Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 2011 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (198 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (nine problems).
While driving, the power steering assist intermittently fails without warning. This makes steering very difficult and creates a serious safety hazard, especially at low speeds or during turns. The issue can be temporarily resolved by turning the engine off and restarting the vehicle, but it recurs Read details...
Driving car home after work - slowed down and stopped after traffic light change. Pressed on accelerator and car shuddered would not accelerate. The wrench light came on and the car went into limp home mode. Turned into parking lot and shut down and restarted engine. Read details...
While slowing to come to a complete stop in a turning lane behind two other vehicles, the subject vehicle's transmission slipped from gear and disengaged the engine. When the vehicles transmission reengaged the engines remaining torque not yet displaced, the vehicle lunged forward causing a lose of Read details...