5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,593 miles

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problem #5

Nov 012023

Escape

  • miles
Transmission started stuttering around 40 to 50mph. The transmission had to be rebuild because of issue.

- Sheffield, AL, USA

problem #4

Mar 252024

Escape

  • miles
I am experiencing transmission issues in my 2018 Ford Escape SUV, the vehicle is barely 5 yrs old with less than 75k on the odometer. I started noticing that when I go over 60mph it starts to sputter, I took it to the ford dealership and was told I need to replace the torque converter and transmission at a cost of over 6K. I am in a delima as this is my only vehicle and or not to repair the vehicle or get rid of it. This is a very frustrating situation to be in.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #3

Jan 052023

Escape

  • miles
See attached document for complaint

- West Monroe, LA, USA

problem #2

Jan 032023

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles
2018 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to hntsa safety recall 22V-413. The consumer stated an appointment was made to service a recall but informed after arriving there is a shortage of parts available to perform the recalls and longer wait times. Also, Ford inability to adequately service recalls in a timely manner.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #1

May 312022

Escape

  • 72,966 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle made abnormal sounds while shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted to neutral and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,966.

- Dacula, GA, USA