2002 Ford Escape: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact sated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission did not show signs of slipping before it failed. The vehicle was inspected by a certified technician who stated that the core of the transmission had failed. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · 89,999 miles · SD

My family and I were driving along the insterstate with cruise controll set at 75 MPH. We were going up a small hill and about to go into the passing lane. The car sounded like the transmission slipped in over drive and the rpms went through the roof. We were able to coast to the side of the road. We turned the vehicle off for serveral minutes and then turned it back on. The oil pressure light flickered on and off and the engine made a horrible screeching noise. We checked the oil and it was full. The car had to be towed to the mechanic were he then informed us that the car needed a new engine. He stated the the catalytic convereted had gone out causing the engine to fail. The car also will need a new transmission. The total cost to fix this is around $8000.00. I contacted ford today to tell them what had happened and they stated that there was nothing they could do since the car had not been serviced at a ford service station consistantly since the car was first purchased and that they have had no other similiar complaints with this vechile. After researching online I have found many similar complaints where ever one has seemed to contact ford and they say the same things to them. I also have had some smaller problems with this vehicle like the engine light going on and the emergency break light going on and brought them in to the shop and have had to replace the sensors. Right now I am not able to replace the vehicle due to finicial reasons.

Filed Nov 14, 2006 · Transmission · NC

I bought my 2002 ford escape in may of 2005, the dealership had to rebuild the transmission 3 days later at 80k because it was slipping between gears. Now a year and half later, I've been told by a specialist that I need a new transmission, which will cost me $2500 - $4000! The dealer will not warranty their work because it has been over a year since the service, but I've only put 20k miles on it! The transmission specialist explained that the 2002 escape has the same transmission as a mazda 626, which is notorious for failing. He said even if I pay to have it replaced, it will fail again.

Filed Jun 13, 2005 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · OH

The vehicle was being driven at roughly 35 miles per hour when the tachometer suddenly surged and the vehicle began to loose speed. The transmission had obviously failed to engage. Putting the transmission into 2nd gear allowed the transmission to re-engage and the vehcile began to surge forward. An attempt was made to drive the vehicle to a dealership about 7 or 8 miles away. The transmission continued to to engage and disengage for the next several miles. Finally, it disengaged one last time and did not engage again. Since it was on a main street, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road of a side street. The vehicle was towed to kreiger ford in columbus ohio. This took place a friday. The dealership was informed that a complaint was made about the transmission slipping and then thudding into gear on 1st to 2nd gear shifts on a service call prior to the experation of the warranty. At that time the dealership assured the owner that there was nothing wrong with the transmission. On this incident, not only did the car have to be towed in, but the dealership was also informed that the motor on the rear window wiper had failed and the cd player would no longer eject the cds. On monday the dealership called to inform the owner that the transmission had totally failed and would have to be replaced at a cost of $3500. Within an hour the dealership called back and said the ford was willing to put a rebuilt transmission into the vehicle, repair the wiper motor, do the 60,000 mile maintnenace, extend the drivetrain warranty to 100,000 miles, and repair the cd player for $1500. This is preposterous. No transmission should fail at 61,000 miles. And after reading the incidents reported here, it is becoming apparent that there is a problem with the transmission on the escape.

Filed Jul 17, 2004 · Transmission · NJ

Power train slipping. This will be the second transmittion for this 3 year old car. The first went out at 30,000 and now the other one is going. The vehicle is high mileage, but it is one owner and 90% of the miles are highway miles.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Transmission · NC

2002 ford escape has a transmission slip problem that they didn't want to cover under warranty. This is a dangerous situation when this happens if passing another vehicle causing the vehicle to stall. Also, if turning in front of another vehicle oncoming and it stalls you could get hit from the side.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Locks · MD · crash

Purchased 2002 model in 10/01. Three weeks after purchase steering wheel was shaking and loose. Took it back to the dealer, the bolt in the steering wheel came unsecured. This was not due to customer error. In 2002 the upholstery over the cargo space was hanging down from the ceiling and the foam insulation around the door (rear passenger side) was not secure. I took it back to the dealer. The upholstery was fixed but the insulation was not. At that time I also complained about the vehicle idling when in neutral. It was also vibrating and skipping when in neutral. The vehicle was allegedly checked with not problems. I took the vehicle back to have the insulation repaired and the idling/vibration checked. The insulation was repaired. The mechanic stated the car was fine. Idling/vibration and skipping stills continues today. Also the vehicle slipped out of gear and crashed into a pole. The car was not on and the doors were locked. I tried to unlock it with the remote key. It continued to make a clicking sound but the door would not open. The locks would sometimes jam. Have taken the vehicle numerous times for these problems. Not correction. At this time I am collecting all documentation and submitting a letter to ford motor company.