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Ford Escape/Tribute: Care & Maintenance

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#47 of 91 Re: 2003 Escape Paint Problems [73deacon] by jastump

Aug 10, 2006 (11:44 am)

Replying to: 73deacon (Jul 16, 2006 9:26 pm)
As a matter of fact.... I have exactly the same problem with my paint....in exactly the same areas. I have a 2003 Ford Escape and when I first reported the paint problems to the dealership, it had about 70,000 miles on it. I was told by the dealership (Pearce Ford Motors in Kentucky)that there was nothing that they could do because it had too many miles on it. I'm not happy with Ford's lack of concern and I will be taking further action. It would be nice to have the paint last longer than the payments!

#48 of 91 Re: 2003 Escape Paint Problems [73deacon] by debbiew2

Aug 30, 2006 (11:04 am)

Replying to: 73deacon (Jul 16, 2006 9:26 pm)
I have a large spot at the bottom of my back window also. Last year I had it at the windshield, the dealership covered it eventhough it was out of warranty. This year they will not. I'm trying to find out how I can locate the Ford rep in my area. To me mileage doesn't have anything to do with the paint. If anyone knows how to contact a Ford rep in the Northern Virginia area, please let me know

#49 of 91 paint problems by csos1

Sep 14, 2006 (5:27 pm)

I have a 2003 ford escape with 50,000 miles. The front hood has bubbles on it and the paint chips off from them. I have 3 of them at this time.. Does anyone know of any recourse?
I've owned 20 year old cars that have never had such obvious paint defects or problems!

#50 of 91 Re: 2003 Escape Paint Problems [debbiew2] by csos1

Sep 14, 2006 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: debbiew2 (Aug 30, 2006 11:04 am)
I also have paint problems. I have 3 bubbles on the front hood of my car that peeled and exposed the metal.. Has anyone found out if ford will repair?

#51 of 91 Re: Paint on 2003 Tribute ES [mbd57] by csos1

Sep 14, 2006 (5:31 pm)

Replying to: mbd57 (Jan 13, 2006 2:42 pm)
I don't have a tribute but I do have a 2003 escape and I'm having paint problems. The front hood has bubbled the size of a quarter and the paint peels right off!! Probably the same paint was used for both cars

#53 of 91 Press Request by KarenS HOST

Nov 08, 2006 (8:27 am)

A local television station is looking to interview consumers who own a Ford Escape who might have corrosion issues in the interior of the vehicle. The current customer is saying that there is corrosion underneath the dash (near the glove box). Please send an e-mail to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Friday, November 10, 2006 by 2:00 PM PST/5:00 EST containing your daytime contact information.

#54 of 91 Re: Paint on 2003 Tribute ES [csos1] by fordtough3

Jan 15, 2007 (3:00 am)

Replying to: csos1 (Sep 14, 2006 5:31 pm)
I have a 2003 Ford escape with 54,000 miles that has paint peeling in two locations "top of cab near windshield and back hatch near corner of glass. Ford customer service offered to pay half of the Ford dealer $850.00 repair quote. Has anyone had more success in getting the repair paid in full when their lame 36,000 mile "paint" warranty has already expired?

#55 of 91 Mazda 2005 Tribute Accelerates during Braking! by genome1

Jan 31, 2007 (6:54 am)

I purchased a new 2 wheel drive 2005 Tribute 9 months ago. It now has about 14,000 km. An intermittent problem began 2 weeks ago. During braking to a stop (city driving, no ice or rough pavement), there is sudden resistance of the brake pedal combined with the sound of some sort of pump or fan motor from the rear of the car PLUS a distinct acceleration forward; ie it feels as if the car is being pushed forward. Further pressure on the brakes does nothing. In order to stop the car from moving forward, I have to release the brake (which causes the car to surge forward) and immediately hit the brake pedal, which is now working properly and stops the car. The feeling of acceleration and the sound of the "pump" stops as soon as I release the brake and then hit it again. Since this has only happened when I'm braking behind a stopped car, I don't have time to check whether the tachometer is racing; I'm too concerned about rear-ending the vehicle ahead. The dealer has driven the car for a week and has not experienced the problem. He says the ABS system is working properly. I have never been in a situation where ABS has activated. My theories: (i) the ABS system is malfunctioning. Rather than shuddering the car to a stop with its intermittent braking, the ABS is seizing up.
(ii) the faulty accelerator cable problem that resulted in a 2004 Tribute recall exists in my 2005.
However, if the engine were revving, I would hear it from the front of the vehicle. The noise I hear that accompanies the acceleration comes from the rear and sounds like some sort of pump motor, not like the engine at all. This is a front wheel drive vehicle, not all wheel drive. I'm not crazy; my adult daughter was in the car with me once when it happened!

#56 of 91 Re: Mazda 2005 Tribute Accelerates during Braking! [genome1] by tveilleux

Jan 31, 2007 (8:38 am)

Replying to: genome1 (Jan 31, 2007 6:54 am)
I have had the throttle cable problem in my 2002. It was not related to braking. You are clearly experiencing a problem with the braking system, most probably associated with the ABS since your hear some pump-type of noise from the rear end. The ABS should not be kicking in under normal driving conditions. However, the ABS might be reacting to some external signal that tells it to kick in, so it may be working fine itself. There may be a problem with the master cylinder or power booster that is giving you the hard pedal sensation and fooling the ABS as well.

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