Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2006 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2006 Escape.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph in overdrive, the transmission slipped. The contact was able to remove the transmission from overdrive and proceed in drive normally. The failure recurred when the vehicle wa engaged in drive or overdrive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the transmission would require extensive repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100000.
Have a 2006 Ford Escape with 80,000 miles. Driving to work one morning and took off from stopped position and heard a noise under vehicle. The over drive off light started flashing. A few miles down the road the transmission started slipping and then went completely out. I have read several other complaints on the same issue and feel that Ford should recall.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated when driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission slipped excessively and then failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,037.