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2002 Ford Escape electrical complaints
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While driving on a rural road, speed 45 MPH, car stalled, lost brakes and steering. Pulled over, turned off key and restarted car. Car ran fine all the way to the dealership. Dealership tested "eec" system and tested "ok". Ran messages and found tech service bulletin dated 2/11/02. Reprogrammed PCM and did complete tsb. Car now runs ok. I asked them if my company should notify employees who own this vehicle and/or if ford should be notifying the general public. They said no. Problem intermittent and no way to find the problem unless it happens. Not pleased with this answer. What if I had been on a highway?
First incident ocurred may 10,2002 driving from work to my home. In a stop light, when approaching an intersection, suddenly at the power system shot off and the vehicle did not re-start for about 20 minutes. Problem was reported to the dealer and no major cause was found. Once again on august 2, 2002 the same thing happened, driving from work to home, suddenly the vehicle shot off all, the systems down and vehicle did not restart for about 20 minutes. Vehicle is taken to the dealer and apparently the is no major problem found. After that there is a complaint with the dealer claiming for a vehicle replacement. They do not find the condition or problem.
Vehicle stalled twice at 40 MPH. Dealer replaced PCM sensor and reprogrammed computer.
Vehicle stalled at 25 MPH, dealer replaced wiring harness, vehicle has been at dealership for 3 weeks.*ak consumer states that several weeks prior the vehicle would not start.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 55 MPH. Dealer replaced circuit breake after vehicle stalled second time.
The vehicle has a tendency to stall while it is being driven, creating an unsafe situation. On three occasions I have taken my escape back to the dealership to have this problem addressed, as per the manufacturers warranty. Each time I am told that there is no guarantee that the problem has been fixed and that it may happen again. To date, over the span of my ownership, the vehicle has demonstrated this problem six times. Each time it has created an unsafe condition for my family and me. This a very serious issue which the service staff cannot seem to fix. The stalling does not occur with any particular frequency. It has occurred while driving home, while driving to work, while approaching a stop sign, and while driving down a hill approaching a bend in the road. Since I am not able to use this vehicle safely as intended when I purchased it, due to a manufacturers defect, I am seeking a remedy other than service dept appointments. Ford has left me with no choice but to request a remedy, as per section 59.1-207.13 of the virginia lemon law.
The first incidence (may-2002), while driving approximately 40 MPH the engine shut-off and the steering lock. Luckily the vehicle came to a stop at the side of the road with no injuries. The vehicle eventually restarted and was returned to the dealership. They reprogrammed the PCM and said the problem was fixed. The same thing happened about 6-weeks later along the same stretch of road, and luckily again nobody was hurt. The vehicle was again returned to the dealer. This time they said that they can't find anything wrong and gave it back to us without a fix. I am afraid that next time it happens it will be in traffic and someone will be injured or killed. This vehicle should not be on the road.
At 30mph vehicle shuts off. This could cause an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
After 1st incident, ford replaced air idle control valve eec relay; after 2nd incident, ford replaced fuel pump relay and eec relay again. There is no warning when vehicle stalls, it occurs when driving and immediately steering and brakes fail.
While driving at night and without warning dashboard lights went out, resulting in driver unable to see speedometer or dashboard signals.
Car stalled during heavy traffic. Many irate drivers. No warning prior to stall. This has been the 4th time.
Vechicle stalls for unknown reason while driving.
My escape has stalled while going down the street at 40 MPH. This is my second escape to do this (my replacement for my first escape) I need help before we get into an accident.
Pe 01 043/engine stalling:consumer states vehicle stalls intermittently while driving, vehicle has been to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. Dealer updated computer software and there have been no failures since service, but difficult to know if fixed due to intermittent nature of problem.
2nd failure occurred 4/16/2002, while driving engine quit, no warning steering became stiff, braking was difficult, both incidents occurred while I was going down a hill coming out of a curve. I was able to get the vehicle off the road both times with some dificulty. I will be taking the vehilce back to dealer 2nd time on 4/22/02, first time they upgraded the PCM,apparently this was not the problem, if it happens again, after 2nd time to service, I will pursue wv lemmon law. I have just made the first payment on the vehicle. The first occurance happend 4 days after purchase.
Vehicle has stalled twice at 35-40 MPH, dealer has replaced delta pressure feedback sensor, eec relay, idle air control and did wds selftest, data logger road test.vehicle stalled in rush hour traffic. Consumer lost power steering and brakes, however consumer was able to slow to a stop, vehicle started right back up. Again when the vehicle stalled, consumer took it to the shop where they checked ground connections, replaced the idle air control unit and athe throttle body. Consumer was informed that they could not guarantee a 100% fix because they did not know what was really causing the prolem. Also, the alternator went out 5 days after consumer purchased the vehicle.
On 4/15/02 after driving for approximately a 1/2 hour on a clear day at about 35-40 MPH on slight downgrade without any indication car stalled. Lost all power including the steering and brakes and almost wrapped myself around a tree. Brought car to dealer and they replaced the PCM. Two days later my fiance was doing 60 MPH on li expressway when again without any indication the car stalled almost causing a major accident. Called mcdaniel ford and was told to call aaa to have car towed to dealer but they said they could not provide a loner because it wasn't figured into the cost of the car and that they have never heard of any such problems with the escape. Called aaa three times the first call at 2 pm on 04/18/02 and they could not get a tow until 04/19/02. Contacted ford on 04/18/02 and representative said that there were no similiar complaints and no recalls but to contact the dealer.
Vehicle stalled at 35-40 MPH. Dealer replaced ecc power relay. Mileage was 5162 miles. Vehicle stalled again at same speed on 15 april 2002, dealer reprogrammed TCM.
Car stalls while driving. Happened during deceleration on an interstate off-ramp.
The vehicle lost all power; steering, brakes, and electrical while driving at approximately 35 MPH. My employee's ford escape had the same problem at about the same mileage. Please note that my VIN number is 18 digits and could not be completely entered. ([xxx]) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 escape stalled while coasting 35-40 MPH down-hill. Engine, battery and oil lights illuminated on dash. Loss of power steering and breaks. Vehicle started up immediately after placing in "park" position. Dealership tested vehicle and found nothing out of the ordinary. Vehicle was 3 days old, 164 miles on odometer. This vehicle is the replacement to 2001 escape that stalled 4 times while coasting. Dealer replaced fuel pump, electronic engine control (eec) relay on separate occasions. Vehicle still stalled. Dealership very "pro-active" and willing to assist by offering rental car while testing both vehicles.
Not able to remove key from ignition when vehicle is turned off.
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