2003 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
- control module · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While i was driving on hwy 45 my escape jumped out of gear and overdrive indicator showed it had turned off at the same time. Also it caused my vehicle to almost stoll while traffic was behind me and beside me. I had to shift gear shift until light showed again then shift it to drive. Also had to click overdrive back on several times until it kicked on. I had my sister and my 2 children 9yrs and 10 yrs old in…
ODI 11233599
Air Bags · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The air bag stay on and keeps blinking and won't turn off. I have done everything possible to check this issue out, having no luck so far.
ODI 11203280
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle decelerated on its own and completely stopped. The contact also stated that the gear selector did not engage in the selected gear. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall for the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 11173138
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
ODI 10884410
Power Train · Suspension
I own a 03 ford escape and when driving at about 30mph my tire started rubbing the fenderwell and pulling hard to the right i had to fight to keep my car from hitting things and about 5 seconds after all of a sudden there is a very loud clunk sound from my passenger front tire. And my front end dropped and wheel locked up. Causing me to lose control of my vehicle. Nearly missing parked cars. I was told my lower…
ODI 10789108
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The ignition coils, spark plugs, and manifold gasket were replaced. One month later, the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to two different independent mechanics where the ignition coils, spark plugs, and…
ODI 10779151
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph he tried to accelerate and the rpms increased. The brake failed to engage until he put the gear shift into neutral. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that there was to…
ODI 10561312
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and lunge. In addition, there was a burning odor. The contact shut off the engine but after restarting, he was unable to shift into any gear. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 195,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10538491
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My car is misfiring and stalling on de-acceleration (when we slow down). It started recently. First it had the engine light come on. We had it tested by a mechanic with the electrical reader and it said we needed a new coil. We replaced the coil, did a full tune up and it still is not working. After many hours of research we see that the ford escape pcm has been a consistent manufacturing problem and the 2003 ford…
ODI 10478105
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle would also accelerate suddenly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the power train control module needed to be replaced, but that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number:04v165000(power train: automatic transmission: control module(tcm.pcm). The…
ODI 10466406
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that an unknown fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the torque converter became cracked and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 63,085 and the current mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10496823
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Ford is not allowing my car to be included in the safety recall: 04s13 for powertrain control module re-calibration. I have notified ford and they are saying they never miss a vehicle that gets recalled. My vehicle has stalled more than 7 times when decelerating under 40pmh. I have brought my car into a mechanic two times for the same problem. Everytime it was determined that there was no reason for the vehicle to…
ODI 10296904
Power Train
The vehicle stalls (loses all power and comes to a halt) at low speeds even sometimes in reverse gear. It has happened at parking lots at low speeds or when i am just about to take off at traffic lights. Only happens at low speeds. Have taken it to the dealership multiple times, have gotten the computer module reprogrammed, changed battery, alternator, idler controller valve and relay so far. None of these have…
ODI 10429055
Power Train
I purchased a 2003 ford escape with 24,000 miles on it. I should have known better, as vehicle stalled when i test drove it, but was assured the pcm just needed to be reflashed. 3 days after purchasing the car it stalled out on me when turning a corner, foot not on the accelerator. Was only able to get the car restarted after really revving engine hard. Took it back, assured me it was my "anti-theft device" two days…
ODI 10259389
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while decelerating at various speeds, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions, but they were unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10447253
Power Train
Submission regarding long outstanding issue with his 2003 ford escape purchased on december 30, 2002. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle has exhibited transmission since the date of purchase. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer 15 times but they have been unable to correct the problem. The transmission stopped shifting at 35 mph, lost power then overheated after driving distances of about 10 miles (city driving). But…
ODI 10161562
Power Train
When accelerating, the vehicle jerked forward. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10105216