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#14 of 129 Fire due to electrical short by lorrainel

Jun 09, 2009 (8:51 pm)

My 2008 Escape started on FIRE due to an electrical short in the headlight area. The car had been off and parked for 2 hours and just started on fire on the front drivers side area. We put it out with the hose. When the fire dept arrived and looked it over as best they could at 10:00pm they believed it was caused by an electrical short. Our Insurance agent claims he couldn't find anything that could cause it to be Fords Responsibility. Why would a 2008 just start on fire and it not be covered under a warantee? Any thoughts on this?//

#15 of 129 Alternator issues by ladydi081565

Jul 13, 2009 (11:35 am)

I have a 2004 Escape. While driving, everything electrical shut off. It made this wierd clicking noise. The battery was completely dead at this point. Replaced it. Then we were told to change the alternator. Did that. The shop we have it does not know why it still has the same problem. Something is draining the alternator. Ford can't even explain it. Can anyone please help me out?

#16 of 129 Ford Escape 2006 2nd alternator??? by brattanya

Aug 18, 2009 (7:36 am)

Hello,
 
Hopefully someone here will be able to help me. I bought a Ford Escape 2006 with 44 000KLM on June 11th 2009. July 1st 2009 the alternator blew. The dealer changed it no cost. August 15th the alternator blew again... I noticed every time I use the remote starter (Ford manufacture installed) this seems to happen. The first time the alternator blew, a few days before the battery light would blink on and then shut off. This time, I automatically started the truck, walked up to it and herd a ticking sound in the engine, about 10 mins later my ABS light came on, my gages all stopped working, my cd exchanger was flipping from one cd to the next. I stopped the car in the shopping center and it would not start up again. Half an hour later my husband started it up, got it home. Our dealer is saying its the alternator, but what car blows two alternator's in 2 months???? Anyone else had this problem?

#17 of 129 Also wondering if it's alternator?? by nikptt

Aug 24, 2009 (1:23 am)

We have a used 2006 ford escape xlt (v6 and at 76 000 KLM ) and it won't start. It was working fine all day with the battery light going quickly on once. Then my gf used it to go to the store and came back without problems (although she did say she went over a bump on the way back home). Just as she turned off the ford she noticed the battery light, so she got curious and tried to start the car. Turned the key and all she was that dying battery sound and then a cranking noise, then nothing. If it was the battery, nothing in the car would be able to turn on....riiiiight??
 
We researched on the internet and couldn't believe how many people are having problems with the alternator O_O

#18 of 129 Re: 2004 Ford escape/battery drain [jelco145] by jelco145

Sep 07, 2009 (8:55 am)

Replying to: jelco145 (Sep 28, 2008 2:31 pm)
Update on my battery drain problem (sept.28,2008) Dealer replaced the GEM module, but if not driven for about 2 weeks, the battery will be so deplete that it will not operate the door locks! This is the third battery, GEM replaced, and the alternator replaced.The ford garage suggested hooking up a trickle charger ! They said they cannot find a problem.. I have owned many vehicles and have never experienced any thing like this. No help from Ford either>I had two vehicles in storage last winter from november untill april, and they both started after sitting nearly 5 months. Anyone out there with the same problem?

#19 of 129 Re: 2004 Ford escape/battery drain [jelco145] by woodla

Sep 20, 2009 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: jelco145 (Sep 07, 2009 8:55 am)
Wonder if your dead battery problem was solved. This is my second Escape and both had exactly your complaint. After 2 weeks parked the battery is guaranteed completely dead. My 2001 had the same issue. Dealer can not solve either car's same problem. So much for Arlington Heights Ford shop. Am on the 3rd battery but only a battery tender keeps it starting. Winter is really scary without the tender since it sits on my driveway. I believe I drive frequently enough although not every day. Dealer would only keep my 2001 for 5 days & refused to wait 2 weeks. They said they checked everything and I've metered for a passive battery drain but found nothing unusual. You mentioned the GEM module. What is this? We left on a vacation for 2 weeks last summer, came back to my completely dead Escape and my wife's 2004 Crown Vic started instantly. And she's on her original battery.
I've like Fords but this is my last Escape, for sure. Maybe my last Ford. I must have been nuts to get the second one but figured the 2001 was a freak. They I have found they must have made alot of them! And apparently dealers are no help.

#20 of 129 02 V6 XLS AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING by raa1

Sep 29, 2009 (5:03 pm)

Hello, anyone had problems with the Airbag light flashing on and off for about a minute then staying on while driving. Sometimes it stays on while driving for weeks only to go off by itself and stay off for a couple of weeks. The patern repeats itself all the time. Help please!

#21 of 129 Re: 02 V6 XLS AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING [raa1] by vg33e power

Sep 30, 2009 (7:27 am)

Replying to: raa1 (Sep 29, 2009 5:03 pm)
Two things that come to mind from personal experience.
 
1) If you travel without a passenger in the front seat but set stuff down there (i.e purse, bag, lunch box, lap top, etc) the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection Sensor) thinks there is a small child or a passenger lighter then 60lbs in the passenger seat without a seat belt.
 
2) I know that on my 2004 Escape Limited there was a recall done pertaining to the SRS light flashing or staying on back in 2004 or 2005. The fix was as simple as intalling a believe a new connector underneath the seat.
 
Hope this helps.

#22 of 129 Re: 02 V6 XLS AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING [vg33e power] by raa1

Sep 30, 2009 (9:15 am)

Replying to: vg33e power (Sep 30, 2009 7:27 am)
Thank you, will check with Ford and see if there is a recall on this for the 02 models.

#23 of 129 Re: Fire due to electrical short [lorrainel] by marrinab

Dec 17, 2009 (6:13 pm)

Replying to: lorrainel (Jun 09, 2009 8:51 pm)
The 02 Escape had a recall on the ABS module melting down and causing a fire.
Type "ford escape electrical problems" in you search bar... the problems are outrageous at best.

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