I have 2 ford escapes a 2015 and a 2016 (2016 referenced in this complaint) both have experienced catastrophic transmission failure within weeks of each other. The transmission would slip and hard shift, eventually disable completely and would indicate the transmission needed to be serviced.

- Duluth, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to move upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The message "Insufficient Transmission Fluid. Service Now" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the torque converter had failed, and the transmission fluid was leaking. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 159,834.

- East Dublin, GA, USA

Out of the blue on highway. Tachometer reved up to 6 without using throttle. No power, then it jumped out of gear to neutral down a hill. I almost got hit by a truck, no dash lights came on till I called fot help and my husband drove to a safe area and ford escape reared up in air. Then transmission default light came on. A guy put transmission module in to it and it didn't work. So this is not right if it was recalled and now it is doing the issue later

- Buffalo Mills, PA, USA

The transmission went out suddenly while driving. My safety was at risk since it suddenly went out while the vehicle was in motion on a typically busy road. I had to pull over with my hazards on hoping no one would hit me.The car was taken to a local dealer where they determined there were metal shavings in the transmission and it needed to be replaced. A warning came up on the screen but when it came up it was determined that the cause was not need to fix immediately and did not relate to the transmission.

- Portland, MI, USA

My vehicle has 57 thousand miles bought it at Ford Dealership with 48k miles and already having transmission issues. Tow truck driver who picked my vehicle up claimed -??Every Ford escape i pick up for a tow is always a transmission issue-?? Horrible car, Waste of money.

- Clinton, MD, USA

Transition suddenly failed when under normal driving. No symptoms were present when driving. Failed out of nowhere.

- Long Beach, MS, USA

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to transmission failure. The consumer stated that he was under the assumption the defective part would be covered under the recall and feels the bill is a little excessive.

- Holtville, CA, USA

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to transmission shifter safety recall.

- Detroit, MI, USA

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle related to NHTSA safety recall 22V-413.

- Walled Lake, MI, USA

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs made related to NHTSA safety recall 22V-413.

- Memphis, TN, USA

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to transmission failure. The cosnumer stated the transmission failed while the vehicle was being driven. The transmission was replaced. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for the transmission failure. The consumer referenced safety recall 22S43/ 22V413.

- Simi Valley, CA, USA

Over a month ago, the transmission on my vehicle blew while I was driving the car. There were no warning signs or lamps prior to this issue. I have been made aware of the recall and I am not sure if the transmission failure is due to this recall. A mechanic has looked at it and has confirmed that a new transmission is needed.

- Bridgeport , CT, USA