2023 Ford Escape Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Ford Escape, 21% of all 98 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 24,250. No related recalls have been issued for this problem area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 21
- 21% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report a power train warning light and 'low engine coolant' message appearing together with a warning chime while driving at highway speeds.
- Some describe the transmission entering limp mode after an overheat warning, with the dealer unable to duplicate the failure.
- Others report sudden failure to accelerate when pressing the pedal, with the RPM gauge not responding, described as intermittent but recurring.
- Some describe unexpected downshifting at various speeds with no warning light illuminated.
- A few report complete transmission failure, including metal fragments found in the transmission fluid and a case where the vehicle would not move in drive or reverse, requiring a rebuild or tow.
- One owner reported the transmission failing at 24,250 miles with jerking followed by a sudden loss of pulling power.
When 2023 Ford Escape transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 29, 2023, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2023 Ford Escape have?
- NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Ford Escape, which is 21% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2023 Ford Escape?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2023 Ford Escape.
- At what mileage do 2023 Ford Escape transmission problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 24,250 miles.
- Do these transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2023 Ford Escape.
- How does the 2023 Escape compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 21% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain in 2023 is similar to several other Escape model years, such as 2010 at 25% and 2019 at 21%, based on NHTSA complaint data.