10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,120 miles

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problem #2

Dec 212000

Escape

  • miles
When trying to shift gears it gets stuck. When the gear is in reverse if you put your foot on the gas pedal the engine just revvs. You have to slam the gear shifter up and down to get it into the drive position.

- Bunnlevel, NC, USA

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problem #1

Nov 202000

Escape

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When transmission gear is shifted from neutral into reverse nothing happens, engine revvs, but vehicle does not move. Consumer has to shift back and forth until vehicle is finally in gear. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times, cannot remedy problem. The problem also occurs from reverse to drive. The gear indicator light goes off too.

- Jamesburg, NJ, USA

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