2003 Ford Escape Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On many occasions, the engine has stalled while at a stop or going about 10 mph. Two times the engine has stalled on the freeway going over 60 mph, causing my car to be side swiped and stranded on the side of the freeway.
Crash reported
ODI 11051042
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I began merging onto i 820 when my vehicle (by itself) floored the accelerator. I tried pressing the brake (it wouldnt press down, it was hard as a rock). I used both feet to no avail. At 75-80 mph i jammed it into neutral. The rpm's were still at max. By this time it had slowed (i was on the shoulder of the hiway) to about 20 mph, then jammed it in park. I looked at the instrument panel and all the instruments were…
ODI 10892814
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Went to get car inspected and the exhaust y pipe and engine cradle subframe has corrison. Called the ford recall and for some reason my vehicle did not have a recall, but there were other 2003 recalls for the control arms and corrison of the frame and members. This seems to be a problem with a lot of ford vehicles but not on the recall list and should be. Vehicle has 100,078 miles. There is also noise come from an…
ODI 10778798
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank strap broke. Strap failure resulted in exhaust system supporting fuel tank. Strap failure due to corrosion. Photos available....updated12/17/14 *bf updated 9/29/2015*js *tr
ODI 10658634
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loud noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the roadway where the contact fuel tank straps were fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who stated that both fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10582936
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle stalls or will not start as described in ford recall number 04s13. I have replaced multiple parts including fuel pump, gas cap, fuel filter,etc. And now i found that there was a problem with the pcm programming on this vehicle. I purchased this truck used and do not know if this was serviced. This is a dangerous problem as stalling can cause an accident. *tr
ODI 10701874
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
After driving car, parking and starting again, it will start but will not keep running. Usually can wait a few minutes with hood up and will be ok. Today (10/26/2019) it would not keep running. Had it towed. Purchased new 06/2003 and has always happened. Ford mechanics other mechanics do not know why.
ODI 11271153