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Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute: Problems & Solutions

4133 messages,  Last post on Mar 24, 2013 at 5:59 AM

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#4115 of 4133 Re: $1500 Backfire Explosions [walter32] by mikeyt53

Nov 13, 2012 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: walter32 (Feb 29, 2012 7:59 am)
About 4 yrs ago I had the same issue with my 2002 Escape with the 3.0L and about 81,000 miles on it. Tried to start it & it wouldn't go immediately. Hit the key a 2nd time and a loud explosion & smoke erupted from under the hood. Scared the sh!t out of me when it happened. Blew apart the intake manifold & dented the hood from the inside. Cost me about $1100 in used parts to repair & the Ford dealer never did figure out what caused it. Dealer said initially i must have done something wrong to cause the thing to backfire but to this day i still have no idea what went wrong.

#4116 of 4133 Re: Something to check if your Escape has poor idle or stalling. [callahanescape] by nopromech5

Nov 19, 2012 (6:18 am)

Replying to: callahanescape (Feb 02, 2012 6:43 am)
After hundreds of dollars and replacing all of the mentioned in the original post, the hose did it, I found the bad hose, covered it with tape and it worked! The hose i replaced had a sleeve covering the hole. so it was hard to find.. I guess the sleeve was suppose to protect it. This also caused my gage cluster to go crazy when I accelerated over 55 mph. This was also corrected after replacing the hose. Hope this helps someone else. It was a great tip.

#4117 of 4133 Re: 2001 Mazda Tribute Woes [johnb1] by printerman1

Nov 20, 2012 (6:39 pm)

Replying to: johnb1 (Apr 08, 2004 3:23 pm)
our 2011 had similar problem..we found the lurching was the tranny gear hunting. This was corrected by software, and then a loud clunking sound (solenoid in the gear box)
NOW we had the heating motor switch (circular knob on the left), no heat on #1,#2...easy repair for us...solenoid under the glove compartment.

#4118 of 4133 faint thumping sound left side by printerman1

Dec 27, 2012 (6:57 pm)

noted this sound in the last few month, conveniently after the 60K warranty expired. Accelerates & brakes fine (except for the grunt sound just as you stop). My daughter confirmed its not my medication.
noting the sound occurs when Escape in motion.

#4119 of 4133 Re: faint thumping sound left side [printerman1] by hwmspec

Dec 28, 2012 (1:33 am)

Replying to: printerman1 (Dec 27, 2012 6:57 pm)
Most likely the universal joint. I replaced mine on a Mazada Tribute, thumping went away. Easy Fix.

#4120 of 4133 Re: running lights blinking? [semag] by daveg1952

Dec 28, 2012 (2:45 pm)

Replying to: semag (Mar 06, 2007 7:30 pm)
Blinking running lights are caused by a faulty "DRLM" Daytime Running Light Module" I've got the same problem. Seems Mazda wants $160.00 for a replacement and all of the part stores I've checked don't even list them. Might be best to go to a wreckers. It is located under the dash about where the drivers knees are. Good luck.

#4122 of 4133 Escape Cutting Out by siko

Jan 16, 2013 (9:20 am)

I have a 2002 Ford Escape 6cyl bought for my son. As ran well till recently. Now when overdrive kicks in and I start up a small grade it cuts out badly. Once I give it gas and the rpms go up it is fine. If I turn off OD it is fine. Has something to do with the low Rpms. Any suggestions

#4123 of 4133 Re: Something to check if your Escape has poor idle or stalling. [nopromech5] by brian2345

Jan 17, 2013 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: nopromech5 (Nov 19, 2012 6:18 am)
Hi, what hose(s) are you referring to please? Electrical? Which one(s)?
 
I appreciate your reply and help with this.
 
Thanks!
 
Brian

#4124 of 4133 Re: faint thumping sound left side [printerman1] by explorerx4

Jan 17, 2013 (3:22 pm)

Replying to: printerman1 (Dec 27, 2012 6:57 pm)
Check the sway bar end link. It's a vertical piece about 5 to 6 inches long.
I had one replaced that was bent. It should be straight.
You can go to fordparts.com to see what one looks like.

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