What causes my car to fail backing up?

Hi, my name is Devin. I am an auto repair expert with the Car Genius team here at RepairPal. I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble with your Escape. If you're having trouble backing up, it could be related to the transmission, especially if it's not shifting into reverse properly. There could also be a problem with the shift linkage or the reverse gear. Visiting a local repair shop for a full diagnosis may be best. If you need more advice, have any other questions about your vehicle, or would like to get connected to a RepairPal Certified shop near you, we have you covered. Give us a call at 877-913-1554, and we will happily help you out!