Ford Escort owners have reported 166 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (58 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the gear shift lever was in the park position at the time. Read details...
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. Read details...
Consumer states that transmission changes from drive to neutral, and from neutral to drive with out engaging brake. Consumer is concerned for small children that may try to put vehicle in gear. Please provide nay further information. Mr Read details...
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. Read details...