Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escort.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the shift anti- lock actuator failed and the vehicle would not shift out of park. The vehicle was repaired October 24, 2003 when the dealer replaced the shifter and the cable assembly. The contact stated that the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the rear passenger seat belt did not work properly and that the shoulder strap would not buckle properly. The failure mileage was 75,000. The abs light would randomly illuminate. Updated 12/15/11 updated 12/28/lj the right rear seat belt was twisted, which made it inoperable, the brake shift inter-lock malfunctioned and the consumer was unable to shift the from park to drive. Updated 03. 12. 12.
When shifting from park to drive, car sometimes is in neutral instead. Then must go back to park and to drive again.
When shifting from park to drive, car sometimes is in neutral instead. Then must go back to park and to drive again. Flushed transmission and replaced fluid and this has cut down on occurrences.
Failure of automatic transmission shifter safety interlock to function as intended. The shifter could be moved out of 'park' at any time. Condition caused by play on the selector shaft and dried lubrication.
The transmission shifter can change gears without the brake being engaged. Ts.
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While driving on the hwy at 70mph traffic started slowing, at about 45 mph I shifted out of 5th and into 4th. When I did this the car stalled.
I was driving on the freeway at 70 mph, as traffic slowed to 45 mph I shifted from 5th to 4th and car stalled.
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