r/fordescape

I know this comes up a bunch but any advice is welcome. I have a 2014 escape with 43000 miles and I believe it’s ready for a fluid change.

My question is if using a fluid extractor would be a solution. I ask because one I can put in exactly what I take out but mainly I don’t have access to a level are to take out the side plug.

I guess another question would be in my inclined driveway and garage, how would I prove the car is level when letting the fluid level off? Is it simply level the rocker and be done??

Thanks in advance.

My low milage killed me on the coolant intrusion. The car only has 66000 miles but it's eight years old so no help from Ford. They want 15,000 to repair. Has anyone old their car with the bad engine?

So I just had my car transmission replaced. I paid for it. I got it back, and then after 500 miles, the transmission was having a hard time shifting, so I brought it back in and the Ford dealership told me that it is something to do with the new transmission they put in it, but my issue is that I am now currently been out of a vehicle for a month. It was maybe 4 to 5 days after I got the car back. It had these issues. Now Ford is telling me that my car hasn’t even been worked on yet.

I’m not able to get a rental car, as I’m not of age, but I’m needing a vehicle for work and I don’t have the money to just dish out for a rental car, as I’m still paying on this car because they told me that I could go through enterprise and just bill them the bill at the end of my car being fixed, but enterprise is gonna charge me a lot of money every day for a car. Is there anything on an illegal standpoint I can do? Anything helps I just need another veiw point on this

Not sure if anyone remembers my situation. Month ago I had posted about my car. When I make turns the cars gas pedal wouldn't keep the momentum and it would stop in mid traffic! I asked if it could be related to the alternator or engine and if I needed extended warranty to cover that. Well I visited Firestone and found out - I need new spark plugs and a body throttle flush, back breaks/rotors. Besides tires smh -

I'm sharing because I want others to become aware that its not always a major part issue even though it has the same symptoms. Additionally, because I wanted to make sure no one wastes their money on extended car warranty.

As for my car its at 38k mi.

Stupid dealership that I purchased my car at sold me my car with bald tires for all 4. (I purchased via credit union via Kia dealership)

And obviously, they knew my car had issues and didnt tell me. Hence the raggedy turns lol assholes. Mind you, they ghosted me via their service center. So a lesson was learned.

Anyways.

My car is a 2020 SEL ... Yeah, I'm just happy it wasn't the engine or an alternator. Ofc an extended warranty is good if you absolutely do need it. I believe when my mileage gets higher near the 100k - I'll think about getting it.

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Hello, my ford escape has just last week fallen to coolant intrusion and is running a misfire code. I have had the vehicle for a little over 3 years and currently has just over 81,000 km on the engine (km at date of purchase: 23,000km).

I am 11 months out of the 21n12 warranty period.

Ford Canada is refusing to assist in any form of good will.

Has anyone, out of the warranty period, successfully taken litigation against with ford Canada or the certified Ford dealership they purchased the vehicle from?

If so, how and under what legal terms?

I am aware of the class action, but I am looking for any help on getting ford Canada or the dealership to preform the repairs described in the 21N12 CSP.

Thank you,

I have a 2019 Ford Escape SE 1.5 LT with 55k miles on it. I’m looking to do a transmission fluid change and have seen conflicting stuff about it (some say to some say don’t change the fluid) I was wondering if anyone has changed their’s themself and if anyone has a video because I can’t find one with my make and model. I’m fortunate enough to have a family member with a lift who would help. I’m just trying to go into it informed. The car is going to be on the lift anyways for brake pads and rotors so figured might as well do the transmission fluid if it’s not hard.

I have a 2016 ford escape that is paid off and has 124,000 miles on. The transmission broke and the shop quoted me $5.3k for a rebuild.

Is it worth it to have it fixed? Or should I sell it as is on Facebook and buy a new car?

For context, in the last 3 years I have only put about 16,000 miles on the car. My work and everything I do is within 5 miles of the my house.

$5.3k just seems like a lot to put into a car on the premise of just hoping it will last. I keep thinking about the hypotheticals - what is it gets totaled in the next year, engine breaks and costs me more, etc.

Any advice is so appreciated I have no clue what direction to head in.

I have P2418 in my 2010 Ford escape hybrid, and the only symptom I have is that when filling gas, it clicks off early if filling too fast. As if a valve that releases pressure from the tank is stuck closed. I've been trying to find the correct part to replace but online videos only shows replacing evap/purge canister related valves and solenoids which I don't think it's the one I want. There are so many similar names even in the diagrams. Some of these are in the engine bay while others are on top of the fuel tank and by a charcoal canister. Which is which?

I have had this issue for over a few thousand miles. If I ignore it will it cause other issues?

Hi yall, I’m looking at getting a 2005 escape that’s got 90k miles on it. I’ve seen mixed things about the reliability of them and wanted to get the thoughts of owners if they’d trust it to go the distance. I don’t mind the usual repairs and basic maintenance just don’t wanna deal with a major transmission problem or something like that

Hey everyone I’m in the market for a new car in the next couple of months. I’ve looked at Subaru Corolla cross, HRV, Kona, Seltos etc
But recently saw someone mention to me the 2019 or 2020 ford escape. They seem feature loaded. But I prefer the 2020 due to the updated infotainment screen, and exterior.

Is the 2020 worth it? I’ve found several models that are in the $16-19K range with about 50-65K miles and AWD. Heated seats infotainment push to start keyless entry all equip so let me ask is there a catch or? Will Darth Vader pop out of the hood at 80K miles and explode the car or can it get to 125K+ I’m coming from a 2015 Prius that has no features so this car for the price stands out a lot.

Thanks for the feedback.

Can't seem to find anyone to cut and progam my extra key fob.. other then going to dealership to pay a boat load....

Chicago area looking

I have a 2018 Ford Escape 2.0 EcoBoost and I’m trying to figure out a noise from the front driver’s side.

When I’m driving around 40 mph and take my foot off the gas to coast, I hear a rattling/knocking sound as the vehicle slows down toward about 25–30 mph. If I lightly press the brake, the noise stops. If I press the gas again, it also stops.

Has anyone with a 2018 Ford Escape had this exact problem? If so, what ended up causing it—brake caliper/hardware, sway bar link, wheel bearing, axle, or something else?

I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who had the same symptom.