NHTSA Complaint #11535282 — 2020 FORD ESCAPE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11535282
Vehicle	2020 FORD ESCAPE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 10, 2023
Date Filed	July 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

When putting vehicle into reverse the gears jump and there is an gear malfunction warning that appears on my screen. The car jumps and jerks several times. Also, when car is in drive whether it is at a stop or driving, the car starts to shudder like it's about to stall- ESPECIALLY when idling or at a stop.

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