- #3761 of 3838
-
2002 Ford Escape V6
by jmartin80
-
Jun 04, 2009 (9:47 am)
-
|
I have been having issues with my ac on my 2002 Ford Escape V6. The blower works fine but it will only blow hot air. I have check the freon level and it is full. It sounds like the compressor is engaging. Does anyone have any ideas?
Thank You.
|
- #3762 of 3838
-
Re: 2002 Ford Escape V6 [jmartin80]
by vg33e power
-
Jun 04, 2009 (3:10 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: jmartin80 (Jun 04, 2009 9:47 am)
Have you checked that the temperature blend mechanism is working properly? It may be stuck on hot therefore blowing warm to hot air when A/C is on. Just a thought!
|
- #3763 of 3838
-
2005 Ford Escape ABS light
by fordfan1961
-
Jun 23, 2009 (3:59 pm)
-
|
|
Our Ford Escape decided to light up the ABS brake light. We are unsure of the problem. Should pulling the wheels and checking the brakes be the first thing we do. I am laid off and do not have acess to a diagnostic tool.
|
- #3764 of 3838
-
Re: Mazda Tribute 2001 a/m stuck in reverse gear won't move [SharonMac]
by jma11
-
Jun 23, 2009 (7:11 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: SharonMac (Jan 06, 2009 9:21 am)
Ok, the transmission end of the cable has a plastic press fit part that wears out allowing it to slip off of the shift arm receiver . You can pay $80 plus labor to refit a new cable that will fail again the same way, or it seems your mechanic has a way to replace the bad end of the cable with a better clamp (hopefully). My '01 Tribute cable end failed at 80k miles and I was able to work up a solution by press fitting some vinyl tubing over the receiver, pushing on the cable end and plugging the open end of the tube w/ a set screw. As long as the tubing is in tact there is no way for the cable end to slip off, I'll keep and eye on it  .
|
- #3765 of 3838
-
Re: 2005 Ford Escape ABS light [fordfan1961]
by beachstringer
-
Jun 24, 2009 (3:31 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: fordfan1961 (Jun 23, 2009 3:59 pm)
I don't know a lot about mechanics, however I do know that some of the auto parts stores (like Auto Zone) have the diagnostic computer reader and will plug it into the auto computer system and tell you what the problem is without charge. That way you can assess the immediate need of the auto. Hope this helps, and hope you get back to work soon.
|
- #3766 of 3838
-
Re: 2005 Ford Escape ABS light [beachstringer]
by vg33e power
-
Jun 24, 2009 (1:56 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: beachstringer (Jun 24, 2009 3:31 am)
Autozone USED to lend you the diagnostic tool to pull the DTC (code). However, the laws have changed since April 1st and they are no longer allowed to do this. You will have to buy the diagnostic tool or know of someone that has one and can lend it to you. Good Luck!
|
- #3767 of 3838
-
Re: Mazda Tribute 2001 a/m stuck in reverse gear won't move [jma11]
by jma11
-
Jun 26, 2009 (1:19 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: jma11 (Jun 23, 2009 7:11 pm)
Here's my fix:
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0e12f2/5!keywords=#MSG5
|
- #3768 of 3838
-
Re: 2005 Ford Escape ABS light [vg33e power]
by racenut
-
Jun 27, 2009 (4:57 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: vg33e power (Jun 24, 2009 1:56 pm)
I work for autozone and we still lend the scan(DTC) tool
|
- #3769 of 3838
-
Re: 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE MPG question, ONLY 14/16 city/highway [gangkou]
by ggrreegg
-
Jul 04, 2009 (12:46 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: gangkou (Feb 20, 2007 5:40 pm)
I have a 03 with a 2.8 V6 and with a moderate load on vacation my last recorded MPG going into Ks was 30.5 (with a tail wind) coming back to Az going from denver to grand junction (thru the rocky mountains) I avg. 28 MPG. In town and around with A/C I always get 20-21 MPG. It was a salvaged vehicle that I rebuilt. I have to run 25 psi in the front and 24 psi in the rear tires around town cause of the rough streets. On the highway they are 34 front and 32 rear and I drive 65 mph.
You have a I-4 and you are under powered. Some suggestions I would offer you are: Air up your tires as high as you can stand them. Don't drive over 65, don't use the cruise control on any hills, coast up them and slowly regain speed going down a hill. Put a vacuum operated A/C clutch cutout so when you accelerate your extra 6-9 hp used on the A/C compressor is available or turn the A/C off when accelerating. Take the worthless luggage rack off of the roof. Don't stop light to stop light race. Switch to full synthetic everywhere, diff x 2, trans, motor. Switch to Bosch plus four platinum plugs and change ur air filter every 5K miles and do not use K&N unless you oil and rub the inlet side in powdery dirt prior to reinstallation, other wise they don't work.
|
- #3770 of 3838
-
Re: 2005 Ford Escape ABS light [racenut]
by vg33e power
-
Jul 06, 2009 (9:30 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: racenut (Jun 27, 2009 4:57 am)
WOW! are you in California? I have been to three different ones in So Cal and all three told me the same thing..."we don't lend them out anymore, but you can buy one starting at $59.99"
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
SUVs 
