I bought this used 2014 Ford Escape as my commuter car, thinking it would be reliable and easy to maintain. I had it for a month and it started throwing a code for a valve in the radiator. I had made an appointment to get it in and then it went into limp mode one day while picking up my kiddo, saying that the transmission needed servicing. I was on the interstate and was almost in a horrible accident.

Took it in to Ken Garff Ford and they "couldn't find anything wrong with it." A week later it was throwing the same code for the radiator valve. At 80,000 miles, there is just no way that a transmission should be going out on these cars. Ford is well aware of their issues and just keeps putting out these cars with these issues. Someone is going to have to have a major accident and sue them for anything to happen.

I have a 2014 Ford Escape Titanium. I was driving on the interstate where the speed limit is 70 mph. I had my cruise control set at 78 mph, but was caught behind a couple of slower moving vehicles. Three times my car shifted hard/lurched forward when it hit 74 mph. The car then showed a message that said "transmission fault, service soon". I pulled off of the interstate onto the shoulder of an exit. I got out and nothing seemed wrong, no leaks or anything. I pulled onto a two lane highway with a 55mph speed limit. I drove two miles and turned around, I drove around 53 miles. I then accelerated harder driving back towards the interstate, I got up to 65 mph then slowed down to about 50mph. I then accelerated to 54mph, where it, again, shifted hard/lurched.

After this, I attempted to accelerate bu pushing down the gas pedal. I actually pushed the gas pedal all of the way to the floor and nothing happened. I had to park my car in a nearby driveway and wait for my brother to come and pick me up. My parents are having to tow my car back to our house, which is about two hours from where the car is parked, and I have to drive my mother's car while she will have to drive a rental. This is annoying because I am a college student that also works a job over two hours from my families home and it will be over two weeks until I am able to even go back to my families home.

I had never bought a new vehicle prior to this 2014 Escape, and I was shocked that around the 5.5 year mark, the transmission blew. I was also driving home at the end of a long, remote hike so that was less than convenient. They should extend the powertrain warranty if they really stand behind their brand. I got the transmission fixed and then sold it to get this vehicle out of my life, even though at that point I was in it for some big dollars. I'm not buying Ford again, one mistake was too many for me.

Driving on the highway and transmission fault came on. Car went into limp mode. It was very scary and dangerous. Pulled slowly off the highway, then I called AAA and they came to tow the car to my local mechanic. Ended up costing 5700 for a new transmission. This car is well maintained - this should have never happened.

Why isn't this a recall? After reading all the reports of this happening, I would never want there to be a child in my car while this happened. I'm really nervous to drive it now.

Received Fault message and warning on highway. See photo

I pulled off at the next exit and found auto parts store to plug in OBD2 reader and got error code P0741 which translates to torque converter clutch solenoid circuit performance or Stuck off.

Took car to dealer who read more codes than first sensor showed. Additional code thrown regarding trans fluid too hot, which is what Tech service bulletin suggests. FORD dealer only wants to throw trans away and install new one at a huge expense.

This is a 6 year old car with 67,00 miles on it and repair bill is nearly 1/4 of total cost of vehicle. Called FO MO CO customer service to ask for consideration under these circumstances. All I got was an "I'm sorry".

Terrible product support!!

We were driving into Fredericton (34kms) and while on the bridge the Transmission Fault came on and instructed us to go directly to Ford. We did so. The transmission needed to be replaced. We were given a rental car as our insurance covered it. That was the first issue. Then the coolant issue. We had had enough so we traded this in. We like the Ford Escape.

We went searching for another vehicle but they are expensive. If we returned our vehicle we would have lost the 14000 we put up front for the SUV. We are both retired. I am a nurse who was injured and my husband was injured while serving our country. This was definitely something we had a hard time going through.

We were reluctant and didn't feel safe driving back and forth to Halifax for doctor appointments this summer, but were reassured we wouldn't have anymore issues!!

We purchased this 2014 Ford Escape in 2016 with 28,000 miles used. We also got the 3 year warranty 36 months in December 2016. Unfortunately we didn't get the extended Warranty and 9 days after it expired our transmission "WENT". The car only had 57,000 miles on the car and this is a disgrace?

Of course there's nothing "FORD" can due because the Warranty has expired. My mechanic when taking the transmission apart said there was medal shavings in the rings all over and this is a bad design. My family will never purchase a Ford "EVER AGAIN"

I took the car to three mechanics. They all said to take it to Ford, it should be covered. The mechanic at Ford said the 'fault' is going from park to 1st gear. He would have to take it apart to fix/replace it. Estimated cost is $4700. He said if it was him, he would just drive it till it dies. The problem is, it won't pass inspection in NJ because the engine light is on. So I can't even drive it! I called Ford and they said there's nothing they can do for me. I don't have $4700 to put into a used car! I'll never buy another Ford!

We bought this car as a used one with 57000 mileage in 2018. Last month I had check engine light on. So I took it to Ford dealer and for $140 he said it is torque converter problem. To fix that it will cost $6000 with overhaul.since I don't have warranty I took to the transmission shop near my home.he checked and said it is the metal from half casing is shaved due to vibration which got into the transmission fluid which in turn damaged the torque converter.to fix this, labour $2000 plus parts $2700 so the total is $5000 with tax. I was disappointed. This is first time we are buying Ford. We are Honda people. I made a biggest mistake of buying Ford and now suffering the consequences.