4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$470
Average Mileage:
65,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace half shaft and axle seal (1 reports)
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problem #1

Jan 282016

Escape XLT 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,985 miles

This is apparently a "known issue" with the Ford Escape. Poor quality metal used in making half shafts results in failure of the axle seal. Dealership replaced seal and half shaft on driver's side.

- Craig A., Clarksville, IN, US

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