2006 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Problems
- 21
- 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.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 5 records
- gear shift · 5 records
- repaired failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Have a 2006 ford escape with 80,000 miles. Driving to work one morning and took off from stopped position and heard a noise under vehicle. The over drive off light started flashing. A few miles down the road the transmission started slipping and then went completely out. I have read several other complaints on the same issue and feel that ford should recall. *tr
ODI 10405989
Automatic Transmission
The 2006 ford escape has transmission problems due to a manufacture defect. I talked to a mechanic from ford and he said that these transmissions are defective, on all escapes, there are postings online where people are saying the same thing about their escape. My escape only has 65000 miles and it has the same issue, the ford dealership says they cant pinpoint the problem so they have to just replace it. A ford…
ODI 10399268
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated the failure started with the abs light coming on. The contact was told by a mechanic the tone rings needed to be replaced. After the tone rings were replaced, the transmission started to make a rumbling sound. The contact took the vehicle back to the mechanic and was told the transmission had final drive damage and may need to be replaced. The failure…
ODI 10399295
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving , the transmission failed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was diagnosed that a rod located between the converter and the pump fractured. As a result, the pump would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle…
ODI 10404301
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, attempting to make a turn, the transmission suddenly failed to operate without warning. After numerous attempts the transmission began to function with extremely little movement. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road safely. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and had been there for over a month,…
ODI 10375056
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle transmission problem - there was no indication of a transmission problem until it completely quit at 75,000 miles. Towed vehicle to the dealership and was told the torque converter came apart and filled the transmission with metal. I declined service at the dealership since they wanted too much money to repair or replace the transmission. An extended warranty was purchased at the time vehicle was purchased…
ODI 10362238
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated when driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission slipped excessively and then failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,037.
ODI 10356639
Automatic Transmission
Driving on expressway in boston car totally died. (thankful there was a lot of traffic) car started and then locked up engine still revving transmission in 2006 ford escape blew with no prior warning. Car is in excellent condition. *tr
ODI 10336536
Automatic Transmission
While driving our 2006 ford escape, on christmas eve, it began running extremely rough with banging, clanking and grinding noises, bucking, and jumping, with an apparent odor of gear fluid entering the vehicle. The engine light did not illuminate., and the on dash board computer system didn't report any problems, when checked. We drove it home and then to a transmission repair place, where they took the transmission…
ODI 10297801
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape xlt. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph, pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal, followed by no power response until a second or third attempt. The failure occurred in cool weather temperatures after the initial start up in the mornings and nights. When the contact allowed the engine to warm up for ten minutes after the initial start up the failure would not…
ODI 10363722
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. Immediately after she started the vehicle it began to hesitate and the speed would not increase beyond 50 mph. She was able to safely shut the engine off and have the vehicle towed. A mechanic confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that there were no related recalls and the dealer could repair the vehicle at the owners expense. The…
ODI 10292657
Automatic Transmission
My transmission went at 60k i bought it at 44k no one send me a service note that it had to be serviced at 50k the ford company found a transmission with 70k & was going to charge me 1900 a independant found the same one & charge me 1000 how sick is this & they wonder y people do not go back to the ford co. & i will not. *tr
ODI 10288736
Automatic Transmission
Blown transmission after only 38,000 miles on a 2006 ford escape xlt v6 4wd. *tr
ODI 10275948
Automatic Transmission
2006 ford escape transmission slipping,we have had no problem with the transmission up till today,and it just went.the overdrive light started to flash..them we last overdrive..then drive 2..and so on.all thing i have read on line we are not the only ones and i do feel there is a problem with there transmission..for it just to go out of the blue and not just on our but on all the ones i read about..with no warning…
ODI 10274379
Automatic Transmission
Transmission was loosing fluid and valve assembly throttle body was replaced. Over $700.00 repairs. Only 39,000 miles on vehicle. Ford no help on repair. *tr
ODI 10259794
Automatic Transmission
For the third time in the past two months the gear shift on my 2006 ford escape will not move out of park. The dealer has replaced the gear shift assembly, checked the grounds, now is back in the service department. *tr i truly believe this is a factory defect and not a one time issue.
ODI 10246905
Automatic Transmission
Suv would not go into gear. Could not get gear shift to move to reverse, drive , or neutral. Dealer replaced shifter assembly for $335.90. *tr
ODI 10246622
Automatic Transmission
For the second time in two weeks could not move gear shift out of park. Dealer replaced shifter assembly the week before. This time dealer tightened all the ground connections. This suv is leased through a commercial lease and has been problematic from the day i leased it. *tr
ODI 10246623
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Interior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Since buying suv trouble with rear windshield wiper, cruise control staying engaged, & turn over cold/hot start hesitation currently voluntary recalls. Ford says my suv was only affected by the windshield wiper. At 22,000 miles went to original dealer for oil change put windshield fluid ? Wasn't in port or reservoir. Bucking at 28,000 miles brought to other dealership during oil change. During visit told them about…
ODI 10249487
Automatic Transmission
Suv stalled could only get suv to run from neutral. If moved gear shift from park to drive car would stall. Dealer replaced valve assembly-throttle air. *tr
ODI 10246616
Automatic Transmission · Engine
I have had to bring my new car 2006 ford escape to the dealer (5xs) where i purchased it for an ongoing squealing problem when the car is started in the morning. Any fixes are temporary and the squeal continues on a new car this should not be happening.. My concern is that is a more serious problem like the transmission and they just are not fixing it, i have a full warranty and now i notice when i put my car in…
ODI 10228161