Ford ESCORT transmission problems
150 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
2,683 owner complaints analyzed
35 distinct recall campaigns
76,185 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1981 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 514 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
150 of 2,683 complaints match this topic (5.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 503868 · 1996-05-03 (May 3, 1996)
PLASTIC GOVERNOR IN TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. (FIRST VEHICLE ON 601574)
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Owner report 478260 · 1995-01-03 (January 3, 1995)
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SKD
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Owner report 480978 · 1995-01-12 (January 12, 1995)
WELDS AT BASE OF SPINDLE SURROUNDING PLANETARY GEAR FAILED, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
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Owner report 503278 · 1996-03-02 (March 2, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *DH
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Owner report 505422 · 1996-05-13 (May 13, 1996)
ENGINE STILL RUNS WHEN KEY IS REMOVED DUE TO TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK FAILURE. *SD
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