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#3835 of 4133 Re: 2010 Escape XLT 4WD [eleteacher08] by beachstringer

Nov 16, 2009 (9:26 am)

Replying to: eleteacher08 (Nov 15, 2009 12:45 pm)
Hi- Bought a 2003 Escape new in October 02. Have been very pleased except for 2 issues. At about 73,000 I had 3 cylinders which had the coils go bad. 2 weeks apart. Each plug has a coil, with a boot over them. The plugs are to be changed every 100,000 miles, but the boots failed, so the coils blew. $1200 later I replaced all the boots, the 3 bad coils and new plugs all the way around. Ford denied any responsibility- I requested they pay half and documented everything- but understand they changed the composition of the boot - so??? Any rate the other thing , both my wife and I find bad about the Escape, is the shortness and hardness of the front seats. They may have changed the firmness and length by now, but if not the legs really tire on a long trip. Other than that I think it is the best small SUV on the market. Oh and do not get a 4cyl. Get the 6. Hopes this helps.......

#3836 of 4133 Re: 2010 Escape XLT 4WD [motrcyclr] by eleteacher08

Nov 16, 2009 (5:52 pm)

Replying to: motrcyclr (Nov 15, 2009 5:44 pm)
Didn't even think of that! I'll call an AAMCO repair center and Goodyear or Firestone store tomorrow! Thanks!!!

#3837 of 4133 Re: 2010 Escape XLT 4WD [beachstringer] by eleteacher08

Nov 16, 2009 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: beachstringer (Nov 16, 2009 9:26 am)
Thank you for letting me know about the coils. I will also mention this to the dealership. I am just nervous about it because this is the first car my husband and I have bought. I think that I just had a bad experience with my Focus. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed driving it but having to deal with it breaking down alot is a mess. Hopefully, this time we will have a better experience! *Crosses fingers*!!!

#3838 of 4133 Re: 2010 Escape XLT 4WD [nitrous93] by eleteacher08

Nov 16, 2009 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: nitrous93 (Nov 15, 2009 7:46 pm)
Thanks so much for your positive feedback! I will definitely stick to the manual and take good care of my Escape, just like I did with my Focus. I guess I just need to stick to my first choice then and get an Escape!!!

#3839 of 4133 Tribute Airbag Light by rhiannon1

Jan 29, 2010 (5:18 pm)

Last week I took a tight corner in my 2003 Tribute and something metallic rolled across inside the dashboard. Then the airbag light came on. It was off and on intermittently for 3 days then it started flashing code 7-4 when the cars starts before it stays on. Might anyone know what that code means?

#3840 of 4133 Re: Tribute Airbag Light [rhiannon1] by beachstringer

Jan 30, 2010 (6:00 am)

Replying to: rhiannon1 (Jan 29, 2010 5:18 pm)
I have a 2003 Escape - same vehicle as the Tribute. I have the same issue that started over 1 year ago. I spoke with the Ford dealership and they advised I probably needed a new sensor. As I recall it started in the cold weather but who knows, it could have been a sharp turn as well. I choose not to fix it due to the potential cost. Soooo, the light remains on. The dealer advised the bag would not just inflate on it's own and it would probably work normally in a crash. But I don't intend to test that. Of course this does not answer your original question....

#3841 of 4133 2002 v6 ford escape oil light flicker by pkb4453

Feb 05, 2010 (6:15 pm)

the oil light started flickering the other day when i was on a moderately steep grade and standing still in drive. checked oil and added half a quart. this has been the norm after about 2300 miles following an oil change due to a minor leak that appeared after about 80000 miles, don't know from where. light still flickers even though oil level is fine. sensor,pump, wiring.... any ideas?

#3842 of 4133 2002 Tribut LX V6- Electrical Problems by jeffb0101

Feb 11, 2010 (9:56 pm)

I have a 2002 Tribute LX V6 that appears to have developed some electrical problems over the past few days. When I went to start it yesterday, the battery was dead and it needed to be jumped off. I had it jumped off and drove it to work and turned off the engine. When the engine was turned off, all electrical appears to die (including the odometer and PRND321 which is always on) and the car has to be locked manually. I did not think anything of it as the battery is as old as the car. Jumped it off again and drove home and it actually started again, although it did take awhile. Fast froward to this evening- the car has been sitting for 24 hours and was started without having to be jumped off, but the electrical system is still dead unless the car is running. We took the car in and had the battery replaced tonight, but the electrical system is still dead. Please note that the interior lights and radio are also not functioning when the car is running and the gauges are still "sweeping" once every time the car is started as if it is doing some type of self-test. The mechanic suggested that perhaps there is something wrong with the computer or electrical system. The car currently has 117k miles on it and has had issues with the airbag light since day one, but has really only had the fuel pump replaced as far as repairs. I find it strange that the electrical system is dead once the car is off but will function when the car is one. Please note that the before mentioned radio and interior lights do not function regardless of the ignition position.
 
Has anyone else ever seen/had this problem?? I checked the radio fuse and it appears to be fine, but have not had a chance to check any other fuses.

#3843 of 4133 Re: 2002 Tribut LX V6- Electrical Problems [jeffb0101] by vg33e power

Feb 12, 2010 (8:16 am)

Replying to: jeffb0101 (Feb 11, 2010 9:56 pm)
It could be the GEM (General Electronics Module) that controls pretty much all the electrical functions of the vehicle. Perhaps, the dead battery and jumping it made it go haywire.

#3844 of 4133 Re: 2002 Tribut LX V6- Electrical Problems [vg33e power] by jeffb0101

Feb 12, 2010 (8:38 am)

Replying to: vg33e power (Feb 12, 2010 8:16 am)
Thanks. Do you think this is a difficult and expensive problem to remedy?

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