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.

- Livonia, MI, USA

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.

- Kittanning, PA, USA

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.

- Plainwell, MI, USA

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.

- Cincinatti, OH, USA

Stearing wheel locked and will not turn the vehicle had to turn it off and turn it back on.

- Donna, TX, USA

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 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.

- Gardiner, ME, USA

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.

- Grey, KY, USA

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.

- Plattsburg, MO, USA

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.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

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.

- Gladewater, TX, USA

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.

- Rosston, AR, USA

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.

- Forestville, MD, USA

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.

- Shinglehouse, PA, USA

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

- Coalport, PA, USA

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.

- Niles, MI, USA

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.

- Plant City, FL, USA

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

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

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.

- Pipersville, PA, USA

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.

- Broken Arrown, OK, USA

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.

- New Kensington, PA, USA