2013 Ford Escape: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Escape report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 28 owner complaints, average mileage 77,850 miles.
NHTSA has 402 owner complaints for the 2013 Escape in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763495 (filed 09/10/2026): “Transmission failure needing full replacement…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11756424 (filed 08/12/2026): “The contact's son owns a 2013 ford escape. the contact stated that while her son was driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled with an unknown message displayed on the instrument panel. the contact's son pulled off to the shoulder of the road and restarted the vehic…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (23 reports) replaced transmission (2 reports) rebuilt by transmission shop (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $4,460 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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