2007 Ford Escape electrical problems

Filed Sep 8, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · GA

When accelerating on the vehicle it would run fine till about a couple minutes driving then it would jerk and the rpm gauge would go to 0 and then back up the the right rpm

Filed Jun 5, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · NC · crash

ABS service light comes on intermittently, when light is on a "service brake system" warning comes across the guage cluster. While this service light is on the escape has little to no braking and requires upwards of 300ft to stop when going 45mph. Once the vehicle is brought to a stop you can hear the brake system attempting to pressurize but only making a repeated grinding noise directly in front of the driver in the engine bay. Once vehicle is parked and shut off the brakes continue to make the same grinding noise. After allowing the vehicle to sit over night you may get lucky and have fully functioning brakes or you may unlock the door and hear the grinding noise letting you know the abs warning will be illuminated once the car is started. I have currently rear-ended another vehicle while stopped at a red light because no matter how hard I pressed on the brakes my vehicle continued to roll forward into another vehicle. My vehicle passed inspection with zero obdII codes the day I bought the escape Friday, May 27, 2022. Exactly a week later on June 2, 2022 I experienced severe brake failure and rear ended a 2021 Toyota 4runner. No major damage was caused to either vehicle. Two days later on June 4, 2022 the brake system failed once again causing me to drive my vehicle off the road into the median to avoid an impact at 65mph on interstate I-85. I am a father to my 3 year old daughter, but I am unable to transport my daughter in fear of endangering her life because of a faulty brake system Ford refuses to recall.

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · MD

The theft system randomly sounds off for no reason. The theft light keeps blinking as the key is placed in the run position. The vehicle is having issues starting and there's no sound at all when turning the key. When the vehicle does start it stalls, so the gas pedal must be pushed almost to the floor. I must apply strong pressure to the breaks, so that I can stop and not crash. The problem is not changing and other ownsers are having these same issue with this truck. I've already had the battery checked, starter replaced, purchased a new key , and fob.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · CO

The alarm goes off at all hours every day for no apparent reason while locked & parked. The dealership had no way to fix it unless the horn was disarmed. I feel that is unsafe to have no horn.

Filed Jun 10, 2020 · Electrical · 131,000 miles · PA

For years my alarm goes off randomly, during the day to all hours of the night. When I'm driving the car the light inside will go on and off and on dashboard will say door ajar. I've called ford, I've asked the dealer and I've asked mechanics not with ford. Since the alarm is built into engine it can not be disabled. Only option is to pull horn wire so my neighbors will not be annoyed by my horn and alarm soundings at all hours. I've researched for years how to try to fix this issue, I've changed my car battery, I've changed battery in remote...nothing is working. Now the dealer is telling me there's a problem with the latch. Had my car in there many times for different things, but I refuse to pay 800. Per latch in the vehicle, since they're not even really sure it's a latch or which latch would be the problem. I'm very leary about disconnecting my horn for safety issues, but I'm let with no other choice. From what I understand this has been an ongoing issue with the ford escape for years and years. Now it's a safety issue not just annoying to my family and the neighbors.

Filed Feb 9, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 7,000 miles · NJ · crash

Within a month of purchasing vehicle, mileage 67,000, complete brake system failure. Could have been fatal and will be if not corrected. Many exact complaints found online. Vehicle failed to stop coming to light. Had to pull off the side of the road into a wooded area for the vehicle to stop. Felt like vehicle was sliding on road. Later realized it was a ABS system failure not sliding. Abs light is on. Brake system needs service light on. Emergency brake light stays on. Approximately 75% of the time, when first driving vehicle, only the service brake display is on. The vehicle will begin to buck/stutter, steering wheel shakes, and traction control warning light illuminates. After accelerating, that stops and returns to what I described.above. I read since there were no fatalities reported ford will not recall. I am certain there have been fatalities due to this problem, just not identified.

Filed Aug 22, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 25,000 miles · CO

White parked with the alarm on, the alarm goes off for no reason & the lights continue to flash possible running down the battery. This happens almost daily, even more than once a day while at work. Sometimes too far away for me to hear the alarm.

Filed May 24, 2019 · Electrical, Locks · 120,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle's alarm sounded on its own. The vehicle was taken to courtesy ford (located at 3921 w river dr, davenport, ia 52802, (563) 326-4011) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side door latch needed to be replaced, but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. *bf 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Electrical · 109,216 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. Upon inspecting under the hood, the contact discovered that the negative battery cable was extremely hot to the touch. Mac haik's southway ford (7979 interstate 35 access rd, san antonio, tx 78224, (210) 922-2222) was contacted and stated that diagnostic testing was needed. The contact declined due to the cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,216.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the horn would independently sounded. The vehicle was taken to north bay ford located at 1999 soquel ave, santa cruz, ca 95062, phone number: (831) 457-5858 where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger door sensor failed but the dealer informed the contact that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.