2008 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Problems
- 107
- 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
- transmission fluid · 52 records
- transmission cooler · 45 records
- fluid leaking · 14 records
- under warranty · 13 records
- fluid leak · 10 records
- leaking transmission · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 62 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
My 2008 ford escape had experienced major transmission slippage due to a faulty transmission oil cooler. There appear to be numerous complaints about faulty transmission oil coolers for 2008 escapes. I understand that a tsb has been issued by ford to its service technicians; however, the general public is unaware of the problem that creates a major safety concern. In my case, the cooler developed a leak shortly…
ODI 10298421
Automatic Transmission
No prior warning transmission failed while traveling 40 mph, moved to side of road, towed to dealer, transmission was filled with metal chips and was burnt, replacement transmission installed 1/4/2010, lasted a month, would lurch when starting out, when entering intersection it lurched into it, returned vehicle to dealer 2/10/2010, internal crack was found, now on 3rd transmission with no confidence in this vehicle.…
ODI 10326588
Automatic Transmission
LEAKING TRANSAXLE FLUID FROM CONDENSER. *TR
ODI 10298998
Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid leaking from transmission cooler. Have to replace the transmission / ac cooler with new one. Part # 8l8z-19712-j. *tr
ODI 10296745
Automatic Transmission
2008 ford escape - : drove vehicle without any problems for 10 months. All of a sudden vehicle would not go into any gear with the exception of park. Had experienced no problems with this whatsoever prior to this incident. Had vehicle towed to dealership that it was purchased. Transmission repaired under drivetrain warranty, service department said the inside had blown apart. Warranty did not replace but did repair.…
ODI 10307532
Automatic Transmission
2008 escape needing major transmission repair, only 16,000 miles with light city driving. *tr
ODI 10294784
Automatic Transmission
2008 ford escape - known issue tsb # 08-5-7 resulting in transmission cooler failure at 46,000 miles. Leaks significant amount of transmission fluid resulting in a potential fire hazard. In addition if not detected in-time, transmission failure will result due to lack of fluid. Ford did not notify customers of this known issue, and refuses to cover under powertrain warranty. Ford should be accountable for the proper…
ODI 10293794
Automatic Transmission
2008 ford escape - known issue tsb # 08-5-7 resulting in transmission cooler failure, leaks significant amount of transmission fluid, causes slipping and could be fire hazard if gets leaked fluid on catalytic converter. Ford did not notify customers of this known issue which is prevalent according to all dealers spoken with, and refuses to cover under powertrain warranty. *tr
ODI 10292977
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The vehicle was being repaired when the contact noticed that there was a puddle of transmission fluid under vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the transmission and the sensor caused the leak. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The manufacturer stated that the complaint would be forwarded to the…
ODI 10316107
Automatic Transmission
My 2008 ford escape has 38,000 miles on it. The warranty expired at 36,000. I noticed it running strangely and upon closer investigation, noticed a fluid leaking from the front. The dealer said it is transmission fluid. I need a new transmission cooler/ac condenser at a cost of around $750. I researched this problem online and found that it is extremely common with 2008 escapes. One person complaining said that his…
ODI 10291503
Automatic Transmission
Leaking automatic transmission fluid from a weld on the transmission fluid cooling unit, car has 41000 miles . Ford tells me it is not covered under the 5 yr/60,000 mile powertrain warranty . Approximate cost is 700.00 according to dealer. If this part continues to leak,transmission will over heat and seize up. Ford issued a tsb # 08-16-12 on 08/18/08 to its dealerships about this defect , while my car was under…
ODI 10293070
Automatic Transmission
My 2008 ford escape has transmission fluid leaking from the cooler. I found out about this issue after a regular oil change and am not sure how long it has been going on but have lost nearly 2 quarts of fluid. The ford dealership indicated this is a common problem with these vehicles and ford has issued a bulletin on how to correct the issue. Which basically involves replacing the entire system. *tr
ODI 10289947
Automatic Transmission
Throughout the time i have owned this vehicle the transmission has acted strangely. Sometimes it shifts violently and jerks the entire vehicle forward. Other times it seems that it simply won't shift into gear when first started. Last march i was waiting for a train to pass so i put the vehicle in park while i waited. Two or three seconds after i put it in park, the entire vehicle jumped forward a couple feet. It…
ODI 10287232
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2008 ford escape was sitting at a stop light and when i started to go forward it just rolled back and then lunged forward barley missing the car in front of me. I finally noticed a leak coming from the from end of the car took it to ford and they said it was a common problem there are 100s of people with the same prob ford refuses to fix the issue saying it wasn't covered after 36k there should be a recall…
ODI 10301975
Automatic Transmission
The transmission coolant line running to the a/c condenser leaks and sprays transmission fluid everywhere. Started at around 36,000 miles found it at 38,000 and ford has informed me that the transmission hose is not covered under the powertrain warranty because it is an ac part. *tr bogus
ODI 10287128
Automatic Transmission
Trans fluid leaking on floor. Dealer says it is a known issue by ford and they will not pay for it. Tsb # 08-5-7 .many other complaints on this form and others . May cause trans failure at any time and cause someone to get killed in traffic. *tr
ODI 10285168
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
My 2008 ford escape would slip or stall when accelerating. Looked on web and found out needed new transmission cooler had to have replaced at my own expense since the transmission cooler has nothing to do with the transmission and is not covered under the powertrain warranty. *tr
ODI 10290269
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
2008 ford escape: failure mileage 21,775. Engine rev-ed for no reason at < 10 mph. Vehicle stalled while coming to stop. Vehicle leaked large puddle of transmission fluid under right front passenger side. Ford replaced transmission cooling assembly (part #8l8z-19712-j) under warranty noting tsb 09 09 04. I purchased this escape on 08-04-09 as a certifed used ford off a ford lease with mileage 20,227. I had not yet…
ODI 10283836
Automatic Transmission
2008 ford escape - 41,800 miles. Rpm's would fluctuate - car would not accelerate - car would roll backwards on incline- car would stall out . Took in for service dealer advised transmission fluid is leaking due to cracked in the transmission cooler. Defect is not covered by powertrain because they say this part is not part of the transmission it is a cooling unit. Approximately $750 to fix. *tr
ODI 10283368
Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid leak within condenser resulting in transmission damage and gear slippage. The vehicle would suddenly not accelerate or would lurch forward. There is no evidence to suggest it was caused by an outside source, rather a faulty line that cracked. This repair was not covered under warranty and occurred shortly after 36k mile warranty expired. Total cost for repair was $1025, plus out of pocket tow…
ODI 10283031
Automatic Transmission · Cooling Unit And Lines
Girlfriend bought 2008 ford escape new from dealer. At approx. 39,000 miles noticed fluid leak from front of engine. Soon car began stalling and or jumping as stop and go driving. She called dealer for appointment to have condition of transmission checked. And was advised to check fluid level. Level was low but kept appointment. Upon arrival was quoted $850 to replace leaking transmission cooler. I got angry that…
ODI 10314990
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2008 ford escape--leaking transmission fluid---brought to dealer--crack in transmission cooler. Not covered under ford's warranty or extended warranty we bought with the car. Ford will not do anything about it. *tr
ODI 10281158
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that she noticed an oily substance leaking in the engine area of the vehicle. She confirmed that there was transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. While driving the vehicle it failed to shift into first gear. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the transmission cooler was leaking fluid and the cost to repair the leak was 1,000. The vehicle…
ODI 10282888
Automatic Transmission
I have to replace the transmission cooler on my 2008 ford escape for the second time in less than a year. It was replaced last august 31st and went again yesterday aug.6th. I am being told ford has a tsb for this part, and it is a known issue. The car simply will not move in drive. The cooler leaks the transmission fluid causing the vehicles transmission to slip and then eventually does not engage into gear. I came…
ODI 10279701
Automatic Transmission
For no apparent reason the transmission cooler on my 2008 ford escape started to leak. The leak go t worse and i took it to ford who told me it would be about $950 to fix it. The car had 41,000 miles on it when the problem started. Ford will not fix this even though the drive train is still under warranty. Ford customer service told me that if it didn't break during the original warranty period it was my problem. I…
ODI 10314862