4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,200 miles

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problem #4

Oct 052003

Escape 4WD 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 64,800 miles
2001 Ford Escape 4cyl/standard... 64,000 miles Pilot bearing in the clutch went... unable to shift gears... had to have complete clutch replaced...

- Perkasie, PA, USA

problem #3

Mar 122003

(reported on)

Escape 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 20,000 miles
The clutch pedal bracket assembly bent at 20,000 miles and was repaired. The bracket failed numerous times after initial failure. As a result the brake pedal to lock up, the clutch slipped, the cruise control switch broke and the clutch blew out.

- Holbrook, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 052001

Escape

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that the clutch slips and vibrates when engaging. Dealer notified. Nlm jlg

- Burtonsville, MD, USA

problem #1

May 102002

(reported on)

Escape

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer states there is noise in the clutch, dealer replaced the clutch, but it is again making noise.

- San Jose, CA, USA