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P0732 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2008, 2014

What P0732 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"While normally accelerating from stop, vehicle reached 4000 rpm then shifted very hard, driver and all passengers experienced a jolt. the vehicle was taken to a shop for diagnosis. the diagnosis revealed codes p0732 & p0734 - cd4e transmission."

— 2008 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 10/09/2014

"We've owned an '08 escape 2wd xls. at 46300 miles, she experienced a loss of acceleration between 10-20mph; at 22mph the car into gear; at 50mph she got the wrench light. took it to the dealer, they hooked it up on the ids computer, came back with codes p0732 and p0743 internal transmission problem."

— 2008 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/13/2014

"Has to replace the Fan Assembly Coolant sensor three years in a row beginning in 2022, 2023, and 2024. 2023 January, also has the Right Side CV Axcle replaced because a/c coolant was leaking. This leaking went in to the transmission and the transmission also had to be rebuild."

— 2014 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE • Filed 05/30/2024

"3 yr old car transmission went out completely while i was driving on the freeway. i had to dodge speedig cars to roll off the freeway since i had no use of the gas petal or speed. had to have it towed. error codes p0732-gear 2 incorrect gear ratio came back to needing a whole new transmission."

— 2014 FORD ESCAPE owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 11/07/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0732 on FORD ESCAPE

75%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2008
2
2014
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0732 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026