1993 Ford Escort transmission problems

30 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 30
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
16
Manual transmission
6
Axle assembly
2
Manual transmission: floor shift assembly
1
Manual transmission: column shift assembly
1
Driveline: driveshaft
1
Clutch assembly
1
Axle assembly: axle shaft
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Escort transmission problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Escort transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Ford Escort owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 48,000 miles · OH

Dt: purchased this vehicle at a used lot. After 90 days the transmission pump went out. Bought it with 48,000 miles. Went to two different mechanic shops, and they said it had too much wear for that amount of mileage. The exhaust system came off, the shocks were bad, the tires were al defective, and the brakes failed. The dealer from who the vehicle was purchased was out business.

Filed Dec 16, 2003 · Transmission · IA

While pushing in the clutch,the transmission idled high . This caused the vehicle to accelerate. The driver took the vehicle to a mechanic and had them to clean the throttle body and sensor and replace the air filter.

Filed Aug 7, 2000 · Transmission · CT

This transmission problem does not happen all the time.when I'm going arround 55 to 60 miles an hr. When I back out of drive way shift into dr. And start out as if I was in third gear with not much power. This happens when it rains or the temp. Is cold. Won't come out of passing gear and RPM's at 4000.

Filed Jul 16, 2000 · Transmission · PA

Noise from front axle when brake is depressed, cold wet weather causes doors to freeze and condensation on inside of windows.

Filed Apr 19, 2000 · Transmission · UN

Automatic overdrive transmission failed. Yh

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Transmission · NY

Defective transmission failed. Yh

Filed Jan 20, 2000 · Transmission · PA

Vehicle was traveling at 20 MPH, when a noise was heard and vehicle would not move. Overdrive blew out. Dealer notified.

Filed Nov 7, 1999 · Transmission · NJ

When the transmission is cold it shifts perfectly, however when it heats up, it refuses to shift out of low gear until it has had several hours to cool down

Filed Aug 20, 1998 · Transmission · MA

Transmission failed four times.

Filed Apr 6, 1998 · Acceleration, Transmission · NY

Vehicle stalls in the middle of acceleration or won't start. Will turn over but will not fire. Also right rear wheel bearings malfunctioned.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Escort transmission

Does the 1993 Ford Escort have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Ford Escort, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Ford Escort transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Escort transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Escort have bad transmission?

The Ford Escort model years with the most transmission complaints are 1998 (43 complaints), 1995 (36 complaints) and 1999 (35 complaints).