One problem related to automatic transmission internal gears has been reported for the 2012 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2012 Escape.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while shifting out of park(p) into drive(d), the vehicle started jerking. The contact kept the brake pedal depressed and shifted back to park(p) before attempting to shift to drive(d) again. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the pin needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.