10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,293 miles

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problem #185

Dec 202022

Escape

  • 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle stalled and lost motive power with the transmission fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced after retrieving 8 transmission failure codes. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #184

Dec 192022

Escape

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of his driveway, the vehicle failed to accelerate as designed. The contact stated that there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced and that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Hartsville, SC, USA

problem #183

Nov 272022

Escape

  • miles
Transmition stopped working while driving. Metal parts found and fluid burnt.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #182

Dec 202022

Escape

  • miles
On December 20, 2022, I was driving down a highway exit ramp when my car just stopped accelerating. I managed to exit but the car abruptly and without warning slowed to a crawl. I stepped on the accelerator but the car slowed and then suddenly lurched forward. At the time, traffic was extremely heavy and I could not pull over. It continued to violently lurch forward. Then for the first time the transmission light came on. I managed to park my car and call AAA. My car was towed to the Ford dealership where it was purchased for service. After diagnostic testing, the dealership informed me that the transmission seriously malfunctioned and it would cost $6,400 to repair. It would also take twelve weeks for them to get the parts to fix the car. The car only has approximately 109,000 miles and I drive it short distances 3 to 4 times a week. I did not receive a single advanced warning about my transmission until it failed.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #181

Oct 302022

Escape

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and then lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the transmission. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #180

Sep 122020

Escape

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and came to a stop on a bridge with the engine still running. The contact was informed by her daughter that the -€œService Transmission" and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a transmission specialist, and it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the transmission failed two more times and required replacement. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Ewing, NJ, USA

problem #179

Dec 052022

Escape

  • 80,048 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a grinding sound. The contact then stated that while shifting into drive(D), the vehicle hesitated and then stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer was previously notified of the failure, and the contact was provided and appointment date; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,048.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #178

Oct 052022

Escape

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

problem #177

Dec 012022

Escape

  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking while shifting gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that the transmission was faulty. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #176

Nov 232022

Escape

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, after the vehicle was retrieved from the dealer, while her aunt was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to properly respond while shifted into gear. The contact stated that the following day the transmission fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was awaiting a response. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #175

Sep 282022

Escape

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH uphill, the transmission started slipping. The contact coasted the vehicle to a flat surface where the failure was self-corrected temporarily; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact coasted the vehicle to a safe area where the transmission completely failed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission had failed due to metal shavings in the transmission filter. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by a certified mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

- Sonoma, CA, USA

problem #174

Jul 012022

Escape

  • 88,693 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light, she removed her foot from the brake pedal and the vehicle independently started to reverse. The driver stated the transmission warning light was illuminated after turning off and restarting the vehicle. The contact continued experiencing the failure while driving back to the residence. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer and the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, after leaving the dealer, the failure immediately recurred. The contact parked on the side of the road and towed the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,693.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #173

Nov 032022

Escape

  • 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, he heard a noise under the hood of the vehicle. The contact then stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to immediately respond. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the third gear failed to operate. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #172

Nov 022022

Escape

  • miles
Our 2016 Ford Escape transmission failed at 121,000 miles with no warning. There was no slipping or leaking fluid. The transmission was serviced at 100,000 miles. When the transmission failed the engine started to jump in rpm's with the speed dropping till the car wouldn't go anywhere. When it was placed in park the transmission warning light came on. I had the car towed to a transmission repair facility where I was told that I needed a new transmission that something went internally and was plugging the filter. I looked at the forum for 2016 Ford Escapes and see this is a common problem. Shouldn't this be a recall? It's not safe to just to have this go all at once on the highway.

- Worton, MD, USA

problem #171

Oct 272022

Escape

  • 110,401 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal humming noise detected. The vehicle decelerated, jerked, and lost motive power. The contact placed the shifter in park(P) and restarted the vehicle. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle was slow to respond while the RPM redlined. The transmission fault message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 110,401.

- Hutto, TX, USA

problem #170

Jun 102022

Escape

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #169

Oct 192022

Escape

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from 35 to 40 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound under the hood. The RPM increased; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact coasted the vehicle to the residence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a case. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #168

Oct 232022

Escape

  • 75,366 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 76 MPH, the vehicle decelerated with the transmission failure warning message displayed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and pulled over safely. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 75,366.

- Carrollton, TX, USA

problem #167

Jun 102022

Escape

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #166

Oct 132022

Escape

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that after his wife placed the gear shifter in park, the gear shift indicator showed that the vehicle was not in park. The contact stated that the parking brake was engaged. VIN tool confirms part not available. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

- Knightdale, NC, USA

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