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#4085 of 4133 Re: help please!!! [wkay] by retired18

Apr 30, 2012 (3:01 pm)

Replying to: wkay (Apr 30, 2012 10:18 am)
I had the same problem on hot days,they changed the Idle control valve mounted on top of the engine . The problem has gone away.

#4086 of 4133 Re: 2005 escape stalls when shifted into gear [fgate] by skk13

Apr 30, 2012 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: fgate (Apr 25, 2012 3:32 pm)
I am having the same issue with mine. Been looking into it for quite some time and now they say the torque converter.

#4087 of 4133 2003 Escape stalls by coopchang

May 01, 2012 (7:53 pm)

Finally after 3 stalls in the past week which coincided with temperature nearing 90, the check engine light came on. I took it to the Ford Dealership and said please check the Idle Air Control Valve as recommended by many members here as well as a mechanic at my job. Ford called us back and said that was the problem! Got the Escape back and hoping for a stall-less future!!!!

#4088 of 4133 Re: HELP PLEASE. Ford Escape idle issues, running out of options [jch2122] by amy0676

May 24, 2012 (7:18 am)

Replying to: jch2122 (Sep 16, 2008 10:35 am)
Wondering if you ever found the problem. This is hapening to me right now and your the first person that I have found with like issues. I know from your post this was a while ago. Any insight would be nice.

#4089 of 4133 Re: HELP PLEASE. Ford Escape idle issues, running out of options [amy0676] by coopchang

May 24, 2012 (7:56 am)

Replying to: amy0676 (May 24, 2012 7:18 am)
After the iac control valve was replaced I still had the problem. I had the fuel pump replaced, expensive, that seems to have resolved the problem. Car is running good now. Good luck!

#4090 of 4133 Re: Idle issues update [callahanescape] by beentherbefore

Jun 09, 2012 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: callahanescape (Feb 14, 2012 3:56 am)
Hi, I'm going to look at a 2003 Escape with 3.0L engine and 165K miles that reportedly has a bad alternator. Most alternator change-outs for me on other vehicles have been relatively easy repair jobs. Why is this one so difficult?
Thanks for your help--Dennis

#4091 of 4133 alternator by undertakeress

Jun 28, 2012 (10:29 pm)

Because it's underneath the engine and you have to remove the wheel and strut to get to it...

#4092 of 4133 2001 Ford Escape Shakes in idle and while accelerating. by marquise189

Jul 18, 2012 (8:04 am)

My 2001 3.0L V6 Ford Escape Shake while in idle and while accelerating at about 45 - 55 mph. Sometimes I can speed up or slow down and it would stop. I only have this car to drive to college can you please help me ?

#4093 of 4133 Re: help please!!! [andrewrag] by bigw4

Aug 01, 2012 (10:41 pm)

Replying to: andrewrag (Feb 12, 2012 1:16 pm)
Can you email me a pic or give me a detailed description of where this bolt is in the escape please. Thanks

#4094 of 4133 2002 Escape Won't Start by tomchi

Aug 14, 2012 (8:22 am)

Frequently fails to start. Engine cranks but acts overchoked or vapor locked. IAC valve replaced twice, once because new part defective. Changed to different gas. No luck. Fuel pump OK. Only consistent fix is to remove gas cap, poke the vapor shutter to let in air, then start car.

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