I own a 2001 ford escape xlt with approximately 22,500 miles. On two occasions, the engine has stalled while I was driving approximately 40mph.
2001 Ford Escape engine complaints
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While driving the vehicle stalled and lost power assist and brakes. The vehicle was restarted and taken to a dealer the next day where they a component was replaced. The problem has not re-occurred. *tt *cb
Driving car when it stopped running without any notice. Engine just stopped.
There were problems with the vehicle shutting down while in traffic. The idle gauge kept dropping and going up until it eventually dropped below 1, then it cut out immediately . The consumer had taken the vehicle back to the dealer and attempted to fix the problem on numerous occasions but were unable to verify. The dealer said there was water contamination in the gas tank, and the consumer was told that a rat had bitten through the wires. The consumer had taken the vehicle back in for the stalling problems and gas fumes were coming through the A/C vents. Later on that day the vehicle caught fire. The consumer requested a refund and or exchange for a new vehicle. *mr *ts *scc
My 2001 ford escape has stalled four times. Coasting down hill just cuts right out. No rhyme or reason to the problem.
Gasoline fumes entered the vehicle while driving.
The vehicle caught on fire due to a problem with the engine.
The engine caught on fire, while the vehicle was parked.
My escape has stalled (3 times) while driving down a slight downhill grade in the road going about 40 MPH. I have taken the vehicle back to the dealership twice. First time they told me that the idle control value was corroded and replaced it. The second time they told me they could not find a problem. This is a very frightening experience to have your car quit on you in the middle of traffic and I feel very strongly that it needs to be addressed since it is happening to other people.
Intermittently while driving at 40/65 MPH the engine cut off without warning or cause. The vehicle was serviced 5 times. Cause unknown.
The engine stalled, which caused the vehicle to have no brakes and steering.
The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
I purchased 2001 used vehicle from hertz car sales with 27,000+ miles. Transmission had to be replaced second week we had vehicle. Also realized that AC/heating system had "whistle" which could not be turned off. Major problem has vehicle stalling while driving, losing all power, brakes, etc. Fortunate not to have been rear-ended. Ford dealer has worked on problem, replacing transmission, fixing AC/heat system and attempted to repair the "stalling" problem. Thought it had been repaired, however, it happened again yesterday. Car at ford dealer once again. It is strange to me that they do not comment that this has happened not once but many hundred times! I definitely feel there is a major problem with the escape stalling and being unable to control. As we drive on mountain roads, this could cause a major accident. Ford has certainly lost my future business by not facing this very serious problem. Must there be fatalities before they act?
2001 escape stalling - I am driving down the road and the escape just stops right in the middle of traffic or when I am turning. This is very scary and I have been lucky since it happened once on the interstate in 4 four lanes of traffic. I have tried to contact ford about it to see if they had a recall or service bulletin and they left a voice mail with no telephone number. Now they have unanswered 3 additional emails. I contacted the local dealer and he says he knows nothing about escape stalling even though it is all over the internet where they say the dealers can not fix it. My dealer is just making guesses. This is why I wanted at least a service bulletin so I do not have to go through a guessing game with my dealer. I am very scared of my escape now especially in interstate traffic.
Third time in 2 years SUV has lost power driving on highway. Loss of steering and brakes nearly caused multiple accidents of I-95. Called dealer, was told other complaints exist, ford is aware of complaint, but unable to duplicate problem.
My 2001 ford escape has stalled 3 times in the last month and a half when decelerating to a stop sign or stop light. Engine cuts out and power steering is lost.
The vehicle stalled without warning.
Car stalls while driving. Has happened six times.
I have a 2001 ford escape xlt with approx. 54,000 miles. Near the end of my 45 minute morning commute, as I was slowing to go through a traffic light, my vehicle stalled and I lost power steering and braking abilities. Luckily, I was able to safely pull to the side of the road. I turned off the ignition and then restarted the car and was able to continue without further incident. This was the 2nd time that this has happened - the first was shortly after I first purchased the car (in early 2002). I took it to my dealer and explained the issue. Upon investigation, the dealer was unable to reproduce the problem. I am not sure if this is related, but I have also experienced numerous 'false' warning lights that the dealer has been unable to reproduce.
The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to abruptly pull over.
Vehicle engine revs/searches/hunts, while driving steady and maintaining a constant speed on a level road, going down or up a hill and the accelerator is not being played with. Intermittently vehicle handling seems to lose the power assist - turning all of the sudden requires more muscle effort - and handling gets very stiff. Suv has stalled 5 times already and dealer still unable to correct the problem. Every time - I lost the steering, the brakes, the accelerator and the electrical systems. Escape is a very scary and dangerous SUV - unable to predict when it will stall or when it will suddenly accelerate (I don't dare use the cruise control).
In the last 2 months - going downhill at 35mph vehicle stalled, loss of ps/pb, headlights/radio remained on, engine/oil light illuminated - vehicle towed to dealer, dealer unable to replicate problem, indicated that vehicle "started right up" - 1 wk later, vehicle stalled again, same as before, this time shut off vehicle completely and vehicle started up again - today seatbelt light started flashing and bells were ringing though driver was seatbelted. Vehicle did not stall during this episode. After reading other complaints, I do not feel safe driving this vehicle at highway speeds and will put vehicle up for sale.
Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer had a hitch added to the vehicle, however, while driving the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle which has stalled 3 times.
Engine stalls at 40 MPH for no reason dangerous. Relay has been recalibrated without success 2 times from cherokee ford dealership. This is a dangerous condition that is happening to ford escape owners all over the country based on my research from the yahoo ford escape group boards on http://www.yahoo.com. Dt
Consumer states vehicle will intermittenly stall without warning while driving. Vehicle is currently with dealer who is unable to determine cause. Related investigation ea 02-027/engine stalling. Ts
I purchased this ford escape in march 2001 and have had nothing but problems with it since. On march 26 2001, two days after I received my new vehicle, it wouldn't start. The same problem occurred three more times in a period of two weeks before I brought the vehicle back to the dealer on april 9 2001. The dealership replaced the battery which was obviously defective. Since then I have had numerous other problems with my ford escape. I reported that the throttle was sticking (5/17/02) and it was replaced, but it continues to happen. I also reported that there was a vibration and hesitation when shifting gears around 45 MPH (5/17/02). Nothing was done at that time to remedy the problem. I later (8/29/02) reported the same problem to the dealer, brought the vehicle back for service on 9/27/02 at which time the torque converter was replaced. There is still a hesitation and loss of power as I drive the vehicle. Also on 5/11/02, the "service engine soon" light came on. The fuel emissions valve was replaced on 5/17/02. On 10/28/02, I reported to the dealer that my vehicle almost stalled at an intersection on 10/26/02 and later that day it would not start. I also told the service representative that there continued to be a "loss of power" as I drive the vehicle at highway speeds. I brought the escape back to the dealer on 10/30/02 and the technician found "nothing wrong" with the vehicle from the tests he performed. I am not satisfied with these results there is something obviously wrong with this vehicle! Dt
Engine stalled twice while deaccelerating at about 30-40 MPH. Dates: 10/3/02 and 11/14/02 so far. Took to dealer 10/16/02 but they found nothing. Have another appointment 11/21/02. Dt
Stalls occurred in traffic at 30 to 35 MPH on decline while braking; engine stalled resulting in loss of power steering and power brakes. Managed to turn steering wheel with difficulty to coast off two lane highway to shoulder. Turned off ignition and waited 2-3 minutes. Restarted vehicle without problem and returned to dealer for servicing. I am afraid to drive vehicle since there is no warning of stall which has occurred in traffic where rear-ending by following vehicle could have occurred. Believe computer is defective and should be replaced on 2001 and 2002 escapes. Dt
The vehicle stalled while driving and all power was lost, the vehicle was towed to the dealership and the necessary repairs were made. Mr
Engine stalled. Dt
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