Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 2005 Ford Escape

We had a problem with the transmission from 14000 miles, we reported to dealer and they never noted it in there computer. . We complained 6 times with it only got put in the computer at the dealer twice. . Finally after it ran out of warranty, it almost killed our whole family. . The trany when we came up to a stop sign coming off the freeway stayed ingaged and through us in to a bunch of traffic, almost causing a he'll of a accident. . We'll it ended up ruining the transmission cause the torque converter locked up and caused it not to disengage. . I ended up spending 3500. 00 and had the dealer put a own rebuilt in. Later I found out Ford had 4 updated torque converters. . Why was there not a recall when it almost kills people. . I am very frustrated with everything that has went on with this vehicle. . I am will to join any kind of lawsuit over getting the government to take more avasive move to help and protect the consumer, instead of helping these big companies bend people over. . We pay a lot of money for these vehicles, and we get treated like dirt. .

Our 2005 Ford Escape was purchased new in may 2005. It has been serviced by Ford technicians at Ford dealerships every 5,000 miles, including a recommended transmission flush last year. On a cross country trip, the SUV's transmission exhibited a problem Ford motor company (fmc) knows as engine stalling on engagement/stopping. According to a service bulletin dated March 19, 2007, suvs with this faulty transmission "exhibit an engine stall when coming to a stop or when engaging the engine into drive or reverse. The condition may be intermittent and often occurs after extended drives. There may be no diagnostic codes stored. This may be cause by internal wear in the torque converter which prevents it from locking. " this exact failure caused us to be stranded in dangerous heat conditions for hours as we waited for help. However, fmc has known about this problem transmission since 2007, yet as an owner of a car less than two years old, I was never told about it. If I had been informed, I would have taken it years ago for repair prior to going on an extended trip and putting my family in danger. Instead, fmc knowingly allowed vehicle owners to drive with this faulty transmission. Ford-certified tech's failed to diagnose the problem even though they were given the exact symptoms and the potential problem, the torque converter. After techs told me the transmission was fine, the stall occurred repeatedly until total failure just over 1,200 miles later, again, stranding my family on the highway. I became aware of the fault only after a search of other drivers who experienced the same problem. Fmc behaved negligently in failing to inform customers like me, likely to shield itself from costly repairs. In 2007, my car only had 24,500 miles??well within warranty limits. A recall for vehicles of this model year should be ordered and I should be refunded cost of repair.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. While stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the torque converter would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,064. Updated 02/15/bf updated 03/16/12.

Taking off at a light, my 2005 Ford Escape jerked back and starting making a grinding sound. My Escape does have a lot of miles on it (94,000) to be exact. It was no longer drivable, when put in drive or reverse it would thrust my car backward and forward profusely. Inevitably, I had my car towed to a shop they concluded that my torque converter had blown up and all the pieces from the converter were sucked into the filter causing my trans to lock up, therefore costing me $2200 to fix. I understand that it has a lot of miles on it however, I was googling trying to look for some help as I am 19 years old and don't have that kind of money and I came across a website with over 200 entries from different people about their transmissions in their Ford Escapes. You all need to look into this because a transmission is not cheap and I need a reliable car.