2019 FORD ESCAPE Power Train Problems

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the shifter while in second and third gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulled into a parking lot and there was a whining sound while attempting to accelerate. The “Transmission Fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cable bushing failure. The contact was notified of an unknown recall and the recall was repaired. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle from the dealer the failure recurred. The contact's husband towed the vehicle to a different dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the transmission seized. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the transmission had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed that indicated that the transmission had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, opened up a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 88,989.

The conditions Ford has placed on getting the recall repaired are unreasonable. The dealership told me that for this repair, the car must be on their lot for at least 10 days, and no, an appointment is not available, and there are no loaners available for this repair.

It's two Recalls for 2019 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle slipped out of gear and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was placed in neutral and was coasted down the hill, where the gear would not change. The vehicle was able to restart several hours later but, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 94,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, a message displayed reading "Service Engine Now, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to reach her destination, where the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the battery, requiring the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that upon leaving the dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the transmission had failed years earlier and had been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The...

My transmission failed at 64,000 miles and the car is currently in the dealer awaiting repair. I was traveling down a long hill on the interstate 86 in NYS. The adaptive cruise control was on.and set to 60mph. The engine suddenly accelerated to 7500 rpm but this did not change the speed of the car. I was startled by this high revving engine situation and tapped the brake, disengaging the adaptive cruise control and causing the engine to stop the highspeed revving. I put the car in neutral and rolled to a stop on the roadside. There were no warning lights before or after the incident. I had the car towed to the Ford dealership where I purchased the car. They confirmed that the car needed a new transmission but the transmissions were back ordered with no available date when it would be available. The transmission would have to be...

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the engine was replaced. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the oil was changed. The contact's son noticed that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust and noticed that the coolant level was low. The contact added coolant to the reservoir. The contact's neighbor informed her that there was white smoke coming from the tail pipe. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the driver's side CV joint was leaking, and the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving the “Transmission Service Now” message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer...

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, shuddered, and would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were informed of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The check engine light would come on at high RPMs and the car would begin to shake violently. I would generally pull over and turn off the engine in order to stop if from misfiring. This occurred after an engine replacement in the vehicle. The engine now has a crack in it and the short block needs replacing. This is the second time I am in need of an engine replacement in 90k miles on the vehicle. The cylinders continue to intermitently misfire and the engine leaks oil. The first time is needed replacing the engine overheated and told me to pull over when I was driving. The next day the engine would not start.

On 9/14/23 after starting car parked on level surface, I placed car in Drive, but it went in Reverse. The vehicle was supposedly repaired for Safety Recall Notice 22S43 by dealer. I placed car back in park, then shifted back to Drive and it moved forward as expected. Later in day while my wife was driving, she experienced difficulty in disengaging cruise control and when she tapped brakes, vehicle began spinning 360 degrees, slid sideways off interstate, and auto was totaled. Upon impact the right, rear passenger door was unlocked and somehow opened on its own ejecting passenger. Vehicle is currently in salvage yard at IAA Odgen, 1800 S 1100 West, Ogden, UT 84401. I don't know if the faulty transmission had anything to do with accident, but it seems like today we drive computers and not a mechanical motor vehicle.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The contact heard an abnormal sound and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

My engine has randomly shut off in the middle of driving. I have taken it to the dealership to be serviced two times. The first time they thought they fixed the issue. But it didn’t work. The second time they couldn’t find anything wrong. Our safety is 100% at risk as it happens in the middle of driving. I have a one and two year old who have been in the car every time it has happened. We have luckily been able to get off the highway each time, but I drive across a 25 minute bridge twice a day to work and back home with my children..across water! My service light has only come on the time they were able to fix something, which again did not fix the problem. But I do get the same message each time on my dashboard that says auto start stop needs to...

Was unknowingly sold a vehicle that Travers GMT Auto sales knew was under recall. Lead to me being blind sided by another diver who was at fault, proven to be correct by my auto insurance company progressive at the time. Ford dealership never provided me with the correct information nor were they helpful at any time during the process.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk with a delay while shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after accelerating above 30 MPH, the vehicle operated properly and drove as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and agreed to cover a portion of the cost for the repair. The failure mileage was 48,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair facility where the transmission fluid was checked, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline to submit a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact initially received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000(Power Train); once the parts were available, the vehicle was repaired by the dealer. Recently, the contact's wife had placed the vehicle into the reverse(R) position, and the vehicle surged forward and crashed into the corner of his home's garage. Both the vehicle and the garage sustained damage due to the failure. The air bags did not deploy and none of the vehicle's occupants sustained any injuries. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure but neither offered any assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after his daughter parked the vehicle to run some errands; after returning to the vehicle and starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shifted to drive(D) but failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact stated his daughter had not noticed any warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,420.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle started to stall and lost motive power. The contact stated that it was like gasoline was not getting to the engine. Additionally, the contact stated that she had been having difficulty shifting the vehicle into drive (D) or park (P). The contact stated that when she shifted the vehicle into the selected gear, the vehicle would hesitate before moving and then abruptly respond. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle needed the canister purge valve replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. Additionally, the contact had researched online and related the failure of the canister purge valve to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the failure of the transmission to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000...

My transmission blow up without a warning when I was driving on the highway I am being informed that this is a on going problem with this vehicle

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated she had front-end parked her vehicle in her garage, as she had placed the vehicle into park (P) and was exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled backward at approximately 2 MPH. The contact stated that the driver's side front tire ran over both her feet. The contact stated that the driver's vehicle door hit the right side of her body. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled down her driveway and stopped in her neighbor's front yard. The contact stated that the police were on the scene and wrote a report. The contact was transported by ambulance to the Emergency Room where she was treated for severe bruising on both feet and bruising on her ribs on her right side. The contact stated that there were no broken bones. The vehicle had been moved back into the contact's garage and...

i was driving at 45mph the car without any warning dead and the transmission stopped working i had it towed to the dealership and they stated that the troque convertor locked up taking out my transmission and it needs replaced

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The local dealer was notified of the recall notification and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was informed to wait on the second notice on when parts would be available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the warranty department. The failure mileage was approximately 64,500.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate to merge onto a highway at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to lose forward momentum. The contact stated that he pulled over and turned the vehicle off; however, when he restarted the vehicle and shifted into drive(D), the vehicle would not move forward. The engine revved while attempting to shift back into park(P). The contact stated that he had to turn the vehicle on and off numerous times until he was able to move forward. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle had been at the dealer for over two months. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount...

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard a loud noise under the hood of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,300. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered while driving at various speeds without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle independently stopped while exiting the highway without warning. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure; however, after a second diagnostic test, the dealer was able to duplicate the failure. The contact was then given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while shifting into reverse, the transmission made a grinding sound. The vehicle would demonstrate a jerking sensation. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,810. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owned a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked at a fuel pump, the vehicle began rolling backward on its own. The contact attempted to enter the vehicle to stop the momentum; however, the vehicle rolled over her left foot. The vehicle continued to roll backward and hit a curb which stopped the vehicle. A couple and the gas attendant came to the contact aide while another person parked her vehicle. The couple informed the contact that there may have been a recall placed on the vehicle for the failure. The contact stated the Akron Police Dept. said a police report could not be filed because the incident happened on private property.. The contact was taken by her brother to the emergency room where she was treated for injuries to her left foot and right shoulder. The contact sought further treatment for her...

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration and stalled while coming to a stop. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 27,900. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Whitish and/or whitish-blue smoke comes out of tailpipes when starting vehicle . Believe there is faulty head gasket or engine block that causes oil to be mixed with antifreeze resulting in permanent damage to engine over time which could lead to possible fires, breakdowns, and or fumes. Tried to get it looked at to confirm that the 1.5l engines from the 2019 Ford Escapes are an issue like past models but dealership tried to side step me and not properly look over vehicle in my opinion.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was a failure experienced with the power train. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure milage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake was applied to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle rolled away while parked. The contact fell while running after the vehicle. A police officer witnessed the failure and ran after the vehicle as it rolled into a residential yard before coming to a complete stop. No police report was filed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000....

I was driving my car and then all of a sudden it's starts to jerk and make this clanking sound and stops in the middle of traffic...a indicator check engine light pops in and the service transmission soon..thank God there was no accident due to quick thinking. I try to restart the car and take to the dealer where I bought it and was told they could do nothing and they were backed for 3 months and they just cleared out the message. I start driving it again because I don't have a car and I have to get back and forth to work. Maybe 2 days later it's does the same thing and the car shut down and wouldn't change any gears. I had to get towed which cost money out of my pocket. The car would not move. I only had this car 2 months and I feel...

The contact owned a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle was parked on a flat surface; however, it inadvertently rolled down the street backward into two different fences. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and diagnosed as deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 20,000

The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while her son attempted to shift into drive, the gear was in park; however, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated into the wall. The contact also stated there was an unknown clicking sound, and the gears were shifting inadvertently consistently. There was an unknown sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer which diagnosed an unknown failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

REAR AXLE SEEMS TO HOP & IT FEELS LIKE GRINDING OF DIFFERTIAL & BANGING NOISE WITH VIBRATION. DURING ACCELERATION ( EVEN SLOWLY) THIS OCCURS LEFT OR/& RIGHT AXLE SLIPS & BANGS, VERY UNNERVING !!! THIS HAPPENS STARTING OUT VERY SLOWLY LEFT OR RIGHT.

THIS CAR HAS HAD TWO TRANSMISSION FAILURES WITH LESS THAN 5,000 MILES DRIVEN. BOTH TIMES THE ALERT SYSTEM ACTIVATED "SERVICE ASAP". THE CAR BECAME STUCK BETWEEN NEUTRAL AND DRIVE, MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

2019 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM STEERING WHEEL SHAKES/VIBRATES HEAVY & MAKES A LOUD NOISE FROM CAR (ALMOST SOUNDS LIKE A BAD LOUD MUFFLER SOUND) AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH & 45MPH WHEN THE GAS PEDDLE IS LEVELED AT SPEED AND ALSO DOES THE SAME WHEN GOING UP AN INCLINE AT THE SAME SPEEDS. ALSO TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 1 & 2 GEARS INTERMITTENTLY. VERY BUMPY RIDE IN THE BACK WHEN GOING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THESE ISSUES HAPPEN WHEN ON LOCAL ROADS & HIGHWAY RAMPS. DEALER REPAIR HAS CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES. FIRST FEW TIMES THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. DECEMBER 29, 2020 FINALLY GOT THE ISSUE TO REPLICATE AND PUT A TICKET DIRECTLY INTO FORD. I CHECKED BACK ON 1/7/2021 SINCE I BARE THE HEARD FROM THE DEALER SERVICE REP. AT THAT TIME SHE STILL DIDN'T HAVE AN ANSWER TO A RESOLUTION TO FIX THE FAULT. I CALLED TODAY 1/13/2021...

I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE BEST FORUM BUT I WAS UNABLE TO FIND A BETTER WAY. I WAS INFORMED OF A RECALL TO MY VEHICLE. I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2020. HASSETT FORD 3530 SUNRISE HWY, WANTAGH, NY 11793. THE DEALER REUSED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT STATING THEY ARE NOT TAKING ANY NEW CUSTOMERS. I CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY, CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO TOOK MY INFORMATION PLACED ON HOLD WITH CALL ENDING WITH THANK YOU FOR CALLING FORD AND A CUSTOMER SURVEY. WONDERING HOW TO HAVE SAFETY RECALL PERFORMED?

CHANGING REVERSE OR FORWARD, THERE IS A LOUD THUMP AS IF SOMEONE OR SOMETHING HAS HIT THE CAR

2019 FORD ESCAPE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION LEVER HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND STATED THAT LEVER COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. *JS

ONLY HAD THIS CAR LESS THAN 30 DAYS MILEAGE WAS 29,476 ON 4/13/20. MILEAGE WHEN IN SHOP IS 29,944 SO DROVE 468 MILES. BEEN HEARING LOUD THUDS OR CLUNKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE FOR A FEW DAYS. TOOK IT BACK TO WHERE I BOUGHT IT THEY LOOKED AT AND DUPLICATED THE NOISE SEVERAL TIMES IN THEIR SHOP, SAID IT WAS MOST LIKELY SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION. TOOK THE CAR TO FORD AND AT FIRST THE SERVICE WRITER WAS IN DENIAL BUT THE TECHS MADE HIM A BELIEVER....THE TRANSMISSION HAS PROBLEM WITH THE VALVE BODY THEY THINK. THEY TOOK THE TRANSMISSION OUT TODAY HOPEFULLY KNOW SOMETHING MONDAY. THE NOISE OCCURRED WHEN BACKING UP WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED AND GIVING THE CAR A LITTLE GAS. A VERY LOUD CLUNK WAS HEARD . THE NOISE CONTINUED AND STARTED DOING IT EVERY TIME I BACKED UP. ALSO HEARD NOISE/FELT IT WHEN SHIFTING...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS TO REVERSE, SHE HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AND IMPACTED A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER FRIENDLY FORD LOCATED (2800 N TELEGRAPH RD, MONROE, MI 48162) WHERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AS OF YET. THE CONTACT STATED UNKNOWN PART OF FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 700.

I SUBMITTED THIS COMPLAINT ON 3/08/2020. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED WHEN THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD MY CAR TOWED INSPECTED THE CAR. THEY FOUND THAT I HAD INSTALLED A WEATHERTECH FLOOR MAT IN THE DRIVERS SIDE AND HAD OVERLAPPED THE LEADING EDGE OF THE MAT OVER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I HAD SNAPPED THE MAT FIRMLY IN PLACE SO THAT IT WAS PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED WHEN THE FLOOR MAT WAS REMOVED AND INSTALLED PROPERLY.

CAR ACCELERATED FROM 25 TO 75 MPH WITHOUT MY FOOT BEING ON ACCELERATOR. CRUISE CONTROL WAS OFF. SUBSEQUENTLY, STOPPED AND TURNED OFF VEHICLE. RESTARTED AND VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE FROM ANY SPEED WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO CONTROL MY SPEED ON A WINDING, NARROW, ROAD WITH NO SHOULDERS. I COULD ONLY CONTROL THE SPEED OF THE CAR BY RIDING THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES OVERHEATED. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP THE CAR ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT 5,000 RPM. I CAME TO A STOP, THEN SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT 4,500 RPMS. PUSHED THE IGNITION TO SHUT OFF ENGINE AND HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE LEXINGTON, VA FORD DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR.

NO CRANK TO START VEHICLE

THE VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH AND MISSING AT 75 MPH WITH ABOUT 5000 MILES ON IT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID I HAD 3 TROUBLE CODES BUT I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE WERE. THEY REPROGRAMMED SOMETHING A GAVE ME THE CAR BACK A WEEK LATER. TWO WEEKS AFTER THAT I STARTED GETTING ANOTHER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH THE CODE P0420. THE LOCAL DEALER SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT OR HONOR MY WARRANTY BECAUSE IT'S A US SPEC VEHICLE AND I'M IN EUROPE. I HAVE A BRAND NEW VEHICLE THAT I HAVE TO CLEAR THE CODE EVERY OTHER DAY. TO MAKE MATTERS WORST THE SMALL DOOR THAT COVERS THE ODB PORT WON'T CLOSE CORRECTLY. I'M SURE IT WASN'T DESIGNED TO BE OPENED EVERY OTHER DAY.

INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION NOT BEING ABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. WHEN IT HAPPENS, THE SHIFTIER FREELY MOVES BETWEEN ALL POSITIONS EXCEPT WILL NOT GO ALL THE WAY FORWARD TO THE "PARK" POSITION. IT CAN EVENTUALLY BE MOVED FORWARD BY FIDDLING WITH IT OR ONE TIME A PASSENGER WAS ABLE TO FORCE IT. EVEN WHEN THIS IS DONE, THE INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT ALWAYS SHOW A GEAR SELECTED SO IN THOSE CASES, IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER IT IS TRULY IN PARK.

AT 10,000 MILES MY ESCAPE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. IT TAKES FOREVER FOR IT TO SHIFT BUT NO TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON. MY GAS MILEAGE HAS ALSO GONE WAY DOWN AS A RESULT OF THIS. FORD CLAIMS IT'S FINE. BUT IT DOES IT OFTEN. ALSO WHEN THE ENGINE STOP IS ENGAGED AT STOP LIGHTS, IT DOESN'T ALWAYS START BACK UP AND I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART THE VEHICLE.