general problems of the 2019 Ford Escape - part 2

I purchased my 2019 Escape October 2019 brand new from the dealership we paid for the extended warranty of 100,000 miles I’m at 103,541 and now have transmission issues. I called Ford and they said the can’t do anything. It cases me to not be able to accelerate, and then the transmission figure light came on luckily I was in town and not on the interstate when this problem happens. Doing some research this is a common problem with the 2019 Ford Escape transmission’s this could be a major safety problem if it was to happen on a interstate or major highway.

The transmission has a rattle and the dealer states that the transmission likely has a damaged flex plate. But the car is not covered as there is no recall or customer campaign. The car barely has over 22,000 miles on it. Ford should be responsible instead of telling me it's a $4-6000 repair. Tranny problems at 22,000 miles is a design issue.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission flex plate was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the extended warranty coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

The engine on my 2019 Ford Escape failed due to coolant intrusion — the same issue previously addressed by Ford recall #19s22. The recall repair was completed by a certified Ford dealership in 2022. Within days of making the final payment on the vehicle, the engine failed completely and became inoperable. It had to be towed to a Ford dealership for inspection. Before the failure, the same symptom I experienced prior to the original recall occurred again: white smoke coming from the exhaust, indicating coolant was leaking into the engine. There were no warning lights or dashboard messages. When my car did not turn on, I thought it was possibly the battery so I bought a new one and changed it. When that did not work I went ahead and had it towed to get a full diagnostic. The diagnosing Ford dealership confirmed the engine suffered catastrophic failure due to coolant intrusion — the exact defect previously addressed under the recall. Ford acknowledged the diagnosis but declined to fully cover the cost of repair, stating the recall work was “out of warranty. ” they initially offered $3,976. 18, and when I didn’t accept, this was increased to $5,301. 58 — still leaving me with nearly $8,000 in out-of-pocket costs before tax for a full engine replacement. The affected component (engine) was inspected and confirmed by the Ford dealership and is still available for inspection. This failure occurred in the first week of April, and I have been without a working vehicle since. The recurrence of this issue — even after the recall repair was completed — raises serious concerns about long-term safety, durability, and accountability associated with this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was determined that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact refenced an unknown recall however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Powertrain failure for 2019 Ford Escape. Car was not accelerating correctly in main highway traffic. The car was diagnosed by holman Ford in sicklerville, NJ. Torque converter clutch broke down and transferred the metallic material into the transmission causing damage leading to failure. No warning signs/messages/ or symptoms. This has been confirmed to be a re-occurring issue for Ford Escape owners.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently started reversing. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the dealer replaced the transmission and the turbo; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to advance auto, where it was diagnosed with camshaft failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

The transmission is damaged beyond repair at 90 thousand miles. This vehicle is always serviced at Ford truck city in buda texas. We are very very disappointed with the quality and service from Ford. This vehicle is at the same dealership been serviced in buda texas at the cost of $ $8,400 dollars. We have no choice but to get a loan to paid for. I am helping my granddaughter paid for, si she can go to college and work. This is very very difficult for us. Help !!.

Transmission has been replaced 4 times.

Cracked flex plate/flywheel repaired under warranty less than two years ago. Flex plate/flywheel again loose and/or cracked requiring hours of labor to replace and out of pocket expenses.

Was driving car is 2019 and has 84802 miles and no issues and all of a sudden power train issue came on and car would barely drive. The dealer was rude and zero help and so was Ford number. There are 96 complaints of the same thing that should fall under the campaign 22v413000. I had on my Ford app that I was part of the csp but the dealer said I was not and would do nothing for me and now look I have the exact issue and now no one wants to take care of it and it is not a cheap repair. Ford should have to refund me this money ASAP!!!! or do something because how do I know I won’t have more issues after I get this fixed. I bought this car brand new and also took it to dealer to get all oil changes and etc to make sure things were handled and they were not. Will not ever go back to that dealer. And not sure I will ever buy a Ford again because of how I have been treated so far.

My 2019 Ford Escape eco boost titanium vehicle is currently loosing antifreeze at an alarming rate. I had the error codes read and I have four. The first, p0303, states cylinder #3 is misfiring. The second, p0141, says the heater in 02 sensor is taking too long to warm up. The third, p0016, states the camshaft position a correlates to bank 1 and finally, p04db, says the crankcase ventilation system in the vehicle is disconnected. From what I have read online the system that is failing is that there is an engine coolant leak. I am fine providing the car for inspection upon request. The safety of myself and my family is at risk because should I not keep the coolant filled and full Ford states that the vehicle engine may overheat, catch fire, damage the pistons, and possible misfires while driving. I reported the issue to Ford via their social media link x (twitter) on March 16, 2025 but I will also be calling the Ford contact phone number tomorrow, March 17. I hope to have the vehicle or component inspected by the manufacturer soon but based on the complaints online I am one of many having this failure on my vehicle. My engine warning light came on about 2 months ago but when I had it read for error codes at that time it only stated the code, p0141, the heater in 02 sensor is taking too long to warm up. At that time I called Ford service to see how I could get it repaired and was told that even though I had previously had the error codes read they would start by charging me $250 to read the error codes.

My car will not drive. Power train light came on out of no where o was less than a mile from home and car keep going from 40 rpm to 5 rpm and would move hardly at all and then speed up. Car makes noise after turn it off like the csp. I have been told the csp is not valid for me and this is going to be a very expensive repair up to $15,000. Can not believe Ford is not being held accountable for this.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from being stopped at a stop sign, the engine revved; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair was not covered under recall or warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 107,972.

The 2019 Ford Escape (purchased new in December 2018) was taken to the nick mayer Ford (mayfield heights, ohio where it was purchased) service department in August/September 2024 for a computer diagnostic analysis for a previous warranty recall/repair problems regarding short block replacement for coolant intrusion that was not performed/corrected several years prior in 2021 when only the turbocharger was replaced. The problem was excessive smoke being emitted at engine start back in 2021 when the only turbocharger was replaced and the problem reappeared in August 2024. Nick mayer Ford had the vehicle for two weeks in August/September 2024 and provided neither a computer diagnostic analysis report nor repair of the previous recall/repair issues (2021) including no explanation/resolution of the problem. Currently, due to the previous undiagnosed/unresolved problems, the engine failed at 70,000 miles in December 2024 and the long engine block has to be replaced. The engine warning lamp was on at the time of engine failure. We are still paying on a car loan for the vehicle. References: 1. Ford help desk assistance claim case# [xxx] on 12/5/2024 filed with tanya e. For short block replacement for coolant intrusion. 2. Ohio attorney general matter number [xxx] on 12/6/2024 filed with ross. 3. Ohio attorney general consumer complaint# [xxx] filed online on 1/3/2025.

I was driving on my way home then all of a sudden my car wasn’t moving when I was pressing on the gas pedal. At first I thought maybe the energy brake was on but after checking that wasn’t the problem. My car just wasn’t moving when I hit the gas. I was stranded in traffic for a bit until I decided to turn off the engine and turn it back on. I was able to park it somewhere but the problem hasn’t been resolved and it doesn’t make sense for my car which I bought new in 2019 to be having transmission problems.

I purchased my 2019 Ford Escape 1. 5 ecoboost almost 3 years ago and now without any common symptoms I have a manufacture fault caused coolant leak into my engine. To keep my vehicle in a safe driving condition I would need a new $10k engine replacement. Ford negligently did not recall the part that caused the issue.

Transmission failed at 59000 miles had it replaced and it’s failing again a year later.

The contact's son owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal loud sound. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving. The vehicle was taken several independent mechanics. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the flex plate was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford campaign number: ssm48725. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

While driving once I exited off the highway the rpm gauge was going up and down before I could exit onto a secondary highway. If I would have continued on the highway and loss acceleration I would have been in danger as well as other drivers because I no longer had control of making the car move. All of a sudden, the car started to slow down and when I pressed the accelerator, the car jerked and would not accelerate so as I pulled over. After I pulled over, I could not get the car to move again and the accelerator would not work at all. Had to call a tow truck. Towed to dealership. Dealership called 2 days later to tell us the transmission needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 mph, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving; however, the failure recurred after arriving to the destination. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.

Engine light was coming on in the car. Engine was shuttering and ticking/knocking on start up and then would stop after running for about a minute. Had it put on the scanner and the code said misfire on cylinder one/ignition coil. Had ignition coil on cylinder one replaced twice. 1st time replaced was the beginning of sept and then the 2nd time on 9/18/24. Car would run fine for a week and then the engine light would come on again and the engine was doing the same thing. This time took the car to the Ford dealership. Service supervisor said coolant was leaking into the cylinder and that the short block would need to be replaced. The car had 54,000 miles on it when these issues started and now the engine needs to be replaced at only 56,000 miles and I am without a car while having to wait for it to get fixed. Car could have stalled/stopped while driving and caused an accident. Engine will be at the dealership for review if needed.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the torque converter is going out - this will be the 3rd time we will have replaced it. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? the car sputters and does not shift correctly. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, at the Ford dealer each time. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? by Ford dealer mechanics. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? symptoms include sputtering and not seeming to shirt when accelerating.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and parked, the vehicle started rolling across the parking lot. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that several employees in the parking lot noticed the vehicle rolling away and were able to enter the vehicle and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle was making an abnormal sound while idling. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission was previously replaced due to the failure; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the flywheel, the sealant, the torque converter, and the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty and referred the contact to another dealer, apple Ford (8800 stanford blvd, columbia, MD 21045), where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Similar to most Escape drivers, I experienced a sudden transmission issue while I was driving. The car would not accelerate even when firmly pressing on the gas, then would jump in a delayed reaction causing a movement in my car I could not control. No check engine light, no indication of trouble in a well maintained vehicle with less than 85,000 miles. Did have a recall for previous powertrain issue, likely will be told by Ford that it’s unrelated. Ford service advisor also acted like this was the first time he’d heard of any kind of issue. Yeah right, look at the number of people complaining of the same issue.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift gear as needed. The vehicle was taken for maintenance to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle failed to shift gear. The check engine warning light illuminated with a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and diagnosed with gearbox failure. The vehicle was repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 96,167.

Vehicle has been shaking as it accelerates normally on the lower speeds; however, even in the 40-65 mph range the vehicle will shake/sputter as you try to accelerate. When accelerating from a stopped position vehicle at times will seem to loose power while accelerating and you will have to take your foot off the gas and try again or even have to shut the vehicle off and turn it back on.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was pulled into a parking lot at unknown speeds, there was a whining sound when attempting to accelerate and the warning message "faulty transmission" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cable bushing failure the contact was notified of an unknown recall and the recall was repaired. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle from the dealer the failure recurred. The contact's husband towed the vehicle to a different dealer where it was diagnosed with a transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

It's two recalls for 2019 Ford Escape.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v413000 (power train). The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the transmission seized. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the transmission had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed that indicated that the transmission had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, opened up a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 88,989.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30-35 mph, the transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the shifter while in second and third gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle slipped out of gear and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was placed in neutral and was coasted down the hill, where the gear would not change. The vehicle was able to restart several hours later but, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 94,000.