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#117 of 129 Battery and airbag indication problem by binbin93

Dec 03, 2012 (5:00 am)

My car is ford escape 2005, recently, It had has problem: both indicator: "battery" and "airbag" indicated at the same time, first I think battery or alternator problem but I think all are still OK because I can start engine even leave it overnight and day by day.
everyone can help me to define the problem, is it may from electric wire/jack lossen?
 
thankrs.
 
binbin

#119 of 129 gear indicator light on 2003 Ford Escape Limited by djdeva3

Feb 06, 2013 (7:47 pm)

I recently bought a 2003 Ford Escape Limited with 60,000 miles in mint condition. I noticed that the gear indicator light on the panel isn't lit....I had to turn on the interior lamp light to see it. everything else on the panel lights up just fine. I called the salesman who told me that his friend's Escape had the same condition. It doesn't make sense to me. I need to know ASAP what I should do. I have only had the car for a couple of days, and I can take it to the dealership and have them service it if it's a problem worth addressing. Otherwise, I can live with the symptom because it's a great car for 10 years old. And I got an excellent deal.

#120 of 129 Re: gear indicator light on 2003 Ford Escape Limited [djdeva3] by stevedebi

Feb 07, 2013 (10:29 am)

Replying to: djdeva3 (Feb 06, 2013 7:47 pm)
You know, they dropped the instrument panel gear indicator in the 2008 model refresh, which tells me it isn't really that important. If you car is going into gear fine, I would just let it go. If there is any indication of transmission trouble, then have it looked at.

#122 of 129 2012 Escape AC by bretcamp

Apr 06, 2013 (10:54 am)

AC wasn't getting cold. My son brought car in for repairs. First they said bad gasket. Now they are saying "major electrical problems not covered by warranty." I've never heard this on a car that is 1 year old. It has never been offroad, has no modifications, kept clean and shiny. all regular service. I called Ford customer service line, and they said depending on the part it might not be covered, even if it's an internal electrical or mechanical component, even if no abuse, damage, etc. Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? How can they say it's bumper to bumper warranty. I've had many. many cars, and been driving for 30 years, including other Fords that have needed major repairs, and I've never heard this said before. I'm dumbfounded.

#123 of 129 Re: 2012 Escape AC [bretcamp] by kyfdx HOST

Apr 07, 2013 (6:05 am)

Replying to: bretcamp (Apr 06, 2013 10:54 am)
Is it over 36K miles?
 
Unless they are proposing that the car has been damaged by accident or the weather.... or, because of lack of regular maintenance, then I don't see how it could be uncovered...

#124 of 129 Re: 2012 Escape AC [kyfdx] by bretcamp

Apr 10, 2013 (10:35 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Apr 07, 2013 6:05 am)
Car has a little over 14,000 miles, not even a scratch. Still waiting for a fix. They replaced some parts but still saying some type of electrical issue.

#125 of 129 Re: 2012 Escape AC [bretcamp] by bretcamp

Apr 11, 2013 (5:32 am)

Replying to: bretcamp (Apr 10, 2013 10:35 am)
Now they say electrical problems fixed but car needs evaporator, which they say is not a warranty item? How can this be? They agree car not damaged or abused. Are they just ripping me off?

#126 of 129 Re: 2012 Escape AC [bretcamp] by stevedebi

Apr 11, 2013 (8:56 am)

Replying to: bretcamp (Apr 11, 2013 5:32 am)
"Now they say electrical problems fixed but car needs evaporator, which they say is not a warranty item? How can this be? They agree car not damaged or abused. Are they just ripping me off? "
 
First, the vehicle has a bumper to bumper warranty for 3 years, 36K. The only exception is for wear and tear items and damage/neglect. Unless they are claiming one of those two, I don't see how it cannot be covered under the warranty.
 
Second, most states have lemon laws. Here in CA, if the vehicle is out of service for 30 days (total, not at once), or in more than three times for the same repair in the first year of ownership, then the dealer is required to take the vehicle back. Research the lemon laws in your locale and be proactive - and let the dealer know you are doing it. That will light a fire under them.

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