2013 Ford Escape: transmission slipping

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NH

I took my car in for a safety recall for the bushing on the transmission. A short time after getting it back my cabin filled with smoke when I used the remote start. I had never had this problem until it came back from the dealer. so I stopped using the remote start! but after that the car's cabin began filling with acrid smoke whenever it idled for more than a minute. It now fills with smoke when sitting at a stop sign or in slow traffic, so i have to open the windows to breathe! On top of that the transmission started slipping in park again! I don't think they actually fixed it. and that they may have caused the smoke problem. there are no warning lights going on. I am [XXX] and on socsec. I need my car to be safe! I have been dealing with this for a while now because I don't trust the dealer now. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 4, 2025 · Engine, Visibility · IN

Scared to drive took to get inspected felt like Transmission keep slipping and I was told there is a recall on transmission Also windshield wipers won’t go off have to remove fuse was told there is a recall

Filed May 11, 2025 · OK

The transmission in my vehicle failed and had to be completely rebuilt before the car even reached 90,000 miles. Additionally, the vehicle has been leaking coolant. I have read that there are known recalls for coolant leaks on vehicles of the same year, make, and model as mine, which may be related to the issue I’m experiencing. Component or system that failed: The transmission failed and required a full rebuild. The coolant system is also leaking. Both systems are available for inspection if needed. •Safety risk: The transmission failure caused sudden performance issues, which could have led to an accident if it had happened while driving at highway speeds. The coolant leak puts the engine at risk of overheating, which could also lead to a breakdown or safety hazard while on the road. •Reproduction or confirmation: The transmission issue was confirmed by a certified transmission repair shop that performed the rebuild. The coolant leak is ongoing and observable. •Inspection by third parties: The transmission was inspected and rebuilt by an independent service center. The coolant leak has not yet been officially diagnosed by a dealership, but I plan to have it inspected soon. •Warning lamps or messages: There were no warning lamps for the transmission before failure, but symptoms such as slipping and rough shifting occurred prior to the rebuild. For the coolant leak, low coolant level warnings and engine temperature alerts have appeared intermittently, which first began a few months ago.

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · LA

The transmission will sometimes fail to engage immediately after putting the vehicle in drive or reverse. If the driver steps on the gas pedal, the transmission jerks violently to engage. Also while driving, the transmission will have a slight slipping before allowing acceleration. No OBD codes appear and no dashboard warning messages appear. In addition to the transmission problem, I obtained a P0234 and P0299 OBD code. This code is for the turbocharger overboost solenoid, which I had replaced, but the code has returned.

Filed May 17, 2023 · Transmission · 139,320 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with the transmission slipping. The contact pulled over, turned off the vehicle, and stated that multiple attempts were needed for the vehicle to restart. The check engine and transmission failure warning lights and messages were illuminated. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,320.

Filed Dec 8, 2022 · Brakes, Engine · 40,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The coolant detector would not accurately detect the coolant level. The coolant reservoir needed to be refilled weekly. The ABS warning system would chime and illuminate whenever the vehicle was started, and the vehicle would fail to move. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle several times, the ABS warning light turned off and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping out of the park(P) into drive(D). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the wheel hub bearing needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the wheel hub bearings were replaced four times and the front axles were replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2022 · Engine · AL

Transmission has suddenly started slipping

Filed May 30, 2021 · Electrical · FL

Vehicle had transmission replaced at 80,000 miles due to the gears slipping and the car going forward in reverse and accelerating without pressing the gas. Vehicle now has 109,000 miles and has presented with other issues. The first incident occurred after fueling the vehicle. Owner got back into the car, all of the lights the turn on when a door is open illuminated and they proceeded to press the brake and attempt to turn on the car. The brake seized up and the car was not turning on. Owner had battery replaced three weeks ago at a shop and the computer was reset. Owner called roadside thinking it may need a jump. Roadside arrived and advised the vehicle was not in need of a jump as the battery components were testing fine and the lights illuminated and the key fob was working. Attempted to start vehicle numerous times, including with remote start and owner reports it felt as if the start stop button wasn't working. Eventually, the car turned on and ran for about 10 second when the engine cut out and the battery remained running (AC, radio, lights, etc.) owner and roadside tried to turn the vehicle off and the button was not working. Waited 10 minutes, opened driver door and then the stop button worked. Advised a tow, tow truck came an hour later and car started as normal. Owner took it to dealer to report the problem and they replaced the vapor valve. Next day owner drove about 35 miles to destination and when they came back out to the car the issue repeated. Car would not start but all lights would come on dash. Car was able to be remote started but then engine cut out. After an hour car started as normal but was towed back to dealer for fear of stalling while on the highway. Vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 days and they have had the issue repeat for themselves. The dealer has stated they have checked everything and have no idea what is going on and are unsure of how to figure out the problem and how to fix it.

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Transmission · 104,529 miles · TN

Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The driver was informed that the belts and clutches in the transmission were slipping which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,529.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Transmission · 70 miles · MI

The transmission will perform a "hard" shift in and out of gears (mainly between third and fifth gear) randomly. The prnd indicators on the instrument cluster will flash sporadically when this occurs. There have been several instances when the car has slipped into neutral (especially on the highway at high speeds) when this occurs. I have also had an issue when the car is placed in reverse. It will slip in and out of gear and the back up camera will flash. I have taken it to several dealers and mechanics, and no one has been able to diagnose the issue. I am being told that no diagnosis codes appear in the on board computer. I am left driving an unsafe, unreliable car without any hope of a fix.

Filed Jun 22, 2019 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC

When on an incline or at low speeds like coming stop a stop light or sign, I push the gas pedal, the car revs up to 5 and 6 but barely moves. All of a sudden it will take off and jump into gear really harshly. At times it will slip out of gear and go super slow while in traffic. I feel like I may get hit at some point from behind. This happens coming from a stopped position, it happens at slow speeds, it slows down at 35/40mph, it happens while turning corners. I have not experienced it on the highway. It seems once I reach highway speeds it works properly. I have a transmission fault notification on the dashboard.

Filed Jun 1, 2019 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 93,000 miles · CA

I have a transmission fault service soon error ! The car seems to think its in park while driven. It staules seems that it is slipping out of gears by its self