2002 Ford Escape Gasoline Problems

December 15, 2001

Gasoline · Module

Pe 01 043/engine stalling:consumer states vehicle stalls intermittently while driving, vehicle has been to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. Dealer updated computer software and there have been no failures since service, but difficult to know if fixed due to intermittent nature of problem. *tt

ODI 8008265

December 14, 2001

Gasoline

2002 ford escape xlt has now stalled three times resulting in loss of steering and brakes---having investigated this vehicle on my own i've found several other identical cases. Ford needs to find out what is causing these failures and recall these vehicles before someone is seriously injured.*ak

ODI 755734

December 11, 2001

Air Bags · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other

Engine stalled while driving downhill. Was either braking or decelerating by letting up on gas. Check engine, airbag, and possibly oil lights came on. Power steering and brakes failed. Was able to pull off the road and stop vehicle with hand brake. Shifted vehicle into park and restarted. Had been driving for approx. 1/2 hour (15 miles). Weather was cool and clear.

ODI 755540

December 10, 2001

Gasoline

Brand new 2002 ford escape xlt automatic 4x2 stalled 5 times driving it home from the deaer after buying it. Lost power steering and bower brakes at over 35 mph. Dealer does not know what the solution to the problem is at all. *ak

ODI 755546

November 26, 2001

12v/24v/48v Battery · Gasoline · Ignition · Unknown Or Other

2002 escape stalled while coasting 35-40 mph down-hill. Engine, battery and oil lights illuminated on dash. Loss of power steering and breaks. Vehicle started up immediately after placing in "park" position. Dealership tested vehicle and found nothing out of the ordinary. Vehicle was 3 days old, 164 miles on odometer. This vehicle is the replacement to 2001 escape that stalled 4 times while coasting. Dealer replaced…

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ODI 754987

November 25, 2001

Gasoline

While attempting to pass a car on the interstate, engine died. Thick white smoke engulfed the back window from the exhaust. Was momentarily unable to see anything in back on the car. I lost all power steering and power brakes . I was able to make it to the side of the road. The car was towed and when dealer looked at it was "locked up" the engine was replaced.*ak

ODI 755370

November 22, 2001

Gasoline

Engine suddenly stopped completely, restarting it was impossible. All power was lost and flames were shooting from rear of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the consumer stated that this created an extremely dangerous situation in heavy traffic. *yh

Fire reported

ODI 899645

November 13, 2001

Gasoline

Vehicle has stalled 4 times, downhill only. Dealer cannot find cause of problem. *ak *tt

ODI 8005667

November 11, 2001

Gasoline

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 755267

November 11, 2001

Gasoline

While driving and without warning, vehicle stalls, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer and is currently waiting for a new part that may not correct the problem. *slc

ODI 564018

November 10, 2001

Gasoline

Vehicle stalls while traveling at approx 40 mph. Dealer has been unable to correct problem after 4 repair attempts. Has involved manufacturers field service engineer who also has been unable to correct problem. Manufacturer claims they are going to repurchase vehicle due to stalling problem.

ODI 762826

October 27, 2001

Gasoline

While driving down the interstate at around 70 mph, the vehicle made a clunking noise and the engine stopped. This all happened within 30 seconds. I was able to coast over to the side of the road without incident. The problem was a seized engine and ford is replacing with a new one.*ak

ODI 753979

October 20, 2001

Gasoline

On three occasions about two months apart, starting in oct 2001 my ford escape stalled while driving. It has been to the dealer the first and third time, the most recent being 2/4/02. A "fix" has been made, but whether that takes care of the problem remains to be seen. *ak

ODI 757808

October 16, 2001

Gasoline

Engine cut off while traveling 40-45 mph. Loss of power steering and power brakes. Dash lights illuminated. Luckly no other traffic was on the road. I put the vehicle in "park" and it started right up. Dealer has no explaination for loss of power, but several other ford excapes have experenced the same problem. Due to the number of reported excapes stalling i am afraid to drive mine in heavy traffic.*ak

ODI 755508

October 12, 2001

Gasoline

Vehicle stopped running while at speed on the road. Dealer diagnosed problem as a seized engine. The 3.0 l v6 engine is going to be replaced. Vehicle only had 331 miles on it. *ak

ODI 753177

October 9, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other

Vehicle was going 45mph and stalled without warning. Consumer had only owned vehicle for 4 days. Dealer couldn't find a cause, but kept it to inspect further and gave consumer a loaner vehicle.*ak

ODI 898553

October 4, 2001

Gasoline

On two occasions engine stalled while driving down hill. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak the consumer stated that when the engine stalled with no warning, the steering got sluggish and the brake pedal got stiff. *yh

ODI 899963

August 1, 2001

Gasoline

Consumer comments that while going downhill, the engine would stall, the engine would turn off, and engine light would come on also causing consumer to loose power steering and brakes, dealership replaced the fuel lead. *jg

ODI 785931

Gasoline

Consumer state while traveling 25-35 mph without any indication engine would stall in result of losing all power. Dealership and manufacture was contacted. Please provide further information. Ts

ODI 8022352

Gasoline

While driving down an engrade vehicle's engine shut off. Power steering and brakes became hard. The dealership states that the problem is with the computer. Please give details? *mr

ODI 8019388

Gasoline

While driving at highway speed vehicle will stall. Dealer has been notified.*ak

ODI 8014197

Gasoline

While driving and without warning vehicle will stall, then shutdown, and become inoperative. Dealer has been notified, and has repaired problem on several occasions.*ak

ODI 8012456

Gasoline

While driving and without warning engine will stall, causing vehicle to shut down. Dealer has been notified, and has remedied the problem.*ak

ODI 8011924

Foundation Components · Gasoline

While driving applied on brakes and without warning brakes did not function, resulting in vehicle stalling. *ak

ODI 8011663

Gasoline

While driving at low speed between 5-20 mph and without warning vehicle will stall. Dealer has been notified about problem .mechanic has serviced vehicle several times; however, could not seem to remedy the problem.*ak

ODI 8011661