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P0732 on FORD ESCAPE

Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio

NHTSA Reports
4
Severity
Medium
Most Affected
2008, 2014
Crashes / Fires
0 / 0
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database · SAE J2012

What P0732 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

P0732 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

4 FORD ESCAPE owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2008-2014. Most reports come from the 2008, 2014 model years. The most commonly reported component is Power Train (75.0% of reports).

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

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

2
'08
2
'14

Common Causes on FORD ESCAPE

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 75%
ENGINE 25%

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.

  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

    Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0732 mean on a FORD ESCAPE? ▾
P0732 indicates: Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio. This is a transmission code. 4 FORD ESCAPE owners have reported this to NHTSA.
What are the most common causes of P0732 on FORD ESCAPE? ▾
Based on 4 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Engine. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.
Is P0732 serious on my FORD ESCAPE? ▾
Of 4 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD ESCAPE, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.
What should I do if my FORD ESCAPE shows P0732? ▾
1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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