While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to start vehicle and drove it home. The next day, vehicle would not start. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the battery. Driver informed the mechanic that the air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on after the battery was replaced.
2002 Ford Escape electrical complaints
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Battery light is coming on and staying for up to 60 to 120 seconds and then turns off. Had mechanic test for error codes but no codes are being written. This has happened over and over and more so in cooler weather but is now occurring in warm temperatures. Engine has stalled previously as well. 2002 ford escape xlt 2wd.
Model: 2002 ford excape xlt.engine stall without warning around 40 miles per hour. Power steering and brake failed to fundtion.the latest one happened on 3/31/2004. The last one was in late 2002.*ak I purchased this vehicle from michigan (village ford at dearborn), and use it in texas currently.
While driving the (crs) light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver drove the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. The mechanic replaced a sensor in the modular. The problem still continued.
My vehicle has suddenly and without warning stalled while driving. Loss ofpower steering, brakes, etc. I nearly hit another vehicle as I could not control the car. This happend at speeds arount 30 MPH as early as 6000 miles on the car. It has happened a few times at slow speeds or while backing out of the driveway but was not as scary as the ones that happened while travelling on a busy road at 30 MPH. First time I brought the car to the dealer they updated the PCM and reset the relay switch. This was supposed to fix the problem. The stalling happened a few more times but then again at high speeds at 37000 miles. Brought car to dealer again and they updated the PCM(again) and now say I need a new iac valve. They are not even sure this will correct the sudden engine stalling. I read through the hundreds of complaints on the federal safety agency website and discovered this is a very common problem. There is something very wrong with the computer and needs to be replaced/recalled immediately.
I bought a new 2002 ford escape xlt 4x4. 4 months after receiving it from the factory, it lost power and died suddenly while driving. I put the car in park and restarted it. I took the car to a ford dealership and they "reprogrammed and reset the relay switch" saying that would correct the problem. Then last week, I was travelling 30 MPH on a busy road when the exact same thing occurred. The engine stopped and I lost all power, including power steering. This was very dangerous as I was going around a curve and nearly went into the oncoming lanes and I was in the middle of the road just around a curve, where a car could come around the corner and not be able to stop in time before hitting me. Luckily I was able to coast for a few feet and then restart the car again. I returned to the same ford dealership again and they "reprogrammed the computer again" I have had new cars before and have never had this happen or heard of this happening. I do not feel it is safe to have a car's engine just stop while driving at 30 MPH on a road. I feel there is something defective with the computer that came with the vehicle and the computer needs to be recalled.
The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer several times because the vehicle has problems starting. The dealer mechanic has replaced the starter, relay switch, and the master cylinder. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for another repair. Please provide further details.
The 2002 for ecape that I have owned for 16 months has a defect in the engine that has made it unoporable and the computer system that is supposed to warn you of engine trouble never worked.
Vehicle lost power without warning. Also, it effected the ability to steer the vehicle.*ak dealer would honor the warranty. In the tsb that was issued, the diagnostics items were fine. Ford think they need to change the items on the tsb.
My husband and I purchased a 2002 ford escape on 07/04/02. There was a little over 500 mile on the vehicle at date of purchase. Since then, we have had the SUV at the dealership for repairs 6 times for problem relating to what seems to be electrical. #1 there was a short in the headlamp assembly, #2 short in the heater wiring causing an arch sound and foul odor. #3 vehicle got stuck in park, #3 & #4, vehicle was stranded with the vehicle not starting and #6 became stuck in park for the second time.
When driving at any speed the vehicle stalls. There are times when trying to start the vehicle takes at least seven minutes. This vehicle has been to the dealer three times, and is at the dealers at this time.
The vehicle stalled. Once while the vehicle was in the drive, the horn began to blow, and the lights started to blink. No one was in the vehicle or had touched the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be repaired, however they were unable to repair it because they could not duplicate the problems. *ak the vehicle also rolled away with the ignition locked, keys removed and vehicle in park. Also the accelerator became stuck on four occasions. A representative from told the consumer the reason why the vehicle rolled away, was because the emergency brake had not been applied. *ph
Consumer states that the safety system light keeps indicating that the seat belts and airbags don't work. Please provide any further information.
While driving down a hill, I was braking to make a left hand turn when my 2002 ford escape xlt 4x4 stalled for no reason.
While driving the vehicle shut down. The dashboard lights flashed erratically and consumer lost functionality of the steering and braking.
Problems with 2002 ford escape xls would not start. *mr the consumer stated it would take three tries before the vehicle would start. The consumer was told by the dealer they could not find any technical signals.
I purchased a ford escape 2002 in april of last year from the able ford dealership in rockville centre. The processor (computer part of the engine) failed in march 2003 and was replaced it's now may 2003 I am still having issues with the processor. They took the car in on friday may 16, 2003 and put a hornest on the engine (processor) and gave me the car back that day. An hour after I got my car back from the able ford dealership service department in rockville center, ny the vehicle was having the same problem that was suppose to be corrected that day. They currently have my car in their possession now. This is the third time I'm bringing my vehicle to them for the same problem. They can't tell me why this vehicle is malfunctioning and I've called and made complaints to their customer service department several times without anyone contacting me or providing me with answers. I called the salesman mark demartini who sold me the car. He was also rude and told me to call laura the service department manger. I called laura and left her a message. She never called back. I have a brand new vehicle that spends more time at ford than with me driving it and I don't feel safe in my own vehicle. At any time because of this problem my car could shut down while driving. I am being given the run around and ford is not providing answers as to the malfunctioning of my new vehicle and I feel cheated and violated. They are currently telling me that they can not find anything wrong with my vehicle and their ny service representative james welch (201) 529-7267, told me basically this is all in my head and lied about facts on my work order sheets that I have copies of. He said I am trying to build a lemon law case against them and they are not going to help me do this. Now with all of this said and he rudeness and dishonesty how am I to believe he even looked at my vehicle that has been there for five days. This is truly a safety hazard.
I own a 2002 ford escape xlt that stalled today for the first time at 8900 miles. I have read a lot of emails on escape-central.com on the exact same problem. Why isn't ford aggressively doing something to fix it? I was traveling on a very busy street under construction with no turn off when it happened. I almost was rear ended and it could have been a very bad accident.
My 2002 ford escape purchased at john elway ford in boulder, co stalled on me. I've previously have had electrical problems that have not been fixed after being brought in numerous times. After the vehicle stalled, it would make an extremely loud noise and it would not shut back down. The service people have done nothing to help this situation. I've also spoke with the manger dave and nothing is being done. I bought the truck brand new and it has less than 30,000 miles on it. I spend alot of money on it every month and it should not be breaking down already!
Vehicle stalled on 4 occasions. *jb.....
The check engine/oil light illuminated, and the vehicle lost power steering. The dealership indicated the main computer was the cause of the problem.
Ford escape xlt midnight edition 2002 stalled while driving on a clear day. Luckily there was roadwork so I could pull over easily although braking and steering was almost impossible. One week later car didn't start and garage told me that the battery had burst, they replaced battery.
On my new ford escape 2002 bought 8-2002. My gas pedal stuck, my brakes were leaking fluid my ignition has broke. My passanger side rear door will not open or close properly and has opened while the vehicle is in motion. There is a vibration in my left front end and my air bag warning light stays on at times my driver side saftey restraint has sheared and had to be replaced
When driving my 2002 ford escape, 35mph, slightly downhill, the car loses power. It becomes difficult to brake and steer. This is the 4th time this has happened since buying the car in july 2002. The dealer has been notified.
Ford escape xlt 2002 stalled while driving downhill, I was going 35 MPH on a clear day. This was a frightening experience, my brakes and steering was difficult.
Consumer states that while driving at 40mph,going down a hill.vehcile stalled out without any warning, lossing all steering power.had pull on the emergency brakes,to stop vehicle. This happen twice. Nlm
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the vehicle lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Nlm
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle will stall. And willnot restart the dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm
While driving at 40/45mph , put turn signal on , radio came off. A few seconds later vehicle stalled out. Contacted dealer, dealer replaced altinator, but vehicle stalled out again.
Ive found many complaints on this problem and they all said they same thing that the reprogramming the computer in the car dont work and thats how they tried to fix mine I wish they would have warned me more before buying this vehicle ive found too many complaints on the same situation.
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