After stopping at a traffic light I accelerated while making a left turn. During the turn the power steering locked up and the breaks did not work, the dash lights came on and I finally figured out that the engine had stalled. I coasted down the downhill slope and finally restarted the escape after putting it in neutral. Luckily, there was light traffic but this could have been very dangerous. When I called marshall ford east in cleveland, ohio they said they had never heard of this problem and since it had not happened again it was not further investigated.
2002 Ford Escape engine complaints
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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.
The vehicle has repeated engine stalling while vehicle is in motion or at a stop, then it will immediately restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the air flow sensor, and reprogrammed computer. Ts when the vehicle reached the operating temperature in gear at the idle, in park, the RPM would fluctuate and the vehicle would stall. The vehicle will then restart. Scc
Consumer stated on july 2, 2002 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a broken headlight and missing equipment from the vehicle, on july 23, 2002 the vehicle began experiencing stalling, brake and odometer problems, the brakes were replaced due to a flaw, the stalling and the odometer problems could not be duplicated, also there were problems with the speakers and the clutch sticking, consumer stated while the vehicle was parked, the parking brake disengaged and the vehicle rolled into a hotel.
Ford escape '02 stalled when going 40 MPH up the hill. Ts
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts
My escape was still new when I first experienced a total stall. I was on a downhill exit ramp from the interstate making a left hand turn onto a very busy one way street through an even busier intersection. I coasted at about 30-35 MPH down to make my turn and realized that I had no steering or power at all. I had to fight to make the left turn and get to the curb. The experience left me shaking in shock and fear for quite some time. I had no trouble restarting it after I regained my composure. I took it to the initial point of sale and was told they had not heard of any problems. They "could not duplicate the problem". I have had three additional stalls, a different dealer replaced throttle, air intake. Another stall. Since purchasing this vehicle the cd player has been worked on twice (the dash had to be replaced because the service tech scratched it considerably), the passenger front window rolls up out of the track and the passenger front door would not unlock. The door had to be taken apart to fix the lock assembly consequently the interior door was replaced because it had to be torn off to get to the lock. Cruise control works intermittently, the rear wiper doesn't work correctly, the transmission shifts hard, the front end makes noises when turned, not to mention a rattle in the back that will drive you crazy and a musty smell. As if this weren't enough, this morning it began running rough, backfired and the engine light came on and stayed on. I made it home, thankfully and had it towed to the dealer...again I am without my car! My husband works for ford in louisville, ky and we are trying to be loyal, but this is too much! We have had trouble with different cars in the past, but I am afraid of this vehicle. I have a 16 yr. Old son about to get his license. It has been hard for me as an experienced driver to handle these situations, but I am terrified that it could happen to him. Dt
Consumer states that while driving vehicle intermittenly stalls when gas pedal is depressed. Checked by dealer who advised can not duplicate problem.
This is the third time I have experienced engine stalling while driving. All vital functions froze so I lost steering capability, brakes, acceleration, etc. I could not restart the car until the car came to a complete stop (in the middle of an intersection) and I could put the car into 'park'. I have been fortunate to have only been going at lower speeds and side roads during all three instances so far. But driving in the d.c metropolitan area also requires a out of high-speed highway driving as well and I am extremely worried that I may not be so fortunate the next time! Dt
While traveling about 35 to 40mph and without prior warning . The vehicle will stall please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer state while traveling 25-35 MPH without any indication engine would stall in result of losing all power. Dealership and manufacture was contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
While driving, the engine completed quit running no power, no steering, no lights, radio, etc. I coasted to side of road and put car in park. I then re-started engine and everything seemed normal. I immediately took to dealership who told me there was a 'software glitch' and a chip needed reprogramming from the manufacturer. This problem has not occurred since then. But this could have been a tragedy had I been driving 80 MPH down an atlanta interstate; fortunately I was on an access road going 40-45 MPH. Dt
For no apparent reason engine stalled while driving in traffic. I was able to pull over and restart, but this could have been serious in heavier traffic or on freeway. Dt
Consumer states vehicle will stall at anytime. Took to dealer and dealer replaced computer. Please provide any further information. Ts
Consumer states that while driving at highway speed vehicle stalled out without any warning. Dealer contacted. Mr
Consumer states that while driving at 45 MPH vehicle stalled out without any warning. Contacted dealer. Mr
I have owned the 2002 ford escape aprx. 6 months. And have had a problem with it stalling while driving it. Once while driving aprx. 35 MPH on a corner going to the left. I didn't relized it had stalled untill I lost my steering, I was able to pull it off the road and that was when I relized it had stalled all that was on was the engine light. I went straight to the delership and they told me to make an appointment. So I did for the following week. At that appointment. They were unable to match the problem, so they sent me on my way. The next week my mom was driving it going aprx. 35 MPH. With several cars behind her when it stalled so she put it into neurtol restarted it than put it back into drive ( this is what the delership service dept. Told us to do so we wouldn't loose the steering or the brakes), and she continued home, and told me what had happened. I called the delership and they told me to bring it in. 3 days later they called and said they called the manufacture to see if they might know what the problem was, and they said this has happened befor and to replace the chip, it was a defect, so they did. I haven't had any problems with it till now 10-09-2002 aprx. 3000 miles later, when it stalled again while driving on a corner to the left aprx. 35 MPH. I called the delership again and they scheduled an appt. For the following monday 10-14-2002 on week later. The delership also offered me the forms to fill out for the lemon law to send in. I don't feel safe driving this SUV, it is a danger to my family, myself, and anyone I share the road with. This is a brand new SUV and should not have problems like this. Ford should do something about this. It is not safe!!! Mr
Consumer states that the vehicle will shut off while the consumer is driving at 35-45 MPH. The vehicle shuts off with out any warning. Mr
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr consumer was informed by the dealer that there is a silent recall on the vehicle in replacing the engine, consumer stated the first day of purcahse the vehicle started to shake and there was smoke coming from under the hood and then the engine light illuminated.
While traveling on the highway the vehicle will stall without prior warning. The dealership is aware of the problem, the dealer replaced a component in july but the problem reoccured in october. *mr *nlm
Consumer states while driving 35 MPH the vehicle would stalls. Vehicle been to the dealer on two occasions and the problem is reoccuring. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr
2002 ford escape will stall while driving. Steering wheel and brakes locked at the time of the stalling. The car becomes unmanuverable and the driver has to put the car in park in moving traffic in order to restart the car. Have brought this car in to the dealership 4 times now. Each time the dealership has attempted to repair the car by "re-calibrating" which means updating the software. The software updates have done nothing for the car as of yet. Confidence in the escape is no longer there and the driver(s) are stuck with a lemon that ford will not buy back. Car is very unsafe for driver and other driver's on the road. Mr
This vehicle has suffered complete power failure with no warning on four separate occasions. Speed each time was approximately 40 MPH. In each instance, the engine would restart immediately. The car has been checked by a ford dealer each time but they are unable to duplicate the condition and have made minor electronic/computer adjustments which have not solved the problem. They have advised us to wait for a recall notice from ford.
Problems with power assist, engine and brakes. Mr
Consumer states that the vehicle has an on going problem with stalling at multiple speed. Vehicle been to the dealer on five occasion and they are unable to duplicate the problem. Nlm
Consumer states that while driving at any speed the vehicle will shut off without any warnings. Everything else will also shut off like the power steering and braking. Contacted dealer
Consumer stated that while driving approx 40mph engine stalled w/o warning. Vehicle checked by dlr who advised can not duplicate problem. Nlm
On four separate occasions my 2002 ford escape has stalled while driving, creating extremely unsafe situations. Each time the vehicle has been proceeding downhill at approximately 40 MPH, and then stalls as foot is lifted off gas pedal. Stall causes loss of brakes, power steering, etc. Dealer has been unable to diagnose-- on first visit they suggested possible fuel contamination might have caused a stall. On second visit (8/15/02), dealer unable to recreate problem, no diagnosis made, although dealer did install software upgrade. Car has failed twice since then (8/16 and now on 9/30). Have notified dealer of most recent incident and bringing car in for service. To date there have been no accidents or injuries, but have been extremely lucky each time. Problem only occurs within first 5-10 minutes after engine start after prolonged rest. Mr
Engine stalled without any warning. No power assist for power steering and brake. I used park brake to stop the vehicle. After I shifted to park position and restarted the engine, everything was back to normal. This is very dangrous if other vehicles follows, especially on highway. Mr
While driving down hill 25-35mph the vehicle stalled out without warning. The dealer has replaced the relays in the engine, and the problem has reoccurred again. Provide further information.
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