Ford Escort owners have reported 4 problems related to transmission not engage (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.
This complaint is taken c/o linda bartko. Automatic transmission performs erratically, allowing the vehicle to roll. Gears fail to engage when shifted. Owner took the vehicle to two dealerships, and neither one could determine the cause. Consumer was in contact with the manufacturer, but no resolution was given. One dealership was shults at 412-828-2300.
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Brake shift interlock will not disengage. Cannot shift out of park after starting car. Required to use manual override procedure of sticking a screwdrive down a small hole near the gearshift. (this procedure is listed in the owner's manual). Dealer has been contacted. This should not happen on a new car. Fuses checked w/o problem.
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The vehicle will not properly engage into reverse. When it does engage it accelerates suddenly . Dealer has inspeced and repaired the vehicle several times.
Intermittently vehicle will not engage into reverse. When it does engage it will accelerate unexpectedly. Dealer has repaired and inspected the vehicle several tmes, and problem still exists.