2009 Ford Escape: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 48,173 miles · CA

Abs system failed brake pedal went floor. $2200.00 to replace. 48172 miles. 43540 miles ft car lurched at stop. Replaced purge valve$388.00. Axle seal leak. 38807 miles. $410.00. Transmission went out at 16271 miles. Rebuild trans $3148 miles covered under extended warranty.

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Steering, Transmission · 98,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the transmission seized and the steering wheel seized to the right. The contact also stated that the transmission failed to shift correctly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission sensor and steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Lance cunningham ford (4101 east clinton highway, knoxville, tn 37912, (866) 591-3943) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. *tt

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 160,000 miles · GA

My wife owns a 2009 ford escape purchased new from a dealer and there have been so many issues with the vehicle I question if there wasn?t some type of flaw in the manufacturing process or at the very least, some type failure in the quality control process. Within weeks of purchasing this ford escape we had to take the vehicle back to the dealer for an oil leak and transmission problems. After 2 or 3 trips to the dealer, the oil leak was fixed but the transmission issues (2 overhauls and then replacement) continued for years. Thankfully, ford covered and the dealer covered 2/3 of the cost of the second transmission overhaul and almost all of the cost for the transmission replacement. All of this work was completed at the ford dealer ship in meter georgia. Nice folks, we have no issue with the dealership. Approximately 6 months ago, due to low engine power and using oil, we had the vehicle worked on at a local shop. That total cost for repair was 1600 dollars. Last week due to a massive oil leak we had to have the vehicle towed in a local shop. The ford escape appears to have a cracked timing belt cover. Having never heard of a vehicle having a cracked timing belt cover, I decided to do some research; a cursory internet search reveals many, many complaints of 2009 ford escapes with cracked timing belt covers. For our vehicle this will make five major repairs and numerous minor issues in a vehicle not 4 years old!! There has to be some manufacturing process with these vehicles. Vin [xxx] 2009 ford escape xls information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Transmission · 8,260 miles · LA

While being towed behind my motor home the transmission began smoking. When I stopped there was so much smoke coming from the vehicle I thought it was on fire and grabbed my fire extinguisher. I had the car hauled to the nearest dealer where a remanufactured transmission was installed at 8260 odometer miles. The second transmission failure occurred while being towed at 10834 odometer miles and after being towed approximately 1000 miles after the first failure. The dealer installed another remanufactured transmission. Each repair took 2-3 weeks to complete. Although ford maintains that the escape can be towed with all four wheels on the ground there are numerous catastrophic failures reported on the internet under "ford escape transmission problems + towing" which leads one to believe the vehicle can not be towed without great risk. This failure is not only an inconvenience but it is a financial problem for the consumer and a safety problem. Depending upon where the failure occurs it might be very dangerous or impossible to pull over and wait for a tow truck. Also, at some point the vehicle could conceivably catch fire which would present an even greater potential problem. There is at least one report of a fire on the federal safety agency website. The transmission used in the escape is a 6f35 transmission which is also used in the mercury mariner, ford fusion and mazada tribute. So these vehicles may have the same problem if they are towed all four wheels down.

Filed Oct 12, 2010 · Transmission · 20,000 miles · VA

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 the vehicle was again taken to the dealership where it stayed for over a week. The service advisor informed us that there was a bad module in the transmission and that once it was replaced the problem would be solved. The vehicle came out of the dealership supposedly "repaired", however, two days later the same exact problem happened with the transmission slipping into neutral when driving on the interstate. We live in washington dc and have to take the washington beltway and interstate 95 every day to get to work and this issue with the transmission is just a serious accident waiting to happen. This vehicle is not safe to operate!

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Transmission · 27,080 miles · OH

I purchased a 2009 ford escape in june of 2009. In february of 2010, I had issues with the transmission "slipping" and "jerking" while in transmission. I took the vehicle into the dealership, and was informed my transmission had failed, and they had informed me they had installed a brand new transmission. September 8th, 2010 my vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms with the brand new transmission that was replaced in march, at less than 30,000 miles currently on my odometer. Took the vehicle to the dealership september 10th and they informed me on september 12th, that it is indeed transmission failure, and the transmission will more than likely need to be replaced. I am upset that this vehicle continues to have transmission concerns.

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Transmission · 16,500 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Transmission · 2 miles · NY

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.

Filed Nov 24, 2009 · Transmission · MI

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 consumer change the grade of gas he was using and the problem improved a little. The dealer reprogrammed the PCM. The consumer stated he and the dealer discussed the possibility of a new transmission because of the acceleration problem as well as the fluid being black. Updated 01/06/10.

Filed Oct 25, 2009 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · SD

Purchased 2009 ford escape fwd v6 auto trans as a vehicle to be towed behind our motor home. We were assured it was towable (ford owners manual & dinghy towing guides published annually with auto mfr's input). We have blown 2 transmissions in past 4 months, and have more than followed ford's guidelines. I have read of several other rvers who have experienced up to 4 transmission failures - some reported being flagged down by other motorists because smoke was coming from the car while being towed. The wiring harness on ours has been melted both times trans failure occurred. Ford refuses to acknowledge their mistake relative towability. Ford has abused us (stranded for 2+weeks now with no idea when repairs will be completed) by their customer service policies. On the first trans failure they just told the dealer to replace the transmission - took 10 days. This time they are dragging their feet on ordering transmission replacement, and offering us no financial assistance for our inconvenience and out of pocket costs (rental car, etc).