Automatic Transmission Cooler Problems of Ford Escape

I purchased my Escape with 50,000 miles on it, within a few months I had a low coolant alert- I was told at the dealership they did not replace the cap correctly after an oil change, they flushed the lines and couldn't find any leaks so the cap was replaced. I had a low coolant warning again and my coolant was replaced at home, and then another warning shortly after, again replaced, coolant clearly leaking from under car but no leaks could be identified. Then. . . Driving on the highway at 70mph "transmission fault" warning- pulled over. Car was shifting normally, restarted and the warning was gone. Took to dealership and was told they pulled the code: "for tcc judder, which is because the torque converter is slipping under any load, and there is a hard shift between 2nd and 3rd gears. " was told I needed a transmission overhaul (car has 64,000 at this point. ) brought the car home and in the driveway it started leaking transmission fluid. Opened a case with Ford and was told they "decline assistance" to help with repairs. Brought to 2nd shop for 2nd opinion and was told: transmission fluid was completely burnt, transmission overheated at some point, this caused the cooling tank to crack explaining the disappearing coolant problem I had been having since buying the car, no explanation why the transmission would over heat. Car serviced at Ford regularly and was not heavily driven. I have had the car for 10 months at this point and will be paying thousands for a new transmission that failed with low mileage.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission failed. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the rpms increased rapidly. The contact was unable to accelerate beyond 55 mph. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and drive away. Folsom lake Ford (12755 folsom blvd, folsom, California, (916) 353-2040) diagnosed that the coolant level sensor system was faulty. The dealer also stated that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 80,853.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, when the vehicle seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer gwinnett place Ford located at 3230 satellite blvd, duluth, GA 30096, (404) 418-6877 where it was diagnosed with needing transmission to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired but she experience the failure. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling), however the VIN was not included. The contact stated she attempted to contact manufacturer but was unable to speak to anyone. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Dp.

My 2013 Ford Escape sel has the 1. 6l v6 engine and is saying that it is over heating and giving me a p1299 code. I have replaced the thermostat it still gives me this code. I can let the car sit for several days and turn it on and it will immediately say that it is overheating. I can clear the code out of the system and drive the car for several days to a week with no problems. This issue happen with approximately 98,000 miles on the vehicle. I have researched online and the 2013 Ford Escape 1. 6l engine has a recall on this issue but according to my VIN number my vehicle does not have this recall. Engine and engine cooling recall number 12v551000. I also have an issue with my vehicle hesitating. I will be driving and the rpms will bounce up and down then it will tell me there is a "transmission failure". After it sends that warning message the vehicle will run fine. I have had this issue since I have purchased the vehicle with approximately 40,000 miles on it at that time. The dealership told me there is nothing they can do about it that Ford recall it but there is no way to fix it. Again I have researched and they have a recall on this with the 2013 Ford Escapes but according to my VIN my vehicle does not have this recall. Electrical system:wiring recall number 15v813000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a completed stop, waiting for a train to cross the tracks, the contact attempted to put the vehicle back in gear but the vehicle would not shift out of the park position. The contact stated that an independent mechanic was contacted and came to the scene of the incident. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the shift lever had disengaged from the transmission and would need to be bolted back into place. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v606000 (power train). The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, that the vehicle would experience unexpected acceleration making it difficult to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. Wh.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while parked, the contact attempted to shift into reverse and failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic stated that the cooling pump system in the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 112,000. The VIN was not available.

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Addendum: original nhsta#10283836 (sept 2009) bought certified used 2008 Ford Escape in 2009. Before the first payment, the transmission cooling assembly blew, dumping the transmission fluid onto my driveway (part #8l8z-19712-j, TSB 09 09 04). Mileage: 21,775. Cost of $1000+ repair was covered under warranty. Fast forward, may 2013 (mileage: 59,391). As predicted back in 2009 by many here on this website: complete transmission failure. It died in 2 lanes of traffic, as I blocked vehicles, no forward or reverse gears. My transmission fluid was flushed: 2009, 2011, 2012, and topped off otherwise; measures I took to protect against this exact failure. Yet it completely failed, <60,000 odometer miles. This $3000 repair was covered under the extended powertrain warranty. Current warranty: now 12 months/12,000 miles. Minus tow truck, 2 missed work days, and loss of use of my vehicle for 3 weeks. It is entirely possible this dangerously flawed design (sharing an ac/transmission condenser) will fail yet again, even as soon as 6 months. There is no manufacturer recall. The condenser assembly allows the fluid to remain chronically low for long periods. I topped my fluids regularly & proactively flushed 3 times in 4 years, yet the transmission still burned up and failed. Note the repetition of the word ‘burnt’ in the technician notes, even though the transmission fluid levels were listed as ok. The condenser assembly (w/ ac & transmission sharing a condenser w/ a flawed weld that bursts), and the chronic problem w/ the electronic power steering that completely freezes the steering column in place on failure are huge safety issues. Tragedy is predicted. Followed w/ class action lawsuit. Memos will reveal discussions all along regarding the epic fail of the 2008 Ford Escape. Our safety and major inconvenience are minor collateral damage.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the air conditioning condenser and the transmission cooling system failed, causing a loss of transmission fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 44,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated she received notice of an unknown manufacturers recall notice in regards to the transmission cooling leakage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs but the contact did not know what repairs were completed or hear any mention of transmission problems. Five months later while in the parking lot driving less than 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle took at least twenty minutes to restart as she pulls back into the parking space. The vehicle was then driven the next day to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated she needed a new transmission. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The car began stalling and or jumping as stop and pull when pulling off to drive. I was told tocheck fluid level the transmission. Level was low so I put some in it lasted about two weeks. Then it started to happen again. When I took it to the mechanic he told me the transmission cooling system was craked and it will cost $900 to replace the transmission cooler. Ford also did this customer satisfaction program 09b10 to fix the problem but not solve the problem because my tramission style cracked.

2008 Ford Escape. Consumer states vehicle loss all power while driving when the mechanic opened the hood, he discovered the engine was covered in fluid. The transmission cooler was leaking, as well as the coolant.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the transmission cooler is leaking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated this was not covered under the power train warranty because it is a part of the air condition . They would not repair it unless it was paid for. There was no warning light indicating a leakage. The failure mileage was 35,400.

Purchased new in 06/2007, 2008 Ford Escape. Transmission cooling system leaking due to rust. Discovered at 40,000. This was due to defect in cooling system, not wear and tear as explained by Ford service manager. Warranty expired at 36,000. Cost for repair $800. Problem may have occurred during warranty period, but not discovered until 40,000. Feel this should be covered, initial service bulletin issued 03/01/08.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that his vehicle was leaking automatic transmission from the transmission cooler. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated this was a common problem; however, there was no related warranty. The contact is responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Leaking automatic transmission fluid from a weld on the transmission fluid cooling unit, car has 41000 miles . Ford tells me it is not covered under the 5 yr/60,000 mile powertrain warranty . Approximate cost is 700. 00 according to dealer. If this part continues to leak,transmission will over heat and seize up. Ford issued a TSB # 08-16-12 on 08/18/08 to its dealerships about this defect , while my car was under full warranty. Why wasn't there a recall?.

2008 Ford Escape - 41,800 miles. Rpm's would fluctuate - car would not accelerate - car would roll backwards on incline- car would stall out . Took in for service dealer advised transmission fluid is leaking due to cracked in the transmission cooler. Defect is not covered by powertrain because they say this part is not part of the transmission it is a cooling unit. Approximately $750 to fix.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that she noticed an oily substance leaking in the engine area of the vehicle. She confirmed that there was transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. While driving the vehicle it failed to shift into first gear. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the transmission cooler was leaking fluid and the cost to repair the leak was 1,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that since the warranty expired they were unable to assume the repair cost. The contact stated that recall 07v453000, power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines is related to the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 37,200.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions, the transmission began to shift improperly. There were intermittent harsh shifts. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the cause of the failure was related to the automatic transmission cooling unit and lines. The manufacturer warranty was expired and the vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer has been notified. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.

Hose clamps on both trans cooler hoses in front of vehicle were not fixed onto hose. Top hose blew from transmission cooler and resulted in lose of most all trans fluid. Trans stoped working. Fluid was all over front lower part of vehicle including both insides of disk brakes. We were traveling at 40 mph and in a residential area. Warranty repair is in progress. Tow truck operator stated this was not the first time he had encountered this situation with this particular vehicle.

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Letter from congressman kanjorski on behalf of constituent jeremy roth re a leak in the transmission cooler of his 2008 Ford Escape.

Transmission would leak fluid while parked. Fumes would enter vehicle. Had taken vehicle to dealer 5 times for problem, and had plugs and casing seals replaced. Problem of leakage would always reappear.