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#4019 of 4133 Re: no starting! [asus29] by ashley44

Jan 06, 2010 (6:21 pm)

Replying to: asus29 (Nov 04, 2009 5:39 am)
Sure, what the heck: First, this doesn't have anything to with "stalling and hard to start". Has to do with what I, and hundreds of other people have said since 2007--backed up by Ford's very own TSB and DTC publications. It's a "hesitation accompanied by a Theft light...mostly at speed, but sometimes while simply pulling out of a parking space. And, second, this has nothing to do--at least in my case and hundreds of other 2005 Escape owners cases--with Ethanol, because most of us do not utilize Ethanol but in fact just old Regular gas (as Ford recommends...at least in my manual--issued by, of all people, FORD. Thirdly, whom do you work for...and please avoid the "20 yrs as a Master Mechanic stuff."
 
P.S. Sorry if I've hurt your feelings, but there's so much of this sciolist pap on the web, in the guise of true knowledge I mean, that it's an insult to thinking and caring people...of which you are obviously one...I mean.
 
P.S.S. There will not be any direct e-mails, as requested by the mediator/moderator of this chat room...and a darned good request that is...!

#4020 of 4133 Re: 2006 Ford Escape [ap124] by pjr4

Jan 10, 2010 (4:16 pm)

Replying to: ap124 (Sep 08, 2009 9:53 am)
ap124,
I recently started having the same problem but it is more intermittent. It started happening in cold weather but I don’t know if that is a factor. Three times in the last 3 weeks the car will not start. It will not crank. The only sound is a relay contacting behind the dash board. In one case it started ten minutes later and was fine for about a week. When it happened a second time it would not start all day until the tow truck driver tried to start if several times. I brought it to the dealer, where I purchased the car, and left it for over a week where it was parked outside. It started every time they tried it. I took it back and used it for a week, it was fine in sub-20 degree temperatures and now it won’t start this morning. In addition I have been hearing a clicking noise behind the dash board when cursing in high gear. Have you had any luck resolving your problem? If so what did they find?
Thanks!
pjr4

#4021 of 4133 Re: no start when engine temperature is between 40 to 45 degrees fahrenheit [chrisadair0057] by pjr4

Jan 10, 2010 (4:21 pm)

Replying to: chrisadair0057 (Dec 05, 2009 11:24 am)
chrisadir0057,
I recently started having the same problem but it is more intermittent. It started happening in cold weather but I don’t know if that is a factor. Three times in the last 3 weeks the car will not start. It will not crank. The only sound is a relay contacting behind the dash board. In one case it started ten minutes later and was fine for about a week. When it happened a second time it would not start all day until the tow truck driver tried to start if several times. I brought it to the dealer, where I purchased the car, and left it for over a week where it was parked outside. It started every time they tried it. I took it back and used it for a week, it was fine in sub-20 degree temperatures and now it won’t start this morning. In addition I have been hearing a clicking noise behind the dash board when cursing in high gear. Have you had any luck resolving your problem? If so what did they find?
Thanks!

#4022 of 4133 Automobile batteries fail between 4-5 years by billjrva

Jan 12, 2010 (10:08 am)

Automobile batteries only last 4-5 years. Problem usually shows up on cold morning with solenoid clicking and no start. Today's batteries give no warning like slow cranking. My son's 2005 Escape would not start yesterday morning and had solenoid clicking away. Went to Walmart and bought a new battery for $68 and solved problem.

#4023 of 4133 Ford Escape by dahlbaby

Jan 13, 2010 (6:17 pm)

at the started to go it died put it in park, started it up no problem put it in drive it died and i just put in a new engine

#4024 of 4133 Re: 2006 Ford Escape [ap124] by pjr4

Jan 13, 2010 (8:04 pm)

Replying to: ap124 (Sep 08, 2009 9:53 am)
having the same problem with my 2006 escape. Dealer has been no help. Have you resolved the problem?

#4025 of 4133 Re: 2004 escape misfire [ihatemyescape] by teecee7

Feb 24, 2010 (2:25 pm)

Replying to: ihatemyescape (Jan 06, 2010 12:33 pm)
I read your complaint. Rest assure you are not the only on suffering. I have a 2006...I had the same problem.....I had to left my engine block, remove the oil found in the holders for the spark plugs.....also replaced Major Catalic Converter connected to the engine...replaced drive shaft twice.....replace the device, a major component that keeps the oil from leaking underneath the car.....complete sensor overhaul...6 engine sensors replaced because the keep going out...engine comes on and off continously....tie end rods rear need replacing...Transmission rebuilt $1500....went out without warning....just would not go....everything that I have mentioned occurred from 2008 until now....with another $2000 needed in repairs.....talk about a lemon...but, since I have certified mechanics repair my vehicle....I will not qualify for the lemon....but, I still owe on my vehicle.....just to inform you of what is to come next...good luck...try the Lemon Law, because your vehicle will endure these issue....

#4026 of 4133 Re: 2008 V6 Escape Stalls at speed [susie24] by yancey_12

Apr 03, 2010 (9:42 am)

Replying to: susie24 (Oct 10, 2007 7:24 am)
i am having the same problem ut mine is a 2005 hybrid and i almost got crushed by a semi on a nerrow road because it stalled right in the middle of driving and i had no where to turn off. it stalled over 10 times in about a 200 mile spand, any ides

#4027 of 4133 Re: 2008 Ford Escape Stalling Problem [cotuitboy] by cotuitboy

Apr 05, 2010 (9:10 am)

Replying to: cotuitboy (Jan 16, 2008 1:24 pm)
It has been 2+ years since I last posted and wanted to give an update on my 2008 Escape V6 Limited. Still idle stalls and more importantly rolling stalls. Rolling stalls comes and goes, but idle stall is pretty regular event. Had the car in the shop lots of times back in 08 and they actually documented that it rolling stalled(whoo hoo!), they changed some parts, cleaned some sensors and things seems to be a little better. Then some bad luck. The Ford dealer I was going to went out of business and with it all of my service history and proof that there was/is a problem. When both stall types came back I was forced by Ford to start all over again with a new dealer and none of my all service records were carried over. I called Ford directly and they said I was sh*t out of luck, your old records are toast and you need to start all over again. At that point I just figured it is less aggrivating to lose power stearing and breaks going down a steep hill than it is to deal with Ford. In the wake of all the Toyota problems I hope someone is listening, but I doubt it, I may make one more push for some type of resolution but will probably end up with me replacing the truck with something else(obviously not a Ford).

#4028 of 4133 Re: 2008 Ford Escape Stalling Problem [cotuitboy] by vg33e power

Apr 05, 2010 (9:55 am)

Replying to: cotuitboy (Apr 05, 2010 9:10 am)
Didn't you keep your receipts where it states the problem, resolution and parts replaced from the delaership you used to use before they went out of business? Those receipts should be the exact same records that the dealership had. Also, if parts were replaced under warranty to fix a problem. Any Ford dealership has access to OASIS which is Ford's mainframe to everything service related including TSBs, recalls and VIN specific performed recalls and parts replaced. Don't take any B.S. for an answer.

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