2001 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Problems
- 62
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 62 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failed · 8 records
- automatic transmission · 7 records
- transmission failure · 6 records
- transmission fluid · 5 records
- second gear · 4 records
- miles transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would only shift into drive and would not shift into park or reverse. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch when the failure recurred. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 113,319.
ODI 10414764
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission on my 2001 ford escape v6 xlt suddenly downshifted into second gear while driving on the freeway at 65 mph. I exited at the first available exit, and drove the vehicle back home in second gear. Prior to the failure, the transmission exhibited no signs or symptoms of anything being wrong with it. At present, second gear is the only gear that still works in the transmission. It now sits…
ODI 10379340
Automatic Transmission
My over drive light came on suddenly and continually flashed during a ten minute drive home. The rpm needle spiked straight up a few times during the drive and it seemed like i "lost power". Dean sellers ford diagnosed an internal transmission failure requiring a whole new transmission for $3600. I have never used a service other than lapeer ford and dean sellers. I bought the escape (2001 xlt 4 wh) from lapeer ford…
ODI 10179519
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle is 2001 ford escape xlt 4x4. Full transmission failure and stall in overdrive on interstate with no advanced warning. Vehicle has under 70,000 miles. No wreck involved only by miracle. Cost of transmission is over $4,000. Happened to fast and with under 100,000 miles has got to be a defect. *jb
ODI 10174061
Automatic Transmission
Stop right in street and no way could make it go if someone was behind me we would of been hit. *jb
ODI 10158277
Automatic Transmission
For a few months now, my 2001 v6 automatic ford escape has had a problem trying to shift into the last gear at 45-50 mph. The vehicle's rpm's will be near 3000 for a good 30 seconds before it finally engages into the next gear. The problem is definitely worse on colder days, but it is still certainly noticeable on warmer days too. There is no smell emanating from the vehicle. I had a complete transmission flush at…
ODI 10152511
Automatic Transmission
Dt: after the contact was pulling out from a highway on october 11, 2005 the vehicle acted like it was losing power. It would slow down, and then it would only go less than 10 mph. When this occurred the overdrive light started flashed. Three of the children in the car sustained minor injuries. The contact stated that seven months before she had the transmission flushed. There were no problems at that time. The…
3 injuries
ODI 10139431
Automatic Transmission
(1) [2nd failure] no warning. (2) transmission failure could have resulted in crash. (3) transmission replacement. *jb
ODI 10134799
Automatic Transmission
We are a leasing company and have had three (3) 2001 ford escapes to date that have had failed transmissions. Ford refuses to acknowledge our attempts to get reimbursement.
ODI 10133701
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission is starting to fail. The gear shifting is becoming more and more jerky. Grinding sounds are now audible during gear shifts.
ODI 10126635
Automatic Transmission
The o/d light started flashing .i drove the vehicle about 5 miles to my driveway.when i went to move the car it wouldn't go in reverse. Contacted dealer with no results. Sent car to transmission shop and had a rebuilt transmission put in.
ODI 10120182
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure resulting in unsafe operating conditions. Vehicle developed intermittent shudder during accelerations along with intermittent loss and slipping of forward gears. Hazardous conditions when merging with traffic or under normal driving conditions since condition was unpredictable and vehicle did not respond to driver's input. Appeared to happen mostly in cold weather conditions. Failure also…
ODI 10118686
Automatic Transmission
Myself and a friend, deane griggs, have had the transmission fail in our 2001 ford escape, suddenly and without warning, at approximately 60,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10112372
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle jerks and rapidly accelerates when pressing the gas pedal in reverse. When taken to get serviced they could not determine the cause of the problem.*ak
ODI 10107128
Automatic Transmission
The transmission would hesitate before accelerating in reverse. The dealership repaired the problem. Please provide more information. *nm
ODI 10113010
Automatic Transmission
Engine surge - ford escape 2001 - transmission failed at 54,000miles. In relation to intermit problems with the transmission, the vehicle_x0019_s (often when placed in park setting) engine would surge causing that tachometer to race to about 5 to 6 thousand revolutions per minute. On december, 8, 2004 while in a parking lot and attempting to park the vehicle with the transmission set in d, the vehicle engine surged…
ODI 10102904
Automatic Transmission
2001 ford escape began having transmission shudder during shifting at approximately 20,000 miles. At 30,000 miles, dealer performed transmission fluid flush which resulted in the shudder going away. Recently the shudder has returned. The vehicle has approximately 56,000 miles. The transmission failed while traveling at highway speeds resulting in a sudden loss of power. The rpms suddenly jumped up to between 5000…
ODI 10100644
Automatic Transmission
Sudden failure of automatic transmission, necessitating replacement with complete new transmission and cooler. *ak
ODI 10105982
Automatic Transmission
Just driving, came to a slow are and when accelerating it feels and sounds like the transmission wouldn't shift gears or it would stall in the gear. Took it to the don kott ford for service and they charged me for a transmission service.*ak i took it back and after one day it had the same symptoms. This problem has been ocurring several times. I'm just waiting for it to fully break down because i need this vehicle…
ODI 10096331
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed at 83,000 while driving on a highway at speed of 60mph. Was told by dealer this was a lack of maintenance and would cost approximately $3,800 to fix. Took to local mechanic who replaced trans. For $3,000. While taking apart old trans found that an internal component fell apart causing the entire transmission to fail. Said this was a defect in the transmission and not fault of 'lack of…
ODI 10108113
Automatic Transmission
Early failure of transmission. Ford escape 2001 cd4e transmission failed shortly after ford recalled it and reprogammed pcm. This had been meticulously maintained and the product failed early. Ford should bear the burden to repair this and they refused.*ak poor product and numerous design flaws are documented on line.
ODI 10093670
Automatic Transmission
Overdrive on/off light flashing coincidentally with the illumination of the check engine light after driving on the highway at 60 mph for 5 to 10 miles. While off the highway the transmission shuttered while accelerating from a stop. Driver took truck to dealer and was told an internal bushing on the transmission failed. Dealer said the transmission needs to be replaced at a cost $3,000. Vehicle is 3.5 years old…
ODI 10088548
Automatic Transmission
Transmissions shifts roughly (jerks) when going into overdrive. 2001 ford escape with less than 40,000 miles. Asked service manager about problem he said they were unaware of problem.-*ak
ODI 10090437
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure- while driving my od light started flashing. When i started car after 8 hours, could drive approx. 100 yards. Transmission fluid pump failed without explanation, causing troque converter to fail, causing burnout of low gear. Vehicile is inoperative. Needs trans. Rebuild or replacement $3,000. - $3,500. Service dept at dealer can't offer an explanation for pump failure. Vehicle has 60000 miles.…
ODI 10081160
Automatic Transmission
While driving 30 mph transmission failed, and vehicle popped out of gear. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10083605