2021 FORD ESCAPE Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 2021 FORD ESCAPE
2 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
Front windshield is prone to crack. I have had to replace 5 windshields since I first purchased the vehicle. It is a known documented issue. Assuming aerodynamics is the issue and can cause more than the reasonable amount of cracked windshields. Valve body and transmission went out at 100,243 miles. All requested/required regular maintenance was completed.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing down her driveway, that as soon as she had placed the vehicle in reverse, it independently accelerated to approximately 20 MPH. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal and did not have any brake function. The contact stated she did not notice any warning light being illuminated. The contact stated she began to drive backward with the vehicle turning in circles, and crashed into a fire hydrant. The vehicle crashed into the hydrant on the passenger rear bumper side which was crushed. The contact stated that the engine was still running but that the vehicle had been stopped by the hydrant. The police arrived on the scene and filed a report. The contact had injured her back on impact with the hydrant, however, she did not seek medical attention until later. She went to a chiropractor and...
Other 2021 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Structurebody
59 complaints
Unknown Or Other
43 complaints
Service Brakes
38 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
29 complaints
Power Train
20 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
17 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Structurebodydoor
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brakeelectricalswitch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint