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Ford Escape Start Stall Idle Problems

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2002 Rough Idle, Engine light on by bayeclark
Sep 28, 2007 (4:53 am)
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A couple days ago, our 2002 Escape started running a little rough (basically idling or slow speeds) and the check engine light has come on. Does anyone know a likely cause? We have an appointment Monday to get it looked at.
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Re: 2002 Rough Idle, Engine light on [bayeclark] by ladyblue
Oct 02, 2007 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: bayeclark (Sep 28, 2007 4:53 am)

That happened to me with my PT Cruiser and it was the spark plugs and wires.
 
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Re: 2002 Rough Idle, Engine light on [ladyblue] by bayeclark
Oct 03, 2007 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: ladyblue (Oct 02, 2007 2:11 pm)

Thanks, it turns out our problem was plug/coil
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2008 V6 Escape Stalls at speed by willowoodfarm
Oct 05, 2007 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: bayeclark (Oct 03, 2007 6:34 am)

We have a 2008 Escape V6, 8900 miles, 120 days old, that stalls at speed. Sometimes you can restart in Neutral. We have been to the dealer 5 times and they finally are admitting they can make the problem happen. The first 3 times we had it in for this problem they thought we were crazy. Last week they said "we know what it is, "the fuel pump". Unless they got a bad fuel pump, they did not fix the problem. Now they say we know what is but are not sure what to do. I have absolutely no confidence in the dealer. He seems to be nothing more than a parts changer. We are located in a small town not in a metro area and just are not trusting these people. For example, the auto dimming rear view mirror does not work. They told us we did not have that option, but the window sticker says we do. They say the mechanic said we don't since he could not find any wires connected to the mirror. Guess what? There are wires connected to the mirror and the mirror works intermittantly. What should I do to get the problems corrected? They swear that they are talking to the zone office. This is the dealer I bought the Escape.
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Re: 2008 V6 Escape Stalls at speed [willowoodfarm] by susie24
Oct 10, 2007 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: willowoodfarm (Oct 05, 2007 6:15 pm)

Hi, I just read your e-mail..I will paste what I wrote on the 2008 escape message board.It is presently being fixed. I'm still concerned of it happening again.
  
Hi, I'm new here and I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place but I would like to know if anyone else has had this problem. My son purchased a 2008 Limited Escape in August and has had problems with it since..At first it felt like there was no power and it was going to stall out .He brought it back to the dealers twice and they said the computer found no problem which was hard to believe.Recently, it has gotten worse where it did stall out on a busy intersection with our 6 month old grandson in the back seat.They almost got into an accident . My husband took it right back to the dealers and he almost got hit because it stalled on him..Finally, got a phone call from the service center saying there is a big problem the transmission slips into idle..(no kidding!!) My son doesn't want it back especially with a baby on board..Just wanted to know if anyone else here experienced this....Thanks, Sue
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Re: 2008 V6 Escape Stalls at speed [susie24] by junebugg
Oct 14, 2007 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: susie24 (Oct 10, 2007 6:24 am)

I have a 2001 Ford Escape and have been having similar problems. When I was stopped, and would push the accelerator to go, the car would sputter like it was going to stall and wasn't getting any gas. Sometimes it would finally go, other times it would stall out. I've almost gotten in to several accidents because of it. I took it to the Ford Dealer who told me it was the IAC motor- so I got that replaced. Took the car home and was still having the same problems. Took it back to the dealer, and this time I needed a new MAF motor- so they replaced that and it still didn't fix the car. I took it back again, and they told me they could not find anything that was wrong and would affect the drivability of my vehicle. I begged to differ. So, I took it somewhere else, and after keeping the Escape in the shop for a week, they were unable to duplicate the problem. I was still having that problem, when then the car decided to start stalling out when I would put it in reverse or drive. Took it back to the shop, paid to get another part replaced last Friday, it worked fine for a week, and then this weekend I was driving and it started sputtering again, died when shifting in to reverse or drive, and completly lost power and died when I was driving down the street! I got it restarted and made it home ok, but I'm done with Ford and my Escape.
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2003 Ford Escape stalls out by coopchang
Jan 06, 2008 (5:41 pm)
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On four different occasions my Ford Escapr stalled with no power just after leaving my apartment. Started it right up & ran fine after. I took it to the dealership & they say no codes were tripped & basically told if it happens again & the check engine light goes on to have it towed in. This is very frustrating and the check engine light has never gone on. Any Ford mechanics have any advise? Thanks, John
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2008 Ford Escape Stalling Problem by cotuitboy
Jan 16, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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I am experiencing the same issues, my new escape stalls while idling and also when slowing down approaching stops in the road. I am also experiencing 2 and 3 turn starts, but that is the least of my worries. The stalling is a major problem and am having the same issue with the dealers, not knowing what to do. I did find out that Escapes dating back a few years have had similar occurances and a service bulletin has been put out (TSB-07-5-6). I am going to the dealer again and specifying this TSB be looked into.
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TSB-07-5-6 Get this taken care of! by mschmal
Jan 27, 2008 (12:33 pm)
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Some 2005-2008 Escape and Mariner vehicles equipped with a CD4E automatic transaxle and built from 8/1/2004 through 2/15/2007 may exhibit an engine stall when coming to a stop or when engaging the transmission into drive or reverse. This condition may be intermittent and often occurs after extended drives. There may be no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored. This may be caused by internal wear in the torque converter which prevents it from unlocking.

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