FRIDAY OR ANYTHING BEING TRANSFERRED TO LEGAL. IT HAS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO GET ANY INFORMATION FROM ANYONE AND WE ARE UNSURE WHAT WE SHOULD DO. I HAVE A WARRANTY FROM THE WORK DONE IN NOVEMBER REGARDING THE RECALL ISSUE BUT FORD IS SAYING THIS IS UNRELATED AND WILL NOT BE COVERED, BUT ALSO WILL NOT TEAR APART THE TRANSMISSION TO DETERMINE THE ACTUAL CAUSE DUE TO THE LABOR COST UNLESS WE PAY FOR THAT AS WELL.

Mileage: 93,000

VEHICLE IN MOTION HAS A HARD TIME SHIFTING GEARS

Mileage: 98,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE 1.6L 80,000 MI. JUST LIKE HUNDREDS ON THIS SITE AND MOST LIKELY THOUSANDS ACROSS THE US - TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY DEADLY YET NHTSA AND FORD REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECURRING PROBLEM WITH A FAULTY TRANSMISSION RECALL. A 5 YR OLD VEHICLE WITH A YEARLY AVG OF 16,000 MI. SHOULD NOT REQUIRE A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $5000 TO THE OWNER. MY ONLY HOPE IS PEOPLE USE THIS SITE TO RESEARCH VEHICLE PURCHASES AND AVOID MAKING THE SAME MISTAKE AS ME AND THOUSANDS OF OTHERS. THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF FORD ESCAPE - ONES THAT HAVE HAD PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND ONES THAT SOON WILL.

Mileage: 80,000

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET IT WITH NO INDICATIONS IT WAS GOING BAD.

Mileage: 131,000

I BEGAN LOSING COOLANT AFTER TAKING MY CAR IN FOR COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR RECALL. I ADDED WATER A FEW TIMES BEFORE I DECIDED NOT TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO MY 5 YEAR OLD LESS THAN 50,OOO MILE CAR. COULDN'T SEE ANY LEAK ON THE GROUND, DECIDED TO CHECK OIL, DIP STICK CAME BACK WITH WATER IN THE OIL. HAD IT TOWED TO FORD AND MY ENGINE IS BLOWN, WATER ALL IN TH ENGINE

Mileage: 40,550

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WITH MUCH EFFORT. GENE LATTA FORD (1565 CARLISLE ST, HANOVER, PA 17331, (717) 633-1999) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE HIMSELF AND FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE TO BE THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH AND THE SHIFT SOLENOID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO BE OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED DUE TO PAST EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER REPAIRS. AFTER HEARING THE CONTACT'S CONCERNS WITH PAST DIAGNOSES, THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

Mileage: 118,000

IN JANUARY 2019 MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND IT WOULD NOT GO BACKWARDS OR FORWARD AND THERE WAS A LOUD WHINING NOISE COMING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. IT WAS TOWED TO A SHOP WHERE WE WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAS GONE BAD AND WE HADN'T HAD IT A YEAR. I WORK IN A CALL CENTER ON BEHALF OF DEALERSHIPS AND I HEAR THE SAME PROBLEM FROM CUSTOMERS ABOUT THE FORD ESCAPE AND FORD FOCUS ABOUT TRANSMISSIONS GOING BAD SKIPPING GEARS SEEMS LIKE WHEN YOU MASH THE ACCELARATOR WHICH IS WHAT WE EXPERIENCED AS WELL THE VEHICLE IS PARKED BECAUSE WE CAN'T DRIVE IT NEED A TRANSMISSION AND WE DONT5HAVE THE MONEY.

Mileage: 150

FORD ESCAPE WITH 77,000 STOPPED MOVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE TRAVELLING OVER 30 MPH, TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHO IS INDICATING THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 77,000

WHILE DRIVING OUR 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE SHORTLY AFTER BEING SERVICED AT OUR LOCAL COGGIN FORD FOR A MAINTENANCE INCLUDING A TRANSMISSION FLUSH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PLAGUED WITH PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE FROM A USED DEALER AND EACH TIME IT WAS BROUGHT TO FORD WHO CLAIMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVERY TIME. DESPITE THE VEHICLE BEING BROUGHT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IT CONTINUED TO HAVE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WHICH SEEMED TO BE MISDIAGNOSED SUCH AS A WASTEGATE AND TURBO THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE INTAKE HOSE WAS SIMPLY NOT RECONNECTED AFTER RECALL ISSUES WERE SUPPOSEDLY ADDRESSED. THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SIGNAL THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL WAS LOW. WHILE SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT AFTER NORMAL OPERATION THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE THE DRIVESHAFT ONCE THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED. AFTER FAILING TO HEAR THE GEARS ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED FOLLOWED BY A LOUD THUD AND THEN THE VEHICLE JERKED EXTREMELY AS THE GEARS ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE THEN FELT AS IF IT WAS NOT FULLY CATCHING GEARS AS IT BEGAN TO OVER REV WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CONTINUE DRIVING. UPON THIS HAPPENING THE VEHICLE THEN ENGAGED A SAFETY MECHANISM WHERE THE VEHICLE ONLY ALLOWED FOR IT TO MOVE FAR ENOUGH FOR US TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT AND SHUT IT OFF. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME. THIS WAS AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM FORD WHOM DID A DIAGNOSTIC STATING THAT THE RECALL ISSUES WERE TAKEN CARE OF AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUSH WAS COMPLETED. BEING THAT THE PROBLEMS HAD BEEN SO REPETITIOUS WE HAVE LEFT THE VEHICLE PARKED AND NO LONGER DRIVE IT DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO AFFORD THE COST OF A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WE STILL OWE OVER 12 THOUSAND DOLLARS ON THE VEHICLE. NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH A CAR PAYMENT FOR A CAR WE CAN'T EVEN DRIVE AND THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE IT'S PURCHASE.

Mileage: 116,596

PULLED INTO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT AND PLACED VEHICLE INTO PARK. DRIVER REMAINED IN VEHICLE TO MAKE PHONE CALL AND REALIZED THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING BACKWARDS DESPITE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WHERE IT THEY DISCOVERED THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING WAS BROKEN. HUSBAND CALLED FORD DIRECTLY TO DISCUSS THE SAFETY ISSUE AND THEY STATED THAT THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS NOT ASSEMBLED IN THE SAME FACTORY.

Mileage: 123,913

FORD HAS RECALL #18S20 THE BUSHING DENIGRATES CAUSING THE CAR NOT TO PROPERLY SHIFT. THE DASH READS PARK BUT THE CAR IS IN REVERSE. THIS ALMOST CAUSE ME TO HIT ANOTHER CAR. VERY DANGEROUS. MY VIN# NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL IT SHOULD BE ITS THE VERY SAME ISSUE THE RECALL COVERS. IN A CVS PARKING LOT. FORD REFUSES TO REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. HAD TO MANUALL PUT IN DRIVE BUT COULD NOT LEAVE CAR UNTIL SOMONE CAME TO HELP ME MANUALLY PUT IN PARK UNDER THE HOOD

Mileage: 129,163

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE IN REVERSE OR DRIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT BE EXPERIENCING GEAR SHIFTER FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.

Mileage: 56,000

MY CAR OVER HEATED WHILE DRIVING. SO I PULLED OVER AND LET IT COOL DOWN. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND I WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW CYLINDER HEAD WHEN ASKED WHY IT OVER HEATED THEY REFEREED TO THE COOLANT SYSTEM BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHY THE COOLANT WAS GETTING THERE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE THE WAY THEY EXPLAINED EVERYTHING SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECALL NUMBER 17V209000 OR FORD RECALL NUMBER 17S09

Mileage: 65,000

AT FREEWAY SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2014 FORD ESCAPE FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY SLOW DOWN. MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR ONTO THE FREEWAY SHOULDER. PER THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS TOWED, THEY SEE A LOT OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS FAILING. THE CAR HAD AROUND 60,000 MILES, WHICH IS FAR TOO EARLY FOR A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FORD CLAIMS THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS ISSUE SINCE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR FAILING TRANSMISSIONS. THE NHTSA MUST ACT BEFORE A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE POOR DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF THESE TRANSMISSIONS. MANY OF THESE CARS ARE COMING INTO THE SAME MILEAGE AS OUR VEHICLE, SO THE NUMBERS OF THESE FAILURES WILL BEGIN TO SURGE.

Mileage: 60,000

LOW COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED. HAD OIL CHANGED/FLUIDS TOPPED. A WEEK LATER, COOLANT LIGHT APPEARED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT BACK TO PLACE THAT CHANGED MY OIL. COOLANT WAS NOT LOW. THEY USED A DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER THAT INDICATED CYLINDER 2 HAD MISFIRED 3 TIMES (I WAS UNAWARE). A FEW DAYS LATER, TOOK IT TO HAVE CHECKED (FIRESTONE). THEY USED A DIAGNOSTIC CODE THAT SAID THE SAME THING BUT ONE OF THE MECHANICS RELATED HE HAD JUST FIXED A FORD ESCAPE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AND THAT THEY HAD THEN FIGURED OUT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM. FORD SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO LEAK NOTED THIS ENTIRE TIME. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. I DROVE IT APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES, WENT IN TO A BUSINESS FOR 2 HOURS, CAME BACK OUT AND STARTED THE CAR, PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT AND SAW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND A MESSAGE THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND PULL OVER SAFELY (WHICH I DID IMMEDIATELY). THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS SIGN THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING (STEAM, ODOR, LEAKING, ETC). THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY START, BUT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. HAD IT TOWED TO JOHNSON CITY FORD WHICH TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO DROP THE ENGINE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE ($1700) AND THAT THE TOTAL REPAIR JOB WOULD COST BETWEEN $3500-$7000+ DEPENDING ON THE CAUSE AND DAMAGE (MAY HAVE TO HAVE A NEW MOTOR!). HE THEN TOLD ME IT WOULD BE ABOUT 3 +WEEKS BEFORE THEY COULD REPAIR IT SINCE THERE ARE 5 JUST LIKE IT WAITING TO BE SERVICED! I QUESTIONED HIM ABOUT THIS. HE RELATED THAT THERE WERE 5 FORD ESCAPES WITH A COOLANT LOW/OVERHEATING ISSUE CURRENTLY IN THEIR SHOP. MY VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW. IT IS GARAGE KEPT AND SERVICED REGULARLY. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW A VEHICLE THAT IS WELL-KEPT AND HAS UNDER 90,000 MILES CAN SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON, HAVE THIS KIND OF ISSUE? WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE?

Mileage: 88,000

A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING 2/21/2017. THE ESCAPE STARTING RUNNING HOT THEN IT SHUT DOWN THE CAR ACCELERATION . TOOK IT BACK BECAUSE IT UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY, THEY SAID THE HEAD GASKET WERE BLOWN AND LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE. MIND YOU IT ONLY RAN HOT FOR ONE MINUTE. THEY REPAIRED IT. A YEAR LATER IN FEBRUARY BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY 2/26- I SAY 2/19. THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, THEY REPAIRED THAT. A RECALL ON OWN COOLANT VALVE WAS FIXED BY DEALER. NOW IN THE BEGINNING OF MARCH THE WATER PUMP AND ENGINE PROBLEM HAS COME BACK. IF FILL THIS MODEL OF 2014 FORD ESCAPE IS A LEMON AND I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED FOR ALL MY INCONVENIENCE. IT BEEN NOTHING BUT A MONEY DRAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP IS ROBBING ME. I TOOK IT UP THERE TO SEE IF THEY COULD REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY SAID MY WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. THE TOLD ME THE WATER PUMP NEEDED TO BE FIX AND IT WILL COST $1,300 AND THAT I HAVE TO PAY THAT BEFORE THE CAN LOOK AT HEAD GASKET. TO MUCH TO PAY AND THERE CHARGING A SERVICE FEE WHICH IS OK BUT THE NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT A STORAGE FEE. I HAD A TRIP SCHEDULE FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. SHE TOLD ME THEY LEFT A MESSAGE DAYS AFTER BUT NEVER RECEIVED IT. I ASKED IF THEY CAN WAVE THE STORAGE FEE AND I'LL PAY THE REST BUT WAS TOLD THEY CAN'T DO SO. I ASKED TO SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER AND WAS TOLD HE WON'T BE BACK UNTIL MONDAY AND IT FRIDAY. CALLED CORPORATE THEY WERE NO HELP AT ALL. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS THE WORST CAR COMPANY AND THEY DO NOT HELP THERE CUSTOMERS. POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO SOLUTION TO A PROBLEM THAT THEY NO THIS CAR IS KNOWN FOR. I'LL BE TAKING LEGAL ACTION IN A CIVIL SUIT AGAINST FORD. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING AND IF ANYONE HAS A SOLUTION PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU. ( I WILL NEVER THINK FORD FIRST- YOUR LAST). THEY WANT $160.00 FOR STORAGE.

OUR 2014 FORD ESCAPE WAS RECENTLY UNDER REPAIR FOR THE JAN 2018 COOLANT RECALL. IT WAS COMPLETED ON MAR 15, 2019. ON MAR 16, 2019. OUR VEHICLE HAD DRIVEN ON THE FREEWAY FOR 3 HRS FOR A DISTANCE OF 200 MILES AND UPON EXITING THE FREEWAY AND STOPPING AT A STOPLIGHT. MY VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING AND MANAGED TO GET IT ONTO A GAS STATION PARKING LOT.. I HAD IT TOWED THE NEAREST CAR DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAD DIAGNOSED IT AND CAME BACK WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND COOLANT BEING THE ISSUE. THEY ARE CURRENTLY WANTING TO CHARGE US A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY TO FOX THE REPAIRS AND TRANSMISSION. I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION AS OF SEPT 2018. NO RECALL MESSAGE HAS BEEN SENT OUT YET. HOWEVER. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED AS IT WOULD MAKE AN UNUSUAL SOUND FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, REVERSE, OR DRIVE AS IF IT GOT STUCK. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE SOMEONE FROM THE FORD ASSIST ME WITH THIS BECAUSE IT DOESNT MAKE SENSE FOR ME TO DEAL WITH THIS IF THIS HAS BEEN A DISCOVERED ISSUE. PLEASE ASSIST ME IN THIS MATTER. THANK YOU.

Mileage: 93,300

TRANSMISSION FAIL: WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2014 FORD ESCAPE AT TIME OF THE FAIL. TURNING INTO TRAFFIC AND THE CAR WOULDNT GO ALMOST CAUSED A CAR TO HINT US CAUSE WE COULDNT GO WE COULDNT GET OUT OF THE WAY. FORD IS SAYING ITS THE TRANSMISSION LINE NOT BUILDING ENOUGH PRESSURE TO CHANGE GEARS. WE TOOK IT FORD ONE YR AGO BECAUSE IT WAS SHIFTING RIGHT FROM 2ND GEAR, THEY CHANGED THE FLUIDS SAID IT TESTED FINE AT THOS TIME. ONE YR TO THE DAY TRANSMISSION FAILS.

Mileage: 127,000

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM, TO ADD A SENSOR DUE TO FORD HAVING CARS BLOWING MOTORS. AFTER THIS RECALL WAS DONE, I HAD THE CAR IN THE GARAGE ON AND OFF FOR OVER A MONTH, TO FIND OUT THAT TH COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER. SO, THEY REPLACE THE MOTOR, NOT SURE ABOUT THE HEADS. THEN WITH IN WEEKS TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 39,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE "SERVICE THE ENGINE" INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT CALLED 911 AND TWO POLICE VEHICLES AND A FIRE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT AND A FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mileage: 75,000

CAR LOSSES ALL POWER WHILE ACCELERATING OVER 40 MPH. GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY IS THE WORST. MOTOR WILL REV UP ALMOST REDLINING BEFORE SLAMMING INTO A RANDOM GEAR WITH AGAIN NO POWER SO I'M NOT GAINING ANY SPEED. JUST RPMS ARE SCREAMING LIKE I'M IN NEUTRAL. IT'S VERY UNSETTLING TO HAVE MY CAR PRACTICALLY STOPPING IN THE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 64,000

ON FEB 22 2019 I WAS DRIVING GO WORK ON A SMALL HILL. I LOST ALL POWER THE RPMS SHOT UP AND THE SUV SLOWED DOWN.I MADE IT TO FLAT GROUND AND THE SUV STOPPED. I PUT THE SUV IN PARK FOR A COUPLE SECONDS THEN I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE IT WOULDN'T MOVE SO I PUT IT IN REVERSE IT STILL WOULDN'T MOVE I PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES TURNED IT ON IT MOVED ENOUGH FOR ME TO PARK IT AT A GAS STATION.

Mileage: 1

WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN VEHICLE RPM SUDDENLY REDLINED AND VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. VEHICLE STEERING WAS HARD AND VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH.

Mileage: 80,000

THE VEHICLE HAS 109K MILES ON IT AND IS CONSUMING TOO MUCH COOLANT. IT HAS UNDERGONE PRESSURE TESTING AND THERE ARE NO LEAKS OR CRACKS IN THE RADIATOR. THE ONLY SOLUTION THE MECHANICS CAN THINK OF IS THAT THIS MAY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2013 MODELS WITH COOLANT CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE ENGINE COOLANT LOW APPEARS ON THE DASH. WHEN IT APPEARS THE COOLANT IS IN FACT LOW AND EACH OF THE THREE TIMES IT HAS BEEN REFILLED. IT CAN USUALLY GO ANOTHER 1,000 MILES AND THEN COOLANT HAS DISAPPEARED AGAIN.

Mileage: 109,000

ENGINE CYLINDER LEAK AND OTHER RECALLS. NO RECORDS ON CAR VIN NUMBER TO BE FOUND. FORD DENIES RECALLS BUT DID FIX 2 RECALLS BEFORE BLOCKING OTHERS. THE BLOCK WAS DONE WHEN I FILED LEMON LAW FOR OTHER PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION REPLACED 2 TIMES. SEVERAL RECALLS WITH NO NOTICE OR RECORDS.

THIS CAR HAS HAD 13 RECALLS SINCE MANUFACTURED FOR DIFFERENT MECHANICAL AND SAFETY ISSUES SOME EVEN RESULTING IN SPONTANEOUS ERUPTION OF FIRE TO THE ENGINE BAY. WHILE REPLACING MY BATTERY THE DELEARAHIP NOTIFIED ME OF SEVERAL RECALLS THAT REQUIRED ATTENTION, SO I HAD THEM REPLACE EACH ITEM THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED, ONE OF WHICH WAS A SENSOR WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE IT REPLACED SUBSEQUENTLY, MAYBE 6 MONTHS LATER I HAD DRIVING ISSUES WHILE OPERATING IT ON THE EXPRESSWAY. THE VEHICLE WOULD GO IN AND OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED THE ENTIRE DRIVE HOME TO THE POINT WHERE I HAD TO DRIVE WITH HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO THAT I WOULD NOT GET REAR ENDED FOR HAVING INTERMITTENT SPEED/DRIVING ISSUES. THE CAR WOULD LITERALLY OVER REV THE THE ENGINE AS IF I WAS FLOORING THE PEDAL WHEN I WASN'T EVEN TOUCH THE GAS AT ALL. THE SENSOR LITERALLY TOOK CONTROL OF THE ENGINE AS IF IT WAS DRIVING ITSELF. I DIDN'T DRIVE IT UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING THEN THE NEXT DAY, THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE IT WAS IF I SLOWLY TRANSITIONED SPEEDS. I HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO HAVE THE SAME SENSOR REPLACED. AFTER REPLACING THE SENSOR IT STILLS SEEMS TO NEED TO BE DRIVEN SLOWER THAN WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT OR IT MIGHT BREAK AGAIN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH MY DAUGHTER IN IT DUE TO THE FACT THAT I MIGHT HAVE MECHANICAL ISSUES WHILE DRIVING AGAIN & BE ON THE HIGHWAY TO HAVE A HIGH SPEED COLLISION WITH A TODDLER WOULD KILL ONE OR BOTH OF US. THIS MODEL IN PARTICULAR HAS HAD MORE RECALLS THAN ANY CAR I'VE EVER HAD OR EVEN HEARD OF HAVING. I HAVE TO CONTINUE MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT DUE TO MY NEGATIVE EQUITY YET IT ISN'T RELIABLE ENOUGH TO GET ME TO WORK EVERYDAY. FORD NEEDS TO REPLACE THIS MODEL FOR ALL OWNERS.

Mileage: 113,000

AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED DOWN HARSHLY. AT THE NEXT EXIT, I GOT TO THE FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT WHERE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED DOWN, AGAIN EXTREMELY HARSHLY. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION BUT FAILED TO SHIFT UP, AND WOULD NOT PUT ANY POWER DOWN IN FIRST GEAR EITHER. THE STOPPED MOVING IN THE INTERSECTION. I TURNED OFF THE CAR, AND TURNED IT BACK ON AGAIN. THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY JARRING MOTION AS IT WENT FROM PARK TO FIRST, AND I WAS ABLE TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT. IN THE MORNING, THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT, AND I HAD IT TOWED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS BURNT AND METAL SHAVINGS HAD COLLECTED IN THE FLUID FROM A FAULT INTERNAL TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS $5748.19 FOR A CAR LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD AND UNDER 100,000 MILES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION FAILING WITH NO WARNING IN TRAFFIC.

Mileage: 89,804

ALL OF A SUDDEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY CAR WON'T GO I GIVE IT GAS BUT IT WON'T MOVE I TRY TO PUT IN REVERSE WON'T MOVE BUT IT TAKES THE GAS BUT ITS LIKE YOU HAVE IT IN PARK AND YOU REV UP MOTOR BUT THIS HAPPENS WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NO WARNING OF ANY KIND WAS RUNNING FINE A FEW HOURS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED

Mileage: 93,000

THE VEHICLE TREMORS AND SHUDDERS WHILE DRIVING. IT STARTED JUST A LITTLE OVER 100,000 MILES. IT FEELS LIKE YOU'RE DRIVING ACROSS A RUGGED OR BUMPY ROAD, BUT IT'S THE ENTIRE VEHICLE THAT SHAKES. FORDS DIAGNOSTIC WAS CONCLUDED WITHOUT THE TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT OR CE LIGHT ON ACKNOWLEDGING AN ISSUE. THEY KEPT FOR DAYS AND RAN SEVERAL TESTS. THE MECHANIC COULD TELL BY DRIVING IT A FEW TIMES THAT IS HAS WHAT HE CALLED THE 'TRANSMISSION SHUDDER.' IF HE KNEW WHAT IT WAS AND MENTIONED HOW COMMON IT WAS ON MY MODEL, THEN WHY IS IT NOT UNDER A RECALL? AFTER RESEARCH, I HAVE READ OTHER EXPERIENCING THE SAME COMPLAINTS. ALSO, WHY AFTER DRIVING 12,000 MILES AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC NOT A SINGLE LIGHT HAS INDICATED AN ISSUE. IT JUST CONTINUALLY SHAKES AND I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO TRUST FOR IT TO TAKE MY FAMILY AND I ANYWHERE. IT'S MY DAILY DRIVER BUT I ONLY LIVE 4 MINUTE SFROM WORK AND THAT'S ALREADY RISKY TO ME.

Mileage: 108,000

I WAS TOLD IN APRIL OF 2018 BY MY FORD DEALERSHIP THAT MY VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSFER CASE. AFTER DOING MY RESEARCH, I LEARNED THAT THE ESCAPE HAS HAD TRANSFER CASE ISSUES FROM THE MODEL YEAR 2002 UNTIL 2014 YET FORD HAS DONE NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION. I HAVE EMAILED AND POSTAL MAILED THE CEO OF FORD WITH NO RESPONSE. I DO NOT KNOW HOW A COMPANY CAN LET SOMETHING AS SIGNIFICANT AS THIS REPAIR GO ON FOR TWELVE YEARS AND NOT RECALL THE VEHICLE? EVENTUALLY THIS WILL BE A $3000 REPAIR ON A FOUR YEAR OLD VEHICLE. THAT IS MONEY I DO NOT HAVE. THE CAR CONTINUES TO MAKE A WHINING NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON ANY TERRAIN AT ANY SPEED.

Mileage: 85,000

THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL AT 76,032 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Mileage: 76,032

THE VEHICLE, WHEN DRIVING IT, HAS STALLED OUT COMPLETELY ON A BUSY CITY STREET. WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY START IT. WHEN MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY, I COULD NOT GAIN SPEED, SUV WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO A HIGHER GEAR AND A VERY LOUD SOUND WAS HEARD. AGAIN, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE IN A SAFE MANNER WHEN MERGING ONTO A US HIGHWAY. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME PROBLEM WAS NOTED ON A VERY BUSY CITY STREET. COULD NOT ACCELERATE AND LUCKILY WAS NOT REAR ENDED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORT RESULTED IN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 68,700 MILES.

Mileage: 68,700

I WAS TAKING MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER TO THE DOCTOR AND AND WAS CROSSING TRAFFICAT A LIGHT AND WITH NO WARNING I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO,I PUSHED ON THE GAS AND NOTHING LUCKILY IT WAS GOING DOWN HILL SO I COASTED TO A SHOP WHICH WAS VERY NEAR BY AND THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION SO I HAD IT TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMING APART AND WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR

Mileage: 97,000

TAKATA RECALL THE TRANNY WILL OFF AND ON SLAM INTO GEAR THIS HAPPENS IN ALL ROADS AND IN TOWN AND OUT OF TOWN

Mileage: 80,000

MY CAR DOESN'T SHIFT RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT WON'T SHIFT INTO HIGHER GEARS AND SOMETIMES THE CAR LAGS IN POWER THEN IT WILL SUDDENLY GET A BURST OF POWER AND THE CAR SPEEDS UP QUICKLY. THIS SHIFTING ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS NOW.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR INDEPENDENTLY. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CABLES FAILED AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER (PORTER FORD, 600 OGLETOWN RD, NEWARK, DE 19711, 302-738-0800) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

"TRANSMISSION FAILURE, SERVICE NOW" COMES UP ONLY WHEN DRIVING OVER 50 MPH ON HIGHWAY. IT FIRST HAPPENED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUST OVER 2 YEARS OLD. THE DEALERSHIP RESET THE COMPUTER AND I WAS FINE FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER (I HAD MOVED TO ANOTHER STATE) AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REBUILT BECAUSE THEY COULD'T FIGURE OUT WHY IT WAS THROWING THIS CODE. THIS WAS IN SEPTEMBER OF 2017. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2014. THE CAR STILL DROVE FINE. THEN IN THE SUMMER OF 2018, IT BEGAN OVERHEATING. I NOW LIVE IN THE DESERT SO THIS IS COMMON HERE. I TOOK IT IN AND HAD THE HEAD GASKET, ENGINE BLOCK AND TEMP. GAUGE REPLACED. ALL WAS WELL UNTIL I STARTED DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN. THEN THE SAME CODE CAME UP. THE PROBLEMS AND MONEY THAT I HAVE HAD TO DUMP INTO THIS CAR IS RIDICULOUS. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT MORE THAN $5K THIS YEAR ALONE ON REPAIRS AND STILL HAVE THE SAME TRANSMISSION CODE BEING THROWN SO I CAN'T EVEN PASS AN EMISSIONS TEST TO REGISTER THE VEHICLE.

Mileage: 70,165

I PURCHASED MY 2014 FORD ESCAPE IN APRIL 2017. I ALSO PURCHASED THE FORD PROTECT 75000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY. FROM TIME TO TIME I WOULD NOTICE A HARD SHIFT OR SLIP. I WAS GETTING CLOSE TO MY WARRANTIES END AND BRANG THE VECHILE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FROM WHICH IT I HAD PURCHASED IT FROM. THEY SAID THEY UPDATED THE PCU (WHICH AFTER RESEARCHING IS FORDS RECOMMENDED FIX). COUPLE WEEKS PAST AND ITS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. WARRANTIES OVER NOT MY PROBLEM IS WHAT IM TOLD. BOTH FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD. I HAVE A RECALL FROM FORD DO TO SHIFTER CABLE BUSHINGS BEING FAULTLY. WERE YOUR CAR COULD ROLL AWAY DUE TO BEING IN THE WRONG GEAR. BUT THE KICKER IS THEY HAVE NOT YET PROVIDED A PART AND YOU CAN GET IT FIXED AND BE REIMBURSED OR ALWAYS USE YOUR PARKING BRAKE. WHICH IM SURE IS GREAT FOR HOT ROTORS AND BREAKPADS. AND THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE. MY VECHILE NOW HAS QUITE A FEW ISSUES. WHICH INCLUDE STALLING WHEN BACKING UP SHIFTER STUCK IN PARK (FINALLY WHEN IT DOES RELEASE SLAMS INTO REVERSE) RANDOMLY DRAINING BATTERY BECAUSE CAR IS IN POWER SAVING MODE NOT STARTING BECAUSE IF HILL ASSIST MODE? BACKUP CAM INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAYNOT WORKING OR BLACK. ALL THESE PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE COMMON AMONG 2014 ESCAPE OWNERS WHEN READING ONLINE FORUMS FOR BOTH OWNERS AND MECHANICS. YET FORD STATES THAT EVEN WITH THE RECALLED ISSUE. NO CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OR INJURIES HAVE BEEN FILED. I WILL BE DOCUMENT EVERY OCCURRENCE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD.

Mileage: 45,000

3 YR OLD CAR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD TO DODGE SPEEDIG CARS TO ROLL OFF THE FREEWAY SINCE I HAD NO USE OF THE GAS PETAL OR SPEED. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. ERROR CODES P0732-GEAR 2 INCORRECT GEAR RATIO CAME BACK TO NEEDING A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION. HAD THEM FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION FOR $300 TO TRY AND SAVE IT TO NO AVAIL. THE SHIFTER CABLE IS ALREADY ON RECALL NOTICE 18S20/NHTSA RECALL 18V471 AND MY FORD DEALER CANT GET THE PART FOR MONTHS NOW BECAUSE ITS ON BACK ORDER. I BELIEVE THIS LED TO THE TOTAL DEMISE OF THE TRANSMISSION. A USED PART FOR $3000 IS NOT AN OPTION BECAUSE THE DEALERS CANT FIND ONE ANYWHERE. IM ASSUMING ITS DUE TO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE. MY ONLY OPTIONS ARE SPENDING $5400 ON A NEW TRANSMISSION OR GETTIG RID OF THE CAR THAT I STILL OWE MONEY ON TO SOMEONE WHO MAY SCRAP IT. NO SAFETY RECALL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE STILL AFTER MONTHS AND NO USED PARTS ARE ACAILABLE BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY MORE LIKE ME WITH THIS STYLE VEHICLE. ALSO IN JANUARY THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE 17S09/NHTSA RECALL 17V-209 THAT HAD TO DO WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED THAT MAY CAUSE OIL TO LEAK AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .

Mileage: 98,000

WHEN I FIRST START UP MY FORD ESCAPE IN THE MORNING AND PUT IT IN THE DRIVE GEAR , A SEVERE JERKING MOTION TAKES PLACE. IT ONLY DOES IT AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SETTING FOR A WHILE.

Mileage: 30,000

FORD FIXED A RECALL ON MY CAR REGARDING THE COOLANT SENSOR AND MY CAR HASN'T BEEN RIGHT EVER SINCE. SAME DAY THAT I BROUGHT IT HOME THE COOLANT SENSOR SAID COOLANT LEVEL LOW EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD JUST FILLED IT UP AND THERE WAS PLENTY OF COOLANT IN THE CAR. YESTERDAY ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK MY CAR OVER HEATED AND, LIGHTS ON THE DASH SAID FOR ME TO PULL OVER SAFELY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE CAR AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN TO BARELY 5MILES/HOUR ON IT OWN, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. NOW THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE AS IT OVERHEATS WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF STARTING THE CAR UP. DEALERSHIPS NEAR ME WILL NOT SERVICE MY CAR FOR ANOTHER 2 WEEKS AND THEY DON'T HAVE A LOANER CAR THAT I CAN USE IN THE MEANTIME, AND ON TOP OF THAT IT'S GOING TO HAVE TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE IT'S NON-DRIVABLE. ACCORDING TO THE DIAGNOSTICS RAN ON IT THE CODE THAT CAME UP WAS - P1299.

Mileage: 89,400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A WHINING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD ERRONEOUSLY SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,632. *TT*JB

Mileage: 14,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY, IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE ROLLAWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR CLIPPED ONTO THE CAR PORT HOUSING, IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED UNDER, AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR HINGE FRACTURED. UPON IMPACT WITH THE REAR SPARE TIRE MOUNT OF THE NEIGHBOR'S VEHICLE, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED, AS THE CONTACT WAS NOT IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH AND NEITHER WAS THE NEIGHBOR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND REMAINED IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE THEREAFTER. IN ADDITION, AN AUTOBODY REPAIR SHOP WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ROLLAWAY. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A HISTORY OF TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND/OR REPAIRS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. *TR

Mileage: 25,000

TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE WARNING ONLY HAPPENED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING.

Mileage: 73,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ON A SECOND OCCASION, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AGAIN AND PINNED THE CONTACT'S FRIEND, WHO SUFFERED AN INJURED LEG. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. THE CONTACT CALLED AIRPORT MARINA FORD (5880 W CENTINELA AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045, (310) 574-2641) AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PLACED IN PARK PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER AND RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE SERVICED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE BUSHING MAY HAVE DETACHED FROM THE TRANSMISSION CABLE AND THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXISTING POWER TRAIN WARRANTY FOR FIVE YEARS OR 60,000 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.

Mileage: 29,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE BEYOND 55 MPH. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE AWAY. FOLSOM LAKE FORD (12755 FOLSOM BLVD, FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA, (916) 353-2040) DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V209000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,853.

Mileage: 80,853

I WAS PARKED IN A LARGE PARKING LOT OF A GROCERY STORE. WHEN LEAVING MY VEHICLE WAS BEING PUT INTO DRIVE, TRANSMISSION WENT INTO REVERSE AND SHIFTER WAS IN PARK. THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED BUT UNABLE TO KEEP CAR SECURE W/O LEAVING PARKING BRAKE ON. THERE WAS NO WAY TO CRANK THE CAR SINCE IT WAS NOT IN PARK. CAR WAS COMPLETELY NON WORKING. MY VEHICLE HAD TO BE LEFT IN THE PARKING LOT AND TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. IN SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT, WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING CAR WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK, I SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF WHAT WAS GOING ON UNDER RECALL 18S20. INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP OF THIS WHEN THE CAR WAS DELIVERED TO THEM. THAT WAS THE ONLY PART THAT WAS FIXED, SINCE IT WAS THE ONLY FAULTY PART. FORD REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE, APPARENTLY, MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED AT A DIFFERENT PLANT. SAME MAKE, MODEL, ETC. SAME PART, OTHERS ARE PAID FOR, JUST NOT MINE. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO COMPENSATE BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT IN THE SYSTEM FOR THIS RECALL AT THE TIME OF MY REPAIRS. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND LOT OF WASTED TIME, SERVICES AND MONEY. IF I HAD KNOWN AND BEEN INFORMED OF THIS I COULD HAVE HAD IT FIXED PRIOR TO A BREAKDOWN AND WOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY CHILDREN WITH ME, IN A HOT CAR, IN A BUSY PARKING LOT VERY UPSET. UNNECESSARY STRESS FOR SURE.

Mileage: 96,000

I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE. I COULD HEAR IT CLUNK AND FEEL THE CAR JERK. I STOPPED AND DOWNSHIFTED BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. I PUT IT IN PARK, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED IT, SHIFTED TO DRIVE AND SLOWLY ACCELERATED. I GOT ABOUT 20 YARDS AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AGAIN. IT WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR EXCEPT PARK. THIS WAS AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 100 MILES. I HAD NO ISSUES PRIOR TO THIS. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON UNTIL ALL OF THIS HAPPENED AND AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY A WARNING CAME ON SAYING "TRANSMISSION FAULT SEE SERVICE STATION". IT HAS 124,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE HAD IT FOR JUST UNDER 2 YEARS, BOUGHT USED, AND HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE NOW. I RESEARCHED INFO ONLINE AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM, BUT FORD IS NOT RECOGNIZING THIS AS AN ISSUE. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD NOT JUST BREAK DOWN FOR NO REASON, AND IF THEY DO, FORD SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM.

Mileage: 124,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND THE "SERVICE NOW" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CYCLE THE GEAR BETWEEN REVERSE AND DRIVE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KLABEN FORD LINCOLN OF WARREN (LOCATED AT 3853 YOUNGSTOWN RD SE, WARREN, OH 44484, (888) 428-3823). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,200.

Mileage: 79,200

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND OVER A CURB. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE BODY AND UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KING FORD (2450 E U.S. HIGHWAY 64 ALT, MURPHY, NC 28906, (828) 837-2121). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DEALER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST WITH HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCELERATE WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE "TRANSMISSION FAILURE" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.

Mileage: 38,000

STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS- TRANSMISSION WENT BAD WITHOUT WARNING. SEE ATTACHED RECEIPT FOR WORK PERFORMED

Mileage: 65,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN REVERSE WHILE THE GEAR SHIFT WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOSCH FORD HEMET (LOCATED AT 150 CARRIAGE CIR, HEMET, CA 92545, (951) 396-7250) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT CABLE BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

Mileage: 88,000

A DOZEN TIMES NOW WHEN WE START IT UP IT RUN REAL RUFF AND WILL LURCH, THE RPMS GO UP BUT NOT MPH BEING GAINED. I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN IT OFF AND RESTART AND IT RUNS FINE. WE GET A MESSAGE THAT READS "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW". WHEN WE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER THEY CAN'T FINE ANY ERRORS ON WHEN THEY HOOK IT UP TO THEIR COMPUTER. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST WEEK AND OVER THE ALMOST 4 YEARS I'VE OWNED THE CAR. I WAS DRIVING IT ON A CITY STREET AND HAD JUST BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY, OTHER TIMES IT'S HAPPENED HAS BEEN ON CITY STREETS SHORTLY AFTER PULLING FORWARD, AND THOSE TIMES I HAD NOT BACKED UP AT ALL PRIOR TO IT DOING IT. THIS MORNING WHEN IT HAPPENED I ALMOST HAD SOMEONE REAR-END ME BECAUSE MY CAR WOULD NOT GET ABOVE 5MPH. I HAD DRIVEN ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOME BEFORE THE ERROR MESSAGE CAME ON AND WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. THANKFULLY I WASN'T ON THE HIGHWAY YET.

Mileage: 140,000

SHIFTER CABLE BROKE. WE WERE UNABLE TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION AFTER PULLING VEHICLE IN PARKING SPOT. WE HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY AND HAVE SHIFTER CABLE REPLACED AT A COSTS OF $526.40. WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER OUTSTANDING COMPLAINT FILED FOR WIRING HARNESS BEING TOO SHORT AND WE HAD TO PAY FOR NEW SPLICES THAT OUR VIN WAS NOT COVERED BY A CURRENT RECALL. WE ASK THAT NHTSA LOOKING INTO THE STATUS OF THAT COMPLAINT FOR OUR REFUND AS WELL AS THIS ONE THAT THERE AGAIN APPEARS TO BE A CURRENT RECALL FOR, JUST NOT FOR OUR VIN.

Mileage: 103,881

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING FORWARD AND ALSO WOULD NOT DRIVE IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOB THOMAS FORD (310 W. COLISEUM BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Mileage: 111,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAULT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HENNESSY FORD LINCOLN ATLANTA (5675 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT "PULL WHILE HOT". THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,622. *TT*JB

Mileage: 86,622

THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING WELL, THE CAR HAS NO POWER, BETWEEN THE R AND THE DRIVE IT MAKES A NOISE

SHIFTER CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WAS PARK AND WOULD NOT MOVE DUE TO CABLE BEING DISCONNECTED. TOWED VEHICLE TO DEALER AND SHIFTER CABLE REPLACED TO REPAIR IT. FORD SAYS MY VEHICLE NOT COVERED UNDER CURRENT RECALL SO I WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR REPAIR. SHAME ON FORD FOR NOT TAKING CARE OF THIS PROPERLY.

Mileage: 52,037

SHIFTER CABLE BUSHINGS. 2014 FORD ESCAPE. NHTSA RECALL # 18V471. FORD RECALL # 18S20. GEAR SHIFTER MOVES TO PARK, BUT DOES NOT REGISTER ON DRIVERS CONSOLE. CANNOT START CAR CAR DRIFTS WITHOUT EMERGENCY BRAKE APPLIED. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS THE RECALL ISSUE, BUT SINCE FORD HAS NOT ISSUED THE PARTS YET THERE ARE MAKING ME PAY FOR THE REPAIR UNTIL FORD SENDS OUT A LETTER INFORMING CONSUMERS THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I SPOKE WITH FORD THEY TOLD ME I HAD TO KEEP THE REPAIR INVOICE AND GET REIMBURSED WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. MY QUESTION IS, IF THE DEALER CAN FIX IT, WHY CAN'T FORD AUTHORIZE PAYMENT, SO I DO NOT HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. IF FORD ISSUED A RECALL AND PEOPLE ARE ALREADY HAVING AN ISSUE WHY DON'T THEY JUST PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED. THE DEALER WANTS $1000 TO FIX THIS. FORD SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS.

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK" WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND SCHEDULED THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO PREMIER FORD INC (5001 GLENWOOD RD, BROOKLYN, NY 11234, 888-381-4515) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. MEANWHILE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000.

Mileage: 26,000

2 ACTIVE RECALLS-NO TIMEFRAME OF WHEN IT WILL BE REMEDIED. ADDITIONALLY, VEHICLE DIES WHEN PUT INTO D FROM R. VEHICLE HAS 52K MILES, WELL MAINTAINED, SHELL FUEL IS USED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN BACKING UP AND PUTTING INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE NEITHER MOVED NOR WENT INTO ANY GEAR. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GARY YEOMANS FORD LINCOLN (1420 N TOMOKA FARMS RD, DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32124, 386-310-2342) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BUSHING CABLE FRACTURED AND THE ENTIRE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V471000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE RECALL PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS THEN REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,910. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 81,910

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE'S GEAR SELECTOR FAILED TO DISPLAY THE CORRECT GEAR SELECTION. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, BUT WAS DISPLAYING DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEACON JONES FORD-LINCOLN, INC. (3301 MCLAIN ST, GOLDSBORO, NC 27534, (919) 736-3387) WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

Mileage: 105,000

PARKED CAR ON DRIVEWAY FACING HOME. DRIVEWAY IS UPHILL FROM STREET TO HOUSE. PUT CAR IN "PARK" AND UPON GETTING OUT THE CAR IT STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP CAR AND IT ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVE & PART OF THE YARD, KNOCKING DOWN A TELEPHONE POLE GUIDE WIRE, CROSSED THE STREET & STOPPED WITH HALF OVER THE OPPOSITE CURB & DAMAGING A MAIL BOX.

Mileage: 64,390

PARKED MY CAR PUT IT IN PARK BUT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF BRAKE AND STARTED OPEN THE DOOR THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD. I PUT ON THE BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE BUT SHIFTER WAS FROZE IN PLACE. CONTACTED LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND FORD CORP BOTH SAID THERE AREN'T ANY PARTS TO FIX CAR AND DIDN'T OFFER A LOANER. LOCAL FORD SHOWED ME HOW TO PUT BUSHING BACK ON PEG SO CAR COULD BE DRIVEN. I'M 63 YEAR OLD WOMAN CAR REPAIR NOT MY WHEELHOUSE. I FEEL CAR IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULDN'T BE DRIVEN. FORD IS PUTTING ME AT RISK PHYSICALLY AND OPEN TO ACCIDENTS AND LAWSUITS BY NOT OFFERING A REPAIR OR A LOANER CAR.

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO MOVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER (WARREN MIDTOWN MOTORS, 1995 MARKET ST, WARREN, PA 16365 (814) 723-5400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS-15433231. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,123.

Mileage: 70,123

THE CAR WAS PARKED AT A GAS FILLING STATION TO FILL THE GAS TANK. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION, THE CAR REGISTERED BEING IN REVERSE AND WOULD NOT START. UPON EXAMINATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THE BUSHING ON THE TRANSMISSION AND WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT GEARS. IN ORDER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE SHIFTED WITH ONE PERSON MANUAL HELD THE SHIFTING CABLE ONTO THE TRANSMISSION WHILE SOMEONE IN THE VEHICLE MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT. AS THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED, THE PERSON HOLDING THE CABLE IN PLACE MADE SURE THAT IT DID NOT POP OFF SO THAT IT COULD BE MOVED INTO GEAR. IF THE PERSON DID NOT HOLD THE CABLE DOWN, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE HOME AND REPEAT THE PROCESS TO GET IT INTO PARK. THE CAR IS NOT SAFELY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN IN THE CONDITION IT CURRENTLY IS.

Mileage: 72,129

MY CAR, A 2014 FORD ESCAPE [XXX], IS SUBJECT TO RECALL FOR SHIFTER PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF 'PARK' ON JULY 22 , 2018 AT THE CHURCH PARKING LOT WHILE IN MOTION AND IT NEEDED TO BE TOWED SINCE IT TURNED OFF AND WOULDN'T TURN ON. I HAD THE CAR TAKEN TO THE DEALER, GALPIN FORD IN VAN NUYS, CA AND DISCUSSED THIS WITH [XXX], AND [XXX] THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE SAID THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SHIFTER CABLE BUSHINGS IN WHICH THERES A RECALL FOR. HE ADVISED ME THAT THAT REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE RECALL ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE. HE SAID THAT THEY CAN DO A TEMPORARY FIX OF THE SHIFTER CABLE, BUT THAT I NEED TO PAY $600 FOR THAT TEMPORARY REPAIR WHICH HE ADVISED IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THE CAR OPERATIVE UNTIL THE PARTS ARRIVE. IN MY DISCUSSION WITH FORD CHAT EARLIER TODAY, CARISSHA ADVISED ME THAT A RECALL REPAIR LIKE THIS SHOULD NOT INVOLVE A COST TO ME. THE PROBLEM OF THE ABSENCE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS IS UNDERSTANDABLE, AS IT IS A RECENT RECALL. HOWEVER, BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE WHICH LED TO THE RECALL, I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A 'TEMPORARY' FIX. IF THE CONCERN OF GALPIN IS THAT FORD WILL NOT REIMBURSE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS DONE AT THIS TIME, PLEASE CONTACT LEONARD AND JOHN AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY ASSURANCE. I AM UNABLE TO OPERATE MY CAR OR TO GET IT REPAIRED BECAUSE OF THIS IMPASSE. NOW I SPOKE WITH [XXX] FROM SERVICE AT SUNRISE FORD IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA AND HE SAID HE CAN FIX IT WITHOUT A COST FOR ME IF FORD PROVIDES AN AUTHORIZATION CODE AND FOR ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TRANSMISSION OFTEN SUFFERS FROM SLUGGISH TAKE-OFF AND ROUGH SHIFTING. OCCASIONALLY WHILE ACCELERATING, THE TRANSMISSION WILL ABRUPTLY LOSE POWER AND ABRUPTLY REGAIN IT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REV AT HIGH REVOLUTIONS.

Mileage: 91,000

POSTING DATE: JULY-29, 2018 (SUNDAY) VEHICLE : 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM 4X4 (4-CYLINDER TURBO ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) VEHICLE LOSES TRANSMISSION POWER. THREE WEEKS AGO I CAME OUT OF A FREEWAY AND TRIED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON A FAST MOVING LOCAL ROAD. I MADE THE TURN AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. THE ENGINE REVVED UP BUT THERE WAS NO MOTION. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY TURN ON THE HAZARD FLASH LIGHTS TO WARN APPROACHING VEHICLES BEHIND. FINALLY I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR "SLOWLY" AND THE CAR DID MOVE AND PICK UP SPEED. THERE WERE NO FURTHER ISSUES THAT DAY. I HAD SENSED "BUMPY GEAR SHIFTS" AND "JERKY ACCELERATIONS" EVEN BEFORE THE ABOVE INCIDENT. I INSTINCTIVELY "KNEW" THAT THINGS WERE NOT RIGHT BUT DID NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS. TWO DAYS AGO MY WIFE CALLED ME AT WORK AND SAID THAT AFTER BACKING OUT FROM THE GARAGE, THE CAR WAS NOT PICKING UP SPEED. THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAD ALSO COME UP. SHE SOMEHOW LIMPED SLOWLY BACK INTO THE GARAGE. WHEN I RETURNED HOME, I TRIED IT TOO. I FOUND THAT ONLY THE "REAR DRIVE" WAS WORKING. THE "FORWARD DRIVE" HARDLY WORKED. OFTEN WHILE IN "DRIVE" MODE, THE CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS ON OUR MILDLY SLOPED DRIVEWAY! USING "THE LOWEST GEAR" I SOMEHOW PUT IT BACK INTO THE GARAGE. YESTERDAY I GOT IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP. BEING A SATURDAY, THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING MORE. THEY SAID THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT TOMORROW (MONDAY). I CONSIDER THIS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I AM LUCKY THAT I DID NOT LOSE COMPLETE POWER ON THE FREEWAY AND NOTHING BAD HAS HAPPENED SO FAR TO ME OR MY WIFE. READING ABOUT OTHERS' EXPERIENCES ON THE INTERNET ON THE SAME MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, IT SEEMS THAT THEY MIGHT HAVE FACED MUCH MORE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM SERIOUSLY AND NOTIFY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.

Mileage: 74,000

I HAVE A 2014 FORD ESCAPE WITH 111,000 MILES AND WAS JUST TOLD ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CURRENT ESCAPE VEHICLES NEEDING TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS WITH LOW MILEAGE. I UNDERSTAND THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, BUT FOR A TRANSMISSION TO LAST NO LONGER THAT 4 YEARS 111,000 MILES IS A DIS-SERVICE TO THE CONSUMER AND THEIR NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS MODEL. VEHICLE STARTING HESTITATING DURING ACCELERATION A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO HAVING IN LOOKED AT BUT NO ERROR CODES WERE FOUND ON THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION. THE DAY AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE STARTING SHIFTING ERRATICALLY AND THEN A TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP ON FRIDAY 7/20 AND WAS TOLD TODAY 7/23 THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF AROUND $5000.00. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE IN MY EYES.

Mileage: 111,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SYNC SYSTEM DISPLAYED 'DO YOU WANT TO RUN A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT?' TO WHICH THE CONTACT INDICATED "YES". THE MESSAGE 'DO NOT STOP KEEP ENGINE RUNNING IN ORDER TO RUN THE HEALTH REPORT' WAS DISPLAYED AS THE VEHICLE SEIZED AND SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB UTTER FORD-LINCOLN (2525 TEXOMA PKWY, SHERMAN, TX 75090, 903-892-3555) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.

Mileage: 88,000

BACKED VEHICLE OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND SHIFTED INTO PARK ON CURB. WITHOUT TURNING VEHICLE OFF ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE A SHORT TIME LATER AND SHIFTER WAS LOOSE/HAD NO RESISTANCE AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR OR MOVE. A TOW TRUCK WAS CALLED TO TOW VEHICLE TO DEALER AND FOUND THAT SHIFTER CABLE END HAD COME OFF OF LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION. CABLE WAS TEMPORARILY REATTACHED AND VEHICLE DRIVEN TO DEALER WHERE CABLE WAS REPLACED TO REMEDY ISSUE.

Mileage: 110,000

ON 6/6/2017 MY WIFE'S ESCAPE WAS IN PARK ON A SLIGHT INCLINE AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. WE CONTACTED FORD ABOUT IT NEVER HEARD FROM THEM. NOW WE HEAR ABOUT A RECALL ON THE ESCAPE AND FORD IS SAYING THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF A RECALL ON HER VEHICLE WHEN EVERYTHING I FIND ONLINE IT IS UNDER THE TIME THAT FORD HAD BAD PARTS. YOU ARE MY ONLY HELP WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE.

Mileage: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT INADVERTENTLY REVERSED DOWN A DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT STRUCK A STOP SIGN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED BELL FORD LINCOLN AT (517) 265-8187 (LOCATED AT 4510 US-223, ADRIAN, MI 49221), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 88,000.

Mileage: 88,000

I PARKED MY CAR AT A RESTAURANT, COUPLE HOURS LATER IT WOULDN'T START BECAUSE IT SAID CAR IN GEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. EVEN IF IT WAS IN PARK THE CAR SAID STILL IN GEAR CAN'T START. I HAD TO TOW IT TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIPS AND THEY SAID THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS BROKEN AFTER 3 DAYS. EVEN UNDER 49,000 MILES THEY MENTIONED IT WASN'T COVERED BY THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY SO I HAD TO PAY $940.60 FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR OUT OF POCKET.

Mileage: 48,952

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ABNORMAL NOISES WERE HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Mileage: 104,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY TO WORK IT BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. I COULD FEEL AND SEE THE RPMS INCREASING MUCH TOO HIGH BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD FINALLY SHIFT, CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT JERKING MOTION. THEN, AN ENGINE WARNING APPEARED STATING 'TRANSMISSION FAULT. SERVICE NOW'. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF OF THE FREEWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. I HAD THE VEHICLE TAKEN INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN ORDER FOR THEM TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE, WHICH THEY DID SAYING THE TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY SHOT. ZERO INDICATION THERE WAS AN ISSUE BEFORE IT FAILED.

Mileage: 114,000

WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ON CRUISE CONTROL. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH. NOTICED THE RPM'S CLIMBING WHILE THE SPEED REMAINED CONSTANT. TOOK THE CAR OFF OF CRUISE CONTROL. THAT DID NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE. THE RPM WOULD CLIMB WHILE THE SPEED WOULD NOT. WE PULLED OFF AT THE NEAREST EXIT. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. BASICALLY THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING. CAR HAD 74,000 MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED.

Mileage: 74,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. UPON ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO PARK, IT FAILED TO ENGAGE AND THE BACK UP CAMERA WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (WALT SWEENEY-WEST HILLS FORD IN CINCINNATI, OHIO, 513-922-4500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE THAT ATTACHED THE TRANSMISSION CABLE TO THE SHIFTER WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Mileage: 69,000

STEARING WHEEL LOCKED AND WILL NOT TURN THE VEHICLE HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON.

Mileage: 54,265

I PURCHASED MY 2014 ESCAPE ECO BOOST USED IN MID 2015. IT WAS 1.5 YEARS OLD WITH 74K MILES. IN DECEMBER OF 2017 THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY STOPPED SHIFTING WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION PREVIOUSLY. I STOPPED TO GET GAS ONE NIGHT AND TOOK BACK OFF AND IT SLIPPED IN SECOND GEAR AND NEVER REENGAGED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR CODE INDICATORS SHOWING ON THE DASH AND THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE WAY IT WAS DRIVING AND SHIFTING PREVIOUSLY TO MAKE ME THINK THERE WAS AN ISSUE. IT LITERALLY JUST HAPPENED ALL AT ONCE. THE REPAIR CONSISTED OF A COMPLETE REBUILD. THE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID, TCC SOLENOID, BUSHING AND BEARINGS WERE REPLACED TOTALING AN OUT OF POCKET $2900.00 ON A VEHICLE THAT WAS LESS THANK 4 YEARS OLD. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE ECO BOOST AND THERE IS EVEN A RECALL ON THE 2008 ESCAPES. AS WELL AS SOME OF THE 2017 MODELS.

Mileage: 100,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING GEARS. ONCE THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE JERKING. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDEPENDENTLY CEASED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.

Mileage: 52,000

TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING A SHUTTERING SOUND IN BETWEEN 4 & 5 GEAR, THIS STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AGO 05/01/18, THE CAR HAS 153,000 MILES.

Mileage: 150,000

BOUGHT VEHICLE USED AT 73200 MILES. TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AND REPLACED AT 74000 MILES, UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. CODE READY INCORRECT GEAR. CAR SAID TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. AT 78690 MILES VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIFT IRREGULARLY AGAIN AFTER DESCENDING A LARGE HILL (800+ FOOT ELEVATION OVER 2-3 MILES) AND THE TRANSMISSION FAULT ALERT OCCURRED AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE BUT HAD NO POWER TO ASCEND A SMALL HILL (~50 FOOT). HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER.

Mileage: 78,690

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2014 ESCAPE HAS GONE OUT. THERE SHOULDN'T BE TRANSMISSION ISSUES IN A 4 YEAR OLD CAR. WHEN THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, IT WOULD REV UP TO 4-5 RPMS LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL BEFORE IT WOULD MOVE. IT WOULD INCREASE SPEED VERY SLOWLY. IT WOULD JERK LIKE IT WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE FULLY REPLACED. I SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM OR EXPENSE IN A 4 YEAR OLD CAR. IT IS AT J.O. FORD DEALERSHIP IN GLADEWATER, TX. GETTING REPAIRED NOW.

Mileage: 81,000

CAR WAS OCCASIONALLY JERKING, MAKING A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING UP/DOWN. THEN THE "TRANSMISSION FAULT." WARNING CAME ON. TOOK IT TO GOLDEN FORD LINCOLN IN CAMDEN ARKANSAS. THEIR DIAGNOSTICS SHOWED "TORQUE CONVERTER INPUT SHAFT RETURN WAS RESTRICTED AND BURNT UP TRANSMISSION." COST US $4962.62 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, RIDICULOUS! HAVING A TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 71250 MILES ON A MODERN CAR IS TERRIBLE.AT LEAST IT DIDN'T FAIL AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 71,256

THE VEHICLE'S GEAR SHIFT CABLE "BREAKS" LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE UNABLE TO GO INTO GEAR, DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE DRIVE OK THEN PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PUBLIC GARAGE WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR.

Mileage: 62,000

LOW COOLANT CHECK SYSTEM LIGHT ON RANDOMLY, DIAGNOSED AS DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP AT 56,000 MILES. WATER PUMP ON BACK ORDER AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2 WEEKS, THEN 3 -5 DAYS SHIPPING AND 2 - 3 DAYS REPAIR. I HAVE SCHEDULED A LONG VACATION AND HAVE ALREADY MISSED A WEEK OF IT. FORD HAS AUTHORIZED A RENTAL CAR UNTIL THE REPAIR, BUT MY VACATION DESTINATION IS 11 HOURS AWAY. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NOT A WATER PUMP AVAILABLE WITHIN A MORE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. IT WILL BE A TOTAL OF 3 - 4 WEEKS UNTIL THE REPAIR CAN BE MADE UNDER WARRANTY. *TR

Mileage: 56,000

STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH ON HIGHWAY AT A BLIND SPOT. MOTOR JUST REVVED IN DRIVE. AFTER PLAYING WITH IT FOR 10 MINS WAS ABLE TO CRAWL OFF THE ROAD.. AFTER BEING TOWED TO DEALER IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING NOT TOWING OR HAULING IT SHOULD NOT DO THIS AT 87K .. FIRST MAINTENANCE CALLS AT 150K

Mileage: 87,000

WE TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS AT FORD DEALER. WHEN WE DROVE IT HOME ON CITY STREET AT 35 MPH THE REAR OF THE CAR STARTED SHAKING AND TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS A BAD REAR DRIVE SHAFT BEARING. IT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVING. THE COST OF REPAIR WAS $500. AFTER THE REPAIR WE DROVE IT HOME ON CITY STREET AT 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT CAME BACK ON. FORD DEALER SAID IT COULD BE A SHIFT SOLENOID REPAIR FOR $500 IF THAT DOES NOT WORK IT WOULD BE A TORQUE CONVERTER REPAIR AT A COST OF $3500. IT NEEDS TO BE DONE AS IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN DRIVING. THE CAR HAS 40000 MILES AND IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.

Mileage: 40,000

CAR SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A HIGH-PITCHED HUM. AFTER COMING TO A STOP, CAR ENGINE REVVED AS IF IN NEUTRAL. MANAGED TO MOVE CAR OFF ROAD AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP. REPAIR ORDER SAYS 'CONVERTER CAME APART INTERNALLY.' VEHICLE HAD 64,270 MILES.

Mileage: 64,267

PURCHASED VEHICLE ON 2/17/2018 WITH 73,600 MILES ON THE VEHICLE ON 2/20/2018 DROVE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 HOURS (PITTSBURGH TO CLEVELAND AND BACK) NEAR THE END OF THE RETURN TRIP, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO RANDOMLY DOWNSHIFT AND UP SHIFT ON RELATIVELY LEVEL GROUND WHILE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AT ABOUT 67 MPH. WITHIN A MINUTE OF THIS BEHAVIOR, THE INFORMATION DISPLAY INDICATED A TRANSMISSION FAULT: SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN. THE FAULT CLEARED. CALLED DEALER AND STATED MY ISSUE. TOOK CAR TO DEALER (SMAIL HONDA GREENSBURG, PA) ON 2/21. ON THE TRIP TO THE DEALER, THE FAULT HAPPENED TWO MORE TIMES. ONE OF THOSE TIMES I HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE.WHILE I WAS APPLYING THE BRAKES. DEALER FOUND A WRONG GEAR RATIO FAULT ON THE TRANSMISSION AND IS REPLACING THE UNIT WITH ONE THAT HAS 46000 MILE ON IT. ALL OCCURRENCES OF THE FAULT WERE ON THE HIGHWAY ABOVE 50MPH VEHICLE HAD 74400 MILES WHEN DEALER TOOK POSSESSION TO REPAIR

Mileage: 74,400

THE TRANSMISSION BLEW ON THIS CAR AFTER 3 1/2 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, 87,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING (I.E., LOSS OF POWER UPON SHIFTING TO ACCELERATE) AFTER ABOUT 1 YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. I ASKED OUR LOCAL DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR TO CHECK AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE. THE SLIPPAGE KEPT HAPPENING PERIODICALLY, BUT NOT OFTEN ENOUGH THAT I COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON. IT WAS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION BLEW AND I RESEARCHED "BLOWN TRANSMISSION" ONLINE THAT I REALIZED WHAT HAD BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS IN A NEW CAR. WHEN IT DID BLOW, I WAS DRIVING, RUNNING ERRANDS AROUND TOWN, AND WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A LIGHT. AS I TRIED TO PUT IT BACK INTO GEAR AND DRIVE WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO A GEAR TO MOVE THE CAR. LEFT ME STRANDED. EVERYTHING ELSE WAS RUNNING, INCLUDING THE SYNC OPERATED "ENGINE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM" WHICH RAN AN ASSESSMENT AND SAID EVERYTHING IN THE CARE WAS OPERATING FINE, INCLUDING THE TRANSMISSION! I HAD TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR, TOWING FOR THE VEHICLE, AND IT WOULD COST ME $6700 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. IT WAS SO DAMAGED THE SERVICE GUY SAID IT COULD NOT EVEN BE REPAIRED. WE ULTIMATELY DONATED THE CAR BUT GOT NOTHING FOR A CAR THAT WAS 3 1/2 YEARS OLD IN GREAT CONDITION. VERY DISAPPOINTING. AND THE DEALER NEVER OFFERED ME ANYTHING...TO PAY FOR RENTAL CAR OR THE DIAGNOSTIC TO TELL ME THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, OR EVEN FOR PARTS FOR THE CAR. I'LL NEVER BUY A FORD CAR AGAIN.

Mileage: 86,277

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (RANDALL FORD, 5500 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (SCHULTZ FORD, 1300 GOLF LAB RD, PITTSBURGH PA), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500.

Mileage: 41,500

FIRST THE WIRING HAD TO BE REPLACE, WEEK LATER CATALYIC CONVERTOR, WEEK LATER TRANSMISSION, CAR IS ONLY 4 YRS OLD

DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE I RECEIVE A WARNING LIGHT "TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW". I CONTACTED MT VIEW FORD AND WAS INFORMED THERE IS A WAIT ON TRANSMISSION WORK AND THE EARLIEST THEY COULD GET ME IN IS DECEMBER 20TH. BEING CONCERNED AND NOT WANTING TO WAIT A MONTH AND A HALF TO GET IT LOOKED AT. I CONTACTED A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP THEY HOOKED MY VEHICLE UP AND RECEIVED (2) INTERNAL CODES 1721 & 1744. THE TRANSMISSION REQUIRES A COMPLETE REBUILD @ 83,000 MILES. I'VE READ OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSIONS FOR THE 2014 FORD ESCAPE.

Mileage: 83,000

THE PUMP WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AND THEREFOR THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

108,000 MILES GOING DOWN EXPRESSWAY AT 75 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED AND HAD TO COAST ONTO THE SIDE OF THE EXPRESSWAY. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION AT JUST OVER 100,000 MILES ON A 2014 (ONLY 3 YEARS) OLD IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND COULD CREATE UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. I WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER.

Mileage: 108,000

SINCE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THEY INCLUDED UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, ROUGH SHIFTING, TRANSMISSION AND FLUID LEAKS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES FROM 1 DAY TO OVER 90 DAYS AT A TIME. SEVERAL REPAIRS TOOK 5-7 WEEKS. INITIALLY THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND FORD MOTOR CO. COVERED THE REPAIRS AND PROVIDED A RENTAL CAR ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FULLY RESOLVED AS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE FORD SHOP SINCE APRIL 1, 2017 WHILE IT WAS BEING DIAGNOSED AND I TRIED TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES WITH FORD SINCE THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIRS. FORD DENIED OUR CLAIM TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA "LEMON LAW" STATUTES. THE ISSUES HAVE NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE SHOP AT ONE POINT AS I FELT IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION USUALLY TOOK PLACE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS OF 55-70 MPH. THE ROUGH SHIFTING WAS COMMONLY DURING A FIRST START OR WHEN APPROACHING OR PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. IT WOULD SHIFT ROUGH AT SPEEDS 20-35 ON RESIDENTIAL ROADWAYS. THE LEAKS WERE TYPICALLY DISCOVERED AFTER FREEWAY DRIVING. I HAVE NUMEROUS DOCUMENTS AND THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT ACCEPT THEM ALL SO I UPLOADED A FEW AS SAMPLES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE APRIL 1, 2017 SO I DO NOT HAVE THE DOCUMENTS SHOWING THE CURRENT ISSUES. FORD HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH AND HAS REFUSED TO COVER ANY REPAIRS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY INFORMED ME THAT THEY "SELF REPORT" CLAIMS LIKE THIS TO NHTSA AND PROVIDE NHTSA WITH MY CONTACT INFORMATION. THEY ALSO TOLD ME MY ONLY OPTIONS WOULD BE TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST FORD OR REPORT THE ISSUE TO NHTSA AS A SAFETY CONCERN. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE HAS AN INHERENT DEFECT THAT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

Mileage: 24,484

WHILE PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC ON JULY 3, 2017, MOVING AT 30 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED CAUSING THE CAR TO QUICKLY DECELERATE NEARLY CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INDICATED AN ENGINE FAULT REQUIRING IMMEDIATE SERVICE. THE ENGINE CONTINUED RUNNING BUT WITH HARDLY ANY ACCELERATION THEN LOSS OF POWER AND BUCKING. I PULLED TO SHOULDER AND WAS ABLE TO LIMP HOME ABOUT A MILE WITH ENGINE RUNNING ERRATICALLY ALL THE WAY. CALLED AAA AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO HAMMONASSET FORD IN MADISON CT FOR SERVICE ON JULY 4 2017. AWAITING RESPONSE FROM THEM AT THIS TIME.

Mileage: 41,000

AT THE END OF A 55 MILE TRIP THE "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION" INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR A FEW HOURS I STARTED IT UP AGAIN AND THE LIGHT HAS NOT COME BACK ON. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 32000 MILES AND I CAN'T GET FORD TO LOOK AT IT AND TELL ME IF IT IS ELECTRICAL OR TRANSMIISION OCCURED ON 7/7/14

Mileage: 32,400

"TAKATA RECALL"......I STOPPED BY 7-11 ATM TO GET SOME MONEY AND OTHER ITEMS...UPON RETURNING TO MY VEHICLE I NOTICED IT WOULD NOT START. THE DASHBOARD SAID IT WAS IN REVERSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN PARK MODE. I SPEND APPROXIMATELY 3.5 HOURS ON THE PHONE WITH THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY TRYING TO GET SOME REAL HELP. AFTER NO SUCCESS, I WENT THRU THREE DIFFERENT CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS WHO WERE NOT KNOWLEDGEABLE ON HOW TO HANDLE A VEHICLE THAT WAS DISABLED, STUCK IN REVERSE AND WOULD NOT START. I ENDED UP CALLING AAA AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY OWN MECHANIC BECAUSE I CALLED THREE FORD DEALERSHIP STATED THAT IT WOULD BE AT LEAST 2-3 WEEKS BEFORE SOMEONE COULD CHECK OUT MY VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THEY WERE NOT COOPERATIVE IN HELPING ME GET A RENTAL CAR EITHER AND STATED THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE COST OF RENTING A CAR. MY OWN MECHANIC WHO HAS SERVICED ALL MY VEHICLES AND THERE HAS NEVER BEEN AN ISSUE... ADVISED ME THAT THE BRAKE CABLE OR SOMETHING TO THAT EFFECT WAS BROKEN. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THAT IS POSSIBLE SINCE I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 10/2016. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 9 MONTHS I'VE HAD ISSUES WITH FORD AND THEIR FAULTY PRODUCTS. APRIL 2017 FORD MOTORS SETTLED WITH ME OVER MY 2013 FORD FOCUS WHICH WAS IN AN OUT OF THE SHOP SINCE MARCH 2015. I'VE HAD TO GO THRU NUMEROUS AGENCIES TO GET ANY REAL HELP. I'VE SPOKEN WITH MY MECHANIC TODAY AND WAS GIVEN AN APPROX ESTIMATE OF $700 TO REPAIR AND MY CAR WON'T BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NEXT WEEK. IN ADDITION, IT'S COSTING $170 TO RENT A CAR TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO SCHOOL AND WORK UNTIL MONDAY. I AM LOOKING FOR FORD TO REIMBURSE ME FOR MY EXPENSES AND COST TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE. OR THE OTHER ALTERNATIVE IS TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM FORD AGAIN.

MY CAR IS HAVING SAME EXACT ISSUES AS REPORTED IN RECALL #14S17 YET MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY STILL IN GARAGE, GOING ON 2 WEEKS NOW, AND THEY JUST TOLD ME 6 OUR OF 7 PARTS ARE COVERED UNDER MY WARRANTY YET 1 PART, THE WIRING ASSEMBLY EC SENSOR IS NOT AND WILL BE $800 TO FIX. MY VEHICLE LITERALLY WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AND HAD SEVERE HESITATION AFTER I TURNED IT OFF AND BACK ON. HOW CAN MY VEHICLE IN THE SAME YEAR BE EXPERIENCING SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL BUT NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE OF MY VIN # AND NOW I'M RESPONSIBLE FOR THE $800? WE WERE HEADED TO LITTLE WASHINGTON, PA AND THE WHOLE RIDE UP WAS A HESITATION EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEN AT ONE POINT THE CAR JUST STALLED WHILE DRIVING. TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND AT A RED LIGHT INTERSECTION, HIT THE GAS TO GO AND WOULD NOT MOVE. TURNED OFF AND BACK ON AND TOOK AWHILE FOR THE CAR TO GO BUT THANKFULLY WE MADE IT HOME AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED FORD AND MADE APPT AT CLOSEST DEALER TO TAKE IT TO. 2 WEEKS LATER AND IT IS STILL THERE. THE JUST CALLED 3 DAYS AGO TO TELL BE ABOUT THE PARTS AND NOT COVERED. I THEN CALLED FORD BACK AND LEFT MY CELL PHONE # TO CONTACT ME BACK SINCE I WAS IN THE OFFICE THIS WEEK AND THEY CALLED AND LEFT A MESSAGE ON HOME PHONE EXPLAINING THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I AM NOT PLEASED AT ALL WITH THE DEALER FIRST OFF THAT TOOK SO LONG AND LACK OF COMMUNICATION OR FORD FOR JUST SAYING OH WELL SUCK IT UP AND PAY IT. I SEARCHED INTERNET AND SAW THIS RECALL THAT MATCHED MY CAR'S EXPERIENCES TO A "T".

Mileage: 55,300

AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN REVERSE. SHIFT ARM WAS STUCK IN REVERSE AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. MY FOOT HAD TO REMAIN PRESSED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM MOVING FARTHER BACKWARD AND HITTING NEARBY PARKED VEHICLES. VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF TO PREVENT FURTHER BACKWARD MOVEMENT, WHICH LEFT VEHICLE BLOCKING ONCOMING VEHICLES MOVING THROUGH LOT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS A LOOSE SHIFTER ARM BOLT. BOLT WAS TIGHTENED.

Mileage: 71,855

I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN MARCH 2017 AND WE TOOK IT ON A TRIP TO THE BEACH. ALMOST THERE THE CAR STARTED JUMPING INTO GEAR WHEN WE TOOK OFF AT THE RED LIGHT. THEY STARTED GETTING CLOSER AND MORE HARDER AT EACH STOP SO WE STOPPED AT A STORE TO CHECK IT.THERES NO DIP STICK TO CHECK THE TRANY WITH SO WE THOUGHT IT MIGHT OF GOT HOT EVEN THOUGH WE STOPPED OFTEN. IT SEEMED TO HELP THEN IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN AFTER SOME TIME.WE HAD ALREADY PAID FOR THE HOTEL SO WE WENT ON AND STAYED WITH OUT GOING MANY PLACES FOR FEAR OF NOT GETTING BACK HOME.ON THE WAY HOME IT STILL DID THE SAME BUT NOT ON THE INTERSTATE.SEEMS IT ONLY DID IT AT STOPS AND STARTS IN TOWNS AT LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS. THE FORD COMPANY HAS HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP SINCE I GOT BACK HOME AND IVE MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT WITH 2 WEEKS DRIVING OUT OF IT.THEY SAY IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, BUT BY THE CAR FAX PAPER IT WAS JUST REPLACED A MONTH AGO . ITS GONNA BE ANOTHER MONTH BEFORE I GET IT BACK, BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO ORDER IT. JUST HOPE I DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS ANY MORE. LOVE THE LITTLE SUV, JUST HATE ALL THIS TROUBLE I'M HAVING OUT OF IT

I BOUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW , WITHIN THE FIRST 600 MILES I TOOK A TRIP TO NORTHERN MICHIGAN ( ABOUT 200 MI. ) AND THE TRANSMISSION " BANGED " INTO 6TH GEAR EVERY TIME IT DOWN SHIFTED TO 5TH GOING UP ANY GRADE AND SHIFTED BACK TO 6TH, OTHER TIMES WHEN I GO TO PULL OUT OF SOMEWHERE IT WILL ACT LIKE ITS LOOKING FOR A GEAR BEFORE I BARELY START MOVING , HAD IT BACK TO FORD A NUMBER OF TIMES , THEY SAY ITS FINE ... NOW HAS 46000 ON IT , STILL DOES IT , HAVE CALLED AND SENT REGISTERED LETTERS TO FORD , THEY SAY BUY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND WORK WITH THE DEALER (LOL ).. THEY JUST CLAIM THEY CHECK IT AND EVEN ASK IF I THOUGHT ABOUT TRADING IT IN ... YA RIGHT....WHAT I WOULD LIKE IS FOR THEM TO FIX IT. SOMETIMES WHEN I BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND PUT IT IN DRIVE , IT THEN TOO DON'T GO , LOOKS FOR A GEAR FOR A FEW SECONDS (YOU CAN HEAR IT MAKING NOISE) THEN WILL TAKE OFF

Mileage: 600

ON TAKE OFF CAR WILL NOT ALWAYS GO INTO GEAR AND WHEN IT DOES IT DOES NOT HAVE MUCH POWER TO ACCELERATE LEAVING FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION. IF THE MOTOR IS SHUT OFF AND THE "COMPUTER" RESETS IT WILL RESET AND DRIVE OK FOR A SHORT TIME BUT THE PROBLEM REAPPEARS. CAR IS NOW PARKED UNTIL WE CAN FIGURE WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. HATE PAYING FOR A CAR THAT I CAN'T DRIVE.

Mileage: 105,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INADVERTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. ..UPDATED 05/05/17 *BF *CN

Mileage: 51,000

THE CAR WAS STOPPED AND THEN PUT INTO 'REVERSE' WHERE IT SUCCESSFULLY REVERSED FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A RESIDENTIAL STREET. WHEN PUT DIRECTLY INTO 'DRIVE' THE CAR CONTINUED TO REVERSE. AT THIS POINT THE SHIFTER CONTROL CABLE BROKE AND/OR STOPPED WORKING NOT ALLOWING THE CAR TO BE PUT INTO ANY GEAR OTHER THAN 'PARK'. THE CAR WAS THEN PUT INTO 'PARK' WHERE IT STAYED STATIONARY IN A COMPROMISING POSITION UNTIL IT COULD BE TOWED.

Mileage: 53,000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY AT 72MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED, CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE GEAR COMPLETELY. THIS CAUSED THE RPMS TO SKYROCKET AND THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN SLOWING DOWN - RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED THE TRANSFER CASE TO FAIL.

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT FORWARD AND STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE WHEN STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL TRANSMISSION ISSUE, BUT THE SPECIFICS OF THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

MY MOTHER OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE WITH THE 1.6L TURBOCHARGED ECOBOOST ENGINE. SHE NOTES THAT THE FUEL SENSORS IN THE CAR AREN'T INJECTING FUEL INTO THE ENGINE WHEN SHE ACCELERATES FROM A STOP, MEANING THE CAR WILL STICK IN NEUTRAL AND REV UNTIL IT KICKS BACK IN GEAR. SHE NOTES THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. WE HAD TAKEN IT TO KELLER BROS. FORD WHICH IS WHERE SHE PURCHASED IT, AND THEY COULDN'T COME UP WITH THE PROBLEM. SO THEN WE WENT TO NEW HOLLAND FORD, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THE GUY EVEN SHOWED MY MOM HOW TO RESET THE FUEL SENSOR. BUT THE PROBLEM CAME BACK UP AGAIN. MY MOM, I, AND HER BOYFRIEND ARE AT THE POINT WHERE IF SOMETIME THE CAR HESITATES, AND SOMEONE HITS HER, SHE'S GOING TO BE KILLED. FORD, YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I DON'T WANT MY MOTHER KILLED. SO RECALL THE ESCAPE 1.6L'S THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM AND COME UP WITH A SOLUTION.

Mileage: 24,000

THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN LESS THAN A MONTH. DRIVING THE FORD ESCAPE AT LOWER SPEEDS (LESS THAN 40 MPH) ON A CITY STREET DURING MORNING TRAFFIC HOURS. SUDDENLY HEARD A CONTINUOUS LOUD SOUND ON THE REAR RIGHT OF CAR. VEHICLE THEN LOST POWER. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. HAD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE CAR. THEN IT WORKED FINE. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY ERROR CODES WHEN I TOOK IN FOR SERVICE. THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 70F. NOT RAINING.

Mileage: 38,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT AND THE STEERING COLUMN FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

Mileage: 48,000

WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON CRUISE CONTROL AND YOU PUSH THE ACCELERATOR TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS IT SOUNDS LIKE TWO MANHOLE COVERS SLAMMING TOGETHER WITH A STRONG SHUDDER. IT DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY TIME. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE IT.

Mileage: 21,000

VEHICLE JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND 3RD. ON HARD ACCELERATIONS THE VEHICLE WILL JERK AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL.

Mileage: 34,889

ENGINE IS REVVING UP TO 4000+ RMPS BEFORE SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. THE SHIFTING SLIPS AND THE VEHICLE LURCHES WHILE SHIFTING, SOMETIMES VERY ROUGH. TAKEN INTO THE SHOP AND FORD REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS (TORC CONVERTER AND OTHERS). WHILE IN THE SHOP SUDDENLY THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH EXHAUST FUMES POTENTIALLY BLOWING INTO THE CAB MAKING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FIXED THE ISSUES AND I PICKED UP MY CAR. NOW MY TURBO HAS NO GUT, AND IS SLOW ON THE PICK UP WHEN ACCELERATING. WILL BE TAKING BACK TO THE SHOP AGAIN.

Mileage: 25,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY FLAW IN VEHICLE MOTOR PUSH-BUTTON OFF DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO PARK AS IT REMAINS IN NEUTRAL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE INADVERTENTLY TURNED THE MOTOR OFF, WITH THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE THEN ROLLED DOWN A SLIGHT HILL AND CRASHED INTO A RAVINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *JB

JUST PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE. A YELLOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR. TROUBLE CODE P26B7 (DEALER SPECIFIC). IT LOOKS LIKE THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE BYPASS COOLANT SOLENOID OR COOLANT LEAKS. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ONLY OCCASIONALLY WORK.

Mileage: 62,600

A FEW MONTHS AGO, I HAD FILED A COMPLAINT ON THE 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE 1.6L TURBOCHARGED ECOBOOST WITH I-4WD MY MOTHER CURRENTLY OWNS. SHE HAD ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. AT A STOPLIGHT OR WHLE MOVING AT A DECENT PACE (ABOUT 20-40MPH), THE ENGINE WOULD SUDDENLY REV TOWARDS 4000-5000 AND NOT DROP INTO DRIVE. THIS HAD CONCERNED ME ALOT. MOM CALLED KELLER BROS. FORD HERE IN LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA, AND SAID THAT SHE WILL HAVE TO TAKE HER CAR DOWN FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THE UPDATE FIXED EVERYTHING. NO ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. AND SINCE THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE, I'VE NOTICED A HUGE DIFFERENCE. IT FEELS LIKE THERE IS MORE HORSES IN MY MOM'S CAR THAN THERE WAS BEFORE THE UPDATE. THE UPDATE HAPPENED 4-6 MONTHS AGO. I FEEL MUCH SAFER KNOWING THAT HER CAR WON'T END HER IN AN ACCIDENT. SHE CURRENTLY HAS OVER 16,000 MILES, AND SINCE THAT TIME FRAME, NO "DROP-OUTS" (< AS I CALL THEM) HAVE HAPPENED.

Mileage: 10,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER IT WAS SHIFTED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY FROM SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

Mileage: 85,000

THIS IS LEASED. MY AUTO TRANS. RANDOMLY POPS INTO NEUTRAL THEN KICKS INTO GEAR, CAUSING A JOLT. THIS HAPPENS SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL, AND ONCE THREE TIMES IN ONE DAY. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE FORD DEALER WHO CANNOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS BUT A LOT OF MILES ON MY LEASE. LAST FRIDAY, THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SINCE BEEN ON CHAT WITH FORD, HAVE CALLED THEM, HAVE COMPLAINED REGARDING NC LEMON LAW, AND MORE, AND FORD WILL NOT REPLY AT ALL. MY WIFE IS UPSET THAT I AM EVEN DRIVING THE CAR, AND I WILL NOT LET HER DRIVE IT. I WAS TAKING TWO FRIENDS GOLFING A FEW WEEKS AGO AND IT HAPPENED TWICE, AND THEY BOTH COMMENTED, SO I HAVE WITNESSES WHO FELT IT. I WANT A RESOLUTION. THIS HAS CAUSED TO NEAR MISSES. ONE WHEN PULLING FROM A PARKING LOT ONTO A 45 MPH ROAD WHEN IT STALLED FOR ABOUT 50 YARDS, AND LAST FRIDAY ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STALLED THEN VERY ABRUPTLY AND NOISILY KICKED BACK INTO GEAR. I WAS WILLING TO GET THE CAR FIXED, BUT AFTER HAVING IT INTO THE FORD DEALER NOW FOUR TIMES, I JUST WANT FORD TO GET ME OUT OF THE LEASE AND INTO ANOTHER FORD OR LINCOLN, WHICH I THINK IS A FAIR RESOLUTION, AS I WILL STILL BE PAYING FOR A CAR. I KNOW I CANNOT DRIVE THIS ONE ANYMORE, BUT CURRENTLY DON'T HAVE ANOTHER OPTION. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY, ALWAYS IN MOTION WHILE PICKING UP SPEED. USUALLY WHEN THE MOTOR IS WARM OR GETTING THERE. IT CAN BE AT 15-20 MPH OR EVEN ON A 70 MPH HIGHWAY. NO CONSISTENCY. IT HAS PROBABLY HAPPENED 30 OR 40 TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, INCLUDING THE BAD ONE FRIDAY, ONCE ON SATURDAY, TWICE ON SUNDAY AND ONCE TODAY (TUESDAY). I AM NOW TRACKING THE INCIDENTS.

Mileage: 18,000

WHENEVER CAR IS ON AND PARKED, NOT MOVING, OR GOING SLOWER THAN 20 MPH, THE AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT COOL AND BLOWS EXTREMELY HOT AIR INTO THE CAR. IF I AM IN TRAFFIC, AT A STOP LIGHT, GETTING DRIVE THROUGH, OR PARKING THE CAR, IT QUICKLY GETS DANGEROUSLY HOT. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE 100+ DEGREE DAYS CONSISTENTLY, WITH MY CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT I FEAR DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN THIS HEAT AS IT IS KNOWN TO KILL IN TEXAS. MY FATHER IS AN ELECTRICIAN AND WHEN I TOLD HIM HE SAID IT LOOKS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL OR POWER PROBLEM BECAUSE HE THINKS THE CAR IDLES TOO LOW.

Mileage: 18,000

2014 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND ALMOST CAME TO A STOP. THE LIGHTS ON THE TRANSMISSION BOX STARTED TO FLICKER FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL, ETC. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, SO THE CONSUMER PUT THE VEHICLE IN SPORT MODE AND THEN INTO DRIVE. THE GEAR THEN SHIFTED OUT OF DRIVE ON ITS OWN AND LOST POWER. *JB

MY MOTHER OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCAPE SE WITH THE 1.6L ECOBOOST ENGINE. SHE HAS NOTICED THAT MANY TIMES, SHE LIGHTLY STEPS ON THE GAS, AND THE CAR SUDDENLY REVS IT'S ENGINE IN THE 3000-4000 RPM RANGE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE. BASICALLY, IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO. SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY COULD FIND OUT THE PROBLEM, AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. I SURE WOULD HATE TO SEE MY MOTHER SERIOUSLY HURT DUE TO THESE PROBLEMS WITH HER CAR. *TR

Mileage: 8,000

TRANSMISSION JURKS WHEN CHANGING GEARS. *TR

Mileage: 13,000

LOST POWER TO TRANSMISSION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE, ENGINE REV WAS HIGHER LOST POWER IN TRANSMISSION, THEN IT KICKED BACK IN. *TR

Mileage: 3,700

PULLED AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE ESCAPE LOST ALL FORWARD MOTION. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT THERE WAS NO FORWARD MOVEMENT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FROM THE LOCATION. *TR

Mileage: 4,800

TRAVELLING CENTER LANE ON ROUTE 81, AT 65 MPH, CAR LOST ALL THROTTLE, FELT LIKE IT CAME OUT OF GEAR, WHILE DRIVING, AND COULD NOT GET INTO GEAR. MANAGED TO GET OFF TO SHOULDER. HAD A TRACTOR TRAILER BEEN BEHIND ME, THERE IS NO DOUBT THEY WOULD'VE HIT ME. APPARENTLY THE DEALERSHIP HAD 3 OTHER FORD ESCAPES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN THEIR SHOP. ANOTHER FRIEND OF MINE JUST PURCHASED HER FORD ESCAPE A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, AND SHE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, AS THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH.

Mileage: 5,595

THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY. WITH THE HEADLIGHTS NOT ON, THE WIPERS WOULD WORK ERRATICALLY AND NOT EFFICIENTLY, CAUSING AN UNSAFE DRIVE DURING RAIN. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON, THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. TRYING TO RIDE HOME IN THE DARK WITH NO LIGHTS, NOR WIPERS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY CAUSED AN UNSAFE SITUATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE SIGNALS AND PARKING LIGHTS ARE DIMMING AND NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CAR IS PRESENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR TWO DAYS- HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT YET. *TR

Mileage: 13,000

VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT INTERSECTION. UPON ATTEMPTING TO INITIATE RIGHT TURN, ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED AS IF IN NEUTRAL GEAR, AND VEHICLE HAD NO ACCELERATION. DEALER DIAGNOSED A LEFT-SIDE AXLE SEAL LEAK AND SAID THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS "ALL OVER". WHEN ASKED IF THIS WAS UNUSUAL FOR A NEW VEHICLE, DEALER REMARKED THAT IT WAS NOT, AND SAID THAT IT WAS THE THIRD SEAL LEAK THEY HAD SEEN IN A WEEK. *TR

Mileage: 5,855

WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BETWEEN 1400-1600 RPM IT STARTS TO VIBRATE AND DRIVES ROUGH. IS THIS USUAL? HAD IT TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND COMPLAINED TO FORD. NO SATISFACTION!! *TR

Mileage: 50

PICKED UP 2014 FORD ESCAPE 1.6 ECOBOOST- OCTOBER 2013- ENGINE RPM' S REV TO 3-4 FOR NO REASON - SPORADICALLY- WHEN REMOTE STARTED, AND WHEN ELECTRIC STARTING CAR. BRAKES LOUD WHISTLING NOISES- COMES AND GOES- AUTO LIFT GATE OPENS HALF WAY SOMETIMES, CLOSES ON YOU WHEN YOUR LOADING THINGS SOMETIMES, REAR DOOR BEHIND DRIVER -CHILD LOCKS ON- CANT TURN OFF- PASSENGER CANT GET OUT OF THAT SIDE OF CAR- NO HEAT! TEMP GAUGE JUMPS FROM C TO H THEN BACK TO C. NO HEAT IN CAR EVEN AFTER REMOTE STARTING VEHICLE 2-3 TIMES AND LETTING IT RUN- CAR IS ICE COLD INSIDE. DEFROST DON'T WORK UNLESS ON MAX DEFROST AND ON HI - BLOWER DOESN'T SEEM TO BLOW ANYTHING - WHEN PUT ON DEFROST AND FEET IT BLOWS OUT VENTS INSTEAD. DUE TO NO HEAT INSIDE VEHICLE. FREEZE EVERY DAY DRIVING TO WORK.. BY THE TIME I GET TO WORK IT FINALLY HEATS UP- APPROX. 20 MIN DRIVE. PULLED IN DRIVEWAY FROM WORK- 20 MIN DRIVE AND CAR WAS OVERHEATING- BUFFALO NY - TAKING CAR IN TODAY WITH LIST OF ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 300

FIRST TIME (WHILE DRIVING)INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDLES JUMPED, DISPLAY READ P TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK. CYCLE REPEATED A COUPLE OF TIMES THEN CLUSTER LIGHT TURNED OFF AND NEEDLES WENT TO OFF POSITION. DISPLAY ONLY READ PRND AND MILEAGE. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER ON11-7-13. CLUSTER REPLACED BY DEALER. PICKED CAR UP FROM DEALER 11-15-13. REPAIR WORKED ABOUT FOUR DAYS AND SAME CLUSTER PROBLEMS RETURNED AND BECAME WORSE. MULTIPLE TIMES CLUSTER WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN STARTING, MULTIPLE TIMES (WHILE DRIVING) CAR BEEPS AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS TURN ON DISPLAY READS SERVICE ENGINE & P TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK, CLUSTER GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE TIMES. TODAY, CLUSTER WON'T TURN ON, CLUSTER DISPLAY IS COMPLETELY BLACK, HEATER DOES NOT GET HOT, CANNOT CHANGE VENT FROM DEFROST TO DASH, RADIO WON'T TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY, DISPLAY ABOVE RADIO- TIME IS WRONG & NO TEMPERATURE READING, REAR VIEW CAMERA NOT WORKING. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER TODAY. *TR

Mileage: 400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND STALL WHEN DRIVING 45 MPH AND ABOVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN TOO SLOWLY. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO APPLY THE ACCELERATOR HARDER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE DEALER ALSO ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF A TRANSMISSION ISSUE WITH THE MAKE AND MODEL BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 1,000