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#2892 of 3071 Re: Escape 2004 vibration at low RPM (1200-1400) [spereira] by rapidrick

Mar 01, 2008 (8:46 pm)

Replying to: spereira (Feb 23, 2008 9:36 pm)
" just bought a 2004 Ford Escape and the steerling wheel vibrates when I am stopped at a red light. The dealer tells me it is an idle and a tune up will take care of it, but it only has 55,000 miles on it and really should not need a tune up til 100,000 miles. Some tell me it is also charastic of the vehicle. Not sure what it is or who to believe but it is annoying..."
 
Put it in neutral at the light. Keeps the tranny cooler over the long haul and will get rid of your vibrating wheel.

#2893 of 3071 Re: Escape 2004 vibration at low RPM (1200-1400) [rapidrick] by lost

Mar 02, 2008 (11:30 am)

Replying to: rapidrick (Mar 01, 2008 8:46 pm)
Do you know the history of this vehicle? It is very likely that something was ignored if it was a lease vehicle and the previous driver knew that they were going to turn it in after the lease expired. Human nature being what it is dictates this.
  Did you test drive the vehicle or have it inspected before your purchase?

#2894 of 3071 Torque converter by glen_05

Mar 18, 2008 (9:41 am)

My 2005 Escape XLT, with 45,600 miles, has been experiencing engine cut off''s
when at a corner or a stop, with no other notable signs of trouble. Yesterday
the dealer was able to determine that the torque converter was "toast". Car was
new when purchased as it was the last on the lot for that model year, with little
dealer miles.

#2895 of 3071 2002 Escape OBD2 Connector by ibigdaddyme

Mar 23, 2008 (3:31 pm)

Where in the car is this OBD2 connector located? I have looked all over the drivers side compartment and under the dash and so far I do not see it.

#2896 of 3071 Re: NO power ford escape [basimalb] by ccfupdate

Jun 10, 2008 (8:07 pm)

Replying to: basimalb (Jan 31, 2008 2:41 am)
I too have a 2005 Ford Escape Limited which experiences the same problem of no power. It will slowly ramp up to full speed. Did you ever get an answer to what causes it?

#2897 of 3071 Re: NO power ford escape [ccfupdate] by emharris82

Sep 22, 2008 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: ccfupdate (Jun 10, 2008 8:07 pm)
I also had this problem. I took it to a friend who owns a mechanic shop and he replaced my idle control valve. Now my 01 Escape runs like new!

#2898 of 3071 2001 ford escape by drgums

Nov 23, 2008 (8:10 am)

Should I buy a used 2001 ford escape 6 cylinder 4 wd with 57000 miles on it for my daughter?
 
Any issues?
 
dealer asking 8k...i would offer much less...5K
 
should i move on?
 
thank you

#2899 of 3071 2001 Escape by gheimur

Nov 23, 2008 (2:39 pm)

I bought my wife a 2001 Ford Escape new in 2001. The reliability has been pretty
good. Not perfect. We gave the car to my daughter to use for her internship at college and now that she has a job we gave it to her, My wife bought a new 2008
ESCAPE Hybrid . Perfect car. The 01 Escape needed a brake booster and rear shocks t 94k The Maryland inspection station said they were leaking. Besides that nothing except normal maintenance. My daughter is even surprised how the 01 Escape has held its value. I feel that the car is solid, I saw one in an accident a month ago, the airbag went off and the girl walked out. Check out values on edmunds or kelly blue book and than make an offer. I also have a Saturn, that has been reliable. The saturns book value drops dramatically after a few years so you can probably get a great deal. The Escape runs great at 96k. would buy it again. Good Luck

#2900 of 3071 Re: 2001 Escape [gheimur] by drgums

Nov 23, 2008 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: gheimur (Nov 23, 2008 2:39 pm)
Thank you for your help

#2901 of 3071 2005 escape xlt v6 by vrdr9

Nov 25, 2008 (9:28 pm)

hi, just purchased an escape and already are having some noise issues. at low speeds there is a loud whine like tires . but as the speed gets higher around 65 or so it becomes more pronounced. it sounds like wheel bearings. anyone have any thoughts. thank you.

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