2005 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure occurred · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Complete transmission failure on 2005 ford escape. There was no prior warning. While driving is normal traffic at 35 miles per hour the car started lurching, jumping and making all kinds of awful metallic grinding sounds. Vehicle came to a complete stop and would not move forward or in reverse. I tried again a few minutes later and was able to move the vehicle in jumps and jerks around a corner to get it off of a…
ODI 10418612
Automatic Transmission
This complaint is for a 2005 ford escape. While driving as about 45mph, suddenly the car turned off, i immediately put it on neutral and tuned the key and it started up again. About 10 seconds later it did the same thing. I parked the car, turned it off and on and it started misfiring and the check engine light turned on. The very next morning i took the car in for a check up to a certified mechanic in which i was…
ODI 10410299
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact was driving 70 mph when the automatic transmission slipped out of gear, causing the over-drive light to illuminate. This failure happened while the vehicle was still in drive mode. The vehicle was moved off the roadway and as the contact moved the vehicle, it would not shift out of gear and the engine rpms increased excessively. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic…
ODI 10403860
Automatic Transmission
Transmission had to be replaced in 2005 ford escape (v6, 4wd) xlt. No issues prior to one day driving vehicle and it sputtered and slowed to a complete stop. The car was turned off and restarted just fine. But when the vehicle was put into drive, it only went for about 10 feet before it slowed to a complete stop again. The vehicle was towed on a flat bed to repair shop where owner was informed she must replace…
ODI 10401409
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle was losing power. She then heard a clicking noise and the vehicle would not move faster than 10-15 mph. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission was defective. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance.…
ODI 10368286
Automatic Transmission
2005 ford escape.4x4. I backed out of a parking space, put the car in drive and accelerated. The vehicle bogged down, as if out of gas. I shifted out of drive, put it back in drive and drove off. I kept hearing a knocking noise. I drove to my next location and the noise persisted. I took it to a repair site and when they pulled the plug from the front differential there was no draining and a part of a tooth from a…
ODI 10346210
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Power Train
Driving when stopped tried to put vehicle in drive and would not go. The failure is the transmission, have had the vehicle for a littler over a year and has been in the shop for at least 9 months. Rebuilt ford tranny still cannot get it right. 1st time would not do into drive 2nd time driving down the highway and went into high rpm's and wouldn't shift gears. 3rd time stopped went put vehicle into drive would not…
ODI 10384672
Automatic Transmission
While on freeway ford 2005 escape with 49,000 miles had sudden and complete transmission failure. Car lost power and was a safety issue getting it out of fast moving traffic and onto the side of the road. Car needed a complete transmission rebuild. *tr
ODI 10276770
Automatic Transmission
Recently took vehicle in for service. Mentioned transmission shudder at 55mph or when over drive took over. They flushed the transmission and updated the pcm and said it was fixed. A week later the ford escape is shifting hard and shuddering into over drive gear at 45mph. Now they want to replace the transmission for $3800. I see where many owners are having problems with this transmission. *tr
ODI 10273119
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. When the failure first occurred, the vehicle would hesitate while idling. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. A month later, while driving 25 mph, the rpms increased, but the vehicle did not move forward. She pushed the vehicle off the road and noticed that the override…
ODI 10276489
Automatic Transmission
I have previously sent in a complaint about the transmission of my 2005 escape i purchased from three oaks ford in 8-2005. The danger involved in the transmission shifting hard is being hit from the rear. When it shifts from reverse to drive it jerks extremely hard and doesn't engage enough to continue forward. I have had three different times that this has happened and i was nearly hit all three times. My original…
ODI 10265300
Automatic Transmission
Transmission. 2005 my escape with only 66,000 miles. The transmission's direct cylinder broke and it cost $1600 to repair. *tr
ODI 10260866
Automatic Transmission
No major events lead up to the incident. The transmission went out. It was discovered at the dealership that the planetary gear was destroyed, and is attributed to causing all other issues with the transmission. The vehicle had to be towed on a flatbed truck, and now, they are going to replace the transmission. Old parts are available. *tr
ODI 10260011
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. When driving in colder weather conditions, the vehicle will down-shift. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and failure mileages was 72,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10294131
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005. The contact stated that the vehicle rolls backward when parked on an incline and without the brake pedal being depressed. The failure occurred one year ago at 30,000 miles, but has recently recurred at 39,000 miles. The vehicle has only undergone regularly scheduled maintenance. The vin was unknown. The current mileage was 39,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 6/18/09 *cn updated…
ODI 10269028
Automatic Transmission
Mine did exact thing as list in odi id number:10227495- but different for ford escape. Mine is not hev. On april 26,2008 i was on my way to a lacrosse game at w.g. High school,camillus,ny ,i was on interstate 690 ,when my car did what the description said,car came to complete halt at traffic light,all power went in vehicle,let car sit for a minute to restart,it did and when home after game. That monday vehicle did…
ODI 10240499
Automatic Transmission · Column Shift
I bought my ford escape 2005, when i bought it something didn't feel right. I took it for regular maintenance, the maintenance people never said that there was anything wrong . Last week my transmission blew up, all of a sudden. The vehicle had 52,000 miles, and i have to pay several thousands dollars out of my pocket because its only covered to 36,000 to miles. Talking with the mechanic he told me that he has…
ODI 10211492
Automatic Transmission
From the time i purchased my 2005 escape on 8/31/05 the transmission makes a loud thunking noise and jerks when shifting from park to drive or reverse. Repairs as follows: 08-22-07 replaced shaft and joint assembly. 03-03-08 replaced torque. Found fluid leak from around the front pump, resealed it. Replaced broken oss sensor. Test drove stated trans operational normal. 6-27-08 replaced trans tone ring that was out…
ODI 10265230
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. When attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would hesitate and then jerk forward violently. She took the vehicle to the dealership and the transmission was flushed and drained. However, the issue was not remedied. She was then told that the transmission needed to be replaced. She had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The…
ODI 10296190
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed again in traffic. The vehicle shifted repeatedly into other gears while in the drive position. *jb
ODI 10174258
Automatic Transmission
2005 ford escape xlt sport had transmission problems. *kb *nm
ODI 10165825
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle's transmission failed, throwing the vehicle out of gear. The vehicle would not accelerate or change gears. It was pulled to the side of the road, and then taken to a service dealer. The dealer determined that the transmission pump shaft was broken, and the gear surface was completely worn. The individual parts were replaced.
ODI 10163065
Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while turning into a parking lot at low speed, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The vehicle stopped forward motion when the contact applied brake pressure. Also, the automatic transmission makes a clunking noise while shifting gears. Additionally, the key is difficult to turn in the ignition. In spite of the ongoing problems, the vehicle was not inspected by the dealer.
ODI 10158100
Automatic Transmission
Purchased new ford escape january, 2005. Transmission disengaged and failed august, 2005 with only 6091 miles on the odometer and in busy intersection. Car had to be towed to drew ford dealer...transmission overhauled. Transmission disengaged on september, 2005 with 6710 miles on the odometer. At this time we were traveling 70 mph on freeway with considerable traffic to negotiate to the roadside. Car towed again to…
ODI 10138011
Automatic Transmission
While pumping gas and parking in first gear vehicle rolled out into oncoming traffic. As a result, vehicle collided with another vehicle. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10115885