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2013 Ford Escape
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Ford Escape has been in the news quite a bit and for all the wrong reasons. Within a few months of its release the SUV was recalled three times, twice because of engine fires.
In July 2012, due to a fuel line that could split and leak, Ford told owners to park their cars because even driving to the dealership for repairs was deemed too dangerous. Instead, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Ford sent tow trucks to pick up the affected vehicles and handed out rental cars while the owners waited for repairs.
A few months later the Escape was recalled again because antifreeze could leak out onto the engine due to a freeze plug becoming dislodged. As the coolant hit the hot engine there was, once again, a threat for fire.
The 2013 is the first model year of the Escape's 3rd generation and proves once again that you want to avoid the first model year when at all possible.
- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,650
- Average Mileage:
- 72,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 18 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace transmission (17 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
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2013 Ford Escape Owner Comments
problem #18Escape SEL 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 63,380 miles
My 2013 Ford Escape SEL That I took the utmost care of, always serviced at the dealership, Synthetic oil changes every 7 000Km and Premium Fuel. Out of nowhere Stalled getting off a highway ramp and illuminated a 'Engine Failure' message and Check Engine. Vehicle proceeded to shake and would stall at every single stop light. Brought to dealership and was quoted 6 000$ for new transmission, the car only had 102 000KM!
I will NEVER, and I mean this when I say NEVER Purchase another Ford product for the rest of my life. These cars are crap, Ford knows the transmissions are crap and refuse to take responsibility for their failure.
- Jordan E., Montreal, QC, Canada
problem #17Escape SEL 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 77,706 miles
Vehicle went out of warranty at 75,000 miles. 2,000 miles later the transmission COMPLETELY fails during high traffic time. Had to have vehicle towed, obtain a rental for 10 days, while I wait for a transmission and installation. FORD knows there is a transmission problem with the 2013, yet is unwilling to assist in the repair of the vehicle. Did not seem interested in customer service guarantee--just that it was out of warranty and too bad.
- Sharon W., Hendersonville, NC, US
problem #16
Escape SEL 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 58,000 miles
At 58,000 miles my transmission failed on my way home from work. Stuck in 1st gear with no reverse. No warranty due to over 5 years. Cost $7,100 to replace the transmission and replace a seal on the power transfer unit, as well as service the power transfer unit so that wouldn't be the next thing to fail, except it did 5 months later.
- hawkeye8534, Sayville, US
problem #15Escape
- Automatic transmission
- 97,000 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Add me to the list. Not too much to add too all the others. Bought this car from used car lot as a fleet vehicle with Carfax of all maint and recalls done. We probably drove it about 1,000 miles in total since purchase 3 months prior. Went on a road trip and the transmission light came on and the car stopped moving not too long after. We were in the middle of nowhere so was too much we could do when the light went off. We ended up getting towed to a small town staying the night and renting car to get home. We bought a new transmission and had it shipped to the small town where they installed but couldn't get a new light to go off. We read about this new light and decided to pick up car and drive back home as it was another issue reported all over online and had nothing to do with transmission. The car made it about half way and the same transmission light is back on that showed when the transmission blew. We were closer to home than going back to small town. Biggest mistake ever. Suck it Ford you've lost me as a customer and I will share my story with anyone that will listen because hurting a company with bad press is the only payback I can give. We now have two lights on dash indicating problems.
2013 Ford Escape Transmission Seal Replace
- Valerie H., Reno, NV, US
problem #14Escape 1.6L Gtdi Ecoboost
- Automatic transmission
- 106,000 miles
So far the dealer replaced the motor, kept calling it a 'NEW' motor, when I discovered it was remanufactured.after it had the recall on the head and blew the engine at 48000. Next they replaced the turbo after 86000 miles, when I had been complaining about the problems for months. Quirk Ford belittled me because I'm a woman. Now at 106,000 miles the transmission has failed. My local mechanic said Ford should have replaced the transmission with the 'NEW' motor. Ford is giving me the runaround saying I don't have the right vin number for their transmission recall. Even though it says the 6 speed automatic which was mine. I'm retired on a fixed income and will never be able to save $5000 to fix it. I'm waiting for an escalated.call to customer service tomorrow will help. I read on line that Ford was fined 10M dollars in Australia because of their deceitful coverups with the transmission issues and were told to replace or refund.. What can I do? Don't buy a Ford.
- Doris S., Readfield, US
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problem #13Escape 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 58,409 miles
Driving along the intercity highway and the tranny starts to shake and make the car stall. Restart the car and keep moving because if you stop it will stall. Turns out it was the torque converter seized and the dealer had to rebuild it. It would have cost $5000 cdn to fix, but he warranty was in effect for another 3 months. It ran well up until the one day it acted up. Good dealer service, I cannot complain about them.
- Larry W., Ottawa, ON, Canada
problem #12Escape SEL 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
This was my first of three major issues with this POS vehicle. Should have listened to my gut and sold it after that.
- Mary H., Annandale, US
problem #11Escape
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I had extended warranty but I had to pay out of pocket also. The transmission had to be replaced, before that it kept jerking and leaving me stranded several times
- Dennise V., Los Alamos, US
problem #10Escape Titanium 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 77,000 miles
Bought brand new and only had 77,000 miles on the transmission and Ford would not replace because it was past 5 years so no warranty. I had to replace the transmission at my own expense and have had little success in getting feedback from Ford.
- Norman L., Anaheim, US
problem #
9Escape ES 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
Car was in and out of the shop several times chasing a ghost (Car surges under load). Replace this, replaced that, problem persisted. 'Master Mechanic' said it was a failing turbo. Saved money to replace Turbo ($1,800) and had it done along with 70,000 mile service (ahead of schedule but it cost less than an oil change and included one). Took the car home (2 miles), drove to work the next day (10 miles). Car, again surging. By the time I got to the dealer after work (total of 22 miles after replacing the turbo), shifting was very sporadic and slipping at lights. Transmission light turned on as I pulled into the dealer.
Dealer response: The transmission needs to be replaced, $6,500.Ford Corporate response: We're sorry, there aren't any recalls on this. You don't qualify for warranty repair (61,382 miles vs the 60,000 warranty) There isn't anything we can do for you.
My response: It would have been under warranty if it was diagnosed correctly the first time.
Case still pending and I'm betting they will not step up but doing research and ran into this site. More people need to know about these issues. I would not consider a transmission failure on any vehicle under 200,000 normal. 60,000 is outrageous. Turbo going out so early... No! Will I fix this? Yes. Will I sell this car immediately after? Yes. Will I or anyone in my circle ever by Ford again? Not if I can do anything about it.
Avoid this vehicleAvoid Ford.. They don't have any pride in their products.
- Patrick W., El Cajon, CA, US
problem #8Escape LX 1.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We live on a fixed income and saved a long time for a down payment for this car. 8 months after purchase the transmission went out. This cost me $5,000.00 that we do not have so we went into debit right at Christmas time.
The valve body went out and fired the transmission.
I have almost always bought Ford cars but they are becoming just like the other manufactures building them to brake down.
Do not purchase the Escape from Ford.
They should be a recall on the automatic transmission of these cars.
- Jeremiah R., Everett, US
problem #7Escape SEL
- Automatic transmission
- 76,100 miles
Transmission failed while traveling on the Skyline Drive. I had to rev the motor and shift into Sport mode in order to go from a stop into 'first' gear. Once the transmission caught, movement wasn't an issue and I would shift into D. I was 3.5 hours from home so needless to say, not a pleasant trip.
First the dealership said it was a solenoid and ready in 2 days then it became a 2nd issue so ready early the next week. Today I get a call saying there is still a problem so it would be another week in order to get authorization of who was paying what as well as a cap.
I understand there are multiple complaints regarding the transmission so this should be a recall item. Thank goodness I have a 2nd vehicle since it will be nearly 2.5 weeks without the Escape.
I am quite hardheaded so nothing less than a complete transmission replacement with extended warranty is acceptable!
- Mary D., Roanoke Rapids, US
problem #6Escape SEL 2.0L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
The transmission died at 62,000 miles and of course the warranty only covered 60,000 miles. I had to have the transmission rebuilt for $3500 out of my own pocket. When I contacted Ford regarding this issue, I was given a very generic response of 'we're sorry this happened but usually our products are higher quality.'
- Susan C., Atlanta, US
problem #5Escape S 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
I had had little trouble with my 2013 Ford Escape. We were very careful about maintenance since I have a long, daily commute. Recently, I was driving down the Merritt parkway when the car completely lost power. I suspected transmission because the engine began to race. I barely made it off the road without striking another car.
If you know the Merritt parkway in Connecticut, there are abrupt on ramps and limited shoulder space. I managed to get off the road onto the side, but was in a precarious situation. It cost $140 with Triple AAA to get it towed back to a mechanic. $4600 later I had a completely rebuilt transmission. We continue to operate a 2003 Ford Expedition.
We have always bought Ford automobiles; it's part of supporting American made products. Ford needs to do right by it's customers and recall these transmissions and reimburse customers like me who unfortunately, bought these defective transmissions. We have stood by Ford for our entire adult lives. Ford now needs to stand by its name and stand by us.
- Donna L., Madison, US
problem #4Escape SE
- Automatic transmission
- 84,091 miles
TRANSMISSION FAILED 9000 MILES AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER CARE AND FOUND NO HELP AT ALL. SERVICE MGR AT LOCAL DEALERSHIP REDUCED THE COST BY A COUPLE THOUSAND DOLLARS BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. THE CAR IS A LEMON AND FORD NEEDS TO BUY IT BACK.
- Larry G., Spring, TX, US
problem #3Escape SEL 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 37,282 miles
My 2013 Ford Escape SEL suffered a complete transmission failure with only 60,000 Kms of light duty service. I do not tow anything with the vehicle or drive with heavy loads. I live in Canada and the Ford Dealer has to bring a new transmission from California, so not only do they inconvenience you with a major failure but a lengthy downtime of my vehicle. So far I am renting a vehicle at my own cost with no end in sight. 😡
Update from Feb 1, 2017: A drive axle also failed on the 2013 Ford Escape and the Dealer in Winnipeg (River City Ford) just dioes not seem to be able to get this vehicle repaired. It has been two weeks now without my vehicle and no firm date when the work will be completed.
- Paul S., Winnipeg, MB, Canada
problem #2Escape ES
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
I purchased a used car from Old Saybrook Kia and was given a 2 month warranty. I did not purchase the extended warranty because it would have increased the loan by over $9,000. I went back to the dealership service department two times because the car felt funny. It shook and ran rough. Both times, they took the car for a test drive and did nothing. They never did a diagnostic. And I was told that because I had come in saying there were issues if something happened they would take care of it. Needless to say the transmission developed a leak and all of the fluid leaked out. They did not keep their word and did nothing to help me. All of the fluid had leaked out of my 3 year old car with only 70,000 miles on it. I will get the transmission replaced but it will cost me almost $2,000 to do so. I will not go back to the dealer to do it. I keep dumping fluid in it until I get the money together to fix it. After this all happened I find out that there were major issues with the transmission in the Ford Escapes.
- rlharris5610ct, New London, CT, US
problem #1Escape
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
Transmission was replaced in Dec.2013. Same problem happened in Dec. 2015, mileage 59000. Dealer diagnosed the problem as bad lower control arm ball joint, cost around 400.00. Had car towed to dealer in March 2016 because of transmission problems, 62000 miles. Dealer diagnose was a bad coil, another 550.00. Returned car two weeks later, when dealer realized it was a transmission problem. Dealer replaced the transmission at a cost of 5500.00, 62000 miles on car. Ford says too bad car is out of warranty at 60000 miles. Is it my fault that the dealer could not diagnose the problem right in the first place. Thats what they tell me. By the way this was my first time that I bought a Ford. Apparently Ford can't wait for the warranty to end to resolve them of any defective parts that they use.
- Harold W., Jordan, NY, US
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2013 Ford Escape
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Ford Escape has been in the news quite a bit and for all the wrong reasons. Within a few months of its release the SUV was recalled three times, twice because of engine fires.
In July 2012, due to a fuel line that could split and leak, Ford told owners to park their cars because even driving to the dealership for repairs was deemed too dangerous. Instead, in a somewhat unprecedented move, Ford sent tow trucks to pick up the affected vehicles and handed out rental cars while the owners waited for repairs.
A few months later the Escape was recalled again because antifreeze could leak out onto the engine due to a freeze plug becoming dislodged. As the coolant hit the hot engine there was, once again, a threat for fire.
The 2013 is the first model year of the Escape's 3rd generation and proves once again that you want to avoid the first model year when at all possible.
- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,710
- Average Mileage:
- 66,700 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 13 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- repair transmission (7 reports)
- not sure (6 reports)
transmission problem
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2013 Ford Escape Owner Comments
problem #13Escape
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
This is the second time I had a transmission problem with the car. At 58,000 miles the transmission would not go into first gear when accelerating after stopping for a stop sign. The vehicle would not move until I continued to accelerate and revved up the rpms and the car shifted into second gear. I was able to drive the vehicle home that way by slowing down enough blocks before traffic lights so I wouldn't have to stop the vehicle for traffic lights.
The dealership tore the transmission apart and rebuilt it. They stated the clutches were worn out or something came loose in the transmission and took them out. Now my car is at 83,000 miles and the transmission went out again doing the same thing.
Although I like my Escape, if I wouldn't have gotten the extended warranty I would have been stuck with the cost of another transmission. Once I get my car back, I am seriously considering getting rid of it. I'm very disappointed and find this unacceptable.
Update from Jan 9, 2019: This time a piston was leaking and caused damage to a planetary gear. It took a week to get the gear. I got the car back two weeks ago and she drove like a tank. She would slip at 15 to 20 miles per hour and slip at 25 to 30 miles per hour. She wouldn't shift up, drove like the transmission fluid was sludge or thick due to cold weather (like subzero cold weather) but the temperature was between 32 degrees and 46 degrees. So the car is back at the dealership getting checked again. There may be more information to come.
- Donna W., Racine, WI, US
problem #12Escape SE
- Automatic transmission
- 131,000 miles
Transmission should not go bad for no reason after such a low mileage.
- Stephane J., Roseville, CA, US
problem #11Escape SEL 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
Just recently noticed vehicle feeling like power is cutting out very briefly multiple times upon modest accelerations from around 25 to 60 mph resulting in multiple quick jerks. I try watching the tach and the front/rear wheel drive indicator display but see thus far no detectable change in rpm or power delivery to wheels (at least as shown on rather imprecise display). Seems like problem is getting worse and I will be contacting dealer to inquire about repair/replace tranny/computer/vacuum line (who knows?) under presumed warrantee. Reading other comments in this forum I suspect transmission.
- Joel M., Colorado Springs, CO, US
problem #10Escape SEL 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Transmission rebuilds are unfortunately common in many years of the Escape. Mine is a 2013 AWD model w 2.0 Ecoboost engine. It starts with the slipping going into first gear, no prior problems with shifting up to this point. I am the original owner and have kept up w all regular scheduled maintenence. This is immediate and do not drive your vehicle. Have it towed to a transmission shop or dealer! These 6 speed automatic transmissions should be recalled. They fail right around the 5yr or 50k miles reg warranty or maybe later, no telling.. mine being out at over the 5/50. The fix is a complete trans overhaul.
Now the master overhaul kits are made with bonded pistons, the OEM ones from the factory fail usually in the first cam… shredding metal into the rest of the transmission. Besides the overhaul kit you will most likely need a new friction plate, new or remanufactured torque converter, filter, and 12 quarts of ATM fluid. Keep in mind you can not change a filter and flush these transmissions…you have to pull the trans to change the filter. So much for shared technology!
Ford Motor Company should recall and reimburse all the owners of this trans!! These problems are ongoing even up to the 2016 model year with maybe not this issue but others that slip, change gears unexpectedly, roll backwards in park, etc. FORD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND DON'T LOSE MORE CUSTOMERS!
- Patrick P., Canton, MI, US
problem #9Escape
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
I bought this 2013 ford escape from Jack Links motors in Chippewa Falls, WI.I bought this car in July of 2015 & in August of 2016 the drive went out. I had to have it towed & about 3 weeks later, they put in a new transmission!!! I called the ford company & they said that was too bad, it was out of warranty. The warranty was 60,000 miles or 5 years, which ever came first!!! My car had 80,000 miles on it. Ikept calling the ford company and again I was told that there was nothing they could do to help me.
- Jeanna T., Black River Falls, WI, US
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problem #8Escape SEL
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
When I accelerate, particularly over 60 mph, my car jerks backwards repeatedly. This is an ongoing problem. I took my car to the Ford dealer and although they confirmed there was definitely a problem, they said they needed an 'advanced technician' to look at it, so I would need to bring it back so that someone more capable could assess the problem. I am supposed to take it in tomorrow morning. If anyone has any ideas, I'd like to go in with something to suggest because my past experiences with the service department haven't been great - even though my past experiences were all for Ford's many recalls and not due to problems that were my fault.
- saraok, Oklahoma City, OK, US
problem #7Escape 2.0L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 77,000 miles
2013 Ford Escape AWD 2.0L V4.. My car has 77,000miles, almost all freeway miles. Took it to a AAA recommended/approved transmission shop in Redwood City, California.
2013 Ford Escape Recalls Transmission
When you accelerate from a stop, the engine revs and does not move, eventually the car lurches forward and sometimes it engages into second gear. It did this once or twice like 15,000 miles ago but then it stopped. Now it does every time and the transmission is leaking so much fluid that it leaves a trail behind the car. The shop told me the seal is bad and the differential is worn out and that the only option is to replace the entire transmission at a cost of $4,500. The $4,500 being a break on the price he's giving me because I've had work done with him before on different cars. The cause is a mechanical defect in the transmission and that he's seen this in almost every Escape he's worked on. Now, let me say this.. I've owned several fords and I bought this car new in 2013.. This year, I've spent $2,500 in repairs not under warranty including a faulty BCM (body control module) and a faulty injector. Ford tells me that they will not help me at all because the vehicle has 77,000 miles and is out of warranty. So the car is two years old and I've spent $7,000 in repairs. I am so disgusted with the quality of the Ford Escape. THE 2.0L ECOBOOST AWD FORD ESCAPE IS THE WORST VEHICLE I'VE EVER OWNED AND I AM CONSIDERING PAINTING THE WORD LEMON ON THE SIDE AND PARKING ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT ON EVERY SALE WEEKEND.
- Bruce R., South San Francisco, CA, US
problem #6Escape SE
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
I purchased this 2013 Ford Escape brand new, about 85% of the the 57,000 miles are highway. I drive about 90 miles round trip to work 5 days a week. Absolutely no ABUSE here, 87 miles of my daily commute my vehicle is set on cruise control at 70MPH. No off-road week end crazy stuff either, and this isn't stop and start high congestion highway driving either, I just set it and forget it! I hope that is a clear enough picture for the pessimists! LOL!
Anyhow over the past 6 months or so on a very rare occasion I would notice a 'rough shift' since i drive mostly highway miles this would be a downshift on a slight upgrade maybe to maintain speed. Never made a big deal because it was subtle and then it wouldn't happen again for weeks so I would dismiss it.
Now keep in mind a lot of people probably would not have even noticed this, for example (and this includes my wife!) 'it it starts everything must be OK'.... I am not trying to pick on anyone I am simply saying a ton of people do not pay that close of attention to this kind of stuff and until it literally stopped running would not notice a thing. This leads me to believe the amount of problems that are being reported is way lower because most people do not pay attention enough to notice subtle changes in vehicle behavior.
- Mike P., Kent, OH, US
problem #5Escape SE 2.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
Well we just bought this car a 6 months ago and had to replace turbo waste gate valve, a sensor and now the transmission issue front r/l half shafts and trans seal. Because its over the mileage the factory warranty doesn't cover anything!
I did get an extended warranty, but it doesn't cover much!! They picked up the trans seal gasket.. really?
So we have already sunk about $2000 total to this piece of crap!
Think Ford Last!! should be the slogan..
- Dave P., Sterling Heights, US
problem #4Escape SEL 2L Turbo
- Automatic transmission
- 31,690 miles
It happened very quickly. Going up a hill and the transmission started slipping fairly bad. I drove directly to the dealership Which was about 8 km away. The vehicle was in the shop for 18 days. The dealership did provide me with a vehicle. Apparently a slip ring?? wasn't installed properly at the factory And let go causing the case to cracked and then too much pressure causing the replacement of 50 some parts of the transmission.
- Allan M., Halifax, Canada
problem #3Escape
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I purchased this vehicle on Monday Feb. 23, 2015. Drove home that evening...NO PROBLEMS. On Wednesday Feb 25th. while driving to my job that morning, the car began to display a delay while pressing down on the gas pedal. The car actually jerked forward a few times, feeling as though the transmission was slipping. I sensed that someone had mistakenly hit my vehicle from the back. That afternoon, after leaving from my job, stopped at a red light and proceeded to go forward, hit the gas pedal, the vehicle began to have a sudden delay while pressing the gas pedal. This actually happened 4 times while driving home.
I called the Service Dept of the car dealership, and they asked me to bring the car back in for service so that they could determine the degree of the problem. I drove the car to the dealership that morning..didn't notice any problems. I left the vehicle at the service center from 8:15am until 5:45pm. The service department called me and informed me that the transmission fluid was 2 quarts low, and to speak with them when I was to pick up the vehicle.
When I arrived the service rep. told me that the transmission fluid was too full and that that was the problem..' A LIE'. He then informed me that it would take approximately a week for the car to ride in a prefect condition and to call him at the end of the next week to let him know how the car was driving.
Today(Feb 27th) the car has more troubles, not only is the car (while in the driving gear) is jerking while pressing the gas pedal, now the vehicle is jerking while in reverse. It happened 2 times while backing up into my assigned space in my garage. I have only had this car since Monday. I'm agitated and frustrated that I was not given the information that I found on a website that indicated that November 26, 2013 Ford recalled 150,000 Escapes that could go up in 'FLAMES'
Update from Feb 27, 2015: Adding to my complaint the vehicle is pulling to the left when approaching a red light to stop, I informedthe service department,and was told that the car was only pulling to the angle of the flat surface of the road.nothing has been done concerning this problem. I was told that they actually did a 'TEST DRIVE' and foundnothing wrong with the vehicle. I believe that I purchased a 'LEMON', and was not given all of the detailsconcerning the recall of the vehicle at time of purchase.
- laurettam, Owings Mills, M, US
problem #2Escape Platinum 2.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 81,203 miles
2013 Ford Escape Transmission Replacement Cost
Every time I buy something that has the UAW involved in producing a vehicle it has enormous problems. The people that belong to unions all have the same mentality that; they are union so IT AIN'T MY JOB! and I'M UNION THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING TO ME!
I have now resolved to never buy anything that is UNION made/produced.
I now realize where all the problems stem from when I spend my money on union made Ford trucks, cars, Freight liners, Peterbuilts, etc.
Buy Japanese, and reduce your problems with your automobiles.
My 2013 Ford Escape has been in the shop for a multitude of problems the most recent is a major transmission failure. Union dealership say it will be 2 weeks before it's ready.
- uawsucks, Kansas City, MO, US
problem #1Escape SEL 2.0 EB
2013 Ford Escape Transmission Filter Replacement
- Automatic transmission
- 19,000 miles
2013 Ford Escape Transmission Fluid Check
We bought a used 2013 Ford Escape with 19,000 miles on it. After we had it a week, it started losing and regaining power while driving it and it jerked on takeoff. It was if every few seconds someone was getting off and on the gas in a standard shift car but this is an automatic. We took it home then got back in it to go to the Ford dealer to get it fixed but then it ran fine. The Service department had no idea what had caused the problem and could not find anything wrong. Ten days later we had the same problem and drove it to the Ford dealer. A mechanic drove it and it still had the problem. He said he thought it was the transmission. They kept it for ten days. They replaced the Turbo Charger Boost Pressure sensor and gave it back to us. Ten days later on Thursday June the 13th we have the same problem. We were out of town for a few days while the car had stayed at home. When we got back home and started the car, it ran and drove fine although it had not been worked on again. Tomorrow we are going to try to get it fixed, AGAIN.
2013 Ford Escape Transmission Problems
Update from Jun 21, 2013: On June 17 we had the Escape towed to Ford Of West Memphis thinking if one Ford dealer couldn't fix it perhaps another could. They kept it until June 21 and called and said they drove it every day, putting 100 miles on it and could not duplicate the problem and therefore could not fix it. I reminded the service manager that I had told him that it doesn't start doing it while you are driving it but starts as soon as you crank it up and doesn't stop until you turn it off. We drove it back home knowing the problem will reoccur AGAIN and we must then immediately drive it to the Ford dealer so they can check it while it's doing it AGAIN.
- Ray F., Southaven, MS, US