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2001 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2001 Ford Escape transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (17%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

113000 mi

US $500
Driving down interstate...bang...vehicle stalled briefly...kept going...bang again...vehicle lost power...forced to pull to side of interstate...tranny fluid everywhere...hole in tranny...shop said tranny exploded. 
119000 mi

US $10
The shifter cable "keeper" that attaches to the gear select shaft at the top of the transmission, broke, leaving the Escape in neutral. Sunday, so I made do with some keepers bought at Ace Hardware and some ingenuity. Still need to buy actual part. 

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2001 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

201-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

128960 mi

C $3500
transmission rebuild - then i sold car 
36000 mi

US $1450
Transmission repair required parts replaced. 
100000 mi

US $290
replace rear shaft gasket 
100000 mi Shop installed incorrect half shafts the first time, had to reinstall correct half shafts, shop covered entire cost including towing. 

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2001 Ford Escape Transmission Problems

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