2017 Ford Escape Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle decelerated suddenly and stopped. A message indicating that the engine was turned on and the vehicle was in park(P) was displayed. The contact shifted into park(P) and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated upon restarting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

While idling in park vehicle transmission moved to reverse and backed away from me only to be restrained by a large bush. Rear bumper and exhaust damaged.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifting to first gear, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward. The service transmission message was displayed. The contact stated while driving, the speed decreased to 20 MPH and then accelerated independently to 60 MPH without warning. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. The contact called an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced an abnormal jerking with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,818.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after shifting in to reverse, the vehicle drove forward instead. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to accelerate immediately. The contact manually shifted the gear shifter and the vehicle then started immediately; with the normal mode warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed a failure with the shifter cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact and dealer referenced the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 59,784.

On 6/23/22 while driving in heavy stop and go traffic, the engine starting turning high rpm's. After about going 1/4 mile with this issue, the transmission failed. We were able to pull into a parking lot and out of traffic. The car displayed a transmission fault code on the display. Car has been well maintained, and at less than 82K miles, transmission has failed. We first started having an intermittent engine skip about 2 weeks ago. Our mechanic could not confirm the issue as there were no check engine lights or codes being displayed. We had the coil packs replaced at their recomendation, since this is another common complaint with the Escape. The transmission and engine issues seem to be common with this model, but Ford has not issued a recall. We are going to be out of pocket over $6k to repair a car with less than 82k miles.

Vehicles equipped with the base 6 speed select-shift transmission may sometimes fail to accelerate when merging or going up-hill. This issue created a hazardous situation for my family when a car came into our lane and the escape wouldn't accelerate to avoid collision. Luckily the driver of the oncoming car just missed us.

MY 2017 FORD ESCAPE MOVED FORWARD AFTER BEING PUT IN THE PARK POSITION, THUS CAUSING ME TO FALL TO THE GROUND UPON EXITING AND DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE RAN OVER MY LEFT KNEE, CAUSING A CRUSHED KNEE. I AM STILL UNABLE TO WALK PROPERLY WITHOUT PAIN. I HAVE NOT HAD CAR INPECTED AND HAVE JUST SEEN THE RECALL, WHICH STATES "RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE".

On June 4th I parked my car at my house and left it running. As I went to walk into my house my car started moving. I was able to get into the car and put it back in park but not before it ran into my house.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact had experienced a failure while stopped at a traffic sign. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward at approximately 2 MPH and lightly crashed into a vehicle in front of him. There was no damage or injuries. The contact was aware 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving, the transmission inadvertently slipped out of gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved fault code: sensor two (oxygen sensor). Additionally, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission and torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH and attempting to accelerate to overtake a semi-truck, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle started losing motive power. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,488.

Torque converter failed at about 70,000. Ford denies a known issue and will only pay for 2/3 of the repair bill. Uploading two phots with the first photo of the torque converter with a blue high heat burn mark in the top left and the second photo is the grinding teeth or gears on the torque convertor pump.

While driving at highway speed, the engine revved and it felt the car was no longer in gear and rapidly lost speed with traffic closing from behind. Shifting into neutral and back to drive caused the vehicle to jerk forward unexpectedly. Managed to steer to the side of the road and drive to a safer area on the highway. Forward movement was difficult and it appeared that the car would not stay in gear. No warning light or console messages. We had been notified in July 2020 of recall 22V413 from Ford, but parts were not available. We had just a few days (In November) before received the second recall notice that said parts were now available. I feel as if the recall was not competed timely (5 Months). I believe that the car was not going into gear because of the recall part potential failure affecting the transmission as the recall notice stated that the vehicle could "move in an unexpected direction". We had the vehicle towed home and to the dealer (Gosch Ford, Temecula, CA). We informed them of the issue and asked that the recall repair be done. The service writer told us they would do the recall service, but there was no way any transmission damage could have been caused by the recall. I disagreed and stated that the notice states that the vehicle may move unexpectedly, what if the part failed while driving? How would the vehicle behave? The were evasive and did not answer me directly. They told me that they had been instructed by Ford to not forward any claims for transmission damage related to the recall. We called after 2 days of service and they said the service was complete, the recall part had indeed broken and that the car was shifting normally. Upon picking up the car, my wife drove off the lot and immediately upon leaving the driveway, the drive gear again failed. She had to pull to the right to a bike lane to avoid traffic closing from behind. Service writer stated that car was not road tested before being returned. Car still at dealer waiting diagnosis.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. After receiving the notice, the contact stated that an abnormal clunking sound was coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the clunking sound returned as the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact managed to coast the vehicle off to the side of the road after nearly being struck by several vehicles. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Driving home from work 8/3 the transmission began to slip, RPM’s going wild & the car stalling mid drive. When taking off from a stop the vehicles behind me often almost rear ended me because the car would only go 5-10 mph. Then all the sudden would get up to speed quickly only to slip again. Drove it the following morning to the dealership just before work. Same issues as the day before except there was a red warning to service the transmission right away due to failure. 80,000 miles seems to be when this Ford 2017 transmission is famous for going out completely. The dealer was more concerned about accepting zero liability while charging an exorbitant amount for a rental car & declaring the car out of warranty so not their issue.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while making a left turn, the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact decided to park the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic the next day however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose and determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated two days later she 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

While driving at about 45 mph my car started decelerating while still having the gas pedal depressed and the RPMs shot up. I could no longer accelerate and had to coast off the main road, thankfully not getting hit. Had it towed to a Ford dealership and the transmission is a complete loss. Only have 69, 330 miles on it.

Tork Converter Failure, 3/13/2022.No Warning. Car stopped moving. No check engine light.No noise or symptoms before hand. Tork Converter failed. Boiled transmission fluid and ruined transmission.Daughter was driving and the car just stopped and would not move. If this had happened on a busy highway she could have been killed. If this had happened with someone behind her she would have been killed. Car was inspected by Sunbelt Ford in Americus, Ga. Confirming Tork Converter failure and $6190.00 repair charge with 6-8 week timeframe. Ford knows of this issue and no recalls. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED!

At 19,500 miles, we stopped at a rest stop. Turned car back on 5 mins later, pulled out into traffic and the car would no longer go above 10-15 miles per hour. RPMs would shoot up, but car wouldn't go accelerate. Appeared to be "limp mode." Could still go into reverse. No warning lights on at this time. Stopped, turned car off and back on after a few minutes. No change. Eventually tried 'sport' mode just to see. At this point the car recognized an error, warnings came up and read "service transmission now." Towed car, mechanic read out error code P0984. Tech replaced valve body, filled transmission, and reset computer. At 21,250 miles, while in large amount of stop and go traffic between 45-10 MPH in left lane of interstate, car without warning again suddenly lost power and wouldn't go above 10-15 MPH and RPMs would shoot up with no acceleration. This time warning lights immediately lit up with "service transmission now" again. Had to maneuver across three lanes of traffic to pull over. Tried turning car on and back off several times. Could reverse, but could never get above 15 MPH. Towed car home. Three days later, go to drive car to mechanic and suddenly it was working normal again, no warning lights. Went to mechanic anyway, again read out P0984 error code. Mechanic did entire transmission replacement, stating he's seen this before and entire transmission replacement was only way to fix and guarantee this would stop happening. Completed work. Sold car at 23,000 miles.

Catastrophic transmission failure and immediate loss off acceleration. Insurance tested transmission fluid by certified lab and found glycol coolant contamination in transmission resulting in catastrophic failure.

The contact owns a 2017 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to park and the engine failed to turn off when the ignition was turned to off position and the key was moved. The contact was unsure of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated he reinserted the key, turned the ignition to the off position, and depressed the brake pedal and the engine turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic test or repair. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) and was relating the failure to the recall. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The dealer stated that parts were not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2017 Ford Escape Transmission issue: I have maintained my vehicle in accordance with the 2017 Ford Escape manual since I purchased it. My vehicle has always been reliable until suddenly, at a little over 105,000 miles, my vehicle's transmission started slipping. My car revved and no check engine light or warning indicator ever came on. The car finally jutted forward, so I pulled it off the side of the road and had it towed to a Ford dealership service center. The dealership looked at the car and said I would need a whole new transmission and the parts are on back-order to which he also stated, "which indicates to me this is a common problem with the 2017 Ford Escape." I then towed the vehicle to a different Ford dealership service center to get a different opinion. This different service center also said I would need a new transmission. My car is available for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and others were put at risk since the issue occurred without any warning on a highway and before a car's reliability would be questioned (2017 year with 105,000 miles with no prior issues). The problem has been confirmed by two Ford dealership service centers.

36,000 MILES AND COOLANT LEAKED INTO ENGINE. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THEY HAVE TO REPLACE THE LONG BLOCK, BASICALLY REPLACE THE ENGINE. IT'S BEEN A MONTH NOW AND NO WORK HAS BEEN STARTED. THIS ENGINE LEAK ISSUE ON THE FORD ECOBOOST 1.5L ENGINE HAS BEEN KNOWN TO FORD MOTOR CO. SINCE AT LEAST 2015.