10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Aug 172001

Escape 4WD

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Hose clamps on both trans cooler hoses in front of vehicle were not fixed onto hose. Top hose blew from transmission cooler and resulted in lose of most all trans fluid. Trans stoped working. Fluid was all over front lower part of vehicle including both insides of disk brakes. We were traveling at 40 mph and in a residential area. Warranty repair is in progress. Tow truck operator stated this was not the first time he had encountered this situation with this particular vehicle.

- Everett, WA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 202001

(reported on)

Escape

  • miles
Transmission would leak fluid while parked. Fumes would enter vehicle. Had taken vehicle to dealer 5 times for problem, and had plugs and casing seals replaced. Problem of leakage would always reappear.

- Winchester, VA, USA

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