One problem related to automatic transmission cooler has been reported for the 2000 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the 2000 Escort.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph and upon approaching a top light, car started losing power. Then consumer tried to put it into drive and reverse, and it wouldn't do anything. There was transmission fluid on the ground. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. They told consumer that coolant line clamp came apart. Transmission fluid was three quarts low.