2009 Ford Escape: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 4, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

Just backed out of a parking space at a shopping plaza and proceeded forward. Applied the breaks to allow another car to enter the parking lot when my breaks failed. The ABS was flashing on the dash and I coasted slowly and finally put it in park. The other driver was upset that I didn't stop. I restarted the car, as it stalled and proceded slowly to my home where I parked it.

Filed Dec 18, 2023 · Engine · CA

The engine turn off while driving on the freway, was the most scary thing for me and my kids , I have a mechanic check teh vehicle but I couldn't find anyhting, the battery and oil ligth come on the dash board, I had to pull over adn turn teh emergency light and pull over

Filed Jan 5, 2023 · Engine · 107,573 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost motive power and stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the roadway. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and the smoking ceased. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that a spring inside the piston was fractured and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 107,573. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Engine · 140,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact replaced the camshaft sensor himself; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the camshaft sensor and another unknown sensor had been previously replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

Vehicle shut down while in motion.

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 42,460 miles · IL

On july 9, 2019 I was exiting the expressway and my vehicle began stalling at which time the odometer went down from 50 down to 0 immediately causing me to pull over to the side. Thank god I was already in the processing of exiting. No warning lights on the dashboard at all. I turned the car off, and then turned it back on. I took my car to firestone who was unable to perform a diagnostic at the time, and suggested that I bring it back. This is very dangerous and of great concern. This vehicle has only 42,460 miles or so on it, and I don't feel that I should be encountering this problem. I have had it since 2010 and at the time purchased at 18,000 miles or so. I drive my vehicle locally only. I have read that this a problem with ford escapes, and I believe that this issue should be listed as a recall. Please help!

Filed May 28, 2019 · 72,000 miles · AL

My car stalled out on me twice on on busy roads. The throttle body had to get replaced. The vehicle was stationary at a red light both times.

Filed Mar 23, 2019 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CA

While driving on streets and highway, engine will stall out, complete shutoff, with no warning signs or lights. The computer is not storing any codes indicating faults. After a stall, can put the car back in park or neutral and restart. Most commonly occurs when transitioning from braking to acceleration.

Filed Dec 12, 2018 · Engine · 105,000 miles · MT

The wrench light on the dash comes on and the car will suddenly stall while I am driving it. It just shuts down without warning--no engine problems apparent, like sputtering or any other warning sign. It is scary, as I have almost been rear-ended twice. I put it in neutral and start it, and it starts again without a problem, but it is very dangerous. I have not had the issue resolved by a mechanic.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 117,500 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 65 MPH, an alarm sounded and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to a parking lot to attempt to restart the ignition, but the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to asheville ford lincoln (611 brevard rd, asheville, nc 28806) where the power steering module was replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,500.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · FL

Intermittent rough idle/stalling at traffic lights as well as hesitation when accelerating at all speeds. Throttle body replaced under extended warranty when issue first presented last year; symptoms persist without check engine light; independent mechanic unable to diagnose/reproduce issue. Issue has been occurring for the last twelve months without resolution.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 98,000 miles · MA

Vehicle stalls/shuts off randomly while in motion driving. This has happened several times while on side streets and on the highway. Recently happened twice within 30 minutes. Extremely dangerous.