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How One Forgotten Part Sabotaged the 2016 Ford Escape’s Performance (And Why It Matters) The 2016 Ford Escape, a mid-size crossover known for its rugged design and dependable reputation, earned praise for compact simplicity and dependable performance—unless one critical component was overlooked. A small, often-missed part sabotaged the vehicle’s potential, leading to diminished power, erratic drivetrain behavior, and long-term reliability concerns. In this article, we reveal how neglecting one overlooked component drastically undermined the Escape’s performance and why every driver should inspect it. ### The Hidden Culprit: The Transmission Mount Assembly While many problems in the 2016 Ford Escape stem from known wear factors—brakes, suspension bushings, or fuel system issues—the true unsung saboteur was the transmission mount assembly. At first glance, a worn mount appears harmless. But over time, its degradation triggered compounded performance issues that went unnoticed until they became costly.