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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
There is slack or play between the transmission and the drive wheels. The dealership mechanic felt it when it was on the lift but it was not corrected when I took the escape back.
Transfer case intermediate shaft seal leaking. Dealer replaced intermediate shaft seal under warranty.
US $180
TSB on rear-end whine
13000 mi
TSB on rear-end humming.
18000 mi
Car was not shifting properly. Sometimes there would be a "bang" when Shifting
20800 mi
car had not been running properly since 7500 miles . Each time the car was brought in (2x) I was told it was not broken or needed software updates. Finally the transmission was found to have broken parts and was rebuilt.
13000 mi
Clutch/Wave Plates, Control Assy, Solenoid Assy, Gaskets.
Took a long trip. During the trip during stop and go traffic I experienced a loud clunky noise several times. The car actually shook from the vibration.
21000 mi
Hard shifting from 2nd to 3rd and into reverse. Valve body issues.
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