R-pod Owners Forum : Warning: Ford Escape Transmission Issues https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Warning: Ford Escape Transmission Issues Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:50:01 +0000 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:19:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1456 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Warning: Ford Escape Transmission Issues : In early June, I received a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12346#12346 Author: Outbound
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Posted: 16 Oct 2010 at 12:19pm

In early June, I received a recall notice concerning the transmission in my 2008 Tribute.  I was told that a  crack could form at the transmission cooler where the lines attach.  Sure enough, mine had developed a very, very, very minor leak.  It took the dealer about 90 minutes to drain the tranny fluid, replace the parts, refill and send me on my way.

If this had gone further, it could have caused cooling problems and failures.  Fortunately for me, the recall notice came before any damage occurred (or even a mess on the garage floor).

I have been content using my Tribute as a tow vehicle and plan to continue using it.  I certainly have no specific complaints about the transmission.  Yes, more power would be nice; but based on my experience towing my r-pod over the past two camping seasons, the vehicle does just fine.
]]> Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:19:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12346#12346 Warning: Ford Escape Transmission Issues : Hopefully it may not be that bad... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12264#12264 Author: David and Danette
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Posted: 10 Oct 2010 at 4:36pm

   Hopefully it may not be that bad once they fix it. It could of been a bad seal , bearing or something. There may be a recall and a redesign of a part could fix the problem. My own personal feeling is a front wheel drive is not as reliable as a rear wheel drive for towing that was the reason we changed tow vehicles from a Saturn Vue FWD to a Jeep Liberty RWD. I could be wrong and front wheel drives are fine. The engineers who design them say they can tow the capacities there given, maybe I didn"t have enough faith.     David and Danette]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:36:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12264#12264 Warning: Ford Escape Transmission Issues : Originally posted by RunebaneSounds... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12262#12262 Author: peachpod
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Posted: 10 Oct 2010 at 1:54pm

Originally posted by Runebane

Sounds like warranty work.  Have you read anything on how the vehicle is after it's fixed?   If they are still having this issue after the repairs then yeah you'll definitely want to get a different tow vehicle.   Also, check your state laws, you may be entitled to an exchange under a lemon law in which case you won't get worked over with a trade in.

-Runebane 
It was covered under the warranty, but that's not my beef.  I'm worried that it will happen again.  The lemon law won't kick in unless I have repeated problems of the same nature; even then, it's hard to get compensated.  I once had a Ford F250 6.0L engine (a complete DOG of an engine, BTW), that was in the shop on average of once a month or so - never got compensated for that one - finally traded it in.
 
I think I'm cured of Ford now.
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Posted: 10 Oct 2010 at 11:51am

Wow...sorry to hear about your problems!  I second what Runnebane writes.  I do feel your pain however, as last year (11-09) I traded in my PAID for 2008 GMC Canyon with 13,000 miles, as it just wasn't up to the task of towing.  While I was not having problems with it, I've been tinkering around cars long enough to know that it wasn't going to live long, as hard as it was having to work.

On the up side, I think vehicle sales are still kind of slow and you may benefit from this.  But, it will still hurt! Cry
]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:51:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12260#12260 Warning: Ford Escape Transmission Issues : Sounds like warranty work. Have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12258#12258 Author: Runebane
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Posted: 10 Oct 2010 at 10:32am

Sounds like warranty work.  Have you read anything on how the vehicle is after it's fixed?   If they are still having this issue after the repairs then yeah you'll definitely want to get a different tow vehicle.   Also, check your state laws, you may be entitled to an exchange under a lemon law in which case you won't get worked over with a trade in.

-Runebane 
]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:32:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12258#12258 Warning: Ford Escape Transmission Issues : FYI: I'm currently towing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1456&PID=12256#12256 Author: peachpod
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Posted: 10 Oct 2010 at 9:58am

FYI:  I'm currently towing with a 2010 Escape, and I just had work done on the transmission - with less than 16,000 miles on the car - I'M NOT A HAPPY CAMPER!!  The front drive axle had to be removed and the following parts had to be replaced:  a bushing, multiple supercessions(?), shaft-front axle, and differential oil seal.   This problem did not happen while towing.  I found fluid dripping on my garage floor, and took it in, thinking it was a loose oil filter or oil pan plug, since I'd just had it in for an oil change the week before.

The service guy said they've been getting service alerts on the Escapes for this problem - great.....

I'm towing within my limits, both weight of trailer and hitch weight.  Apparently, the Escape isn't up to the job.  Escapes that don't tow are even having this problem.  Grrrrrrr.......

Google Ford Escape+transmission problems and quite a few links will come up. Angry
 
Looks like I may be searching for a new tow vehicle and take a beating on my trade in...Cry
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