2009 Ford Escape Automatic Transmission Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- highway speeds · 6 records
- transmission slips · 4 records
- slips neutral · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Transmission is loud. Shifts are harsh. Significant hesitation when accelerating. Transmission hunts for gears. Upshifts and downshifts are frequent. When passing vehicles on the highway, acceleration is delayed as transmission shifts up through gears, then drops to a low gear. Powertrain light comes on the dash. To dealer for service. They say they cannot locate problem. *kb
ODI 10437666
Automatic Transmission
I was driving at 60 mph up the hill and was trying to pass a vehicle. I tried to increase the speed to 70 mph and there was sudden shift of gears; it went from high to low and then high again. I felt sudden jerk and the powertrain light came on. This thing happened once more after that incident. I took my vehicle to the dealer and it has been there for last 4 days. The latest i was informed is that, they will…
ODI 10426293
Automatic Transmission
I was accelerating from a stoplight on a two lane road without a shoulder. A vehicle in my lane suddenly slammed on the brakes, so i let my foot off the accelerator to check the next lane to see if i could swerve over at which point i pressed on the accelerator to get in front of the car in the other lane but my vehicle was unresponsive. The rpms didn't change, after a couple seconds and the accelerator to the…
ODI 10393722
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while towing the vehicle with an rv, smoke was seen from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the automatic transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the transmission had been replaced a total of three times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the…
ODI 10422641
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape xlt. The contact was driving 20 mph up a steep hill and attempting to accelerate when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact immediately engaged the emergency brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician stated that the transmission oil had burned out and that…
ODI 10369378
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, the transmission exhibited an unusually loud noise just as the vehicle independently decelerated from 60 mph to 50 mph. The contact was able to drive to his residence where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle has had a history of transmission issues. The transmission was leaked shortly after purchase…
ODI 10358981
Automatic Transmission
2009 ford escape xlt v6 with automatic transmission. While driving the vehicle at highway speeds (50-70 mph) the transmission slips into neutral. This first occurred when the vehicle was 7 months old (jan 2010) it was taken to the dealership and the transmission was replaced, according to the service department at the dealership, with a brand new transmission. A couple of months later the same problem resurfaced and…
ODI 10360179
Automatic Transmission
After a recall that reprogrammed the powertrain control module my 2009 ford escape began to experience acceleration with out the gas pedal being pressed. The first incident occurred on august 15th. The vehicle was brought in for service on august 20th. No issues or repairable items were found. The car continues to accelerate without the gas pedal being pressed. The vehicle will be brought back in for service. The…
ODI 10351658
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle accelerated while on cruise control and cruise had to be disengaged to stop acceleration. Vehicle failed on 2 occasions to accelerate to highway speed after entering merge lane. *tr
ODI 10348495
Automatic Transmission
Ford scape transmission no respond, i was driving and to pass another car no respond and i had got out the road. Almost crash. I inform this incident. *tr
ODI 10344689
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact was towing the vehicle with his 2009 fleetwood bounder 35 ft. Triton v10 engine with a ford chassis. While driving 55 mph the transmission in his ford escaped caught fire. He stated that he followed the instructions in the users manual which indicated to place the vehicle in neutral, the key in the acc position and turn the vehicle on for five minutes before he…
Fire reported
ODI 10346286
Automatic Transmission
This 2009 ford escape was purchased august 1, 2009. I can't say how disappointed i am in the performance of this vehicle. Beginning may 19th, 2010 with a recall, the above-mentioned vehicle began sputtering, stalling and jerking upon acceleration. On august 16th, the vehicle was taken to gene steffy ford in columbus for repair. Again, after driving the vehicle for two weeks, the check engine light came on and it…
ODI 10369252
Automatic Transmission
While travelling at highway speed, transmission slips to neutral (or low gear) and rpms shoot up to near 6000. Forward momentum slows dramatically which is quite hazardous on highway. Got to dealership right away and within day they "fixed" it by replacing a seal (diagnosis was low fluid). Expressed concerns for safety and was told it is fixed and it is safe. Next day the exact same thing occurs! In addition to that…
ODI 10322123
Automatic Transmission
Left front axle shaft broke and seal to transmission was leaking fluid car had 14,516 mileage replaced shaft and seal and bushing. *tr
ODI 10324851
Automatic Transmission
2009 ford escape transmission is slipping out of gear under acceleration at highway speeds. While pressing on the gas at highway speeds the transmission slips into neutral and the engine revs up to 5,000 to 6,000 rpms with no error lights coming on. Dealer was advised of the problem and stated that it was low on tranny fluid. However, the problem reappeared two days later and is not fixed yet. The potential for an…
ODI 10316934
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission shifted gears and the rpms suddenly increased up to 6000. When the vehicle shifted back in gear, the contact heard a banging noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a valve body which was replaced; however, the failure continued to occur. On…
ODI 10334213
Automatic Transmission
At the shift level of 40 to 45 mph the gas pedal vibrates. It is most pronounced during the first shift of the day. *tr
ODI 10311976
Automatic Transmission
2009 ford escape xlt v6. Transmission failure. Merging into interstate traffic. Speedometer read 60mph yet no rpms. Could have proven fatal. Vehicle was serviced for 1 recall regarding this problem. Transmission failed anyhow. Alot of other 2009 escapes with the same problem. *tr
ODI 10354371
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The vehicle hesitates prior to accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the computer was reprogrammed. The repair did not remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000 . The current mileage is 10,000. Updated 1/4/10 *cn when decreasing speed for turns or nearing a light, and then accelerate, the vehicle didn't respond quick, it took a few seconds. The…
ODI 10293379
Automatic Transmission
2009 ford escape 4wd automatic transmission. We experienced failure of transmission while towing the car per instructions in car information book. It was fixed by ford with no problem (we were told it was a defective transmission) took 12 days. Reimbursed by extended warranty for out of pocket expenses. Then we towed it 1000 miles per instructions on stopping etc. No problems. We had the oil changed by a ford dealer…
ODI 10292582
Automatic Transmission
2009 ford escape purchased april 2009. Noticed transmission was slipping out of gear when shifting into reverse to back out of driving. Thought this may have been my error for not stepping on brake pedal completely. March 2010, mileage about 20,000 started having problems with transmission when i accelerate at highway speeds. While pressing on the gas at highway speeds the transmission slips into neutral or starts…
ODI 10320640
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate and began to accelerate abnormally. The transmission warning light then illuminated on the dashboard. The dealer replaced the transmission however, the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 2 and the current mileage was 7,000.
ODI 10345964