Two problems related to transmission not go into gear 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.
SUV would not go into gear. Could not get gear shift to move to reverse, drive , or neutral. Dealer replaced shifter assembly for $335. 90.
For the second time in two weeks could not move gear shift out of park. Dealer replaced shifter assembly the week before. This time dealer tightened all the ground connections. This SUV is leased through a commercial lease and has been problematic from the day I leased it.