help help help!!!!!!

230

Asked by ashleycampbell Aug 19, 2013 at 08:37 PM about the 2003 Ford Escape XLT AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

im having almost the same thing with my 2003 for escape. I had the transmission rebuilt one year ago I am a month over my warranty after taking it to the shop it is worse I think they replaced a cylinoide. I do have tranny fluid but it smells burned. I also took it to a different shop where they checked codes po731 =incorrect ratio and p0741 tourque converter clutch system stuck off.... what do I do?!? I love my car and cant afford a new one is my transmission bad??, did they not do a good job rebuilding? thanks ...ash

9 Answers

you gotta go back there armed with consumer advocate Michael FInney (5 on your side) to expose the failure to stand by their work~ write CBS 5 michael finney and he will tell them what for~

47,265

Umm...Judge. Did it occur to you that she might not live in Cali? But you're on the right track...She could try contacting the news station "consumer advocate" reporter in her area...OR better yet, consult a lawyer and see what case you may have. Initial consultations with them are almost always free and it might be worth a shot. Best of luck to you!

got a point do not know if the tendrils of Michael Finney extend across the great divide...in MIlwaukee there was a reporter too who'd call them out for their unscrupulous business ethics~ more importantly why?...why did it fail? often distrustful of rebuilders as Kenny BlueOval stated earlier today, the parts are STILL worn with the rebuild~

230

I do live in socal, i had another shop check the codes and they said my first gear is gone? no credit and pressed for time the only thing i have is to trade it in. thanks for all the answers!

1 people found this helpful.

you may just go to the shop owner and say that you'll give him a stunning write-up if they would stand by their work....bring him a fruit basket...something healthy~

"first gear is gone?" did you pull the transmission stick with the motor running to see if the level was between the two hash marks? Low fluid level would make "first gear" disappear....check for yourself before you throw your hands to the lions~

your local CBS station has a consumer advocate that you could tell this experience about~...like we were saying...if you tell us the city, we can tell you who that might be~

230

well I just went to aamco and they looked at and test drove the car, they told me I need a rebuild that will cost 2500. they also said I should get my money back from this shop. this all happened in long beach, ca

Your Answer:

Escape

Looking for a Used Escape in your area?

CarGurus has 45,323 nationwide Escape listings starting at $971.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 Ford Escape

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Bratts
    Reputation
    4,460
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    3,990
  • #3
    KenF
    Reputation
    3,600
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Explorer
2,245 Great Deals out of 63,531 listings starting at $1,000
Used Toyota RAV4
2,009 Great Deals out of 29,345 listings starting at $2,495
Used Honda CR-V
2,065 Great Deals out of 41,618 listings starting at $1,499
Used Ford F-150
5,994 Great Deals out of 126,603 listings starting at $1,995
Used Toyota Camry
2,184 Great Deals out of 38,151 listings starting at $700
Used Ford Focus
374 Great Deals out of 5,159 listings starting at $999
Used Honda Civic
1,379 Great Deals out of 29,690 listings starting at $1,571

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Ford Escape For Sale
219 Great Deals out of 5,178 listings starting at $19,485
2022 Ford Escape For Sale
309 Great Deals out of 3,508 listings starting at $12,608
2021 Ford Escape For Sale
226 Great Deals out of 2,172 listings starting at $12,995
2020 Ford Escape For Sale
324 Great Deals out of 3,993 listings starting at $9,499
2019 Ford Escape For Sale
228 Great Deals out of 2,322 listings starting at $8,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.