Two problems related to transmission gear slipping have 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.
Transmission is slipping and does not shift correctly. Timing chain broke while driving and almost caused an accident. Had to have the car towed. Tensioner arm broke while driving shredding the belt. Had to have the car towed.
While driving transmission slips/ vehicle moves slowly, and engine revs, but vehicle is barely moving. Transmission has been replaced three times. Please provide any further information.