2012 Ford Escape transmission problems

Filed Mar 12, 2025 · Steering, Transmission · 98,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was attempting to straighten the steering wheel and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and the gear shifter failed to move or operate as intended. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2024 · Transmission · 65,500 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter was shifted into drive however, the gear shifter failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that after several attempts, the gear shifter responded as needed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed of an unknown recall with a similar failure; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2023 · Transmission · WA

After starting the vehicle for the first time that day, the vehicle was driven 4 miles. When attempting to shift the center console shifter into the PARK position, the shifter was unable to fully move into the PARK position as it was blocked from transiting through the REVERSE position. The vehicle could only fully reach the NEUTRAL position from DRIVE position. After a few more attempts to move the shifter later the shifter was able to fully reach the PARK position. Subsequent attempts were inconsistent. In one case, the shifter showed PARK but when driver released the foot brake, the vehicle starting rolling backward in reverse (it was determined to be engaged in REVERSE). The issue was resolved by installing a new SHIFTER CABLE fitting at the transmission. The small two-piece plastic fitting that attaches (snaps on and then adjusts/locks) the cable assembly (part number AL8Z-7E395-A) to the transmission Manual Control Lever Ball Stud was loose and likely worn. Before installing the new snap on plastic fitting , attempts were made to adjust the original cable plastic fitting without success. Note that subsequent model years 2013 - 2019 had a similar failure result (Safety Recall 22S43).

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Brakes, Transmission · 170,000 miles · VA

The contact's friend owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated after parking and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2022 · Transmission · TN

Torque converter lock up issues from friction. Many issues and FORD will not repair assistance or recall. It about stalls on highway and acceleration into traffic. Many reports but not action. Been waiting on parts. Goes in shop 9/12/22 for $1,800 repair

Filed Jun 16, 2022 · Transmission · 46,236 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift from 2nd to 3rd without force. The contact also stated she had to depress the accelerator pedal for the vehicle to change gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 46,236.

Filed Jun 16, 2022 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifting out of park(P) into drive(D), the vehicle started jerking. The contact kept the brake pedal depressed and shifted back to park(P) before attempting to shift to drive(D) again. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the PIN needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed May 2, 2022 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · ID · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle on an inclined road and turning the engine off the vehicle erroneously rolled down the hill and crashed into a tree. During the crash, the front driver sustained facial, right knee, injuries, and a concussion which required medical treatment. The front passenger sustained two fractured wrists. The vehicle was destroyed during the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2021 · Lights, Steering · TN

My car was accelerating slowly and making rough sound. The power steering goes out too often without any warning

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · MA

Computer diagnostics results found transmission a-1 cell defected in two areas causing my 2012 f-escape limited the inability to send proper signals for the engine to receive power/energy necessary to drive. Transmission is stuck in 5th gear. My SUV has under 60,000 miles. I was told by ford dealership the transmission has known about the defective transmission but, has yet to be recalled. Since, I my extended warranty has ended. I have no coverage for this most expensive repair for any/my automobile. My car is now considered worthless for a trade in or to go towards a new purchase. Please send me a conformation of my complaint with an explanation of how my situation can be rectified. In regard for description of car performance, my car rolls out if parking,/or at stop lights by heavy gas revving, once on highway going 59-60 MPH car drives as nothing is wrong due to being stuck in 5tg gear. Please report my complaint so ford manufacturing can resolve and appropriately pay reparations for repairs, rental, towing, and loss wages due to no transportation to and from work. I consider this to be a safety hazard since I could not excellerate proper speed limits when stopping, pulling out into traffic, or after coming to a stop at traffic lights or off ramps with oncoming traffic. Respectfully, ford owner. Dec. 1 2019