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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
39345 mi
axle seals were replaced
7316 mi
New Transmission
18600 mi
Transmission is toast. From the net this a common problem in 09 Escape. Short of completely replacing transmission and waiting for parts etc. the problem of crappy shifts (and I mean crappy) will remain. Don't want to be without it for the time needed.
Rear axle seal on 4WD system was still leaking (weeping) slightly.
52080 mi
C $112
Leaking rear axle seal (2nd time!)repaired under warranty. Advised that the front sway bar links need replacing at the same time. We had to pay for this repair.
36880 mi
POWERTRAIN LIGHT GO ON, DEALER CHECKED THE CAR FOUND ATF BURNED AND GOT CODE. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BUT CAUSE ATF LEAKING AFTER SERVICE.BACK SHOP SEVERAL TIME
49600 mi
shift mess, ATF burnt, metal found in ATF.
17000 mi
Found that tech adjusted trans fluid level incorrectly (2nd time) - and now was too high. Had them re-adjust the fluid level (3rd time)to the Ford recommended level for flat towing as per the TSB released.
39680 mi
I was informed by dealer
12400 mi
Replaced drivers side half-shaft.
Replace wheel bearing
13300 mi
Transmission leak: Replaced drivers side half shaft, bushing and seal.
10000 mi
Transmission fluid leak. Front driver side axle seal and cv boot replaced.
34700 mi
Fluid leak seen on garage floor. Seal replaced.
89000 mi
US $2800
Transmission leaked and fluid level went low enough to cause damage. The transmission was rebuilt.
38000 mi
Transmission fluid leak from the gasket/seal where the drive axel leaves the transmission
Powertrain light (wrench) displayed. Engine in limp mode. Turned off ignition, restarted; ran ok. Dealer replaced electronic throttle body under warranty. No cost to me.
24000 mi
Shift issues going from 2nd to 3rd and going from 4th to 5th gears. Very high revs in between shifts.
7000 mi
The trans had a leak and there was a service bulletin on the left trans case. Per my request they replaced the whole transmission.
17000 mi
Transmission fluid leak
20000 mi
Transmission fluid leak, took 27 business days to repair.
at 260435 miles the transmission failed. Initial cause was a loose front left axel. This caused a transmission fluid leak which resulted in the transmission running out of fluid and overheating which effectively destroyed the transmission. cost to replace was 1958.00 in labor and 3796.00 in parts. Only reason this was done was because vehicle would have to be scrapped which would have negated past repairs. Plan now is to keep car as a 2nd vehicle intermediate shaft, transaxel oil cooler, transaxel assembly, left front constant velocity driveshaft also replaced.
6000 mi
leaking trans. oil, parts were on backorder
dealer gave me a loner car, they had my car for 3 weeks.
5000 mi
Transmission Vent line re-routed.
39000 mi
Replace axle bushing and seal, replace worn axle. Clunky transmission action, especially in lower gears. About to take car in for this when received recall notice.
70000 mi
This was a recall where they flashed the computer for the transmission.
99900 mi
With the replacement of the throttle gear box the mechanic had to set some codes that smoothed out the automatic gear shifting with the transmission
56420 mi
leaking differential
19840 mi
TSB 10-10-1 6F35 Transmission - New dipstick and filler tube kit.
Transmission fluid was leaking from dipstick tube area.
21080 mi
TSB 10-1-5 Transmission Fluid leak - Replace left side half shaft, half shaft seal and bushing
21700 mi
Leaking transmission oil from dip stick vent. Replaced transmission case half and pan filter.
48980 mi
Wrench light came on while on the highway. Took it to the dealer, said codes indicated overheating. They removed the trans., disassembled, o/hauled solenoid body, o'hauled transmission, replaced converter assembly and control valve body
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