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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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