Automatic Transmission problems of the 2016 Ford Escape

Five problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2016 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2016 Escape.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2022

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to transmission shifter safety recall.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford fusion. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph up hill when the transmission began slipping. The contact began to coast to flat grounds where it self corrected for a moment however the failure then reoccurred. The contact allowed the vehicle to coast to a safe area where the transmission completely failed. The vehicle was then towed to the dealership who diagnosed that the transmission had failed due to metal shavings in the transmission filter. The vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at a certified mechanic who was able to get a transmission sooner than the dealership. The vehicle . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 93,000.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2022

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs made to vehicle related to NHTSA safety recall 22v-413.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while at 55 mph she felt the vehicle jerk forward and felt the vehicle deaccelerated in speed quickly. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and was able to pull over. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated that she will receive a call. The failure mileage was 111,000.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2022

2016 Ford Escape. Consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs made related to NHTSA safety recall 22v-413.




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