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Is there an issue with the transmission shifting in the 2012 Ford Escape?

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Jim Sharp

A lot of people who own a 2012 Escape have been having problems with its transmission system. These issues can range from the transmission completely breaking down to having difficulty shifting gears smoothly. Some drivers have experienced gear slipping, which can make the car feel jerky or tight when changing gears. Another issue is chugging, which can damage the engine and is related to the transmission system. Additionally, many users have noticed a loud noise when driving the car at lower speeds, indicating that the transmission system may have some fundamental problems in this particular model.

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  • Roberto H

    My 2012 Ford Escape 3.0 experiences a rough shift in the lower gears once it has warmed up. I'm unsure of the reason behind this issue.

  • Don Beck

    The 2012 Ford Escape is experiencing transmission issues, including transmission failure, jerky shifting, chugging during downshifting, and noise in lower gears.

  • Annie L

    The Power Transfer Unit ran into costly problems because it was placed too near the catalytic converter during its design. The heat from the converter dries out the fluid in the PTU, leading to its destruction. According to the Ford manual, the PTU is a closed system that should never require fluid. However, if taken to a transmission shop, they can add fluid to address the issue. Many other Ford models, not just the Escape, are also experiencing the same problems with the PTU. This points to a larger issue with the design that engineers overlooked. A recall by Ford should have addressed this flaw.

  • WYATT W

    Absolutely, it most certainly does.

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