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#24 of 40 Re: 2011 Ford Escape Rough Idle [mistymorning16] by bj02176

Mar 28, 2011 (1:58 pm)

Replying to: mistymorning16 (Mar 25, 2011 12:15 pm)
I had a 2010 4 cyl Escape and never had that problem, but had lots of other problems, brakes, transmission, etc, rear hoot noise when accelerating from a stop. I have since gotten rid of it
 
I believe the 2011 is just the same as the 2010.
 
Not up to the standards of my 2005 Escape which had rear disc brakes and a full size spare mounted on a rim that matched what was on the other 4 wheels.

#25 of 40 My 2011 Ford Escape Problem by mistymorning16

Apr 10, 2011 (4:02 pm)

Update on my 2011 Ford Escape Idling Rough - apparently most of these vehicles run rough. I tested another brand new vehicle and it idled worse than mine, and the shop foreman said I was lucky mine ran the way it did. I'm surprised Ford has not done anything about this. Obviously not many people have complained very loud about this problem. I was told I have to live with it, so I will. Thanks to all that gave advice.

#26 of 40 Re: My 2002 Ford Escape EGR valve blew a Hole in it. [streakk58] by streakk58

Apr 10, 2011 (11:27 pm)

Replying to: streakk58 (Mar 14, 2011 11:27 pm)
Found my problem. The rear cat was plugged. A garage mechanic friend of mine took it out and put the pedal to the floor. It would not go over 35 mph and the rpm was at 4000. I thought he was going to blow it up, but all that happen was my new EGR valve blew again. When he noticed it ran better, after it blew, he knew there must be a blockage in the exhaust. He said the exhaust was being forced so strong through EGR valve that it got so hot, it melted and the extra pressure blew a hole in it. When we took the cat off you could see some light through it, but it obviously was not enough. We ran a pipe down the middle of it and now it runs great! Idles great. Gas mileage is about 23 now on the highway doing 70-75 mph. I put my foot into it and it screams down the road, never ran better. Hope this helps someone!

#27 of 40 Re: My 2011 Ford Escape Problem [mistymorning16] by hackattack5

Apr 12, 2011 (8:16 am)

Replying to: mistymorning16 (Apr 10, 2011 4:02 pm)
I have a 2011 Ford Escape. it is a 4 cylinder 2.5 liter automatic. it idles at 800 RPM in neutral and 700 RPM in drive. It does not shake or idle rough. When you wanted to check a different unit on the lot to see how it idled did you pick the unit or did the dealer pick it? I bet if you went to a different dealer they could fix it by adjusting your idle speed. Some dealers spend more time trying to tell you its normal instdead of fixing the problem.

#28 of 40 Re: My 2002 Ford Escape EGR valve blew a Hole in it. [streakk58] by angie15

May 03, 2011 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: streakk58 (Apr 10, 2011 11:27 pm)
I'm having the same problems with my Ford Escape. I took it to the dealership and they charged me $1100 to replaces coils and spark plugs. When this didn't fix the problem they told me my Cat Conventers are plugged and the cost to replace will be $1800. What did you end up paying for the repairs? Can anyone offer any input on this? Thanks.

#29 of 40 Re: My 2011 Ford Escape Problem [hackattack5] by mistymorning16

May 24, 2011 (5:37 pm)

Replying to: hackattack5 (Apr 12, 2011 8:16 am)
Hi. Thanks for the response. Of course, the dealer picked the vehicle, twice. They are telling me they can't adjust the idle speed. I don't get it. I went to 2 separate dealers and was told the same thing. The vehicle I test drove did not do this, or I would have never picked the Escape. I have 2,000kms on it now and nothing has changed. Any suggestions at this point?

#30 of 40 Re: My 2002 Ford Escape EGR valve blew a Hole in it. [streakk58] by peraino

Aug 26, 2011 (7:34 am)

Replying to: streakk58 (Apr 10, 2011 11:27 pm)
Was it the rear or the front rear cat that was plugged?

#31 of 40 at witts end!! by cks9200

Oct 21, 2011 (11:18 pm)

OK 2001 ford escape 6cyl. a few years ago coil blew out of hole, seemed spark plug threading was sripped seemed the idiot that owned car before me had stripped the threading,so after missfires and having bad luck after that, put a heli-coil in. new plug and coils. Evry so often when it feels like it, cr statrs misfiring and i feel like i am driving a choo choo train while sitting at a light, cars seems to "chugg" and go into power surge, gas milage had dropped down to 18 mpg. Not sur what to do, doesnt matter if its humid , wet , sun shining,,, i doesnt matter. The kicker is also as often as it does misfire there is still no code that shows and no check engine light comes on!! This car needs to last me another two years...

#32 of 40 2004 Ford Escape 3.0L V6 Please Help Me!!!! by candij

Nov 12, 2011 (7:03 pm)

Okay so about 2months ago I had the alternator replaced in my 04 Ford Escape. It was only charging about 50%. gauges were jumping around, and it was missing. I had it checked and the code came back #5 plug was not firing. So after the alternator the gauges are still jumping around, however the alternator is charging to full potential. Now this past week I took my ford into the shop for new plugs. After the plugs were put into the car, it was running alot rougher than before. and 2 cylinders were not firing. all the pressures were checked and where they were supposed to be. Next stop was fuel injectors. After new injectors put in no change. I went to pick up the Ford because I had run out of money for this round and it now was shaking really bad, I had to keep my foot on the gas pedal at stop lights to keep it running, and the cat was glowing a cherry red. I was on my way home and lost ALL acceleration and smoke was rolling out of the hood. Now it sits at another shop with cylinders 4 and 6 dead. the front cat had fallen apart and clogged the cat in the back. I am really confused and do not know what could have happened since before all this the trouble was with #5. Does anyone know that if the O rings have been damaged or if there is internal damage, how costly this is?? We owe way too much money on this car and it is our only transportation. I NEED HELP!! I AM RUNNING OUT OF IDEAS!!!!!!

#33 of 40 Re: 2004 Ford Escape 3.0L V6 Please Help Me!!!! [candij] by nvbanker

Nov 14, 2011 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: candij (Nov 12, 2011 7:03 pm)
I'm very very concerned about the mechanic you are using. First, the alternator would have nothing whatever to do with the misfire in the engine. It's wierd you would be so conversant with the catalytic converters, glowing, front and back, etc., but not know that - whatever....
 
If the cat was glowing, the exhaust wsa horribly rich, meaning a serious overload of fuel in the combustion chambers, more than just a 1 plug misfire would cause. So, it has to be fuel related, as in the injector computer is likely opening the injectors all fully, flooding the engine.
 
Again, very concerned the mechanic can't figure this out. If he has now ruined two cylinder's compression, he has ruined your engine. You may have a cause of action against him if you take him to court. Not knowing who you use - I can't say, but the problem seems clear from here - can't understand how the mechanic can't see that from under your hood.
 
Best of luck - try someone else!

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