On three occasions about two months apart, starting in oct 2001 my ford escape stalled while driving. It has been to the dealer the first and third time, the most recent being 2/4/02. A "fix" has been made, but whether that takes care of the problem remains to be seen.
2002 Ford Escape engine complaints
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While driving at 45-50 MPH vehicle will automatically shut off, all lights went out; however, lights on dashboard came on. Contacted dealer, and dealer could find the cause.
At 40 MPH the engine stalled out. I had to pull off the road and re start the engine. Loss of power to major components. If I had been 100 feet further down the road a major accident would have occurred due to 90 degree turn. Selling dealer has been contacted, due to be inspected 2/5/02.
While driving and without warning, vehicle stalls, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer and is currently waiting for a new part that may not correct the problem.
While driving engine shut down, could not restart, engine would turn but not start, towed to dealer, dealer investigated problem, they determend that one or more internal parts have failed, new engine to be installed.
Engine failed while traveling at 60 MPH (in cruise control) on interstate highway. Dealer diagnosed problem as seized engine. Failure was sudden and without warning.
Vehicle would not start in grocery parking lot. Towed to dealer. Tow driver said third escape under 3000 miles he's towed recently that would not start.
Vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power and engine failed while operating on major washington d.c. Interstate. Vehicle could not be restarted although ample power appears to be available for electrical demands. Vehicle towed to owners home.
2002 ford escape xlt has now stalled three times resulting in loss of steering and brakes---having investigated this vehicle on my own I've found several other identical cases. Ford needs to find out what is causing these failures and recall these vehicles before someone is seriously injured.
Brand new 2002 ford escape xlt automatic 4x2 stalled 5 times driving it home from the deaer after buying it. Lost power steering and bower brakes at over 35 MPH. Dealer does not know what the solution to the problem is at all.
Engine stalled while driving downhill. Was either braking or decelerating by letting up on gas. Check engine, airbag, and possibly oil lights came on. Power steering and brakes failed. Was able to pull off the road and stop vehicle with hand brake. Shifted vehicle into park and restarted. Had been driving for approx. 1/2 hour (15 miles). Weather was cool and clear.
Engine cut off while traveling 40-45 MPH. Loss of power steering and power brakes. Dash lights illuminated. Luckly no other traffic was on the road. I put the vehicle in "park" and it started right up. Dealer has no explaination for loss of power, but several other ford excapes have experenced the same problem. Due to the number of reported excapes stalling I am afraid to drive mine in heavy traffic.
On two occasions engine stalled while driving down hill. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer stated that when the engine stalled with no warning, the steering got sluggish and the brake pedal got stiff.
While attempting to pass a car on the interstate, engine died. Thick white smoke engulfed the back window from the exhaust. Was momentarily unable to see anything in back on the car. I lost all power steering and power brakes . I was able to make it to the side of the road. The car was towed and when dealer looked at it was "locked up" the engine was replaced.
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Engine suddenly stopped completely, restarting it was impossible. All power was lost and flames were shooting from rear of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the consumer stated that this created an extremely dangerous situation in heavy traffic.
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.
While driving down the interstate at around 70 MPH, the vehicle made a clunking noise and the engine stopped. This all happened within 30 seconds. I was able to coast over to the side of the road without incident. The problem was a seized engine and ford is replacing with a new one.
Vehicle was going 45mph and stalled without warning. Consumer had only owned vehicle for 4 days. Dealer couldn't find a cause, but kept it to inspect further and gave consumer a loaner vehicle.
Vehicle stopped running while at speed on the road. Dealer diagnosed problem as a seized engine. The 3.0 l v6 engine is going to be replaced. Vehicle only had 331 miles on it.
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