Ford Escort owners have reported 1 problem related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the Escort.
The gear shift handle safety lock does not perform its function. By inadvertently touching the handle, the gear changed without pressing the safety lock on the handle.
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