One problem related to transmission failure has 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.
Transmission failed after 59,039 (vehicle would move forward when transmission selector in park or reverse position, could not get vehicle to move backward in any selector position). Transmission is being "rebuilt" by a national transmission shop.
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