71 complaints reported

2019 Ford Escape Power Train

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
71
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
2

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, a message displayed reading "Service Engine Now, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to reach her destination, where the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the battery, requiring the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that upon leaving the dealer, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the transmission had failed years earlier and had been replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 239,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Dec 2023
Nov 2024

While driving once I exited off the highway the rpm gauge was going up and down before I could exit onto a secondary highway. If I would have continued on the highway and loss acceleration I would have been in danger as well as other drivers because I no longer had control of making the car move. All of a sudden, the car started to slow down and when I pressed the accelerator, the car jerked and would not accelerate so as I pulled over. After I pulled over, I could not get the car to move again and the accelerator would not work at all. Had to call a tow truck. Towed to dealership. Dealership called 2 days later to tell us the transmission needed to be replaced.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2024
Oct 2024

The contact's son owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal loud sound. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the flex plate was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: SSM48725. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Apr 2024
Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and the transmission seized. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who performed a diagnostic test and informed the contact that the transmission had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed that indicated that the transmission had seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, opened up a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 88,989.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2024
Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated the vehicle was making an abnormal sound while idling. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission was previously replaced due to the failure; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the flywheel, the sealant, the torque converter, and the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty and referred the contact to another dealer, Apple Ford (8800 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045), where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jul 2024
Sep 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired at a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque convertor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle was shuddering. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque convertor might need to be replaced. The vehicle was left at the local dealer for further repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jul 2024
Sep 2024

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The torque converter is going out - this will be the 3rd time we will have replaced it. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The car sputters and does not shift correctly. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, at the Ford dealer each time. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? By Ford Dealer Mechanics. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Symptoms include sputtering and not seeming to shirt when accelerating.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2024
Aug 2024

Vehicle has been shaking as it accelerates normally on the lower speeds; however, even in the 40-65 mph range the vehicle will shake/sputter as you try to accelerate. When accelerating from a stopped position vehicle at times will seem to loose power while accelerating and you will have to take your foot off the gas and try again or even have to shut the vehicle off and turn it back on.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Aug 2024
Jul 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving; however, the failure recurred after arriving to the destination. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, where the same assessment was made. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Sep 2024
Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the torque converter. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jun 2024
Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the shifter while in second and third gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Oct 2024
Apr 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulled into a parking lot and there was a whining sound while attempting to accelerate. The “Transmission Fault" message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cable bushing failure. The contact was notified of an unknown recall and the recall was repaired. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle from the dealer the failure recurred. The contact's husband towed the vehicle to a different dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2024
Mar 2024

The conditions Ford has placed on getting the recall repaired are unreasonable. The dealership told me that for this repair, the car must be on their lot for at least 10 days, and no, an appointment is not available, and there are no loaners available for this repair.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Aug 2023
Mar 2024

It's two Recalls for 2019 Ford Escape

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2024
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle slipped out of gear and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was placed in neutral and was coasted down the hill, where the gear would not change. The vehicle was able to restart several hours later but, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Feb 2024
Jan 2024

TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN APPLYING GAS. SHIFTING UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE THAT I THINK IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DISENGAGE. YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE VEHICLE BRAKES EXTREMELY HARD TO AND MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT IS LUCKY THAT I JUST CHANGE THE ROTORS AND BRAKES TWO WEEKS AGO.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jul 2024
Nov 2023

My transmission failed at 64,000 miles and the car is currently in the dealer awaiting repair. I was traveling down a long hill on the interstate 86 in NYS. The adaptive cruise control was on.and set to 60mph. The engine suddenly accelerated to 7500 rpm but this did not change the speed of the car. I was startled by this high revving engine situation and tapped the brake, disengaging the adaptive cruise control and causing the engine to stop the highspeed revving. I put the car in neutral and rolled to a stop on the roadside. There were no warning lights before or after the incident. I had the car towed to the Ford dealership where I purchased the car. They confirmed that the car needed a new transmission but the transmissions were back ordered with no available date when it would be available. The transmission would have to be rebuilt a a cost of $9000. I figured this close to the warranty mile expiration date and still within the warranty time expiration, Ford would do something to help with partial or full coverage for the transmission. I opened a case with Ford customer support and and they refused any funds to help with this repair. This is not the first issue with this car. In April of 2022, I had a check engine light come on. The car which had 40,000 miles on it was running fine but I brought it to the dealer to check it out. To my surprise the car needed a complete engine replacement. This was called a "long block" replacement. I brought this previous repair to Fords attention as a possible reason the transmission died way before it's normal lifespan but received no sympathy. So I am stuck with a $10,000 expense on a four year old car.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: May 2023
Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, shuddered, and would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were informed of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2022
Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The contact heard an abnormal sound and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Aug 2023
Jul 2023 Injury

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated she had front-end parked her vehicle in her garage, as she had placed the vehicle into park (P) and was exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled backward at approximately 2 MPH. The contact stated that the driver's side front tire ran over both her feet. The contact stated that the driver's vehicle door hit the right side of her body. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled down her driveway and stopped in her neighbor's front yard. The contact stated that the police were on the scene and wrote a report. The contact was transported by ambulance to the Emergency Room where she was treated for severe bruising on both feet and bruising on her ribs on her right side. The contact stated that there were no broken bones. The vehicle had been moved back into the contact's garage and placed in park (P). The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The contact stated that the failure mileage was about 33,644.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2023
May 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and failed to respond as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair facility where the transmission fluid was checked, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred her to the NHTSA Hotline to submit a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2023
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after his daughter parked the vehicle to run some errands; after returning to the vehicle and starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shifted to drive(D) but failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact stated his daughter had not noticed any warning lights. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,420.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Apr 2023
Feb 2023

My transmission blow up without a warning when I was driving on the highway I am being informed that this is a on going problem with this vehicle

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

i was driving at 45mph the car without any warning dead and the transmission stopped working i had it towed to the dealership and they stated that the troque convertor locked up taking out my transmission and it needs replaced

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Jan 2023
Jan 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk with a delay while shifting gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after accelerating above 30 MPH, the vehicle operated properly and drove as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and agreed to cover a portion of the cost for the repair. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2019 FORD ESCAPE, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Incident: Mar 2022

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The 2019 Ford Escape has 71 Power Train complaints on file. 5 crashes have been reported. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.