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
Transmission lost reverse gear. Problem not found until trying to back from parking space. Vehicle needed to be pushed out of lot. No previous indication of problem until it occurred.*ak
ODI 750941
Automatic Transmission
Consumer was unable to shift from drive to park, dealer replaced a broken cable. Dealer did not explain repairs. *ak
ODI 895128
Automatic Transmission · Fan · Gasoline · Rack And Pinion · Steering
While driving 30-35 mph, vehicle will shut off without any notice. Contacted dealer, who was not willing to do anything.*ak. Numerous parts have been replaced regarding the stalling, but the problem still exists, the engine light also illuminated, consumer stated the transmission was replaced in april 2002, the engine cooling fans were replaced, and also the rack and pinion was replaced.*jb
ODI 8012665
Automatic Transmission
Premature transmission fluid failure causing a shuddder in the transmission as the gears shift from 3rd to overdrive.*ak
ODI 10064009
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission
When trying to shift gears it gets stuck. When the gear is in reverse if you put your foot on the gas pedal the engine just revvs. You have to slam the gear shifter up and down to get it into the drive position. *ak
ODI 742777
Automatic Transmission
When transmission gear is shifted from neutral into reverse nothing happens, engine revvs, but vehicle does not move. Consumer has to shift back and forth until vehicle is finally in gear. Took vehicle to dealer 3 times, cannot remedy problem. *ak the problem also occurs from reverse to drive. The gear indicator light goes off too. *yh
ODI 878795
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission. When it is in a inclined position the vehicle will roll backwards. *ak
ODI 10072020
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failed. Prior to this incident , while driving at 40/60 mph, vehicle failed to accelerate for approximately 2-3 seconds when accelerator pedal was depressed. Manufacturer was aware of this issue. *ak
ODI 10044029
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle shutters and vibrates between 30 to 50 mph. The driver has to slow down for vehicle to stop vibrating. *ak
ODI 10042497
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Had shifted into reverse and it started to backup. Then, it hesitated when brakes were applied, sounded funny. Rpms revved up, and vehicle started to shake. Vehicle suddenly accelerated while still in reverse.*ak
ODI 894700
Automatic Transmission
While driving transmission pops out of gear and goes into netural, cause unknown. After vehicle is parked for approximately 15 minutes it returns to normal conditions. Please give any further details. *ak
ODI 890693
Automatic Transmission
Engine stalls when shifting from drive to reverse. Engine has stalled when coasting in traffic. Dealer cannot find/repair problem. *ak
ODI 751047