I drove the front up on 10 inch ramps and changed the oil and filter. Now it often does not go int gear when I move the selector.
What is your question?
There may have been a thunk on the right side when I drove up the ramps. After the oil change the worked normally several but will not go into gear now when you move the selector.
How long has your 2012 Ford Escape had this problem?
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Physical inspection is needed, it's possible something contacted and dislodged the shift cable to the transmission. Just a guess warrants diagnostic testing first hand.