While driving about 45 MPH, the vehicle shut down without warning. Engine check light appeared on the dashboard. *ak the cause was due to defective engine controls. Other problems are as followed: both rear door's body weatherstrips had come loose and were warped and the left rear quarter panel window. *scc
2002 Ford Escape engine complaints
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My ford escape stalled while driving down an exit ramp. I lost all steering and braking capability.
Ford escape stalled while driving, lost control of steering and brakes at the same time!!!
Today, at approximately 11:45 am est, I was driving about 35 MPH when all of a sudden I felt the steering tighten up and the brakes as well. I was unaware that my car had stalled out in the middle of the road. I coasted off of the road into a parking lot where I turned off my vehicle and restarted it. I had no problems after that. This is the second stall that has happened to my vehicle. The last one was in may 03.
While driving at 50 MPH engine failed without warning.
Between july and august of 2003 vehicle has stalled several times intermittently. The dealer kept the vehicle for one week but the problem re-occurred. Please provide further information.
Stiff accelerator pedel. Cannot make a smooth acceleration from a complete stop. The pedal doesn't seem to "give" until it's pushed too much. When it's pushed too much. There is a surge of acceleration and usually the tires just spin, whether it's raining, snowing or just plain dry out.
The engine on my 2002 ford escape stalls unexpectedly. It stalls while shifting gears at a standstill and while driving down the road. This last condition especially is quite dangerous as there is a loss of braking and power steering. Sometimes it will stall up to 5 times before getting it out of my driveway. It stalls when the engine is both cold and hot. I have had it to my ford dealer, who has even had it stall while hooked up to their computer. And still they have not solved the problem. I have had it in on 4 separate occasions since july 2003. It once stalled while my wife was driving it around a hairpin turn. Fortunately no one was coming in the opposite direction. It has been stalling since before july 11, when it was first brought to the dealer for this problem.
I am a consumer who has just purchased a used 2002 ford escape from a ford dealership in raleigh, north carolina. Have had a number of problems with the vehicle, including stalling while driving in heavy traffic. I brought the car into the dealership less than 2 weeks ago and specifically asked them to check it due to the sluggish and stalling behavior. I insisted that they do a diagnostic test, which they said they performed, but nothing showed up. Yesterday on the way to church, I had problems keeping it running after starting it. I had to maintain pressure on the gas pedal at all times.very time I got to a light or slowed for a turn, the car stalled and shut off, causing complete loss of power.*ak I called the dealership today and got very little help. They informed me that the car does not have a system to maintain record of the problem unless the vehicle has power at the time the problem occurs. They never mentioned anything else. They did say they would be glad to look at it....again. After that comment, I chose to go to your site to look for reports on the make, model and year of my vehicle. (*I researched this site to check for any problems with my vehicle, prior to my purchase but found no reports posted for recalls. Today while at the site, I noticed an area called defect investigations. That was quite informative. I never saw this section prior to my purchase. I consider myself a smart person, but I missed it.) the dealership must have been aware of these type of problems at the time of the sale, but did not bring them to my attention or fill me in. Even today, the service manager did not inform me of any problems with stalling in 2002 ford escapes. I do not look forward to continuing to expose myself nor my family to a safety hazard every time we get into our vehicle.
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
2002 ford escape, 23k000miles, stalled for the first time going less than 20 miles per hour onto freeway. At first I thought it was the battery, but then the car restarted immediately. I veered off the road but am very very frightened about this happening in a circumstance where I couldn't veer off the road. Does ford require a death before it will recall?
2002 escape stalled twice without warning - dangerous, as you are unaware when this happens except that the steering becomes tight, difficult to steer and braking is difficult. Happens while traveling at 40 MPH. No lights come on in the dash to let you know - very scary.
2002 ford escape has stalled in traffic 4 times since I purchased the car new 13 months ago. All 4 times the car was gliding down a hill. I lost all steering and brakes. I have almost hit other cars while trying to stop the car.*ak this is a extremely dangerous vehicle and should be removed from the road. I am extremely disgusted with ford for not telling me of this prior to purchase or my driving the car. I checked with ford and they did have a notice out on the problem prior to purchase but did not tell me of this potentially lethal problem.
Ford escape 2002 suddenly stalled on major road while going 40 MPH, was able to veer off into a side street but was scared to death.
2002 ford escape engine stalled while travelling about 30mph down road. Oil, engine, and battery lights came on and both power steering and power brakes failed. Had to leave roadway to avoid collision. Put vehicle in park and it restarted without problem. Currently at dealership.
The vehicle stalled while driving. This happened four times and the dealer couldn't determine the problem. Please provide details.
Engine stalls without warning. Loses all power. After three complaints, dealer still cannot diagnose.
Consumer states that while driving at 35mph and with no warning vehicle will stall ,and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
Engine stalls intermittently on my ford escape v6 when decelerating.
I have a 2002 ford escape. At 15,000 miles my engine blew. Two weeks earlier my sister who also has a 2002 ford escape lost her engine at 35,000 miles. Since then the car has been back for three rounds of repairs to the engine, the ball bearings, the power steering, and the coolant. This car is dangerous!
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle stalled due to a blown head gasket; 2 barrier inside of the engine.
Engine quit running while driving.
On two occasions, my 2002 ford escape has stalled for no apparent reason. The first time the vehicle stalled I was slowing down from approximately 45 miles an hour. The second time it happened I was exiting the interstate. Both times the vehicle stalled I lost the power steering capablilites, but was able to immediately restart it. This matter needs an immediate investigation before injuries or fatalities are reported. I had heard numberous complaints being filed with the federal safety agency about this problem, and I have contacted ford about the problem only to be told ford is not aware of any problems.
Consumer states while driving and without any indication vehicle traveled 40 MPH. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle stalled while coasting down a gentle hill at 40mph- difficult to steer and had to use emergency brake to avoid crashing myself and my infant into car infront of me.
Complete engine seizure at 17,000 miles. Number 2 and 5 cylinders are destroyed. We changed the oil every 5,000 miles and ford is fighting us on replacing the engine. After searching the federal safety agency, I come to realize we are not along. Burt ford arapahoe had been helpful, providing a rental car for free; however, they have not been forth coming on how many escapes have had similar problems.
My 2002 ford escape stalled while slowing down and going down a hill. I pulled to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. Of course there was limited breaking and the steering got very stiff. Luckily no other cars were around or there could have been an accident.
2002 escape xlt stalled at 40 MPH. Loss of brakes and steering. Very scary - fortunately I was not in major traffic. Took to ford dealership -bulletin found on it and "repair" made.
Engine started making a ticking sound - dealer said it has to be replaced. They also said they have replaced several others as the engine "blew" at high altitude - I bought this 2002 ford escape in colorado. The won't tell me exactly what's wrong and whether the new engine from the factory may also blow inthe future.
The vehicle stalled due to a faulty computer. *jb ph
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