The vehicle started to vibrate while the consumer was driving. The consumer took the vehicle in to the dealer, and the engine coil needed to be replaced.
2001 Ford Escape engine complaints
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Ford failure to perform recall #04v‑165 ford #04s13 on my 01 escape. Contacted ford, provided VIN, ford claimed no recall on my vehicle. However mt 01 escape was produced in 10/2000 which was during the recall period. Has never been done. Vehicle now stalls and hard starts (long cranks) sometimes takes 2 or 3 tries.
There were numerous problems. The egr sensor (dpfe) was replaced along with the sop driver side outer belt molding, fuel pump, sway bar links and iac. *bf there was a loud noise coming from the driver's side window, water leaked around the tailgate window, the vehicle was hard to start, the iac was sticking, the driver's side window squeaked and rattled, the vehicle hesitated upon starting, there was play in the front sway bar links, the coolant light stayed on, there was a crack around the oil pan and the oil drain plug was problematic, and the accelerator pedal was sticking. *sc
While driving vehicle stalled. Check engine light illuminated. Consumer stated that vehicle experienced the same problem that was mentioned in recall 04v165000. Contacted the dealer. However, the problem recurred.
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak vehicle accelerating by itself.
Recall 04v165000 concerning engine stalling. Consumer stated that vehicle was not experiencing any problem with engine stalling until recall repairs were done on april 24, 2004. Dealer was contacted.
While driving. The vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle after pumping the accelerator pedal. Please provide more information. *jb the consumer could not control the vehicle due to loss of power in the steering wheel and no brakes.
The transmission on my 2001 ford escape, went out I had 58,000 miles on the truck. Had to put in a new transmission. Now 4 months later, the engine light comes on. The engine coolant warning light keeps coming on even though it is full. All of the lighters/sun roof have no power to them they all quit. I have replaced all fuses, with no luck. Now the all lights on the radio are gone, but the radio still works.
I have a 2001 ford escape. I was informed about the stalling recall; so I had it serviced (reprogrammed computer). After it was worked on, about one week later it began to stall when starting. It wouldn't idle. Now it just dies while driving. It happened to us about 30 times today. I replaced the fuel filter hoping that was it; it didn't help. It only has 39,000 miles on it. The thing is, I didn't have a problem with it until we took it in for the recall.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer drove the vehicle to the auto service for inspection and the mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *ak there was grinding and a round metal object snapped and broke off of the AC compressor. There were also problem with the air bag and the steering. *sc
With the air conditioner on vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, but dealership did not resolve the problem.
Petition for adequacy of a recall remedy involving ford safety recall 04s13 re a problem with stalling in the 2001 ford escape. *mr the stalling continued. *sc
The catalytic converters (3) all failed on my vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealership and 3 weeks later the parts arived or were remanufactured.
Recall 04v‑165 vehicle dies when slowing down. *mr the consumer requested reimbursement.
Recall o4v-165 intermittent stop and restart due to calibration errors. *mr the vehicle would die out and the consumer would smell smoke.
While driving 65 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced.
I have been experienceing alot of stalling with my 2001 ford escape. It usually happens when on a downgrade or slowing to stop. The idle drops very low and the car stalls. It often stalls when sitting at an idle also. I have had it stall many times when slowing down to make a turn. When the escape stalls, you lose steering. I am an accident waiting to happen. I first starting stalling in march of 2003 and have had hundreds of stalls. Yesterday(3/31/04) the escape stalled 5 times in a 2 mile stretch. I am very worried that one day it will stall turning at a busy intersection and I won't be able to restart fast enough to stop from getting hit or hitting someone or something else. Because I am out of warrenty ford will do nothing. I know there is a tsb on this problem, but I can't afford to have it done, and I feel this is something ford should do whether you're under warrenty or not.
While driving 45 MPH oil light and the engine check light appeared on the dashboard, then, vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership.
Engine stalls at 40 MPH.
Vehicle stalls while going downhill at approximately 35 miles an hour with foot off gas. This is the third or forth time it has happened. Because of the stalling condition, use of brake and steering is difficult.
The radiator fill bottle located to the right of the engine compartment, has a sensor that detected when the level is low in it. There is a light that comes on ,when it is low activated in the dash next to the tachometer. It has turned on for about 6 months and will not turn off, even when the refill bottle is filled. The dealer says you have to replace the bottle and it has happened several times with the escapes. He suggested I buy a replacement bottle at a cost of about $62.00. This unit should not go out after only about 50,000 miles and mislead you to think you are out of fluid. There needs to be a recall on the bottle to have the dealer fix it at no cost, since it has occurred at vic bailey ford a lot of times on the new escapes.
Ford escape 2001.. Vehicle stalled sitting at a traffic light. No warning.. Ford tells me this problem happens with ford windstar, escapes,tribute.. Ford will not cover repairs after 36000 miles, even with the best extended warranty ford has to offer.
While driving at 35 MPH engine unexpectedly shut down.
Maintenance.
Engine light stayed on. A foul smell seeped through the ventilation. As a result consumer vomited, and felt light headed.
The vehicle stalled six times within the last 45,000 miles. The dealer replaced the pfe sensor, coolant, instrument cluster, the ignition switch, the front crank seal and the dpfe sensor. After all the repairs the vehicle continued to stall. Please provide further details.
Auto stalled while going 30 MPH on a slight incline. Auto lost all power steering and electrical. It was lucky that no one was around (early morning). We had to coast to side, and because we didn't have power steering I hit the curb pretty hard. On the way home it did the same thing at about 40 MPH. Will take this to markel ford in omaha, ne for fix. We have 44,000 miles, and if ford cannot get this fixed it will be time to sell. This will be my first and last ford, if I have to pay for this fix. Now I know why my father told me to buy a toyota.
Consumer had problems with the vehicle stalling four times since purchase. *ph the vehicle would start back up, but was dangerous. Ford replaced a couple parts that should have taken care of the problem but it didn't. The problem occurred again but the vehicle was out of warranty. *sc
2001 ford escape stalled at about 30 MPH. Car restarted and continued. This was the second time the car stalled.
2 months after I bought my car brand new I went out to start it, it would not start and the emission light came on. The car sounds like it is trying to start, the only way I could get the car to start is hold the ignition. I smelled gas after the car started. I informed ford about the problem, they found nothing but replaced my starter even though it wasn't the problem. I have had this car almost 3yrs my warranty is ready to expire and ford still cannot fix/find the problem. This car has left me stranded more then once, I even had it towed to the dealership after working hrs. I was told by their service manager the car started, we found nothing wrong. I even told the dealership this car has been in the shop over 3x's it is a lemon and I want a new car or my money back. I was informed according to ford we cannot find a problem therefore, the lemon law does not exist and ford will not just take the car back. I have had this car to 2 ford dealerships, the sad part the orginal place I bought it from treated my very nasty since I would take my car for service at a closer one and have them look into the problem. Ford is ford doesn't matter what dealer I use does it? I am very dissatisfied and will never ever buy another ford again!! Someone please help me!!!
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