2003 Ford Escape: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Transmission · 229,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Mark mclarty ford located at 4400 landers rd, north little rock, ar 72117, (501) 945-1200, was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v606000 (power train) and 04v165000 (power train), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 229,000.

Filed May 21, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 202,871 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving 20 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The only functioning warning indicator on the instrument panel was the check engine indicator. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil continuously. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was emailed, but did not reply. The failure mileage was 202,871.

Filed May 14, 2018 · MS

The engine will stutter and stall (after driving fine) and will then the engine shuts down. I lose power steering and brakes - if the car restarts, it will shut down again when I press on the brake. I had it towed recently to a shop and they could find nothing wrong. It happens off and on - I found a similar issue with previous ford escapes and there was a recall in 2004, but my vehicle was not affected (it was made at the same plant as the recalled vehicles. This happened to my husband in a busy intersection and happened to me in a parking lot - it is very scary when it happens.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,000 miles · CA · crash

On many occasions, the engine has stalled while at a stop or going about 10 MPH. Two times the engine has stalled on the freeway going over 60 MPH, causing my car to be side swiped and stranded on the side of the freeway.

Filed May 19, 2017 · Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start several times without warning when the key was turned in the ignition. In addition, the vehicle stalled without warning more than once. The rpms raced and, at times, the instrument panel would become dim upon experiencing an electrical short or internal failure. The dealer was notified of the failures and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact was uncertain if the vehicle would be repaired because the dealer stated that there was a manufacturer recall for these failures; however, the VIN was excluded. The recall details and failure mileage were not available. *tt

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v165000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Transmission · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The ignition coils, spark plugs, and manifold gasket were replaced. One month later, the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics where the ignition coils, spark plugs, and manifold gasket were replaced again. The failure persisted. The technician stated that the power train control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Mar 26, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 103,500 miles · TX

Vehicle stalls or will not start as described in ford recall number 04s13. I have replaced multiple parts including fuel pump, gas cap, fuel filter,etc. And now I found that there was a problem with the PCM programming on this vehicle. I purchased this truck used and do not know if this was serviced. This is a dangerous problem as stalling can cause an accident.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Suspension · 230,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise heard as the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the lower control arm became detached from the sub frame, which had extensive corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the lower control arm, the sub frame and the cv joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v165000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed May 5, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 130,000 miles · CO

We bought my 2003 ford escape june 13th 2012 for 8k. We drove around town and made a quick stop before going home. The escape would not start back up. We bought a new battery had that placed. Attempted to drive and the truck started and shut back off. We finally got it to start got it back to the dealer and they replaced the entire fuel system. We got on the highway a few day later the car stalled out. So for the past 20 months of owning the car it stalls out at home, on the road, and on the highway. I drive to work and home. Once it has been driven it shuts off. I have taken it to two dealerships including the one that I bought it from groove ford in colorado and 8 other mechanics. They cannot diagnose what the problem is as the computer does not state what's wrong. I have put thousands of dollars into this SUV. As well as asking other ford escape owners that I see driving around town if they have had this experience. It is totally unsafe to drive a vehicle that stalls while you are driving. Please tell ford to look into this. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 140,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warning. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling vehicle speed control) however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle later stalled while traveling 60 MPH and the contact was able to stop the acceleration failure by forcefully applying the brakes. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The dealer inspected the vehicle and advised that the throttle needed to be cleaned or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Engine · 120,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The technician diagnosed that the rear plugs had popped out, causing damage to the coil pack. As a result, the coil pack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 181,000.