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9.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,800.00

Average Mileage:

59,500 miles

Total Complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace differential (2 reports)
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Ford Escape drivetrain problems

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problem #2

2009Jun 10

Escape XLT 3.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

This will be the last Ford I ever own. I took this car back several times when it was under warranty and Ford said they couldnt find anything. Of course as soon as my warranty went up they said it was the differental. I will NEVER own a ford again.

Torri B.

Chapman, KS, USA

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problem #1

2008Jul 21

Escape Limited V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

Noticed excessive noise from rear of Escape. Removed leveling plug from rear diff just to have a look and found metal shavings. Took to dealership and needs whole new rear differential. Because of 59,000 miles it is out of warranty, even though it is only 2 years old.
Ford is refusing to offer any assistance in paying for this repair even though this is a part that should NEVER break. Worth mentioning is that the fluid level in the rear diff was right on spec and the fluid was clear (not white or foamy) showing NO signs of water penetration or leakage. Regardless of 59,000 miles, rear differential should not shred to pieces in a two year old vehicle. Can't believe Ford will not step up to the plate and admit that it either had a faulty part installed at the factory, or was put together wrong at the factory. We have always owned Fords, but this will sadly be or last. And if I can help it, the last Ford anyone that I know will buy.

Frank H.

Centerville, OH, USA

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