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3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,483 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2018 Ford Escape transmission problems

transmission problem

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2018 Ford Escape Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 032023

Escape 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2018 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to hntsa safety recall 22V-413. The consumer stated an appointment was made to service a recall but informed after arriving there is a shortage of parts available to perform the recalls and longer wait times. Also, Ford inability to adequately service recalls in a timely manner.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #1

May 312022

Escape

  • 72,966 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle made abnormal sounds while shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted to neutral and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,966.

- Dacula, GA, USA

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